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Governor Murphy Signs Temporary Remote Notarization Law in Response to COVID-19 Apr 15, 2020 | Leave a comment On April 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A-3903/S-2336, which, subject to certain requirements, temporarily allows remote notarizations during the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by Governor Murphy in Executive Order 103 on March 9, 2020. The law takes effect immediately. More specifically, A-3903/S-2336 authorizes either: (1) a notary public ("Notary"); or (2) an officer authorized to take oaths, affirmations and affidavits under R.S.41:2-1 or to take acknowledgements under R.S.46:14-6.1 ("Officer"), to perform notarial acts using "communication technology"1 for a remotely located individual if the notary public or officer: (1) has personal knowledge of the identity of the individual appearing before the notary public or officer, which is based upon dealings with the individual sufficient to provide reasonable certainty that the individual has the identity claimed; (2) has satisfactory evidence of the identity of the remotely located individual by oath or affirmation from a credible witness appearing before the notary public or officer; or (3) has obtained satisfactory evidence of the identity of the remotely located individual by using at least two different types of identity proofing. Additionally, the Notary or Officer must be reasonably able to confirm that a record before the Notary or Officer is the same record in which the remotely located individual made a statement or on which the remotely located individual executed a signature, and must create an audio-visual recording of the performance of the notarial act, a copy of which must be retained for a minimum of ten (10) years. For individuals remotely located outside of the United States, A-3903/S-2336 specifies that: (1) the record (i) is to be filed with or relates to a matter before a public official or court, governmental entity, or other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; or (ii) involves property located in the territorial jurisdiction of the United States or involves a transaction substantially connected with the United States; and (2) the act of making the statement or signing the record is not prohibited by the foreign state in which the remotely located individual is located. However, remote notarizations under A-3903/S-2336 are not authorized for the following records: (1) the Uniform Commercial Code, N.J.S.12A:1-101 et seq., other than N.J.S.12A:1-107, N.J.S.12A:1-206, the provisions of the "Uniform Commercial Code – Sales," chapter 2 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes, and the provisions of the "Uniform Commercial Code – Leases," chapter 2A of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes; or (2) a statute, regulation or other rule of law governing adoption, divorce or other matters of family law. Further, A-3903/S-2336 authorizes the New Jersey State Treasurer to adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this law, which may include: (1) the means of performing a notarial act involving a remotely located individual using communication technology; (2) standards for communication technology and identity proofing; and (3) standards for the retention of an audio-visual recording created. However, before adopting, amending, or repealing any rule, the State Treasurer must consider remote notarization standards promulgated by national standard-setting organizations such as the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization and the recommendations of the National Association of Secretaries of State. As such, while remote notarizations are temporarily available under New Jersey law during the COVID-19 emergency, practitioners must be aware of specific requirements under the law before performing remote notarial acts. For a copy of A-3903/S-2336, please contact Michael O'Donnell at [email protected], Michael Crowley at [email protected], or Anthony Lombardo at [email protected]. 1 "Communication technology" is defined as an electronic device or process that allows a Notary or Officer and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound. Sixth Circuit Holds Limited Liability Company Is a "Person" Protected by FDCPA Second Circuit Holds Collection Letter Did Not Violate FDCPA For Failing to State That Debtor Could Challenge Portion of Debt Remote Witnessing For Real Property Conveyances During COVID-19

St. Michael Parish Welcomes You Canfield, OH 44406 Generations of Faith Children in Church Ask Father Terry Sunday Scripture Reflections "Take Five For Faith" - Daily Reflections Join the Catholic Church Second Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2020, On Oct. 26, 1964, the Minnesota Vikings were playing the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers had the ball on the Vikings 34 yard line, beginning their progress down the field. The ball was fumbled, and the Vikings defensive end, Jim Marshall, recovered the ball and ran for the goal line. He poured on all his speed, so that glancing over his shoulder he could tell if there was anyone near him. He dashed the 66 yards for a touchdown…or at least what he thought was a touchdown. As it turns out, in all the confusion, Marshall picked up the ball and made his dramatic run…the wrong way! He ran 66 yards, not to a touchdown but for a safety, which means his Vikings didn't get 6 points, but the 49ers got two. From that day on, many people referred to Jim Marshall as "Wrong way Jim". Unfortunately, although he had a great career, Jim Marshall is remembered as the guy who recovered that ball and ran the wrong way. Marshall played for the Vikings from 1961 to 1979. He not only played more seasons for a single team that anyone in history, he also played more games for a single team. In 1975 he set the NFL record for the most fumble recoveries. He played in the Pro-Bowl both in 1969 and 1970. But he is still remembered as "Wong way Jim." The same thing happened to Thomas the Apostle. He was a great apostle, he was an outspoken apostle. He was not shy. In the gospel today Thomas is not with the other apostles when the Lord appeared to them. When they told him about the appearance, Thomas said he would not believe unless he himself could see and touch Jesus. And so he became known as the "doubting Thomas". But let us look at other passages about Thomas. In John 11:16, Lazarus had just died and Jesus wanted to return to Judea. The apostles all resisted because that is where the Jews tried to stone Jesus before. It was only Thomas who says bravely: "Let us go, that we might die with him." It was Thomas who spoke at the last supper. Jesus is predicting his own death and resurrection and he assures his disciples that where he is going they know the way. It was Thomas who said, "Lord we don't know where you are going, how can we know the way?" To which Jesus replied those beautiful words: "I am the way, the truth and the life. Anyone who believes in me and dies will live, and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die." Thank you Thomas. Thanks for eliciting that beautiful response from Jesus, we needed to hear that! Furthermore, Thomas was the only Apostle who went outside of the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel. He is also believed to have crossed the largest area, which includes the Persian Empire and India. But yet he is still known as the "Doubting Thomas". When Jesus told Thomas to touch him, Thomas never did, instead he just proclaimed "My Lord and my God". On this account he should be known as the "Believing Thomas". But no, he is still remembered for his doubt. It seems that no matter how much success a person achieves, we like to emphasize the faults. The mistake we humans make is the logical thinking that faith and doubt cannot co-exist. One either believes or not. One is either certain or uncertain. But in the fabric of human nature, more than logic is at work. In reality faith and doubt can and do co-exist. The lesson we can learn from our gospel today is that we should not be afraid to acknowledge our fears, not hesitate to admit our hesitancies, not be troubled about our troubles, and not be dubious about our doubts. The best way to deal with doubt is to admit it, using the strategy of Thomas. Admit it, and then perhaps we can sincerely reply with Thomas, "My Lord and my God". In conclusion, today let us prayer in a very special way, for the people in our own lives named Thomas. Amen. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles You may have to suffer through various trials, so...the genuineness of your faith...may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. These [signs] are written that you may [come to] believe that Jesus is the Messiah,...and that through this belief you may have life in his name. Read More Homilies St. Michael Parish 300 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406 / 330-533-6839 / Directions Contact Us/Visit Us History and Video Tour of our Parish Mosiac Stations of the Cross Baptism Schedule Coffee and Hospitality Schedule Homebound Minister Schedule Soup Kitchen Volunteer Schedule Ministries and Organizations More Ways to Contribute RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Becoming a Catholic – RCIA SPIRITUAL RESOURCES: Father Terry's Homilies Reflections on Sunday Scripture Scripture Resources "Take Five for Faith" Daily Reflections © 2021 by St. Michael Parish.

Protests and violence in Jammu and Kashmir have so far claimed the lives of 47 civilians besides 245 militants and 90 security personnel this year. The year 2018 is also turning out to be one of the bloodiest since 2014, as 587 incidents of violence were reported till December 2 compared to 342 in 2017 and 322 in 2016, according to data available with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). According to the data, from 2014 to December this year, there have been 1,681 militancy-related incidents in which 826 militants were killed, while 119 civilians and 334 security personnel lost their lives during this period. The spike in killings of militants and civilians was registered since June this year. Out of 245 militants killed this year, nearly 170 were killed since June. As many as 36 people were killed in the Valley this year by unknown gunmen on the suspicion that they were over-ground workers of militants or informers for police, Army or political groups. Journalist and editor of Rising Kashmir Shujaat Bukhari was killed by unidentified gunmen in June this year. The police later claimed that the killers were members of Lashkar-e-Taiba. "Although the violence in J&K is not on the same scale as in the 1990s or early 2000s, militancy-related incidents have been increasing after 2014," said a senior official at North Block. As per the data, 2001 was most volatile, when maximum number of militants and security personnel were killed. While 2,020 militants were gunned down, 536 security personnel and 919 civilians were killed that year, registering 4,522 militancy-related incidents. In terms of civilian casualties, 1996 was the worst, with 1,336 civilians death. Security agencies admitted that the number of militants killed this year is the highest in the past decade. "We have been urging locals not to throng encounter sites, and despite declaring the area as no-go zone, women and youths turn up, risking their lives," a home ministry official said.

According to The Guardian, in October 2012, Donaldson (not her real name) to her horror discovered that over the course of two years, each time she had transferred her monthly paycheck of $1,500 from her HSBC account to the joint one she shares with her husband at Nationwide building society, she had accidentally been placing the money in a total stranger's account. After two years, the amount she had transferred was roughly $40,000. It may be difficult for Donaldson to get her money back. According to The Guardian, the recipient refuses to return the money and the bank cannot reveal his or her identity due to data protection rules. What's more, British law dictates that when money goes into the wrong hands, it can be withdrawn without gaining permission first for up to six years after it's wrongfully transferred. But in Donaldson's case, the recipient had withdrawn the money through ATMs so there is nothing they can do. Here are some simple steps to protect yourself. Communicate: It seems unlikely that Donaldson, who was supporting herself on a hairdresser's salary, could overlook the fact she ought to have checked with her partner if the funds were in. Many couples don't communicate enough about finances. Wealth is what gives power to an individual or as groups so they have freedom of action more than without it. For our primitive ancestor what he hunted and gathered were wealth; it provided for the family, clans and brought him rewards. As hunter-gatherer he commanded higher prize and won the hand of choicest girl. Barter system was wealth by which he could trade what he had surplus with another. Such wealth had another plus point. It satisfied his social needs in meeting others and catching up with news. It made him realize what was plenty and scarce commodities could earn him better returns if he sold them right. Wealth was indeed power where local knowledge, contacts and ingenuity made him a vital entity. Progress meant man could make wealth speak for him not merely in his level of knowledge or intrinsic worth but in the wares he could unearth or put them up for bartering. Cowry shells, beans, beads were all novelties that fetched price that made him feel adequately compensated. Gradually it had to be placed on some standard where wealth acquired a symbolic value. First piece of money was used in Lydia and coinage system bearing a royal stamp gave it a value that was only perceived and valid only within the kingdom. Money has no value in itself so paper or plasic could do equally well. Dynamics of wealth took force in fulfilling the social needs of man. It was created by man for man. It was the wave of future. Inversion Principle shows in the manner it created haves and have-nots. 'You might have been born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Even so you shall use the nether end like the lowest of the low'. Wisdom of life can only teach you not to confuse one with the other. O.K you will say, 'What has this got to do with wealth?' Here are the ten commandments and you can work out your own conclusions. 1. Money is what you handle. If it brings you increase it can also decrease. It is time well invested or wasted. 2. Invest in your time and put your money where the mouth is. You shall live to spend it when others have lost shirts off their backs and their time as well. 3. Be warned when an offer to increase your capital is made by another: it does not state all facts. Any enterprise where your risks are your own and what profit you make has to be shared with another make the offer less than what seems. 4. Quick killing in a bullish market makes your credit good for possessing luxury goods. Ask yourself: does it cover your bare necessities even in a Bear market? 5. One who stays too long taking advantage of vagaries of market conditions has played the fool more often. Leave others to make their quick buck if you have made yours. 6. What good is making money if it cannot be spread around in ways that will keep on even after you have moved onto something else? 7. Any offer to make a quick buck is fine but does the profit come on a slow coach to keep you tied down? 8. Promoters who require hard sell and are hard up to put their own capital have already taken their cut. They only need your money to give an argument that your losses were as per the fine print in the prospectus:.'Market conditions shall apply. 9. Do not fall into debt trap. You spend one third of your life sleeping. Fine. Why should you borrow in order to make your sleep suffer? 10. Whoever offers you a simple solution to your credit worthiness only cover your back till you have taken a hit. Billionaire Paul J. Getty was sent a check for 200 pounds from a magazine asking for 'a piece, not any great length,' explaining his success. Before the speechless banker could reply, young Rockfeller departed. A few days later Morgan got the properties -at Rockfeller's price. For most people, each and every day involves some type of financial decision. So how do you feel about your financial decision-making skills? If you think you are making sound choices, ask yourself this: Have you weighed the consequences of your choices against their apparent benefits? In many cases, the answer is no. Let's take a look at six common financial choices that sound like smart moves, but could leave you scratching your head wondering where you went wrong. Advantages: Starting a line of credit will diversify your credit sources, which is good news for your credit score. It also allows you to access funds you may need for large purchases, like buying a car, without having to scramble to arrange the funds when you decide to buy. Consequences: A line of credit is too often treated like free money. In many cases, such easy access to funds leads borrowers to rack up consumer debt for things they don't really need. And there's nothing free about this cash injection: borrowers have to make minimum payments on the line's outstanding balance. In addition, a balance will limit borrowing power on other loans, such as a mortgage. Advantages: If you have a big debt to pay off, you may choose to either put off contributing to a retirement or savings fund, or to withdraw money from an existing fund. The upside to this is that paying down debt is a good thing, and the sooner it is paid off, the greater the savings in interest expenses for the borrower. Consequences: By withdrawing funds set aside for retirement, you are robbing yourself of the benefits of compounding. Also, pulling the money out of your savings could leave you in a very bad position should something unexpected, like a job loss, happen. The earlier you start saving, the more money you will be able to accumulate for retirement. If properly invested, money saved now is almost always better than more money saved later. Advantages: If you invest in risk-free or nearly risk-free vehicles, the risk of losing your hard-earned cash is extremely low. This can be a viable option, especially if you are nearing retirement. Downside: However, you are again missing out on the opportunity to have your money work for you. Take into consideration your age and stage of life when deciding your risk level. Although everyone's risk tolerance is different, generally speaking, the younger you are, the riskier you can afford to be. This is because you have the time to make up any losses, and also because the higher risk may be warranted because it helps combat the effects of inflation on your portfolio's gains. The closer you are to retirement (or to whatever goal you are saving for) the more conservative you should be in order to protect your investment. Advantages: "Debt free". It sounds good, doesn't it? And it can be. Living debt-free is a wonderful goal and is more achievable than you might think. Downside: However, debt can also be a tool. If, in your quest to remain debt free, you are turning down "good debt", that is, debt that allows you to leverage your investments, you are doing yourself a disservice. Examples of good debt include taking out a mortgage to buy a house. This is because houses and property tend to appreciate over time, and owning your home can lower your living expenses compared to renting. Another example would be taking out a student loan for post-secondary education. While student debt can be a huge responsibility, it is also an investment in yourself that boosts your potential earning power. Advantages: If you are looking to cut your spending, this suggests that you have a budget to modify. That's great! Often variable expenses (expenses that are not fixed, such as entertainment, dining out and personal spending) are out of line with the amount we earn. An honest appraisal of where your money is going is a great step to getting your budget in fighting shape. Advantages: You've been working hard and saving – smart! Before your loans start accumulating interest, or even if they have, you decide to pay them off in one payment. That's a wonderful accomplishment that will save you months', or years' worth of interest. Downside: If you choose this route, make sure you take a look at your interest rate. Some loans have such a low interest rate that you'd be better off putting your money in a savings account that earns you a higher return and paying off your debt monthly. Keep in mind this is only a good idea if 1) your savings interest rate is higher than your debt interest rate and 2) you are disciplined enough to pay the debt off on time, every month, and not to spend your hard-earned cash on luxuries instead. The bonus? Responsibly paying off monthly debt helps you to establish a good credit history. This is especially helpful if you don't have a credit history (or you are trying to rebuild a bad one). There's nothing worse than making a choice you thought was conscientious only to find out it had hidden consequences. Make sure you do your homework and your financial situation will be the best it can be.

FROM THE August 2019 ISSUE Tackle a globular cluster showdown Which of these marvelous stellar groups looks best through your telescope? By Stephen James O'Meara | Published: Thursday, July 18, 2019 RELATED TOPICS: GLOBULAR CLUSTERS The Hercules Cluster (M13) is one of the top targets in the northern sky for amateurs. Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona August evenings in the Northern Hemisphere are prime for seeking out globular star clusters. Among the brightest and best for northerners is the Hercules Cluster (M13), which British astronomer Thomas William Webb called the "finest of its class." But is it? You'll find out in this August globular cluster showdown. First, let's look at the criteria I used to make my picks. I began by compiling a list of all the Messier (M) and New General Catalogue (NGC) globulars in each constellation visible within roughly 2 hours of right ascension on either side of the meridian in mid-August, and no further south than –45° declination. I then ranked them in order of visual magnitude. But visual magnitude alone is not a good qualifier, so I also factored in the cluster's horizontal branch (HB) magnitude — the rough magnitude you need to reasonably resolve the cluster — as well the magnitude of its brightest stars. In some cases, the cluster's apparent size also carried weight. Judging the visual appearance of globular clusters can become a matter of personal opinion, influenced by factors ranging from telescope size and magnification to one's imagination or current mood. Perhaps one of the best examples of how difficult it is to determine a clear-cut winner comes from impressions of the two most visually dynamic globular star clusters in the entire night sky: Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) and 47 Tucanae (NGC 104). Let's compare the two spectacles by the numbers: See Showdown 1 below (in gallery). On paper, we have a true competition, as both clusters have nearly the same values (including a magnitude 12.5 surface brightness for both). The vote comes down to how the two clusters appear through the telescope — how they make you feel. This is where the competition becomes tricky. Without question, Omega Centauri is a snow globe of glittering starlight. It's also "open," with only a moderate concentration of stars in its core. An observer doesn't have to work hard to resolve the starlight because it's so spread out. One's gaze can seemingly rip through its core without difficulty, as if the cluster is laying bare all its secrets. This is not the case with 47 Tucanae, whose form is the polar opposite. It has a tight (3'-wide) yellowish core that sizzles like an Alka-Seltzer tablet in water. This energetic fizz of countless suns gradually diffuses outward from the cluster's center into myriad streams of stars in eight prominent spidery arms, superimposed on a web of dimmer suns. I find my eye drawn ever inward by the tight core as if on a treasure hunt. To me, no globular cluster in the sky compares to 47 Tucanae. Others disagree, preferring the open richness of Omega. The thing of it is, there's no right or wrong choice, just your own personal taste. I approached the showdown in the following way: First I divided the sky into five regions, each containing up to three constellations. I then progressively compared my visual impressions of the globulars in each constellation and selected a regional winner in the Messier category and also in the NGC category. M56 in Lyra isn't a high-priority target even within its own constellation. The top nod goes to the Ring Nebula (M57). Bernhard Hubl Hercules, Lyra, and Cygnus I began the competition in the high north. While most globulars huddle around the galactic center, the high northern sky boasts some super clusters. The region including Hercules and Lyra contains a total of four Messier and NGC objects, of which three are noteworthy: M13 and M92 in Hercules, and M56 in Lyra. We can dispense with the fourth (NGC 6229 in Hercules) because this tiny (4.5'-wide) cluster cannot compete against the other three. NGC 6229 glows dimly at magnitude 9.4 and has an HB magnitude of 18 — far below a visual observer's limit through a backyard telescope, so I immediately disqualified it from the NGC competition. (I'll disqualify many future Messier and NGC objects for similar reasons.) M13 and M92 are worthy competitors. Both can be spied without optical aid, but at magnitude 5.8, M13 outshines M92 by 0.6 magnitude, meaning that M13 is 74 percent brighter. Although M13 is 6' larger than M92, both have similar HB magnitudes (15) and their brightest stars shine the same (12). Telescopically, the two are showpieces, with M13 appearing more open (like Omega Centauri) and M92 more compact (like 47 Tucanae). And though I prefer tight globulars to open ones, there's something magical about M13's background stars that swarm together to steal the show. M13 simply packs a greater visual punch than M92. Lyra's competitor, M56, suffers the fate of being too faint to compare with M13. Shining at magnitude 8.3, the cluster is only half the size of the more diminutive M92. And while its HB magnitude hovers around 16, its brightest stars (13) are easily resolved through moderate-sized scopes. Like M13, M56 is more Omega Centauri-like, but still a pale specter of these dynamos at best. And what about Cygnus? Is there a globular cluster there worthy of mention? See the sidebar on page 55. Right now, let's move on to the next, more southerly tier of competitors. Sagitta, Aquila, and Scutum Like Region 1, Region 2 contains four globular clusters: one in Sagitta (M71), two NGC objects in Aquila (which I immediately disqualified), and one NGC object in Scutum (NGC 6712). Glowing at magnitude 8.4, M71 doesn't stand a chance against M13, so it too can be disqualified. NGC 6712, though, holds as a competitor. The other two NGC clusters also shine at 8th magnitude, but their HB magnitudes are magnitude 16 (2½ magnitudes dimmer than M71's). And both have their brightest stars shining around 13th magnitude (1 magnitude dimmer than M71's). For your own enjoyment, decide which cluster you prefer, M56 or NGC 6712, because on paper, they are essentially twins. M13 still holds first position for the Messier objects, while NGC 6712 stands uncontested in the NGC category, for the moment. The great M5 lies in the constellation Serpens. Many observers don't know that M5 is the brightest globular cluster in the northern half of the sky. Ophiuchus and Serpens With 21 globular clusters, Ophiuchus has more for this showdown than any other constellation (one more than Sagittarius). Among those, seven are Messier objects: M9, M10, M12, M14, M19, M62, and M107. The rest are NGC clusters. Of the seven Messier objects, four are in the 6th-magnitude range: M10, M12, M19, and M62. All can be seen without optical aid, and all deserve attention. M10 and M19 are the dimmest (6.6 and 6.8, respectively) of the four. M10 is only slightly larger (20' compared with 17'), but it's twice as close, so it is easier to resolve by two magnitudes. So M10 beats out M19 not only on paper, but also through the telescope. Similarly, while M62 shines 0.2 magnitude brighter than M10, its HB magnitude (15.6) does not compare to that of M10 (14.6). Nor do M62's brightest stars compare to M10's magnitude 12 suns. Now let's compare M10 to M12, which lies roughly at the same distance. M12 is 0.5 magnitude brighter than M10, but M10 is 4' larger. Their HB magnitudes are the same, as is the magnitude of their brightest stars. We need to turn to the telescope to pick a winner. In my opinion, through an 8-inch scope, M10 wins hands down. Its core is more concentrated and its stars attractively diverse, stretching out in numerous spiral arms. M12 has a softer appearance, which loses out to the visual dynamics possessed by M10. Now here's what's fascinating: M10's brightest stars shine as brightly as M13's. Furthermore, M10's HB magnitude beats out M13's by 0.3 magnitude. Through the telescope, I enjoy M10's structure more than M13's. But alas, the nearly 1-magnitude difference between them keeps M13 at the top. Of the 14 NGC globular star cluster in Ophiuchus, none is brighter than 8th magnitude, and while six of them are in the 8th-magnitude class, only one has a magnitude (8.3) and HB magnitude (16.2) equal to NGC 6712's in Scutum: NGC 6293. And although their size difference is only 2', NGC 6293's brightest stars are a full magnitude fainter than NGC 6712's. So the visual comparison is undeniably in favor of NGC 6712, which thus far remains on top of the NGC globular clusters in this survey. Serpens has three globular star clusters: one Messier object (M5) and two NGC objects — NGC 6535 and NGC 6539, which we can immediately discount. M5, however, is a marvel to behold. To compare it to M13, see Showdown 2 below. As with Omega Cen and 47 Tuc, the clusters have similar visual characteristics. Furthermore, the two lie at similar distances from Earth. So we must turn to our telescope to decide which we prefer. And that's where we see a difference: M5's core is more compact (like 47 Tuc's) and M13 is more open. I also see more color in M5 (a straw-yellow interior and pale blue exterior) while I detect color only in M13's diffuse inner region (pale blood red). M5's core excites me. With a bit of imagination, it seems to be collapsing before my eyes with nervous stellar energy that electrifies my thoughts. Visually, through an 8-inch telescope, M5 gets my vote. So I replace M13 with M5 as the winner (thus far) in the Messier competition, while NGC 6712 in Scutum remains uncontested in the NGC class. Will they hold on to first place. Scorpius, Libra, and Lupus Scorpius has two Messier (M4 and M80) and seven NGC objects. Of the Messier objects, only M4 stands a chance of competing. The nearest globular cluster in the Messier and NGC catalogues, M4 shines brightly at magnitude 5.4 and is visible with unaided eyes. How does it compare to M5? See Showdown 3 below. Looking solely at the data, M4 outperforms M5 in every category. This isn't surprising, considering M4 is 17,000 light-years closer. It would seem that M4 has the upper hand. So, why don't we sing the praises of M4? It may come down to perception. We perceive globular clusters as compact spheres of swarming stars, many difficult to resolve. M4 does not fit that perception. It's so close that a telescope resolves it extremely well. It's open and incredibly detailed — so much so that it looks more like a rich open star cluster than a globular, which is why, with some reluctance, I will keep M5 at the top of my list. Scorpius does not have any NGC clusters that would compete with NGC 6712. Not only are they all at least a magnitude fainter, but their HB magnitudes range between 16.3 and 19.5. Visual magnitude aside, the same argument applies to remaining two clusters in this region: magnitude 7.6 NGC 5986 in Lupus, and magnitude 8.4 NGC 5897 in Libra, sometimes called the Ghost Globular. As beautiful as these two clusters are, NGC 6712 remains on the top of my NGC category list. The Chandelier Cluster (NGC 6723, upper right) got its name because through a large scope, you'll see draping arcs of stars. It lies in a region rich in reflection and dark nebulae. Giovanni Benintende Sagittarius, Capricornus, and Corona Australis We now come to the end of our showdown. As it stands, I've placed M5 and NGC 6712 at the top of their respective lists. How will they stand up to the remaining competitors? Sagittarius has 20 globular clusters in our list, including six Messier objects: M22, M28, M54, M55, M69, and M70. Of these, only M22 and M55 are naked-eye objects and contenders for the competition. We'll start with M55 — one of the most southerly clusters observed by Messier and what I consider the most underrated globular cluster in the night sky. How does M55 compare to M5? See Showdown 4 above. Although M5 outshines M55 by only 0.6 magnitude, M55's HB magnitude is 0.7 magnitude greater, and its stars are more easily resolved. Furthermore, the brightest stars in M55 outshine those in M5 by a full magnitude. The main thing working against M55 is its low southerly location for mid-northern observers. So, while it might be a winner in some categories, it's missing that little bit of brightness oomph to put it on top. So, M5 stays in first place. As great as M5 looks, it pales in comparison to M22. At magnitude 5.2, it is the brightest globular cluster we've encountered so far, outshining M5 by 0.5 magnitude and M13 by 0.6 magnitude. See the statistics in Showdown 5 below. On paper, M22 stands far above the rest. But what about through the telescope? Ah, here we have the Omega Cen vs. 47 Tuc situation again. And I admit that to this day I seesaw between which is my favorite: M5 (the more compact 47 Tuc type), or M22 (the more open Omega Cen type). Nevertheless, I surprise myself by selecting the more open M22 (my bonfire of a half-million suns) over M5. Only one Sagittarius NGC cluster can compete against NGC 6712: NGC 6723, and it is the clear winner. At magnitude 6.8, not only is it 1.3 magnitudes brighter, but its HB magnitude (15.5) is also nearly a magnitude greater, as are its brightest stars (12.8). It is clearly one of the finest NGC clusters in the sky, but is it the best? Just over the border in Corona Australis lies NGC 6541. I call it the M55 of NGC globulars because it's also overlooked. At magnitude 6.3, NGC 6541 is half a magnitude brighter than NGC 6723 and its brightest stars nearly a full magnitude greater. Yet, once again, it may come down to whether you prefer a slightly brighter and more open display (NGC 6723) or a highly compact core (NGC 6541). In fact, NGC 6541 is one of the most compact globulars known and telescopically, is the site of much visual chaos. Holding up my card, I give NGC 6541 the higher score and place it at the top of my list. So, we come to a photo finish in each category, with M22 nosing out M5 to win the race. And in the NGC category, NGC 6721 in Scutum was fantastically outperformed first by NGC 6723 in Sagittarius, which was in turn edged out by NGC 6541 in Coronae Australis at the finish line to win the race. I hope you enjoyed the list. Remember, these final results are my preferences. As you peruse the clusters through your telescope, keep in mind that there is no right answer, only your personal taste, so create a list of your own favorites and rank them. Good luck. Gerald Rhemann Compare Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) to 47 Tucanae (NGC 104). Which do you prefer? Your answer — there's no right or wrong response — will clue you in on which globular cluster characteristics you respond best to. Thomas V. Davis Bob Fera M92 in Hercules sometimes gets ignored because observers default to M13 in the same constellation. This cluster, however, is a fine one in its own right. To see a globular with a different look, point your telescope at M71 in Sagitta. You'll also notice the rich star field in front of it. Michael and Michael McGuiggan/Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF M10 ranks as one of the finest globulars in the constellation Ophiuchus. When you have this object in your scope, study its complex patterns through both low- and high-power eyepieces. M12 in Ophiuchus is a great object to test against nearby M10. Which do you prefer? Although M4 in Scorpius is bright, it's so close that, to some observers, it doesn't present itself as well as other globulars through a telescope. Daniel Verschatse The author considers M55 in Sagittarius the most underrated globular in the sky. Spend some time observing it, and you'll understand why M22 in Sagittarius is the third brightest of all globulars, outshone only by Omega Centauri and 47 Tucanae. The main factor in how magnificent this cluster appears to you is its altitude. Head south, and view it as high in the sky as you can. Globular cluster NGC 6541, planetary nebula NGC 6563, and irregular galaxy IC 4662 Open cluster NGC 6025, globular cluster NGC 6139, and planetary nebula NGC 6153 A trio of double stars, globular cluster NGC 5927, and spiral galaxy NGC 5899 Three Boötes double stars, globular cluster NGC 5986, and elliptical galaxy NGC 5846 The Jewel Box Cluster (NGC 4755), spiral galaxy M102, and globular cluster Palomar 5 Hubble spots heavy, ancient, metal-filled stars pulsing away Globular cluster NGC 2808, elliptical galaxy NGC 2986, and the Sextans Dwarf Giant star clusters make new stars by "adopting" stray cosmic gases A "ghost from the past" recalls the infancy of the Milky Way

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Over the seven-year life of the WTO trade negotiations known as the Doha Round, the US has encouraged China to take a larger role in the talks. Be careful what you wish for. The recent failed Doha talks occurred in large part because China decided to throw its weight behind India over the issue of emergency tariffs meant to protect farmers. Doha's most recent demise wasn't a surprise – the setbacks have become a tiresome ritual. But the fact that Beijing was willing to be so publicly identified as a spoiler in these negotiations raised the eyebrows of some analysts who spoke to CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW. China has undoubtedly benefited hugely from joining the WTO, but there are Chinese officials who believe the system remains stacked against it. As China rises, so does protectionism among its trading partners, as evidenced by the rising number of WTO complaints filed against the mainland. This defensive attitude has been exacerbated by US election-year rhetoric, which has seen the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada called into question. Given its growing global clout, the Chinese government must have decided that it could suffer the bad international PR, and that Doha was an opportunity to make a point. Furthermore, the direct benefit to China from a successful Doha Round was never clear. What exactly did Beijing want its negotiators to bring home from the talks? China at present is looking for clear benefits from bilateral trade deals rather than the less-tangible, long-term (though undeniably real) gains arising from broad expansions of international trade. The latest Doha collapse may not foreshadow a broad realignment of China's relationship with the WTO but it is further evidence that multilateral trade agreements are becoming less relevant to the country's needs. For now, China has sided with the developing-world nations. But these countries may not have necessarily found their champion in China. One trade expert said he believed China would play a "wild card" role in the WTO commensurate with its bi-polar economic identity – at times siding with the developing world, at others with the developed world. Whether China can be a bridge between those two worlds at the negotiating table – as many have long hoped – is still up for debate.

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Is the Creationist Purge Coming? You've heard the hype: Mainstream colleges are fanatically biased against dissenting academics, especially conservative religious ones. The reality seems to be a little more complicated. News from a few mainstream schools seems to show that many institutions really do protect the academic freedom of conservative dissenters, but there seem to be fuzzy and inexact lines professors aren't allowed to cross. Is creationism one of them? If you asked George Yancey or Mary Poplin, you'd hear that mainstream higher education is blinded by "Christianophobia" or "secular privilege." You'd think that conservative academics, especially religious ones, are common targets of institutional purges. First they came for the communists… Recent reporting from Inside Higher Ed, however, shows a more complicated picture. Virginia Tech is under pressure to fire a teaching assistant who has been accused of harboring white-supremacist feelings. Northwestern, meanwhile (my Evanston alma mater, that is, not the Minnesota fundamentalist redoubt), refuses to fire a professor for denying the Holocaust. In both cases, from what I can tell, the politically abhorrent ideas seem to have nothing to do with the accused academic's teaching. In other words, neither of the teachers taught anyone white supremacy or Holocaust denial. If they did, I bet the situation would be different. Consider, for example, the case of Crystal Dixon at the University of Toledo. Dixon argued publicly that discrimination against homosexuals might be acceptable. Toledo said such notions weren't in line with Dixon's job as a human-resources administrator. She was out. As far as your humble editor can discern, the awkward and unclear rule of thumb seems to be that the right of professors, administrators, and students to harbor extremely unpopular ideas will be defended. Unless those ideas interfere with the written job description of the person involved. Or unless the person doesn't have tenure protection. Or unless the idea is really really unpopular. Where does that leave academic creationists? I can see how the average non-creationist might think it would be a no-brainer. It might seem that protecting professors who disagree with central tenets of their own discipline would be absurd. How could a young-earth creationist teach a mainstream geology class? How could someone who disbelieves in "macroevolution" teach a mainstream biology class? Yet in case after case, dissenting creationist scientists keep their jobs. Consider Eric Hedin at Ball State. He was granted tenure even after being accused of pushing creationism in the classroom. And what about Michael Behe at Lehigh? The prominent intelligent-design proponent has kept his job, even though his colleagues posted a disclaimer against Behe's work on their website. For what it's worth, I think those strategies are correct. Purging professors for their opinions sets a terrible precedent. But I won't be surprised if the alleged white-supremacist at Virginia Tech loses his job. For one thing, he doesn't have tenure. For another, white supremacy is such a despised idea that I'd be hard pressed to imagine any administrators fighting too hard to defend it. So here's the ILYBYGTH prediction: The Virginia Tech TA will lose his job, in spite of the fact that he should seemingly enjoy the protection of academic freedom. And creationists will continue to wonder if their institutions are scheming to replace them. I don't blame them. Ask Scott Nearing—all too often, academic freedom is only granted to those with whom we already agree. Posted in Evolution/Creation, Higher (Power) Education, In the News Tagged Academic freedom, Creationism, Crystal Dixon, George Yancey, Holocaust denial, Mary Poplin, Virginia Tech https://iloveyoubutyouregoingtohell.org/2017/10/04/is-the-creationist-purge-coming/ I Love You but You Didn't Do the Reading Always Look for the Union Label You seem to be saying here that maximum toleration for aberrant, empirically falsified, and racist ideas is desirable — why? "We" should be tolerant (people who reject these ideas, who you assume are the dominant group?) so that "we" and others "we" agree with will be shown the same toleration, if it ever comes to that? If it does come to that, you won't be treated to toleration by hateful imbeciles — that is a certainty. The idea that there is a "precedent" set by the decisions of employers is simply wrong. These are not court cases. There is no precedent. The employers are as free to terminate employees as their contacts allow. That is why the TA (probably a fire at-will contractor, not even an employee) will be removed. You also seem to be saying it's OK to believe anything you want in academe as long as you don't "teach" it, if it's potentially offensive. How liberal-minded is that really? How is it even possible to be known as a white supremacist or holocaust denier and not be "teaching" it? Do you think as long as they don't have courses directly about those subjects, these "opinions" are wholly contained? Once out of the closet, your continued presence in the classroom or on the quad, for whatever reason, is taken as endorsement and promotion. Dixon was not even teaching, she wrote an opinion articel for a local newspaper, and as an HR administrator, she did not have academic freedoms a tenured professor might have. She was bad for business, so out she went. Creationists and holocaust deniers who are bad for business and unprotected will be ejected too. TAs and adjuncts, for sure. The problem is the tenured or tenurable holders of aberrant, empirically falsified, and racist views. It impacts their department's standing if they are tolerated, so they should not be. Scott Nearing was ousted and much later reinstated in kind of a token way. He lived his life as a radical outside of academe. This is the path radical and extreme minority opinion always has to take. The job of the establishment is to protect the establishment. Not to be so broadminded you never take your own side in an argument. You're supposed to be a gatekeeper. Be one. Otherwise it appears you believe nothing, or you believe beliefs are so insignificant or relative they are as good as nothing. A lot of what you write in this vein honestly smacks of nihilism. Past the veneer of maximum tolerance there's no apparent foundation in non-negotiable values. larryzb Questioning the official holocaust story is not by default "denial". With a lack of forensic evidence and a paucity of documentary evidence, the world believes solely on the basis of "eye witnesses", many of whom have been exposed as liars. Why the censorship last March of books that question the official story on Amazon and other online booksellers? If the story were true, why the hysteria over those who dare to question it? Questioning arithmetic is not math denial; it's simply stupid. The ovens and stacks of bones and bodies, the eyewitness testimony — all faked! You think you're reasonable, but you've crossed into lunacy that most people in a healthy society can see. You have to come up with conspiracy theories to deny facts that are deep, prevalent, easily accessed, widely confirmed, and widespread. Stick with the Christian sex-is-not-scary advice blog Larry. Douglas E Thanks Dan. I hardly knew where to start in response to this excrement. Alex Jones is probably Larry's sole source of information

Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) is the civil service of Karnataka State in India. There are some really best KAS Coaching Centres in Bangalore which help you move towards your goal and when talking about the best no one could match the record-breaking results produced by the Himalai IAS/KAS Coaching Centre. KAS Exam has three phases about which we will be talking later.In order to be eligible for this test, one must be of 21 years of age and must have a graduation or Master's Degree. How to go about KAS Preparation? One of the major problems that students preparing for KAS generally face is the lack of focus and uncertainty on whether they are going in the right direction. KAS Preparation involves having acquaintance with the exam pattern well beforehand. Buy the books that are generally recommended for KAS Preparation. The golden rule for KAS Preparation is to completely familiarise yourself with the syllabus. KAS Preparation requires utmost dedication and sincerity as well as seriousness on the part of aspirants to get through this prestigious exam which covers a really vast syllabus. KAS Exam Pattern includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Exam, and Personality Test. The Preliminary KAS Exam Pattern has two papers in it where it contains multiple choice questions while the Main Examination has descriptive type questions and contains 8 papers where each subject contains two papers each. The paper is set in both Kannada and English language. KAS Exam Pattern also has a negative marking system where 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Students must be completely acquainted with the KAS Exam Pattern beforehand. This was all about the KAS Exam Pattern. Any Indian individual, holding a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university is eligible to appear for the KAS examination. Your Minimum marks in graduation should be 50%. Your Minimum should be 21 years and should not be above 28 years. If you belong to the OBC category, then you will get 3 years of Age relaxation while if you belong to the SC/ST category, then you would get 5 years of Age relaxation.

I have just been admitted into the MIPLC program for the coming academic year. Anyone else gotten through it till now? Hey.. Even I have been admitted to MIPL for 2014/15. I paid the security payment. What about you? Although I am desperately waiting for the tuition wiaver decisions which will come in June. Hey! It's good to finally have someone else in the same boat. I haven't paid the deposit though. I am really counting on the tuition waiver. If not, I doubt I'll be able to make it. Ya seriously. Even I was waiting for someone! its soo expensive.. quite tough to sustain. I paid the security deposit coz I haven't applied anywhere else and this is the best program for IP is what maximum people have to say! The tuition waiver decision will come in June. So till then, I'm guessing its going to be dicey. Where are you from? I am just keeping my fingers crossed for the waiver. I do wish that they would decide sooner though. A June decision really delays my plan on taking a final call. But I'll wait since it's such an amazing program. I am from India btw. How about you? Ya.. Even I am from India. That makes it so hard for us to pay 26,000 Euros! So you're definitely going regardless of the waiver? Umm.. I am not yet sure about that. I want to attend coz its a brilliant course.. But won't be able to afford it..So lets see.. Eveyrthing is kind of in the air! Good to see you here. I am also from India. I got an admit in Dec and paid the tuition deposit. Hopefully our scholarship requests come out favorably. This course is a fantabulous course and really an intensive one. I have heard a lot of positive reviews about it. Cheers. good t o have you here. I was wondering what background both of you're from. I am a lawyer. I am an engineer with extensive experience with patents. I am a Master in Pharmacy and I'm working in the IPR Dept. of a pharmaceutical company. Mainly focusing on patents. I am from Georgia, I have been admitted but unfortunately I haven't got DAAD Scholarship. Can u suggest me any organization where I can apply for Scholarship? Did you apply for a request for a fee waiver with MIPLC? Hope that works favorably for you. Do you mean the Scholarship which was provided by DAAD and MIPLC together? Has anyone heard back with respect to the financial assistance application? I think DAAD and the fee waiver request from MIPLC are different. The deadline for requesting fee waiver has passed anyway. Have you guys paid the deposit btw? I am waiting for the tuition waiver decision to come in. Hey everyone! I have been admitted to MIPLC 14/15 as well, great to see you all here! As for the Finansial Assistance - Ms Hinkel informed me that results will be able only after 16 June and there is no chance to receive information earlier.

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20.06.1944 748th Bomb Squadron (H) B-17G 42-31615 'Snafusk Shamrock', 2nd Lt. William B. Bomar Operation: Hamburg (Mission #425), Germany Date: 20th June 1944 (Tuesday) Unit: 457th Bombardment Group (H), 748th Bombardment Squadron (H), 1st Air Division, 8th Air Force Type: B-17G Snafusk Shamrock Code: :N Location: At Wardershof, near Altenwerder-Harburg, Hamburg, Germany Base: Glatton (Station #130), Huntingdonshire, England Pilot: 2nd Lt. William Byron Bomar O-812213 AAF Age 25. PoW No 6202 * Co Pilot: 2nd Lt. Jack Allen Lade O-818696 AAF Age 22. PoW ** Navigator: FO. Charles Curione T-001828 AAF Age 22. PoW * Bombardier: 2nd Lt. Robin Edgar Hilzner O-762100 AAF Age 27. PoW * Radio Operator: S/Sgt. Edmund Klein 32324338 AAF Age 34. PoW *** Engineer: Sgt. William H. Kane 32824677 AAF Age 27. Survived (1) Ball Turret: Sgt. Albert W. Leeming 32778003 AAF Age.19. Killed Waist Gunner: Sgt. Edwin E. Tengler 13070280 AAF Age 22. Killed Tail Gunner: Sgt. Richard Aloysius Bohl 36876416 AAF Age 28. PoW *** One of the two Waist Gunners were removed from crew complements starting on the 7th June 1944 and then both from 23rd February 1945. * Stalag Luft 3, Sagan-Silesia, Germany, now Żagań in Poland. (Moved to Nuremberg-Langwasser, Bavaria). ** Stalag Luft 7a, Moosburg, Southern Bavaria, Germany. *** Unknown camp. Above: B-17G 42-31615 'Snafusk Shamrock' (Credit: American Air Museum) The 457th Bombardment Group (BG) provided thirty-six aircraft for the mission to bomb the Europäische Tanklager und Transport A.G. (EuroTank) oil refinery, located at the western end of the dock area on the Elbe river in Hamburg. The BG, including the Snafusk Shamrock, started taking off from Glatton, Huntingdonshire at 04:46 hrs on the morning of 20th June 1944. A summary of facts and statements regarding the fate of B-17G 42-31615 described the following: The aircraft was observed to have been hit by AAGF in the target area. It was then seen to peel off from the formation and go back into a bank and later spin. Aircraft left the formation at approximately 09:30 hrs on fire and with tail shot off. Aircraft was seen to break off into several pieces 1000 to 2000 feet off the ground. Three parachutes were sighted. AAGF = Anti-Air Ground Fire The wreckage of the Snafusk Shamrock fell to earth at 09:38 hrs in the vicinity of Waltershof, near Harburg-Altenwerder, Hamburg, and was scattered and partially sunk into a swamp. The following is an extract from Maj. William B. Bomar's story of the 20th June 1944 mission to Hamburg. (Ref 1 - p.119 - p.123). Since they were the new crew they had been assigned the position of 'low man' in the 'low squadron', the good old "Tail-end Charlie". The term "Tail-end Charlie" used by the USAAF describes the last aircraft in the box formation, the most vulnerable position and 'reserved' for the newest crew. In the RAF it is used to describe the rear gunner in their bombers. On the bomb run, with the bomb bay doors open, the aircraft was hit by a burst of flak. He believed that the aircraft was hit in the starboard wing near the fuselage. The explosion knocked out both starboard engines and the intercom, locked the controls and set the fuel tanks in that wing ablaze. What was unbeknown to him, he was told later, was that three of the gunners had decided prior to the mission that they would not parachute from the aircraft if it was hit. S/Sgt. Klein who knew of their decision waved to them as he made his way to the escape hatch. In his Individual Casualty Questionnaire 2nd.Lt. Bomar was told by other crew members that Sgt. Leeming and Sgt. Tengler made no attempt to bail out. Also after the mission briefing the two gunners told others that they would rather stay in the aircraft than jump over Hamburg. Very soon after 2nd Lt. Bomar exited the aircraft he saw it explode. He later found out that the spinning aircraft had trapped Sgt. Bohl in his tail position. When the aircraft exploded Sgt. Bohl was knocked unconscious and thrown clear. He recalled that when he regained consciousness that he was under his opened parachute, uninjured and falling to earth. Since 2nd Lt. Bomar jumped at an altitude where there was little oxygen he decided to free-fall. When he opened his parachute it was in the hope that he would drift away from the burning fires below him. During his descent he came under rifle fire by persons on the ground but was not hit. He landed close to a German gun emplacement and was surrounded by a group of soldiers who proceeded to assault him until an NCO arrived and saved him from further attacks. He eventually arrived at Stalag Luft 3 where he met up with FO Curione and 2nd Lt. Hilzner. Seven months later the PoWs were forced marched through Germany ending up at Stalag 7a where he and his fellow PoWs were liberated by US forces. Sgt. Leeming and Sgt. Tengler perished in the explosion. 2nd Lt. Bomar, 2nd Lt. Lade, 2nd Lt. Hilzner, FO. Curione, S/Sgt. Klein and Sgt. Bohl were all reported to have been captured at 09:40 hrs in the district of Harburg in Hamburg. (1) The fate of Sgt. Kane was unknown until a General Military Government Court was convened in Dachau, Germany, between the 31st January and 7th February 1947. Three German nationals were charged in that they did, at or near Neu Wulmstorf, Germany, on or about the 20th June 1944, wilfully, deliberately and wrongfully encourage, aid abet and participate in the killing of a member of the United States Army, believed to be Sgt. William N. Kane, ASN 32824677, who was then and there a surrendered and unarmed PoW in the custody of the then German Reich. The three accused were: Ernst Böhrs who was farmer by profession and a member of the Nazi party; Peter Brümmer who was a factory foreman by profession and a member of the Nazi party; Hermann Dammann who was a former Zellenleiter (Nazi party cell leader), Volkssturm (Home Guard) leader and a member of the Nazi party. The court heard that Sgt. Kane had been captured by a German civilian named Quast. He and a second German named Eggers were escorting Sgt. Kane to a Kaserne (Military barracks) when they encountered Böhrs, Brümmer and Dammann on the road. Quast testified that two or all three, without any warning, immediately started to attack Sgt. Kane. The airman was knocked into the ditch, alongside the road, by the assault. Both Böhrs and Brümmer were seen to beat the airman about the head with their steel helmets. Dammann used the butt of his rifle to also beat the airman about the head and then used it to hold his head under the water and mud in the ditch. Quast tried to push them away from the airman but Dammann confronted him with his rifle and told him to step aside. Quast was not sure if the airman died as a result of the beatings or from the so-called 'mercy shot' fired by an unidentified German soldier after Sgt. Kane had been pulled from the ditch and showed some signs of life. The defence of Dammann claimed that when he arrived at the scene the airman was already in the ditch and that it was an unnamed Wehrmacht soldier who beat the airman with his rifle butt. It was also claimed that the airman's name was Schwabe and that his papers contained the word "Canada". A witness for the defence also claimed that a Wehrmacht Sgt. named Feix admitted to beating and shooting the airman. This was essentially the defence for the other two accused coupled with the claim that the main witness for the prosecution was unsure if they were present when the airman was beaten. The court decided that there was sufficient evidence to find the accused guilty of the charge and sentenced: Böhrs to 7 years imprisonment commencing on the 11th May 1945. The final disposition of his sentence is unknown. Brümmer to 20 years imprisonment on the 11th May 1945. This was later reduced to 18 years and he was paroled in June 1957. Dammann to death by hanging. The sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment and then reduced to 33 years. The final disposition of his sentence is unknown. Sgts Leeming and Tengler were buried in the Cemetery at Ohlsdorf in Hamburg. No burial location was recorded for Sgt. Kane. Above: Sgt. Kane photograph and grave marker (credit: Fields of Honor and Des Philippet - FindAGrave) Sgt. William H. Kane. Purple Heart. Recovered in January 1946 and interred in the Netherlands American Cemetery, Plot 3B, row 7, Grave 157 as X-2130. Relocated to Plot H, Row 15, Grave 7. Born on the 28th October 1916 in Pennsylvania. Son of Albert and Cecelia (née Gellin) Kane. Husband to Myrtle K. (née Gardner) Kane of Long Island, New York, USA. Sgt. Albert W. Leeming. Recovered and interred in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Plot O, Row 9, Grave 211. Repatriated and reinterred at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Born on the 22nd August 1924 in Massachusetts. Son of William Joseph and Ethel (née Murray) Leeming of Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Sgt. Edwin E. Tengler. Recovered and interred in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Plot O, Row 9, Grave 212. Repatriated and reinterred at the Saint Rose Cemetery, Schulenburg, Texas. Born on the 15th January 1922 in Fayette County, Texas. Son of Emil Ernst and Marie E. (née Vacek) Tengler of Fayette County, Texas, USA. 1. Black Puff Polly - Roland O. Byers & Lt.Col. Usafr

October 17, 2018 – Solon, OH-based Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) has announced two additions to its team. Logan Payton is the new director of the firm's HR solutions group and Shawna Rosner is director of the legal solutions group. Ms. Payton brings over 10 years of HR experience to her new role, and deep understanding of the function. Previously, she was director of talent for Aleris, a global manufacturer. She has also been VP/managing partner of an executive search firm placing HR executives across the U.S. A six-sigma green belt, Ms. Logan uses lean fundamentals in her approach which aids in efficiency, effectiveness, and quality services provided, said DRI. Ms. Rosner combines over 24 years as an attorney, 15 years as a career coach and seven years of recruiting experience, bringing a comprehensive skill-set to the legal recruiting market. Ms. Rosner graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1991. Three years later, she graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. In 2003, she earned a master's degree in counseling from John Carroll University, with a focus on counseling lawyers with their career progression. DRI has been in business for over 35 years, providing customized employment solutions for clients, working in over 25 vertical markets. Recently, the firm announced that it is backing up its executive searches with a retention guarantee of its placements for one to two years. Direct Retention, as the firm calls its new product offering, revolves around a thorough evaluation of candidates by DRI as well as expert independent partners. Earlier this year, the DRI formed a partnership with PRADCO, a talent assessment, development and management company. The alliance with PRADCO will enable Direct Recruiters to provide clients with customized assessment solutions. Clients now have the option to use PRADCO assessments to determine which candidates are the right cultural, technical and organizational fit. This includes use of several assessment options from PRADCO to measure candidate behaviors.

This month marks the end of the first year of our successful digital partnership with Edinburgh based charity Big Hearts. 12 months ago, the charity was working with an outdated website that suffered from a lack of ability to collect data and to engage with its stakeholders. By the end of 2015 we had developed a brand new website for the charity, which would encourage Hearts fans and supporters to volunteer their time and effort rather than their money to support the valuable work that the charity does. Big Hearts now has a responsive website that enables the charity to share their latest news, programme updates and volunteering opportunities. Other fantastic results to date include nearly 1,200 supporters signing up to website, with nearly 100 of those supporters actively volunteering for the charity. We also implemented an email system which enables Big Hearts supporters to receive current updates straight to their inbox, to date the newsletters have an average open rate of 52.91% which is an amazing result well above the industry standard. Big Hearts have come a long way in the last twelve months and as their partner digital agency and as lifelong Hearts fans it's been great to see the charity evolve. All of us at Yard are very proud of the contribution we have made in supporting the crucial role Big Hearts plays in improving the lives of its community members and we're looking forward to seeing even more positive results going forward. The work completed in the last year by Yard has been pivotal in most of the great work we have undertaken. Their expertise and commitment to helping Big Hearts has allowed us to engage with more families and supporters than we could have ever hoped. We look forward to this great work continuing over the next year. Big Hearts is now dedicated to delivering a new and ambitious family-focused method which will use the power of the crest to better support as well as improve outcomes for vulnerable families across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Vitamin D may protect against pollution-associated asthma symptoms in obese children IMAGE: Many factors contribute to worsening asthma symptoms, such as serum vitamin D levels, obesity, and high indoor air pollution. Credit: NIEHS A new study finds vitamin D may be protective among asthmatic obese children living in urban environments with high indoor air pollution. The study out of John Hopkins University School of Medicine, funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, was published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. "The research team has identified many factors that make children susceptible to health problems from air pollution throughout Baltimore's inner city," said Kimberly Gray, Ph.D., administrator for the Children's Environmental Health Research Centers program at NIEHS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 12 children in the U.S. have asthma, which totals 6.1 million children nationally. Additionally, asthma disproportionately impacts urban minority populations, such as black children. Higher indoor air pollution, from sources such as cigarette smoke, cooking, burning of candles, and incense, is linked to greater respiratory problems, including worsening of asthma symptoms and more hospital visits. "Asthma is an immune-mediated disease," said Sonali Bose, M.D., lead author of the study and assistant professor of medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins. "From previous scientific studies, we knew that vitamin D was a molecule that may influence asthma by impacting antioxidant or immune-related pathways." Bose explained that at the time the study was being conceived, researchers were seeing vitamin D deficiencies across the U.S. "It became very clear that African-Americans were at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency, particularly black children," she said. "We were also noticing a heavy burden of asthma in inner city minority children. It seemed as though vitamin D deficiency and asthma were coincident and interacting in some way." The study tested three factors – air pollution levels in homes, blood vitamin D levels, and asthma symptoms – in 120 school-aged children with preexisting asthma in the Baltimore area. One-third of the study participants were also obese. The children were evaluated at the start of the study and three times over the next nine months. Overall, they found that having low blood vitamin D levels was related to the harmful respiratory effects of indoor air pollution among obese children with asthma. Conversely, in homes that had the highest indoor air pollution, higher blood vitamin D levels were linked to fewer asthma symptoms in obese children. "What surprised us the most was that the findings of the study showed the effects were most pronounced among obese children," Bose said. "This highlights a third factor at play here – the obesity epidemic – and helps bring that risk to light when considering individual susceptibility to asthma." Bose said they will work to identify ways to increase blood vitamin D levels in these children, helping them be more resilient to environmental insults. "One way to increase blood vitamin D levels is to increase sun exposure, but that isn't always possible in urban environments, or in people with darker skin pigmentation," she said. "Another way is through dietary supplements or eating more foods that are high in vitamin D, such as fatty fish, mushrooms, or foods fortified with vitamin D, such as bread, orange juice, or milk." Senior author Nadia Hansel, M.D., director of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins, added "Another important take home point is how the complex environment comes together to contribute to extra burden of asthma in these low-income, urban communities. Our results suggest that improving the asthma burden in the community may require a multi-faceted approach." NIEHS and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency jointly fund the collaborative NIEHS/EPA Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers, aimed at protecting children from environmental threats, reducing health risks, and promoting health and well-being. About the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS): NIEHS supports research to understand the effects of the environment on human health and is part of the National Institutes of Health. For more information on NIEHS or environmental health topics, visit http://www.niehs.nih.gov or subscribe to a news list. About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov. Grant Numbers: P50ES015903 F32ES019420 KL2TR001077 Reference: Bose S, Diette GB, Woo H, Koehler K, Romero K, Rule A, Detrick B, Brigham E, McCormack M, Hansel NN. 2019. Vitamin D status modifies the response to indoor particulate matter in obese urban children with asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract; doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2019.01.051[Online 28 February 2019].

Lucy Hale Apologizes For Calling Herself 'Fat' After Body-Shaming Accusations By Corinne Heller Published Jun 21, 2017 at 1:19 PM | Updated at 4:01 AM PDT on Jun 22, 2017 Lucy Hale from "Pretty Little Liars" Works on Her First Country Album //www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/music/Lucy-Hale_New-York.html "Pretty Little Liars" star Lucy Hale makes the transition from TV to country music. Alongside Sugarland's Kristian Bush, Hale discusses Bush's influence as a mentor. (Published Tuesday, March 4, 2014) Well, this is probably one of the more bizarre controversies Lucy Hale will ever find herself in. Hale says she is sorry to anyone who got offended after she body-shamed... herself. The 28-year-old "Pretty Little Liars" star posted on Twitter and Instagram this week a throwback pic of herself as a bridesmaid alongside her father as a Father's Day tribute and then drew criticism over a comment she made to a fan. "Ugh, I was so fat," she said. You taught me to have soul. I love you daddy. A post shared by Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) on Jun 18, 2017 at 2:39pm PDT Many fans were not having it. Hale was bombarded with comments from fans, some of which expressed concern about her health. "@lucyhale fat? Are you kidding me??" tweeted user @ciaraferguson17. Others were annoyed that people were annoyed. "Jesus. People can't even say they're fat or feel fat without offending anyone," wrote user @missmcizzle. Hale disabled comments on her Instagram photo. She also later took to Twitter to apologize. "Sometimes I forget that people are watching everything I do and I say things I don't mean. I'm extremely sorry if my comment about my weight offended anyone," she wrote. "Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. I know people look up to me and I should be way more aware of what I say sometimes. Thanks for all the love and support. Hope y'all can forgive me!" Original Post: Lucy Hale Apologizes After Saying She Used to Look "Fat"

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Summary: Mahmoud's passion for his wife Fereiba, a schoolteacher, is greater than any love she's ever known. But their happy, middle-class world—a life of education, work, and comfort—implodes when their country is engulfed in war, and the Taliban rises to power. Mahmoud, a civil engineer, becomes a target of the new fundamentalist regime and is murdered. Forced to flee Kabul with her three children, Fereiba has one hope to survive: she must find a way to cross Europe and reach her sister's family in England. With forged papers and help from kind strangers they meet along the way, Fereiba make a dangerous crossing into Iran under cover of darkness. Exhausted and brokenhearted but undefeated, Fereiba manages to smuggle them as far as Greece. But in a busy market square, their fate takes a frightening turn when her teenage son, Saleem, becomes separated from the rest of the family. Last night, our book club met to discuss WHEN THE MOON IS LOW by Nadia Hashimi. Most of us enjoyed the book, some more than others, but I will say that this novel definitely generated discussion. In fact, I think we discussed WHEN THE MOON IS LOW more than any book in recent memory. It didn't hurt that the situation of refugees is relevant in today's world. While we did talk for some time about the characters and their situations, the discussion eventually turned to current events. A few of our members were a little let down by the ending -- one even threw her book. I guess you'd say that it was left open to interpretation, and some wanted a more definitive ending. I didn't mind how it ended, but I'll give more of my thoughts about the novel when I get around to writing my review in a few days. Next month, we will be reading THE OTHER WIDOW by Susan Crawford. As a Book Club Girl Book Club, we had some fantastic choices but most of us agreed that THE OTHER WIDOW sounded intriguing. I love psychological suspense novels, and this book should be "book club" worthy given that it explores explores marriage and infidelity. I can't wait to read it! Summary: The author of The Pocket Wife explores the dark side of love, marriage, and infidelity in this sizzling novel of psychological suspense. Everybody's luck runs out. This time it could be theirs . . . It isn't safe. That's what Joe tells her when he ends their affair—moments before their car skids off an icy road in a blinding snowstorm and hits a tree. Desperate to keep her life intact—her job, her husband, and her precious daughter, Lily—Dorrie will do everything she can to protect herself, even if it means walking away from the wreckage. Dorrie has always been a good actress, pretending to be someone else: the dutiful daughter, the satisfied wife, the woman who can handle anything. Now she's going to put on the most challenging performance of her life. But details about the accident leave her feeling uneasy and afraid. Why didn't Joe's airbag work? Why was his car door open before the EMTs arrived? And now suddenly someone is calling her from her dead lover's burner phone. . . . Joe's death has left his wife in free fall as well. Karen knew Joe was cheating—she found some suspicious e-mails. Trying to cope with grief is devastating enough without the constant fear that has overtaken her—this feeling she can't shake that someone is watching her. And with Joe gone and the kids grown, she's vulnerable . . . and on her own. When the Moon is Low sounds terrific! I wonder if I could get my book club to read it. I loved When The Moon Is Low! I'd like to get my book club to read it. I think it has excellent discussion value! My Version of BEA -- Harper Collins Style! Giveaway: Fodors on the Go! Review: Can Anybody Help Me?

I simply love to laugh. and then laughing at that! everything I throw out at her. She is a joy to be around. immensely and lifts my spirits. to hang out with Jesus. sometimes laughing until their sides hurt. when he looked at the waves? as they all teased in rememberence. been the one who gave it a try. from out of the tombs. the dust from their feet. on that crazy journey like no other. and they got to witness it. and walk with Him every day. or became just like any ordinary day? Jesus started changing up His miracles? with the touch of His hand or a word. was loosed, and he spoke plainly. ​put your fingers in them. No, Jesus kept it amazing! that we get to rub and get our wish. And I sure do love Him for that. such a great sense of humor? makes me laugh, even at myself. Which is often a good dose of humble. and I certainly am not. and love Him all the more. when we serve Him with gladness! To always marvel at Your wonders. and not take myself too seriously. Laughter with a friend must be one of the greatest blessings in life. It cannot be measured, weighed or bought. It is a treasure beyond compare!

Already yesterday the Mariinsky Orchestra has started its journey across the European countries and today musicians will be welcomed in Switzerland. The world famous orchestra family will give two concerts within the festival framework, which carries the name of Yehudi Menuhin. In the town of Gstaad will be played compositions created by Mahler, Shostakovich, Prokofiev. Among the leading performers will be playing the pianist Boris Berezovsky and violinist Patricia Kopachinskaya. From Switzerland the musicians will go to the United Kingdom. On one of the most famous festivals in the world - in Edinburgh - the Mariinsky Orchestra will perform the opera of german composer Wagner "Das Rheingold". On the stage of Usher Hall will perform Ekaterina Semenchuk, Vladislav Sulimsky, Mikhail Petrenko, Mikhail Vekua, Andrei Popov, Yuri Vorobyov. In the finnish town Turku, where the orchestra will give two concerts, Valery Gergiev will take his place as a conductor. The first evening will be dedicated to the russian composers: Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Mussorgsky. The leading role in the next concert will be given to a great ballerina Maya Plisetskaya. During this event young musicians will be able to attend a master class by maestro Gergiev.

Frayda Feldman and Jörg Schellmann 247 Known as the "King of Pop," Andy Warhol was the leading face of the Pop Art movement in the United States in the 1960s. Following an early career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol achieved fame with his revolutionary series of silkscreened prints and paintings of familiar objects like Campbell's soup tins, and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. Obsessed with popular culture, celebrity, and advertising, Warhol created his slick, seemingly mass-produced images of everyday subject matter from his famed Factory studio in New York City. His use of mechanical methods of reproduction, notably the commercial technique of silk screening, wholly revolutionized art-making. Working as an artist, but also director and producer, Warhol produced a number of avant-garde films in addition to managing the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground and founding Interview magazine. A central figure in the New York art scene until his untimely death in 1987, Warhol was notably a mentor to such artists as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Screenprint in colours with diamond dust, on Arches Cover Black paper, the full sheet. S. 112.2 x 76.5 cm (44 1/8 x 30 1/8 in.) Signed and numbered 7/15 in pencil (an artist's proof, the edition was 90), published by Editions Schellmann & Klüser, Munich and New York, framed. £12,000 - 18,000

Q: Scala isDefined gets None value even though it has values When passing a JSON array to build a sql query, am getting None as value if the name of the column name character exceeds 30 characters. This is the function of my builder. import com.itfsw.query.builder.SqlQueryBuilderFactory import org.apache.commons.lang3.math.NumberUtils import play.api.Logger import v1.controllers.QueryParserReq final case class ColumnEmptyException(private val message: String = "", private val cause: Throwable = None.orNull) extends Exception(message, cause) class QueryParser { private val logger = Logger(getClass) def parse(json: String): Option[String] = { val sqlQueryBuilderFactory = new SqlQueryBuilderFactory val sqlBuilder = sqlQueryBuilderFactory.builder // build query try { val sqlQueryResult = sqlBuilder.build(json) logger.info(s" conditions $sqlQueryResult") Some(sqlQueryResult.getQuery(true)) } catch { case ex: Exception => logger.error(ex.getMessage, ex) None } } def createQuery(queryReq: QueryParserReq): Option[String] = { val select: String = "SELECT " val from: String = " FROM " val where: String = " WHERE " if (queryReq.fields.filter(k => NumberUtils.isNumber(k)).isEmpty && queryReq.fields.nonEmpty ) { val builder = StringBuilder.newBuilder builder.append(select) builder.append(queryReq.fields.mkString(",")) builder.append(from) builder.append(queryReq.cubeName.trim) println(queryReq.jsCondition) //No filters if (queryReq.jsCondition.isEmpty) { logger.info(s"dynamic Query is $builder") Some(builder.toString()) } //with filters else { val filters = parse(queryReq.jsCondition) if (filters.isDefined) { builder.append(where) builder.append(filters.get) logger.info(s"dynamic Query is $builder") Some(builder.toString()) } else { None } } } else { None } } } my sample payloads * *Working payload { "filter": "{\"condition\":\"AND\",\"rules\":[{\"field\":\"hospital_id\",\"operator\":\"equal\",\"type\":\"number\",\"value\":\"3\"}]}", "columns": [ { "columnName": "Order_status" } ], "groupBy": [] } *Non workingpayload { "filter": "{\"condition\":\"AND\",\"rules\":[{\"field\":\"orbkn_surgery_procedures_hospital_id\",\"operator\":\"equal\",\"type\":\"number\",\"value\":\"3\"}]}", "columns": [ { "columnName": "Order_status" } ], "groupBy": [] } And the value of query.JsCondition = {"condition":"AND","rules":[{"field":"booking_id","operator":"equal","type":"number","value":3}]} And am using libraryDependencies += "mysql" % "mysql-connector-java" % "5.1.18" mysql connector A: This is an issue with the maven com.itfsw/QueryBuilder plugin version of the query builder. I was using libraryDependencies += "com.itfsw" % "QueryBuilder" % "1.0.2" upgrading to libraryDependencies += "com.itfsw" % "QueryBuilder" % "1.0.4" solved the issue

Appoooh Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover Def Jam Vendetta Def Jam: Fight for NY IGN Presents the History of Wrestling Games The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. By Rus McLaughlin Updated: 14 Jun 2012 4:31 am Posted: 12 Nov 2008 7:48 pm When Vincent Kennedy McMahon bought the Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father, Vincent J. McMahon, in 1982, he effectively carved the ancient sport of wrestling into two distinct categories: the real thing, and the really fun thing. Greco-Roman combat became a never-ending struggle between larger-than-life Faces and Heels, battling in a rigorously maintained kayfabe continuity of feuds and fragile alliances. Pro wrestling cut a fine distinction between sports and entertainment, athletes and superheroes. As concepts go, McMahon's World Wrestling Federation arrived on the scene ready-made for video game adaptation. It didn't take long for gaming to jump into the squared circle with both feet... and a steel chair. I Am the Game Gaming's 8-bit era coincided with the rise of the WWF's Mania Era, but the first wrestling game completely ignored Mr. McMahon's fast-growing promotion. Instead, future Double Dragon developer Technos Japan pitted the Strong Bads (the inspiration behind the Homestar Runner character) against the Ricky Fighters for arcade rasslin' actioner The Big Pro Wrestling! in 1983. Grapples, throws, slams, and out-of-ring brawling were all represented. Three years later, it was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System as Tag Team Pro Wrestling. And it was awful. The next year, Sega improved slightly on Tag Team's two-frame animations with Appoooh, a Japan-only release featuring wrestlers H.Hogen, A.Giants, and other thinly-veiled WWF superstars, minus any licensing fees. Technos followed suit - and vastly improved on their previous game - with coin-op gem Mat Mania, then added two-player versus mode in its Mania Challenge sequel. An officially licensed wrestling game wouldn't release until 1986, pulling its weirdly alien cast not from the flashy muscle men working for McMahon, but from M.U.S.C.L.E., a localized version of Dragonball-ish manga/anime Kinnijuman. Neither the gameplay nor the characters translated well. In fact, early wrestling games did a lot better when they did their own thing. Two more titles hit in 1986, both brought something new and exciting to the genre, and both were called Pro Wrestling. On the Sega Master System, Pro Wrestling was a super-deformed tag team mashup, mixing up grapples with knee drops, suplexes and aerial moves. More importantly, it introduced a rudimentary heal/face system to determine which teams could and couldn't fight each other, determined by another early innovation: optional in-ring weapons. Heel teams could pick up steel chairs - long regarded as basic wrestling equipment - and smack the opposition around with them. Faces merely banked points for grabbing the furniture first. Sega's version would probably be more appreciated and better remembered if its namesake hadn't become one of the most beloved games on the NES. Nintendo's Pro Wrestling didn't bring the thunder like other NES carts did, but it gave a memorable set of wrestlers, each with their own techniques, special moves, and button-combo strikes. Players not only won their title belt, but defended it as (or from) King Slender, Starman, Fighter Hayabusa, fish-man The Amazon, and finally the ultimate fighter, Great Puma, for the ultimate Video Wrestling Association championship. Players spent hours piledriving, plancha diving, and pinning each other in tournaments, and then went back for seconds. And thirds. It was far from flawless. Cheap power-slamming moves abounded, the standard roundhouse kick was nearly undefeatable, a few wrestlers fought like coma victims and one loss could set a player's progress back hours. But pinning Great Puma became a feat worthy of the gods, and the goony translations led to the greatest affirmation in gaming history: "A Winner is You!" Finally, gamers had a wrestling game they could take seriously. But after years of pseudo-names littering the sport, the heavy-hitting A-team was about to go on the card. IGN LogoRecommends Joe Biden Has Harsh Words Aimed at Silicon Valley Game Developers HBO Axes Confederate Series From Game of Thrones' Benioff and Weiss Dad Builds Adaptive Xbox Controller That Plays Zelda 30 Big PS4 (and PS5) Games Coming in 2020 50m143 Seven of Nine Has Turned Against Starfleet in Picard Deals: Oculus Quest in Stock, 75" Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K TV for $1199 Arrow's Series Finale Will Flashback to Season 1 Dying Light 2 Now Delayed

"Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" is a song written by John D. Loudermilk. The song was first recorded by Marvin Rainwater in 1959 and released on MGM as "The Pale Faced Indian", but that release stayed unnoticed. The first hit version was a 1968 cover by Don Fardon, a former member of The Sorrows, that reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1971 Paul Revere & the Raiders recorded the song on the Columbia Records label, and it topped the Hot 100 on July 24. The RIAA gold certification followed on 30 June 1971 for selling over a million copies. It was later certified platinum for selling an additional million copies. The song was the group's only #1 US Billboard hit, and their final Top Twenty song. Mark Lindsay (the lead singer for Paul Revere & the Raiders) is part Cherokee, due to the fact that his ancestors were of Cherokee blood.

Parents taking their children to a family event have a common requirement: they need to purchase adult and children tickets in the same process because, you know, kids. This used to be a problem, until now. The ticket selection in Koliseo used to be a mutually exclusive process where you could not select children and adult in the same operation. That is not the case anymore, now you can just introduce the number of tickets for each type and click submit. This process is intended to be simpler for parents and for event organizers as well (who now have to handle less paperwork). You can spend this extra time to introduce your kids to your local Humans vs Zombies herd and train for the upcoming zombiepocalypse.

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Search Keyword: IFC Transport Update Pipavav Port to fund expansion Gujarat Pipavav Port has said that it will now fund its expansion plans through internal accruals as it has terminated loans from the multi-lateral agency IFC. Rs.8.5 lakh crore plan is for decongestion of network Despite having the largest rail network in Asia, Indian Railways has not been able to make much progress. The reasons for its dismal growth are known. Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ambitious plans of expansion and capacity building. In this regard, he says that in the high density routes, there has been considerable underinvestment, resulting in congestion. Budget 2015: The chinks and the missing links Budget 2015 echoes the need to foster the infrastructure ecosystem and outlines the policies and reforms which are expected to revive the growth of infrastructure which has remained tepid. A call on telecom India´s telecommunication network is the third largest in the world and the second largest among the emerging economies of Asia. It has witnessed phenomenal growth over the last decade as substantiated by the following facts and figures Finance Update Yes Bank plans to raise funds for green bond Yes Bank is planning to raise around $100 million from International Finance Corporation (IFC), a project report issued by IFC revealed. Up The Ladder Top Slot Sanjeev Kaushik, a 1992 batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, has taken over as the Executive Director of State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL). First international finance centre All financial market regulators have agreed to lay down the rules to enable India´s first international finance centre to take off in Gujarat by April. Second phase of GIFT after Vibrant Gujarat Yes, it is expected that several Dubai-based organisa¡tions are keen to develop the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) project. During the visit, we have met authorities of Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) and Dubai Metro, with a view to develop GIFT City as a global financial hub. Infra sector needs alternative sources of finance Infrastructure is one of the top priorities for the Indian government. The right policy framework will give confidence to both domestic and international investors and create a competitive environment to deliver cost-effective services to end-users.

Rain Bird has partnered with international non-profit, the Golf Environment Organization (GEO). This relationship will build upon the two organizations' shared interest in creating a stronger, more sustainable future for the entire golf industry. GEO, an international non-profit, supports the global golf industry in its drive toward sustainability. By facilitating cross-industry partnerships, GEO has created support programs that spotlight the social and environmental value of golf courses, developments and tournaments. The OnCourse® program for golf courses supports facilities to uncover, improve and promote their value through a user friendly web app with expert guidance, practical reporting and analytical tools and inspirational real results from other courses. GEO also manages an internationally accredited, independently assessed certification system which provides credible recognition for facilities and developments committed to both people and the planet.

Q: calculate the square root of a number to at least one decimal place in PHP I need to calculate the square root of a number to at least one decimal place without using the built-in PHP mathematical functions. In other words, we can only use multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. Example: calculate_square_root(56) would result in: 7.4 Note: I need a recursion based code for above problem Please help anyone to sort out the problem and thanks in advance. A: Simple..... function calculate_square_root($number) { return parseInt($number^0.5*10)/10; } edit sorry: here you go without built in... edit2 as pointed out in the comments below, the caret ^ is not for power/exponent, but is for XOR. So This answer is WRONG.

Inveraray and District Pipe Band is a Grade 1 pipe band based in Inveraray, Scotland. History Stuart Liddell, a native of Argyll and one of the world's top solo players began coaching youngsters at Inveraray Primary School in 2003, and registered the band in 2005 with the RSPBA. Liddell believed the community could support a thriving competitive pipe band, even though the region's last pipe band had disbanded in the 1930s. The band's first competition was at the 2005 Cowal Gathering. Using borrowed drums and their own kilts, the group finished 13th of 19 in the Novice Juvenile division. In 2006, the band finished in the top 6 at all major competitions in Novice Juvenile, and in 2007 won 4 out of 5 majors and the Champion of Champions award. In 2008, the band won the World Championships, Cowal Championships and Champion of Champions in the Juvenile division, and were promoted to Grade 2. In 2009, the band won all five major Grade 2 contests (Scottish, British, European, World and Cowal Championships), and were promoted to Grade 1. In 2010, the band's first year in Grade 1, they placed 8th in the Scottish Championships, 7th in the British Championships, 8th in the European Championships, 8th and 9th for 9th overall at the World Pipe Band Championships, and 5th at the Cowal Championships. In 2013, the band was placed 3rd in the British Championships, 2nd in the European Championships, 3rd in the Scottish Championships, 2nd and 4th in the World Championships and 5th at Cowal. In 2014, the band won its first Major at the European Championships, held in Forres, and was placed second in the World Championships. In 2015 Inveraray was 3rd at the World Championships, and a close 2nd in 2016 behind Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Inverary won their first World Championships in Grade 1 in 2017, finishing seven points ahead of Field Marshal Montgomery who placed 2nd. The band won the World Championships for the second time in 2019. Band The Pipe Major and founder of the band is Stuart Liddell, and the Pipe Sergeant is Alasdair Henderson. The Drum Sergeant is Steven McWhirter, and the Band Manager is Jim McMillan. The band disbanded the juvenile band in 2013. Pipe Majors Stuart Liddell (2005- ) Pipe Sergeants Dougie Campbell (2005-2013) Alasdair Henderson (2014- ) Leading Drummers Graeme McMillan (2005 - 2008) Steven McWhirter (2008 - ) Discography Ascension (2013) A Night in that Land (2022) References External links Inverary at Forres in 2014 winning their first major Scottish pipe bands 2005 establishments in Scotland Organisations based in Argyll and Bute World Pipe Band Championships winners

A self-described overachiever, Ann Eickelberg might be selling herself a little short. A Peer Mentor, an intern at the student center, an active participant in the Best Buddies program, and a member of the Douglass Cater Society and Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society, Ann was also one of the captains of Washington College's women's lacrosse team. Ann wasn't a star recruit for the Shorewomen. In fact, she wasn't even with the team at the start of her freshman year. That's because she spent her first semester in college at another school. Still, she was welcomed with open arms. Just as the College community wasted no time in welcoming her, Ann wasted no time putting in the hard work needed to improve her chances to play lacrosse. She earned her spot on the team, earned her playing time, and has now earned a role as a team captain. Her passion for the game and tireless work ethic has provided the motivation. Preparation and hard work are themes running throughout Ann's college experience. Balancing a wide range of campus and athletic commitments with a mathematics major and certification in secondary education, Ann plans ahead each week ("so I never fall behind") and has demonstrated the desire to always give 100 percent in everything she does. No doubt Ann will make the most of her time in Tanzania and beyond. She wouldn't settle for anything less. As the student center intern I am in charge of scheduling work shifts for the student center and keeping the game room operating for students to use. I am also able to set up events, such as the Superbowl Party and game competitions, to get the school community involved and occupied on campus. Mistake My Freshmen Year? Packed way too many clothes! Which Disney Character would you be? I would be Pocahontas because she gets to live outside and she has great hair. Favorite Class at WC? My favorite class was definitely Acting I and II with Dale because there was never a boring moment and we were able to interact as a class a lot. Recommended Professor? Professor Amick (Math) because she is willing to go out of her way to teach every student and makes every class interesting. Most Memorable Experience as a First-Year Student? My most memorable experience would be Birthday Ball because everyone was able to see each other outside of class dressed up and having fun as one school community. One Thing You Shouldn't Forget to Pack? Sweatpants!

Academic Staff / By Programme Telephone List (Printable) STICERD People STICERD Visitor - Visiting Fellow Dr Michael Callen Michael Callen is Assistant Professor of Economics and Strategic Management at the Rady Schcool of Management, UC San Diego, specialized in the areas of development economics, political economy, and experimental economics. He is currently a STICERD Development Economics affiliate and a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Department of Economics Michael Callen's personal website [Back to the Top] Dr Francois Gerard Francois Gerard joins STICERD from QMUL where he is a Lecturer in Economics. He previously was an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. His primary research interests are at the intersection of Public Economics and Development Economics. He is also interested in Labor Economics. His work focuses on empirical questions related to social insurance, taxation, inequality, and the correction of externalities, in the context of low- and middle-income countries. Francois Gerard's personal page STICERD Visitor - Visiting Professor Professor Carlos Velasco Carlos Velasco is a Professor at the U. Carlos III de Madrid. He received his PhD from LSE. His research interests cover economic time series analysis, dynamic models specification, and predictability and causality. Carlos Velasco's personal website Dr Lucie Gadenne Lucie Gadenne is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick, a Research Fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and a Research Affiliate at the CEPR and the IGC. Her research focuses on public policy in developing countries and in particular on the optimal design of taxes and subsidies, the equity and efficiency effects of taxation in the presence of large informal sectors and the effects of tax capacity on government accountability. Lucie Gadenne's personal website Need IT Help? Visit the IT Support Pages for CASE, CEP, CVER, LSE Housing, SERC & STICERD: rlab.lse.ac.uk/itsupport/

Next Nissan GT-R a hybrid? "Electrifying" news later this year Brett Davis Apr 02, 2013 Car News, Hybrid, Nissan, Turbo For a few months now there's been a rumour going around suggesting the next-gen Nissan GT-R will be powered by a hybrid system. Nissan's US vice president of sales and marketing has just shed some light on the speculation at the New York Auto Show. (Image: speculative rendering only) Speaking at the show, Jose Munoz, Nissan North America senior vice president of sales and marketing, said some rather intriguing and convincing words to media about the next-gen legend. "Stay tuned later this year for news that will electrify our legions of GT-R fans worldwide." Although it's not definite confirmation that hybrid power is on the way, the words could easily be taken as a subtle and discreet hint that at least some form of electrical assistance could be in store. As previously reported, Nissan is expected to tackle the GT-R's thirsty economy rating – 11.7L/100km in Australia – for the next model. There's a possibility Nissan will turn to its luxury performance arm over at Infiniti for help with a hybrid setup. Infiniti certainly has the technology for a high-powered system. Take the Infiniti Essense concept car for instance. It features a 3.7-litre twin-turbo V6 engine – similar to the current GT-R – assisted by an electric/battery motor which takes overall output up to 440kW. Whatever power unit Nissan decides, it is likely to feature stop-start and cylinder-deactivation technologies. The new model is set to arrive some time in 2017. We'll be sure to keep you update and keep our ears to the ground for the official 'electrifying' news later this year. Toyota hybrid global sales surpass 15 million April 29, 2020 Nissan R36 GT-R set for 2023, KERS hybrid likely – report August 11, 2020 2022 Nissan Pathfinder prototype spotted, previews new design December 15, 2020 Toyota Yaris Cross revealed, confirmed for Australia April 23, 2020

SMEs see value in procurement posted by Su-San Sit SMEs are starting to recognise how procurement can benefit them by reducing costs, controlling spend and maximising labour efficiency, according to research. The research by e-procurement provider Wax Digital surveyed 260 senior managers working for UK businesses with a turnover of £50m to £250m on when they thought procurement should be introduced into organisations. The survey revealed most organisations (77%) needed procurement by the time they had 100 supplier contracts. Three-quarters (75%) said procurement was needed once a company had reached a turnover of £50m, and 72% believed procurement was necessary once 500 invoices per month were being processed. Rising costs were the most common reason (65%) for first introducing procurement, followed by 45% citing inefficient and labour intensive processes and 30% increasing business risk as the reason they decided to implement procurement. Only 31% of those surveyed said that procurement had been introduced as a proactive measure, compared to 48% who said they implemented it as a reactionary measure to a negative situation. Paul Ellis, managing director of Wax Digital, said the results demonstrated that many businesses had not yet recognised the "tipping point" at which they should introduce procurement. "No two businesses are the same and each will have its own procurement tipping point," he said. "The research shows that UK businesses are realising that formal procurement isn't just for large organisations and that any business that wants to control spend, improve its supplier performance and eradicate slow admin-heavy processes from the business can benefit from the adoption of a more professional approach to procurement." However, the 82% respondents who revealed they had experience of introducing procurement into their firms for the first time cited a number of barriers to adopting formal purchasing processes. Gaining senior management buy-in was the most cited obstacle (35%), with managing cultural changes (21%) and lack of internal knowledge (19%) following. Ellis said: "In spite of the barriers to adoption experienced by some of our research respondents, none of these challenges are insurmountable and forward thinking organisations will recognise their tipping points and put in place the necessary procedures to prevent a negative situation happening in the first place." E-procurementProcurementSMEs Walmart to support 50,000 small firms in India How Thames Tideway partnered with actors on health and safety Five ways to nurture your SME supply chain How to partner SMEs for success Scotland has failed to help SMEs win public contracts

Short on Smart Policy, Japan's Smartest Transport Systems Catching on Gradually Car navigation systems in Japan can quickly tell drivers which roads have traffic jams, yet only a million vehicles – of the 70 million on Japanese roads today – take advantage of it. Yuri Kage Yamaarchive page TOKYO (AP) – Japan has some of the most congested, confusing and cramped streets in the world. It also boasts some of the latest technology in zapping computerized data to millions of cars, delivering what may be the world's smartest way to drive. Car navigation systems in Japan can quickly tell drivers which roads have traffic jams. Using a computerized FM radio broadcast system that collects and sends information from more than 28,000 infrared and radio-wave beacons installed along roads, they can also calculate how many seconds it would take to drive through virtually every block of the nation's cities and then find the fastest routes. Yet only about a million vehicles – of the 70 million on Japanese roads today – take advantage of it. That's because the most commonly sold navigation systems in Japan give drivers a fraction of the traffic information available. Equipment offered at dealers is low-grade, and top-of-the-line navigation systems aren't advertised much in Japan. The better models are also expensive: Equipment costs 100,000 yen (US$950, euro700) to 200,000 yen (US$1,900, euro1,400) and the ability to get more timely information adds another 25,000 yen (US$240, euro177). "I'm waiting for our company to put one in," said Tokyo cab driver Keizo Iida, who has no navigation machine. Another hurdle: Japan Highway Public Corp., the nonprofit organization that oversees the nation's highways and transportation systems, has long been criticized as corrupt and wasteful. The current administration is trying to privatize it to make its operations more transparent and efficient. Japan isn't the only country where the adoption of smart transportation is taking the slow road. Electronic toll booths, roads embedded with computer chips and "intelligent" cars don't involve much cutting-edge technology, but knitting the systems together is complicated. Huge obstacles remain before governments, companies and the public can agree on standards, methods and costs to make smart travel a reality. "To have the whole system, everybody has to agree on how to do it, what kind of technology you're going to use, what kind of standards you're going to use, and who's going to pay for it," said Gabriel Sanchez, a director at Intelligent Transportation Society of America, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit group of state and federal governments and researchers. "And that's extremely complicated." Without coordinated efforts, smart transportation systems are making baby steps. In Singapore, the government pushes drivers to use digital road-toll payments. In the United States, discounts on some tolls are offered for drivers paying electronically. Japan also offers such discounts on some highways and bridges. Sanchez, who visited Japan recently for a conference on transportation, said Japan already leads in telematics, the technology that links cars with computers and telecommunications. That's because both the government and automakers, such as Toyota Motor Corp., are pushing it. The next generation of telematics can link cars to one another. In tests by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, a Japanese research group, cars connect to other cars wirelessly to get information about a traffic accident or an approaching ambulance. A picture of an ambulance or a crashed car pops up on the screen when signals are received from other vehicles, and the information is relayed from car to car. In crowded Japan, even pedestrians could eventually use telematics. Among the recent research projects are combined glasses and earphones for the blind that pick up infrared signals saying "red, red, red" or "green, green, green" as they approach an intersection. Copyright 2004 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. by Yuri Kage Yama Our best illustrations of 2022 Our artists' thought-provoking, playful creations bring our stories to life, often saying more with an image than words ever could. Stephanie Arnettarchive page How CRISPR is making farmed animals bigger, stronger, and healthier These gene-edited fish, pigs, and other animals could soon be on the menu. The Download: the Saudi sci-fi megacity, and sleeping babies' brains This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. These exclusive satellite images show Saudi Arabia's sci-fi megacity is well underway In early 2021, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia announced The Line: a "civilizational revolution" that would house up… Charlotte Jeearchive page

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DEER have horns, right? But a long time ago, the deer did not have horns. Instead, dogs had horns. How did the deer get the horns? Here is the story. It was a very hot day. A couple of deer went to a river to drink. They were husband and wife. After arriving at the lake, they immediately drank some water. Suddenly, the wife saw an animal coming. "My husband, who is he? Wow! He is very handsome with his horns," said the female deer. "Oh, that's my friend. He is a dog. By the way, did you say he was more handsome than me?" asked the male deer. He was jealous. "Hi, how are you?" asked the stag to the dog. "Not really good. You see my wife over there? He thinks that I cannot run fast like other male deer. Do you mind if we have a running match? I really want to practice," said the stag. "Don't worry, my friend. Let's have the running match now." After that, the running match began. The stag won. Then, he tried to cheer the dog up. "Well, don't be sad. You cannot run fast because you have your horns on your head. What if you let me wear the horns," asked the stag. "Don't worry. I will be very careful," replied the stag. And then he immediately put the horns on his head. "Wow! My wife is right. I really look great with these horns," said the stag to himself. Then, they started the running match again. The male deer ran as fast as he could. He ran very fast and did not stop. He was trying to steal the dog's horns. Belum ada komentar untuk "The stupid Dog"

There has been a renewed interest in tourniquet use in the recent years. After successful battlefield use, it has come back into service in prehospital response. The aim is to stop otherwise uncontrollable arterial bleeding from limbs. Sometimes, with larger vessels and limbs, you may have to use more than one tourniquet. But what about the mother of all vessels? Prehospital trauma response have long pondered how to deal with severe abdominal and pelvic bleeding. The best answer so far has been a mix of blood and gasoline. Some also advocate emergency thoracotomy to control the aorta in abdominal/pelvic exsanguination. Now, there's a possible simpler solution. Introducing the Abdominal Aortic Tourniquet. It's a band that goes around the abdomen, with an inflatable wedge-shaped bladder to push down on the abdomen and compress the aorta. It's supposed to clamp the aorta at the level of the navel, thus keeping the kidneys circulated. Two american emergency doctors came up with the idea after battlefield experience combined with findings from studies on the pressure needed to occlude the abdominal aorta back in the civilian world. The inventors say it has been used to successfully compress the aorta of pigs for up to an hour without damage to the gut or raised K+ levels. Hopefully the kidneys survived too. On healthy humans it has been applied for short durations and apparently shown to be effective at stopping blood flow through the aorta. They also talk about how it could have a place in other settings, for use as a temporary measure in AAA ruptures, or even for restricting blood volume and flow to the upper body in CPR scenarios. I haven't been able to dig up any of the articles on studies of the external pressure needed to occlude the aorta, nor on the pig or human tests. I don't even know if they have been published. But if anyone finds links to something like that, it would be great to hear from you. It will certainly be interesting to see if this XXXXXXL blood pressure cuff will prove itself in real trials. This entry was posted in Emergency Medicine, Prehospital Medicine, Tech, Trauma. Bookmark the permalink. life in both upper and lower junctional hemorrhage earlier this month. soldier who was dying despite current best practice treatment. hemorrhage and the patient survived the injury.

Home Local Sports Second-half surge sends Archmere past Polytech, into girls lacross semifinal Second-half surge sends Archmere past Polytech, into girls lacross semifinal Mike Lang, Dialog Reporter Kate Olsen (left) scored five times for the Auks. (The Dialog/Mike Lang) CLAYMONT – Archmere and Polytech were neck-and-neck in the first half of their girls lacrosse quarterfinal matchup on May 18, with neither team able to establish a lead of more than a single goal. That all changed after halftime, as the Auks made some adjustments and blitzed the Panthers, winning, 18-8, under bright, blue skies in Claymont. The second-seeded Auks advanced to the state semifinal round for the third consecutive season. This year, they will meet Padua, who defeated Tower Hill, 12-11, on the road on Saturday. The teams will meet Tuesday at a location and time to be announced. Archmere goalie Maura Smeader prepares for a shot from Polytech in Saturday's state quarterfinal match. (The Dialog/Mike Lang) Each team netted six goals in the opening 25 minutes, but it didn't take long for the hosts to nearly match that total in the second half. Lindsey Nolen began the half by clanging a shot off the post, but Caroline Donovan picked up her teammate shortly thereafter, going high against Panthers keeper Carleigh Knotts less than a minute in. "I think everyone realized that if we lose this game, we're done. So, it was about giving it our all the last 25 minutes, pushing to make sure we could get to the next round," Donovan said. Donovan won the ensuing faceoff, continuing the dominance she had shown all day. Archmere quickly worked the ball down low, and Kate Olsen found paydirt from about 10 feet out. It only took another 13 seconds for the Auks to score again. This time, it was Donovan once more. Olsen said the team made a key adjustment at the half that opened up the shooting lanes a bit. "In the first half, we just focused on driving from the top, and sometimes from the crease, which wasn't working as well as the clear, open cutter," she said. "I just took advantage of that, and so did my other teammates, to cut when the defender wasn't looking, although Poly had a great defense. We figured out a way to get to the middle and get open." Maura Smeader stopped an eight-meter opportunity, and the Auks started on the offensive again. Bridget McGonigle bounced one in as a penalty was called with 20 minutes on the clock. Archmere needed just 15 seconds of man-up time to strike again, as Olsen found McGonigle all alone in front of Knotts to make the score 11-6. The Auks tried to add to the lead, but Knotts came up with two outstanding saves to keep the Panthers' deficit at five. Unfortunately for No. 7 Polytech, Knotts appeared to turn an ankle following the second of those saves, and she had to watch the rest of the game from the bench. Mackenzie Estrada snuck a shot past Smeader at the 15:08 mark, finally snapping the Auks' scoring run at five. But the hosts kept up the relentless pressure, scoring the next seven goals. Lauren Ross (7) and Bridget McGonigle of Archmere chase Claire Fuchs of Polytech. (The Dialog/Mike Lang) Meghan Reilly got the first of those. Her stick was hit as she released, but the slowed shot seemed only to fool the new goalie, Holly Rembold. Nolen connected on an eight-meter shot, and Lauren Ross took a pass from Reilly behind the Panthers' defense to extend the advantage to 14-7. Olsen scored the next three goals on similar plays, using the team's new approach. The Auks set up behind the net, and Olsen found openings in the Polytech defense, accepted the pass while cutting and fired high. McGonigle came from behind the net for the final tally. The second half was in marked contrast to the first. The Panthers kicked off the scoring on an eight-meter shot by Estrada, but Archmere quickly answered with Olsen's first of the day. All told, each team held the lead three times in the first. Donovan scored three times in the half, including one play where she won the faceoff, drove in and scored in a matter of seconds. Estrada tied the game at six when she came from behind Smeader and sent a scoop shot past the keeper with 35 seconds left on the clock. Smeader and Knotts both had a memorable first half. Twice, Knotts stopped Donovan from point-blank rage on eight-meter opportunities. Olsen and Donovan each finished with five goals to lead the Auks. McGonigle had four, and Reilly added two. The Auks had a 26-15 shot advantage. Archmere (14-2) will be looking to avenge a regular-season loss to Padua; the Pandas defeated the Auks, 11-10, on May 1. Before the result of the Padua game was known, Donovan said it didn't matter who the semifinal opponent was. "It's exciting. It's our senior season, so we want to extend it as long as we can. Our team is about making the next play, making it to the next game. It doesn't matter who it is, we're going to come out and play our hardest. The tournament's a whole new ballgame," she said. Olsen added that the Auks are ready to advance past the semifinals, which is where the last two seasons have concluded. "We want to show the state what we're made of, and we want to make it to the 'chip." For the Panthers, Estrada and Jazmine Winfield each had three goals. Polytech finished with an 11-6 mark. Fourth-seeded Ursuline, the other Catholic school remaining in the field, advanced to the semifinals with a 21-6 win over St. Andrew's. The Raiders take on defending state champion and top seed Cape Henlopen. Caroline Donovan won most of her faceoffs. Alex Harrington is surrounded by Panthers. Archmere Academy Carleigh Knotts Caroline Donovan Kate Olsen Polytech High School Previous articleGrand slam lifts Cape Henlopen baseball past St. Mark's Next articleAva Ruggieri's goal in final minute sends Padua lacrosse to first-ever semifinal Tucker Holtz scores 19, but St. Thomas More boys basketball falls to Hodgson Salesianum sets pace with defense, rebounding in convincing hardwood win over Saint Mark's Padua defense key as Pandas knock Saint Mark's from ranks of unbeaten

David Akin is a Canadian reporter, currently the chief political correspondent for Global News. Akin's career began in 1993 with The Packet and Times in Orillia, Ontario, as the paper's city hall reporter. In 1995, he moved to The Chronicle Journal in Thunder Bay, where he worked as a senior reporter and joined The Hamilton Spectator and then the National Post, followed by The Globe and Mail. From 2001 to 2008, Akin was a parliamentary correspondent for CTV News before joining Canwest News Service (now known as Postmedia) as a national affairs correspondent. At CTV, Akin won a Gemini Award for his reporting. The Globe and Mail reported that he resigned from Canwest on June 10, 2010, to become the first reporter for Sun Media's new all news cable service. From 2011 to 2015, he was the national bureau chief for Sun Media and the Sun News Network and hosted The Daily Brief and later, the hour-long show Battleground. He was briefly a freelance reporter after the demise of the channel before returning to the Sun chain, following its acquisition by Postmedia, as parliamentary bureau chief and sole member of the chain's Parliamentary bureau. In February 2010, Akin reported, as fact, a rumor that Gordon Lightfoot had died. On September 13, 2022, Akin heckled newly-elected leader of the Official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, with profanity, as he attempted to hold his first press conference. References Canadian newspaper journalists Canadian male journalists Living people Canadian television news anchors Canadian political journalists 20th-century Canadian journalists 21st-century Canadian journalists Year of birth missing (living people)

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The Bee by Rebecca Moretti September 13, 2019 August 6, 2019 literallystories2014 It was early but the sun was already strong and high. In the distance, the road was shiny and sweaty as it curved between the red ground. It was going to be a hot day. In the East, the sun cast a hazy film over the hills. Lachman sat in the sultry shade of an olive tree as a single bee buzzed loudly and persistently around his head. He'd always found that bees were particularly drawn to him. Perhaps they knew how to spot a criminal. A white car slowed along the sweaty road, then stopped a few meters away from Lachman. He watched it from behind the tall cattails and the shrubbery. He was certain they could not see him. A thick bead of sweat trickled from his forehead into his white brow. It was hard not to move, with the bee buzzing around him. It was two men. Certainly lost in this part of the land where street signs are scarce. Keep going. Keep going, he thought. He heard the sound of gravel crunching under the hot tires. The car continued on its way. As he watched it go, he spotted a clearing across the road with thick, shady trees and a dark, shaded area. He thought it might be cooler than the shade of his little olive tree, and more hidden. The bee was driving him insane. It buzzed terribly and ceaselessly around his head like the nagging of some conscience he did not have. When it was safe to move again, he would kill it. The immense satisfaction he foresaw from this event instantly relaxed him, and he began to think of all the ways he could do it: crushing it between two rocks, smashing it against the tree bark with a branch, or simply stomping the life out of it, until that terrible buzzing was erased from the face of the earth. He wished he could kill them all. A red-backed lizard with a long, skinny tail made its way hesitantly over a rock, moving in quick jolts like a flip-book cartoon. The bee was driving him insane. He wanted to get out of this wilderness, dry and beautiful and biblical. He imagined ancestors walking through the land long ago, taking rest in a shaded clearing, or gazing up at the starry sky, so bright from the darkness of the land. He had barely slept the night before. He was afraid of waking up with a scorpion on his face. He'd just laid in a pile of hay, staring up at the dizzying brightness of the stars. He'd never bothered to learn the names of the constellations, but he recognized them always, having memorized their position in the summer sky. The lizard appeared to watch him from the eye on the right side of his green, wrinkly head, which was shaped like a blunt arrow, or the head of a snake. Perhaps, he thought, it had escaped punishment for its sins. For a moment, he felt a closeness to it. Now Lachman heard voices in the distance behind him. He felt the ugly muscle in his jaw clench. He needed to take a shit. When the voices faded away, Lachman pulled down his pants and squatted low to the hot ground. His feces was the same color as the red earth, the land that the ancestors had turned from a desert into an Eden, and then again this century. He had a brief respite from the bee, and immediately felt his pulse slow. He was almost out of water, and the nearest faucet was half a mile up the road. Surely, in broad daylight, he could not risk it. When the bee returned, it was even worse. He tried every way he could to kill it, but it was too fast. It escaped the branch, the rock, and even the grip of his hand. Every time he tried to destroy it, it only got closer to him. He, who had murdered dozens in cold blood, could not rid himself of a little bee. He didn't remember their faces as he led them to their death. The only one he remembered was a young girl with resplendent green eyes and dark hair. Her skin was as thin as plastic film stretched over bones, but his brain told him she was exceptionally beautiful. He was not touched by her beauty, but he recognized it objectively as one might gaze upon artwork that has no meaning to them. He felt no remorse. His only regrets were that his identity had been discovered, and that he could not kill the bee. At the same moment that the mighty powers of Israel were hunting for him, the bee was a greater nuisance to him. He didn't know why he'd come back. He couldn't remember anymore. Perhaps out of a sick curiosity. The curiosity of seeing something you've destroyed rise from its own ashes. He'd come to see with his eyes what he could not believe with his mind. He started forgetting why he was even there, so engrossed was he with destroying the bee, the bane of his existence on earth. He picked up two rocks and tried again to smash it. It wasn't fast, but somehow, he could never catch up to it. It was against his ear now, and he could feel its ghastly vibration reverberating throughout his entire being. The harder he tried to quash it, the stronger and louder its buzzing became. He was about to run over to the shaded area, when he saw dust coming up from the road. A car crunched its way along the sweaty gravel. It was a military van. Lachman's heart nearly stopped. He could not hear its beating amidst the deafening roar of the bee. For a moment, he believed he was in hell, though he did not believe in it. Two soldiers stepped out of the van and began speaking to each other in that strange tongue Lachman had never learned. All he could see was their dust-coated boots and the bottoms of their baggy fatigues. He wondered if they would recognize him, disheveled and brown and sickly as he was. Surely, they'd seen pictures, but in those he was a different man. A prominent doctor in Vienna, clean, well-shaven, with a sparkle in his eye. In the photo they'd circulated, he was Heinrich Friedsche. Now, he was Laszlo Lachman. The soldiers appeared to be kidding around with each other. One of them laughed. They stepped forward a little, and he could see their faces now. A boy and a girl. Neither older than twenty. Both with strong bodies, glowing skin, and shining eyes. Eyes that were not afraid of him. Of Lazlo Lachman. He reviewed their weapons, which were the standard-issue M16s given to allies by the Americans after Vietnam. They must have recently been shined, because they glistened in the sun, strapped around the strong, young bodies. The bee was relentless. Lachman shook his head silently, hoping the movement would propel it away, but it only got closer to him. The soldiers talked on. Lachman didn't understand what they were doing. Resting, flirting perhaps. He wished he could have killed the bee before. The shaded clearing across the road was no longer shaded. The sun had fallen on it, engulfing it as it engulfed the entire land, baking the ground like leavened bread. Then, there was silence. The bee was gone. Lachman nearly cried tears of joy. The soldiers headed back towards the van. He heard their fatigues crinkle against their knees as they walked, the gravel crunching under their boots. Without the bee, his life was bearable again. He could enjoy the feeling of the breeze on his sweaty neck, even the chirping of the birds in the olive trees. Suddenly, he felt a buzzing so close to his brain that he wanted to jump out of his skin. The bee was in his ear. He slapped it with his palm, but the monster only burrowed in deeper, its frantic buzzing echoing through the fleshy chambers of Lachman's skull. It was inside his head now. He was sure of it. He wanted to vomit, to expel the feeling of the bee from his body. He felt it buzzing around his brain, trying to dig its way into the meaty curves of his frontal lobe. Lachman picked up a nearby rock and began banging the sides of his skull with it. The rock grew a darker and darker crimson with each blow, and with each blow Lachman felt the bee was deeper in his brain. He could not live one more second with it. He struck harder, the sharp edge of the rock direct to his temple. The rock dripped with blood, staining the dry, red earth, the earth that made Adam out of dust and ashes. The blood covered his hands now. It stained his hands and it dripped from the rock. He felt the bee coming down through his throat now. He dropped the rock and grabbed his neck, trying to squeeze it out. He was choking on it. He choked himself as hard as he could, as the bee buzzed through the chords of his throat, spreading its vibration like a horrible music through his entire body, through the entire universe. The soldiers heard the movement, and made their way through the shrubbery towards the olive tree. Lachman could not hear them through the roar of the bee, which was everything now. He tried to bite it, but it always escaped the crush of his molars. It stung his tongue and the slimy insides of his cheeks, then dug into the roof of his mouth, digging tunnels through his flesh. He felt there was more than one. That it had multiplied and spread its offspring through his entire body. His mouth was so full of them he could not breathe. He couldn't keep it shut any longer. He opened his mouth and let out the first real scream of his life. Then, there was silence. He felt the real beauty of the world for the first time, as if the veil of apathy had been lifted from his eyes. Through tears, he looked up at the faces of the young soldiers. They stared at the bloody hand marks around his neck, at the crimson stone on the ground, on which the blood had already dried, and at Laszlo Lachman, crying on his knees. He watched the beautiful green eyes of the girl fix upon him, then harden as they recognized the monster before them. She lifted her gun, and the boy approached him. As Lachman's blood-stained hands were tied around his back, he felt a familiar buzzing settle around his ear. Rebecca Moretti Image by Harry Strauss from Pixabay Tagged fear, free reading, insanity, Israeli conflict, literally stories, madness, Short Fiction, soldiers Previous postThe Dream-Dresser by S. A. Leavesley Next postWeek 240 – Tulip, Superpain And A Saturday Special. 7 thoughts on "The Bee by Rebecca Moretti" sarahjameswrites says: Love this! The bee is different and works brilliantly. A stunning and moving story. The bee is a fine symbol for the man's inner workings. Very fine descriptive powers present. The bee, lizard and mere thought of a scorpion made me shiver. In regard to the heading pic…Maybe it's me, but the damn creature appears to be smiling. Intense and effective. I think I'd rather be driven mad with guilt by a tell-tale heart than by this vicious bee! bee! fuzzyheadedmang says: The bee of justice! I'm glad it was buzzing around. Interesting piece about a creature of instinct, coming back to the scene of his kill. He was a prominent doctor before. Wonder what took him to this place. On the other hand, Radovan Karadovic (sp?), the leader of Bosnia who ordered the massacre of 2000 Muslim men and boys was a child psychiatrist. doughawleyhotmailcom says: Did anyone else think of "The Tell tale heart"? Hi Rebecca, We have had a few stories this week that are sort of open to interpretation. This is more apparent when we read the comments. 'Manifestation' stories can either be naff metaphors or they leave the reader deliciously teased and wondering about specifics. It can be difficult to explore something that could be horror or medical but when done right, it makes for a very interesting story. This is a brilliant example on doing this very well. All the very best. Rebecca Moretti says: Thanks, Hugh!

Celebrate National Aviation Day with First Flight Society on August 19, 2022 Categories In Events, News The First Flight Society announced the 4th annual National Aviation Day at Dare County Regional Airport on August 19th, 2022. The event runs from 10AM-3PM and features Airplane Displays, Exhibitors, and Food Trucks. The mission of the celebration is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring, and celebrating the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and helping educate the world about aviation. NAD is a free event aimed at all ages. NAD is also Orville Wright's birthday. Former president Franklin D. Roosevelt was the creator of National Aviation Day, deciding for the first time in 1939 that the nation should celebrate the growth and advancements being made in aviation. Our keynote speaker will be historian Larry Tise. His presentation is titled "The Elusive Orville Wright from Kitty Hawk and Beyond." Another highlight will be Warbird rides. To combine the First Flight Society observation of National Aviation Day and the mission of the Commemorative Air Force, the Capital Wing will bring the queen of its fleet, a TBM-3E Avenger named "Doris Mae" on August 19th and 20th and provide warbird rides to the public. Advance purchases of rides in the TBM can be made online at: www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org. Confirmed exhibitors include Kitty Hawk Kites, Civil Air Patrol, Military Aviation Museum, Elizabeth City State University, Dare County Radio Control Flyers, AOPA, Dare County and Tubbs Hot Dogs. Dare County Regional airport (MQI) is located at 410 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954. Additional information can be found at www.nationalaviationday.org. The Kill Devil Hills Memorial Association, later named First Flight Society, began as a group of local businessmen who successfully petitioned the US Congress to fund and build a monument to the Wright Brothers' 1903 achievement. The FFS plans an annual celebration at the Wright Brothers National Memorial on December 17th to memorialize the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, NC. Tags 2022, Birthday, dare County, Manteo, NAD, national aviation day, Orville Wright, warbirds

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Q: Count words in in hashmap Not sure if I should be posting this here, but I am not sure if my update can be seen on my last post. I have a program that I need to print out the words that the user enters in as long as they are included in the example.text file (legalEnglishWords) and count them. Right now I am printing everything in the example.text, instead of just the ones entered by the user. import java.io.*; import java.util.HashMap; import java.util.Map; import java.util.Scanner; public class Affine_English2 { public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException { Map<String, Integer> legalEnglishWords = new HashMap<>(); Scanner file = new Scanner(new File("example.txt")); while (file.hasNextLine()) { String line = file.nextLine(); for (String word : line.split(" ")) { { legalEnglishWords.put(word, 0); } } } file.close(); Scanner scan = new Scanner(System.in); System.out.println("Please enter in a message: "); String message = scan.nextLine(); System.out.println(""); scan.close(); for (String userInput : message.split(" ")) { if (legalEnglishWords.containsKey(userInput)) { System.out.println("\"" +userInput + "\" is an English word "); } } System.out.println(""); for( String word : message.split(" ")) { if (!legalEnglishWords.containsKey(word)) { legalEnglishWords.put(word, 1); } else { legalEnglishWords.put(word, legalEnglishWords.get(word) + 1); } } for (String word: legalEnglishWords.keySet()) { System.out.println("the word \"" + word + "\" occurred " + legalEnglishWords.get(word) + " times"); } } } This is the output Please enter in a message: aaat is is this are that "is" is an English word "is" is an English word "this" is an English word "are" is an English word "that" is an English word the word "but" occurred 0 times the word "" occurred 0 times the word "use" occurred 0 times the word "had" occurred 0 times the word "do" occurred 0 times the word "your" occurred 0 times the word "when" occurred 0 times the word "that" occurred 1 times the word "his" occurred 0 times the word "from" occurred 0 times the word "if" occurred 0 times the word "you" occurred 0 times the word "they" occurred 0 times the word "all" occurred 0 times the word "which" occurred 0 times the word "in" occurred 0 times the word "this" occurred 1 times the word "is" occurred 2 times the word "it" occurred 0 times the word "an" occurred 0 times the word "each" occurred 0 times the word "she" occurred 0 times the word "as" occurred 0 times the word "at" occurred 0 times the word "word" occurred 0 times the word "be" occurred 0 times the word "line" occurred 0 times the word "for" occurred 0 times the word "their" occurred 0 times the word "we" occurred 0 times the word "can" occurred 0 times the word "how" occurred 0 times the word "not" occurred 0 times the word "are" occurred 1 times the word "and" occurred 0 times the word "of" occurred 0 times the word "by" occurred 0 times the word "have" occurred 0 times the word "where" occurred 0 times the word "said" occurred 0 times the word "on" occurred 0 times the word "a" occurred 0 times the word "or" occurred 0 times the word "was" occurred 0 times the word "i" occurred 0 times the word "the" occurred 0 times the word "with" occurred 0 times the word "what" occurred 0 times the word "there" occurred 0 times the word "to" occurred 0 times the word "he" occurred 0 times the word "aaat" occurred 1 times It does what is intended, counting the number of times the word was used, but it prints every word in the file. It also adds words from the user not included in the file and counts them as well( last line above). This is not what I want. Any help would be great. A: I think you had to remove single line: if (!legalEnglishWords.containsKey(word)){ legalEnglishWords.put(word, 1);// this adds unknown words to your dictionary } It should then look like this (short version): for (String userInput : message.split(" ")) { if (legalEnglishWords.containsKey(userInput)) { System.out.println("\"" + userInput + "\" is an English word "); legalEnglishWords.put(userInput, legalEnglishWords.get(userInput) + 1); } } System.out.println(""); for (String word : legalEnglishWords.keySet()) { System.out.println("the word \"" + word + "\" occurred " + legalEnglishWords.get(word) + " times"); } A: There are two points: * *Printing everything: you need to filter the values with an int value > 0 (Hint: use entrySet() to increase performance) for (Entry<String, Integer> word : legalEnglishWords.entrySet()) if (word.getValue() > 0) System.out.println("the word \"" + word.getKey() + "\" occurred " + word.getValue() + " times"); *Also printing "new" user input: you put these values into the map via legalEnglishWords.put(word, 1);. Now the word is listed in the map and if you wrote the same false word again its count will be increased. If you want to collect false words you may create a new map.

Internet sales are forecast to account for 15%-20% of the food and beverage sector's overall sales by 2025 — a potential tenfold increase over 2016. This signals big opportunities for food and beverage packaging converters that can anticipate the evolving needs of brand owners and consumers. It also raises two key questions: How will the product look on the digital shelf and will it arrive at the consumer's doorstep intact? This Executive Insights looks at the critical challenges facing packaging converters and retailers when it comes to both primary packaging and secondary packaging in the digital age. The future looks bright for all things ecommerce in the food and beverage sector, fueled by Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods, a growing millennial consumer base and increased consumer adoption rates driven by retailers' push to improve the user experience. But this optimism isn't confined to grocery retailers, meal kit companies and food-delivery outfits. Internet sales are forecast to account for 15%-20% of the food and beverage sector's overall sales by 2025 — a potential tenfold increase over 2016 — which foreshadows big opportunities for food and beverage packaging converters that can anticipate the evolving needs of brand owners and consumers (see Figure 1). And the payoff could be just as lucrative for food and beverage brand owners that can thoughtfully and strategically adapt their packaging to an online promotion and home delivery model. In this Executive Insights, we discuss why ecommerce penetration rates have been historically low in the food and beverage sector — and why we believe the market is poised for significant growth. We also analyze the unique and urgent challenges that packaging converters and brand owners face when it comes to primary and secondary ecommerce food and beverage packaging. What do the key players need to consider as they position themselves to win in this brave new world? Can the digital shelf compete with the real thing? Historically, low food and beverage ecommerce penetration rates have been fueled by both a dearth of affordable, quality ecommerce options and consumer inertia. First, brick-and-mortar grocery retailers typically see low-single-digit profit margins due to the high cost of managing perishable products and cold-chain distribution. No exception to that rule, ecommerce retail grocers struggle with the same challenges of balancing overhead with affordable retail prices. Consumers have also driven lagging sales, lacking enthusiasm for a model that has seen challenges in providing quick fulfillment and delivery service — especially for unplanned or impulse buys. Many consumers also prefer to physically select products such as fresh produce and meats themselves. It's the so-called banana problem (i.e., being able to choose based on whether the consumer wants a very ripe banana for banana bread or prefers a relatively unripe banana for snacking). What's driving the projected 18-percentage-point increase (2% to 15%-20%) in the online share of food and beverage sales by 2025? Millennials, unsurprisingly, are leading the charge (see Figure 2). Roughly half of this plugged-in population has purchased groceries online (versus just 25% of baby boomers), and L.E.K.'s 2018 Consumer Survey suggests those numbers will surge over the next 12 years as the millennial consumer population matures. In fact, millennials are projected to account for 40% of all U.S. discretionary spending within the next two years. The optimistic outlook isn't just limited to millennials, though. Consumers as a whole are expected to purchase more of their groceries online, as retailers and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand owners tackle obstacles that have plagued adoption by improving online platforms and ensuring sluggish fulfillment becomes a thing of the past. According to the 2018 L.E.K. Consumer Survey, 34% of consumers anticipate purchasing over 40% of their groceries online in the next 12 months, up from the 22% of consumers who currently do so. Consumers aren't the only driving force. New partnerships and business models continue to emerge following Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods and Walmart's acquisition of Jet.com, upping the competition among brick-and-mortar grocery retailers (see Figure 3). Looking forward, warehouse automation and new delivery methods (e.g., drones, autonomous cars) are expected to decrease operational costs and take customer service to the next level. All told, online food and beverage retail numbers look to be on the upswing after a consistently meager ecommerce performance. But are brand owners fully prepared for ecommerce's effect on primary and secondary product packaging? And is the packaging ecosystem ready for what's next? Packaging that works for a brick-and-mortar store doesn't necessarily prove successful for online promotion and "last mile" delivery, and as the food and beverage ecommerce landscape evolves, primary and secondary packaging will have to keep pace. Brand owners — and subsequently packaging converters — will feel the effects in different ways depending on which food and beverage ecommerce segment they primarily play in and how they sell and deliver their products. First, let's take a look at the three broad segments of the burgeoning food and beverage ecommerce market, which are driven largely by consumer shopping and consumption behavior (see Figure 4). Grocery delivery and pickup: "Click and collect" brand owners use the same primary packaging for in-store and online sales, as online orders are fulfilled by the brick-and-mortar stores. This segment is adapting the packaging in a variety of ways. For example, heavier substrates (e.g., metals, glass) are being switched out for lighter substrates (e.g., plastics, paper), and there is greater usage of supplementary protective packaging to prevent leakage/damage in the last mile (e.g., film overwrap around closure). Unlike click-and-collect orders, grocery full-basket and limited-basket delivery orders are fulfilled through a central warehouse and don't require identical primary packaging for in-store and online sales. However, many brand owners continue to use the same packaging to maintain brand consistency, particularly as most companies view product packaging as an important in-home marketing tool. In this model, providers more commonly utilize traditional logistics/shipping carriers to fulfill via parcels, which may require incremental protective packaging in the last mile (e.g., void fill, cushioning, wrapping). Looking forward, there is potential for grocery full-basket and limited-basket delivery brand owners to utilize separate, no-frills packaging solely for the ecommerce sales channel. This packaging, however, would likely be limited to high-volume/high-consumption products, with an additional layer of secondary packaging that can be simplified. For instance, brand owners could package center-store foods, such as snack bars, in less-expensive multipacks that are shrink-wrapped or overlapped in lieu of the expensive cartons used for in-store sales. Consider Amazon's frustration-free packaging, which was introduced in 2008 in the hopes of ending "wrap rage." Amazon works with manufacturers to design cardboard boxes that contain their products and can be sent directly to the consumer — called "ship in own container" — eliminating the need for an additional shipping box. DTC products, meal kits and fresh ready-to-eat meals: Brand owners typically sell their products exclusively online, so product packaging already accounts for the last mile as well as additional secondary packaging/packing material (e.g., insulated boxes, bubble wrap, honeycomb, dry ice). Meal kit delivery brand owners typically use expanded polystyrene (EPS) and EPS substitutes (e.g., specialty multibarrier insulated cooler bags) in outer packaging, while films and vacuum bags are used for ingredients. Restaurant meal delivery: Sustainability appears to be at the forefront of this segment's packaging needs. EPS is losing share to sustainable food-service packaging made from agricultural byproduct pulps (e.g., clamshells). And packaging is increasingly being used as a point of differentiation among meal-delivery consumers, who typically are younger, more educated and more environmentally conscious, or for consumers who don't want to deal with the hassle of extra packaging. Food and beverage brand owners and packaging companies find themselves at a crossroads where brick-and-mortar and ecommerce packaging intersect. How do brand owners position themselves to win in this changing digital landscape? And how do packaging companies meet brand owners' shifting demands for food and beverage products being sold through the ecommerce channel? Let's take a look at the critical challenges that packaging companies and brand owners face when it comes to both primary packaging (what the consumer takes out of the box) and secondary packaging (what protects the product from the store/warehouse through the last mile) in the digital age. Food and beverage brand owners and packaging companies find themselves at a crossroads where brick-and-mortar and ecommerce packaging intersect. How do brand owners position themselves to win in this changing digital landscape? And how do packaging companies meet brand owners' shifting demands for food and beverage products being sold through the ecommerce channel? Let's take a look at the critical challenges that packaging companies and brand owners face when it comes to both primary packaging (what the consumer takes out of the box) and secondary packaging (what protects the product from the store/warehouse through the last mile) in the digital age. Challenge 1: Is what you see what you get? Most consumers have been there: They're online and poised to click "buy." But they hesitate because they can't "see" the product, whether to size up the cereal box, determine the banana's degree of ripeness or read the ingredients on the bag of gluten-free cookies. Consumers use their five senses to interact with the product and primary packaging in brick-and-mortar stores but can't do so online. Thoughtful digital display and primary packaging become critical. Consider a product's relative size and value, which are less evident on the digital shelf. Cereal boxes, for example, seem uniform in dimension on Amazon.com despite obvious differences on a brick-and-mortar store shelf. Relative size isn't the only issue. Digital product images are smaller, and as a result, any text is more difficult to read on mobile devices. Messages such as flavor cues and product claims (gluten-free, organic) can get lost on small screens. The overarching challenge for retailers and packagers is this: The physical product that arrives on the doorstep must meet the consumer's expectations based on the digital display. Some brand owners have employed solutions such as investing in new product images specifically designed for the digital shelf. These images might display additional ingredient flavors or show the open box to ensure the consumer's expectations will not be dashed at the doorstep (see Figure 5). Challenge 2: Can marketing go beyond the last mile? Packaging is a key marketing tool for the brand, not only on brick-and-mortar and digital shelves but in the consumer's home as well; purchasers interact with packaging once it reaches their front door. Packaging remains in the consumer's home after purchase and continues to communicate the brand's message to the purchaser and anyone else in the home, including family members and visitors. Packaging also prompts the consumer to reorder. Imagine a soda bottle in the fridge. It's eye-catching and colorful; it shouts "refreshing." Anyone who opens the fridge sees it, and the brand name and product stick in their mind each time. And while at-home packaging must be appealing and convey the brand message, it must also communicate product attributes or guarantees, whether it is "easy to use," promises "leak free" storage or contains "fresh" food. If the product delivers on the packaging's promise, the consumer is more likely to reorder. This presents a conundrum for both brand owners and packagers. While there is a temptation to create no-frills primary packaging solely for the ecommerce sales channel (e.g., Amazon's frustration-free packaging), brand owners should proceed with caution, as there is a risk the consumer will perceive the ecommerce product with downgraded packaging (e.g., DTC wine shipped in corrugated packages) to be inferior to the retail product. Even with food and beverage ecommerce penetration forecast to increase significantly, many consumers will still shop through the omnichannel (i.e., through both ecommerce and traditional retail channels), and primary packaging will need to reinforce a clear brand identity across multiple channels. Are key brand and product messages continuing to be effectively communicated? Is the packaging image optimized for the digital first moment of truth? Does the product packaging match not only the digital shelf graphics but also the quality expectations set for the consumer? Does the packaging translate from digital shelf to physical manifestation of the brand experience? Will the packaging serve as an effective marketing tool within the home, creating consumer loyalty and prompting repeat purchases? Does the primary packaging used in the ecommerce channel reinforce a clear brand identity in traditional retail channels? Challenge 1: Will it arrive in one piece? Secondary packaging (i.e., the packaging that protects the primary packaging) introduces a set of incremental challenges that don't exist in the traditional retail channel. Consumers who purchase products from a brick-and-mortar store are responsible for taking the product through the last mile — and packages have been engineered with that in mind. The ecommerce channel adds a new layer of accountability for brand owners and retailers. Not only must they take the product through that last mile — they must ensure it makes that journey intact. Successful protection from leakage and damage is critical to food and beverage ecommerce penetration. Bottled water or soup, for example, may require additional secondary packaging support (e.g., multilayer film overwrap to ensure that the product does not break during transport). Or consider the comingling of fragile products such as potato chips with nonfood items such as laundry detergent, or the shipping of cans that are shaken during transport. Brand owners are increasingly looking to packaging converters to design secondary packaging solutions that will prevent shipping-related damage yet still offer a packaging opening experience that surprises and delights the consumer. Challenge 2: Does box size matter? Gone are the days of shipping costs based on weight only. In the past, retailers had the option of shipping lightweight products in large boxes and using "void fill" products such as crumpled paper or air pillows to keep the product from moving within the box during transport. Now, major shipping players UPS and FedEx have moved to "DimWeight" or dimensional-weight pricing, in which both weight and box size impact freight expenses. Brand owners and packaging converters, including DTC product and grocery-delivery companies, are racing to find solutions to "right size" boxes — that is, to fit the box to product dimensions rather than the other way around — in order to reduce shipping costs. This includes DTC product and grocery delivery companies. Some solutions include "box on demand," in which equipment makes a corrugated box that is specifically measured, cut and folded to the exact dimensions needed by the product. With box on demand, void fill to prevent nonfragile product (e.g., a box of pasta) from shifting within the box becomes less important and may be needed only for protection of the more fragile items (e.g., a glass jar of pasta sauce). Other solutions to make DimWeighting more affordable include heavily padded flexible mailers (often plastic, paper or hybrid), which provide the benefit of protection and smaller dimensions relative to a box, though they may work only for select food product categories that are well-protected already (e.g., a box of granola bars). While some of these box right-sizing technologies are on the market today, there are still meaningful technical barriers to mass adoption (e.g., equipment speeds). Brand owners and package converters must assess packaging based on their specific category to ensure the product will be protected through the last mile — for example, a 24-pack of water requires different protective packaging bullseye overwrap than does a jar of pasta sauce (e.g., closure film with cushioning). With the advent of DimWeight pricing, brand owners must ensure they're utilizing the most cost-effective shipping model for their specific category and must consider right-size boxes if needed. Ecommerce sales in the food and beverage sector are projected to increase significantly by 2025, up 18 percentage points from 2016 levels (2% in 2016 to 15%-20% in 2025). Food and beverage brand owners and packaging converters alike should plan now for the onslaught of online sales that is sure to come, bearing in mind that brick-and-mortar product packaging won't necessarily be as effective in the digital age. The twofold purpose of packaging as a powerful marketing tool and as a protector during the last mile invites two questions for ecommerce retailers and packagers: How will the product look on the digital shelf and will it arrive at the consumer's doorstep intact? Ancillary considerations arise, too, including in-home marketing beyond the digital shelf and innovative packaging/shipping options such as box on demand. Those who can thoughtfully and urgently act upon these implications will be the ones who pull away from the pack.

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Illinois Springfield a $183,603 grant over two years to study ethical implications in computer science education. Researchers will use the grant to explore whether college students can benefit from learning ethics early on in introductory computer science classes. At issue is whether early exposure to ethics not only leads to a better ethical understanding, but improves overall technical skills. UIS Computer Science Instructor Mary Sheila Tracy and Ray Schroeder, Director of UIS' Center for Online Learning, Research, and Service are part of the project's research team. The grant will be shared with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researcher Michael Loui, a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Ken Urban, a Computer Science and Information Technology faculty member at Parkland College in Champaign; and Barbara Moskal, an expert on assessment, and a faculty member at the Colorado School of Mines. Miller and the other researchers plan to design a customizable online teaching module for ethics content that can be used by other colleges and universities, who may not have instructors confident about teaching ethics themselves. "More ethically aware computer professionals can be expected to produce more reliable, safer computer systems that are more appropriate for user needs," said Miller. If the study demonstrates the technical worth of ethics education in computer science, there could be a broadly based increase in computer science instructors who incorporate ethics in their teaching. This, in turn, would mean that computer professionals would be more aware of, and better prepared to deal with these issues. "Introducing ethics earlier puts technical skills into a broader social context, and illustrates that computing has consequences and can be used to good (or ill) effect," said Miller. Miller believes offering computer science courses that include explicit ethical content are more likely to be attractive to women and other underrepresented groups. Some research suggests that women are more interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects, and particularly in computer science, when technical details are put into context. UIS offers both bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, which are designed to teach students the fundamental skills and core theories of computer science that power the rapid technological change in the world today. Both programs are offered in a face-to-face and an online environment. For more information on the grant, contact Professor Keith Miller at 217/206-7327 or email [email protected].

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Q: PHP - Can't post an image to my restful service I'm trying to use cURL to post an image to my REStful service's picture upload method. The restful service requires a request in the following format: - Accept: application/json Accept-Encoding: gzip,deflate,sdch Accept-Language: en-US,en;q=0.8 Content-Length: 782 Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary5dQ1ta4rvOvWtjff It also uses an authorization token string. Here's my PHP code: - $_FILES['file'] was passed to this as $data, as a sidenote. move_uploaded_file($data["tmp_name"], "../uploaded_files/images/".$data["name"]); $data_string = "@".realpath("../uploaded_files/images/".$data["name"]).";type=image/png"; $ch = curl_init($url); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $data_string); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CERTINFO, true); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false); $boundary = md5(date('U')); $http_headers = array( 'Authorization: Bearer '.$_SESSION['Auth'], 'Accept: application/json', 'Accept-Encoding: gzip,deflate,sdch', 'Content-Length: '.$data['size'], "Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=$boundary"."\r\n" ); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, $http_headers); $result = curl_exec($ch); $info = curl_getinfo($ch); To the best of my knowledge, this should match and work, however it doesn't. When I include the Content-Length (as it's required and will generate a 411 code otherwise), the server freezes up and then after a long time it generates this error:- SSL read: error:00000000:lib(0):func(0):reason(0), errno 0 Does anyone have any idea what I might be doing wrong? I'm able to successfully Post JSON and other content types using the above code, it seems to just be specific for me trying to POST an image that way. Edit: I've been told the @ method for file upload is deprecated, so I've adjust my code to this: - $path = realpath("../upload_files/images/".$data["name"]); $cfile = curl_file_create($path, 'image/png','file_upload'); $data_string = array('file_upload' => $cfile); However now it generates a 400 status code for "bad request". Am I using this method wrong, or is there something I'm missing? I've tried the Object oriented version below as well, but it generated the same issue. $cfile = new CURLFile($path,'image/png','file_upload'); A: Most likely the problem is related to Content-Type of your request. Judging the given format it should be set to multipart/form-data, i.e. the sent data should be encoded as multipart/form-data. According to manual, in order to set Content-Type header to multipart/form-data you have to set CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS option to an array (not URL-encoded string as in your code). In this case the data will be encoded as multipart/form-data automatically. So your code should look like this: move_uploaded_file($data["tmp_name"], "../uploaded_files/images/".$data["name"]); $path = realpath("../uploaded_files/images/".$data["name"]); $data = array('file' => "@$path;type=image/png"); $ch = curl_init($url); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1); curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $data_string); ... BTW: @ prefix is only deprecated since PHP 5.5.0. A: I've discovered the issue here. The restful service that my cURL is attempting to connect to requires the Content Disposition headers to be set, something that cURL intentionally ignores, as it sets its own boundaries. This being the case, it's impossible to accomplish what I'm trying to do using this API's method as is, with PHP. That is, unless anyone knows of a different php libraries where setting content dispositions is possible.

Q: I am using crud technique in Laravel, and having trouble in editing and deleting data from multi table through one form I am having this error: Undefined property: Illuminate\Database\Query\Builder::$id Code: $info = DB::table('info') ->join('projectdetails', 'info.id', '=', 'projectdetails.project_id') ->select('info.*', 'projectdetails.*') ->where('info.id',$id); //dd($info); return view('info.edit', compact('info')); edit.blade.php <form action="{{route('info.update',$info->id)}}" method="post"> A: Your $info is a Query Builder object, please try: ->where('info.id',$id)->first(); A: Passing parameters to the route is done with the following syntax: {{ route('info.update', ['id' => $info->id]) }} Second to this, your controller should expect to receive the $id: public function method(Request $request, $id) { // logic } Last, you must make sure that your route is expecting the id by using the {id} option within your route helper. An example would be: Route::get('model/{id}', 'ModelController@store'); I hope this helps.

Having grown up in Pennsylvania, and having most of my family and family of friends involved or tied to the steel industry in one way or another, what is happening in Hamilton today feels very familiar. Both major steel cities in PA, Bethlehem, where I grew up, and Pittsburgh are experiencing significant urban renewal. Whether through arts and culture, small business, health care or the tech industry, it is wonderful to see new hope for post-industrial cities and towns. That being said, it is always a question of how fast, how much, and most importantly, how to make sure people are not left behind with the changes and growth. This past week, the search for a new space for Michael Thomas, Hamilton took me to many different neighborhoods. Some are clearly seeing the benefits of change more than others. In driving through and walking around neighborhoods in the city, it also became clear that there are some very special people here with some very strong roots. It was great to see the signs of progress, but also very comforting to literally see the signs of the history of this amazing city which is now home. This past weekend we took a couple of short road trips and on one of them ended up at Vineland Estates Winery in Niagara for lunch. The food, wines and views were all really nice. When you come to Hamilton to visit, it is a quick drive to Niagara and a worthwhile trip for sure. Today, I spent a little over an hour at the Hamilton Farmers' Market. It's a great market that offers lots of inspiration both visually and gastronomically. Walking for many hours in the city this week, I was inspired and moved by the beautiful places of worship. While I was able to enter a few, I guess it is a somewhat sad testament to the times that so many were locked. That being said, enjoying the exterior architecture filled me with awe and admiration for the men and women who designed and built such incredible structures. We are discovering a vibrant music scene in Hamilton. A concert series called "Live on Locke" is a benefit for the charity "An Instrument For Every Child". " AIFEC provides ALL children with a high quality music education and allows them to explore their creative potential. This program will build self-esteem, develop leadership and teamwork skills and realize a sense of fulfillment. AIFEC will greatly assist in successfully carrying children forward, as vital citizens of their community." The Friday night concerts are in a beautiful church with fantastic acoustics on Homewood Ave. The lineup of performers includes Hawksley Workman and 54-40. This weekend is Supercrawl. It is a huge music and arts festival that attracts about 100,000 visitors. This year it features Spoon, Arkells, The Daptone Super Soul Revue, art, food and a pyrotechnic aerial circus show. Come on down....all events are free!

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Well | 'Fat Talk' Compels but Carries a Cost Dieting and Weight 'Fat Talk' Compels but Carries a Cost By Jan Hoffman May 27, 2013 1:15 pm May 27, 2013 1:15 pm Credit Ken Orvidas Over winter break, Carolyn Bates, a college senior, and a friend each picked out five pairs of jeans at a Gap store in Indianapolis and eagerly tried them on. But the growing silence in their separate fitting rooms was telling. At last, one friend called out, "Dang it, these fit everywhere but my thighs! I wish my legs weren't so huge." The response: "My pair is way too long. I need to be taller or skinnier!" The young women slumped out of the store, feeling lousy. This exchange is what psychological researchers call "fat talk," the body-denigrating conversation between girls and women. It's a bonding ritual they describe as "contagious," aggravating poor body image and even setting the stage for eating disorders. Some researchers have found that fat talk is so embedded among women that it often reflects not how the speaker actually feels about her body but how she is expected to feel about it. And while research shows that most women neither enjoy nor admire fat talk, it compels them. In one study, 93 percent of college women admitted to engaging in it. Alexandra F. Corning, a research associate professor in psychology at the University of Notre Dame, wondered whether a woman's size would affect her likability when she engaged in fat talk. As an online experiment, Dr. Corning showed 139 undergraduates photos of two thin and two overweight women, each making either a positive or negative remark about her body. Because of the stigma against heavier people, Dr. Corning expected that the most popular option would be a thin woman who made positive comments about her body. But she found that wasn't the case. The most likable woman chosen by the students was overweight and quoted as saying: "I know I'm not perfect, but I love the way I look. I know how to work with what I've got, and that's all that matters." The results were heartening, Dr. Corning said, a glimmer that nearly two decades of positive body-image campaigns may be taking hold. But, she acknowledged, her experiment had limitations. "Are the students really liking these women the most? Or are they saying it because they think they should?" said Dr. Corning. "They might like them more, but would they really want to hang out with them?" Renee Engeln, who directs the Body and Media Lab at Northwestern University, cautioned that "we have complicated reactions to confident women in general, and particularly to women who are confident about their bodies. Women sometimes see them as arrogant." Fat talk has insinuated itself among men, too, Dr. Engeln added, though it is far less frequent than with women. In addition, men are more likely to place emphasis on different issues, like muscular bulk or being too thin, something women rarely fret about, she said. But putting a stop to fat talk is difficult. Dr. Corning said, in part because it feels airless and scripted and seems to offer the responder no avenue to change the dynamic without threatening the relationship. She gave an example: First friend: "I can't believe I ate that brownie. I am so fat!" Second friend: "You must be joking — you are so not fat. Just look at my thighs." The second friend's reply, an "empathetic" self-deprecating retort to maintain the friendship on equal standing, includes reflexive praise of the first friend's body, supposedly feeding the first friend's hungry cry for affirmation, Dr. Corning said. But to do so, the second friend has eviscerated herself, a toxic tear-down by comparison. Dr. Corning said that to break the cycle, a person shouldn't engage. But particularly for younger women, it's hard to say something like, "Hey, no negative self-talk!" or "Why do we put ourselves down?" Instead, for adolescents, she suggested, "Keep it light; it's not a moment for major social activism. Teenagers can change the topic. They do it all the time." Ms. Bates, who recently graduated from Notre Dame, pointed out that "when you focus on clothes and make it about your body, you've put your friend in a position where she can't say anything right. She can't be honest, because it could come off as hurtful." That winter day, as she and her friend drove away from the Gap feeling so deflated, her friend said, "We always get good clothes from that store, but their new pants just don't 'get' us!" It wasn't that their bodies didn't fit the clothes; the clothes didn't fit their bodies. Ever since, said Ms. Bates, when the friends try on clothes that don't fit, their go-to remark has become, "This doesn't get me!" And, taking a cue from the positive-image primer, they leave it at that. A version of this article appears in print on 05/28/2013, on page D4 of the NewYork edition with the headline: u2018Fat Talku2019 Carries a Cost. Battling Cancer Together Really? The Claim: Fresh Produce Has More Nutrients Than Canned

Q: Inequality constraints programmatically swift So I have completely coded the whole settings vc for my app using code (no storyboards) and I was wondering how do you make the constraints that you created inequality ones? Meaning that if the app is run on a iPhone 7 plus then the constraints would be as I coded them to be, however when you run the app on a iPhone se everything is on top of each other and not the right proportion. I only know how to do this in storyboards with using inequalities but how do you implement that in code? This is the first time that I am not using storyboards at all, so I am a little new. Thank you in advance! some code of what the constraints looks like: func setupProfileImageView() { //need x, y, width, height constraints profileImageView.centerXAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.centerXAnchor).isActive = true profileImageView.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.topAnchor, constant: 120).isActive = true profileImageView.widthAnchor.constraint(equalToConstant: 160).isActive = true profileImageView.heightAnchor.constraint(equalToConstant: 160).isActive = true } A: Just create two constraints - one for minimum (greaterThanOrEqualTo) and one for maximum (lessThanOrEqualTo). myButton.widthAnchor.constraint(greaterThanOrEqualToConstant: 60).isActive = true myButton.widthAnchor.constraint(lessThanOrEqualToConstant: 120).isActive = true There's a few tricks to do if you need set priorities, but it doesn't appear that you need to. If you've placed everything correctly (X and Y) this should do it. A: Your simplest bet would be to stay with your methods, and apply a constant based on an algorithm. For example: func setupProfileImageView() { //need x, y, width, height constraints var idealTop : CGFloat = view.frame.height * (some value) //so that it equals a value that changes with each screen size in a way that you feel ok with idealTop = idealTop < 60 ? 60 : idealTop //makes sure that the constraint doesnt fall bellow 60.. profileImageView.centerXAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.centerXAnchor).isActive = true profileImageView.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.topAnchor, constant: idealTop).isActive = true profileImageView.widthAnchor.constraint(equalToConstant: 160).isActive = true profileImageView.heightAnchor.constraint(equalToConstant: 160).isActive = true } Second, I would recommend that for any layout that implies elements being vertically aligned and in the same level of view hierachy, to distance them by a similar way, and by making sure that each element's topAnchor refers to the element above it's bottomAnchor. A little trick you could do, is to store the value of your profileImage's topAnchor into a variable, so that you can access it's value for the other elements, like so: var profileImageTopAnchor : NSLayoutConstraint? func setupProfileImageView() { //need x, y, width, height constraints var idealTop : CGFloat = view.frame.height * (some value) //so that it equals a value that changes with each screen size in a way that you feel ok with idealTop = idealTop < 60 ? 60 : idealTop //makes sure that the constraint doesnt fall bellow 60.. profileImageView.centerXAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.centerXAnchor).isActive = true profileImageTopAnchor = profileImageView.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.topAnchor, constant: idealTop) profileImageTopAnchor.isActive = true //otherwise it wont get activated profileImageView.widthAnchor.constraint(equalToConstant: 160).isActive = true profileImageView.heightAnchor.constraint(equalToConstant: 160).isActive = true } func setupProfileImageView() { let topAnchor = profileImageTopAnchor != nil ? profileImageTopAnchor!.constant : (/*Some arbitrary value here .. or repeat as above with a fraction value of the view.frame*/) let topAnchorValue : CGFloat = topAnchor * (some value) //this way, the spacing will change based on the spacing you declare on top of your image.. //And say that you have three other elements stacked vertically.. elementA.constraint(equalTo: profileImageView.topAnchor, constant: topAnchorValue).isActive = true elementB.constraint(equalTo: elementA.topAnchor, constant: topAnchorValue).isActive = true elementC.constraint(equalTo: elementB.topAnchor, constant: topAnchorValue).isActive = true } You could go further into detecting the actual screen size, and correlating that with a list to see which phone model is being used.. to then apply specific constraints.. but as this sentence is getting longer, so are the reasons as to why the method above is more straightforward!

Mu Legend – Review (PC) #gaming Latest Reviews PC/Steam Game Reviews 08/09/2018 MU Legend is the latest development by WEBZEN in the MU series (MU online and MU origin), It is also the latest installment of its kind in the 'dungeon crawler' experience. It envelops you into a world of dark fantasy with a huge element of the "hack 'n' slash" genre whilst also being the most addictive and time-consuming MMO I have come across! I can't stress this enough! I downloaded this game from steam 3 weeks ago, and I can honestly say I don't think a day has gone by where I haven't put at least 6-8 hours into this! Spanning across 5 classes, with each offering specifics designed to your gameplay, whether it be tanks, healers, damage dealers, mages or the good old fashion assassins! Each class comes with unique stats, abilities, and weapons. In game loot drops for all classes, so it is irrelevant which class you are, offering you the ability to trade with your friends to help level them up a little quicker. Like most games of the genre the world is split into 2, heavily dominated by the PvE side of things with an unparalleled amount of missions within each of the 7 regions (Well that's from what I can currently see, who knows what waits beyond this) with each of these regions consisting of anywhere between 4 and 6 smaller regions inside with plenty of locations to explore inside each of those smaller regions, such as smaller single player dungeons and the rift (which we will come to shortly) The entire questing system of this game is just laid out beautifully everything is broken down into 3 quest types, you have your main quest line set as gold, your normal or side quests are set as blue, and simple fetch quests and quick XP quests are set as pink. Anyone who has a quest to offer you has a colored exclamation above there heads, if you are currently undertaking a quest for them its a faded out colored arrow, and if you have a quest to turn into them then they have a shining colored tick. All of this is also displayed on your map, making quest monitoring ridiculously easy allowing you to focus on the more important things like leveling and collecting new gear. Another unique characteristic of this game is a dual leveling system, which I greatly prefer to many games such as this I have played in the past. You have your regular levels, which comprises of XP earned from missions and just generally killing monsters and beasts throughout the lands, then you have the soul level, which is virtually earned the same way just in lower amounts. The soul level enables you to develop your character's base starts in whichever manner you like, split down into 4 tabs covering offensive play, defensive play, team play, and all others. So if you are usually a solo player that likes farming dungeons on your own you can have all your attack or critical damage stats followed by your damage mitigations and health, making you one hell of a tank! Now the best bit, Dungeons! The life and soul of the looting in this game! WEBZEN has developed these dungeons in an absolutely fantastic manner and with a scope that covers all players no matter what level you are, offering 'modifiers' to allow you to alter the dungeon levels to suit your characters level, so you have the option to group up with either your friends, go solo or use the in-built matchmaking system to find yourself a party……then do what we do best, dive in head first, smash everything up and come out with a spanking new set of armor! They do also have a variety of dungeons available, the rift is a smaller dungeon which can be accessed and farmed 5 times a day, then within the second region of Ohdor in the community marketplace you can search for a small portal leading to a room of 5 of the tougher dungeons with a small looking man who offers bounties for each dungeon providing extra loot at a tougher cost! The end game content of this game is very replayable and offers a beautiful array of high-end and shiny new gear offering you more of a chance to beat on the guy who is standing there offering out 1 v 1s to everyone who walks by! The thing that makes this game a little difficult for me is the number of merchants! I'm talking, like 40 odd different merchants in the marketplace! So it's a massive and daunting task of remembering which vendor does what, who you need to go to when and where they are! On top of this the crafting aspect is rather complex, requires a massive amount of farming to find what you need, but certain elements don't have much specificity when it comes to crafting, for example, you can have pets within the game, you can level them so far and then almost evolve and develop them to bigger greater creatures with greater stats but to further your pets you need certain materials to do this but as of yet I am still unaware of what I need to progress my little buddy! MU Legend is the latest development by WEBZEN in the MU series (MU online and MU origin), It is also the latest installment of its kind in the 'dungeon crawler' experience. It envelops you into a world of dark fantasy with a huge element of the "hack 'n' slash" genre whilst also being the most addictive and time-consuming MMO I have come across! I can't stress this enough! I downloaded this game from steam 3 weeks ago, and I can honestly say I don't think a day has gone by where I haven't put at least 6-8 hours into this!… All in all this is a game I love and am never short of people to play with, the game is massive, the devs are doing a fantastic jobs keeping the game up to date and releasing new content and fixes on a regular basis. The community is fantastic, at every turn there's someone who sees you are under levelled and is willing to jump into lower level activities to help make sure you live through them! Audio - 45% Gameplay - 75% Graphics - 65% Replayability - 87% Story - 73% No copyright infringement is intended, I do not claim ownership of any of the images used in this article, all credit to the original image providers. Tagged DDreadzMMOMMORPGMUMU ONLINEPC

Lucille M. (Morin) Boudreau, 95, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving daughters. A life-long resident of Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Ulderic and Elise (Perreault) Morin. Met and married the love of her life, the late Lionel Boudreau in 1954 and raised a beautiful family.

Main Nav: Priorities Main Nav: Connect DOT Social Media Subscribe to USDOT Press Releases FRA Public Affairs Office 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Email: [email protected] 9:00am-5:00pm ET, M-F If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Biden Administration, USDOT Announce Over $233 Million in Grants to Upgrade Intercity Passenger Rail Service USDOT to Make Another $7.2 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Available this Fall WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation today awarded over $233 million to 11 projects in 8 states to improve and modernize vital intercity passenger rail service. Funded by the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), these investments will help replace bridges and tunnels along the Northeast Corridor in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut, each of which is more than 100 years old. Additional funds will increase the safety, reliability, and sustainability of rail infrastructure in California, Michigan, and Massachusetts and make needed improvements to the busiest train station in the Midwest: Chicago Union Station. "From Amtrak on the East and West Coasts to commuter rail in cities across the country, Americans rely on intercity passenger rail to travel, get to work, and visit loved ones," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The Partnership Program improves upon this safe, affordable, and environmentally-friendly mode of transportation and brings us closer to delivering the world-class passenger service Americans deserve." For decades, America's rail network has lacked dedicated and sustained funding, resulting in too many rail assets in need of rehabilitation. Administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Partnership Program is essential to revitalizing rail assets and bringing railroad infrastructure to a state of good repair. President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expands the funding, scope, and vision of FRA's enhanced Federal State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program. The new program builds on prior successes and increases funding to an unprecedented $7.2 billion annually for the next five years. This increase in funding will advance projects that expand and establish new intercity passenger rail services to more communities across the country. It will also retain its focus on upgrading existing services and will contribute more money for projects on the Northeast Corridor. FRA will make FY22 Partnership Program funds available through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) this Fall. "For years, the Partnership Program has helped bring intercity passenger rail services to a state of good repair by reducing the maintenance backlog and ensuring Americans are connected to opportunity and each other," said FRA Administrator Amit Bose. "Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the FRA now has the exciting opportunity to further this mission while making intercity passenger rail service available to even more communities." More information about the Partnership Program can be found on the following fact sheet from FRA's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law webpage. The complete list of awarded projects is below, and full project descriptions can be found here. California – San Diego Rail Optimization and Resilience Program (Up to $27,300,000) San Diego Association of Governments The proposed project replaces the 100-year-old San Luis Rey River Bridge with a double-track concrete bridge and eliminates a 0.6-mile single-track bottleneck in the City of Oceanside. Additional improvements will be made to an adjacent bike path, a pedestrian underpass, an FRA-approved Quiet Zone at-grade crossing, and grading, drainage, and signals. These improvements will bring rail infrastructure used heavily by Amtrak, Metrolink commuter services, and BNSF freight trains into a state of good repair while reducing delays, increasing speeds, and shortening trip times. Connecticut – Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project (Up to $65,200,799) The proposed project replaces the aging Connecticut River bridge with a modern and resilient new moveable bridge, which will be used by Amtrak, Connecticut Shore Line East commuter service, and freight operators. The new bridge will improve maritime traffic by providing a bascule moveable span with additional vertical clearance. In addition, it will improve safety, reliability, and trip time for rail users and increase maximum train speeds from 45 mph to 70 mph. Delays from bridge openings will be significantly reduced, and Amtrak will realize maintenance savings from the new structure. The $65.2 million award marks the second Partnership Program contribution toward the project, equaling a $65.2 million selection with Fiscal Year 2020 funds. Connecticut – New Haven Line Power Program Phase I (Up to $20,000,000) Connecticut Department of Transportation The proposed project replaces two power substations for the railroad signaling system along the Connecticut-owned New Haven Line. The upgraded substations will be more reliable, more energy efficient, less costly to maintain, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The corridor is heavily traveled, with upwards of 350 daily commuter trains and 60 Amtrak trains. Illinois – Chicago Union Station (CUS) Concourse Improvement Project (Up to $3,000,000) The proposed project funds final design and construction management for the Chicago Union Station concourse level, which serves Amtrak and Metra passengers. Final design will address issues of passenger flow, bottlenecks, accessibility, and directional signage to improve passenger safety and overall experience, reduce travel time through the station, and provide capacity for current and future demand. Chicago Union Station is the busiest station in the Midwest and 4th busiest in Amtrak's network. Maryland – Final Design for Phase 1 of the Susquehanna River Bridge Replacement (Up to $20,000,000) The proposed project funds final design for the replacement of the 115-year-old Susquehanna River Bridge, which serves all Amtrak service, MARC commuter trains, and freight operators on the Northeast Corridor main line. The new bridge will have a higher clearance above the river and features a moveable span that can more efficiently open and close to maritime traffic. It will also increase train speeds from 90 mph to 125 mph and reduce or eliminate delays caused by bridge openings. Massachusetts – South Elm Street Bridge Replacement Project (Up to $7,596,431) Massachusetts Bay Area Transportation Authority The proposed project replaces the more than 100-year-old South Elm Street Bridge with a modern two-track rail bridge on a rail corridor owned by the MBTA. The bridge is used by Amtrak and the MBTA's commuter rail service, and the project will bring it to a state of good repair. Michigan – Michigan Accelerated Rail Bridge Reconstruction Project (Up to $1,548,750) Michigan Department of Transportation The proposed project will fund preliminary engineering and preparation of National Environmental Policy Act documents for a proposed reconstruction of five deficient bridge structures located on the Michigan Department of Transportation-owned segment of the rail corridor between Kalamazoo and Dearborn. The project will allow the State to avoid future bridge closures, improve reliability, and increase load ratings and will benefit travelers using Amtrak's Wolverine and Blue Water services. New Jersey – Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project (Up to $45,043,491) The proposed project will fund the completion of final design for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement project, which will replace two 110-year-old railroad bridges in Kearny with three new ones. As part of the Gateway Program, the new bridges will allow for a four-track segment between Newark and New York City. The four-track replacement will provide redundancy for operations during maintenance work or service disruptions, minimizing disruptions and delays and improving reliability and capacity to both Amtrak and NJ Transit services. The replacement bridges will also increase operating speeds above the current 60 mph limit. New York – East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Enabling Components (Up to $10,687,950) The proposed project will fund the completion of early action capital projects necessary for the larger East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project, including relocating an electric traction power cable and re-installing and improving a track connection within Sunnyside Yard. The East River Tunnels carry all Amtrak Northeast Corridor and Long Island Railroad services as well as NJ Transit non-revenue services. The project will reduce the risk of delays and outages associated with cable failures during the future Line 2 rehabilitation project and will significantly enhance safety and reliability for trains traveling through the tunnel. New York – Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement Project (Up to $4,500,000) The proposed project will fund the completion of National Environmental Policy Act documentation and preliminary engineering for the Pelham Bay Bridge Replacement project. This project will replace a 115-year-old Amtrak-owned and operated railroad bridge in the Bronx with a new two-track movable span. The new structure will increase the vertical clearance above the water and reduce the need to open the bridge for marine traffic, making the channel more navigable for marine traffic and reducing the risk of collision with the bridge. It will also increase train speeds from 45 mph to 60-100 mph. New York – Rhinecliff Station High Level Platform, Vertical Circulation and Interlocking Project (Up to $28,222,898) New York State Department of Transportation The proposed project will fund final design and construction to replace the existing 520-foot-long low-level platform at Rhinecliff Station with a new, longer high-level platform. Related track and signal work will increase operational flexibility needed for current and projected future demand. The project also includes new circulation and access to the platform including stairs, elevators, and a pedestrian bridge. These upgrades are part of a program of projects needed to increase daily round trip trains from 13 to 17 on the Empire Corridor between New York and Albany. Rhinecliff Station is 90 miles from New York City and serves 26 Amtrak trains daily. Ask-A-Librarian

Joe Wells, of whom it has been said.: The wonders of the internet. I have to admit that compared to the youth of today I am a complete Luddite where the internet and computer wizkiddery are concerned although I cannot conceive of a world without it, especially when I am attempting to compose one of my blogs. If I am confused as to the spelling of a word, discombobulated for example, I can type the word and with any luck the spell checker will correct my spelling should I have it wrongly spelt. Likewise, should I be confused as to the meaning of the word discombobulated, I can type into the search bar, discombobulated definition and immediately I am no longer discombobulated as the meaning of the word is confused. Once one gets the hang of the internet it really can assist greatly with so many things. Gone are the days when I uttered the sentence "why do I need a computer, I have a typewriter if I want to send a letter and I have a phone if I want to communicate with anyone." Oh, the joys of email, to send a letter over the airwaves, so to speak and to get an instant response. I rather suspect it was the same elation experienced by the Victorians who had such a good postal service, at least in London, where one could send a letter in the morning asking one's maiden aunt to come to afternoon tea and get a reply in plenty of time to send one's butler to the market with ready money to purchase some cucumbers for the sandwiches. As a research tool the internet is invaluable for I am able to find the exact passage from The Importance of being Earnest referred to above. Lane! Why are there no cucumber sandwiches? I ordered them specially. LANE [gravely]: There were no cucumbers in the market this morning, sir. I went down twice. LANE: No, sir, not even for ready money. At this point I should offer a word of caution which may be of some use to the younger folk who use the internet, I am a fellow of advancing years and have therefore experienced a few things along the path of life which I have trod. Do not and I repeat, DO NOT believe everything you may come across when surfing the net for there are scallywags and rascals about only too happy to deceive the unwary surfer. Take for example the recent jiggery pokery with regard to the election of the current President of the United States, Mr Donald Trump and let that be a lesson to you.

Nothing like posting about the 4th of July on October 1st…I promise I'll be caught up soon. In celebration of the 4th of July, Maddie wanted me to paint her nails. And she did a great job deciding how she wanted them painted. Mid-morning, we went over to my mom's house for a little gathering. We did a little swimming, but it wasn't as warm as I would have liked for that. We tried taking a family photo, but the children would not cooperate. And it's too bad because we all looked so cute and coordinating. Dannie was feeling especially photogenic. You stick a camera in her face, and on comes the charm! While Dannie and I were taking pictures of ourselves, Maddie was lighting sparklers with my brother in the driveway. Maddie even had fun helping dad light the fireworks and she would giggle as she came running back to her chair. Had to get a little picture with my sweet girl! And I can't remember if this was on the 4th or the night before, but we were sitting on the porch, enjoying the lovely summer weather and I could see some fireworks right through the trees. We had a great 4th and I am glad the girls are getting more excited about it. We just recently finished all the sparklers and the last of the fireworks. Next year we are hoping to take Maddie to fireworks. We had hoped to take her this year, it just didn't end up working out.

The proposed Guild Charter School would offer Briar Kisiel-Johnson challenges to learn that he and other students cannot otherwise receive in the Natrona County School District, his mother said Monday. "I want to see an education for these students that's comparable to an education anywhere else in the world, because when they grow up and they go to college, they're going to be competing with children from all over the world," Teresa Johnson said. "This is now a global economy." Johnson told the district's board of trustees she pulled Briar from the school system for an online education program because he was bored and fell one point short of the 130 IQ level to qualify for the district's gifted and talented program. "They could not accommodate his needs," she said. "He did not fit inside the box." Johnson was among the parents, students, teachers and others who supported the charter school during a nearly hour-and-a-half formal hearing. No one disagreed with the idea. According to The Guild Charter School's website, charter schools are tuition-free public schools that are innovative and self-governing, but still accountable to the same standards as other public schools. The Guild school will offer a Kindergarten through 8th grade program open to all Natrona County students, with the intent adding 9th through 12th grades. It intends to open Fall 2016, but it needs to find a building. It already has about 150 students interested in the program. Students will be tested before they enter so parents and teachers can determine their needs for an individualized learning plan. Charter School co-founder Wendy McGregor said the school will not diminish any of the work at the district's other schools. The school will offer a four-day school week with classes limited to 16 students, McGregor said. The curriculum would include the Singapore math program, problem-based learning, and hands-on programs such as gardening and mentoring of younger students by older ones. Amber Christianson, a school board member, parent and potential teacher said the program also will do more to encourage students who may have difficulties in more traditional educational settings. "We want children to be focused on their strengths and not their weaknesses," she said. Starting a charter school in Wyoming takes more than people wanting it and the district agreeing. "According to the statutes, there must be a public hearing held with regard to the charter school application," the board's attorney Kathleen Dixon said later. The application is a nearly 8-inch thick binder that the trustees must study. "So what you saw this evening was the first of three hearings," Dixon said. "This is classified as the public hearing. It's the public's opportunity to comment." The public may comment to the board, she added. The meeting was moderated by Casper attorney Keith Nachbar in order for the board to present a neutral stance, she said. The next meetings will be overseen by board Chairman Dave Applegate, and will like Monday's meeting have a court reporter to take a full record of the proceedings.

The new Tomei ARMS MX7760 Turbo Kit for the 2002-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX GD and 2004-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX STi improves on one of the the best 100% bolt-on turbo kit in the market for OE response and characteristics. It exceeds all figures of power and torque from the OE turbo kit while taking full advantage of the EJ engine. So what do you get in the MX series over the old M series? The MX comes with a billet compressor wheel that is lighter than the old cast version making it more responsive and allowing it to spool quicker. on top of that the MX comes with a new Multi Rate actuator than can use a combination of 3 from 6 springs to adjust to your specific boost setting. If you are looking for a hassle free turbo upgrade that maintains OEM characteristics with equal response and increase in peak power then this is the ideal turbo kit upgrade for you.

Design 48: What is Collaging? I am still new at collaging but I wanted to a few of items I have collaged. Here is a hard cover readers digest book. Here is a fram that I collaged. Lucky me I have a few days off for the holiday and plan on uploading more of my art and mixed media creations.

Workplace injury is often seen as a physical health problem, but a new study shows that mental and behavioral health play a role in the prevalence of women getting hurt at work. There are 23,000 on-the-job injuries in the United States each day. New research suggests depression and fatigue can lead to more workplace injuries for women—a finding that could change the way employers approach workplace safety. Roughly 60 percent of women who sustained a work-related injury reported experiencing mental or behavioral health issues before getting injured, according to a study published February in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine by researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health's Center for Health, Work and Environment. For men, that number was only 33 percent. Men in the study were more likely to experience a work-related injury than women, but mental and behavioral health challenges like depression and poor sleeping patterns did not affect the rate at which men became injured. The correlation, however, was present in the women researchers examined. The study examined the injury claims data of 314 businesses from a variety of industries in Colorado. Researchers looked at nearly 17,000 workers ranging from those who earn low wages to high-level executives. "The findings of our study demonstrate that keeping workers safe requires more than your typical safety program. It requires an integrated approach that connects health, well-being, and safety," Dr. Natalie Schwatka, the study's lead author, said in a press release. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 23,000 on-the-job injuries occur each day in the United States. That's around 8.5 million work-related injuries each year that, in addition to affecting individuals' health, have large economic implications. These injuries are responsible for the loss of approximately $183 billion in productivity and $67 billion in medical costs per year, according to a 2011 study in the Milbank Quarterly. Additional research needs to be done to determine why conditions like depression and fatigue have this added effect on women, but this finding could affect a large portion of the population. Around 12 million women in the United States experience clinical depression each year, according to Mental Health America. While every person faces a unique set of stressors at work and home that may lead to negative health outcomes, a recent study out of the Journal of Accounting and Economics identified one particular stressor that leads to workplace injury. Workers were more likely to get injured when the company was facing an earnings deadline, according to research out of the University of California at Los Angeles' Anderson School of Management and the University of Texas at Dallas' Jindal School of Management. In fact, the study found the pressure to meet an earnings forecast was associated with a 5 to 15 percent increase in workplace injury or illness. Workplace injury is often seen as a physical health problem, but as these studies shows, mental and behavioral health play a role in the prevalence of employees getting hurt at work. And while men and women reported different experiences in the Colorado study, Dr. Schwatka told Rewire.News that employers shouldn't only focus on improving the workplace for women.

Clarksville Activists Ask Court to Dismiss Frivolous Lawsuit IJ went back to court this week to defend the property rights activists sued for libel by a local official and developer in Clarksville, Tennessee. Arlington, Va.—It is time to throw out the frivolous lawsuit meant to silence the free speech of those who oppose eminent domain abuse. That is the message members of the Clarksville Property Rights Coalition—a grassroots group formed to fight the abuse of eminent domain in their community—will deliver at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, through their attorneys from the Institute for Justice. A hearing on the coalition's motion to dismiss the case will be held at the Circuit Court for the 18th Judicial District, 105 Public Square, Sumner County Courthouse in Gallatin, Tenn., in the second-floor courtroom before the Honorable C.L. "Buck" Rogers. On May 3, 2008, the Clarksville Property Rights Coalition ran an ad in the local newspaper, The Leaf-Chronicle, criticizing Clarksville's proposed redevelopment plan and its backers, including Richard Swift and Wayne Wilkinson, who are developers in Clarksville, Tenn. Swift is not only a developer, but also a member of the Clarksville City Council—an elected official with the ability to vote for eminent domain for private development. Wilkinson is a member of Clarksville's Downtown District Partnership. The ad, noting that both Swift and Wilkinson are developers, said, "This Redevelopment Plan is of the developers, by the developers, and for the developers." Six days after the ad appeared, Swift and Wilkinson—who are using the power of government to benefit developers—sued the group and its members for defamation and demanded $500,000. "This tactic—where developers and public officials who abuse eminent domain sue property owners and their advocates to try to silence them—is a disturbing national trend," said Bert Gall, a senior attorney for the Institute for Justice, which represents property owners to defend both their free speech and property rights. "Similar cases are now unfolding in Texas, Missouri and Washington." Gall said, "Swift and Wilkinson are thin-skinned bullies trying to silence and intimidate their critics with frivolous litigation. We all have a First Amendment right to speak out against government abuse without getting sued for our speech by the very people whose actions we are protesting. If politicians and public figures could sue anyone who criticized them, everyone in America would need a lawyer. But under the First Amendment, you shouldn't need a lawyer to speak out about politics." The Institute for Justice recently graded Tennessee's eminent domain reforms as a "D-minus," stating that much more needs to happen to protect Tennesseans from eminent domain abuse. Senator Paul Stanley and Representative Curry Todd have introduced a reform bill that would move Tennessee up into A territory because it better defines "public use" and "blight"—two key reforms that are needed if property is to be safe from eminent domain for private gain.

LifestyleSocial Networks Pharaoh Mummy? A fossilized unborn child found in 73-years old woman's belly By Kuldeep Singh Kuldeep is a Journalist and Writer at Revyuh.com. He writes about topics such as Apps, how to, tips and tricks, social network and covers the latest story from the ground. He stands in front of and behind the camera, creates creative product images and much more. Always ready to review new products. Email: kuldeep (at) revyuh (dot) com A medical team in Skikda, eastern Algeria, found a 73-year-old woman carrying a petrified child in her stomach for 35 years. Until she began experiencing unusual pain in her body, the elderly woman had a perfectly normal life. After doctors did the symptomatic procedures, they found out what was not expected. The X-ray revealed a strange body in the old lady's belly, not her womb. The mother had carried a 2 kilo, 7-month-old petrified fetus for 35 years. Her quality of life was unaffected by the petrified fetus she carried back in 1981. Despite the fact that the elderly mother had previously had medical treatment, doctors were unable to detect the unborn child. When a pregnancy develops in the abdomen rather than the uterus, it is called a lithopedion. There is no method for the body to evacuate the fetus if the pregnancy fails, which usually happens because the fetus does not have enough blood supply. As a result, the body uses the same immune system that protects against any foreign object discovered in a person's system to calcify the fetus, turning it into 'stone'. Calcification of the tissue protects the mother from infection, according to Dr. Kim Garcsi of University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland. However, this means that the 'stone' baby can remain unnoticed in the abdomen for decades. "Most of the time people find these and [sometimes] even after they're found and don't do anything about it because they're totally asymptomatic," Dr Garcsi told ABC News. Only 290 cases of lithopedion have ever been described in medical literature, according to a 1996 paper published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. Image Credit: Reddit You were reading: Pharaoh Mummy? A fossilized unborn child found in 73-years old woman's belly Fossilized unborn child Pharaoh mummy Previous articleScientists discover a secret hole under Panama that leads to the Earth's Core Next articleSomali President fires Prime Minister over alleged corruption Social Networks Kamal Saini - January 21, 2022 0 "Alien remains": woman finds a bizarre-looking creature on the beach Social Networks Puja Molpariya - January 4, 2022 0 A dog walker finds an otherworldly sea creature. In the UK, a dog walker found a strange-looking creature on... Expert says we're not shampooing our hair correctly, neglecting an important step Social Networks Jiya Saini - January 3, 2022 0 A hairdresser has turned to TikTok to offer tips on how to properly wash your hair, claiming that many people are doing... Teacher finds a devious way to catch cheaters and catches 14 students Social Networks Jiya Saini - December 6, 2021 0 A teacher who was fed up with students using their phones to cheat on university exams devised a cunning plan to catch...

Q: R Convert loop into function I would like to clean up my code a bit and start to use more functions for my everyday computations (where I would normally use for loops). I have an example of a for loop that I would like to make into a function. The problem I am having is in how to step through the constraint vectors without a loop. Here's what I mean; ## represents spectral data set.seed(11) df <- data.frame(Sample = 1:100, replicate(1000, sample(0:1000, 100, rep = TRUE))) ## feature ranges by column number frm <- c(438,563,953,963) to <- c(548,803,1000,993) nm <- c("WL890", "WL1080", "WL1400", "WL1375") WL.ps <- list() for (i in 1:length(frm)){ ## finds the minimum value within the range constraints and returns the corresponding column name WL <- colnames(df[frm[i]:to[i]])[apply(df[frm[i]:to[i]],1,which.min)] WL.ps[[i]] <- WL } new.df <- data.frame(WL.ps) colnames(new.df) <- nm The part where I iterate through the 'frm' and 'to' vector values is what I'm having trouble with. How does one go from frm[1] to frm[2].. so-on in a function (apply or otherwise)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. A: You could write a function which returns column name of minimum value in each row for a particular range of columns. I have used max.col instead of apply(df, 1, which.min) to get minimum value in a row since max.col would be efficient compared to apply. apply_fun <- function(data, x, y) { cols <- x:y names(data[cols])[max.col(-data[cols])] } Apply this function using Map : WL.ps <- Map(apply_fun, frm, to, MoreArgs = list(data = df))

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