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This post is part 3 of a three part Android development tutorial series where I provide a walk-through on how to create and publish your first Android app. There are three post in this series
Post 1
Covers project creation and Material Design Navigation Drawer
Post 2
Covers User Interface, adding/managing of Attendants and Events
Post 3
Covers adding business logic, functionalities and Data Persistence
When users enter information about an event into our app, they expect that information to be there next time they open their app. They expect your app to save their information. While the user is typing the information into your app, Android holds that information temporarily in the device memory, when the user is done with your app or if the user goes to use another app, it is your responsibility to save the information you collected. Android provides a few storage options for you to save your app data long term.
Two of the most common storage options in Android are SharedPreference and SQLite Database. The main difference between Android SharedPreference and SQLite is the size and the structure of the data that you want to save. If you want to save the list of things you want to do next summer you can save that list to the SharedPreference. It is both a small and unstructured data; however if you want to record the names of all your extended family and their contact information then you will do well to use a SQLite database because this will be a relatively bigger and structured data.
It will take a few blog post to cover SQLite in Android so I will publish a different tutorial series that will examine SQLite in detail. For this app we will use Object Relational Mapper or ORM for short. ORMs are tools that let developers work with a database using their familiar programming language. It is still expected that you understand the basic concept of databases which are columns and tables. What the ORM does is take your Java class like Attendant.java and map it or create for you a corresponding database called Attendant.
For this app we will use Sugar ORM to save our data. It is dead simple to use. There are other ORMs like the ones listed in the in side screen shot, also you can find comparison of Android ORMs in this post by Also Ziflag.
Add Sugar ORM – lets add Sugard ORM to our Attendance app in the following steps, the full walkthrough on how to setup Sugar ORM can be found here.
Step 1: Add Sugar ORM dependency to your gradle file like this compile 'com.github.satyan:sugar:1.3' and then Specify SugarApp as your application class in manifest: Here is the top of my Manifest after adding SugarApp
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools" package="okason.com.attendanceapp" > <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> <application android:name="com.orm.SugarApp" android:allowBackup="true" android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher" android:label="@string/app_name" android:theme="@style/AppTheme" tools:replace="android:icon"> <meta-data android:name="DATABASE" android:value="attendance_app.db" /> <meta-data android:name="VERSION" android:value="1" /> <meta-data android:name="QUERY_LOG" android:value="true" /> <meta-data android:name="DOMAIN_PACKAGE_NAME" android:value="okason.com.attendanceapp" /> <activity android:name=".Activities.MainActivity" android:label="@string/app_name" > <intent-filter> <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" /> <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" /> </intent-filter> </activity>
Step 2: Extend SugarRecord for all the classes that you need to save. Here is the updated list of our model classes after extending from Sugar ORM. Default constructor is required in all the classes.
Attendance. java class – this class holds an instance of every attendance, this way every check in and check out is associated with an attendant and an event.
public class Attendance extends SugarRecord<Attendance>{ private Long CheckInTime; private Long CheckOutTime; private Event Event; private Attendant Attendant; //Default constructor public Attendance(){} }
Event.java class to hold an instance of an event
public class Event extends SugarRecord<Event>{ private String Name; private Long EventDate; private String Venue; private String City; private String SerializedAttendantsList; private String EventPicturePath; //Default constructor needed for SugarORM public Event(){} }
Attendant.java – this class holds an instance of an Attendant in our app.
public class Attendant extends SugarRecord<Attendant>{ private String Name; private String Email; private String Phone; private String StreetAddress; private String City; private String State; private String PostalCode; private boolean IsCheckedIn; private String ProfileImagePath; private int ProfileImageId; private String SerializedAttendances; @Ignore private List<Attendance> Attendances; //Default constructor public Attendant(){} }
Believe it or not, that is it with the database creation – or rather database setup. The database has not actually been created, the first time you save an object that is an instance of any these classes, Sugar ORM will create a database table with the same name as the classes. For example, here how to create and save an Attendant
Attendant guest1 = new Attendant(); guest1.setName("Debbie Sam"); guest1.setEmail("firstname.lastname@example.com"); guest1.setProfileImageId(R.drawable.headshot_1); guest1.save();
This will trigger the Sugar ORM initialization process which will take a peek at your class – a process known as reflection and then use the information it discovered to create a database table named Attendant with columns corresponding to the properties in your class such as Name, Email, Street, etc – that is a great time saver versus creating it all by your self. Please make sure that you can save an object at this point before moving on.
Getters and Setters
Remember that for each of your class, you have to generate getters and setters. Right click on an empty space inside the class, click on Generate and select Getters and Setters, then highlight all your listed properties and click OK
Time to add some logic to our app. Our app has to do something other than a fancy UI. How do we know what logic to implement – we derive a list the list of functionalities to implement from the conversation we have with the project owner. Here is the list of functionalities we will implement for this app.
And we will implement the above functionalities with the following steps
Step 1: Create Attendant – We already have the UI that we can perform data entry with, and we have already enabled data persistence for our objects using Sugar ORM and now we need the logic that connects the UI to the database. To complete this functionality we need to update the AddAttendantFragment.java like this:
1. In the AddAttendantFragment.java class, create class member variables to represent each field in the UI like this:
private EditText mName, mEmail, mPhone, mStreet, mCity, mZip, mState;
2. Using findViewById associate each variable above to their corresponding xml widget like this
mName = (EditText) mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_name); mEmail = (EditText)mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_email); mPhone = (EditText) mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_phone); mPhone.setInputType(InputType.TYPE_CLASS_PHONE); mPhone.addTextChangedListener(new PhoneNumberFormattingTextWatcher()); mStreet = (EditText) mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_street_address); mCity = (EditText) mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_city); mState = (EditText) mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_state); mZip = (EditText) mRootView.findViewById(R.id.edit_text_client_zip_code);
3. Attach an onClick listener to the button to listen for when the user touches the save button
mSaveButton.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() { @Override public void onClick(View v) { if (requiredFieldsCompleted()){ saveAttendant(); } } });
4. When the user touches the save button, check to see if the required fields are completed
private boolean requiredFieldsCompleted() { //Check if required information are entered, here we are only checking for //Name and email and you can check for more or none boolean result = false; if (mName.getText() != null && !mName.getText().toString().isEmpty()) { result = true; } else { mName.setError(getString(R.string.required_fields_empty)); } if (mEmail.getText() != null && !mEmail.getText().toString().isEmpty()) { result = true; } else { mEmail.setError(getString(R.string.required_fields_empty)); } return result; }
5. If the required fields are completed then create a new instance of an Attendant class that you defined in the models folder
Attendant mAttendant = new Attendant();
6. Use the text values of the class member variables to obtain the value that the user entered and use those to populate the Attendant object properties
7. Save the Attendant object
//Save to the database mAttendant.save();
8. Notify the user that the Attendant has been saved
//Save to the database mAttendant.save();
9. Clear the fields so the user can start over the process again
//Provide feedback to the user Toast.makeText(getActivity(), mAttendant.getName() + " saved", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
And you can find the completed logic here.
Step 2: Create Event – We will follow the same process of adding a new attendant to add a new event, we get programmatic reference to the widgets on the screen and then listen for when the user clicks the save button. When the save button is clicked we check to see that the fields we deem as important/required a completed and if they are we create a new object, populate that object with the data that was entered into the fields and save. Here is completed logic to add a new event. Note the conversion that is required to get the date value that was entered.
Step 3: – Set Event as Active – for simplicity we will limit this app to check-in and check-out people from one event at a time. We accomplish this by setting the Id of any event to a SharedPreference, next time we want to set another event as the active event we simply override that id. The event has to be saved first in order for the event to have an id that we can save.
The method to set an event as the active ID will be set in the EventsListFragment.java, when the user touch an event we prompt to see if they want to set that event as the active and if yes, we use this method to save the event as the active event.
private void setEventAsActive(Event selectedEvent){ //obtain an instance of the SharedPreference SharedPreferences mPref = getActivity().getSharedPreferences(Constants.PREFERENCE_FILE_KEY, Context.MODE_PRIVATE); SharedPreferences.Editor mEditor = mPref.edit(); //put the id of the selected event to the SharedPreference mEditor.putLong(Constants.ACVTIVE_EVENT_ID, selectedEvent.getId()); mEditor.commit(); Toast.makeText(getActivity(), selectedEvent.getName() + " is now the Active Event", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show(); }
Step 4: Check In Attendant to a specific event – we have now arrived at the core functionality of the app which is the ability to check in an attendant into an Event. There are many ways we can implement this functionality depending on the what this app is used for. Some examples are:
1. Daycare check-in – this app could be used for a daycare check-in, in which case if a child gets checked in we need to add their name to the number of kids getting lunch so the cook will know the number of lunches to make
2. Place of worship check-in – this app could be used to check-in worshipers to their place of worship as they arrive, the check-in functionality could just to update their record of attendance.
3. Classroom check-in – this could be used to check-in students to class, and the teacher can provide numerous things that need to happen when the student check-in such as check if they are registered for the class, check lateness, etc
4. What other use case can you see for this app, use the comment box to let me know, you never know we can explore it together.
For this demo, we are keeping the app generic so the check-in functionality is simply to toggle the Check-in button to Check-out and record the time of the Check-in. We will implement this in the AttendantAdapter.java that we created in part 2 of this tutorial series with following steps:
public void onBindViewHolder(AttendantsAdapter.ViewHolder holder, int position) { final Attendant selectedAttendant = mAttendants.get(position); holder.checkInCheckOutButton.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() { @Override public void onClick(View v) { //Is the toggle on? boolean on = ((ToggleButton) v).isChecked(); if (on){ selectedAttendant.setIsCheckedIn(true); //Create new attendance object Attendance mAttendance = new Attendance(); //obtain an instance of SharedPreference SharedPreferences mPref = mContext.getSharedPreferences(Constants.ATTENDANT_ID, Context.MODE_PRIVATE); SharedPreferences.Editor mEditor = mPref.edit(); //get the id of the currently Active Event long idOfTheActiveEvent = mPref.getLong(Constants.ACVTIVE_EVENT_ID, 0); //Check if the active event is null if (idOfTheActiveEvent > 0){ //Find the Active event from the database bawsed on the event ID Event activeEvent = Event.findById(Event.class, idOfTheActiveEvent); //Check if the event that you got back is null if (activeEvent != null){ //associate this Attendance record to the selected active event mAttendance.setEvent(activeEvent); //associate this Attendance record to the selected Attendant mAttendance.setAttendant(selectedAttendant); //set the current time as the check-in time for this Attendance record mAttendance.setCheckInTime(System.currentTimeMillis()); //notify user of successful check in Toast.makeText(mContext, selectedAttendant.getName() + " checked in ", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show(); }else { //The event is null, notify the user that there is no event to check //into or to go to the Event list and set one of the listed events as active Toast.makeText(mContext, "Unable to checked in, no active event found ", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show(); } } } else { selectedAttendant.setIsCheckedIn(false); Toast.makeText(mContext, selectedAttendant.getName() + " checked out ", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show(); } } }); }
Step 5: Check Out Attendant from a specific event – this step is the reverse of the check-in step and this is what will do to check-out an attendant:
else { //If this is a checkout List<Attendance> AllTheAttendanceRecords = Attendance.listAll(Attendance.class); //Ensure the Attendance record is not empty if (AllTheAttendanceRecords != null && AllTheAttendanceRecords.size() > 0) { //Go through all the attendance record to find out which record belongs to this attendant for (Attendance record: AllTheAttendanceRecords){ if (record.getAttendant().equals(selectedAttendant)){ //This attendance record belongs to the selected Attendanc //Check if check-out time is empty if (record.getCheckInTime() != null && record.getCheckOutTime() == null){ //set the check-out time record.setCheckOutTime(System.currentTimeMillis()); Toast.makeText(mContext, selectedAttendant.getName() + " checked out ", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show(); } //no need to continue checking break; } Toast.makeText(mContext, " Unable to check out - no attendance record found ", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show(); } } }
Step 6: Share an Event – why not the organizer will like to share an event and implementing the Share intent is one of the frequent actions you will perform in the apps that you will build. Here is the method to share an Event and this needs to be implemented in the EventsListFragment.java
private void shareEvent(Event selectedEvent){ java.text.DateFormat dateFormat = DateFormat.getMediumDateFormat(getActivity()); Intent shareIntent = new Intent(); shareIntent.setAction(Intent.ACTION_SEND); shareIntent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_TEXT, "You are invited to our upcoming event - " + selectedEvent.getName() + " on " + dateFormat.format(selectedEvent.getEventDate())); shareIntent.setType("text/plain"); startActivity(shareIntent); }
Step 7: Delete an Event – oops, the organizer changed their mind and want now to deleted an event. In the EventsListFragment.java where all the events are listed, we implement this method to delete an event like this:
private void deleteEvent(Event selectedEvent){ AlertDialog.Builder saveDialog = new AlertDialog.Builder(getActivity()); saveDialog.setTitle("Delete Event!"); saveDialog.setMessage("Are you sure you want to delete " + selectedEvent.getName() + "?"); saveDialog.setPositiveButton("Yes", new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() { public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) { selectedEvent.delete(); } }); saveDialog.setNegativeButton("Cancel", new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() { public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) { dialog.cancel(); } }); saveDialog.show(); }
We touched on quite a few concepts here that it will take much longer post to try to explain them one by one. If you have questions use the comments box to ask. I will create a separate post for App publishing
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|Oregon State Bar Bulletin JULY 2010
Leadership and Volunteer
Most appointments are for terms of three years, but if you are unable to make this lengthy commitment the bar also offers episodic volunteering, where you may determine the number of hours you give while continuing to enjoy the benefits of volunteering.
When submitting applications, attach a resume and a letter of interest describing why you would like to serve. The Board of Governors is committed to ensuring that bar groups reflect the diversity of the membership, and they make every attempt to place each applicant in a volunteer position.
Candidates must be active bar members in good standing to be considered for appointment. For more information and to download an application form, go to www.osbar.org, or contact Danielle Edwards, (503) 431-6246, or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-8260, ext. 426, or email@example.com. Apply by July 30.
Sustainability Awards Announced
The program will recognize leadership in two categories. The awards will recognize demonstrated leadership by law offices and individual lawyers in moving the legal profession and law office practices along the path of sustainability.
The section is currently accepting nominations. If you know of a bar member or law office deserving of recognition, consider nominating them for an award. Award descriptions, nomination criteria and forms are available at the Sustainable Future Section website, http://osbsustainablefuture.org/home/leadership-awards.
The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Friday, July 23. The first honorees of these annual awards will be recognized at the section's annual meeting this fall.
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PLF policies prohibit directors and their firms from prosecuting or defending claims against lawyers.
Interested persons should send a brief resume by July 15 to Ira R. Zarov, Professional Liability Fund, P.O. Box 231600, Tigard, OR 97281.
Appellate Briefs Requirements Have Changed
(Note: Proposed permanent amendments to the ORAP would impose similar requirements on petitions for review and responses to petitions for review beginning Jan. 1, 2011.)
For cases in the Court of Appeals in which the notice of appeal (or other initiating document) is filed on or after July 1, 2010:
For more information, including alternative brief length limits for those without access to word processing systems and a sample of the required certificate, see "Temporary Amendments to ORAP 5.05 et. al.," at http://www.tinyurl.com/ORAPpage
Permanent Changes to ORAPs
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Submit written comments on the proposed amendments to the Hon. Thomas A. Balmer, chair of the ORAP Committee, no later than July 26, 2010.
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The news should be nowhere near amazing for two reasons.
The first reason is that it has been shown that Office 2007 was less than huge in popularity, as the ribbon-interface was a "love it or hate it, but no middle ground" proposition, and many who tried it, absolutely hated it.
The second is that it came along as the release of Vista, which was a pig in sheep's clothing, and was so unacceptable to many that they reverted to Windows XP. That made the continuation of using Office 2003 very simple, as it was less a resource drain than Office 2007.
Office 2007 also offered little in the way of innovation, other than the aforementioned ribbon-interface. It was simple to avoid, unless you were tasked with using it at work.
On the other hand, Office 2010 really offers a little in upgraded features, and a great deal in usability when paired with Windows 7. The two are synergistic, and someone like me, who thinks that Office XP was the zenith of Microsoft business application quality must admit that there is a valid reason to upgrade, if you are also running Windows 7.
Of course, Microsoft has to put it into a dramatic perspective, with a couple of comparisons for searing the popularity into the consume market's mind –
Six months have passed since Office 2010's launch and Microsoft has began bragging about the software's success, calling it 'the fastest-selling consumer version of Office in history'. According to the Redmond company, on average, one Office 2010 license was sold every second since release.
Moreover, in the last 6 months, the Office Web Apps were used by more than 30 million people for their document needs.
Microsoft also said that 2010 was the 8th consecutive year with Microsoft Office being the number one selling software product in US retail, measured by dollar volume.
Though some might think that last claim is nothing of a big deal, as the list price is so very high for the package, it must be remembered how often the package is discounted in various ways, with the different overall packages, and the fact that each copy is legally installable on two machines.
That tends to make the feat a much more impressive one overall, and makes this writer wonder why more effort is not made by others, once more than bit players in the same retail space, such as Corel (WordPerfect) and Lotus (IBM), not work harder to make a choice of the Microsoft product less than a foregone conclusion.


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Inglis draws RINO hunters
Rep. Bob Inglis (R-S.C.), who represents one of the most socially conservative seats in the nation, is being accused of what amounts to a political deadly sin in his upstate South Carolina district: that he's gone wobbly on conservative values.
As the state's June 8 primary approaches, Inglis has four serious Republican opponents who point to his opposition to warrantless electronic surveillance, to the military surge in Iraq and a handful of other issues as proof that the congressman has tacked too far to the left.
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"He's just not the same person. He's just out of line and out of touch with people in the 6th Congressional District," said Warren Tompkins, a prominent GOP strategist in the state who is supporting Inglis's leading primary opponent, Spartanburg County Solicitor Trey Gowdy. "The general sentiment is that Inglis has changed and Washington has changed him."
Inglis, who served three terms in the House from 1993 to 1999 before returning for a second stint beginning in 2004, acknowledges that he's sanded down the sharp edges of the conservative rhetoric that defined his first tour. The South Carolina congressman refers to his second tour in office as Bob Inglis 2.0 and his first as Bob Inglis 1.0, a reflection, he says of a different approach.
"Being out of office is very helpful, because what you find when you are out is that people are looking for solutions — they're not looking for your grand rhetoric. If you can go up and there and help get something done, then good for you," Inglis told POLITICO. "It's a different perspective: solution-oriented rather than scapegoat-oriented. First time around, I focused a lot on scapegoats. Wasted a lot of time, I think. This time around, I want to be focused on solutions."
While Inglis is at peace with himself, a legion of detractors has amassed against him, angered by his criticism of GOP skeptics of climate change, his opposition to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and his work on a 2007 effort to draw up a bill aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Then there are the social issues — in particular, his vote against establishing constitutional protection of the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance.
"Everyone realizes that the first Bob Inglis is different from the second Bob Inglis — and people don't like it," said Clemson University political scientist Dave Woodard, a former Inglis adviser who is now working for Gowdy. "There are a lot of people upset with him and that's why he's got four challengers in his primary."
To many, Inglis's willingness to buck his own party reflects an independent streak born of conviction — a trait that has put him in serious jeopardy of losing his seat.
"I think, certainly, Bob Inglis has gone to the beat of his own drum and did what he thought was morally right and has, at times, been at odds with his district," former South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson said. "This is a tough election for him."


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Gillespie Tax, Education Promises Depend on Dramatic Revenue Growth
RICHMOND, Va. – Republican Ed Gillespie is promising both tax cuts and more public-school funding, but he's counting on big revenue from economic growth, which might not happen.
According to the Virginia Education Association, Gillespie's tax cuts would mean $400 million less for schools when fully implemented. The candidate says he expects the state to take in billions in growing revenue - enough to cover the cuts and new school funding.
But Chris Duncombe, senior policy analyst at The The Commonwealth Institute, says other states have tried that and ended up slashing school budgets.
"So there definitely are serious consequences to reducing revenues that the state has and hoping that economic growth will be able to fill in for those cuts," he warns.
Gillespie's income-tax cuts would give the most to high-income households. Democratic Lieutenant Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed a tax cut about a quarter the size - eliminating the state sales tax on groceries, more targeted to low-income families and less of an issue for the education budget.
Gillespie says his tax-cut plan comes with a safety valve - a trigger that would stall the cuts if the increases in revenue don't come through.
"It would be based on those revenue projections, so we would have triggers," he says. "If the revenue did not materialize, then the tax cuts would be delayed or phased in at a slower rate, to protect core government functions like education."
In fact, something like that happened at the last General Assembly - a proposed two percent bump in teacher pay had to be scaled back by more than three quarters when revenue didn't meet projections. Duncombe says the state's teacher pay has fallen badly compared with its peers since the recession. He says Virginia has only just started to try to fix that.
"The incoming governor will have a really important choice: if they're going to continue down this path of restoring our investment or if they're going to go back on that recent progress," he says.
He says they do expect some increases in revenue, but how much is a vital question. The election is next week.


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FINDLAY, Ohio- The Lake Erie College wrestling team competed at the University of Findlay Open on Saturday (Nov. 18) at the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
Four wrestlers placed for the 18th-ranked Storm, including Blake Glogouski (New Paris, Ind. / Fairfield), who finished third in the 125-pound weight class.
Glogouski got a bye into the second round of the 125-pound weight class. Glogouski opened his day with a 9-0 major decision over D.J. Smith from the University of Indianapolis. In the quarterfinal, he punched his ticket to the semifinals with a first period fall over Ashland's Bryce Davis. Glogouski fell in the semifinal to Hunter Lucas of Ohio State by a 5-2 decision. Wrestling for third place, Glogouski defeated Sebastian Vidika from Ashland by a 7-0 decision.
141-pounder Sean O'Hearon (Albion, Mich. / -) went 5-0 on the day to earn a fifth place finish. O'Hearon defeated Miles Mazik from West Liberty with a 9-3 decision in the first round. He followed up his opening match with a 6-5 decision over Jared Donahue of Wheeling Jesuit. O'Hearon forfeited his quarterfinal match and fell into the consolation bracket. He rebounded with a 4-2 decision victory against Ryan Skonieczny of Findlay. In the consolation semifinal, O'Hearon advanced as he defeated West Liberty's Josh Ridgeway with an 8-3 decision. He placed fifth with an 8-4 decision over Ashland's Carson Speelman.
Jesse Palser (Mansfield, Ohio / Mansfield) battled back from an opening round loss to place fifth for Lake Erie at 197 pounds after going 5-1. Palser dropped his opening match to Brian Wagner of Indianapolis with an 11-3 major decision. He had a bye in the consolation bracket's first round. In his first consolation match, he defeated another Greyhound as he had a 7-3 decision against Jordan Collins. Palser had a 5-2 decision over Chase Logan (Wheeling Jesuit) before defeating Notre Dame College's Tanyi Besong with a first period fall. Palser earned his fifth place finish with decision wins over Mason Kroening from Ohio and Kian Thompson from Tiffin.
John Penfold (Metamora, Mich. / Goodrich) placed eighth in the 197-pound weight class with a 4-2 record on Saturday. Penfold began the tournament with a tie-breaker-2 victory over Gunner Loughman from Gannon in the first round. He fell to Tiffin's Kian Thompson in the second round with a 9-4 decision. In his first consolation match, Penfold won against John Lessner from Wheeling Jesuit by a 5-0 decision. He continued his day with a 5-4 decision victory over Logan Hall from Notre Dame College and followed it up with a first period fall versus Logan Kemp from West Liberty. He fell in a 3-2 decision to Thompson in a rematch from the second round.
John Siemasz (Livonia, Mich. / -) went 3-2 at 149 pounds. Malachi Strickland (Massillon, Ohio / Massillon Perry), Brendon Winning (Ravenna, Ohio / Ravenna) and Brandon Houle (Sparta, Mich. / Rockford / Hope) all won two matches on the day.
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In 1969, serving alcohol to a known homosexual was against the law. But the Stonewall bar in New York City was run by the mob and would sell to anyone. The police raided it on a hot summer night, causing riots that changed the gay rights movement forever. Matthew Levine was there and told his account of the night to Story Corps.
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text: Photons are promising candidates for investigating quantum systems. German researchers demonstrated a new method for generating intense, ultrashort light pulses in the ultraviolet (UV) wavelength region at high repetition rates. These pulses are essential for generating multiple entangled photons. The researchers, from the group of professor Harald Weinfurter at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Max-Planck-Institute for Quantum Optics, Garching, Germany, in the Cluster of Excellence Munich Center for Advanced Photonics, succeeded in their goal, which was to entangle as many photons as possible and to study their properties. Entanglement, or Einstein's "spooky action at a distance," still fascinates quantum physicists today. Therefore, their focus is not only on realizing the quantum computer, but they would also like to gain deeper insight into the world of quantum physics and to understand how entanglement is distributed over large quantum systems. The ultraviolet light pulses are enhanced inside the four-mirror resonator. The crystal used for the generation of entangled photons is situated in the black box (connected to blue tubes). To generate several entangled photons at once, ultra-short stroboscope-like light pulses of very high power are required. The main challenge for this project was to obtain ultrashort, high energy pulses with a high repetition rate and at UV wavelengths. All these demands had to be fulfilled at the same time. The team succeeded in transferring a method working in the infrared wavelength region to the more powerful ultraviolet region. They implemented a resonator to enhance UV light pulses with a pulse duration in the femtosecond regime (10-15 seconds) at a high repetition rate (82 MHz). Inside the resonator the pulses continuously add up only if the following condition is fulfilled: each incoming pulse has to overlap exactly with the pulses already stored in the resonator. The light intensity created in the resonator exceeds those of comparable commercial laser systems by at least a factor of five. A crystal inside the resonator then allows the generation of entangled photons. Roland Krischek, who co-constructed and characterized the light resonator, sees a lot of potential: "This light resonator allows us to study entanglement of larger quantum systems." "This resonator can not only be used to generate multiphoton entanglement but also to analyze, for example, molecular formation or carrier dynamics in semiconductors," said Krischek's colleague, Witlef Wieczorek. For more information, visit: www.munich-photonics.de


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Day 2 from this series brings us along to the Pontiac Judge. Definitely can make the heads turn and classic enthusiasts say WOW with Orbit Orange.
The Pontiac Judge laid down the law during the muscle car era with distinctive graphics to go right along with the performance that defined the brand. The Judge was introduced in 1969 and carried through the 1971 model year. Drawing double meaning from street supremacy and a popular comedy routine of the day "Here Come De Judge"
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December 1
Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God"?
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and strengthens the powerless.
Even youths will faint and be weary,
and the young will fall exhausted;
but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:27-31
Advent is a season of waiting. That's something my dog, Sandy, does quite well.
December 2
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness–
on them light has shined.
Isaiah 9:2
A tunnel of Christmas lights in Marble Falls, Texas.
December 3
not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or
it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be
forgiven. Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in
full–pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over,
and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount
you get back."
Luke 6:37-38
Talk about a full lap!
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Ever had the misfortune of smelling a God awful odor while having a nice family dinner? Ever called guests to a party and felt embarrassed by the noise emanating from the disposal unit? Ever felt agitated by the unseemly mess caused by your waste? Or, felt sickened by the mixture of clogged water and refuse in the drain? Chances are your garbage disposal unit is plugged.
Here are a few tips to avoid this problem as well as fix your disposal unit.
What not to dump
Even the best garbage disposal unit has limitations. Generally, the manual provided with the disposal unit should contain details of food items not to be dumped. Leftovers such as corn cobs, artichokes, any kind of pits, chicken or fish bones, and grease are a big no with regard to disposal units.
Smaller granular leftovers, such as coffee grounds and egg shells, are also dangerous, as they tend to build up in the unit and cause plugs. Potato peels are disastrous when it comes to disposal units, as they form a starchy complex in the unit causing serious blockages. Banana peels cause similar clogs compounded by fiber tissue.
If you drop your wedding ring or kitchen utensils by accident, it may be the cause of such a plug.
What not to do
Dumping leftovers, all at once in the sink are another cause for plugs. Insufficient water supply to the pipes adds to the issue. Ideally, a good amount of water should be poured down the drains during and after the disposal of waste. When faced with clogged garbage disposal, the use of chemical drain cleaners poses a hazard, as it corrodes the piping, and should be avoided.
What to do
Make sure the power supply to the disposal unit is turned off. Use a pair of pliers or tongs, and patiently remove the clogged material from the drain. Under no circumstances should you put your hands into the disposal unit, even when the power is off as the blades are sharp. Often the cause of the clog is located deep in the piping. In such a scenario, use a probe to push debris down the pipe.
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Cleared the drain but still getting the smell? Dice a lemon and throw it down the disposal unit. The acidity of the lemon helps clear away small clogs and food particles. The refreshing aroma of the lemon will also improve your mood. Crushed ice cubes have a similar effect.
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South African clothing workers have become significantly more productive over the last few years. Yet each year, they earn comparatively less per garment they produce. Recent data compiled by Productivity SA, shows that between 2005 and 2010, labour productivity for the sector has increased by 73%, far outstripping the 54% growth in real earnings over the same period.
Productivity SA used base data originally from Stats SA.
The data confirms the sentiment of local clothing workers that they are working harder, faster and more efficiently but have not seen the equivalent increases in their earnings.
While the period 2005 to 2010 saw the most dramatic rise in productivity in the sector, clothing workers' productivity has in fact been increasing steadily without equivalent increases in real earnings since 1990. For example, between 1990 and 2005, productivity increased by 36% while clothing workers' real earnings increased by only about 2%.
This information concretely refutes the right-wing fiction that local workers are apparently unproductive.
SACTWU has brought this information to the attention of clothing employers, when the trade union presented its overview on the state of the industry, at the start of the first round of clothing industry wage negotiations which took place last week. We presented this graph, as a graphic illustration of what we mean:
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Mad About Art Presented by The Salem Art Association Coming to The Salem Block February 25
Tickets to the 2012 Salem Art Association Clay Ball Available Through February 19th at 5 pm.
The Salem Block goes retro next week when the 13th Annual Clay Ball, presented by The Salem Art Association, takes place at The Salem Convention Center February 25, 2012 from 5–10 pm. The 2012 theme is "Mad About Art" and inspired by (you guessed it) Mad Men on AMC .
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their 1960s duds and enjoy a retro evening of art, wine, food, silent and live auctions and music in what has become one of Salem's biggest social events to benefit the Salem Art Association's programs such as:
- The Salem Art Fair & Festival
- Art instruction in regional schools (over 11,000 local children served annually) through its School Programs
- High School Intern Program
- Artists' Services Program for regional professional artists
- Bush House Museum
- Preservation of Oregon pioneer culture and history through exhibits
- Exhibitions and programs in the galleries of the Bush Barn Art Center
- Downtown initiatives through Project Space
- "Voice at the table" on discussions about art and cultural issues in the city of Salem
To purchase Clay Ball tickets you can call 503–581-2228 or visit them online. Tickets are $75 per person. Sponsor a table for $1,000 and receive additional benefits. Clay Ball tickets must be purchased by February 19th at 5 pm.


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Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love (Hardcover)
January 2019 Indie Next List
"Who are we? Does who we think we are change when we learn a family secret that alters the source of our identity? Shapiro has explored issues of identity in her previous memoirs, but in her latest she applies her signature candor and heart to a riveting, provocative, and inspiring genealogical mystery and journey of discovery."
— Roxanne Coady, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT
"A gripping genetic detective story, and a meditation on the meaning of parenthood and family." —Jennifer Egan, author of Manhattan Beach
From the acclaimed, best-selling memoirist, novelist—"a writer of rare talent" (Cheryl Strayed)— and host of the hit podcast Family Secrets, comes a memoir about the staggering family secret uncovered by a genealogy test: an exploration of the urgent ethical questions surrounding fertility treatments and DNA testing, and a profound inquiry of paternity, identity, and love.
What makes us who we are? What combination of memory, history, biology, experience, and that ineffable thing called the soul defines us?
In the spring of 2016, through a genealogy website to which she had whimsically submitted her DNA for analysis, Dani Shapiro received the stunning news that her father was not her biological father. She woke up one morning and her entire history--the life she had lived--crumbled beneath her.
Inheritance is a book about secrets--secrets within families, kept out of shame or self-protectiveness; secrets we keep from one another in the name of love. It is the story of a woman's urgent quest to unlock the story of her own identity, a story that has been scrupulously hidden from her for more than fifty years, years she had spent writing brilliantly, and compulsively, on themes of identity and family history. It is a book about the extraordinary moment we live in--a moment in which science and technology have outpaced not only medical ethics but also the capacities of the human heart to contend with the consequences of what we discover.
About the Author
DANI SHAPIRO is the author of the memoirs Hourglass, Still Writing, Devotion, and Slow Motion and five novels including Black & White and Family History. Also an essayist and a journalist, Shapiro's short fiction, essays, and journalistic pieces have appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House, One Story, Elle, Vogue, O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, the op-ed pages of the New York Times, and many other publications. She has taught in the writing programs at Columbia, NYU, the New School, and Wesleyan University; she is cofounder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano, Italy. Shapiro is the host of the hit podcast, Family Secrets. She lives with her family in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Praise For…
New York Times Editors' Choice
A Washington Post, Vulture, Bustle, Real Simple, PopSugar, and LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2019
"Profound... The true drama of Inheritance is not Shapiro's discovery of her father's identity but the meaning she makes of it...Shapiro's account is beautifully written and deeply moving — it brought me to tears more than once."
—Ruth Franklin, The New York Times Book Review
"Inheritance reads like an emotional detective story...Shapiro is skilled at spinning her personal explorations into narrative gold... Life has handed her rich material. But her books work not just because the situations she writes about are inherently dramatic and relatable. Her prose is clear and often lovely, and her searching questions are unfailingly intelligent... The relevance of Shapiro's latest memoir extends beyond her own personal experience. Inheritance broaches issues about the moral ramifications of genealogical surprises."
"Poignant...Origin stories are among the most powerful that exist because they shape people's identities and anchor them—to a culture, a place and other people. When stories about the past change, Ms. Shapiro argues, so does the future...In losing the genetic connection to the man who raised her, Ms. Shapiro gained new insight into their enduring bond."
—The Wall Street Journal
"A profound and exquisitely rendered exploration of identity and the true meaning of family."
"Dani Shapiro can tell this story like no one else could... Smart, psychologically astute and not afraid to tell it like it is."
—USA Today
"An incredible work of investigation and self-reflection... A thrilling and emotional ride... The story's beating heart is Shapiro herself... Written with generosity and honesty, Inheritance takes the modern phenomenon of casual DNA testing and builds a deeply personal narrative around it. The result is a vital, necessary read from a talented author."
"A remarkable, dogged, emotional journey... Inheritance reads like a mystery, unfolding minute by minute and day by day. The reader experiences the grief, surprises and setbacks right along with the author... Shapiro's book is a wise and thorough examination of how this news affected her. She is a good guide for the bombshells that are yet to explode for so many families."
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Inheritance will speak to anyone interested in identity, in family, in a story told with great insight and honesty and heart."
—San Francisco Chronicle
"A fascinating and pertinent look into the murky world of medical ethics, as well as the kind of profound, insightful look into the meaning of love and connection that we've come to expect from Shapiro."
"An introspective mystery."
"In Inheritance, Shapiro movingly reckons with identity and family secrets."
—Real Simple
"Fascinating... With thoughtful candor, [Shapiro] explores the ethical questions surrounding sperm donation, the consequences of DNA testing, and the emotional impact of having an uprooted religious and ethnic identity. This beautifully written, thought-provoking genealogical mystery will captivate readers from the very first pages."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"For all the trauma that the discovery put her through, Shapiro recognizes that what she had experienced was 'a great story'—one that has inspired her best book."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Page after page, Shapiro displays adisarming honesty and an acute desire to know the unknowable."
—Booklist (starred review)
"Inheritance is Dani Shapiro at her best: a gripping genetic detective story, and a meditation on the meaning of parenthood and family. It raises profound questions about the quandaries and responsibilities engendered by our newfound ability to know what—and whom—we are made of."
—Jennifer Egan, author of Manhattan Beach
"With Inheritance, Dani Shapiro tells a startling story of origins—their deep reach and their lasting reverberations. This book reads like a beautiful, lived novel, moving and personal and true."
—Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion
"When Dani Shapiro discovers, purely by accident, that the father who raised her was not her biological father, she embarks upon a profound journey of understanding. What is ancestry? What is identity? Inheritance is a compulsively-readable investigation into selfhood that burrows to the heart of what it means to accept, to love, and to belong."
—Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See
"Inheritance is an extraordinary memoir that speaks to themes as current as today's headlines and as old as human history. With unflinching curiosity and candor, Dani Shapiro explores the mystery of her own lineage as she questions the notion of lineage itself: What makes a father a father? And how are we shaped by our family lore? This beautifully crafted book is full of wisdom and heart, showing that what we don't know about our parents may not be as important as what we do."
—Will Schwalbe, author of Books for Living and The End of Your Life Book Club
"Identity is frail business, and in her searing story, Dani Shapiro makes the most disquieting discovery: that everything, from her lineage, to her father, down to her very own sense of self is an astounding error. How do we live with ourselves after finding we are not who we thought we were? The answer is not disquieting. It is beautiful."
—Andre Aciman, author of Call Me by Your Name


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After a quiet Friday night with a low temperature in the 20s to lower 30s, snow and rain is now arriving at our South Coast.
Any snow at the immediate shore changes quickly to rain, as the snow shield with advance to central New England by lunchtime, and then to the Canadian border by late in the day.
Temperatures will be in the 30s to near 40° along the coast to near 30° well inland.
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There's not a lot of wind with the system, so the snow should fall gently to the ground, accumulating 1/4 to a 1/2 inch an hour over at 10 to 14 hour period.
That gives us a general 4 to 6 inch snowfall.
It's a different story at the beaches from south of Boston to Cape Cod, and over most of southeastern Massachusetts, where we get mostly rain, it may end is a little bit of snow, and in this region the wind will be from the northeast gusting 25 to 30 mph. Rain may end as snow at the coast, and any slush likely freezes with lows in the 20s tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow may begin gray with some lingering snow in eastern Massachusetts and the state of Maine, but the breeze will pick up from the west so we will dry out with a mixture of clouds and sunshine and a high temperature in the 30s.
It looks clear and cold tomorrow night, except for a few snow showers in the mountains.
Low temperatures Monday morning in the teens and 20s, with a mixture of sun and clouds highs on Monday will be in the 30s.
The next system will be closing in on us on Tuesday with a mixture of rain and snow once again.
In southern New England the rain/snow line will be further inland than this time, but colder air will be working in and any rain will likely change to snow as the system advances in to the Gullf of Maine late Tuesday and Tuesday night.
By Wednesday morning most of New England should have a fresh coating of snow, and perhaps double digit snowfall in the high country and ski areas.
The coldest air since last winter arrives Wednesday night with windy conditions, low temperature on Thursday in the single numbers north and teens south.
The second half of next week to also features cold air with a chance of a few more snow showers intol next weekend.
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UPDATE: Yosemite Valley is closing Friday afternoon due to potential flooding from the incoming storm. All other areas of the park will remain open conditions permitting, officials say.
Don't put away those umbrellas and rain boots just yet.
An incoming atmospheric river packing moisture from Hawaii is expected to douse the Bay Area with "significant" rainfall beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
A flood watch for the North Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains will take effect late Thursday and last through Saturday morning, according to the NWS.
From Thursday through Saturday, anywhere from three to six inches of rainfall could fall across the region's coastal mountains, according to the NWS. Most other locations across the Bay Area could receive anywhere from 1.25 to 3 inches.
Specifically, locations in Half Moon Bay could rack up 4 to 6 inches of rain, according to the NWS. Areas in and around Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael and Santa Cruz could pick up anywhere from 3 to 4 inches. San Francisco and Concord could accumulate 2 to 3 inches. Livermore could receive 1.5 to 2 inches. San Jose is expected to collect 1 to 1.5 inches.
An atmospheric river (AR) is a flowing column of water vapor in the atmosphere which can produce "significant levels of rain and snow, especially in the Western United States," according to the NWS.
The moderate to heavy rain could lead to localized flooding, roadway ponding and potential mudslides, especially in the North Bay wildfire burn areas, according to the NWS. Gusty winds ranging from 25 mph to 40 mph could also trigger power outages.
The warm system is expected to melt a small percentage of the Sierra Nevada snowpack, according to the NWS.
You're going to be seeing the words "Atmospheric River" or "AR" quite a lot this week. Here's some information on Atmospheric Rivers.#cawx pic.twitter.com/UHMWqP1LZq— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) April 3, 2018
Latest update regarding the upcoming #AtmosphericRiver. Rainfall amounts have been slightly lowered for a few urban and inland valley locations. Highest amounts will depend heavily on the AR's landfall location. Stay tuned for additional updates.#cawx pic.twitter.com/2oRZqlKfWa— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) April 4, 2018


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Solvathellam Unmai 14/11/17 – Zee Tamil Tv Show
Sollvathellam Unnmai is a red hot, activity pressed actuality television show. The system manages interpersonal issues, genuine stories, family courts, stories of wonders, social issues and then some. Generally unsolved issues get dealt with on the show with numerous cheerful endings. Moored by prominent performing artist and chief Lakshmi Ramakrishnan. Sollvathellam Unnmai is a fiery, action packed reality talk show. The program deals with interpersonal problems, real life stories, family courts, stories of miracles, social issues and more. Most unsolved problems get sorted out on the show with many happy endings. Anchored by popular actor and director Lakshmi Ramakrishnan.


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This is a beautiful vintage musical jewellery box. It was made in Sorrento, Italy, and it dates to the 1970s/80s.
The Exterior
The exterior has a beautiful Mahogany veneer which has a gorgeous, glossy, polished and varnished finish. The lid has decorative floral inlay which is made up of several varieties of wood.
The box is complete with its original gold metal piano hinge. This is a quality stop hinge which prevents the lid from falling back.
The box stands raised on its original gold metal bun feet.
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The movement plays a beautiful tune called 'Isola di Capri'. It is in perfect working order and plays the tune at its correct speed. The music stops as it should, when the movement is unwound or when the lid is closed.
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Union Offices
Established in 2003, The Union South-East Asia Office was The Union's first region office. Today it provides public health expertise to the region's governments, civil society, corporations and international agencies.
While Project Axshya remains USEA's focus for TB control, tobacco control efforts have advanced through several initiatives, including support of 16 Bloomberg Initiative grantees. USEA also conducts operational research, coordinated capacity-building programmes and provided grant-monitoring services.
Two secretariats are housed at USEA – The Partnership for TB Care and Control, India, and the TB & Poverty Sub-Working Group of the Stop TB Partnership.
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In 2012, The Union received its registration as an international non-governmental organisation in Myanmar. The Union Office in Myanmar located in Mandalay provides HIV and TB-HIV programmes, working in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and the health services at every level.
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Paula Deen's first national syndicated cooking and lifestyle show, Positively Paula, premieres today in (very) select markets—a measly 24 states. Given this, a good swath of its intended audience will probably be unable to access it. "It's just a little weird to have to go through so much trouble just to find your shows," one of the top Facebook comments on the post announcing her show reads, bemoaning her absence from her former domain, the Food Network. "Too bad it can't be like it used to be."
With Positively Paula, Deen has engineered a product expressly for those who miss her, seemingly uninterested in making amends with a greater American populace. The season is composed of twenty-six half-hour episodes featuring her cooking out of her home kitchen in Savannah, Georgia, with occasional celebrity guests like Tom Berenger. She's created a show for the fans who haven't disavowed her, but, considering the remarkable difficulty of even watching the show, Deen seems to be preaching to a choir who cannot even hear her.
At first glance, Positively Paula may seem like the latest stop in Deen's apparent redemption campaign. This is certainly how outlets covering Positively Paula have spun it. Imposing this kind of arc onto Deen's career strikes me as simplistic, though—Positively Paula's aims are especially unclear. In the three years after Deen admitted to using racial slurs in the workplace, it seems that Deen's bid for redemption has been riddled with false starts. Just last year, her social media manager posted a photo to her Twitter featuring an old photo of her and her son cosplaying as Desi Arnaz—in brownface. That's quite a hiccup for a woman known in many corners for her perceived racial insensitivity.
Given this context, is Positively Paula a 'comeback'? Look a little closer:
Man. If Deen's found herself in the spotlight again, it's a rather dim one. The three-minute sizzle reel for the show is plastered with ungainly Century Gothic font and some gentle ribbing between her and her son. She talks about her first facial. There is an extreme close-up of her with cucumbers resting atop her corneas. The frames are filled with her putting dollops of cream upon piles of Chessmen cookies and frying chicken, telling us of the nostalgic potency of that very act. "Some things that'll almost make you weep...because the memories that flood back, and all good memories," she says.
By evidence of these three minutes, there is nothing new about Deen here. It is a retread of what we've seen before—just with slapdash production—aggressively insisting that Deen is a relatable woman with a good heart. (For the record, I'd love to be proven wrong on this front. When I asked the show's public relations representative for screeners, he told me they didn't have any, and he seemed reticent to give more information.) This very quality—Deen's affability—is, after all, largely responsible for her ascendance to popular favor in the early aughts. Deen gained fans through the magnetism of her backstory: She was a daughter who lost her parents before she turned 23, a woman who was once married to an alcoholic, a single mother to two sons, an entrepreneur who began a business with meager resources.
Time has clearly abstracted the uglier details of how deeply she hurt people. The fact that Deen got caught using racial slurs in the workplace became folded into her narrative of stalwart survivalism, convincing her acolytes that she can withstand just about any trying situation. Just look at the unanimous support she garners on social media. Reading these responses, I'm reminded of what Taffy-Brodesser Akner observed two years ago on Matter, that "Paula's comeback isn't about forgiveness — it's about standing her ground."
The press materials accompanying Positively Paula revise accordingly, acting as if Deen's career began in 2014. Her biography, for example, opens with the reminder that she has sold more than 11 million copies of her 14 cookbooks before pivoting swiftly to everything she's done since 2013. She conducted a live tour, "Paula Deen Live!", and launched the subscribers-only digital network Paula Deen Network. It mentions her "first free mobile game," Paula Deen's Recipe Quest, and her podcast, What's Cooking with Paula Deen. There's even a radio show, Get Cooking with Paula Deen. It brags about her "Facebook (4,582,864 likes), Twitter (1.44 million followers) and Pinterest (281,800 followers)," proof that people still love her, as if to say, look at everything she's accomplished—have you heard?
It's just impossible to look at all of these press elements in concert—and the minimal effort put into them—and have a takeaway that Paula Deen wants to make amends with the greater American public, or even be seen by them. Which is why positioning Positively Paula as a mainstream comeback is a baffling conclusion to me—its website, replete with links that are dead and images that don't load, speaks to the fact that we've learned not to give this woman the loud, hypervisible platform she once occupied. And Deen herself has kept kind of mum about this apparent "comeback." On her official site, she has posted an interview about the show—with her son, not an actual press outlet.
Perhaps the most confounding line of the press package is the one that casually refers to Deen as the "Queen of Southern Cuisine." Who believes she is the "Queen of Southern Cuisine"? Or, better yet, was she ever?
From 2016's purview, seeing this sobriquet attached to Deen recalls this letter Food52 friend Michael Twitty wrote to Deen on the "erasure of the black presence from the American culinary memory," and Deen's complicity in it. He issued a rejoinder to the very point that Deen's camp passes off as fact. "Don't forget that the Southern food you have been crowned the queen of was made into an art largely in the hands of enslaved cooks," Twitty reminded Deen. "Some like the ones who prepared food on your ancestor's Georgia plantation."
Yet the truths contained in his argument—that Deen wielded a kind of power and influence over the way America imagines Southern cuisine, a responsibility she perhaps wasn't equipped to deal with—don't seem to have stuck with Deen, who refuses to forfeit this title. Twitty's letter went viral, and in it, he gave Deen an opportunity to engage with him. She never responded.
Positively Paula will be airing in (very, very) select markets starting today, October 15th.
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What Type of Kindle is Right for You?
Kindle makes popular e-readers and tablets. These mobile libraries and entertainment units are impressive but numerous. One product does not necessarily stand out over another. Consumers are encouraged to evaluate their needs before purchasing one. Tablets or e-readers don't have to be a huge investment, but you do want to make sure it has all of the tools you want.
For Readers
Kindle has two different kinds of screens. One looks like a real book (called E-ink), and the other has a conventional LCD screen. You can read from both types, but again, the E-ink versions look more like books. The E-ink Kindles are pretty much just e-readers. They are not for web browsing, watching videos, or any other interactive entertainment.
One upside to a dedicated e-reader is the mobility. It's very light weight since you don't have to carry around an LCD screen and all the hardware that comes with that. For folks who want the LCD but are mainly using their Kindle for reading may find the light hard on their eyes. It is adjustable, but that is the main complaint among users.
E-ink Kindles: Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite 3G, and Kindle DX
For Gamers
E-ink readers are not ideal for the games available on Kindle tablets. Mostly because they just don't have that capability. LCD tablets are best for gamers. There are varieties of sizes and screen quality that can make gaming more enjoyable. The Kind Fire line is what Kindle offers for this purpose. The Fire is an Amazon-centric Android OS, and offers apps and games through the Amazon Appstore as opposed to Google Play.
LCD Kindles: Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9", Fire HDX 7", and Fire HDX 8.9".
For a Small Budget
Kindle makes products to fit most budgets. The most inexpensive is the Kindle. It's a basic e-reader with E-ink that has very few bells and whistles compared to the Fire line. It comes with a basic touch keyboard, but it is not ideal for word processing. If you're looking for a basic, inexpensive e-reader, the Kindle is it.
For Size
The Kindle DX is their largest offering coming in at 9.7". It is ideal for looking at PDFs, and it could be really useful for those who are hard of seeing. The price goes up a bit due to size. That may factor into your choice. It does not come with a built-in light, and the wifi is said to drain the battery considerably over other Kindle models


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Husband is home safe and sound. A very uneventful trip home – plane was a little late coming in from Atlanta but that is not too unusual. We are going to take part of the day to hang out but do have some work to do today. He told me on the way home last night he is going to make mini meatpies for our party. Happy for him to do it but as Oldest Daughter can tell you, they arent easy to make. To me, that is the hardest dough I have ever tried to master. I will type up his recipe for you later. Its a good one – just know going in, the dough is a challenge. For me anyway.
And I added a little something to my pre-meal menu. I am going to make a corn chowder for folks to snack on as they come in. I know my brother and others will be here a good bit early especially if there is a football game on that afternoon.
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As the title suggests, this is a comedy set within the IT department of a huge multi-national company called Reynholm Industries. No one seems to quite know what Reynholm Industries actually does - least of all its boss, the ever-strange Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry) - but it does it well, apparently. In an early episode of season two, former boss Denholm Reynham (Chris Morris) hears from his board of directors that the company has made 'a profit so far this year of eighteen hundred billion billion' to which Denholm announces, 'When I first started Reynholm Industries I had just two things in my possession: a dream ... and six million pounds. Today I have a business empire the like of which the world has never seen the like of which. I hope it doesn't sound arrogant when I say that I am the greatest man in the world'. He then commits suicide following allegations of 'irregularities in the pension fund', paving the way for prodigal son Douglas to take over.
Meanwhile, down in the deepest bowels of the company skyscraper, in a nearly windowless suite of offices, sits the IT Department. It consists of Moss (Richard Ayoade), a curiously coiffured geek of the first water with many strange idiosyncracies attached to his obvious genius with computers, and Roy (Chris O'Dowd), a laid-back, comic reading, fast food junkie slacker with the work ethic of a sloth. In charge of the department is Jen (Katherine Parkinson) whose accidental promotion to head of IT has caused her some small degree of difficulty as she knows absolutely nothing about computers (even to the extent of pronouncing the word 'computer' incorrectly). There is a fourth member of the team, a strange, pale Gothic creature called Richmond (played gloriously by The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding) but he is only occasionally let out of his room as he is too depressing to be around. The show is penned and directed by Graham Linehan, one half of the writing partnership that gave us Father Ted, and with The IT Crowd he's scored another palpable hit.
We were doubly blessed last night as we got to see two of the six new episodes. Without providing any spoilers, the first revolved around Roy's and Moss's attempts to 'be like normal men', and the second around a speech that Jen has to make about computers - a subject she is wholly unequipped to talk about - when she has just alienated the two men who can help make the speech successful. A secondary plot in the second episode involved Douglas and his new love interest (Lucy Montgomery). Both episodes were very, very funny. Linehan has now fallen comfortably into a groove; the characters are established and work well together, the plots are as clever and surreal as ever and the gags are terrific. On the studio floor itself, we saw how much of a perfectionist he is as a director too. Several scenes were filmed three or four times with Linehan constantly suggesting improvements and enhancements. But he was right - every change resulted in something funnier than before, which was great for the energy of the audience. The cast too were great fun to watch. Chris O'Dowd is a natural comic with a very expressive face and a talent for giggling at inopportune moments. Richard Ayoade was extraordinary; he resolutely stays in character as Moss all the time that he's on the set, even during the fluffs and gaffes and corpsing that will undoubtedly become outtakes on the DVD. Four hours of recording absolutely flew by, ably assisted by the very talented and very funny warm-up guy, Tom Binns.
Behind the scenes - it's all smoke and mirrors. And paint.
A very enjoyable evening spent in good company. I look forward to the series and being able to show you a few more of the photographs in time.
Meanwhile, back at Castle Colgan, I'd left Dawn all alone to defend the family fortress from the hordes of suspiciously short vampires, witches, mummies, ghoulies, ghosties and long-leggity beasties that came trick or treating. She did so in excellent fashion with a combination of props, sound effects and weird voices. She got several satisfying screams in return.
Hope you had a great Halloween!


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George Zimmerman trial: Jury may consider lesser charge of manslaughter, judge rules
(CBS/AP) SANFORD, Fla. -- A jury will consider a lesser charge of manslaughter as well as a second-degree murder charge against accused murderer George Zimmerman, a judge has ruled. But a request by prosecutors for the jury to also consider a lesser charge of third-degree felony murder - an offense that includes the commission of child abuse - drew heated opposition from the defense.
PICTURES: George Zimmerman on trial in death of Fla. teen
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READ: Trayvon Martin Shooting: A timeline of events
Defense attorney Don West called the possible lesser charge of third-degree felony murder "outrageous" and a "trick" by the state. He said prosecutors asked for the inclusion at the last minute.
"Just when I thought this case couldn't get any more bizarre, the state is seeking third-degree felony murder based on child abuse?" West said.
The offense of third-degree felony murder would be premised on the idea that Zimmerman committed child abuse since 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was underage when he was fatally shot. Prosecutors said they will not pursue the lesser charge of aggravated assault, as they initially indicated.
Zimmerman, a former neighborhood watch volunteer, is charged in the shooting death of the Florida teen.
Circuit Judge Debra Nelson made the ruling on the manslaughter lesser included offense during a hearing Thursday morning outside of the presence of the jury as attorneys hashed out jury instructions. She deferred ruling on the third-degree felony murder lesser charge after West argued he needed more time to prepare.
The panel of six women will return at 1 p.m. to hear closing arguments from the prosecution. Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have rested their cases, and testimony spanned about two and a half weeks.
The defense wanted the jury to only consider the second-degree murder charge Zimmerman faces as well as a not guilty verdict, and not lesser included offenses.
"[Zimmerman's] position is the state has charged him with second-degree murder, they should be required to prove it," West said." If they can't prove it, that's a failure of the prosecution."
Complete coverage of the George Zimmerman Trial-Trayvon Martin case on Crimesider


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Singapore Tailor Guide
Many people visiting Singapore's shopping districts be interested in having clothes tailor made for them, often for the first time.
Unfortunately, Singapore's famed shopping districts are home to many cheap and nasty tailors preying on a steady stream of uninitiated buyers, with relatively few establishments dedicated to producing fine clothes and happy, repeat customers.
This easy to use guide offers visitors and locals alike an overview of the better operators in the industry, who can make clothes not just to your own measurements, but also to your style, taste and budget!
This guide lists and reviews many of the best tailors in Singapore, based on the author's personal experience over five years. I aim to list the better tailors of various styles, locations and price points that can truly be recommended, rather than hundreds of undifferentiated establishments.
I would be interested in receiving feedback reader's own experiences, both good and bad, having their clothes tailored in Singapore. If you have had a great experience at a shop you feel deserves to mentioned in the guide, or have a concern with the accuracy of any of the information, please email [email protected].
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We recognize that key areas of importance for our customer when considering an IT solution are based around a number of perspectives including availability, adaptability, manageability and security. Our offering reflects this understanding and our solutions are designed to deliver based on these perspectives.


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The Measles Outbreak And Malnutrition Endangering Papua's Children
Asmat Regency, Papua. The measles outbreak and malnutrition in Agats district, Asmat Regency, Papua, which appeared to be an emergency ward. Children's whom took measles and malnutrition because they had diarrehea and vomiting. At least, nine children from various districts were all suffered from malnutrition.
Recently, Agat's hospital is now treating 13 children for measles and 9 who are malnourished, who now weighs 7.7 kilograms-1.6
kilogram heavier than when they were admitted.
Malnutrition has weakened the children's immune system, making them prone to viruses. Malnutrition patient were came from a poor quality of life and the low immunization in the regency. Measles and malnutrition have already claimed the lives of 63 in seven districts.
The remoteness of Asmat regency has worsened the condition. To reach 23 districts in Asmat, travelers can only use a speedboat or longboat, which are costly. The difficult terrain and the nomatic nature of the area's tribal people are largely to blame for the low immunization coveverage of only 17.3 percent in 2017.
However, the problem was also the result of negligence from residents and local health workers in handling health care in the region. To prevent the situation from further declining, medical teams from the TNI and local administration started a mission to tackle the health emergency in 19 of Asmat's districts. The local government want to the immunization program would be sustainable in the long-run.
Obviously, the measles outbreak and malnutrition in Agats districts has shown that any possibility if fund villages or special authonomy funds and special allocation funds for Papua did not use correctly and effectively.
Finally and politically, the measles outbreak and malnutrition have drawn that the local government did not anticipate and to late to
tackle those problems, and the central government under President Joko Widodo's leadership is enough weak to control and to suppress the local government of Asmat and the Papua's provinces government for handling those cases which had been taken international attention.