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Jordan's king tells Trump adviser peace can only come with a Palestinian state
Jordan's king tells Trump adviser peace can only come with a Palestinian state /node/1503766/middle-east
Jordan's King Abdullah meets with Senior White House Adviser Jared Kushner in Amman, Jordan, May 29, 2019. (Yousef Allan/Royal Palace/Handout via Reuters)
Jordan stands by a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
This exposed a rift with the US as the Trump administration tries to rally Arab support for a peace conference in Bahrain
AMMAN: US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on Wednesday met Jordan's king on the second leg of a mini-regional tour aimed at finding support for his Israel-Palestinian peace plan, the royal palace said.
King Abdullah II insisted on the "need to intensify efforts to achieve a comprehensive and lasting peace based on the two-state solution that would guarantee the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital."
Presidential advisers Kushner and Jason Greenblatt met with King Abdullah and the official Petra news agency said the two parties "discussed regional developments, especially efforts to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict."
The remarks, which were carried in a palace statement, were made in the presence of Kushner.
Kushner, who is seeking support for his long-delayed but controversial Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, arrived in Jordan from Morocco, where he met King Mohammed VI. Moroccan officials declined commenting on Kushner's visit.
Constructive meeting with @KingAbdullahII in Jordan today including a good conversation about regional dynamics and our administration's efforts to help Israel and the Palestinians achieve a brighter future.
— Jason D. Greenblatt (@jdgreenblatt45) May 29, 2019
He is scheduled to travel to Israel next.
The Moroccan king chairs the Al-Quds Committee, an organization that brings together supporters of the Palestinian cause in the Arab world.
It was created by the Organization for Islamic Cooperation to work for the preservation of the religious, cultural and urban heritage of Jerusalem.
The United States is expected to roll out the economic aspects of the peace plan at a conference in Bahrain on June 25-26.
Dubbed "Peace for Prosperity," the Bahrain gathering is expected to bring together leaders from several governments, civil society and the business sector.
Jordan, a key US ally, has not yet said whether it will attend the June 25-26 meeting in Manama, capital of Bahrain. The Palestinians have already said they will not attend the summit and have rejected the Trump administration's Mideast peace plan out of hand.
They have boycotted the US administration since Trump broke with decades of consensus and recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December 2017.
Kushner has said the conference will focus on the economic foundations of peace between Israel and the Palestinians. The conference will not include core political issues, such as Palestinian statehood.
Trump's office said the conference was a "pivotal opportunity... to share ideas, discuss strategies, and galvanize support for potential economic investments and initiatives that could be made possible by a peace agreement."
The Palestinians see this as offering financial rewards in exchange for accepting ongoing Israeli occupation.
"Attempts at promoting an economic normalization of the Israeli occupation of Palestine will be rejected," said Saeb Erekat, secretary general of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Reliant on American political and military support, it will be difficult for Jordan reject the invitation. But with most of its people of Palestinian descent, it will be difficult to embrace a plan that does not include a Palestinian state.
The meeting in Rabat focused on developments in the Middle East and North Africa as well as strengthening the partnership between Morocco and the US, a palace spokesman told AFP.
Greenblatt tweeted that he and Kushner shared an iftar dinner — the traditional meal to break the daily fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan — with Morocco's king, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.
"Thank you to His Majesty for a special evening and for sharing your wisdom," Greenblatt wrote. "Morocco is an important friend & ally of the United States."
Topics: Israel-Palestinian peace plan Jared Kushner King Abdullah II Jason Greenblatt
Kushner arrives in Jordan after meeting Morocco's King Mohammed VI to press US peace plan
Palestinians turn to EU to counter Kushner plan
Israel spyware firm can mine data from social media: FT /node/1528036/middle-east
Updated 26 min 43 sec ago
An Israeli cybersecurity company has developed spyware that can scrape data from the servers of Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft products
Pegasus harvests not only data stored on a device, but also any information stored in the cloud, including a user's location data, archived messages and photos
JERUSALEM: An Israeli spyware firm thought to have hacked WhatsApp in the past has told clients it can scoop user data from the world's top social media, the Financial Times reported Friday.
The London paper wrote that NSO group had "told buyers its technology can surreptitiously scrape all of an individual's data from the servers of Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft, according to people familiar with its sales pitch."
An NSO spokesperson, responding in a written statement to AFP's request for comment, denied the allegation.
"There is a fundamental misunderstanding of NSO, its services and technology," it said.
"NSO's products do not provide the type of collection capabilities and access to cloud applications, services, or infrastructure as listed and suggested in today's FT article."
In May, Facebook-owned WhatsApp said it had released an update to plug a security hole in its messaging app that allowed insertion of sophisticated spyware that could be used to spy on journalists, activists and others.
It said the attack bore "all the hallmarks of a private company that works with a number of governments around the world."
It did not name a suspect but Washington-based analyst Joseph Hall, chief technologist at the Center for Democracy and Technology, said at the time that the hack appeared related to the NSO's Pegasus software.
It is normally sold to law enforcement and intelligence services.
Friday's FT report, citing documents it had viewed and descriptions of a product demonstration, said the program had "evolved to capture the much greater trove of information stored beyond the phone in the cloud, such as a full history of a target's location data, archived messages or photos."
NSO says it does not operate the Pegasus system, only licensing it to closely vetted government users "for the sole purpose of preventing or investigating serious crime including terrorism."
The group came under the spotlight in 2016 when researchers accused it of helping spy on an activist in the United Arab Emirates.
NSO is based in the Israeli seaside hi-tech hub of Herzliya, near Tel Aviv. It says it employs 600 people in Israel and around the world.
Pegasus is a highly invasive tool that can reportedly switch on a target's cell phone camera and microphone, and access data on it, effectively turning the phone into a pocket spy.
"Increasingly sophisticated terrorists and criminals are taking advantage of encrypted technologies to plan and conceal their crimes, leaving intelligence and law enforcement agencies in the dark and putting public safety and national security at risk," the company statement said.
"NSO's lawful interception products are designed to confront this challenge."
Topics: Israel NSO Group WhatsApp Facebook hacking spyware
Israel touts air defense system to South Korea
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Transport and traffic purgatory, paradise and inferno
February 26, 2014 6:36 pm / Leave a comment
A lot of people have been referring to the traffic congestion and other derivative issues that will be the result of the construction of several transport projects around Metro Manila as "traffic armageddon." Some friend have appropriately (I think) referred to it more as "car-mageddon." This seems to be the case since it is perceived to have the most impact on car users than public transport users, cyclists or pedestrians. This is far from the truth as there are more people taking public transport, cycling or walking than those driving their own cars. In fact, estimates for Metro Manila indicate that 70-80% of travelers take public transport while 20-30% take private vehicles. These mode splits do not include bicycles or walking, which obviously will further decrease private car shares.
I would rather refer to this period of construction as a sort of "purgatory" though it has nothing to do with the cleansing that's associated with it. There is still the suffering involved while improvements are being implemented. But, most importantly, there is hope at the end of this process. This "hope" is not necessarily the "light at the end of a dark tunnel" kind of thing as surely population and the number of vehicles will surely increase over time even as the transport projects are being implemented. By the time these are completed, there are sure to be more people, more vehicles, as well as more of other developments that will put our transport system to a stress test. We can only hope that the designs of these infrastructure we are building now are based on honest to goodness trip or traffic forecasts. Otherwise, we'll end up with congested or saturated systems by the time they start operating.
Unfortunately, most projects mentioned and those we know have the green light and would likely be proceeding with construction in the near future are basically road projects. It's ironic considering that what Metro Manila urgently, and maybe desperately, needs now are public transport systems including the much delayed MRT 7, LRT 2 Extension and LRT 1 Extension. The proposals for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) seem to be in a limbo, too, despite extensive studies and surveys to support BRT along corridors such as Ortigas Avenue and Circumferential Road 5. These are blamed on institutional and legal impediments including allegations of shortcomings among officials of agencies responsible for these infrastructure.
I am aware of an initiative led by an environmental lawyer seeking to effect the redistribution of road space in favor of public transport users, cyclists and pedestrians. I think such actions are useful from the perspective of getting the attention necessary to push government and private sector players to have a sense of urgency not just in words but also in actions in as far as transport infrastructure programs and projects are concerned. We are already lagging behind our ASEAN neighbors with regards to infrastructure and at this pace, it is likely that less developed countries like Cambodia and Myanmar might just overtake us in the foreseeable future. From another perspective, it is hard to push for sharing the road when people really don't have better options for commuting. Walking and cycling are not for everyone and many people have turned to the motorcycle to solve their transport woes. In the latter case, motorcycles are perceived as a vehicle that's fuel efficient and allows the users to zip through congested streets often at high risks of being involved in a crash or spill.
We can only achieve "paradise" in our highly urbanized cities if we build these mass transit systems along with the pedestrian and cycling facilities that will complement each other. Those for whom car travel is a necessity would also benefit from reduced road congestion so it will eventually (hopefully) play out well for most people. Meanwhile, we would have to endure transport and traffic hell (some more and longer than others) as the government and private sector embark on this round of infrastructure projects implementation. It helps to look back at our experiences with the last major batch of projects in the latter part of the 1990's when the number coding scheme was first implemented. At the time, it was implemented as a temporary measure to alleviate congestion while projects where being implemented. What was a temporary measure is now still being implemented along with a truck ban that has also been evolving the past years with the latest being the one implemented by the City of Manila starting last February 24. Will these vehicle restraint schemes be modified to cope with the traffic congestion expected from projects like the Skyway connector? Will these be relaxed or removed after all these projects have been completed? Your guess is as good as mine.
Manila's truck ban experiment
The City of Manila has announced that it will implement a truck ban from February 10, Monday. Trucks of at least 8-wheels and 4,500kg gross weight will not be allowed to travel in Manila's roads from 5AM to 9PM. Manila's City Ordinance No. 8336 calls for the daytime truck ban in the city in order to reduce traffic congestion that is perceived to be brought about by trucks. 8-wheelers are likely 3-axle trucks with a 4-wheel, 2-axle prime mover pulling a 1-axle, 4-wheel (double-tired) trailer. I am not aware of the technical basis for the ordinance. Perhaps the city has engaged consultants to help them determine the pros and cons of this daytime truck ban. I hope it is not all qualitative analysis that was applied here as logistics is quite a complicated topic. And such schemes in favor of passenger transport (and against goods movement) actually creates a big problem for commerce due to the challenges of scheduling that they have to deal with. To cope with this ordinance, companies would have to utilize smaller vehicles to transport goods during the daytime. This actually might lead to more vehicles on the streets as companies try to compensate for the capacity of the large trucks that will be banned from traveling during the restricted period by fielding smaller trucks.
Trucks parked along Bonifacio Drive near the DPWH Central Office in Manila's Port Area.
The latest word is that Manila has postponed implementation of the ordinance to February 24. This was apparently due to the reaction they got from various sectors, especially truckers and logistics companies who would be most affected by the restrictions. It was only natural for them to show their opposition to the scheme. Reactions from the general public, however, indicated that private car users and those taking public transport welcomed the truck ban as they generally stated that they thought trucks were to blame for traffic congestion in Manila. The truck ban will definitely have impacts beyond Manila's boundaries as freight/goods transport schedules will be affected for the rest of Metro Manila and beyond. The Port of Manila, after all, is critical to logistics for the National Capital Region, and its influence extends to adjacent provinces where industries are located. Such issues on congestion and travel demand management measures focused on trucks bring back talks about easing freight flow to and from the Port of Manila to major ports in Subic and Batangas. There have been studies conducted to assess the decongestion of the Port of Manila as Batangas and Subic are already very accessible with high standard highways connecting to these ports including the SLEX and STAR tollways to Batangas and the NLEX and SCTEX to Subic. Perhaps it would be good to revisit the recommendations of these studies while also balancing the treatment of logistics with efforts necessary to improve public transport. After all, trucks are not all to blame for Manila's and other cities' traffic woes as buses are repeatedly being blamed for congestion along EDSA. In truth, there are more cars than the numbers of buses, trucks, jeepneys and UV Express combined. And the only way to reduce private car traffic is to come up with an efficient and safe public transport system. –
In-vehicle tools for road safety
January 27, 2014 4:41 pm / Leave a comment
I recently came across a provincial bus operator who is promoting a device for limiting the speeds of vehicles. He states that all their buses are fitted with the device and together with an on-board camera and GPS, they are able to monitor their buses and ensure the safety and security of their passengers. It's always good to know there are responsible and progressive bus operators like him. Unfortunately, his kind is a minority among many who appear to be after the proverbial quick buck rather than ensuring a high quality of service for travelers.
Devices limiting the speeds of vehicles are not new. These have been installed in many public transport and commercial vehicles like buses and trucks in order to regulate their speeds along highways and streets. Trucks from Japan are fitted with these devices and those second hand trucks being sold in the Philippines have these but are allegedly disabled by their new owners. They are not violating any laws here as there are no regulations requiring such devices to be installed in vehicles.
Tracking devices that include GPS are more recent technologies being used mainly by logistics companies to track their vehicles. These are particularly important for trucks laden with high value cargo or for delivery vans who schedules and routes need to be managed to ensure timely delivery of packages consigned to them. Data from these devices would allow for the assessment of driving speeds and behavior such as lane changing that can be used to determine if drivers are, for example, reckless. The same data can also be used to evaluate fuel efficiency.
Such devices also have research applications because data can be used to determine real-time traffic conditions. In fact, there have been probe car studies conducted in other countries such as Japan, Thailand and Indonesia where taxis were employed to gather traffic information along urban road networks (e.g., Tokyo, Bangkok, Jakarta). Similar experiments can be implemented for Philippine cities to derive traffic information that can be used to guide travelers regarding travel times and route planning.
Perhaps the DOTC through the LTO and the LTFRB, should look into the mandatory installation and use of these devices to regulate vehicle speeds for public and freight transport and also monitor driver behavior. Mandatory speed regulation devices as well as tracking systems have a high potential for weeding out reckless, irresponsible drivers that will ultimately lead to a reduction in road crashes that have resulted in serious injuries and loss of lives. Definitely, there will be objections or opposition to such a requirement but these devices can be justified given the clamor for safer transport and safer roads. After all, everyone of us are vulnerable road users where even the safest driver can be involved in crashes. It takes only one reckless driver or rider to cause a crash.
Truck weight limits in the Philippines
December 9, 2011 10:48 pm / 3 Comments on Truck weight limits in the Philippines
I noticed a lot of interest on the "truck ban" scheme from the statistics provided by WordPress on my dashboard. It seems there are very limited material available on the scheme especially in the Philippines where there have been variations of and misconceptions on this travel demand management (TDM) measure. Why do cities like Metro Manila implement a truck ban? Or better yet, why are there designated truck routes in cities? The answer can be quite simple if viewed from the perspective of asset preservation. That is, by restricting trucks to use specific roads, we are also limiting their impacts (read: damage) to the road infrastructure. Such impacts come in the way of damaged pavements and/or bridges that bear the brunt of the weights carried by heavy vehicles. But such argument begs the question of why, in the first place, shouldn't we design our pavements and bridges so that they may be able to withstand the cumulative loads of heavy vehicle traffic over a prescribed period of time, say 20 years, give and take a few years for variability and reliability in design and construction methods? Such is a question that needs to be answered, and clearly, by our DPWH, at least for the case of our national roads and bridges. It is really not a simple matter and certainly not something that cannot be blamed solely on the fact that evidences in the Philippines point to truck overloading as one of the culprits for damaged pavements and bridges.
The website of the Department of Public Works and Highways provides information on the axle load and truck weight limits for national roads. The matrix of weights may easily be downloaded and is provided in the following document:
DPWH Matrix of Trucks
The maximum single axle loads for different countries around the world are provided below:
Max Permissible Truck Loads World
I found another table of values this time for European countries. Based on the table on weight limits in European Union Countries, France seems to have the heaviest single axle load limit.
EU Axle and Truck Loads
Still, the question running in the minds of most people involved in policymaking, monitoring and enforcement, and research is "How did we come up with the 13.5-metric ton maximum single axle load value in the first place?" Surely, it wasn't a number that was plucked out from the air?
The 13.5-metric ton was most probably derived from an axle load study conducted in the 1990's. Such a study could have, among others, determined the appropriate maximum axle loads that could be adopted by the country in lieu of the limits at the time that were already deemed obsolete given the evolution of trucks over time (i.e., they're bigger now compared to, say, 30 years ago). What is problematic is that it seems the study was only able to derive the maximum single axle load and was not able to estimate maximum loads for tandem and tridem axles. Tandem axles are two axles positioned one after the other while tridems are three axles grouped together. These tandems and tridems are typical configurations for the rear axles of large trucks and trailers, enabling them to support heavy loads that typically are distributed more towards the rear axles.
Truck Ban
October 28, 2010 6:44 am / 2 Comments on Truck Ban
Another form of vehicle restraint focuses on freight and logistics vehicles, particularly trucks. These are commonly referred to as large vehicles having at least 6 tires (double-tired rear axle). The prevailing perception is that many if not most of these vehicles are overloaded and impede the flow of traffic due to their slow speeds as well as damage pavements not designed for heavy vehicles.
"The truck ban is a scheme first applied in the late 1970's to address the perception that freight vehicles are the main culprits in congesting Metro Manila roads. Trucks were prohibited from traveling along major arterials including the primary circumferential and radial road network for most of the day. Exemptions from the daytime ban were applied to roads in the vicinity of the port area where truck traffic was practically inevitable."
The coverage area of the truck ban included all of Metro Manila's major circumferential and radial roads – C1 to C5 refer to Metro Manila's circumferential roads while R1 to R10 refer to the radial roads. These comprise the main arterials of the Metro Manila road network. For reference, C3 refers to Araneta Avenue and related roads, C4 is EDSA, Letre and Samson Roads, and C5 refers to Katipunan, E. Rodriguez and C.P. Garcia Avenues. R1 refers to Roxas Boulevard, R5 is Shaw Boulevard, R6 is Aurora Boulevard, and R7 is España and Quezon Avenues.
"There are the different versions of the truck ban being implemented in Metro Manila. Truck Ban 1 is enforced along EDSA, Metro Manila's busiest arterial and often its most congested road. Designated as Circumferential Road 4 (C4) it has a 10- to 12-lane carriageway with a mass rapid transit line running along its median. Truck Ban 2 practically covers all other roads except sections of arterial roads that have been designated as truck routes."
Truck Ban 1 is enforced from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM everyday except Sundays and Holidays. Meanwhile, Truck Ban 2 is implemented from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM everyday except Sundays and Holidays. The second version attempts to minimize trucks during the morning and afternoon/evening peak periods.
"The chronology of the truck ban scheme started in 1978. In recognition of the critical situation of traffic congestion in Metro Manila, the then Metropolitan Manila Authority (MMA) issued Ordinance No. 78-04, which prohibited cargo trucks, with gross vehicular weight (GVW) of more than 4,000 kilogram, from plying along eleven major thoroughfares in Metro Manila during peak traffic hours – from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., daily except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
In 1990, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) issued Memorandum Circulars No. 90-367 and 90-375, changing truck ban hours to: between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. on weekdays; 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for Monday to Thursday; and from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Fridays. In response to the appeal of the members and officers of the various truckers' associations for an alternate route and a 2-hour reduction of truck ban, the MMA issued Ordinance No. 19, Series of 1991, amending MMC Ordinance No. 78-04. This issuance provided alternate routes to the truck ban routes and effected a 2-hour reduction of the truck ban period, thereby prohibiting trucks on the road from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
In 1994 the MMA issued Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, further amending Ordinance No. 78-04 as amended by Ordinance No. 19 Series 1991. The Ordinance restricts trucks from traveling or passing along 10 major routes from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. daily, except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Ordinance also provided for an "all-day" truck ban along Metro Manila's major arterial road, the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
In 1996, the MMDA, in its desire to further reduce traffic congestion even on Saturdays, issued Regulation No. 96-008 amending MMA Ordinance No. 94-05, imposing truck ban from Monday to Saturday, except Sunday and holidays. An MMDA Regulation No. 99-002, amended Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, wherein the "gross capacity weight" was amended from 4,000 to 4,500 kilograms."
In the last few years, the MMDA has implemented adjustments to the truck ban scheme in coordination with Metro Manila local government units. Certain truck routes were identified to address the issues raised by the private sector, particularly industries and commercial establishments, regarding the transport and delivery of goods. Other cities in the Philippines have adopted the truck ban in one form or another, often directing trucks to use alternate roads in order to decongest the roads in the central business districts as well as to prevent their early deterioration as a result of truck overloading practices.
[Source of italicized text: Regidor, J.R.F. and Tiglao, N.C.C. (2007) "Alternative Solutions to Traffic Problems: Metro Manila in Retrospect," Proceedings of the 11th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2007), 24-28 June 2007, University of California Transportation Center, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA, DVD.] | {
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We know that our pets are family, and their health and happiness is as important to us as our own. That's why we partner up every year with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to provide free shots for dogs, and free food for families. Having a few less things to worry about builds up the capacity our community members have to deal with struggles that come their way, and we've seen how just a little extra help can dramatically change a life. Tune in to hear from Sherry Silk, CEO of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, on how their organization has grown to help more of our furry friends, and the families that love them. And find us on your favorite social media platform @FeedingTampaBay, to learn about more events like the free shot clinic coming up on Saturday, Nov. 5th -- from 9am-12pm at the Gardenville Park & Recreation Center in Gibsonton!
Helping Through Hurricane Ian with Jim Carpenter of Feeding Tampa Bay
How do we bring stability to our community and even our Florida neighbors? Our Director of Facilities and Disaster Response, Jim Carpenter, joins us at the table once again to share details on how our network prepares and provides relief during a storm, specifically Hurricane Ian. Followed by Rule #7 suggestions from ABC Action News Denis Phillips! You can listen to his full episode (Weather Geeking with Denis Phillips of ABC Action News) on your favorite podcast platform, as well. Follow us on your favorite social media platforms to stay updated on all the ways we help our community in times of need, and to learn how you can get involved in the fight against hunger, too.
Studying Humans and Hunger with Dr. Himmelgreen of the University of South Florida
What does the study of Anthropology have to do with fighting hunger? Well, more than you'd think! Not only does studying human nature tell us tons about how people cope with hunger, it can also tell us how to combat it. On today's episode we sit with our longtime academic associate, Dr. David Himmelgreen, to talk about the ways that people all over the world are alike, and how we learn better ways every day to help them. Wait for it... This is our first podcast episode with a visual follow up, where you can join Thomas and Shannon on an adventure into the worlds of our guests and the community we serve. Tune in for, Stick A Fork In It TV -- brought to you regularly on our YouTube channel. This first one will launch next Wednesday, September 28th. So be sure to follow us there for updates! And to see all the other ways we're working to fight hunger, follow us on your favorite social media @FeedingTampaBay.
Learn How You Can Take Action with Full-Time Volunteer Don Germaise
As a former reporter with ABC Action News, Don Germaise made the decision not to really retire but instead to "hunker down" into a life dedicated to community service. In the Tampa Bay non-profit world, he is the definition of "Take Action". And that is the mantra during September, which is recognized every year as Hunger Action Month, when people all over the country come together to help each other get the resources they need to fill bellies and create a better future. You can take action year round, but tune in to learn more about the ways you can get involved this September, and hear some of Don's amazing tales of volunteering around the world! Follow us on your favorite social media platforms to learn how you can take part in Hunger Action Month, or just take action in your community in general!
Making TampaWell with Dr. Tanuja Sharma & Kim Christine of Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General Hospital believes, like we do, that food is medicine. But they also know that exercise and education are medicine, too, and they're committed to helping our neighbors access all of those things. Through their upcoming grassroots project, TampaWell, they will provide Tampa residents with a community garden and food pantry, as well as guidance on ways to practice "enjoyable movement" and mental health wellness tips. On today's episode we're joined by Kim Christine and Dr. Tanuja Sharma of Tampa General Hospital, and they offer a wealth of insights into ways that men, women, children, and seniors can take simple steps to improve their health on a daily basis. Tune in and see how you might benefit from a little integrated medicine yourself! And follow us on your favorite social media sites @FeedingTampaBay for more information about TampaWell, and other ways that we're partnering with our peers to make Tampa living healthier and easier for everyone!
Packing the Pantries with Nino DeLucia of Vigo & Alessi
No doubt you probably have some Vigo & Alessi food products in your own pantry right now. Well they're celebrating 75 years of being based in Tampa by teaming up with ABC Action News and Feeding Tampa Bay, to help Pack the Pantries of school children and their families in our community! Tune in to learn about Vigo's history from one of the family members that helps bring you some of your favorite Italian and Spanish food products, and also how you can help with our Pack the Pantries campaign this year. Young kiddos need food to grow and learn, and we're grateful to have partners like these standing beside us to make sure that happens! Learn more about Feeding Tampa Bay, our partners, and how you can get involved in the fight against hunger by visiting FeedingTampaBay.org. Or by following us on your favorite social media platforms @FeedingTampaBay!
Crowning Epic Chefs with Shawn Routten of the Epicurean Hotel
2022 marks the SEVENTH year of our much-loved Epic Chef competition, where the top chefs in Tampa Bay face off in a contest of culinary creativity. Guests watch in person or online, enjoying delicious gourmet cuisine and crafted cocktails at the Epicurean Hotel, and on today's episode our guest is the hotel's General Manager, Shawn Routten! Tune in for a quick convo where we learn about the history of the event, the future of the hotel's expansion in SoHo, and some fun facts about Shawn himself. And be sure to tune in for the final night of Epic Chef -- Monday, August 1st starting at 6:45pm! Visit the Feeding Tampa Bay YouTube channel to watch LIVE, and subscribe for notifications about this and future events. And as always, follow us on your other favorite social media @FeedingTampaBay, to learn how you can get involved with our mission of ending hunger in West Central Florida and beyond!
Giving Through Gourmet with Chef Daniel Graves of Trinity Cafe
Trinity Cafe promises to feed all who need food, rain or shine, pandemic or peace, 365 days a year. And the meals are so much more than just basic sustenance. That's thanks in large part to our Executive Chef, Daniel Graves, who has worked everywhere from smalltime local kitchens to massive casino chains over the past 32 years. On this episode Chef Daniel explains what drew him to Trinity Cafe after decades of managing premiere kitchens around the country, and how he and his committed team are able to turn food donations into gourmet meals on a daily basis for our neighbors in need. Want to see some of his expertise in action? Check out our upcoming Epic Chef event, where guests can sample the amazing charcuterie boards he's assembled, and watch some of the best chefs in Tampa Bay face off over the course of three nights! And follow us on all social media @FeedingTampaBay for more updates.
Preparing for the New Daddy Experience with Jake Edling
Becoming a parent for the first time is scary, and the mountains of information we're expected to consume in preparation can be overwhelming. That's why Jake Edling, father of seven and acclaimed dad-expert, wrote "The New Daddy Experience" -- a succinct and grounded guide through the first few months of parenthood. Though it is primarily geared toward new fathers, new mothers can also benefit from the tips, tricks, and truths contained in the intentionally brief collection of pages. On this episode of Stick a Fork in It, Jake explains how he transitioned from life as a company man to life as a dedicated father and teacher, and how he learned to navigate the unpredictable path of parenthood. Find his brand new book for Kindle on Amazon! And be sure to check out our recent Father's Day special episode, featuring some of the dads who work at our food bank. Whether you're having your first child or your seventh, there's so much that can be learned when we share our wisdoms with one anoth…
The Fathers of Feeding Tampa Bay
On this special Father's Day edition of Stick a Fork in It, we welcome a few of the food bank's new and long-time fathers to share stories of the work, play, and growth that goes into raising their little ones. Matt hosts our co-workers Pete, Khalil, and Lemuel, who have sons and daughters ranging from toddlers to teens and beyond, and a truckload of funny and meaningful stories that naturally come with the territory of parenthood. Tune in to learn how they manage their work-life balance, create loving connections with their family, and learn from their own childhood experiences to be the best fathers they can be. To all the dads out there we say, Happy Father's Day! Follow us on all our social media platforms @FeedingTampaBay for more fun insights into our world and the amazing staff that helps us lift up our community every single day!
Feeding Hungry Pets with Melissa Pratt of PetSmart Charities
We all love our furry friends, and the last thing we want is to see them going hungry when we fall on hard times. That's why PetSmart Charities decided to team up with Feeding America, to make sure that pet owners didn't have to make difficult choices in trying to support themselves. Tune in to learn how PetSmart and Feeding Tampa Bay worked together to provide dog, cat, and people food to families during the pandemic, and how you can help support that mission going forward! Follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay to learn about the other partners that make our mission of ending hunger possible, and how you can join the movement, too.
The Well Builds Bikes that Move People Forward ft. Jon Dengler of WellBuilt Bikes
Recorded on location at the WellBuilt Bikes shop in the University Mall, we talk philanthropy and philosophy with grassroots community organizer, Jon Dengler. He shares how a single conversation with a homeless neighbor led him to build an organization that works tirelessly to support people struggling with poverty and independence. From opening his home to the unhoused, to starting community gardens, to providing free bikes to customers who complete a bit of community service -- Jon has collaborated with like minds to move mountains for people, without the backing of any major corporate or government funding. Tune in for an inspiring story that will help you to see poverty differently, and how much something small like a working bicycle can mean in helping someone out of a rut in their life. Follow us on social media for more stories like this one @FeedingTampaBay!
Creating A Hub for Humanity with Mary Brown of Gulfside Elementary
What if your child could get a dental check-up without having to leave school? And if your elderly neighbor could get food for free when their money is tight? And if someone could help you navigate confusing government programs online? Well at Gulfside Elementary, all of these things are made possible through the Community Partnership program they are a part of -- and the services offered are available to students, families, and any other residents in the area who need help. On this episode we're joined by the Gulfside Hub director, Mary Brown. And she explains not only how the program works, but how they've already seen amazing, measurable results in the few short years that it's been open. Tune in to learn how community partners have come together to support Gulfside and other schools all over Florida. And follow @FeedingTampaBay on any social platform to see how we're providing support too, so you can get involved!
Cereal for Summer Kicks Off with Kathryn Bursch of 10 Tampa Bay
It's become a tradition over the past 7 years for us to collect thousands of cereal boxes during the summer, to help feed children who normally depend on their schools for breakfast. And we have Kathryn Bursch and her team from local news station 10 Tampa Bay to thank for coming up with the idea and putting it into action. This year's collection is already underway, and Kathryn joins us on today's episode to tell you a bit about Cereal for Summer, and how you can get involved to help feed hungry children! Visit Cerealforsummer.org for more information. And follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay to see all the wonderful work being done by our partners like General Mills, who donated over 85 thousand boxes of cereal directly to Feeding Tampa Bay this year!
From Ukraine to You: Finding Peace Amidst Crisis (featuring Ian Adair) - Part 2
We return to our two-part episode featuring our friend Ian Adair from the Gracepoint Foundation, and our conversation about mental health in times of crisis. In part one we focused on the ways that world events, and their inescapable presence on social media, can have a negative impact on our mental health -- as well as ways to combat that impact. But in part two, Ian helps us understand the importance of mental health in the workplace. We spend so much of our lives working, and if that environment isn't one where we feel seen, heard, and understood, it's unlikely that we'll be happy there for very long. If you missed it, click here to check out the previous episode! And if you want to hear the first episode where Ian joined us on the show, click here. Follow @FeedingTampaBay for future updates about the show, and ways you can get involved in the fight against hunger.
What can you do when there seems to be crisis all around you? Mental health guru Ian Adair joins us once again for a conversation about coping in healthy ways with the pandemic, a struggling economy, and now, a war between Ukraine and Russia that has the entire world on edge. He and Thomas Mantz, our Feeding Tampa Bay CEO, dive into the way that social media and news overload can affect us, our children, and our relationships with one another. And this episode has two parts! In part one we discuss the personal ways that people can develop tools for creating peace in their lives, and then in part two (releasing next week) we discuss ways to foster peace and understanding in the workplace. To learn more about how the Ukraine conflict has affected folks right here in Tampa Bay, check out this powerful Tampa Bay Times article by Christopher O'Donnell. And to listen to the previous episode where Ian joined us to talk about his work with the Gracepoint Foundation, click here! Follow us fo…
Celebrating National Women's Month with Contemporary Fiction Author Lisa Unger
Lisa Unger has had a passion for writing stories since she was a girl, and for the past 20 years has put out one new novel each year. She joins us on today's episode to describe how we all have creativity within and how she finds her muse "in the quiet" for her character-driven stories, and what it's like to grow up with a career dream that people tell you is silly or unlikely. We're also joined by a special guest host, our own Kelley Sims, adding to the rich environment of female leaders, mothers, and passionate strivers we celebrate this March during National Women's Month. Tune in to learn how reading is just as important for your children as a healthy meal, and how you can support Feeding Tampa Bay by buying books like Lisa's! Follow us on your favorite social media platforms @FeedingTampaBay for more great insights and future guests!
Learning How to Decriminalize Poverty with Sarah Couture of the Fines & Fees Justice Center
Sometimes all it takes to start the spiral into inescapable poverty is a few unpaid parking tickets. When someone is already struggling with money, small legal fines can result in their license being taken away, and then they often can't earn any money at all. Sarah Couture, Florida Director of the Fines & Fees Justice Center, joins us on this episode to explain how her work seeks to erase these pitfalls from our legal system, so that people who find themselves in trouble don't end up stuck there. A more equitable justice system not only benefits the individuals navigating it, but benefits the system itself, which often relies on the payment of fines and fees for funding. Tune in to learn how telling YOUR story of legal complications can actually make a difference, and also, how a little hot sauce can vastly improve your grandma's patented mac and cheese recipe. And as always, follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay for more tips on how you can help improve your community for your…
Taste Testing Our New "Hops for Hunger" Beer at Big Storm Brewing Company
After a year of perfecting the recipe, we finally get to sit with LJ Govoni and Shannon Brooks to taste their delightful creation, "Hops for Hunger" -- a collaborative project that benefits Feeding Tampa Bay each time somebody buys one of the perfectly-named brews. Big Storm Brewing has been a staple for decades in the Tampa Bay region, and they truly are masters of their craft. On today's episode they walk us through the history of the company, as well as the funny story that led to our partnership with them, and ultimately to this wheaty, citrusy drink idea. And stick around to hear from special guest taste-testers from our own team, and other local nonprofits like John Dengel from Tampa's own WellBuilt Bikes! To see clips from other episodes, or learn more about our mission of ending hunger in Tampa Bay, visit FeedingTampaBay.org, or follow us on your favorite social media platform @FeedingTampaBay! Want to contact us directly with questions or ideas about our show? Email Shannon…
World Series Philanthropy with Howard Grosswirth of the New York Yankees
George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida is like a second home to New York's own Yankees. Over the course of their 27 seasons here, some of the biggest names in baseball have trained right in our own backyard. And on today's episode we have the pleasure of reminiscing with Howard Grosswirth, the Yankees' Vice President of Corporate Sales, and a member of the Feeding Tampa Bay board of directors. He shares with us the Yankees' devoted history of supporting their communities, and the ways that the Steinbrenner family continues to be a huge believer in missions like that of Feeding Tampa Bay. With their help, and yours, we are working to make Tampa Bay healthy, happy, and hunger-free. Click here to listen to our episode featuring Brian Auld, President of the Tampa Bay Rays Click here to listen to our episode featuring Ian Beckles, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Learn more about our partnerships with the Yankees, the Rays, the Bucs, the Lightning and others by visiting our website or…
Humans of the Food Bank 2021 - Board
Behind all of the phenomenal work done every day by our food bank staff and volunteers are the members of the Feeding Tampa Bay board of directors, who guide and support our organization in the mission of ending hunger in our community. On today's episode we are joined by three of those board members, each with their own passionate story about why fighting hunger is important to them, and how their unique positions allow them to do just that. Two of these huge-hearted individuals have been on the show before, so if you missed those episodes, or just want to revisit them, find the links below! And as ever, if you want to find more info about Feeding Tampa Bay and how you can help us lift up the children and families that need us, visit FeedingTampaBay.org. Monica Wilson - Director, Community Food Pantry Roberto Torres - Owner, Blind Tiger Cafe
Humans of the Food Bank 2021 - Volunteers
Tens of thousands of volunteers grace our programs with their presence every single year, and make possible our mission of ending hunger in our community. On today's episode, meet 6 more magnificent humans who have worked side by side with us in recent years, and learn what drives them to keep returning to the front lines every single week. From serving up hot dishes at Trinity Cafe to assisting shoppers in our Publix Community Market, these incredible people have touched the lives of their neighbors in ways they couldn't previously imagine. And we hope that hearing their stories will touch your life, as well. The grand finale of this years Humans of the Food Bank series will feature Feeding Tampa Bay's own board members, and you can meet them here in just a couple of weeks! Follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay for updates, and stay tuned.
Humans of the Food Bank 2021 - Our Team
It's becoming a tradition to spend our last few episodes of the year getting to know the huge-hearted people who carry our mission on their backs. Our food bank is huge, and continuing to grow rapidly, and the people we have to thank for that success come from all over the world, with all kinds of stories and dreams, and they are the folks we'd like you to meet today. Learn how 6 amazing individuals work every day to end hunger in the Tampa Bay area, whether they guide our volunteers in the field, coordinate the food we provide, or spread our message online -- they are all key parts of our philanthropic family, and we know you'll love them as much as we do. Our next episode will introduce some of our veteran volunteers, who have been assisting us for years in feeding their neighbors, both young and old -- so keep an eye out for announcements by following us on your favorite social media platforms @FeedingTampaBay!
Meditating on Mental Health with Ian Adair of the Gracepoint Foundation
Author, comedian, and Executive Director of the Gracepoint Foundation, Ian Adair has spent 25 years managing communications in the non-profit world. He uses humor and human connection to introduce people to the reality that everyone has mental health that needs attending to, and that no one is completely alone in their struggles, even if it feels that way sometimes. On today's episode, he shares the work done by Gracepoint to bring self-care into the workplace, amidst anecdotes about his favorite tacos and his 11-year-old son's hilarious nickname for him. If you're looking for additions to your own self-care routine, consider boosting spirits around you, and in turn your own, by giving back to your community with the gifts of time and talent. Visit our website, FeedingTampaBay.org, to learn about opportunities to get involved with our mission of ending hunger in Tampa Bay -- and follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay!
Helping Tampa Bay the United Way with Kari Goetz
Accessible housing, tax assistance, early childhood education -- United Way guides people through some of the most difficult trials that life serves up, and many of us have no idea of the help they offer, all over the world. Kari Goetz of our local affiliate, United Way Suncoast, joins us on this episode and in her theater-honed style explains how so many people who work full time can still fall through the cracks of society. Tune in for a phenomenal convo about safety nets, German food, and the Mouseketeers -- then take a look through our episode list to hear from our other great community partners like the Rays, St. Pete Distillery, and wrestlers from the WWE! Want to get involved in making your community a healthier, happier place? Visit FeedingTampaBay.org to donate or volunteer with us -- or if you're in need yourself, find food in your area that's fresh and free.
Making Life Suite with MaryAnn Renfrow
Raising a family and growing a business on a resort overlooking the sandy shores of St. Pete Beach, MaryAnn Renfrow understands the importance of preserving the nature that guests and locals enjoy every day. That's why she joined the board of Tampa Bay Watch to help restore our waterways and teach the community about them. And when the beaches were empty last year, she dedicated her time and resources to standing with Feeding Tampa Bay in the fight against hunger, which had been made more difficult by the pandemic. Tune in to learn about MaryAnn's lifelong adventures in Pinellas county, how she got into the hospitality industry, and what it was like trying to run a hotel during a nationwide lockdown. And follow us on your preferred social media platform @FeedingTampaBay to learn how you can get involved in the fight against hunger, too!
Need in the News with Gayle Guyardo of Bloom TV
One of our main goals here at Feeding Tampa Bay is to tell the stories of the people we serve each day, and we couldn't make that happen without the help of our friends in broadcast media. Local news icons like Gayle Guyardo, who has been reporting and anchoring for over 25 years, help shine a light on the needs and good deeds in our community, and we are incredibly grateful to each and every one of them. Tune into today's episode to learn how Gayle got into news media, and what it's like to be a reporter chasing down stories to share on TV! And to stay up-to-date with FTB news, follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay, or visit our website at www.FeedingTampaBay.org!
Rays Up the Community with Brian Auld of the Tampa Bay Rays
For the past 7 years Brian Auld has been president of the Tampa Bay Rays, and during that time he has helped foster a culture of community involvement that sports fans everywhere can be proud of. Listen in to learn how he transitioned from teaching 4th grade students to helping the Rays clinch 2 straight AL East championships, and how important it is for the team to be more than just baseball players. We're proud to be partnered with such a compassionate and innovative organization, and look forward to continuing our shared work of bettering our community in every way we can. Go Rays! Follow FTB on social media at @FeedingTampaBay and visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org to learn more about our sports team partnerships -- as well as opportunities to win official swag from your local favorites!
Preparing a Positive Difference with Buck Johnson of Berkeley Prep
Math and science aren't the only things kids should be learning in school, as today's guest on the show will tell you. A food pantry orchestrated by neighborhood schools is an excellent opportunity for children to learn about serving their community, and who the people in that community really are. Tune in to learn how a small church pantry doubled in size after it was passed along to the care of Buck Johnson and his crew of large-hearted teachers and students, and how your community can easily participate in similar projects that lift spirits and fill bellies everywhere. Follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay and visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org for more information!
Epic Chef Master's Edition LIVE
In a year full of change-ups we've altered the formula of our annual Epic Chef event to be a pack even more excitement into a shorter run of shows. If you're not familiar, Epic Chef is our sponsor-supported competition between Tampa's top restaurants, hosted by The Epicurean Hotel in SoHo. This year over the course of three nights we invited the community to watch the head chefs of the top-rated eateries in our city go head to head creating dishes using surprise mystery ingredients from our very own warehouse! Tune in as Matt and Shannon broadcast the festivities, interviewing special guests and sampling the top-tier cuisine being judged by the evening's contest participants. And be sure to keep an eye out for next year's Epic Chef event so that you can be a part of the party, while helping raise awareness and donation money to aid the food-insecure folks in your community. Visit our website and follow us @FeedingTampaBay on social media to stay up to date on our most recent and upco…
Contributing to the Community with Chrissy Lewis and Kathy Castor
On a special edition of Stick a Fork in It, Congresswoman Kathy Castor is interviewed by her daughter Chrissy Lewis, who just completed a multi-department internship with our organization learning about what we do! Then we get to talk in-depth with Chrissy about her experiences interning with us, as well as her own plans on how best to serve our community in the future. And stick around for WTFB to meet Ronkevious Smalls, our Director of Employee Experience, and learn what it's like to actual work at one of the fasted growing food banks in the country. We place a premium on engaging and gratifying culture here at Feeding Tampa Bay, and go the extra mile to make sure that our employees feel like they fit in with the family! Visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org to learn about career opportunities we currently have available, as well as other ways that you can get involved in your spare time!
Farm in a Box with Shannon and Maddy of Brick Street Farms
What if you could grow 3 whole acres of food in a box in your backyard? Well, Brick Street Farms has developed a way to do just that, using hydroponics and metal shipping containers. Their growing methods provide everything a plant needs to produce the healthiest, tastiest veggies it possible can, without a bunch of artificial modifying. Tune in to learn how the process works, and where you can buy some of their greens near you. Learn more about our community partners by visiting our website at FeedingTampaBay.org, and by following us on social media @FeedingTampaBay!
Cereal for Summer with Scott Nevitt and Katie Fenech of General Mills
General Mills is the company that produces many of your most favorite, most iconic cereals -- but they're also responsible for TONS of other beloved breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods that you can find in any grocery store. On today's episode we're grateful to have Scott Nevitt (Sr. Customer Mgr.) and Katie Fenech (Brand Experience Asst. Mgr.) join us to marvel at the lifelong impact foods like breakfast cereal have on each and every one of us. This year alone General Mills helped us collect over 2 MILLION meals worth of food during our annual Cereal for Summer campaign. Tune in to learn about all the foods in your fridge that you didn't even know came from General Mills, and stick around to meet Kathryn Burch from our news partner 10 Tampa Bay! Kathryn has been helping FTB spread the word about food relief for years, and she shares with us the importance of that message to her and to her media team. Follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay to stay up to date on our annual campaigns…
USF - Dr. Eric Eisenberg, Dean of USF College of Arts & Sciences
The University of South Florida stands with Feeding Tampa Bay not only to feed struggling youth in our community, but to understand why they're struggling, and how best to help them. Their faculty and staff are uniquely capable of conducting the necessary research to understand and fight hunger in the demographics we serve, never missing an opportunity to collaborate with us on exciting new projects. We are, better together forming The Center for the Advancement of Food Insecurity and Healthy Communities. On today's episode, meet Dr. Eric Eisenberg, the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and learn how the three campuses USF has in the surrounding counties provide opportunities to their students and their communities to rise out of their collective struggles and live the lives that are the healthiest and most fulfilling possible. Learn more about our partnerships with USF by following us on social media @FeedingTampaBay! And Go Bulls!
Building Better with Rob Rozmeski of the Zackary Group
It may take a village to raise a barn, but Rob Rozmeski, founder of construction contracting outfit the Zackary Group, did much more than that with far fewer people. Rob knows how incredibly essential it is to have support from your community of loved ones during hard times, and knows maybe better than anyone how important it is to have four walls and a roof for those loved ones to thrive under. So when he agreed to bring our dream of a Feeding Pinellas Community Center in Lealman, we were overjoyed -- and the result has been astonishing. Tune in to hear how Rob was called to give back to his community, through the skills he acquired growing a small business into a mighty one. Then stick around to hear from FTB's own weather/handy man, Jim Carpenter, who has been holding our operation together with his own two hands for the better part of a decade. He explains how FTB acts as a first responder to cities all over the East coast of the country, and how our experience with hurricane afte…
Making Ends Meat with Kevin Ordway of Tyson Foods
You may know Tyson as "the chicken company" but they provide much more than just delicious wings and nuggets to your local grocery store -- they also provide thousands of pounds of food to food banks and veterans around our community. On today's episode Sales Lead Kevin Ordway shares the company's philosophy on philanthropy, and all of the important ways that people can help even when they don't have a massive tractor trailer of chicken to share! Follow @Feedingtampabay on social media to stay up to date on all the ways that you can help too, and visit our website FeedingTampaBay.org to donate or volunteer with us in your community!
Language of Love with Jaclyn Boland of the InterCultural Advocacy Institute
The people we serve come from all walks of life, and an array of cultures. We respect how important it is to meet them in their world -- providing foods and services that are meaningful to them, and to communicate in ways they can easily understand. On this week's episode, we're joined by Jaclyn Boland, CEO of the InterCultural Advocacy Institute, a wonderful organization that has helped us serve the Hispanic and Latinx community in their area. Jaclyn shares the story of her round-the-world journey into cultural philanthropy. Then on WTFB? meet our Community Partnerships Manager, Wilmarie Colon Alvarado, whose job is to ensure that we're serving our neighbors in the best way possible for them personally! Browse our website FeedingTampaBay.org in one of the multiple language options we provide, and sign up for our informational texting service by texting FTBFYI (for English), or FTBPARATI (for Spanish)to 833-530-3663. Don't miss direct alerts about available food and services in your a…
Breakfast and Broadcasting with Miguel Fuller from Hot 101.5
Fans of the Tampa radio station Hot 101.5 have probably listened to the Miguel and Holly Show on their way to work. But for those who are out of range, our guest Miguel Fuller joins us on today's episode about living LIVE on-air, and accepting help in our own times of need. Follow Miguel's odyssey from Atlanta, GA to Tampa, FL, and hear how he came to live a life he never dreamed possible, and why it inspires him every day to give back (and pay it forward)! Listen to Miguel and holly on 101.5 FM from 6-10am, and listen to more episodes of our podcast on your favorite platform (Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more). You can also find the episodes on our website FeedingTampaBay.org, along with plenty of other information about our cause, and ways to get involved.
Making Big Changes with Big E of the WWE
Tampa Bay experienced another first this year with Wrestlemania37! WWE Superstar Big E made an impressive, surprise entrance rocking our brand from head to toe! On this episode we find out Big E's motivation and how many meals the auction of his gear will serve and how he's using his influence to help others as well. Plus! Don't miss a very special WTFB? guest who busts in! (hint: he ALSO might be known to most as WWE's Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil but around here, we call him Thad) And as ever, follow us on social @FeedingTampaBay to stay up to speed on our mission of ending hunger in Tampa Bay by 2025!
The Ultimate Volunteer with Peter Masone of the Tampa Bay Cannons
Few people understand the importance of showing up as well as players on a sports team. And Peter Masone, General Manager of the Tampa Bay Cannons, has been showing up every Saturday for over a year to help us feed his neighbors in Pinellas County. Tune in to learn how the Cannons moved to Tampa Bay, and adopted the community as their own in a time of great need. Then stick around to learn about more amazing opportunities to help out from our Feeding Pinellas Volunteer Supervisor, Antoine Everett! Our newest Trinity Cafe location in St. Petersburg will provide hot food, frozen meals, showers, laundry, and more to folks that are struggling -- and we can't do it without you! Visit FeedingTampaBay.org to see what volunteer opportunities are available, and follow us @FeedingTampaBay on social to see what we do on a daily basis!
Centuries of Service with Matt Mitchell of the YMCA
YMCA's across the nation serve as community hubs where members can exercise, learn new skills, gather with fellow members of their faith, swim, dance, and more. And as CEO of the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Matt Mitchell explains, the collective goal of the organization is to adapt to the needs of their individual communities. So when the pandemic began last year, and members were having difficulty finding child care and food, the YMCA stepped in to provide, at no small cost to themselves. Tune in to learn about all the ways your local "gym & swim" is really so much more than that. And to find out about more of our community partners and ways you can get involved, visit FeedingTampaBay.org and follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay!
Speaking the Language with Monica Wilson of the Community Food Pantry
It may come as a surprise to many that food banks exist in some of the more affluent areas around Tampa, let alone that residents actually visit it. But the Community Food Pantry in Carrollwood has been a life raft for hundreds of locals who have fallen on hard times, even before the pandemic. Their fearless director, Monica Wilson, joins us on the show to share how a single experience with her son drove her to take up the fight against hunger, and where that has lead her to today. Then join us for WTFB where our Director of Agency Relations, Catherine Godwin, explains where the heck all of this food comes from, and how a small team of drivers and volunteers get it where it's going. To learn more about what we do, and the partners who help us do it, visit FeedingTampaBay.org, and follow us on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn @FeedingTampaBay!
Spirits and Sanitizer at the St. Pete Distillery
The Covid pandemic has created lots of unlikely allies, like a food bank and an alcohol distillery, for example. When the city's hand-sanitizer supply dried up, the savvy engineers at St. Pete distillery converted their vats to brew their own version and supply it for free to frontline workers and neighbors in need. We talk (bottle) service with Skip Ragan and Matt Armstrong, before tackling relief contributions from the NFL with former Buccaneer Michael Clayton and Angela Smith of the NFL Off the Field Players' Wives Association! View clips from our recording sessions on our Facebook and Instagram pages @FeedingTampaBay! And visit our website FeedingTampaBay.org/Podcasts to listen to other episodes of Stick A Fork In It.
Making Men of Vision with Ross Anderson
For the past 16 years Ross Anderson has been raising the young men of Tampa Bay out of difficult circumstances and into leaders, thinkers, and achievers. His Men of Vision program has guided literally thousands of children deemed "problematic" by their schools to a place where they can actively choose what kind of successful future will suit them best. Tune in to learn how he has worked such incredible magic, and how the Men of Vision have been an invaluable resource to programs like our Trinity Cafe restaurants in North and Downtown Tampa. Our partnerships spread far and wide, and need just as much support as we do here at FTB -- so follow our social pages @FeedingTampaBay to see the names and smiling faces of the community heroes we work with every week!
For the Love of Tampa Bay with Thaddeus Bullard (AKA Titus O'Neil) of the WWE
A truly great man in both character and physical stature, local wrestling celebrity Thaddeus Bullard joins us on the show to talk hometown philanthropy. Not only has he established a groundbreaking adult learning center at Sligh Middle School in Seminole Heights, but he's partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay so that our FRESHforce culinary trainees can utilize the brand new, high quality kitchen inside! Tune in to learn how he grew from a destitute child into a symbol of strength and compassion for future generations. And on WTFB we're joined by FRESHforce leader Mike Perkins, who revels in the glory of the new facility, and what it means to the hopeful candidates that join our jobs training program. Check out the other huge names from around the Bay that we get to partner with! Follow our social media pages @FeedingTampaBay and visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org.
The Superbowl Special with Ashley Ehrman Wickham of Feeding Tampa Bay
We did it, Tampa! The Bucs are going to the Superbowl, and we're taking the opportunity to share some behind-the-scenes info about all of the phenomenal work the NFL is doing to feed struggling families in our community. Meet one of our Development Team all-stars, Ashley, who helps form partnerships like the one we have with the Bucs to make our mission possible. Learn more about our mission and our partnerships by visiting FeedingTampaBay.org, and following us on social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @FeedingTampaBay!
Homes and Hope with Mike Sutton of Habitat for Humanity
Through a new partnership with our local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, we're helping to give our neighbors two of the most basic needs on Earth - food and shelter. Our friend Mike Sutton, CEO of Habitat Pinellas & West Pasco, joins us to explain how he and his team are helping families break the poverty cycle, and invest energy and pride into their brand new homes. Tune in to celebrate with us, and learn how you can help feed and house deserving parents and children in your area. Follow us on social @feedingtampabay, and visit our website FeedingTampaBay.org, as well as our partner's website HabitatPWP.org!
Humans of the Food Bank (Part 3)
On this final (for now) episode of "Humans of the Food Bank" we learn all about our annual tradition of naming one employee as Food Banker of the Year. We speak with the previous title-holder from 2019, as well as the CO-winners of the title for 2020. Then on WTFB, our president and CEO explains how this tradition came to be, and what it means to be honored with the title. See the fruits of our staff's collective labor on our social media platforms @FeedingTampaBay, and by checking out our website www.FeedingTampaBay.org to find food or learn how you can help us feed the community! We know we're not alone in our passion for service, and every hand that adds some help brings us closer to our goal of a hunger-free Tampa Bay by 2025!
The crew returns to share the stories of more of our incredible fellow food bankers -- from frontline warriors to behind the scenes miracle makers, the humans of FTB are inspirational, funny and kind. Tune in to meet more of our good friends, and as a treat, the mastermind behind the culture of our workplace that binds us all together behind a common cause -- Jayci Peters! Visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org to learn about volunteer and career opportunities with our organization, and follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay to see the work we're doing in your community every single day!
A food banker can look like anyone, come from anywhere. But no matter the difference in our age, nationality, or job status, we are all connected by our intense drive to help our fellow human beings. In the first episode of this two-part series, we interview a handful of the incredible souls that make up our team - that share their talents with this mission on a daily basis to deliver TWO MILLION MEALS every single week to our community! Learn what we do, what our individual journeys are that bring us together to provide life-saving nourishment to strangers, and why we are driven to continue doing this work. Visit our website at FeedingTampaBay.org to learn about volunteer and career opportunities with our organization, and follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay to see the work we're doing in your community every single day!
Substantial Storytelling with Colleen Chappell of ChappellRoberts
Fighting through poverty, cancer, and the loss of a dear friend, Colleen Chappell (co-founder of the ChappellRoberts Branding & Advertising Agency) has maintained her fiery spirit, and worked her way to the upper tiers of the marketing food chain in both locally and nationally. On today's episode she shares with us her journey from first college graduate in her family, to the dizzying heights of the corporate world, to a humbly powerful collection of creatives headquartered in Ybor City. And on WTFB, meet our Community Engagement Manager, Andrea Kitchen, who's self-defined role is to "bring some sexy" to all of our marketing materials and community events! Be sure to follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to learn how you can get involved, and to hear about upcoming events Andrea is putting on for our partners, friends and families!
Feeding Florida with Robin Safley
Feeding Tampa Bay is just one small part of a vast network of food banks feeding struggling American families. And we couldn't do it without the help of people like Robin Safley, Executive Director of Feeding Florida. On today's episode she compares her experiences in Iron Man triathlon competitions to the marathon that our country has experienced during the pandemic. But through it all, she maintains her trademark optimism: "We're not trying to house people on Mars ... we're trying to connect an asset that exists, with a person who needs it, when they need it, in the right proportion that they need it. Then stick around for WTFB with our own CEO, Thomas Mantz, as he explains the safety net our vast food bank network provides, how it works, and how it has been tested over the past 10 months. For more information and insight, follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn!
Food Pharmacies with Darcy Klempner of Tampa Family Health Centers
Imagine if instead of shaming you for your diet, your doctor sent you home with bags of delicious, healthy food. Well that's the reality at Tampa Family Health Centers, where their team of holistic health specialists recognize the importance of a healthy diet, and also the barriers that keep people from maintaining one. Whether you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a high BMI, Darcy Klempner and her team can help you manage and reduce your symptoms, while teaching you tips and tricks to manage your own health and wellbeing on a daily basis! And on today's WTFB, meet the unstoppable force behind our healthcare partnerships, Kelley Brickfield, and learn this New Englander came to Florida to lift our neighbors into a new life of nutrition and happiness.
Happiness for Humans with Keri Higgins Bigelow of livingHR
Keri is an entrepreneur with a heart of gold, who for the past 11 years has been helping companies around Tampa Bay create an environment that their employees can feel comfortable in and proud of. In this episode she explains the philosophy that guided her to her role as an uplifter of human morale, and the many methods she's learned along her journey. Then stay tuned for WTFB to learn how our own Chief Culture Officer, Jayci Peters, has introduced a "Grow Code" to Feeding Tampa Bay, to keep us grounded in our mission to make sure that no one in our 10-county area goes hungry on our watch! Learn more about Trinity Cafe by following our shared social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @FeedingTampaBay!
Faith & Feeding with Jeff Darrey of Trinity Cafe
Some people find a mission in life, and rather than waiting until everything falls into place, they start placing everything that's needed on their own. For years our guest and dear friend, Jeff Darrey, has been feeding a hot, healthy meal to people in our community without a single question as to why they might need it. And not long ago, his restaurant, Trinity Cafe, merged with Feeding Tampa Bay to combine our efforts and help our neighbors in ways we never before dreamed possible. And stay tuned for WTFB to hear about the future of fresh meal delivery, being cooked up by our own innovative staff and partners! Learn more about Trinity Cafe by following our shared social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @FeedingTampaBay!
Season 2 Promo
As Summer becomes Fall, we're also moving into a new season on Stick A Fork In It! We're thrilled with the repertoire of exciting guests we've had on the show already, and looking forward to the insights and stories to come. If you missed any of our previous episodes, now is the perfect time to get caught up before a new lineup begins on Sunday, October 11th! And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Healthy Helpings with Rick Bennett of Florida Blue
We're so lucky to have amazing partners like Florida Blue, with wonderful folks like Rick Bennett who sit on our board. Rick joins us on this episode to discuss the ways that Florida Blue prioritizes the health of Floridians, by ensuring that they're not only well-fed, but fed the right foods to maintain their health. And our Chief Development Officer, Kelley Sims, joins us on "What The Food Bank?" to share the exciting details of our upcoming event, Epic Fork Fight! Visit our website FeedingTampaBay.Org to learn how you can tune in for a festive evening of food and fun this coming Thursday, September 17th! And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Park, Walk & Talk with Chief Dan Slaughter of the Clearwater Police Department
On this week's episode we welcome Chief Dan Slaughter of the Clearwater Police Department to the warehouse. We talk about all the ways that law enforcement helps us run our massive new "megapantries" as well as his department's "Park, Walk, and Talk" policy that helps them to better connect with the residents of their communities. Also, tune in to hear from our own Rhonda Gindlesperger, Chief Officer of Operations, and what it's been like delivering over 2 million meals into our communities EVERY SINGLE WEEK! And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Market Management with Marie & Tim Everitt of DTCC
What is a power couple? One that changes the lives of millions of people side by side with Feeding Tampa Bay. On today's episode we introduce you to board member Marie Chinnici-Everitt and her husband Tom Everitt who stand with us every day, in some meaningful way. From warehouse funding to personal shopping in our Publix Community Market. Marie uses her marketing skills and corporate backing from DTCC to guide our job development programs and help expand our storage capacity, and Tim utilizes his experience as a former leader in the banking industry and current Marine Captain to facilitate our internal and external food distributions. Tune in to learn why we love these two so much, and why they choose to be family! And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
On the Front Lines with Keri Eisenbeis of BayCare
The unsung heroes amidst the pandemic are our healthcare workers, many behind the scenes. Joining us is VP of Government and Community Relations for BayCare, Keri Eisenbeis, discussing Covid from the front line. We'll also dive in to the EXCITING new opportunities arising out of the partnership between BayCare and Feeding Tampa Bay -- like home meal delivery for recovering Covid patients, and our "Food RX" program, wherein doctors will "prescribe" foods for ailing patients, and Feeding Tampa Bay will fill those prescriptions! Tune in to learn how food is medicine, and how healthy eating can not only prevent health problems, but help to cure them too! Have you followed us on social yet? @FeedingTampaBay we really are EVERY where.
Weather-Geeking with Denis Phillips of ABC Action News
Let's start with Rule #7 because it's that time of year and EVERYbody's favorite meteorologist, Denis Phillips is here to talk hurricane season. With the country still struggling under the weight of the pandemic, storm season feels like more of a threat than ever. But don't freak out! We got you! Tune in to hear from him, as well as our Director of Operations, Jim Carpenter, who keeps Feeding Tampa Bay running smooth and leads our disaster relief efforts when times get tough! Visit Denis' online store to purchase some of his wonderful Rule #7 tumblers and wine glasses to raise money for Feeding Tampa Bay, and drink in style while you're quarantined at home: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rule7shopIf and don't forget if you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Keep up to date on all your weather needs by following Denis Phillips on Facebook.
Covering Pandemics & Protests with J.J. Burton of ABC Action News
One of our local faves and we know yours too, JJ Burton of ABC Action News joins us safely via Zoom to discuss reporting in a time of pandemic and protests, as well as how you can join us for "20 Days for Tampa Bay" all to help serve our struggling neighbors. Follow JJ on Twitter @JJBurtonTV and our friends @abcactionnews too! If you are in need of food don't forget to visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Helping Hearts with Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes
With Florida Senator Jeff Brandes philanthropy is a family affair. Not only has he brought his kids to volunteer at our Pinellas mega pantry over the few past months but his wonderful and creative brood have dreamed up their own way to help fight hunger. Listen in as we ask about his experiences serving the community directly as well as in legislative sessions and hang tight for WTFB? where you get to meet the senator's oldest daughter, Lottie, the very talented leader of the Brandes crew. If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Have an idea of who you might want to sit in the hot seat? Submit guest ideas to us through Facebook messenger @FeedingTampaBay
Publix Partnership with Brian West
Can somebody explain where all the TP went? We have the guy. Brian West and Publix has been an avid supporter of Feeding Tampa Bay and the food banks in the states where their stores make 'shopping a pleasure'. During the pandemic while many were complaining about paper products, Publix was making miracles happen connecting farmers with the people that needed them most. Listen in to learn how they continue to feed and supply their communities, both in their stores and in food lines where we serve with dignity every day. If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Have you followed us on social? Why not? We're everywhere! @FeedingTampaBay
Checking in with Matt & Shannon
After a short break we are back with our hosts Matt Spence and Shannon Hannon-Oliviero, filling you in on the exciting news and updates coming out of Feeding Tampa Bay. Learn about recent changes and additions to our mobile pantries, as well as the huge meal milestones we're so proud to have hit in the past week. If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Have you followed us on social? Why not? We're everywhere! @FeedingTampaBay
ABC Action News with Sean Daly
If you don't know Sean Daly, where have you been? Listen in and enjoy the lovefest because we're not sure who appreciates who more. You'll shed a tear or two, happy and meaningful due to the many stories Sean has already shared during our journey through this beast of a pandemic. There are moments with those that we serve and times with our team that leans in night and day to take care of our community. Follow Sean on Insta and Facebook @seandalytv And know if you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Message us directly on any of our social platforms with questions or ideas @FeedingTampaBay we'd love to hear from you!
Team Rubicon with Chris Brewer
Founded by military veterans, Team Rubicon began working in disaster relief in 2010, and has been growing as an elite response team ever since. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, they have been essential to our effort in keeping the residents of Tampa Bay nourished and safe. Longtime servant leader Chris Brewer joins on the show between shifts in the warehouse, to enlighten us about the efforts of his team, and the ways that people can join the Team Rubicon effort themselves! If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Message us directly on Facebook @FeedingTampaBay if you need any further assistance.
Hillsborough County School Board with Cindy Stuart
Cindy Stuart, the HCSB Member for District 3, fills us in on how students and families are handling the new virtual schooling program, and how schools are continuing to feed students during this uncertain time. Many students normally eat breakfast and lunch at school throughout most of the year, and hard-working administrators like Cindy are ensuring that they don't go hungry while schools are closed during the spring semester. If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you. Message us directly on Facebook @FeedingTampaBay if you need any further assistance.
Rays & Rowdies with Jenn Tran
In this time of crisis sports teams are on the bench but they are knocking it out of the park to help the community! We are thrilled to introduce you to Jenn Tran (representing Rays Baseball and Rowdies Soccer) to thank her for the donation of over 1 MILLION MEALS to the families of Tampa Bay. Learn all about how the team is handling the cancellation of their season, and all about the loyal partnership between the Rays, Rowdies, and Feeding Tampa Bay is innovating to make sure that everyone in our 10-county region remains safe, healthy, and hunger-free now and well into the future. Visit https://feedingtampabay.org/ to find resources for yourself, or to donate to our mission! The Rays and Rowdies will match your donation to DOUBLE it and create up to 2 MILLION additional meals for our struggling neighbors.
Checking in with Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library
It's important to check in on our friends now more than ever, so on this special edition episode we had a conference call with Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library St. Pete to see how she is holding up during the widespread closures of our favorite local eateries. Tune in to hear how she's staying optimistic and busy during this uncertain time, and how you can help our community stay healthy and happy without risking your own well-being! To hear our previous, full-length episode with Chef Rachel, just look for "Food & Fitness with Chef Rachel Bennett" on your favorite podcast platform! And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Help During Hard Times with Thomas Mantz of Feeding Tampa Bay
Crisis has hit Tampa Bay, our country and world. On this special edition our President and CEO, Thomas Mantz, joins us to explain how we're continuing to serve our community. Not only are children home from school, where some of them get most of their daily meals, but our elderly neighbors are at the highest risk of infection and many of them depend on programs like ours to bring them food. Tune in to learn about the services we're continuing to provide to those that need assistance, and what you can do to help your community hold together during this global trial. We are incredibly grateful to all of our staff and volunteers that have continued to show up every day, despite the personal risk, to carry on our mission of ensuring that no one in our 10-county region goes without a meal on their family's table. Be safe, everyone and please connect with us through any of our social platforms and let us know if we can help you or please go to https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to find gro…
Time, Talent & Treasure with Roberto Torres of The Blind Tiger Cafe
Watching someone succeed is inspiring and motivating for many, and Roberto Torres is the man to watch in Tampa Bay. An entrepreneur with a passion for giving his time, talent and treasure, Roberto has utilized his multiple growing businesses to improve the lives of those who need a lift. As a member of our board, he shares his talent as a businessman to help guide our mission along a successful path, and we couldn't be more grateful for his insights and his support. Let us know what you think! Message Shannon on Facebook @FeedingTampaBay Follow Roberto on LinkedIn through his page Why Tampa Bay
People in the Margins with Ernest Hooper (formery) of the Tampa Bay Times
Ernest Hooper was a reporter and columnist for the Tampa Bay Times for 27 years, he now sits at the communications helm for the American Cancer Society. "Hoop" is a name that still resonates as a staple in Tampa Bay, covering everything from food festivals to sports and everything in between. A master storyteller, Ernest captures the hearts and imaginations of his readers and listeners, and both Feeding Tampa Bay and Trinity Café have had the privilege to have him alongside us in our mission to fight hunger and address our neighbors with dignity and respect. You won't want to miss a moment of this storyteller's interview that includes a very meaningful family interaction with Barak Obama – listen in, "that's all we're sayin'". Let us know what you think! Message Shannon directly on any of our social profiles @FeedingTampaBay Follow Ernest on Twitter @hoop4you
Food & Fitness with Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library
At just 30 years old Chef Rachel Bennett has already held the position of Executive Chef at multiple high-end restaurants here in Tampa Bay, and received a coveted nomination for the James Beard award. She is a spirited leader in the kitchen who believes in teamwork and experimentation. Chef Rachel became a friend when she was tapped to judge one of our Epic Chef competitions, and displayed a thorough understanding of the culinary world. As a master of food and fitness, she has been a natural ally in our mission to improve the health and capability of our communities, and regularly opens our eyes to new frontiers in food. Don't forget to let us know what you think! Or suggest a guest! You can find us on all social platforms @FeedingTampaBay Follow Chef Rachel on Insta @chef_rbennett
Flavor & Philanthropy with Ian Beckles (formerly) of the Tampa Bay Bucs
The true "Flavor of Tampa Bay" radio host, deejay, social influencer, father of three and expert foodie, Ian Beckles began making our area his home by playing 7 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has thrived in our community ever since. He also has a special place in his heart for doing good, and uses his driven, go-getter mentality to partner with programs in the surrounding area to support children and veterans in a very hands-on way. Listen in for a few surprises, a little parental advice and learn how he had a hand in helping name our show. Be sure to drop us a line and tell us your thoughts on any of our social – @FeedingTampaBay Follow Ian on Insta @ian_beckles
Episode 0 - Intro
Stick A Fork In It is a show about the incredible work being done in Tampa Bay and its surrounding counties to help residents who struggle with food and financial insecurity. We are a production of Feeding Tampa Bay, the local affiliate of Feeding America, and over the course of our show we will give insight into the world of food banking, and how food connects every single person in a meaningful way. The mission of Feeding Tampa Bay is to promote health and capability in our communities, and to end hunger in our surrounding counties by 2025. That means that anyone living in our 10-county region will have a place to go for a hot meal or weekly groceries if they are ever struggling to make ends meet. The show will also feature local guests and celebrities, from award-winning chefs to sports all-stars. We have tons of partners fighting the same fight in our community, and we're proud to feature the amazing, innovative work that they do. So tune in to learn more about the fight against… | {
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It is difficult to know what constitutes a good result in this game. A draw probably keeps us on course for the play offs, but if we want to go up automatically we need to win: as tough as this game is, there are tougher challenges to follow against MK, Bury and Lincoln, where we are likely to drop points.
Colchester looked a strong, well organised side at Prenton Park, but are in poor form with three 3-0 defeats in their last four matches. They are missing some key players like Harry Pell, but they will appreciate the importance of this game as much as us and it will be incredibly tough. We have a good record at Colchester's new home. I have never seen us lose there and it is a ground where we have picked up some important results in recent years: Ryan Shotton scoring in a 1-0 win in 2009 to keep us in contention for the play-offs; a vital 1-1 draw in 2010 which set up the survival matches against Millwall and Stockport; and a 5-1 victory in 2013 which we wrongly assumed had got our promotion campaign back on track. I would settle for 1-0 on Saturday.
I think we will line up in the 451 formation again, with Banks as the playmaker. We have pre-sold about 350 tickets, so it looks like being another good turnout from the SWA, probably 500 plus.
Let us know the details nearer the time. I'd like to sponsor you.
At last I am able to go to another game. Because of holidays and geography, I haven't seen the team this season since the first match. Kent was great last season in the NL but it's not so easy in League Two. This will be a new ground for me and I've counted 48 different grounds where I've seen a Rovers team play. Hope to make it 50 before long, but it's difficult.
Not quite the start of a run of "cup finals" but this is now crunch time. The winning run will end before long but as long as we keep picking up points off our rivals, we will stay in the play-off zone. I am hoping the break is a positive and the team is refreshed but hasn't lost the momentum of the five wins. I am expecting a virtually unchanged team and squad and predicting an away win by 2-0 or 3-1.
It will be good to get your opinion on the new look team BBTC. When I was bored over Xmas I totted up the number of grounds I had seen Rovers play at. In a few weeks time Newport, my only new one in this division, will be my 148th.
When I was bored over Xmas I totted up the number of grounds I had seen Rovers play at. In a few weeks time Newport, my only new one in this division, will be my 148th.
Wow, that's quite impressive given that there are only 72 league clubs and 24 in the NL. You can't have missed many away games and I expect that includes pre-season friendlies - and both Wembleys, of course.
It will be good to get your opinion on the new look team BBTC.
Funny you say that, RLC. I was just thinking how cleverly Micky has developed the squad over the past year. Several of the Wembley squad decided to move on, but he kept the rest to keep the continuity and build on the momentum. Then gradually we saw Cole and Sutton leave and we now only have eight of last season's regulars left on the books. Of those, will we see much more of Harris, Buxton and McNulty in a Rovers shirt before their contracts end this summer? Micky has done great business in the last two transfer windows, particularly in January, as recent results show. As a result, he has changed what was a squad capable of a mid-table finish into promotion challengers.
Training is tough, AM. It's the worst part. I did the London Marathon a few years back and my knees really suffered. My advice is to train on grass if you can and avoid tarmac. The odd session on an exercise bike would probably help too.
If we come away with a point we need to let reality kick in and see it as a good away point that keeps us in the playoff mix rather than two points lost in the race for third.
Yeah, easier said than done!
Other than Exeter away, Stags have a fairly comfortable run in against mid table teams. If we don't win tomorrow I'll be looking at teams below us rather than above.
Colchester were a team of some height and they may use that to their advantage, although they weren't long-ball merchants in the game at PP. Expecting an unchanged side for Rovers.
I don't think a draw would be a bad result here.
I expect that includes pre-season friendlies - and both Wembleys, of course.
Yes, plus many grounds which are now defunct. For example, Layer Road, which I much preferred to Colchester's new place.
148 grounds following one club is VERY impressive. I clocked up a few grounds over the years but it was not just Rovers but South Liverpool in the Lancashire Combination and Northern Premier League and also most of the London grounds and Wembley when I lived in London. I always found it great fun to go on an away trip. A real day out which was usually by bus and train in the 1960s and early 1970s, an assessment of the local ales and pies and a bit of banter (at most grounds!) with the home fans! A long trip home after a loss was usually the only downside!
148 grounds following one club is VERY impressive.
I've known RLC for many years and he's one of the most committed and knowledgeable TRFC supporters you'll meet. Hat's off to you sir!
I'm getting a bit nervous for tomorrow. I don't want this winning streak to end..
Now we are getting to the tail end of the season with all to play for, here's tomorrow's fixtures with current standings to keep an eye on.
On paper, it looks like some easy wins for the top sides. Lincoln play 18th placed Crawley, Bury at 16th placed Grimsby, Mansfield home to Crewe, Dons at home to Yeovil in 22nd and Forest Green play 20th placed Port Vale. Let's hope there's some shocks in store!
Yes, Ian, but the sides near the bottom are fighting for their lives and seem to know how to cause an upset! I wouldn't say any results are bankers for the higher side - certainly not Rovers! | {
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council's fireworks once again take place at Ravenscourt Park (Nov 3) and Bishops Park (Nov 2). The gates will open at 6pm at both events and children's fireworks will take place at 7.15pm. The celebrations culminate with a firework display choreographed to 'James Bond' music (approx 8pm). There's a funfair and foodstalls. It is prohibited to bring your own fireworks, sparklers, alcohol or dogs to the event. Tickets can be purchased in advance (until Nov 2 5.30pm) at the Lyric Theatre box office (www.lyric.co.uk). | {
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PC Games > Time Management Games > Rescue Team
Rescue Team
Control the rescue workers who rebuild three islands in the wake of devastating weather! Remove debris to free trapped workers in Rescue Team! Repair damaged restaurants, houses, and sawmills to produce necessary resources. Race against the clock to collect gems, put out fires, and save stranded swimmers! Rescue Team is fun, gripping, and unlike any other game you've played!
Awesome bonuses
Unique minigames
Rebuild three islands!
OS: Windows XP/Vista/8
Hard Drive: 46 MB
Rescue Team is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 31.
Rated 5 out of 5 by KimK27 from Challenging, cute, fun TM game I'm not the biggest TM game fan, but there are a few I really like and this is one of them. If you've played and enjoyed Roads to Rome, you'll probably like this one too. There's some strategy involved here, figuring out what to do when and if you really do need to remove all the obstructions or if there might be another, less expensive way to reach your goals. The levels aren't necessarily increasing in difficulty as the game progresses; some of the lower levels took several tries for me to finish at the "gold" rating and some later ones took only one try. There's not much in the way of storyline, but I play adventure games for that. The graphics and sound are maybe a little childlike, but not annoyingly so. The workers say "happy!" when one of them or a citizen is rescued. I find myself saying "hurry hurry hurry!" as the last worker is running along if I'm very close to beating the clock. The game is engaging and fun to play. A quibble: I wish the circle indicating where I'm clicking to assign a task to a worker would NOT be green if I have no workers available. It's red if the way is blocked or there aren't yet enough resources available. But I did get used to keeping an eye out for worker availability. Definitely worth an hour of play to see if you like it; I think you'll enjoy the challenge.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bwgirl from Excellent Fun! Good clean fun. No occult themes hidden in the game. I've played this game over and over again. Wish there were more repairs to make to the main town (more reasons to earn more money) but all in all it is a very enjoyable game. Was happy to see the second one.
Rated 5 out of 5 by DTex354 from Addictive time mgmt game With 60 levels it took me awhile to complete them all and each one offered a different challenge requiring me to develop a strategy. I went back and replayed any level that I didn't master and still had fun doing it. My only complaint was that I finished the repairs to the house early on and there was no further incentive to keep playing, other than my own obsessive nature :-) This is a good one for time mgmt fans.
Rated 5 out of 5 by hawaiifrycat from The Most Enjoyable Time Management Game I find many of the time management games out there tedious, boring and maddeningly difficult. This game is an absolute pleasure! It's challenging and fun. I love the way the little guys run around accomplishing their tasks. The thing I love most about Rescue Team is that no one has smoke coming out of their ears or is going red in the face with impatience. I get my fill of unhappy people in the real world, I don't need them in my free time as well. The visuals are cheerful and light. And EVERYBODY cheers for you when you complete the goals. How great is that?!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hammhocks from Fun "Time Management/Builder" Game I had a great time with this game. It isn't my favorite in the category but... I'm happy with my purchase. :) The length was great (60 levels). I had to replay several levels (some of them several times) to get "gold". You really have to be on-the-ball to finish before the clock on many levels. The reason I didn't mind replaying some of the levels was because it wasn't as difficult, as some games in this category, to figure out a different strategy. Some people don't like that the repairs on the house were, typically, completely well before the end of the game. That didn't bother me at all. Some people also don't like that you can't "advance queue" your workers. That didn't bother me either. That's part of the challenge of the game. I don't know if it's something I did, or maybe I just missed it completely but... after I had finished all 60 levels (all gold)... The next screen that came up was the map. I didn't see the little arrow telling me what level was to be played next so I assumed I was going into bonus levels. Not the case. It took me back to level 1. I didn't get a screen telling me how wonderful I am to have saved all these people and places. ;) If you're looking for a game with a "doable" challenge that isn't completed in a couple of hours, give this one a try.
Rated 5 out of 5 by 69love from need more time for gold the game is good but there are two problems first the timers go to fast so it is hard to get first.second there is no relax mode this would be good for kids ages 6 to 9 that play this gane
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pucktweety from Love this type of game! I absolutely love this type of game and even though a lot of other people had only motivation to finish the house, I just loved doing each level. I thought it was long enough to be worth the money and I also really loved the new aspects added to each level. Overall it was a very interesting game, with good enough graphics for what it was meant to be with smooth game play and very, very fun!
Rated 5 out of 5 by 3meme from A fun management game You have to really think about how to complete each level. Own this game and enjoy playing it.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Qwiz from Great game Great game, needs more levels!
Rated 5 out of 5 by brittany200616 from Rescue Team is awsome I love the whole thing. Time mangement is one of my faveorite catagorys. The game is very nice indeed!! lol
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Rebuild three islands in the wake of devastating weather! Rescue Team is fun, gripping, and unlike any other game you've played! | {
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At the time, I thought: are you crazy? Chores are things I don't like doing! Isn't that the definition of a chore?
But this weekend, I was outside weeding in our front yard and I realized that actually, weeding is a chore I like doing. We have our front yard landscaped with native plants, which makes the yard low water use- or really, no water use. We don't water our front yard anymore. The yard is also relatively low maintenance, but in the winter and spring time, particularly after it rains, we get weeds.
The thing is, when I go out to pull weeds, it is on one of the nice days after the rain. So I get to sit in the sun (or occasionally, the pseudo-sun of one of our cloudy days) and enjoy the outdoors. If I'm lucky, Mr. Snarky keeps the kids occupied, or they want to color with chalk on the driveway, and I can let my mind wander while I systematically pull up weeds. There is obvious progress. I get fresh air. I might even get peace and quiet. What's not to like?
Something can be really pretty. If it is growing where you don't want it, it is still a weed.
Pretty. But still a weed.
You don't have to completely conquer a problem. Sometimes, it is enough to just make it better.
It is best to wait until the rain stops and the ground dries a bit before you try to pull weeds, or you'll bring up a lot more of the soil that you really want.
The big things are sometimes easier to fix than the little ones.
Do you have any life lessons from chores?
Funny, I spent some time weeding this morning.
I don't enjoy it. I have allergies. It's my DH's job and he's really good at "forgetting" to do it.
I like hanging the laundry out on the line. It's a good upper body workout and provides an opportunity for me to examine the clothes in outdoor light for wear, tear and stains. Now that I make most of our clothes, it's also a good time to admire them and reflect on a job well done.
A college roommate shared a piece of buddhist wisdom.
I've since then learned to enjoy washing dishes. The last few years, living in situations when the heating doesn't quite work right in winter, it is also an excuse to warm myself up.
Hmm, I don't really like weeding, so I mulch everything as much as possible. I listen to Science Friday and other podcasts while doing dishes, so I don't mind too much. I watch movies while folding, but I haven't figured out how to enjoy putting them away. Having my 3-year-old boy *help* vacuum actually makes it fun, he encourages me to do "just one more room, Mommy." I do enjoy cooking, and that could be a chore for some people.
Like the observation that dealing with the big stuff can be easier than dealing with the small stuff. The tiny weeds are a pain!
I always found washing dishes to be satisfying. Its gross & dirty and 30 seconds later, VOILA, shiny & clean! And in the winter time, its nice to have your hands in warm water. I also don't mind laundry folding as long as I can watch something while I'm doing it OR when my 3-year old comes up to "help" (jump on the bed and occasionally find some of his own clothes). We don't have a garden (or a yard for that matter), but unless its hot or mosquito-y outside, I always did find weed pulling a bit cathartic. | {
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ATHLETES TO WATCH AT THE ULTRA-TRAIL CAPE TOWN THIS WEEKEND
A large group of the world's best ultra-distance trail runners will join local elite runners on Saturday on the start line of SA's premier ultra-trail running event, Ultra-Trail Cape Town presented by Salomon (UTCT).
The UTCT 100km race is the final event on the Ultra-trail World Tour calendar, placing the race firmly on the international trail running landscape.
There are a host of athletes to keep an eye on come race day, local and international. Amongst the South Africans, Cape Town's marathon distance trail champion Kane Reilly will be taking on the 100km distance for the first time. With a number of shorter distance first places under his belt in 2019, he is definitely a SA athlete to watch, along with KZN's Eric Ngubane who will be returning to UTCT having won the inaugural 100km event in 2014, and Johardt van Heerden from Pretoria who recently won the Otter African Trail Run in an SA record-breaking time.
International competition
Francois D'Haene (FRA) is one of the strongest of the internationals, with previous wins like UTMB, Madeira Ultra Trail, Diagonales Des Fous, Ultra-Trail du Mont Fuji and Tarawera Ultra Marathon. He has more recently become known for his Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the 222mile (357km) John Muir Trail, finishing it in just two days, 19 hours, and 26 minutes, smashing the previous record of of seven days. Though the 100km may in fact be too short a distance for him to shine, he will be the man to beat come race day.
Johan Lantz (SWE) came third at UTCT last year and will be back with the advantage of knowledge of the course, along with Italian Andrea Reiterer, who says: "It's a beautiful course with technical and also runnable parts, I like the course a lot. Last year I had a great day with a very good performance until 80 km, I was in front the whole race but then after 80km I had terrible stomach problems and so I had to drop out of the race. This year I will try to do it better.
"Two months ago, I had an injury on my knee and so my training was not so good the last two months, but I hope I will be fit enough for the 100km."
Cody Reed (USA) has had an impressive season, coming first at the Silverton Alpine Marathon (44km) and at the San Tan Scramble (51km) and second at the Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run in February (101km). Patrick "Paddy" O'Leary (IRE), who lives in the United States, is one of the many international athletes concerned about the temperature on the day, as Cape Town can be over 30 degrees celcius at this time of year.
Other top men to watch are Nicolas Martin (FRA), Andre Jonsson (SWE), Greg Vollet (FRA), Luca Manfredi Negri (ITA), Seth Swanson (USA) and Ugo Ferrari (FRA).
In the women's race, Lucy Bartholomew (AUS) is a clear favourite, being the record holder from her 2017 win at UTCT. She came second at Western States in 2018, and fifteenth in the same event this year. 2019 highlights include third at Silverton Alpine Marathon (51km) and second at Ultra-Trail Australia (50km).
"I am super excited to return to Cape Town," says Lucy. "What I love about this race is the diversity; running from the city, into the mountains, onto the beach, through vineyards, back to the mountains and returning to the city. I had a really great run in 2017 but I still feel like there is more to give on this course and race so I can't wait to give it another crack and enjoy that Saffa spirit!"
Emily Hawgood (ZIM) won UTCT last year and is also excited to be returning: "UTCT 65km was my debut in trail running in 2017 and UTCT 100km my first 100km in 2018! I couldn't have had a more incredible experience both with the professional team putting on the event, the enthusiasm and friendliness of every one of the running community out supporting, and beautiful trails to top it off."
2019 highlights for Hawgood have been a first at the Ultra-Trail Harricana Du Canada (123km) as well as at the American River 50 Mile (82km).
Beth Pascall (GBR) was fifth at UTMB (171km) and fourth at Western States (161km), and took first at both the Centurion North Downs Way 50 (84km) and Highland Fling Race (86km), so she is certainly an athlete looking to end her season on a high note.
Amanda Basham (USA) is another strong contender, with firsts at Indian Creek Fifties (55km) and Tushars Mountain Run (70km). She came second at UTMB CCC (98km). "I know some of the ladies racing and it's going to be a fight for a top spot! I've been told it's a mix of everything so being ready to climb well but also run fast on the flats and descent is necessary. I love when the course changes like that.
"The main goal is always to win, but I approach it much differently now than I used to. I'm going to run the race the best that I can, and the rest will work itself out. That may be a win, a podium or a DNF. That's what makes the sport exciting," Basham says.
The SA elite women to watch are Landie Greyling, Nicolette Griffioen and Noami Brand. Landie Greyling won UTCT women's 100km in 2016 and the 65km in 2015. Having returned after having a baby last year, she has had very strong performances, coming fifth at the Penyagalosa 60km race in Spain, first at the Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge, SOX trail run and Table Mountain Challenge. She also came second at the Otter African Trail run and the Trail de Rodrigues.
Nicolette Griffioen is not unfamiliar with the 100km route as she won the women's event in 2014. She took first place in this year's 100km Ultra-Trail Drakensberg and placed third at the Otter African Trail Run.
Naomi Brand achieved a podium position at the SA Trail Champs, and a first overall position and new female record at Ultra-trail Drakensberg 100 miler. She took part in the inaugural Salt Pans Ultra-marathon - a stage race in the Mkgadigadi pans in Botswana in which she placed first overall. At the renowned Ultra-trail Mont Blanc 170km race she came 15th amongst the women.
Race Director Nic Bornman says that excitement has reached fever pitch as the world's best arrive in Cape Town: "Welcoming so many icons of trail running is fantastic and seeing the local trail community out in force introducing the first-timers to the Cape trails, has set the scene for our best year yet. The field is the most competitive we have seen in our six years of putting on this event, as we reap the benefits of being part of the Ultra-trail World Tour." | {
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US-China tensions
US curbs some imports from China's Xinjiang, citing forced labor
Beijing hits back at Washington's claims, calling them 'fabrications'
The U.S. announced import curbs against five Chinese organiations, including textile and electronic parts makers, accusing them of using forced labor by Uighur Muslims. © Reuters
September 15, 2020 11:04 JST Updated on September 15, 2020 18:39 JST | North America
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Trump administration on Monday shelved plans for a broad import ban on cotton and tomato products from China's Xinjiang region while announcing narrower bans on products from five specific entities.
Department of Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Kenneth Cuccinelli said the new "Withhold Release Orders" on cotton, textiles, apparel, hair products and computer parts are aimed at combating China's use of forced labor by detained Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang.
The U.S. actions "violate the rules of international trade, and disrupt global industrial, supply and value chains," said Wang Wenbin, foreign ministry spokesman, at a daily news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
"The so-called forced labor issue is entirely fabricated by some organizations and people in the U.S. and the West," he said, adding that China will take all necessary measures to protect its companies' legitimate rights and interests.
Cuccinelli told reporters on a conference call that the administration was conducting more legal analysis of the regionwide import bans.
Customs and Border Protection officials told Reuters last week that they had prepared the broader bans on cotton, cotton textiles and tomatoes, among China's biggest commodity exports, along with the orders announced on Monday.
CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan said on Monday the agency's investigations into the regionwide orders were continuing.
Two people familiar with the Trump administration's internal deliberations said that concerns about the broad orders and their effect on supply chains were raised by officials, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.
China is the world's top exporter of tomato paste, made with tomatoes mostly grown in Xinjiang. Leading processor Cofco Tunhe Sugar Co., a subsidiary of China's state-owned COFCO Group, produced 250,000 tons of paste last year at its 13 Xinjiang factories and claims to supply companies including Heinz and Unilever.
China also had agreed to buy increased quantities of U.S. cotton under the countries' Phase 1 trade deal, which could be put at risk by a U.S. ban on imports from China's dominant cotton-producing region.
But Cuccinelli said it was legal concerns, not trade, that prompted the need for more study of the regionwide import bans.
"We want to make sure that when we do get challenged -- and we assume that we will be challenged, legally -- that we will prevail and none of the goods we would ultimately seize under such a WRO [Withold Release Order] would be shaken loose and released into the United States," he said.
The Withhold Release Orders allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to detain shipments based on suspicion of forced-labor involvement under long-standing U.S. laws to combat human trafficking, child labor and other human rights abuses. Shippers can send the products to other countries or seek to prove that they are not produced with forced labor.
DHS said the block on products from Xinjiang entering the United States applied to all products made with labor from the Lop County No. 4 Vocational Skills Education and Training Center; hair products from the Lop County Hair Product Industrial Park; apparel produced by Yili Zhuowan Garment Manufacturing and Baoding LYSZD Trade and Business Co.; Cotton produced and processed by Xinjiang Junggar Cotton and Linen Co.; and computer parts made by Hefei Bitland Information Technology Co.
Neither Xinjiang Junggar nor Baoding LYSZD were aware of the orders when asked on Tuesday. Yili Zhuowan declined to comment.
The U.S.-based group Worker Rights Consortium said this year that Yili Zhuowan had made gloves for French brand Lacoste that appeared to have been sewn at a factory where ethnic minority people faced forced ideological and behavioral re-education. Lacoste said it had halted shipments from that factory after those allegations, media reported.
A China-based cotton trader said the new orders should "largely be discounted" as they impacted only a few, small suppliers.
However, he said any expansion of the ban to make it regional would be bad for business.
"It will disrupt supply chains and contribute to a worsening situation between the U.S. and China and less trust," he said.
President Donald Trump's administration is ratcheting up pressure on China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, where the United Nations cites credible reports as saying 1 million Muslims held in camps have been put to work.
The Chinese embassy in Washington referred to past Chinese foreign ministry statements rejecting allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang and criticizing the United States for meddling in China's internal affairs in the region.
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Le est un petit temple bouddhiste de la secte rinzai situé à Suruga-ku, dans la préfecture de Shizuoka au Japon. Il est fondé en 1504 par Imagawa Ujichika pour y vénérer
Juichimen Kannon, sur le site de l'ermitage de Sōchō (1448-1542), le professeur de poésie et conseiller de son père, Imagawa Yoshitada. Après la chute du clan Imagawa, le temple reçoit le patronage du shogunat Tokugawa.
Le temple est désigné site historique national et ses jardins japonais lieu de beauté scénique depuis le .
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'The Quake' —Wilmington College's first radio station — debuts
College's first radio station debuts
By Randy Sarvis - Wilmington College
Sophomore Joshua Woodward prepares for his country music show as faculty adviser Nick Wiget joins him in the studio.
WILMINGTON — Johnny Cash's incomparable voice was readily evident as strains from his classic, "I Walk the Line," could be heard in the hallway outside Room 121 Studio D of Robinson Communication Center Friday afternoon.
Sophomore Joshua Woodward was preparing for his 2 p.m. show, "Country Power Hour," which runs Monday, Wednesday and Fridays on The Quake, Wilmington College Radio.
WC's first-ever radio station debuted Feb. 13 following a quick, lead time of only a few months between concept last summer and "flipping the switch" on that historic Wednesday afternoon.
Nick Wiget, the College's new instructor of communication arts, brings a special enthusiasm for broadcast media that comes from his background in audio/video production and years as a professional announcer with a portfolio ranging from the Harlem Globetrotters and Cincinnati Reds to the Dayton Dragons and Flying Pig Marathon.
"It's time for our students to have a platform on which to work with a live broadcast medium," he said. "I hyped it with the students in the fall and to have gone from nothing to a radio station in only a few months has been exciting."
The Quake — Wilmington College Radio is a non-commercial, open-format, online audio broadcast accessible around the world on the Internet at www.wilmingtonquake.com. Upon joining the full-time faculty this fall, Wiget quickly discovered an untapped interest among students in having a radio station.
Woodward, a second-year student from Cincinnati majoring in communication arts, was among the first to get on board.
"I went to a high school that only had a sports broadcasting channel, so when Nick said the College radio station would also have music, I knew I wanted to get involved," he said. "Being able to share the music I was born and raised on is exciting for me."
Woodward added that the radio station is the latest hands-on learning opportunity he's taken advantage of at WC. He starred as Seymour in this fall's WC Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Other students are involved with such radio programming as live athletics and sports-related talk shows, a program called "The Green Room" for theatre buffs and a show highlighting the "indie" movement in popular music. And that's in less than first two weeks on the air!
"Students have graciously been willing to be thrown into the process. It's been a cool thing to see our students cooperate and collaborate with each other," Wiget said, noting that, while many of the students are majoring in communication arts or sport management — areas with a direct connection to learning broadcasting techniques — students in other majors, like psychology, are also part of The Quake. Wiget stressed that everyone is welcome and students in any major can benefit from the experience.
"Most successful people are good communicators," he said, adding that communicating successfully under the pressure of a live broadcast can enhance students' self-confidence by taking them out of their comfort zones. "I've seen involvement in radio bring a lot of people out of their shells."
Wiget, who advised the campus radio station at Wright State University for three years, said the opportunities for involvement, from on-air personalities to behind-the-scenes technicians and station administration, are as vast as one's imagination.
"Faculty members have asked about hosting shows and even President Jim (Reynolds) inquired about having a Friday night classic rock show," he added.
Wiget said the financial investment to get the radio station off the ground has been minimal — less than $2,000 — as he uncovered useful equipment like "a treasure trove of XLR cables" in forgotten storage areas.
When The Quake isn't airing original programming, music plays throughout the day and night as part of Backbone Student Radio Network, which provides full copyright protection for any music and syndicated programming featured on broadcasts. The station also is supported by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS), which allows WC to share its work with other schools, and vice versa. Also, when the time is right, IBS will help the College secure a low-power FM broadcast license. That's something Wiget believes would "legitimize" the station in the eyes of some. However, through Internet access, Wilmington College literally is one click away from the ears of the world. But even if only mom is listening, the venture is benefitting students.
"They are developing skills not only for radio, but also for television and digital media — and communication in general," Wiget said. Indeed, their involvement in learning a transferable skill will result yet another experience in their portfolios they can share with future employers. Also, it's a legitimate bullet point on their resumes.
The radio station will serve as a component of the new Music and Media minor the College plans to introduce in fall 2019. While the station is non-commercial, the opportunity exists for programming sponsorships in the manner promoted by National Public Radio. Internet radio is not under the auspices of the Federal Communications Commission, however, Wiget said The Quake is dedicated to conforming to FCC standards.
https://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/02/web1_Quake-JoshNick.jpgSophomore Joshua Woodward prepares for his country music show as faculty adviser Nick Wiget joins him in the studio. Courtesy photo
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On behalf of the editorial board, we wish to announce the change in our journal's title name from "International Journal of Behavioral Science" to "The Journal of Behavioral Science". From July 2018 (issue 2) the journal publishes under its original title "The Journal of Behavioral Science" that was registered with the ISSN since 2006.
Please note that the change in name does not presage any changes in the policy of our journal. We will continue to strengthen the quality of our journal by publishing the best academic works in the field of behavioral science.
From 2019, published issues for The Journal of Behavioral Science would be increased to 3 issues per year from the current 2 issues/year. The issues would be published at the end of the following months: January, May and September.
The Journal of Behavioral Science (JBS) is a peer reviewed, open access scholarly journal that has been published by the Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI), at Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand since 2006.
The journal has a focus on publishing academic works that present an inter-disciplinary content of the behavioral sciences. The journal has clear ethical policies and follows the double blind peer review process for all the submissions to the journal.
Our journal is indexed in national and international database for journals. While it is indexed in the Tier 1 database of the Thailand Citation Index Center (TCI), on the international front the journal is indexed in the prestigious SCOPUS database, in the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI), and also included in the list of journals hosted by the EBSCO database. The JBS is also indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) hosted by the Web of Science (previously known as ISI Web of Knowledge).
The aim of this journal is to endow a platform for authors to publish their original academic work that seeks explanations for understanding behavior through an interdisciplinary perspective of behavioral sciences. The submitted work should reflect an integration and application of knowledge from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, health, management and others, to address the contemporary issues.
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1/102. Early rebleeding from intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: report of 20 cases and review of the literature.
OBJECT: In this study the authors sought to estimate the frequency, seriousness, and delay of rebleeding in a homogeneous series of 20 patients whom they treated between May 1987 and May 1997 for arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) that were revealed by intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). The natural history of intracranial dural AVFs remains obscure. In many studies attempts have been made to evaluate the risk of spontaneous hemorrhage, especially as a function of the pattern of venous drainage: a higher occurrence of bleeding was reported in AVFs with retrograde cortical venous drainage, with an overall estimated rate of 1.8% per year in the largest series in the literature. However, very few studies have been designed to establish the risk of rebleeding, an omission that the authors seek to remedy. methods: Presenting symptoms in the 20 patients (17 men and three women, mean age 54 years) were acute headache in 12 patients (60%), acute neurological deficit in eight (40%), loss of consciousness in five (25%), and generalized seizures in one (5%). Results of the clinical examination were normal in five patients and demonstrated a neurological deficit in 12 and coma in three. Computerized tomography scanning revealed intracranial bleeding in all cases (15 intraparenchymal hematomas, three subarachnoid hemorrhages, and two subdural hematomas). A diagnosis of AVF was made with the aid of angiographic studies in 19 patients, whereas it was a perioperative discovery in the remaining patient. There were 12 Type III and eight Type IV AVFs according to the revised classification of Djindjian and Merland, which meant that all AVFs in this study had retrograde cortical venous drainage. The mean duration between the first hemorrhage and treatment was 20 days. Seven patients (35%) presented with acute worsening during this delay due to radiologically proven early rebleeding. Treatment consisted of surgery alone in 10 patients, combined embolization and surgery in eight, embolization only in one, and stereotactic radiosurgery in one. Three patients died, one worsened, and in 16 (80%) neurological status improved, with 15 of 16 AVFs totally occluded on repeated angiographic studies (median follow up 10 months). CONCLUSIONS: The authors found that AVFs with retrograde cortical venous drainage present a high risk of early rebleeding (35% within 2 weeks after the first hemorrhage), with graver consequences than the first hemorrhage. They therefore advocate complete and early treatment in all cases of AVF with cortical venous drainage revealed by an ICH.
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2/102. Fatal subarachnoid hemorrhage after endoscopic third ventriculostomy. Case report.
In recent years, endoscopic third ventriculostomy has become a well-established procedure for the treatment of various forms of noncommunicating hydrocephalus. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy is considered to be an easy and safe procedure. Complications have rarely been reported in the literature. The authors present a case in which the patient suffered a fatal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) after endoscopic third ventriculostomy. This 63-year-old man presented with confusion and drowsiness and was admitted in to the hospital in poor general condition. Computerized tomography scanning revealed an obstructive hydrocephalus caused by a tumor located in the cerebellopontine angle. An endoscopic third ventriculostomy was performed with the aid of a Fogarty balloon catheter. Some hours postoperatively, the patient became comatose. Computerized tomography scanning revealed a severe perimesencephalic-peripontine SAH and progressive hydrocephalus. Despite emergency external ventricular drainage, the patient died a few hours later. Although endoscopic third ventriculostomy is considered to be a simple and safe procedure, one should be aware that severe and sometimes fatal complications may occur. To avoid vascular injury, perforation of the floor of the third ventricle should be performed in the midline, halfway between the infundibular recess and the mammillary bodies, just behind the dorsum sellae.
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3/102. Preservation of the brainstem auditory evoked potential in non-convulsive status epilepticus.
Brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) were recorded from a patient simultaneously experiencing non-convulsive generalized status epilepticus (NGSE). Waves I, III and V were normal but all subsequent waves were absent. This finding indicates that structures within the brainstem adjacent to the generators for the BAEP are likely not affected by NGSE and also illustrates the resilient nature of the BAEP. This is the first report of the recording of an evoked potential during a naturally occurring generalized seizure.
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4/102. A case of post-anoxic encephalopathy with initial massive myoclonic status followed by alternating Jacksonian seizures.
To contrast stimulus-sensitive generalized myoclonus with ensuing multifocal localized myoclonus in a patient with post-anoxic coma, we stressed the clinical as well as electroencephalographical differences between his initial generalized and subsequent focal myoclonus. While generalized myoclonus was presumably of extracortical origin and responsive to valproic acid, alternating Jacksonian seizures were definitely cortical and suppressed with phenytoin. These two different types of myoclonus should not be confused in post-anoxic coma.
5/102. Postoperative coma induced by hyponatremia after laparoscopy--a case report.
hyponatremia is a common clinical entity which may occur during the course of many medical illnesses. However disastrous sequelae or even death may develop in young, generally healthy patients who receive simple elective surgery. Here we present a case of a 34-year-old female, without past history of cardiopulmonary or renal disease, after undergoing laparoscopic surgery developed mental status changes and lapsed into coma on the second postoperative day. She was found to have a serum sodium level of 110 mEq/L. After careful treatment and a protracted hospital stay, the patient recovered uneventfully. The pathophysiology of postoperative hyponatremia is discussed and attention is called to the special vulnerability of menstruant women who carry a much increased risk of mortality and morbidity associated with hyponatremia.
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6/102. stupor from lamotrigine toxicity.
PURPOSE: To report that acute lamotrigine poisoning may result in severe encephalopathy. methods: A 55-year-old woman became stuporous after overdose with lamotrigine (LTG) and valproic acid (VPA) tablets. Evaluation revealed elevated serum LTG levels and no other etiology for encephalopathy. RESULTS: LTG was withheld, and the patient experienced a complete recovery in conjunction with reduced serum levels. CONCLUSIONS: LTG overdose may result in a severe but reversible encephalopathy, a previously undescribed phenomenon. LTG toxicity should be considered in patients taking this drug who have depressed mental status.
7/102. hyperammonemia and coma without hepatic dysfunction induced by valproate therapy.
The authors report a case of a 41-year-old mentally disabled man with bipolar disorder who presented to the emergency department with altered mental status. He was found to have a significantly elevated ammonia level (377 microM/L) with no signs of hepatic insufficiency. His coma and hyperammonemia were attributed to his chronic valproate therapy. This patient had the highest serum ammonia level ever reported with a therapeutic valproate level in the absence of any other anticonvulsant therapy, metabolic abnormality, or hepatic dysfunction. The authors discuss this case and review the current literature on hyperammonemia in valproic acid therapy and the use of L-carnitine in these patients.
8/102. pancytopenia, hyperglycemia, shock, coma, rhabdomyolysis, and pancreatitis associated with acetaminophen poisoning.
It is well recognized that acetaminophen overdose can cause severe hepatic injury. However, extra-hepatic manifestations may also develop following inappropriate use or ingestion of large amounts of acetaminophen. We present a 44-y-o female who manifested coma, metabolic acidosis, shock, hypothermia, hyperglycemia, rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity, and renal insufficiency after suicidal ingestion of an unknown amount of acetaminophen. Although her consciousness and hemodynamic status gradually improved after treatment with N-acetylcysteine and other supportive measures, she was found to have pancytopenia, pancreatitis and hepatorenal failure during the hospitalization and eventually died 18 d post-admission. review of relevant literature reports and the clinical findings in our patient suggests that direct toxic effects mediated by acetaminophen or its metabolites were most likely responsible for most of the observed clinical features.
9/102. Prognostic value of evoked potentials and sleep recordings in the prolonged comatose state of children. Preliminary data.
OBJECTIVES: sleep recordings and evoked potentials (EPs) were used in five comatose children to evaluate their predictive value for outcome following a severe comatose state. methods AND SUBJECTS: The protocol included EEG, Brainstem Evoked Responses (BERs), Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) and polysomnography. From 10 to 15 days post-coma (D10 to D15), EEG and clinical examinations were carried out every second day, then one day in four from 15 to 30 days post-coma (D15 to D30), and one day in seven from D30 to six months (M6). evoked potentials and polysomnography were recorded on D10-D15 or D30 in the second month (M2) and in M6. Of the five children, three were in anoxic coma and two in traumatic coma. All had extensive lesions and a glasgow coma scale (GCS) score of less than five. The results of the EEG, polysomnographic and EP recordings were compared to the clinical outcome. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In the three anoxic comas we observed BER abnormalities and the absence of SEP N20 associated with wide cortical lesions with brainstem extension. sleep recordings showed major alterations of the wake-sleep cycle without any improvement in M6. Abnormalities included loss of the normal REM-sleep pattern associated with alteration of NREM sleep and periods of increase in motor activity without EEG arousal. This sleep pattern appeared to be associated with involvement of the brainstem. In the two traumatic comas, alterations of the early cortical SEP responses were less severe and the BERs were normal. Some sleep spindles were observed as well as the persistence of sleep cycles in the first weeks post-coma. The combined use of EEG, EPs and polysomnography improved the outcome prediction in comparison with the use of just one modality. EPs and sleep recordings were far superior to clinical evaluation and to GCS in the appreciation of the functional status of comatose children. The reappearance of sleep patterns is considered to be of favorable prognosis for outcome of the coma state, as is the presence of sleep spindles in post-trauma coma. This study showed that EPs and sleep recordings help to further distinguish between patients with good or bad outcomes.
10/102. Episodic coma in a new leukodystrophy.
Among the leukodystrophies of a hypomyelinating nature, childhood ataxia with diffuse central nervous system hypomyelination exhibits the unique feature of rapid decrease in mental status after relatively minor head injuries or otherwise noncomplicated febrile illnesses. This article reports the case of a child with progressive spastic quadriparesis in whom unconsciousness developed repeatedly as a result of minor head trauma and required prolonged critical-care nursing. Although cognition is believed to be relatively preserved in this disorder, this child developed progressive cognitive decline. A detailed review of the literature is presented along with discussion of the potential mechanisms of neurologic deterioration.
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About this journey The average travel time between Bern and Frankfurt is 4h45 minutes. The quickest route is 3h47 minutes. The first train leaving Bern is at 06:04, the last at 16:04. There is an average of 27 trains a day between Bern and Frankfurt, leaving approximately every 30 minutes. | {
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https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2022/05/05/oklahoma-city-thunder-releases-trailer-for-seeds-of-greenwood-film-will-debut-on-june-10/
Oklahoma City Thunder releases trailer for Seeds of Greenwood film, will debut on June 10
May 5, 2022 2:32 pm CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that they have released the full trailer for their latest film, Seeds of the Greenwood. The film centers around Tulsa's historic Greenwood District, which was destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Greenwood District has since been rebuild and is back in Tulsa.
"A century after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Seeds of Greenwood explores how today's generation is being planted and nurtured within the fertile soil of Tulsa's historic Greenwood District. The film follows the birth of the Thunder's innovative afterschool program, Thunder Fellows, and the inspirational journeys of students in the inaugural class. The Oklahoma City Thunder and CAA Sports developed the concept for Thunder Fellows following the murder of George Floyd and just prior to the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre."
The film will debut Friday, June 10, at deadCenter Film Festival's Friday Night Frolic at Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City, with a Tulsa screening the following weekend.
The trailer can be watched here.
Per Thunder PR: Trailer for Seeds of Greenwood now available to watch. The film is about Tulsa's Greenwood District: pic.twitter.com/qun8feUYxT
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 5, 2022
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Smoked chicken or smoked tofu are perfect complements to this dish.
1. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, over medium heat, warm butter and cook onions and apples until soft.
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They earn money to settle their debts.
The Proti Prúdu / Against the Stream civic association focuses on homeless people in the Slovak capital and organises activities that could help them – and help them to help themselves.
One recent activity is the Luggage Porters – Nota Bene project. In it, some selected homeless people, selected from those who sell the Nota Bene magazine, and thus earn some money to settle their debts, help people at Bratislava's main railway station by carrying their luggage. They mainly help women and elderly people carry it up the stairs.
"We just reduce the load on passengers – but also homeless people from their burden of repaying distraint deductions and debts," Peter Kadlečík, coordinator and social worker of the civic association told the TASR newswire in December. "If they save €50 a month, we give them the same amount as well. These people are exceptional, despite flaws in the social system. Moreover, in Bratislava, housing is expensive and access to jobs is difficult," Kadlečík summed up.
Slovakia lacks systemic measures and flaws in legislation rob even those active homeless people of a chance to regain a stable and dignified home, said Nora Beňová of the same civic association. She proposes to solve homelessness in a complex way, targeting accommodation, social services, health care, employment, access to material welfare and rights.
Jozef has been working as porter since the project began – December 8, 2014. He is among people, nicely clad in a uniform, and he likes the work, he said. He would like to work normally but debts do not allow this.
Also Laco is thankful for the opportunity to work as a porter. In one year, he reduced his debt by €1,250.
"I decided to announce personal bankruptcy, with the help of Proti Prúdu and lawyers of the Nadácia Pontis foundation who help us free of charge to manage our debts," Laco explained.
Beňová said that they started with seven porters, had a total of 10 during the whole project, and currently are working with six of them. In one year, they managed to cut their debt by €75,500.
This project of porters is exceptional and it garnered awards abroad. The International Network of Streetpapers deemed it the best non-newspaper project for homeless people in 2015. In Vienna, it received the second place in the SozialMarie 2015 contest, from among 300 competing projects throughout Europe.
The project was supported from Icelandic, Liechtenstein and Norwegian funds managed by the Ekopolis foundation, by the Nadácia pre deti Slovenska foundation and the foundation Socia; as well as by Bratislava city and region, Slovak railways and several other organisations. | {
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I have grown my own garlic for the last few years and this year I am aiming to plant more than double the previous years. The taste of home grown garlic is sweet and much more subtle than any that I have purchased. My regular supplier of organic garlic bulbs is not supplying any this year. By chance at my last local Farmer's Market I met Gary Hardman, a local farmer selling his organic bulbs. I stopped for a chat and purchased some of his lovely spray free garlic bulbs to plant this year. He has been kind enough to offer up his expert advice to you here today on growing garlic. Read on for Gary's contact details. He also grows sauce tomatoes and has some available to you at a great price right now if you get in quick.
I primarily grow my own garlic to avoid the to purchase overseas, sprayed product. The flavor of home grown garlic is also not comparable to that purchased in the stores from overseas when the Australian garlic is out of season. I use garlic in most family meals. As well as enjoying the sweet flavor I am a huge fan of the medicinal properties of garlic. When I add my garlic cloves to a meal I feel like I am adding a little protective shield around my family from all of the nasty bugs and germs that circulate.
Here is what Gary told me abut his experience growing garlic.
1. How large is your property and how long have you been growing garlic?
Our property is in Werribee South and is 15 Acres in size. We are in the process of preparing seed for our third year of growing garlic. We grow 2 acres of garlic per year and this equates to around 100,000 bulbs. As it is very labor intensive crop to grow we find this amount to be manageable without the need for labor hire. At the time garlic is ready to be harvested we find that we have just completed planting out our tomato seedlings.
2. What else do you grow?
We also grow tomatoes. We plant them in the first week of November. We plant Napoli Roma tomatoes used for sauce but find them to be a good all round tomato for salads also.
3. When I selected my cloves to plant you had purple and white available. What are the garlic varieties that you plant?
We grow two types of garlic now but started with 5 different types to see what was best suited to our weather and soil conditions. One is a purple hard neck garlic of Spanish origin and the other is white soft neck variety called California Late. In general the white garlic seems more tolerant to extreme conditions and I have good success with it.
4. What special care do you give to your garlic crop?
Before planting our garlic our finished tomato plants are rotary hoed into the ground. We then add gypsum to help break up the soil and create the best drainage possible. After planting the seeds, when the shoots break through the surface, it is time to think about insects.
5. What are the main problems that you can experience growing garlic?(eg bugs?) and what solutions do you recommend?
It is my understanding that thrip are about the only insect that can cause problems. I run a line of chook manure down the center of the beds as the manure contains mites which are predatory to thrip.
6. When do you plant your garlic into the ground?
It is said that garlic should be planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest day but I have found that planting any time between May and June to not make much difference.
7. How do you know when garlic is ready to harvest?
Growing time is about 6 to 7 months but when the plant begins to show signs of yellowing at the bottom of the plant it is time to pull up 1 of your plants and check if the bulb is growing and that the cloves are forming in the bulb. At this point it is important to stop watering. Rather than waiting for the plant to die off completely, allow it to yellow off about half way up the plant,then harvest and complete the drying protected from the chances of unwanted rain.
8. Is there a difference between the garlic that you grow to eat and the cloves that you plant for next years crop?
Seed for the next seasons crop is the same as the cloves you will enjoy in your cooking from your harvest but I suggest keeping the bulbs dirty to protect them as much as possible.
Gary has sauce tomatoes for sale – 1o kg box for $11.00 picked up from the farm. Please call him on 0408343725 to order.
He will also have garlic seed available at the next farmers market in Geelong.
Jump in quick to grab your sauce tomatoes before the season ends.
The shortest day of the year for 2013 is June 16th. I am going to take Gary's experience on board and plant mine in the coming weeks. I have my bulbs ready to go and will plant them when the calendar ticks over to May. I will be planting a complete vegetable bed of garlic this year.
Plant your bulbs with the tip pointing up and in a well drained soil. Plant the seeds 10-15 cm apart. If you like to use companion planting principles it is recommended that garlic is not planted with beans, brassicas, peas or potatoes. Green Harvest recommends regular watering and mulching to ensure that plants are not competing with weeds for soil nutrients.
To store harvest garlic plait the stems in groups of 6-8 and hang in a cool, airy location. I generally hang one string in the kitchen beside the fridge to use and the remainder hang in our garage.
I am looking forward to combining my own garlic from last year with a box of Gary's tomatoes to make my last batch of sauce for the season.
Have you sourced your organic garlic to plant yet?
Hi Nat, I have experimented with timing also and not found it to make any difference. None of my crops have ever had a fail rate so I do not believe that an exact timing matters too much. They have an amazing flavor don't they?
Hi Miss Piggy, yes one individual clove is planted as a seed. I can't imagine why it wouldn't grow well in Sydney. I planted some in pots last year and they grew well. The bulbs were just not as large as the ones that I grew in the garden. I also grow onions both in pots and the garden at the pretty much the same time of year and they are easy too, just plant and leave.
We always plant garlic but haven't had much success the last couple of years. My father in law has huge success so we get him to grow extra for us!
I ordered your book recently and wanted to thank you for dropping it off for me and refunding the postage.
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Connecticut College's Sports Medicine Team consists of Certified Athletic Trainers, team physicians, massage therapists, Sports Medicine Assistant student workers, and various other healthcare professionals who are consulted as needed in their area of expertise.
John Heck is a board of certification certified and state licensed athletic trainer who has been practicing at Connecticut College since 2002. He oversees the sports medicine team which consists of certified athletic trainers, team physicians, massage therapists, sports medicine assistant student workers, and various other healthcare professionals who are consulted as needed in their area of expertise to support approximately 500 student-athletes who compete in 28 varsity sports at the institution.
Prior to coming to Connecticut College, Heck gained hands-on experience in athletic training at East Stroudsburg University and Penn State. At East Stroudsburg, he most notably worked with the football, volleyball and swimming programs while also serving as a clinical preceptor for the undergraduate athletic training education program at the institution during the 2001-02 academic year. Heck also served as an athletic trainer for Penn State intramural sports and sports camps in 2001. Furthermore, Heck coordinated medical coverage for the 1984 Boys' Region Select One Team which competed in international tournaments as part of the United States Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP).
Heck, who has also been a basic life support instructor for the American Heart Association since 1998, also gained professional experience in emergency services in Hawley, Pennsylvania. He spent more than eight years as a crew chief, emergency medical technician and firefighter for the Hemlock Farms Fire and Rescue Company as well as more than four years as an emergency dispatcher for the Hemlock Farms Department of Public Safety between 1994 and 2002.
A native of Hemlock Farms, Pennsylvania, Heck graduated with a bachelor's degree from the professional athletic training education program at Penn State and earned a master's in health and physical education from East Stroudsburg University. He also holds additional certifications as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, basic life support instructor, and Graston Technique provider.
Daniel Siopa is a Board of Certification Certified and State Licensed Athletic Trainer who has been practicing at Connecticut College since 2012. A native of Connecticut, Mr. Siopa earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Science in Physical Education from Central Connecticut State University. He is also a certified Graston Technique provider.
Steven Bandtlow is a Board of Certification Certified and State Licensed Athletic Trainer who has been practicing at Connecticut College since 2016. He comes to the institution from Central Connecticut State and is responsible for assisting John Heck with all aspects of the sports medicine department.
At Central Connecticut State, Bandtlow served as a graduate intern athletic trainer during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years. In this position, he was involved with orthopedic injury evaluations, injury rehabilitation, facility management, and game and practice coverage with an emphasis on the sports of women's basketball, spring football, softball and baseball.
Prior to joining the Central Connecticut State staff while pursuing his master's degree, Bandtlow began his professional career with East Hartford's New England Physical Therapy Services as an ergonomic assessor for Pratt & Whitney in 2012-13 and as the head athletic trainer at Tolland High School in 2013-14.
A native of nearby Colchester, Connecticut, Bandtlow earned his bachelor's degree in athletic training from Central Connecticut State in 2012 and a master's in physical education and exercise science from the same institution in 2016. He is also a certified Graston Technique provider.
Bridget Ward is a Board of Certification Certified and State Licensed Athletic Trainer who began practicing at Connecticut College in 2017. She came to the institution after serving as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at St. John's University in New York.
At St. John's, Ward was directly responsible for overseeing the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for the Men's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Fencing, Men's and Women's Soccer spring seasons, and Men's and Women's Tennis teams. Her duties also included supervising and mentoring athletic training students from LIU-Brooklyn.
A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ms. Ward received her bachelor's degree in athletic training from the State University of New York at Cortland in 2014 and a Master of Professional Studies in Sport Management at St. John's in 2017.
Amy performs sports massage and myofascial therapy in the Athletic Center on Wednesdays during the academic year. She also serves as massage therapist for the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA and New England Blackwolves of the National Lacrosse League.
You may schedule an appointment by calling us at 860-439-2571. Discounted rates are available for students. | {
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Q: How to add dynamically stockEvents (markers) in amCharts? I'm trying to plot events (markers) in real time, using amCharts.
I've found an example in codepen which shows how to insert those events, but they are static.
//https://codepen.io/anon/pen/boWJMQ
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"color": "#b0de09",
"fieldMappings": [ {
"fromField": "value",
"toField": "value"
}, {
"fromField": "volume",
"toField": "volume"
} ],
"dataProvider": chartData,
"categoryField": "date",
// EVENTS
"stockEvents": [ {
"date": new Date( 2010, 8, 19 ),
"type": "sign",
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "S",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2010, 10, 19 ),
"type": "flag",
"backgroundColor": "#FFFFFF",
"backgroundAlpha": 0.5,
"graph": "g1",
"text": "F",
"description": "Some longer\ntext can also\n be added"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2010, 11, 10 ),
"showOnAxis": true,
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"type": "pin",
"text": "X",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2010, 11, 26 ),
"showOnAxis": true,
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"type": "pin",
"text": "Z",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 0, 3 ),
"type": "sign",
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "U",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 1, 6 ),
"type": "sign",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "D",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 3, 5 ),
"type": "sign",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "L",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 3, 5 ),
"type": "sign",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "R",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 5, 15 ),
"type": "arrowUp",
"backgroundColor": "#00CC00",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 6, 25 ),
"type": "arrowDown",
"backgroundColor": "#CC0000",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 8, 1 ),
"type": "text",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "Longer text can\nalso be displayed",
"description": "This is description of an event"
} ]
} ],
"panels": [ {
"title": "Value",
"stockGraphs": [ {
"id": "g1",
"valueField": "value"
} ],
"stockLegend": {
"valueTextRegular": " ",
"markerType": "none"
}
} ],
"chartScrollbarSettings": {
"graph": "g1"
},
"chartCursorSettings": {
"valueBalloonsEnabled": true,
"graphBulletSize": 1,
"valueLineBalloonEnabled": true,
"valueLineEnabled": true,
"valueLineAlpha": 0.5
},
"periodSelector": {
"periods": [ {
"period": "DD",
"count": 10,
"label": "10 days"
}, {
"period": "MM",
"count": 1,
"label": "1 month"
}, {
"period": "YYYY",
"count": 1,
"label": "1 year"
}, {
"period": "YTD",
"label": "YTD"
}, {
"period": "MAX",
"label": "MAX"
} ]
},
"panelsSettings": {
"usePrefixes": true
},
"export": {
"enabled": true
}
} );
Here is how I'm trying to do:
//https://codepen.io/anon/pen/wrdZgj
var chartData = [];
var chart;
generateChartData();
function generateChartData() {
var firstDate = new Date( 2012, 0, 1 );
firstDate.setDate( firstDate.getDate() - 500 );
firstDate.setHours( 0, 0, 0, 0 );
for ( var i = 0; i < 500; i++ ) {
var newDate = new Date( firstDate );
newDate.setDate( newDate.getDate() + i );
var a = Math.round( Math.random() * ( 40 + i ) ) + 100 + i;
var b = Math.round( Math.random() * 100000000 );
chartData.push( {
"date": newDate,
"value": a,
"volume": b
} );
}
}
chart = AmCharts.makeChart( "chartdiv", {
"type": "stock",
"theme": "light",
"dataSets": [ {
"color": "#b0de09",
"fieldMappings": [ {
"fromField": "value",
"toField": "value"
}, {
"fromField": "volume",
"toField": "volume"
} ],
"dataProvider": chartData,
"categoryField": "date"
} ],
"panels": [ {
"title": "Value",
"stockGraphs": [ {
"id": "g1",
"valueField": "value"
} ],
"stockLegend": {
"valueTextRegular": " ",
"markerType": "none"
}
} ],
"chartScrollbarSettings": {
"graph": "g1"
},
"chartCursorSettings": {
"valueBalloonsEnabled": true,
"graphBulletSize": 1,
"valueLineBalloonEnabled": true,
"valueLineEnabled": true,
"valueLineAlpha": 0.5
},
"periodSelector": {
"periods": [ {
"period": "DD",
"count": 10,
"label": "10 days"
}, {
"period": "MM",
"count": 1,
"label": "1 month"
}, {
"period": "YYYY",
"count": 1,
"label": "1 year"
}, {
"period": "YTD",
"label": "YTD"
}, {
"period": "MAX",
"label": "MAX"
} ]
},
"panelsSettings": {
"usePrefixes": true
},
"export": {
"enabled": true
}
} );
function insert_event(){
chart.dataSets.stockEvents= [ {
"date": new Date( 2010, 8, 19 ),
"type": "sign",
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "S",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2010, 10, 19 ),
"type": "flag",
"backgroundColor": "#FFFFFF",
"backgroundAlpha": 0.5,
"graph": "g1",
"text": "F",
"description": "Some longer\ntext can also\n be added"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2010, 11, 10 ),
"showOnAxis": true,
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"type": "pin",
"text": "X",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2010, 11, 26 ),
"showOnAxis": true,
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"type": "pin",
"text": "Z",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 0, 3 ),
"type": "sign",
"backgroundColor": "#85CDE6",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "U",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 1, 6 ),
"type": "sign",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "D",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 3, 5 ),
"type": "sign",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "L",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 3, 5 ),
"type": "sign",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "R",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 5, 15 ),
"type": "arrowUp",
"backgroundColor": "#00CC00",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 6, 25 ),
"type": "arrowDown",
"backgroundColor": "#CC0000",
"graph": "g1",
"description": "This is description of an event"
}, {
"date": new Date( 2011, 8, 1 ),
"type": "text",
"graph": "g1",
"text": "Longer text can\nalso be displayed",
"description": "This is description of an event"
} ]
chart.validateNow();
}
insert_event()
The chart object is created, and then the function "insert_event()" is called with the events to be inserted.
Is there some way to do it?
Thanks!
A: You're setting the stockEvents array incorrectly. Note the difference between the two samples in how the stockEvents array is assigned to dataSets. In the first snippet, it's set right in the dataSets array at the first element, however, in your second snippet you're just treating dataSets as an object, not as an array. All you need to do is add the subscript to fix the assignment, i.e. chart.dataSets[0].stockEvents = [/*your array */];
Updated codepen
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Owners and operators of fossil power plants should undertake a portfolio review under a range of plausible scenarios to determine the best mix of operating missions for its assets.
In almost every conceivable way, the world is changing profoundly in front of our eyes, and at an accelerating pace. The markets for fossil fuel power are no exception.
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Of course, the future is never perfectly predictable. In the case of power generation, planners and forecasters have always faced considerable uncertainty about how fuel prices will affect energy prices and how demand growth will affect the need for new capacity. That said, the degrees of uncertainty are multiplying.
Beyond the wide range of outcomes possible from the rapid deployment of renewables (and storage and EVs), of particular importance is the growing ambiguity of how regional power markets will account for price capacity and ancillary services to adequately compensate generation asset owners when energy prices approach (or even go below) zero. Along with other expert observers, former FERC Commissioner Tony Clark expresses the urgent concern that electricity marketplaces must be restructured to provide appropriate pricing signals that will induce socially optimal investment decisions in new power generation capacity.
Although it's impossible to specify exactly how these tricky regulatory issues will get resolved—and it's likely that they'll get resolved differently in different regions—owners and operators of fossil power plants can cope by assessing how their assets will perform under different scenarios within the market conditions they will face.
The essence of scenario planning is to evaluate the sensitivity of a decision to alternative future circumstances: If one strategy choice results in generally good outcomes under all plausible states of the world, that choice is likely to be superior to others that can produce poor outcomes under realistic sets of possible conditions.
Given a relevant range of planning scenarios, owners and operators of fossil plants will need to determine not just how each of their assets should participate in the marketplace, but how their entire portfolio of assets should be positioned.
Note that optimizing on a plant-by-plant basis will not necessarily yield the best answer for the entire portfolio. The scenario-based analysis to help plant owners and operators identify the most valuable action for fossil generation assets must first and foremost be conducted at the portfolio level. This allows stakeholders to identify a mix of missions among the assets of the portfolio that increases value and is mutually reinforcing.
This is because the value-maximizing set of choices for the fleet may be quite different from the simple sum of the same choices for each plant. Indeed, it is eminently possible that the ideal utilization pattern for one asset and the ideal utilization pattern for another asset will conflict with one another, and that the market won't be able to support both plants performing in their most preferred roles.
Once the portfolio analysis is complete, identifying which plants should perform which missions, plant-level analysis can be undertaken to determine what specific actions should be taken at each plant to create the most value in the chosen mission. Plant owners and operators should take care to consider unconventional alternatives, such as implementation of hybrid configurations.
Given that the markets in which fossil generation assets participate are under so much dynamic stress, it is critical that power plant owners and operators undertake such a portfolio optimization assessment and implementation plan at least every two years, if not more often. If a plant hasn't conducted such an initiative recently, it should launch a strategic imperative now.
Even though the pace of change can be dizzying, and the challenges facing fossil fuel power sometimes seem daunting, owners and operators of fossil generation assets are not in a hopeless situation. It's quite the opposite. With a combination of insightful analysis backed up by operational excellence, fossil power asset valuations can be preserved or even enhanced in this more difficult operating environment.
While the days of only fossil generation are gone, the days of no fossil generation are far in the future. According to the EIA's most recent Annual Energy Outlook, released in early 2017, fossil generation is still expected to account for more than half of all electricity supply in the US through 2050. During this long transition, the current fleet of fossil power plants will provide critical grid services that other assets will find uneconomic, difficult, or impossible to offer.
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Terrorism & Security Report: Middle East
Updates on: Gulf States, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria
Gulf States – The Gulf Arab States are promising sanctions against the militant wing of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah due to its military intervention in Syria. Last month, Bahrain banned Hezbollah from the country, and the GCC foreign ministers were asked by Bahrain to discuss placing Hezbollah on the GCC terrorist list because of its involvement in Syria. It appears that there will be sanctions against Hezbollah. It is believed that the sanctions will consist of restrictions on residence, financial transactions and business dealings with known Hezbollah members.
Iraq – Iraqi authorities stated that they have uncovered an al-Qaeda plot to use chemical weapons. They were also found to have model aircraft that they would use as a delivery system and fly them over their intended target from a distance of approximately one and half kilometers away. According to the news channel al-Jazeera, it is possibly that the intended target may have been the Shiite commemoration of the death of Imam Musa al-Kadhim in the northern Baghdad neighborhood of Kadhimiya.
In the February 14 361 Security Terrorist and Security Report it was asserted that al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) may, like the al-Nusra Front in Syria, may attempt to establish its own state within Iraq. Also, in the April 15 361 Security Terrorist and Security Report, it was reported that AQI and Jabhat al-Nusra were becoming more united. It is more than likely that these chemical agents originated from Syria, although the al-Jazeera report mentions that there were three workshops uncovered for manufacturing mustard gas, blistering agent, and sarin nerve gas. These chemical agents, even if homemade, would have had to have a chemical "template" to copy, as they cannot be made completely from scratch. It is also reported that AQI had intentions to smuggle the chemical agents to Europe and North America.
The persistent fear that Western governments have of chemical weapons falling into al-Qaeda hands now seems to have happened. The plot in Iraq is just one incident of Syrian chemical weapons potentially coming into the possession of militant groups; Israel bombed Syria recently as it believed that Hezbollah was being given a chemical weapon delivery system. It is useful to ask how many other militant organizations may come into possession of chemical weapons as a result of the Syrian conflict. AQI detonated sixteen chlorine bombs in Iraq in the period of 2006-2007, killing thirty-two Iraqis and poisoning approximately 600 others. There is a strong possibility of a similar attack in the near future in Iraq.
Turkish newspapers have reported that a unit of Jabhat al-Nusra had access to chemical weapons and had intended using them against the Incirlik Air Base, and in Gaziantep, a city near Turkey's border with Syria. The Turkish government has not confirmed these newspaper reports, nor has it denied them. If these reports are proven true, then a militant group with an al-Qaeda ideology is already in possession of chemical weapons; the next best thing to a "dirty" nuclear bomb. There is also the possibility that Jabhat al-Nusra will pass on either their chemical weapon agents, or the ability to manufacture the agents, to another militant organization. If this occurs, it will bolster the ability of international militant Salafists to attack both civilian and military targets with even more deadly effect.
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A glassy modernist tower looming over historic Waterfront Station. A 30-story tower across the street. Towers replacing the glorious atrium of the historic Sinclair Centre. The city's best views from its celebration street, hidden for decades by the black maw of a parkade entrance. The only street level views of water and mountains possibly lost. New developments being designed over the train yard. Tens of thousands of people passing daily through the province's transportation centre, without a reason to linger. A city transportation and development plan lacking an implementation strategy and perhaps needing an update.
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Forbidden Planet (1956) dir. Fred Wilcox
Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Warren Stevens and introducing Robby the Robot
There's no doubt the impact of Forbidden Planet on science fiction cinema. In fact, the accompanying featurette on the brand spanking new Warner Blu-Ray edition features some of the most revered science fiction filmmakers lauding the MGM spectacle piece for influencing them to get into filmmaking – John Carpenter, Joe Dante, John Landis to name a few. I've seen it a number of times, this viewing the first time in 10 years or so, but my reaction is the still same. Admiration for its magnificent production design, admiration for its influence on sci-fi series Star Trek, acknowledgement for the filmmakers' attempt to incorporate metaphors to real world themes and issues which exist on this green earth and a few giggles at the b-movie sensability which ultimately shines through all other purported redeemable qualities.
The story, which was refashioned from William Shakespeare's The Tempest, seems like a narrative template for a Roddenberry-era Star Trek episode. Commander J.J. Adams (Nielsen) commands a earth-born flying saucer into the deep reaches of space to make contact with the planet Altair IV and look for survivors of a lost expedition some 20 years prior. Once there, Adams, despite warnings from the only survivor of the previous mission, Dr. Morbius, his crew lands and explores this strange new world. Other than Morbius the only other inhabitants are his comely and impressionable daughter Alaira and Morbius robo-companion/servant Robby.
Morbius seems a little off, and his story that he and his daughter were immune to the unknown phenomenon which killed the rest of his crew, is a little fishy. Adams explores the planet and learns about exitinct previous inhabitants the Krell who all died off suddenly despite their great advancements in technology. The unknown phenomenon eventually rises up again attacking Adams' crew, the effect of which forces Morbius to examine and reconcile his own culpability in the disaster.
Thematically the film's greatest strength is it's commentary on man's voracious and often misguided and hasty desire for technology and knowledge, with the Krell serving as the metaphor for man – a society which advanced itself too quickly that ultimately destroyed itself by it's own creation. The final line in the film which Adams says to Altaira, 'We are, after all, not God" hit this point home not-so-subtley.
The revered production design by Cedric Gibbons, who was worked on many of the great MGM pictures (Wizard of Oz, An American in Paris), is indeed a marvel. Gibbons brought the same kind of spectacle MGM put into their musicals into the design of this new planet, fabulous colours, spectacular sets and painted backdrops are rendered with great details, which shows that good old fashioned sets instead of green screen scenery can look as good if not better than the overly processed CG effects of today.
The character of Robby the Robot actually gets a credit in the film and on the poster. His popularity is well documented, one of the first robot companions in cinema, a benevolent character rendered under Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics:
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Unfortunately Robby's narrative influence in the film doesn't go beyond comic relief, and though painstaking work was done to design it, with today's eyes it still looks like a man waddling around in a sumo-suit.
Prior to Airplane Leslie Nielsen was a very serious actor – a Canadian actor, whom Marlon Brando once called the best actor Canada has to offer. He's very serious in this role, which might also be a direct influence on the character of Captain Kirk, or least fellow Canadian William Shatner's dramatization of it. Unfortunately there's little in Adams' character beyond the masculine authority figure Nielsen portrays. He's exclusively a reactionary character, almost completely inactive to the events which befall him.
Morbius is a classic delusional madman, with his sinister-looking goatee reminds us of the moustache-twirking Zaroff in The Most Dangerous Game, again portrayed by a Canadian, Walter Pidgeon. Morbius' daughter (Anne Francis) arguably was ahead of the curve as well, dressed in suggestive miniskirts and characterized as so sheltered she's willing to swim nude in front of other men and presumably go to bed with them at will.
There's a lot which doesn't translate well to today. Along with the uninteresting and rather dull hero character, Wilcox's direction (production design notwithstanding) is as pedestrian. There seems to be so much attention to the sets and backdrops that every shot is a flat two-shot. The camera rarely moves beyond this two-dimensional plane, resulting in a rather stagey theatrical feel.
So while the film can get aggrandized and made bigger than it is doesn't mean it's overrated. It's one of the great event films in the long history of science-fiction and the reason why a Hollywood remake has been floating around for years – a story which no one as of yet seems to have been able to crack.
Forbidden Planet is available on Blu-Ray from Warner Home Video
Labels: 'Alan Bacchus Reviews , *** , 1950's , B-Movie , Sci Fi
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DISPELLING STEREOTYPES OF THE HIJAB - Al Ahad's The Hijab Project @ UMOCA (JUL 21 - NOV 18 OPENING RECEPTION: AUG 25 | 7 - 9 PM)
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Salt Lake City, UT - The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) is thrilled to present Al Ahad's The Hijab Project.
Al Ahad is an Arabic word meaning indivisible and is used to describe God. It also serves as an acronym for Always Love Against Hate And Discrimination, a local organization working to change public perceptions of Islam. The members of Al Ahad believe that love, unity and community action are society's strongest tools against hate and systemic racism.
Al Ahad conducted surveys at three locations in the Salt Lake Valley in order to gain insight into local residents' views of Islam. In particular, survey questions focused on the hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women. The survey results indicated widespread disinformation about the hijab, including the belief that the hijab is intrinsically connected to gender oppression.
While many see the hijab as a symbol of homogenization and oppression, the women of Al Ahad believe the hijab represents a profound respect and connection to God. They have all made a personal choice to wear the garment at different times in their lives.
Informed by the survey results and their own experiences, Al Ahad created The Hijab Project. They invited Muslim women from around Salt Lake City to participate in workshops to create their own headscarves. As participants used the hijab as their canvas, they let their personalities shine through. These artworks reflect each woman's individual spirituality with the hope of dispelling stereotypes surrounding women who wear the hijab.
Join us on August 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception of The Hijab Project, as well as Cities of Conviction, UMOCA's first exhibition of contemporary Saudi Arabian art, in the Main Gallery, Michael Anthony García and Jaime Salvador Castillo's whereABOUTS in the Ed. Space and Jason Manley's Shrinking Room in the A-I-R Space. There is a suggestion of $8 for this event, and light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
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The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) has advanced and elevated the community of contemporary arts and culture since it was established in 1931. UMOCA is a fearless voice for innovation, experimentation and dialogue surrounding the topics of our time. Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, UMOCA invites curiosity and promotes understanding of the challenging concepts that art and its reflective social commentary can present. UMOCA is a force for social transformation that unites all points of view, backgrounds, experience, and ages through pertinent art exhibitions and educational programming. UMOCA evokes change, challenges ideologies, celebrates triumph, and introduces an array of contemporary voices with in the Museum and throughout the community.
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End Of The Line Life Style
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Dawn E. Warden July 10, 2008
People say that what you don't know won't hurt you. I disagree. For a long time, fear of the unknown loomed over us as we struggled to define how our daughter Rachael's learning disabilities would affect her future. At a tearful parent conference years ago, the admissions director at The Crossroads School in Paoli handed me the poem "Welcome to Holland," written by the mother of a child with autism. As much as it speaks to parents of kids with disabilities, it's a profound reminder that life rarely turns out exactly as we've imagined: We get Holland when we're expecting Italy.
Most of us latch onto our vision of the perfect child within minutes of witnessing the transformation of that single blue line into a plus sign. The weight of that word and the possibility of anything less evades us, as does life's recurring lesson: Expectations are unfailingly fated to twists and turns.
Our plane veered off course toward Holland just under 15 years ago, when a doctor diagnosed Rachael, our firstborn, with a language-based learning disorder at age 3. Exactly what this meant would be revealed over time, but the issue was word retrieval, a deficit that marred her ability to form complete sentences or expand her vocabulary. This would later evolve into expressive language and comprehension issues, difficulties reading and a plenitude of other cognitive impediments—all further complicated by a severe onset of scoliosis. (She now sports a titanium rod—and the best posture in town.)
Ironically, Rachael started tying her own shoes around the same time she was diagnosed with her disorder. It would be the first of many intermittent and surprising accomplishments that kept us tethered to an optimistic mindset. What other parents took for granted—memorizing colors and phone numbers, counting to 100—filled us with hope.
Parent-teacher confer-ences, however, were like negotiating a minefield. Getting comfortable in Holland wasn't easy. Neither was navigating a child who couldn't adequately express herself, and who had a front-row seat to all of her siblings' achievements.
Eventually, reality coerced us into understanding our daughter's limitations on a deeper level—without any expectation that she'd miraculously grow out of them. Seeing her as she was, rather than who we'd hoped her to be, was a freeing experience.
Having a big family proved to be a gift to everyone. We quickly gleaned the distinction between small problems and big ones—something our five kids' teachers appreciated immensely, as we were never the ones calling to complain about the schools' curricula. My father's theory that some kids are meant to stay close to home also helped to change my perspective. It comforted me knowing that I might not have a completely empty nest.
I also began to relish the fact that she wasn't doing typical teenage things (developing a penchant for fashion and slamming her bedroom door notwithstanding). Driving was one of them. When her 16th birthday came, Dad knew just what to do: He rented a bright yellow Hummer to chauffeur her around in. She acted like she'd won the keys to Abercrombie & Fitch.
It took about a week for Rachael's emotions to swing the other way. She knew, as we did, that she might never have the freedom to drive. She'll be reminded of this four more times as her younger siblings take their turns behind the wheel.
Just a few weeks ago, Rachael turned 18. If she was like her peers, she'd be graduating high school and we'd have spent the past six months touring college campuses, proofreading essays and stockpiling every penny for tuition. She would be facing a future filled with opportunities to be whatever, and whomever, she wants to be.
Instead of looking ahead, we'll be looking behind at how far Rachael has come and savoring the extra time we have with her. And in doing so, we'll also get a glimpse of what's yet to come. Because the beauty of the unknown—once you get past the fear—is that anything can happen.
Dawn E. Warden is Main Line Today's associate editor.
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Investing in a quality tableware collection is a must for newlywed couples and we think the Contempo collection by Noritake is the perfect choice for creative couples.
The range features everything from plates and bowls to cups and teapots and each piece is available in four vivid colours. You can purchase an entire set in aquamarine blue, lemon yellow, lime green or soft grey, or mix and match different shades to make it more colourful and exciting.
The main characteristic of Contempo by Noritake is its clean, modern design and we love the playful shapes of the saucers, handles and bowls, as well as the contrast between crisp white china and vibrant colours on the rims. It was made by using new technologies, which made the pure bone china body, extremely resilient and chip proof. It is also microwave and dishwasher safe.
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Q: c++ reduce library size by excluding unnecessary functions programmatically? What is the easier way to reduce library size by selecting only needed functions and eliminating unnecessary files ?
Is there a script to accomplish this task for c++ libraries?
A: You probably should first try to set up your compilation to minimize size. And the answer to your question depends a lot on the compiler, the linker, what operating system, the optimization flags, etc...
With a recent GCC compiler (g++) on Linux, you should try to compile and link wih optimization for size (-Os) and link time optimization (-flto).
So put
CXX=g++ -flto -Os
near the beginning of your Makefile or simply run make CXX='g++ -flto -Os' after a make clean
BTW, Clang/LLVM also knows about -flto (and uses GOLD like GCC does)
Notice that a shared library (or probably a DLL in Microsoft world) needs to contain all the code (precisely because it is shared between several processes and programs). You might link your library statically (then use g++ -flto -Os both when building the static library and when linking it to the main program)
Very often, having shared libraries is more worthwhile than trying to reduce their space.
If on Linux, read the program library howto.
A: In typical C++ applications, templates stand for a large portion of the functionality (e.g. STL vector, string, etc). These functions are ONLY generated as code when they are used (although they MAY be generated as inline functions, which in SOME cases can lead to large code).
The linker will only "pick" code that is needed for your application (including of course, functions called by functions that you use). However, the base runtime on for example Linux is quite large, because it calls a lot of functionality that in turn uses a fair bit of other function - so your basic executable size is quite large. Adding more of your own code will not increase the size by a significant amount in the typical case.
If size is critical, then using a "small C++ library" would perhaps be a choice - there are different such libraries available for different OSes. Using options such as -Os for the compiler to tell it to "make the code small" (in other words, don't inline functions unless the code is shorter by inlining than by calling the function, and don't unroll loops, etc, etc - but DO inline functions called only once, as that does make the code shorter)
A: If you don't want to do a library heavy refactoring (assuming you have access to sourcecode wich is not always a realistic hypotesis), is to link it as static library, or compile as part of your application: all compilers will benefit from that.
Note that Clang has a exceptional behaviour in the sense it is able to do a lot of optimizations at static linking time compared to other compilers.
If you instead have to use a DLL for some reason, you can try to tweak visibility of exported symbols (you can hide symbols not visible in client code and export only symbols you use): note that this may enable some optimization regardin speed and binary size but could be a tedious work (I would count it as a major refactoring because has the potential to break things).
If you are using dependency injection containers you can probably instrument them to warn about unused dependencies so that you can easily wire them out without ever the need of touching source code (you do some refactoring of the container but not of your whole codebase) except source code in composition root.
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Bern police renew plea for witnesses in 20-year-old murder case
National News // By Tay Kinnear // June 26, 2019
Police in Bern are launching a new campaign in an attempt to solve a 20-year-old murder.
In 1999 a 22-year-old was brutally gunned down in Biel-Mette in canton Bern by a gang armed with Uzi machine pistols.
The country was shocked.
The gang entered the home where a mother, father and their 14-year-old was watching TV. They demanded cash and put the barrel of the gun in the youngster's mouth.
They were disturbed by the arrival of the couple's other sons - aged 22 and 23. The gang opened fire, hit and wounded the 22-year-old and then shot him dead at point blank range.
Bern police regularly re-test DNA evidence as technology improves. On the 20th anniversary, the police have issued a new plea for witnesses.
They believe a Solothurn registered VW Scirocco was used by the gang. More than 200 people have been interviewed in connection with the killing.
Bern police are asking for anyone with any further information to contact them.
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Graubünden police outline Davos security measures
The head of Graubünden cantonal police has been outlining the security measures in place for this year's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Migros accused of theft espionage
The Migros supermarket chain is being accused of spy-like activities after delaying action when they detected a 16-year-old girl suspected of stealing from a branch near Bern.
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Those Useless 'Vaginal Eggs' Have Finally Landed Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop in Trouble
HILARY BRUECK, BUSINESS INSIDER
A "vaginal egg" will not balance your hormones, regulate your menstrual cycle, or help with bladder control.
For Gwyneth Paltrow's beauty and wellness company Goop, those scientific facts have come with a fine.
On Tuesday, Goop settled a lawsuit brought by the Santa Clara District Attorney's office and others that alleged the company's claims about its "vaginal eggs" were hogwash.
Goop agreed to pay US$145,000 and will continue selling the eggs online with updated language describing the products.
The eggs are each about the size of a narrow ping-pong ball – around 1.2 inches (3 centimetres) wide and 1.7 inches (4.3 centimetres) tall (a bit smaller than the colourful, plastic kind at an Easter hunt).
There are two varieties: a rose quartz crotch egg that costs US$55, and a jade version for US$66. Both are non-returnable.
Prosecutors alleged that the company's false advertising about the eggs was "not supported by competent and reliable science," as district attorney Jeff Rosen said in a statement released Tuesday.
Those claims suggested the eggs could help prevent a woman's uterus from sagging, make her menstrual cycles more regular, balance hormone levels, and keep her from wetting her pants.
"While goop believes there is an honest disagreement about these claims, the company wanted to settle this matter quickly and amicably. This settlement does not indicate any liability on goop's part," the company said in a statement emailed to Business Insider on Wednesday.
The statement added: "Goop provides a forum for practitioners to present their views and experiences with various products like the jade egg. The law, though, sometimes views statements like this as advertising claims, which are subject to various legal requirements."
Because of the settlement, Goop will refund any unhappy consumers who purchased the eggs or its "Inner Judge Flower Essence Blend" between January 12, 2017 and August 31, 2017.
(Refund requests can be emailed to [email protected] or phoned in at 1-844-WTF-GOOP.)
Goop's claims aren't based on science
Goop says its site is simply passing on messages from practitioners who claim that the eggs "harness the power of energy work and crystal healing" that promote spiritual detox.
But the company has also said the eggs have some physical, muscular benefits.
On a page on Goop's website that describes the benefits of the "jade eggs for your yoni," the company calls them a "strictly guarded secret of Chinese royalty" that once helped queens and concubines keep their nether regions in shape.
(It's tough to find any evidence for that historical claim, though other jade-egg salespeople make similar statements.)
As Paltrow told Jimmy Kimmel last summer, "women insert the jade egg in their lady parts… to help tone the pelvic floor."
When Kimmel asked exactly how the eggs worked, Paltrow's answer became a little murkier.
"I don't know. I need to start my jade egg practice," she said with a laugh. But she added that the company has sold "tons" of the eggs, and that "women, actually, have had incredible results."
Misleading people about their health can be dangerous
The problem with putting unproven health claims on a website trafficked by around 2.4 million people every month is that it can lead people to engage in risky behaviour.
Jen Gunter, a California-based obstetrician and gynecologist, wrote a widely cited blog post in 2017 about why Goop's vaginal jade eggs are a bad idea.
While there are science-backed tools you can get to strengthen your pelvic floor, Gunter said, inserting an egg is a "load of garbage."
"Jade is porous, which could allow bacteria to get inside," Gunter wrote, adding, "it could be a risk factor for bacterial vaginosis or even the potentially deadly toxic shock syndrome."
Plus, she said, pelvic floor muscles aren't built to contract for hours on end. Walking around or sleeping with the egg inside your body could cause pelvic pain and pain during sex.
Those looking for ways to strengthen their pelvic floor should instead consider kegel exercises, which are a scientifically-proven treatment for incontinence and urinary stress. Those require no equipment at all.
Gunter also wrote that if you want help boosting vaginal strength, there are specially designed vaginal weights. The weights are often cone-shaped, made with medical grade silicone or plastic, and built to be safe for women. But even those shouldn't be worn for long periods of time.
This was not the first time Goop got into a sticky situation with false advertising
Goop, for its part, said it has not gotten any customer complaints about the eggs.
But this case was far from the only time the US$250 million company has gotten into trouble for false advertisements, since there's simply no science behind much of what Goop sells to its devoted following.
Paltrow's team promotes everything from potentially infection-inducing vaginal steams to painful colon cleanses, and the company has promised to help consumers treat depression, infertility, cancer, and insomnia.
Health law and science policy expert Timothy Caulfield even wrote a book about celebrities peddling junk science, titled "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?" (Answer: when it comes to your health, probably.)
In 2017, Truth in Advertising found more than 50 instances of factual errors on Goop's website – not just for the vaginal eggs, but also soaps that purported to treat acne, un-scrutinised vitamins and supplements with names like "Why am I so effing tired?", an oxygen bar that could be rented for corporate events, and a romance mist for everlasting love.
The company also came under fire in 2017 for saying stickers it sold were made with NASA spacesuit material and could "rebalance" your energy and reduce anxiety.
NASA said it doesn't use the "conductive carbon" material that Goop was referring to in its spacesuits at all, as Gizmodo reported at the time.
Earlier this year, Paltrow told The New York Times that hiring a full-time fact-checker for Goop was a "necessary growing pain" for the company. The Times also reported that Goop was hiring a lawyer and a professor of nutrition science to vet the site.
But those efforts weren't sufficient for Rosen, the district attorney.
"We will vigilantly protect consumers against companies that promise health benefits without the support of good science…or any science," he said after the settlement was reached.
In general, it's best go with doctors' recommendations when it comes to sticking things in and around your crotch.
As Paltrow said herself to Jimmy Kimmel, "I don't know what the f- we talk about."
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Xperia Z3 gold version Smartphone News
A few days ago, we have been some photos of Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone and now we are witnessing the true image of the original Sony Xperia Z3.
Reportedly, the Xperia Blog has posted images of the Sony Xperia Z3 gold version smartphone with pictures, which is a smart device. The new smart device also has SmartBand called Talk, but there is no further information about Sony Xperia Z 3 Release Date.
This smartphone equipped SmartBand Talk also has curved E-Ink display. However, the leaked images this time clearly shows the front of the high-end smartphone Sony Xperia Z3.
If the information previously disclosed is accurate, the part we see the front design of Xperia devices Z3. As expected, the new product line of high-end Sony will not have many changes from the earlier version of Sony Xperia Z2. New version Xperia Z3 will have reached 146.8×73.3x 8.2 mm larger than the 146.5×72.4×7.5 mm on the Z2.
Along with champagne gold color version, the new Z3 device is expected sold with the white black and mint green. Through these new leaked pictures show the Z3 is designed very similar to previous versions Z2, the back of the phone also comes with camera and flash.
On top of the camera is where Z3 will allocate 3.5 mm headphone jack, lowers the tripod perfectly smooth. The left side of the layout also remains the microSD memory card slot, power button, a volume up button and camera capture button. The power button is still rounded design and made of shiny metal. Meanwhile, the sides must be allocated sim card slot and charging dock.
Z3 will also be a waterproof and dustproof technology. It has ultra-thin screen edges and multimedia connectivity technologies.
Apart from information on design, sony also revealed some information about the Sony Xperia Z3 Specification, high-end phones will be equipped with the 5.2-inch display uses Triluminos technology with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels, brightness up to 600 nits. Z3 promise for better display quality on par with the leading super LG G3 today.
Besides, the Z3 is expected to run Snapdragon processor (MSM8974-AC), 2.5 GHz quad-core combined with 3GB of RAM to help the device run smoother with every action, even with tasks requiring higher graphics capabilities, the Z3 is sure to satisfy.
The phone will be integrated 16 GB of internal memory, support extend memory storage via microSD card slot. Z3 will also be equipped with two cameras, the rear camera will have a resolution up to 20.7MP combined with flash for photo quality will be pretty subtle.
According to sources, Sony will introduce the Sony Xperia Z3 and smart Talk SmartBand at the 2014 IFA technology exhibition. Besides all 2 devices, the Japanese electronics also is expected to launch another new product named Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and a new version of the tablet.
Currently, information on the price of high-end Xperia Z3 has yet to be revealed, however, but what Sony has equipped the new Z3, make sure the product will be sold at a price not cheap, at least the product will be priced higher than the current product Xperia Z 2.
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ArthroCare Corporation is considered as multi-business and highly innovative medical device company. They engage to develop, market and manufacture various medicated products that are based on Coblation technology. Their medical products help to dissolve targeted tissue, thereby minimizes any further damage to healthy tissues in the surrounding region. The technology has acquired international patent. Their innovated products based on advanced technology have enabled to improve conditions of patients suffering from arthritis with minimal surgical process. The corporation was founded in 1993. Within a very short period, they introduced advanced solution products based on Coblation technology. They acquired their patent on Coblation in 1996.
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From 1947 to 1989, Shasta existed as an actual cougar, and in that time five live Shastas maintained a presence on campus. In 1990, Shasta was reborn as a costumed mascot and was joined by a female colleague, Sasha. Since then, they've become fan favorites on campus and a symbol of the university's proud presence in the community. | {
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Osmi nervni slom (trans. Eighth Nervous Breakdown) is the seventh studio album released by Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band Riblja Čorba in 1986.
The album was produced by Kornelije Kovač, who also played keyboards on the album recording. The song "Amsterdam" featured British reggae musician Eddy Grant on vocals. The ballad "Prokleto sam" featured actress Ana Kostovska on backing vocals. "Jedan čovek" featured Jova Maljoković on saxophone.
The album was polled in 1998 as the 83rd on the list of 100 greatest Yugoslav rock and pop albums in the book YU 100: najbolji albumi jugoslovenske rok i pop muzike (YU 100: The Best albums of Yugoslav pop and rock music).
Album cover
The album cover was designed by Vladeta Andrić, and is one of two Riblja Čorba album covers which were not designed by Jugoslav Vlahović (the other one being Koza nostra cover).
Track listing
Personnel
Bora Đorđević - vocals
Vidoja Božinović - guitar
Nikola Čuturilo - guitar
Miša Aleksić - bass guitar
Vicko Milatović - drums
Guest musicians
Eddy Grant - vocals (on "Amsterdam")
Ana Kostovska - backing vocals (on "Prokleto sam")
Jova Maljoković - saxophone (on "Jedan čovek")
Additional personnel
Kornelije Kovač - keyboards, producer
Tahir Duraklić - recorded by
References
Osmi nervni slom at Discogs
EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960-2006, Janjatović Petar;
External links
Osmi nervni slom at Discogs
Riblja Čorba albums
1986 albums
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Humanity at Stake in Indian Occupied Kashmir
October 2, 2020 PPI News Agency
London, October 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): To observe the Kashmir Black Day on 27th October, Government of Pakistan is hosting an International Declamation Contest in Islamabad. The theme of the contest is "Humanity at stake (Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir): Impact on world peace". Purpose of the declamation contest: The contest seeks to sensitize the world community about ongoing human rights violations in Read More…
High Commission for Pakistan in London has started a daily appointment system for Consular Services
London, October 01, 2020 (PPI-OT): In order to facilitate Pakistani Community for Consular Services, High Commission for Pakistan in London has started a daily appointment system for Consular Services.
The appointments for Consular Services (Passport, NADRA and attestation) can now be requested online from 1200 hrs – 2400 hrs on a daily basis. The Passport and NADRA renewal facility for online applicants througRead More…
Conflict in Kashmir grave threat to regional peace: High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan
London, September 23, 2020 (PPI-OT): Moazzam Ahmad Khan, High Commissioner for Pakistan to the UK has said the conflict in Kashmir continues to pose grave threat to peace and stability in the region involving two nuclear powers with a history of wars over the dispute. He was speaking at the Kashmir Webinar on International Day of Peace organized by Jammu and Kashmir Self-Determination Movement International (JKSDMI) Read More…
Moazzam Ahmad Khan assumes responsibilities as the new High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom
London, September 15, 2020 (PPI-OT): Moazzam Ahmad Khan arrived in London today and assumed the charge of the office of High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom. Mr Khan's diplomatic career spans over three decades. Prior to his current assignment, he was serving as Special Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During his career in the Foreign Service of Pakistan, Mr Khan held various diplomRead More…
Demographic change in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir is a breach of Geneva Convention, UNSC Resolutions on Kashmir dispute: High Commissioner Zakaria
London, August 06, 2020 (PPI-OT): High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has said that the ultimate objective of India is to alter the demography of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which it has been illegally occupying against the wishes of Kashmiri nation, in contravention of Geneva Convention IV and also UNSC Resolutions on Kashmir. He was speaking at a Virtual Parliamentary Seminar on Kashmir on 5 August 202Read More…
High Commission holds Photo Exhibition of Kashmiri victims of Indian atrocities in IOK
London, August 04, 2020 (PPI-OT): The High Commission for Pakistan in London organized a day-long Photo Exhibition today to mark one-year of Illegal measure of 05 August 2019 by India and the ensuing Military Siege in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ and K). The photos of the Kashmiri victims of Indian atrocities were put on display in the premises of the Mission. The heart-wrenching depictions of the human rigRead More…
UN experts call for urgent action to remedy "alarming" human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir
London, August 04, 2020 (PPI-OT): A year after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, UN human rights experts today called on India and the international community to take urgent action to address the alarming human rights situation in the territory.
"Urgent action is needed," the experts said. "If India will not take any genuine and immediate steps to resolve the situation, meet their obligatioRead More…
Holiday Notice – Eid-Ul-Azha
July 27, 2020 PPI News Agency
London, July 27, 2020 (PPI-OT): The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed from Friday, 31st July 2020 on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha.
It may be noted that general visa and other consular services will not be available on this day. Applicants may schedule their visits accordingly.
Head of Chancery,
HigRead More…
International Parliamentary Conference on "Kashmir Martyrs' Day"
London, July 14, 2020 (PPI-OT): High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria presided over an International Conference to mark the 89th "Kashmir Martyrs' Day" on 13 July 2020. Kashmir Martyrs' Day is commemorated on 13 July every year to pay tribute to the 22 Kashmiris who were martyred by Dogra forces in 1931 as they tried to complete the call for the Prayers, called Azaan, outside the Srinagar Central Read More…
New Domicile Law in IOK contravenes International Law and UNSC Resolutions: High Commissioner Nafees Zakaria
July 9, 2020 PPI News Agency
London, July 09, 2020 (PPI-OT): High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria participated in a Virtual Seminar, entitled "New Domicile Law in Indian-Occupied Kashmir', organized by Jammu Kashmir Self-Determination Movement International (JKSDMI) and the Daily Kashmir Times, today.
The Seminar was attended by Andrew Gwynne MP Chairman Labour Friends of Kashmir, Shadow Minister Afzal Khan MP, Jonathan Gullis MP, YasmeRead More… | {
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The test allows measuring the volume loss of a cylindrical specimen with 6 mm thickness and 16 mm diameter, which can be obtained by molding or punched from a finished product.
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• Electronic motor controller for accurate control of the rotating speed of the drum.
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The calibration is performed with reference to the requirements of ISO 4649 standard.
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Mould or cutter for preparing specimens in compliance with the standards.
Reference specimens prepared with certified rubber.
Weights for application of different forces are available on request.
Polycarbonate cover of the drum with automatic safety block.
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Hi, Hal Aaron Cohen here… I make a living playing music, schlepping my PA system, a shitload of gear and musical instruments from one place to another to perform for the masses of people out there starved for entertainment. They must be starved, otherwise, why are they hiring me?
Seriously, I have a long history with music, from my days as a singing waiter in Santa Monica, California till today, where I'm still slinging my axe in venues here on the East Coast. Between then and now, I have enjoyed many close encounters of the musical kind with some incredible people. I count myself very fortunate to have met and befriended so many talented and gifted people along the way. Hopefully, through this podcast, you'll get to meet many of them.
Lots of the folks I have encountered have been through performing, but I also hosted open mics and showcases of my own for about ten years, in several venues including The Chimneysweep Lounge in Sherman Oaks, Highland Grounds as an occasional sub, Acoustic Soup at the Bookgrinders in Van Nuys (later moved to the Hothouse when a little old lady form Pasadena mistook her gas pedal for the break and instantly put Bookgrinders out of business), Rusty's Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier, the Oyster House in Studio City and one other (the name escapes me at the moment but I'll find out soon enough).
Though I personally have enough stories of my own to fill a podcast for years, my passion has always been just being a part of the scene. I love performing as much as I enjoy hosting. There are many stories out there, far more interesting than my own and they need to be told, dammit! And I'm here to listen and share them with YOU!
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All Scene
Hipsters and bikers and pirates, oh my!
From USF: Board the 33 Stanyan bus on Fulton and Stanyan, traveling Outbound to Potrero and 25th St. Get off at 18th and Dolores St.
Dolores Park
18th St. and Dolores St.
Dolores Park is a testament to the reality of San Francisco's microclimates—the sun seemingly never sets on this delightful park just blocks away from the heart of the Mission. The rolling hills of grass are perpetually covered with sunbathers, hipsters, tourists and just about any other person interested in taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the rest of San Francisco.
826 Valencia (a.k.a. The Pirate Store)
826 Valencia Street
Founded by popular author Dave Eggers (of McSweeney's fame), the Pirate Store is the ideal place for anyone looking to get outfitted in sea-faring gear. The store celebrates pirate lore with booby traps, a vat of lard and eye-patches for sale. Writing workshops are held in the back of the store for students aged six to eighteen. If the pirate's life is for you, sign up to be a tutor!
603 Valencia St.
Good Vibrations couldn't be further from the typical notion of a seedy erotica shop. This boutique is a clean, colorful, well-lit environment where patrons can feel free to ask the friendly and approachable staff about whatever their heart desires. No taboos or hang-ups here!
From USF: Board the 33 Stanyan bus on Fulton and Stanyan St., traveling Outbound to Potrero and 25th St. Get off at 18th and Castro St.
The Castro Theater
429 Castro Street
An architectural treasure, the Castro Theater truly deserves to be called a movie palace. The theater plays movies featuring bygone silver screen icons like Bette Davis and James Dean in a locale that evokes the glamour of old Hollywood. That's not to say newer fare goes neglected. Coming in September: four nights of double-features showcasing some of director Tim Burton's finest work.
Whatever Comics
548 Castro St.
Whatever Comics is a comic book store in the Castro where everyone can get their geek on. The store offers a nice alternative to the sea of trendy shops and restaurants the Castro is known for. This fortress of pop-culture carries all the big publishers (Marvel, DC, DarkHorse), but leaves some shelf space open for independent comic artists as well.
Hot Cookie
Do you love cookies? Do you love cookies molded into phallic shapes? If you answered yes to either (or both) of these questions, Hot Cookie is the place for you. The kitschy Castro touch is only half the reason Hot Cookie is so great—their delicious sweets really do speak for themselves.
HAIGHT AND ASHBURY
Give peace a chance… it's only a few blocks away.
From USF, walk south down Clayton Street and through the Panhandle until you reach Haight Street.
Coffee to the People
1206 Masonic Ave.
Among the many pretentious cafés along Haight, Coffee to the People is a legitimate coffee shop. Serving only organic and fair trade coffee, CTTP stands behind its commitment to peace, social justice and environmentalism. It's a great environment for debating, socializing, studying or simply relaxing with a good cup of coffee.
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight St.
A select list of items I've purchased at Amoeba: a belly dancing record, a live Woody Allen comedy record, "Forrest Gump" (for under $10), and an obscure Andy Warhol film on DVD. This list only begins to describe the melting pot that is Amoeba. Anyone and everyone's music and film fantasies are made into reality with Amoeba's extensive selections of CD, vinyl, DVD and more.
The Red Vic Movie House
1727 Haight Street
The Red Vic Movie House is the antidote to large, corporate movie theaters like the Metreon. Worker-owned and run in great part by volunteers, The Red Vic is proudly independent. The movie selection varies from season to season. You can count on seeing anything from "Annie Hall" to "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Look for organic treats at the concession stand as well as big comfy couches.
It's amore at first sight.
From USF: Board the 5 Fulton on Fulton and Clayton St., traveling Inbound Towards Transbay Terminal. Get off at Market and Fourth St. Board the 30 Stockton traveling Outbound to Broderick and Beach. Get off at Stockton St. and Columbus Ave.
261 Columbus Ave.
City Lights is the ultimate independent bookstore that upholds its progressive values and undyingly supports literature that's not afraid to push the envelope. Three floors of books (one dedicated entirely to poetry), creaky wood floors and shelves, world-renowned authors (who regularly give readings) and a palpable spirit of literary passion all make City Lights a San Francisco landmark.
Café Trieste
601 Vallejo St.
Café Trieste is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and read that new book you bought at City Lights. Known as the first place to get espresso on the West Coast in the 50s and for the Beat writers who frequented it, Trieste is a North Beach staple. Not only their amazing coffee drinks, but the old Italian men smoking cigars and downing espresso help give Trieste it's undeniable charm.
The San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut St.
While it's technically part of Russian Hill, The San Francisco Art Institute is just around the corner from North Beach. This school for the arts features a beautiful courtyard at its entrance and a massive terrace that offers a breathtaking view of San Francisco. The school's best kept secret is probably the fact that it houses a work by renowned muralist Diego Rivera. This gallery space is open to the public, not just students of the school.
Things will look great when you're… well, you know.
From USF: Board the 5 Fulton on Fulton and Clayton St., traveling Inbound towards Transbay Terminal. Get off at Market and 4th St.
Metreon
The Metreon is the go-to spot downtown to see any widely released commercial film you can imagine (and is also known to show the occasional popular indie, too). While the inside may seem overwhelming (it houses a museum, shopping center and IMAX screens), its central location makes it the perfect place to go see that new summer blockbuster you've been secretly waiting for.
Jewish Contemporary Museum
763 Mission St.
This Museum isn't just a gallery, but rather a place for ideas and art to intersect. Rather than emphasizing static visual art, the museum strives to create interactive exhibits. The museum also offers programs that include music and live performance. The building itself is most notable for its newest addition, a giant blue metallic cube balancing precariously on its side, which gives the illusion it could fall over at a moment's notice.
The Orpheum Theater
1192 Market St.
There are many places to take in live theater in San Francisco, but in terms of a grandiose experience, few venues can compare to the scale and ostentation of The Orpheum Theater. The walls and ceiling of the theater drip with intricate details, creating an almost fantasy-like setting. The Orpheum is also one of the theaters that hosts touring Broadway shows, so if musicals are your thing, the Orpheum can't be missed.
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Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith
Planning the Screening Process
Links within Parish Administration
Information for Parishes
Financial and Business Records
Parochial Records
Electronic Records
Facility Rentals & One-time Events
Claims Reporting and Assistance
Treasurers' Info
Workplace Violence and Harassment
Liturgical Standards and Resources
Selecting a New Incumbent
Vacancies & Calls
Clergy Application Resource
New to the Diocese
Remuneration and Benefits
Part-Time Clergy
Accessing Funds
Clergy Assistance Program
For Retirees
Discretionary Medical and Dental Grant
AODA for Parishes
Parish Human Resources Manual
Additional Resources for Parishes
Parish Staff Compensation
Supervising Staff
Selection Errors
Employee v. Contractor
Parish Leaders' Manual
Q&A's from the Workshops
Parking Spaces/Lots
Buying and selling church property
Building Inspections & Maintenance
Rectories
Renovations/Capital Improvements
Greening Initiatives
Theological Foundation
Assessing Risk
Implementing Standards
Police Record Checks
Ongoing Review
Ministry Descriptions
Sexual Misconduct Policy Training
Parish Workshop Kit
Baker Grants
Carleton Grants
Ferguson Grants
MAF: Real Estate
MAF: Congregational Growth
MAF: New Forms of Ministry
MAF: New Hope
Reach Grants
Stretch Grants
York Rectors Fund
Area Ministry Grants
Anglican Foundation of Canada
To begin screening you must draw up a plan and get organized. Here are a few helpful steps:
Decide who will oversee the screening process. This person may not have to do the actual screening but will train and support those doing the screening, make sure all the steps are followed and keep track of the paperwork. This person must be well respected in the congregation, able to handle confidential information, be well organized and if possible have human resources/management experience. It could be the Incumbent, a Deputy Churchwarden, a qualified parishioner or a committee. (See sample Ministry Descriptions, Parish Screening Coordinator, Appendix C)
Appoint the screening overseer and recognize this ministry within the life of the parish. For example, place an announcement in the Sunday bulletin, bless the ministry within the Sunday liturgy.
Make sure the screening overseer has read and understood the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith policy, and has had an opportunity to ask any procedural questions.
Work with the screening overseer to create a list of names of those who will do the actual screening. In general, it is the responsibility of the supervisor of the ministry to screen those who report to him or her. In order to assist this process, the Incumbent and Churchwardens should establish clear lines of accountability between clergy, staff and parishioners/volunteers. In most cases, parish employees report to the Incumbent, a Churchwarden or a Parish Administrator. Contract people must also be accountable to someone in the organization.
Decide who needs to be informed of this program and how you will inform them. For example, Churchwardens, Advisory Board members, ACW, choir members, parishioners, outside groups. Remember, the effectiveness of this program will depend on how you introduce it to the parish.
Set up a filing system. You will need a lockable file cabinet and letter size folders for each parishioner who ministers in high-risk ministries. (See Records Keeping below)
It is the responsibility of the organizational leadership (Bishop, Churchwardens, Director, Incumbent, Priest-in-Charge) to ensure that screening standards are implemented in the parish or organization. If the leadership does not comply with this policy, it could jeopardize insurance coverage. It could also result in disciplinary proceedings. The Area Bishop serves as the supervisor of the clergy. For the purposes of this policy, the Churchwardens are mutually accountable regarding all screening issues.
The policy applies to all lay and ordained people under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Toronto, that by virtue of their ministry or work are in positions of trust.
It is a requirement that this policy be implemented in all parishes, ministries or other organizations which:
are funded, in whole or in part, by the Diocese of Toronto;
function on behalf of the church (whether on or off its premises);
operate on church premises;
The Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith policy establishes minimum standards for the screening of staff and volunteers. Any parish or organization may develop more comprehensive policies of its own to reflect its own circumstances provided such policies at least meet the minimum standard of protection for children and vulnerable adults, and physical, spiritual and financial responsibilities contained in this policy. Screening standards must be consistently applied to all appropriate ministries.
The policy complements and strengthens the commitment of the Diocese of Toronto to "strive to ensure that … [our] places of work … and [our] congregations are free from sexual exploitation, harassment and assault." (Section 1.4.2, Sexual Misconduct Policy, Anglican Diocese of Toronto)
Records Keeping
The minimum records that must be sent to the Diocesan Centre are:
A copy of the Screening Checklist for all ministry positions ranked as High Risk. (Appendix E, Screening Checklist)
The police background records check for those ministering in positions ranked at High Risk. (Appendix M, Police Records Check Procedure)
This information must be sent to the Diocesan Centre so it can be permanently stored in the Archives in a manner consistent with the Privacy Standards policy of the Diocesan Centre.
All screening documents (excluding the police background records check) should be stored in a locked filing cabinet in the parish for an indefinite period of time. Access to the filing cabinet shall be limited to the Incumbent and the Parish Administrator or Director. Those who have access to the files have a moral obligation to do everything within their power to maintain confidentiality. The location of the locked filing cabinet may or may not be at the parish. However, if it is not at the parish, it must be in a location mutually agreed upon by those who have access to the files. Files must never be left out in the open or in a readily accessible location. People being screened should know who has access to their file. Only documentation that is necessary to the screening process should be kept on file. Although this type of record keeping and storage may be a difficult adjustment for some congregations, maintaining appropriate documentation is key to a meaningful screening program and is required as proof of implementation of the screening practices.
Your parish may also want to develop an electronic means of tracking the steps of the screening process. To assist with this, the Diocese has created a Screening Steps Worksheet.
Outside Groups Using Church Property
While the church or organization is not directly responsible for screening leaders of other organizations that use the church's property, it could be named in a legal action and held vicariously liable should there be charges of negligence or abuse. It is therefore necessary the church inquire into the screening procedure of the groups using the facilities. Where the screening procedures of an outside organization do not meet the standards outlined in this policy, a discussion should take place between the churchwardens and the user organization to determine an appropriate course of action. If the user group ministers to vulnerable people and is unable or unwilling to undertake proper precautions in terms of risk-reduction and/or screening procedures the church must consider terminating the relationship for safety reasons.
For the full list of resources available to help with the implementation of the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith program, please see Forms and Resources.
Human Resources Manager Phone: 416-363-6021 ext. 241 (1-800-668-8932)
Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith policy
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"The driver of a semitrailer turning east onto East Kuna Road didn't see a car approaching from the south on Cloverdale Road at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ada County sheriff's spokesman Patrick Orr said.
The driver of the car was hurt, but those injuries were not life-threatening. That person was taken to a local hospital, Orr said; their name was not publicly available Wednesday morning.
The semi driver — John Jasnsenbanbeek, 55, of Nampa — was cited for an improper left turn, Orr said.
Slightly earlier Wednesday, the driver of a Saturn Ion was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a semitrailer on I-84 near the Ten Mile Road exit west of Meridian.
According to Idaho State Police, Brandon Gibbish-Hood of Caldwell was eastbound on the freeway when he "was unable to slow for traffic in front of him" and hit the semi shortly before 6:35 a.m.
ISP initially reported that no one was injured in the crash. But later Wednesday, the agency said Gibbish-Hood, 19, was taken to St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center. Gibbish-Hood was not wearing a seat belt. He was not listed as a patient at the hospital Wednesday afternoon.
The driver of the semi — 52-year-old David Sebastian of Middleton — was apparently not hurt.
Both vehicles were able to be moved to the shoulder of the freeway, according to ISP. But the incident still slowed down eastbound traffic for a short while."
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The content of this Conference was very well organised and thought out by a committee chaired by Swiss Vice-President Elisabeth Frei-Kuster. In particular, Barbara Doll, Ruedi Bernet and Kaspar Zwicky played a decisive role. Werner Schmitt had seen to it that the 150th anniversary of the Bern Conservatoire was celebrated concurrently with the ESTA Conference.
Proceedings began with a reception in Bern's City Hall, at which we were greeted by ESTA International President Edith Peinemann and Barbara Doll. That evening there was a Gala concert in the Bern Kultur- Casino, at which the Bern Symphony Orchestra accompanied outstanding students from the Conservatoire. The soloists were three young violinists playing Vivaldi and Sarasate, and Thomas Demenga in the Elgar cello concerto. The evening ended with Janacek's Sinfonietta. A thrilling concert took place in the Paul Klee Museum, given by the Paul Klee Ensemble (flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano). Works by Ravel, Bartok and Elliott Carter were performed with élan, virtuosity and understanding.
In the course of the excursion to Lake Thun, where Brahms spent several summers composing some wonderful string works, we heard the F major cello sonata in the Salle Beau Rivage, followed by the D minor violin sonata in the Thun Music School. We were then taken past the sunlit lake, with the mountains as a scenic backdrop, to the Hotel Seepark. There we were met by cello4fun - four female cellists playing on amplified instruments. Further light entertainment followed from a jazz quartet, then finally Kreisler "lollipops" played by Thomas Füri and James Alexander.
The so-called 'Star Play' Orage d'Oiseaux (Storm of Birds) was an incredible feat of organisation. The composer and violinist Isabel Wullschleger had been commissioned by ESTA Switzerland to write a piece based on four folk songs, one from each of the Swiss language communities (German, French, Italian, Romansh). This was performed on the Bundesplatz in Bern, with much enthusiasm despite acoustic problems, by around 500 young people from all parts of the country.
Another highlight of the Conference was a 'Sonata Evening' with Barbara Doll and her pianist Cristina Marton. Violin sonatas by Brahms, Janacek and Enescu, and the Hebrew Melodies by Joachim for viola were played with great mastery, many shades of tone colour, temperament and intensity. The Conference ended in fine fashion in the Arena Kursaal, with the Conservatoire's anniversary party - 'a culinary feast with 4 intermezzi'. See you in Vienna!
Käthi Gohl (CH) New music and improvisation: "Ghost train and pulsating engines"
Thomas Füri (CH) Do Kreisler's works still speak to us today?
Branches who do not pay their subscriptions should be excluded.
Elections: President Edith Peinemann (D), Karen Valeur (DK) and Peter Esswood (UK) remain in post.
Eva Bogren (S) and Agnes Stein von Kamienski (D) have been elected to replace Kjell Hamrén and Käthi Gohl-Moser.
Greece has been accepted as a new ESTA Branch.
Kosovo, Bulgaria and Portugal would like to join.
The Koch Foundation wishes to support an orchestra workshop for ESTA students at the 2009 Conference in Vienna.
Future International Conferences: 2009 Vienna, 2010 Bruges, 2011 Sweden, 2012 possibly Germany? 2013 UK.
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YOMYOM
Sharon Rotbard
The Myth of the White City: Why Tel Aviv isn't actually a Bauhaus City
In 2003 UNESCO proclaimed 1000 houses in the center of Tel Aviv a World Cultural Heritage. At that moment the brand of Tel Aviv as the city built in Bauhaus style gained an international acceptance. Everyday excursions, festivals, academic studies and exhibitions praise this idea.
But this common knowledge turns out to be fiction, that even the founders of the White city refuted. At least that's what Sharon Rotbard says, the architect, senior lecturer in the Bezalel Academy and the author of the book, "White City, Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa".
The first message of your book sounds so unexpected that I'd like to make sure I understood it right: the "White City", the UNESCO Heritage site which is the main brand of Tel Aviv, is fake?
— Not that there isn't modern architecture in Tel Aviv. It's a relatively young city and a great part of it was historically built in the modernist era. Obviously the technology and stylistic features of modernist architecture are quite present here, as well as in many other cities of the world. And I don't mind if someone wants to emphasize them. But Nitza Szmuk, the first city conservation architect and the initiator of the whole UNESCO process, developed the narrative of the "White City" into the idea that Tel Aviv is a "Bauhaus city", and ever since this brand has grown bigger and bigger. The style of Tel Aviv is described as Bauhaus — this branding appears in numerous books, exhibitions, articles and the official, municipal documents of Tel Aviv.
Then Danni Caravan, a famous artist, developed this narrative even further into the idea of the "White Bauhaus City" as the Jewish victory over the Nazis and anti-Semitism. According to his story, once upon a time there was this beautiful Bauhaus school, a modernist, optimistic and humanistic pedagogical experiment, but then Hitler came to power, shut down the school and all the Jewish architects from it immigrated to Israel to build their dream city of Tel Aviv as a positive response to the evil of Nazism. And I'm saying that all these "Bauhaus city" ideas are not connected to reality.
— First of all, the Bauhaus school is more identified with its famous teachers rather than its students. And none of them were here. There were only four or five Jewish students that came to Palestine after the school was closed. A couple of them were working mainly in a kibbutz up north. Two of them did build a few buildings in Tel Aviv but not the most important ones. There was only Arieh Sharon, who really was an important architect of that period, but he specialized in workers' houses, which actually have nothing to do with all the features that are promoted by the "White City" brand — i.e. all of these small scale buildings with round balconies that we see on all the posters and book covers. By the way, Arieh Sharon was still alive when this story about Bauhaus first came up, and he said that Tel Aviv has nothing to do with Bauhaus. "When I studied in Bauhaus I was taught that we should oppose completely the very notion of style" — Arieh insisted. So, one may say "Bauhaus style" is an oxymoron. He also said that Tel Aviv architecture was much more influenced by French modernists than by German ones. The other Bauhaus student that worked in Israel, Shmuel Mistechkin, was also completely against this idea because, as a true modernist, he was against any nostalgia, any praise of the past or any conservation of old buildings - what doesn't work any more should be demolished. So the idea of "the Bauhaus city of Tel Aviv" was even rejected by the main Bauhaus Jewish graduates.
With my book I was trying to say that every city is the realization of the stories that it tells about itself. When we live in a city, we live in streets, houses, apartments and parks — there is this physical presence of the city. But furthermore, we live in a certain narrative construct which is crucial to the way the city shapes itself. The city uses demolition, construction, neglect or conservation of certain buildings and neighborhoods in order to emphasize its narration. The "White City" narrative is one of the most important stories that the city of Tel Aviv tells about itself and I'm not saying that it's complete bullshit, but I am saying that this story has a lot of flaws, inaccuracies and details that don't match and, in the end, make the narrative quite false.
How did it happen that UNESCO and local citizens decided to conserve the modernist city despite the ideas of those who built it?
— The development of this narrative happened from 1970–1980. It was a time when architects all around Europe were deep in the ideas of Postmodernism. They rejected the modernist idea that the past has no value and should be erased. They said: "No, let's be inspired by the past, let's restore and conserve the city centers and beautiful old buildings". So, Tel Aviv in the 80's was also under influence of this trend. But when the European postmodernists were speaking about the past they meant Roman architecture. Meanwhile, the Israeli architects who wanted to look backwards to the story of their city saw the ancient Arab city of Jaffa, which they couldn't praise for obvious political reasons. So they took the modernist period of Tel Aviv and said: "OK, this is our past, our heritage, let's conserve it".
When I started working on this book, I went to the library and looked at the shelf with books about the architecture of Tel Aviv. I saw that all of it was filled with titles including "Bauhaus" and "White City". I was shocked because historically the time when almost all the buildings of the so-called "White City" were built was a short period between 1931 and 1939. According to the books it looked like nothing besides these buildings were ever built in the city. When I tried to find my own home in the plans of the old city center that Tel Aviv submitted to UNESCO, I couldn't. The map was cut right near the border of the "White City" and didn't include the Jaffa, Shapira and Neve Shaanan neighborhoods. Though these areas were built much earlier than the "White City" of Tel Aviv! They are excluded from the city history and almost no information about them can be found in city libraries. The story of Tel Aviv as the "White City" is also a very selective history and it's completely detached from the story of the region.
In Russia, where I come from, there are also many historical myths produced by the state about its heroic past — authorities invent new holidays and adjust history to them. But most of these myths aren't viable. Unlike them, the story about the "White City" was very successful. What makes a social myth strong and enables it to enter the culture?
— At the time when the "White City" story began , I was among the first gentrifiers of the center of Tel Aviv. I was an art student and lived near Sheinkin Street. At the time, there was only one café on the street and most of commerce consisted of old people's shops - repair shops for umbrellas or orthopedic shoes. And I remember that I was in the room when one guy, a punk musician, came up with the idea that Sheinkin will become the epicenter of the city life. A few weeks after this conversation he opened a gallery on the street and soon Sheinkin became the hottest place in town. I'm a bit old and I remember the first show dedicated to the "White City". It was a tiny exhibition that showed some buildings in Tel Aviv, it aimed to say that they have some value that should be acknowledged. Then the story started to grow into a bigger narrative about Bauhaus Tel Aviv. So what I'm trying to say is that the revival of the city center and all the changes came not only from the top but also from the bottom. In fact the story about a modernist white city could be also told about Casablanca, Algeria, Tunis or many other colonial cities. But in those places there were no local forces willing to tell it to the citizens and to the world. In the case of Tel Aviv there was a conjunction of interests of the citizens and the scholars, the local authorities and international forces which made this narrative successful.
Landless people searching for home, and finding it in the empty desert of Palestina where there was nothing except a few unimportant villages — this architectural myth of the "White City" became a self justification and an alibi for the policies of Zionism. This narrative became successful because everyone won from it, except for those who were not accepted as a part of it.
You wrote that the split between North Tel Aviv (the White City) and Jaffa (the Black City) is growing. But we also see the opposite movement — young people, hipsters, artists and bohemia want to live in Jaffa. It's the most fashionable part of the city, with lots of bars and clubs. How do these opposite trends correlate?
— When I just moved here to the Shapira area in 2000, I met an old man on the street. He looked at my house and said that 60 years ago he was passing by with his baby and behind my house there was a Palestinian terrorist shooting, and the man's baby was killed. He said: "The border of your backyard was then a border between us and them, and now the border is in Gaza".
The same has happened with borders of the "Black City". When I wrote this book in 2005 Shapira was the second poorest neighborhood in Tel Aviv. At the time there were no hipsters in the area. After the publishing, I had a meeting with a journalist and she was afraid to come here. But since then things have changed. Some people even told me that they decided to move to the "Black City" after reading my book. Everywhere, but especially in Israel, when you choose a place for living it might tell a lot about you — living in a kibbutz or in a city, in the Occupied Territories, in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, usually includes a certain political statement.
Besides these reasons for the rising interest in the "Black City", there is this process of gentrification that takes place everywhere in the world. Black cities, poor neighborhoods, sooner or later, become very hip. First come students and young radical activists, they open galleries and cafes and change the atmosphere of the place. After them come the money — municipal and commercial forces. They whiten some parts of the "Black City", annex it and move the borders of the "Black City" further. In Tel Aviv there is also another wave, the most violent and dangerous that comes after — the corporate world with its skyscrapers and huge half empty corporate towers. And today this is the most important threat to the old city.
Me and many other people believe that Tel Aviv is one of the most open-minded and free cities of the world. Do you think this is an illusion and that there is much hypocrisy involved?
— It can be both this and that. I like Tel Aviv very much. Of course the city is known to be very gay friendly and it's true that people here are much less formal than, for example, in Moscow. But perhaps if you were a black person or Palestinian you wouldn't be saying this. Freedom is never for everyone.
You wrote that the political conflict between Jews and Palestinians may be solved somehow if we move it to the field of urbanistics. What did you mean by that?
— This book was published after the failure of the Camp David Summit. It was still written under hopes and illusions that peace between the Palestinians and Jews would work out. But even now I should say that historically the idea of nations and the way it's projected into space is just another narrative, that might be changed. With my book, I tried to detach from this bi-national scheme because even in a two state solution you still imagine certain borders, contradictions and differences between them. While many things in reality are going in opposite direction, people nowadays are much more organized in networks than in real space. You may have your own country with your friends from Tel Aviv, Moscow and Paris. This is a much more actual environment than our physical surrounding. Today the idea of nation states and territories is losing its power. And I've been saying to myself (maybe naively) that if the conflict is just a story, let's tell another story.
Text Asya Chachko
Photo Masha Kushnir
© 2017 YOMYOM, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MADE IN TEL AVIV WITH LOVE
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Michigan officials say complete primary results won't be released until Wednesday afternoon
By Paul Steinhauser , Andrew Craft | Fox News
Biden and Sanders battle it out ahead of 'Mini Super Tuesday'
Political analyst Ron Meyer weighs in.
Full primary results from Michigan – the biggest prize of the six states holding primaries Tuesday – won't be tabulated, at the earliest, until mid-afternoon on Wednesday.
That's the word from officials with the Michigan secretary of state's office – who said on Tuesday afternoon that the delay is due to a massive increase in absentee ballots.
SANDERS SAYS WINNING MICHIGAN'S CRUCIAL PRIMARY IS NOT A MUST
A spokesperson with the office told Fox News that clerks are overwhelmed with absentee ballots.
Voters cast ballots at a polling station in Warren, Michigan, as the state holds its presidential primary on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Thanks to a ballot proposal that passed in 2018, all Michigan residents are now allowed to vote early by absentee ballot without an excuse needed. The same proposal also ushered in same-day voter registration on Election Day.
The spokesperson told Fox News that under the state constitution, election workers are not allowed to start processing absentee ballots until 7 a.m. on Election Day.
Late last week, election officials reported there was an 80 percent increase in applications for absentee ballots compared with the 2016 presidential primary. They added that more than a half-million absentee ballots had already been cast in the 2020 presidential primary.
Last Wednesday Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson affirmed the security of Michigan's elections ahead of the primary and explained that results would be reported later in the evening than in the past.
"It is important that all Michiganders, and in fact all Americans, know that results that come later in the evening do not suggest that errors or fraudulent activity have occurred," Benson emphasized. "On the contrary, the later-than-usual results are evidence that clerks are working diligently to carry out the additional work on their plates in a way that is ethical and accurate. In other words, they are doing their jobs as all Americans would want them to."
Benson repeated that warning Tuesday in an op-ed in USA Today.
Voting malfunction in Idaho
Earlier Tuesday in Idaho – another of the six states holding March 10 contests – voters in Canyon County were briefly turned away from some polling locations after an apparent coding error in new $3 million voting machines that were being used for the first time.
Canyon County officials said that "several of our precincts experienced a coding error that led [to] some voters being unable to receive their ballots."
Officials explained the error had been addressed and the machines were properly functioning. They added that voters were given the option to wait or come back later to cast their ballot.
Fox News' Alexandra Rego and Kelly Phares contributed to this report
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Last night I played a blank tape at full blast. The mime next door went nuts.
Why do you press harder on a remote control when you know the battery is dead?
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." — Martin Luther King, Jr.
To worry about tomorrow is to be unhappy today.
Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder.
"Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet." — Mae West.
I always like your one-liners, but this time I do not agree with the Voltaire one, who originated from Evelyn Beatrice Hall in her biography of the man in 1906. That's the problem with quotes, you can never truly be sure .__.
Other than that, I still love them.
Good catch. I've updated the source of the quote accordingly. Thanks.
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What is IEEE 802.11bb Protocol?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE) was formed by an amalgamation of American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers in the year 1963[7].
Fig 1. IEEE logo [7]
It develops global standards for industries like power & energy, telecommunication, automation, nanotechnology, robotics, information technology etc.[8] The drafting of the standards is done based on the participation of experts from across the globe.
It is a standard which deals with local area networks and metropolitan area networks[9].
Within this standard, there is IEEE 802.11 which is meant for implementing Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN) computer communication in various frequencies, including but not limited to 2.4, 5, and 60 GHz frequency bands which are utilized as home & office networks to allow laptops, printers, and smartphones to talk to each other and access the Internet without connecting wires
Fig 2. WLAN(IEEE 802.11) [10]
What is IEEE 802.11bb??
It is an amendment to the IEEE Std. 802.11 which has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association Board in May 2018 for the creation of the specifications for Light based Communication[2][3][5].
Fig 3. Visible Light Spectrum for communication[4]
This amendment specifies a new PHY(Physical Layer) and modifications to the IEEE 802.11 MAC(Medium Access Control) that enable operation of wireless light communications (LC)[3][5]
The new PHY will provide:
Uplink/Downlink within a band of 380-5000 nm
All PHY modes of operation must achieve a minimum single-link throughput of 10 Mb/s and at least one mode of operation that achieves single-link throughput of at least 5 Gb/s, as measured at the MAC data service access point (SAP),
Interoperability among solid state light sources with different modulation bandwidths
In this way, the light spectrum can be used to provide data off-loading and link aggregation in conjunction with other 802.11 technologies in a globally harmonized and license-exempt spectrum.
VLC(also referred to as "Li-Fi") can be implemented using standard off-the-shelf visible light LEDs to transmit data[4][11]. Thus there is minimal impact on the infrastructure.
The emitted light is modulated to transmit data at a high speed without any perceived change in light amplitude.
Fig 4. Implementation of VLC [11]
Demonstration of VLC/Li-Fi
With the market size for Visual Light Communication(VLC) expected to be over $75.5 billion by 2023 owing to the sale of over 550 million LED lights at a Compound Annual Growth Rate(CAGR) of 13%[2][3][5], standardizing of VLC as a part of 802.11 will help in accelerating the products to the market and obtaining necessary certification(e.g. Wi-Fi Alliance)[2][3].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li-Fi
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8257800/
https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/17/11-17-1048-01-00lc-lc-for-802-11-pdf.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visible_light_communication
http://www.ieee802.org/11/Reports/tgbb_update.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11#cite_note-78
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_Standards_Association
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802
http://cwnabook.blogspot.com/2010/02/todays-wireless-lan-standardieee-80211.html
CAGR, Downlink, Harald Haas, IEEE, IEEE 802, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11bb, IEEE Standards Association, LED, Li-Fi, Light Based Communication, Medium Access Control, service access point, Telecommunication, University of Edinburgh, Uplink, WLAN
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SANDUSKY RADIO Top 40 KQMV (MOViN 92.5)/SEATTLE makes morning and night moves this week.
JUBAL FLAGG joins to co-host Morning Drive from CLEAR CHANNEL Top 40 KBKS (KISS 106.1)/SEATTLE, where he has been in AM drive for the last 7 years. BROOKE And JUBAL In The Morning will debut around the first of the year.
MOViN 92.5 PD MAYNARD said, "JUBAL is a hard working, passionate character, with a great following in person and online. He has done amazing work in this market and we are excited to have him with us, rather than against us!"
The station also brings aboard JUSTIN BARNES for nights. BARNES joins from CLEAR CHANNEL/SEATTLE, where he held down afternoon drive for the last 3 years on Active Rocker KFNK (104.9 THE FUNKY MONKEY), which recently flipped to a GenX presentation.
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The Newel Rail is an innovative grab rail product.
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News Broadcaster Association condemns House override of HB5154
The Illinois News Broadcasters Association (INBA) is condemning the Illinois House for overriding the governor's veto of HB 5154. That bill originally aimed to shield all government-related employee evaluations from public view, but Gov. Pat Quinn used his amendatory veto pen to limit the bill to law enforcement personnel evaluations.
"If ever a bill deserved to die, it's House Bill 5154," said Melissa Hahn, INBA president. "The measure would return Illinois to the dark ages of freedom of information, denying the public access to critical information necessary to hold its state government accountable."
Should the Illinois Senate follows the House's lead, which voted 77-36 Tuesday to override Quinn's veto, Illinoisans won't know if state employees are doing their jobs, teachers are following school policies, or if supervisors are applying unfair pressure or requiring work that should not be done on public time.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) does not allow for the release of personal information, despite what some of the bill's proponent argue. A person's Social Security number, marital status, dependents and other sensitive information has never been public under the about-to-be-erased provision of FOIA, a law enacted less than a year ago. Some of those who voted for the bill, no doubt, confused the two.
Bob Roberts, the INBA's FOIA/OMA officer, said, "The Illinois attorney general's office says there has been no stampede to get at these records. But when an employee is accused of misconduct, or a supervisor is accused of coercing subordinates into potentially illegal activities, access to the personnel records can provide a safety valve, informing the public when changes must take place."
Now all of that is about to be placed behind the legal equivalent of razor wire," said Roberts.
How soon legislators forget the national embarrassment of the Rod Blagojevich trials, both before the Illinois Senate and in U.S. District Court. The former governor returns to court in April. His indictment was one of the driving forces behind the long-overdue revision of the Freedom of Information Act, which took effect Jan. 1.
The Senate would be well advised to let the law have a chance to work and let HB5154 die. In the end, a little sunshine can save a lot of embarrassment later.
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Q: Why replacing sys.stdout breaks readlines facilities in 'pdb' or 'ipython'? I would like to protect myself against encoding errors. A number of solutions will involve replacing sys.stdout, but this screws the recognition of arrow keys, and prevent nice editing of the current line or to call past commands in pdb or ipython. Ctrl-R also is broken. Deletion works. It seems that readline facilities are all gone or not triggered for some reasons.
Here's a simple example, that should be harmless as it simply passes its input without change to old sys.stdout:
cat <<EOF > /tmp/example.py
import sys
from codecs import StreamWriter
class TestWriter(StreamWriter):
def write(self, obj):
return self.stream.write(obj)
import pdb; pdb.set_trace() ## before replacing stdout, all works
sys.stdout = TestWriter(sys.stdout) ## Type 'n' in pdb
pass ## 'pdb' shell is screwed up.
EOF
python /tmp/example.py
Nevertheless, this fails also. For some reasons this doesn't happen in python3, but only on python2.7.
What happens behind the scene ? Why is this failing ? Can this be avoided ?
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Cell & Microbiology Agriculture - January 23, 2023
Microbes could be used by farmers as natural fertilizer for poor soil
A study published in The ISME Journal identified 522 genomes of archaea and bacteria associated with the roots and soil of two plant species native to the Brazilian montane savanna ecoregion known as campos rupestres ("rocky meadows"). Hundreds of microorganisms hitherto unknown to science were identified, showing that the ecoregion is a biodiversity hotspot and that many new organisms have yet to be described and classified in Brazil. | {
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NEW YORK – Capital Business Credit (CBC) (the "Company"), a supply chain finance company specializing in providing factoring, asset-based loans and trade finance solutions, announced today the appointments of Robert Grbic to President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Fortino to Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The announcement comes shortly after the acquisition of Capital Business Credit by White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, a leading global alternative asset manager specializing in originating and providing financing solutions to facilitate the growth, refinancing and recapitalization of small and medium enterprises.
Mr. Grbic previously CBC's Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operation Officer, succeeds Andrew Tananbaum, CBC's Executive Chairman, who served as the interim CEO. Mr. Grbic has more than 35 years of commercial lending experience, and has been with CBC since 2005. In his previous roles, he oversaw the Company's operations, expanding its client portfolio and managed credit decisions to maintain CBC's leadership position in providing financing facilities to small- and medium-sized businesses across the U.S.
Prior to joining CBC, Mr. Grbic was Managing Director at Morris Anderson & Associates LTD, a turnaround consulting firm. He also co-founded MetSource Capital, LLC, a restructuring and corporate finance firm specializing in working with small- and medium-sized companies. In addition, he served as an Executive Vice President at GMAC Commercial Credit, LLC and BNY Financial Corp.
Mr. Grbic is a member of the New York Society of Financial Analysts and the Association for Investment Management and Research. He has served as an instructor for the Finance, Tax and Law Department at the NYU School of Continuing Education. He holds master's and bachelor's degrees in Business Administration from Pace University.
Mr. Fortino, in addition to his new role as Chief Operating Officer, will continue to serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, a position he has held since 2011. Previously, Mr. Fortino served as CBC's General Manager, overseeing the finance and IT departments, and has been with the Company since 2006.
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Guinea Grass gets new police station
SourceAlbert J. Ciego
GUINEA GRASS, Orange Walk District, Tues. Feb. 25, 2020– Guinea Grass, one of the largest villages in Orange Walk District, did not have a police station and villagers who needed the help of police had to travel to the Orange Walk Town Police Station to make reports and for other necessary police services, and, in many cases, they faced a number of difficulties in doing so.
The village now has a new police station, which will be manned by no less than two policemen. The Guinea Grass Police Substation was officially opened on Friday afternoon. The ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new police station was done by Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, and Minister of Police, Elodio Aragon, Jr.
In his address to the attendees, Commissioner Williams said that the inconvenience for Guinea Grass villagers of having to travel to Orange Walk police to make reports and to request other police services has now come to an end. The station is self-sufficient, he said, and one of the two policemen stationed there will be a corporal.
Motorcycles have been issued to the two policemen posted to the new station.
Feature photo: Guinea Grass Police Sub-Station
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BELMOPAN. Mon. Jan. 18, 2021-- Two government employees have been charged with 15 counts of theft following an audit by the Ministry of Labour,... | {
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Armindo Vaz d'Almeida, né en 1953 et mort le , est un poète et homme politique santoméen, membre du Mouvement pour la libération de Sao Tomé-et-Principe – Parti social-démocrate. Il est Premier ministre du au .
Biographie
Originaire de Ribeira Afonso, Armindo Vaz d'Almeida grandit dans une famille de lettres de São Tomé, et obtient deux diplômes en droit et en sociologie. Également poète, il est l'auteur du écrit en 1987, en l'honneur de l'homme d'État sud-africain Nelson Mandela.
Il participe à la signature de la Communauté des pays de langue portugaise pour son pays, en 1996.
Père de trois enfants, Armindo Vaz d'Almeida décède à l'âge de 63 ans d'un accident vasculaire cérébral. Après sa mort, le ministre des Affaires étrangères en place, Manuel Salvador dos Ramos, rend hommage, au nom de l'État santoméen, à un et fervent défenseur de la démocratie. Le gouvernement est présent à son enterrement, au cimetière d'Alto de São João.
Notes et références
Naissance en 1953
Décès en juillet 2016
Premier ministre de Sao Tomé-et-Principe
Personnalité du Mouvement pour la libération de Sao Tomé-et-Principe – Parti social-démocrate
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Consortium acquires London City Airport
An infrastructure consortium including Credit Suisse and GE Infrastructure has paid a reported €750m to acquire London City Airport.
Sir Ronald Cohen to launch alternative asset manager
The founder of Apax Partners is courting investors for a new alternative asset management business, Portland Capital, reportedly in partnership with Lord Rothschild.
GI Partners acquires Spirit Group portfolio
The US and UK-based investor has paid £571m for 290 managed pubs from Punch Taverns, its largest deal in Europe to date.
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European mezzanine provider Intermediate Capital Group also put a record amount of capital to work in the fourteen months to 2005, arranging or providing £899m of debt financing.
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USS ponders £6bn alternatives push
Universities Superannuation Scheme, a UK pension fund with £22bn under management, is reportedly thinking of moving up to 20% of assets into strategies including private equity and infrastructure.
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Bradley Zero's label Rhythm Section, based in Peckham, South East London, is centred around a twice monthly vinyl showcase, with no musical policy beyond the aim of making people dance. Taking place in the beloved Canavan's Peckham Pool Club, Rhythm Section is rooted in a deep passion for music that embraces the new whilst paying respect to the old ways of doing things, showcasing everything ranging from funk, soul and disco, to house and eyes-down techno.
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Sometimes words just don't express well enough what a person means to you or your family and today was one of the days we had to say a good bye.
After nearly 3 years, my son transitioned from birth to 5 services today and will now be solely in the care of the school. It is exciting and scary. It is heart breaking and wonderful all at the same time. He has made soooooooo much progress… as in when he started he could not say "cheese" for the camera… or really anything at all to now being asked to keep his voice down at night when he goes to sleep. Sweet blessings. My son's speech therapist is the chief one to thank for that success. She has been with my son 4 days a week, nearly every week, for those 3 years. So when it comes to thinking about what to get her or any other special teacher or therapist to show them an extra bit of gratitude, it can be a bit tricky and mentally challenging. Do you have to get your child's teacher, therapist or para-professional/teacher's aide something at the holidays or at the end of the year? Certainly not. With this list however, you might find a little help if it is something you decide to do.
5) A simple card with picture. Thank you gifts don't need to be expensive. A hand drawn picture or gift is always a sweet and simple way to say thank you! Personal pictures are great too… especially if you can capture a series (think first and last day) or a pivotal success! We love to remember those. Don't feel like you can do either? How about a poem from the heart or an inspirational quote in a pretty frame?
At the darkest of times on the scariest of paths, she held out her hand and showed them the way.
4) Gift cards. Who doesn't love a good gift card? Take a moment to think about what your receiver likes… coffee on the road? Target? How about something more indulgent like a manicure/pedicure if you notice their fingers are always lovely. A fuel card for the traveling therapist or teacher is always a great idea! With all of the apps flying around these days, an itunes gift card would work too!
3) Stuff for their "bag of tricks" or classroom. Does your teacher love books to read to the kiddos? Is your therapist always playing games or doing puzzles? Cool post it notes or a fun funky pen…Actually, a big sturdy canvas bag is a great gift too!
2) A home made treat from the kitchen. How can you go wrong with a yummy snack? Don't feel like your baking skills are up to snuff? Try a recipe in a jar or even a group of mom's tried and true recipes printed on pretty cards.
1) A letter to their employer. I never really thought about this as a gift until as an administrator I passed along a glowing email from a parent to their therapist. Therapists and teachers take pride in seeing their students succeed but seeing in writing how a parent actually feels in a positive way is truly priceless. Think about this letter as a guard against burn out and a step toward helping to ensure that a great teacher or therapist is around doing good things for a long time!
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DeCoud looks to continue learning at safety position
EXAMINING THE RUN GAME:For all of the hand-wringing this week over the Falcons run game so far this season, it's important to remember Michael Turner missed the 100-yard milestone eight times last season.
Turner is 1 for 3 so far this season, but missing the magic plateau against New England might have been a function of the Patriots' ability to possess the ball in the second half.
Turner averaged 3.7 yards per carry (56 yards on 15 carries) against the Patriots while averaging 3.8 per carry the only time he hit 100 yards this season -- in a 28-20 win over Carolina in Week 2 (105 yards on 28 carries).
In fact, Turner only carried the ball three times in the second half for 14 yards. Generally runners gain more yards later in the game than they do earlier, as their offensive line has had a chance to wear down the opposing defense.
Smith said he does not have a magic number for the amount of yards he would like the Falcons to average per rush, but he said 4.0 is in the ballpark.
Thus, Turner was not far off against New England.
The Falcons were 0-for-4 in the second half on third-down conversions. Two incompletions, a series of penalties on one series and a 4-yard loss on a passing play that set up third-and-long hurt that cause.
The fact New England converted two fourth-down plays in one drive in the third quarter also kept Turner and the Falcons' offense off the field.
"It's a two-way street, the running game opens up the passing game and the passing game opens up the running game," Turner said. "We just have to get more opportunities and more plays and the longer we're on the field, the more opportunities I'll have to run the football and the more opportunities they'll have to catch it. We just have to convert on third down."
ELAM RESTS:Kicker Jason Elam, who was on the injury report three days last week with a hamstring injury, did not kick at all this week, although Smith said that was part of Elam's usual bye week routine.
The only day last week that Elam was listed as limited participation was on Wednesday. On Thursday he was listed as full participation, as he was on Friday when the coaching staff labeled his status as "probable."
He played and did everything that was asked of him, making a 50-yard field goal and an extra point.
In Week 1, Elam missed an extra point and two field goals.
"Jason has not kicked this week and, of course, he would've done that if he wasn't healthy or not," Elam said. "Jason's routine is pretty much set in stone and we don't anticipate any ill effects at all."
THREE DAYS OFF:Thursday was the final practice of the week for the team. The Falcons will be back at practice on Monday, usually a non-practice day following a game.
MORE FROM THE BYE WEEK:
FALCONCAST:Matt, J. Mike and John talk about the Falcons and the bye * NOTEBOOK:DeCoud looks forward to California homecoming * NOTEBOOK:Weems getting credit for success * TRANSCRIPT:Head Coach Mike Smith talks about the bye week | Thursday * QUOTABLE:Players talk about the bye week plans * BEAT BLOG:What They're Saying | Three-and-Out * J. MIKE'S MISSIVES:Thoughts on the bye from J. Michael Moore * VIDEO:Head Coach Mike Smith | Ryan | Mughelli | White * COMMUNITY:Area YMCA renamed for Falcons Owner and CEO
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Almost nine out of 10 patients (87 per cent) who provided feedback following a new pilot initiative said a GP surgery is a suitable place to be asked about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Under the pilot initiative, 85 per cent of patients also said it was acceptable to provide information about ACEs to a health practitioner, and four out of five (81 per cent) said it was important for practitioners to understand this information.
Just under a third (30 per cent) of general practice patients reported having experienced two or more ACEs, with these patients more likely to engage in health harming behaviours such as smoking and more likely to be currently living with poor mental health.
However, for just under 60 per cent of those with ACEs, this initiative represented the first time they had told a professional or service about these experiences.
The local pilot initiative, carried out in Anglesey by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, supported by the ACE Support Hub and evaluated by Public Health Wales, provides evidence of public support for questions about ACEs within the context of a supportive relationship with a health professional.
ACEs are traumatic experiences that occur before the age of 18. They range from verbal, mental and physical abuse, to being exposed to alcoholism, drug use and domestic violence at home.
Global and national research finds that children who experience ACEs are more likely to adopt health-harming and anti-social behaviours as adults, are at much greater risk of poor health throughout life, and may place large demands on healthcare services.
"For too many people in Wales, ACEs are still part of childhood and a burden they carry with them throughout their lives.
"Public sector organisations across Wales are already working together to reduce the number of children who suffer ACEs. Although more research is needed, GP surgeries may eventually have a role to play in supporting those who have suffered ACEs and mitigating their effects on health and wellbeing.
"Although models of ACE enquiry are still in early stages of development, this pilot initiative suggests that the public, rather than being offended or confused by such enquiries, actually support being asked about ACEs in GP surgeries. | {
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Williamson County Fair and Rodeo canceled
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Williamson County's daily known coronavirus cases increased by 118 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 5,551.
The 5,551 confirmed cases include 79 deaths, 4,822 estimated recoveries and 69 people in the hospital, according to figures from the Williamson County and Cities Health District.
The total number of deaths reported has dropped from the 99 deaths reported by the health district on Monday because the method of reporting has changed. The district is now using death certificates to confirm the number of deaths to standardize numbers across the state.
Death certificates can take between a week to more than three months following a death to be issued, resulting in a lag in the count between the state and local health district.
In counties that do not have local health departments or districts, a death certificate is the only method to verify a death attributed to COVID-19.
Round Rock has the most confirmed cases in the county with 1,889 as of Wednesday. Georgetown has the second-highest number of confirmed cases in the county with 1,013.
The Williamson County Fair and Rodeo scheduled to take place in October has been canceled. It will instead take place next year from Oct. 21-23.
"As much as we want to make that happen this fall, the board of directors has determined that the most responsible course of action for the community, our volunteers and our sponsors is to reschedule the inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo for October 2021," said Scott Heselmeyer, president of the Williamson County Fair Association in a news release on Tuesday.
"For now, we want to focus on promoting the health and well-being of everyone in our community," he said. "Next year, we will look forward to putting on a first-class event that all of Williamson County can enjoy together."
The association will continue efforts this fall toward programs that benefit youths in Williamson County, the release said. This will include continued planning of a youth livestock show and moving forward with a scholarship program. More details on these efforts will be released at a future date, the release said. | {
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Employee of the Month (non sales) for September is Roxy!
This employee has shown willingness to get involved in any task given and more!
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Having only been with us just over a month, it's great to see such fresh enthusiasm being brought to the team. Their organisational skills are second to none and I can see a great future ahead working alongside this person.
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How Real Is The Threat Of Heartworms?
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The pet owner was surprised. Her veterinarian explained her dog had testedpositive for heartworm disease, but Rusty didn't look sick. She just couldn'tbelieve it. When could Rusty possibly have been exposed to heartworms?The threat is real.All dogs are at risk for heartworms, even if they spend most of the timeindoors. Why? Because one mosquito bite is enough to transmit heartworms."Statistics indicate that in areas where heartworm is common, a very highpercentage of dogs that are not on preventive medication will developheartworm infection," according to Stephanie Arnold, MPH, DVM, VirbacAnimal Health, Research & Development.
The numbers are growing.According to the American Heartworm Society, dogs with heartworms havebeen reported in all U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii. And thenumbers are rising. Veterinarians in most states reported higher numbersof heartworm positive dogs in 2004 than they did in 2001.
How do heartworms "attack" dogs?Certain species of mosquitoes are carriers of microscopic prelarvalstages of heartworms. When an infected mosquito "bites" a dog, theminiscule larvae are released through the mosquito saliva. The larvae enterthrough the puncture left by a mosquito, then slowly migrate through thebody to the heart and lungs, here they continue to grow and reproduce.This developmental process usually takes six to seven months.
Why are they called heartworms?Dogs are the most common hosts for heartworms, which have also beenknown to infect more than 30 other animal species. In dogs that are infected,adult heartworms are usually found in the right ventricle of the heart, thepulmonary trunk, or the main pulmonary arteries. It's rare, but they've alsobeen found in the right atrium, eye, skin and central nervous system.
What do they look like?Adult heartworms are easy to identify because they look like large piecesof long, white string. Female heartworms can grow up to 12 inches long,almost twice as large as males, which have corkscrew-like tails.
How can you tell if a dog has heartworms?Heartworm disease is complex and can result from different heartwormstages. Many dogs infected with heartworms show no signs of disease. Inthe early stages, gradual enlargement of the heart can lead to increasedfatigue and an occasional cough. Dogs in severe stages of the diseasemay be constantly fatigued, have a persistent cough, and difficulty breathing.At this point, recovery may be difficult, and some dogs do not survive treatment.
How do I protect my dog?When used according to directions, monthly heartworm preventives protectagainst heartworm infection in virtually all dogs, and the Companion AnimalParasite Council recommends year-round prevention. Many veterinariansprescribe heartworm preventives, such as those from Virbac Animal Health,that also defend against roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Beforeprescribing heartworm medication, a veterinarian must test a dog to see ifit's already infected.
Questions lead to better answers.Ask your veterinarian how you can protect your dog. More information canalso be found at www.iverhart.com.
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natalie on November 2, 2011 at 2:25 pm
how do heart worms effect the heart?… do they feed off of it?
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Home » World News » Who is Survivor: Fiji contestant Michelle Yi?
Who is Survivor: Fiji contestant Michelle Yi?
MICHELLE Yi appeared on Survivor: Fiji in 2006, a show that tests mental resilience and physical capability.
She was the victim of a brutal assault on October 14, 2021.
Born December 2, 1983, Yi is 37-years-old and from Cincinnati, Ohio.
During her time on Survivor, she was known as the "cheerleader" of her tribe for her positive nature.
She studied fashion design at the college of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning.
"Yi enjoys fashion photography, traveling and is an avid and competitive rock climber," writes Survivor Wiki.
"Yi admits she likes to eat—everything from Korean BBQ to Cincinnati Skyline Chili, with a particular weakness for ice cream and sushi. To complement her love for food, Yi practices yoga, lifts weights and trains for climbing."
"Yi describes herself as very independent and is a true believer in following one's passions and staying inspired. She thinks a positive attitude will keep you smiling through anything."
Yi's parents live in Taipei, Taiwan, while her siblings live in the Bay Area.
What happened to Michelle Yi?
Yi was stabbed and beaten with a metal baton in an early morning attack in California on October 14.
She was reportedly getting ready to teach a Pilates class in Santa Monica at around 6am when she was attacked by a woman who appeared to be homeless.
The reality TV star, 37, was one of three people attacked by the same alleged assailant that morning, police said.
She recounted to PEOPLE how she noticed a disheveled and agitated-looking woman approaching the open front door of her pilates studio as her students were beginning to arrive.
"She was yelling all sorts of things like, 'You stole my identity,' and, 'You're a prostitute,'" Yi remembered.
"Santa Monica has a homeless problem, and I've dealt with this type of thing before. So I told her, 'Ma'am, you can't be here. You need to leave.'"
But the woman ignored Yi's protestations and allegedly lunged at her with a knife in one hand and a metal baton in the other.
Yi was stabbed in the left bicep by the woman's blade.
The attacker then struck her on the right hand with the baton, shattering Yi's Apple watch, before striking her in the head.
"My face split open," she said. "Blood was everywhere."
Yi's attacker then ran off and one of her students attempted to call 911, but apparently received a message that all operators were "busy."
A few minutes later, they flagged down a passing patrol car on the street.
While the alleged weapon-wielding assailant has not been named, authorities said she has been charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
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San Mateo, Calif. – October 11, 2018 – Zuora, Inc. (NYSE: ZUO), the leading cloud-based subscription management platform provider, today announced at its Subscribed™ New York conference, that the company has been named a Premier Partner in the Amazon Pay Global Partner Program. Merchants can now easily integrate Amazon Pay into their subscription checkout experience. Publishers including The Seattle Times and The Telegraph are now using the powerful combination of Zuora® and Amazon Pay to accelerate the shift to the subscription model and help increase their digital readership.
Amazon Pay provides customers around the world a fast, easy and secure way to pay for products and services using the information already stored in their Amazon account. Now available to Zuora's customers with tens of millions of subscribers, Amazon Pay on Zuora creates an incredible solution for joint merchants seeking to succeed in the Subscription Economy™. Available across the EU, UK and US, Zuora's integration with Amazon Pay supports merchants looking to drive the growth of their digital goods subscriptions and offer their customers a payment solution that is trusted, easy and familiar.
"Subscriptions are The Telegraph's top strategic priority," said Chris Taylor, Chief Information Officer, The Telegraph. "The convenience and reach of Amazon Pay has significantly reduced friction and increased speed of sign up for our subscribers. In combination with Zuora, the benchmark for subscription management, this is incredibly powerful."
"We're thrilled to be launching with Amazon Pay as a payment method while running our subscription business on Zuora," said Curtis Huber, Senior Director, Circulation and Audience Revenue, The Seattle Times. "To us, a subscriber-centric business model means building a technology stack that supports our customers with a seamless experience to consume our content on any device. We believe Amazon Pay and Zuora are essential to our subscription business growth. In fact, since adopting Zuora, we've already improved retention rate by 30 percent. With the ease of use of Amazon Pay, we expect to see retention rate increase even more."
"Zuora has shown the value of subscription models. By extending the trust and convenience of the Amazon experience to Zuora, merchants around the world can now streamline the subscription checkout experience for their customers," said Patrick Gauthier, Vice President, Amazon Pay. "We are excited to be working with Zuora to accelerate the Amazon Pay integration process for their merchants and provide a fast, simple and secure payment solution that helps grow their business."
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Q: Vite/Vue3 throws Internal server error (experimental syntax / missing parser plugin: decorators) after upgrade After updating Vite I can't start my project anymore because I get the following error message:
[vite] Internal server error: This experimental syntax requires enabling one of the following parser plugin(s): "decorators-legacy","decorators"
Before the update everything was running without problems and also the log doesn't really help me.
I use SFC in Vue and vue-class-component and vue-property-decorator for my components.
I have updated:
vite: 2.6.14 -> 2.9.12
@vitejs/plugin-vue: 1.8.0 -> 2.3.3
@vue/compiler-sfc: 3.2.22 -> removed, because it is now a part of plugin-vue
The problem occurs with both the "vite" and "vite build" scripts.
The errors it finds seem to occur mainly in the part of the components:
// Log
12:55:04 [vite] Internal server error: This experimental syntax requires enabling one of the following parser plugin(s): "decorators-legacy", "decorators". (7:2)
Plugin: vite:vue
File: A:/repositories/private/scribe/src/components/app/ui/tooltip/Tooltip.vue
6 | <div
7 | class="tooltip"
8 | :class="{
| ^
9 | 'tooltip--show': show,
10 | 'tooltip--left': isLeft,
12:55:06 [vite] Internal server error: This experimental syntax requires enabling one of the following parser plugin(s): "decorators-legacy", "decorators". (21:2)
Plugin: vite:vue
File: A:/repositories/private/scribe/src/components/app/ui/dropdown/Dropdown.vue
9 | :class="{
10 | 'dropdown-list--expanded': open,
11 | 'dropdown-list--wide': wide,
| ^
12 | 'dropdown-list--expanded-top': open && top,
13 | }"
These are the dependencies currently installed:
// package.json
...
"dependencies": {
"@apollo/client": "3.6.9",
"@fortawesome/fontawesome-svg-core": "6.1.1",
"@fortawesome/free-brands-svg-icons": "6.1.1",
"@fortawesome/free-regular-svg-icons": "6.1.1",
"@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons": "6.1.1",
"@fortawesome/vue-fontawesome": "3.0.0-5",
"@samuelmeuli/font-manager": "1.4.0",
"@tiptap/extension-font-family": "2.0.0-beta.24",
"@tiptap/extension-image": "2.0.0-beta.30",
"@tiptap/extension-link": "2.0.0-beta.42",
"@tiptap/extension-text-align": "2.0.0-beta.31",
"@tiptap/extension-text-style": "2.0.0-beta.26",
"@tiptap/extension-underline": "2.0.0-beta.25",
"@tiptap/starter-kit": "2.0.0-beta.189",
"@tiptap/vue-3": "2.0.0-beta.95",
"@types/he": "1.1.2",
"@vue/apollo-composable": "4.0.0-alpha.18",
"@vuelidate/core": "2.0.0-alpha.41",
"@vuelidate/validators": "2.0.0-alpha.29",
"click-outside-vue3": "4.0.1",
"core-js": "3.23.2",
"crypto-js": "4.1.1",
"date-fns": "2.28.0",
"dompurify": "2.3.8",
"downloadjs": "1.4.7",
"graphql": "16.5.0",
"graphql-tag": "2.12.6",
"he": "1.2.0",
"html2canvas": "1.4.1",
"jsonpack": "1.1.5",
"localforage": "1.10.0",
"lodash": "4.17.21",
"mitt": "3.0.0",
"object-hash": "3.0.0",
"prismjs": "1.28.0",
"register-service-worker": "1.7.2",
"splitpanes": "3.1.1",
"typogr": "0.6.8",
"vite-plugin-markdown": "2.0.2",
"vue": "3.2.37",
"vue-class-component": "8.0.0-rc.1",
"vue-color-kit": "1.0.5",
"vue-gtag": "2.0.1",
"vue-i18n": "9.1.10",
"vue-prism-editor": "2.0.0-alpha.2",
"vue-property-decorator": "10.0.0-rc.3",
"vue-router": "4.0.16",
"vue-scrollto": "2.20.0",
"vue-waypoint": "4.2.1",
"vuedraggable": "4.1.0",
"vuex": "4.0.2"
},
"devDependencies": {
"@intlify/vite-plugin-vue-i18n": "3.4.0",
"@intlify/vue-i18n-loader": "4.2.0",
"@types/crypto-js": "4.1.1",
"@types/dompurify": "2.3.3",
"@types/downloadjs": "1.4.3",
"@types/jsonpack": "1.1.1",
"@types/lodash": "4.14.182",
"@types/object-hash": "2.2.1",
"@types/prismjs": "1.26.0",
"@types/splitpanes": "2.2.1",
"@typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin": "5.29.0",
"@typescript-eslint/parser": "5.29.0",
"@vitejs/plugin-vue": "2.3.3",
"@vue/eslint-config-prettier": "7.0.0",
"@vue/eslint-config-typescript": "11.0.0",
"eslint": "8.18.0",
"eslint-plugin-import": "2.26.0",
"eslint-plugin-prettier": "4.0.0",
"eslint-plugin-vue": "9.1.1",
"lint-staged": "13.0.2",
"prettier": "2.7.1",
"sass": "1.53.0",
"sass-loader": "13.0.0",
"typescript": "4.7.4",
"vite": "2.9.12",
"vite-plugin-commonjs": "0.5.2",
"vite-plugin-i18n-resources": "1.0.3",
"vite-plugin-package-version": "1.0.2",
"vue-tsc": "0.38.1"
},
My Typescript configuration:
// tsconfig.json
{
"compilerOptions": {
"target": "esnext",
"module": "esnext",
"strict": true,
"jsx": "preserve",
"importHelpers": true,
"resolveJsonModule": true,
"moduleResolution": "node",
"experimentalDecorators": true,
"useDefineForClassFields": true,
"skipLibCheck": true,
"esModuleInterop": true,
"allowSyntheticDefaultImports": true,
"sourceMap": true,
"baseUrl": ".",
"paths": {
"@/*": [
"src/*"
]
},
"lib": [
"esnext",
"dom",
"dom.iterable",
"scripthost"
],
"types": [
"@intlify/vite-plugin-vue-i18n/client"
],
"typeRoots": [
"./src/types",
"./node_modules/@types"
],
},
"include": [
"src/**/*.ts",
"src/**/*.d.ts",
"src/**/*.tsx",
"src/**/*.vue",
"tests/**/*.ts",
"tests/**/*.tsx"
],
"exclude": [
"node_modules"
]
}
And my Vite configuration:
// vite.config.json
import { defineConfig } from "vite";
import vue from "@vitejs/plugin-vue";
import loadVersion from "vite-plugin-package-version";
import i18nResources from "vite-plugin-i18n-resources";
import markdown, { Mode } from "vite-plugin-markdown";
import { resolve } from "path";
const path = require("path")
function graphQlFile() {
return {
name: 'graphql-file',
transform(src, id) {
if (id.endsWith(".graphql") || id.endsWith(".gql")) {
const str = JSON.stringify(src)
return {
code: "import gql from 'graphql-tag';const doc="+str+"; export default gql`${doc}`",
map: null
}
}
}
}
}
export const ssrTransformCustomDirective = () => {
return {
props: [],
needRuntime: true
}
}
export default defineConfig({
server: {
port: 8080
},
resolve: {
alias: [
{
find: "@",
replacement: path.resolve(__dirname, "src")
}
]
},
plugins: [
vue({
template: {
ssr: true,
compilerOptions: {
directiveTransforms: {
"click-outside": ssrTransformCustomDirective,
"safe-html": ssrTransformCustomDirective
}
}
}
}),
i18nResources({
path: resolve(__dirname, "./src"),
}),
loadVersion(),
graphQlFile(),
markdown({ mode: Mode.HTML })
]
})
A: LATEST UPDATE - 18.8.2022
The issue has now been fixed in Vue!
You can find the pull request for the fix here.
NOTE: The information below is out of date, see the update at the top, as well as the progress updates below!
Found a solution to this particular error, but do note that this is only a partial solution, at least for now.
At the time of writing this, you need to use Vite's pre-release builds, which fix the issue.
In my case, I only had to update the following dependencies:
"@vitejs/plugin-vue": "3.0.0-beta.1",
"vite": "^3.0.0-beta.7",
You may run into issues trying to install these, as there are version requirements on other packages that do not allow Vite's 3.x package to be installed, in which case you can simply run the following:
rm -fr node_modules package-lock.json
npm install --force
After this, you should be able to both build and run with Vite, without it (or Babel) complaining about the decorators.
The bad news is that you may run into other, new errors after this, which I suppose need to be fixed in Vite and all the plugins that utilize it/which you need for your particular project.
UPDATE - 21.7.2022
The issue seems to be coming from Vue's single-file-component (SFC) compiler, and there's now an open issue in their GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/vuejs/core/issues/6318
Additionally, the same person seems to have worked out a pull request that fixes the issue, which is still open here:
https://github.com/vuejs/core/pull/6320
Judging by the issue and pull request above, the issue we're seeing seems to be explicitly caused by using decorators before export default ..., which does not get rewritten/transpiled correctly, causing this issue.
Right now we'd either need to wait, make the changes locally or fork our own copy and apply the pull request's fixes, then use our forked version of the SFC compiler. Fingers crossed, this should fix it for good!
EDIT: I tried the fix and can confirm that it works! Below is my how I applied it to my project for now, in case you (or anyone else) wants to try it).
Changes to package.json:
"scripts": {
"postinstall": "npm run patch-vue-compiler-sfc",
"patch-vue-compiler-sfc": "patch --ignore-whitespace -p0 --forward < vue-compiler-sfc.patch || true"
}
Create a new patch file called vue-compiler-sfc.patch with the following contents:
--- node_modules/@vue/compiler-sfc/dist/compiler-sfc.cjs.js.orig 2022-08-02 12:54:51
+++ node_modules/@vue/compiler-sfc/dist/compiler-sfc.cjs.js 2022-08-02 16:10:06
@@ -3352,7 +3352,12 @@
}).program.body;
ast.forEach(node => {
if (node.type === 'ExportDefaultDeclaration') {
- s.overwrite(node.start, node.declaration.start, `const ${as} = `);
+ if (node.declaration.type === 'ClassDeclaration') {
+ s.overwrite(node.start, node.declaration.id.start, `class `)
+ s.append(`\nconst ${as} = ${node.declaration.id.name}`)
+ } else {
+ s.overwrite(node.start, node.declaration.start, `const ${as} = `)
+ }
}
if (node.type === 'ExportNamedDeclaration') {
for (const specifier of node.specifiers) {
Now simply run npm i and the patch will be applied and your project should now be rid of this error, even if as only a temporary solution.
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Do ethics matter in travel? Yes, and here's why
Maybe you missed the announcement that the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is introducing a "ground-breaking" new course focused on ethics in the travel industry.
If you're like most travelers, you may not know the American Society of Travel Agents from the American String Teachers Association.
But ethics? Well, after a mud-slinging presidential election season, when values were front and center, I probably had you at ethics, didn't I?
Maybe not.
After weeks of research, in which I asked both travelers and travel industry organizations if they could share their stories of how an ethics statement benefited customers, I drew a frustrating blank. Experts say that's because most ethics statements are little more than marketing gimmicks. But that doesn't necessarily mean these corporate ethics pledges are useless.
Ethics statements are becoming common, says Anne Klaeysen, leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. More consumers are concerned about ethics, and a clever declaration of values fulfills their desire "to believe that they, by extension, are ethical people if they buy goods and services from ethical businesses," she says.
But are they? Consider the ASTA's course and the questions it raises. One of the goals of its Business Integrity and Ethical Standards course, which is billed as "an in-depth study" of critical ethical considerations facing travel agents and the industry, is to boost travelers' confidence in member agents.
"To consumers, the ASTA logo is synonymous with trust, and adding this course to our existing code of ethics will help drive that message home," says Zane Kerby, president and chief executive of the ASTA.
The ASTA's code of ethics is supposed to work like the Good Housekeeping Seal. Members pledge to conduct their business activities in a manner that promotes "the ideal of integrity in travel" and to follow all laws, refrain from any conflicts of interest and offer accurate information to customers. Travelers see the logo and think: We're safe.
Among hotel and airline trade groups, I could find no comparable, industry-wide ethics pledge. But some companies have adopted ethics or values statements that work in a similar way. For example, Marriott dedicates a section of its corporate website to ethics, in which it reveals its "commitment to responsible business, human rights, and uncompromising ethical and legal standards in all aspects of our business." It even publishes its business-conduct guide, which offers specifics on how employees are to behave.
Among air carriers, Delta Air Lines does the same thing, posting its employee code of ethics online, which encourages crew members to "know what's right" and "do what's right."
The US Travel Insurance Association (USTIA) has a code of ethics that promotes "standards of ethical and professional behavior." Among its requirements: to conduct business in good faith, "according to the highest standards of honesty and fairness," not make false claims and to offer insurance products and services that represent value and high quality.
I asked if the USTIA could connect me with a member who had benefited from the code of ethics.
"I cannot comment on any consumers," executive director Megan Freedman told me.
For the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), safety is in numbers. Its ethics statement is a consumer protection promise that requires each tour operator member company to set aside $1 million of its own funds to protect consumers' deposits and payments against losses arising specifically from bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business of that member company.
"Each USTOA tour operator member company is required to participate in the association's $1 million travelers assistance program," says Terry Dale, the USTOA's president and chief executive. But like the USTIA, it would not connect me with travelers who had benefited from the $1 million program.
One of the toughest-looking ethics statements is that of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
The cruise industry's trade organization requires members to sign an anti-corruption principles statement and to offer a cruise passenger bill of rights. The anti-corruption principles prohibit bribery, corruption, facilitation payments and hospitality gifts, and require members to engage in "only ethical business conduct" among other things.
The bill of rights gives passengers the right to leave a docked ship if the cruise can't provide essentials such as food, water, bathroom facilities and medical care; the right to a full refund for a trip canceled because of mechanical failures, or a partial refund if a trip is cut short for the same reason; and the right to timely updates about any changes in a ship's itinerary caused by a mechanical failure or an emergency. It is widely seen as a successful industry-wide effort to thwart the U.S. government's regulation push several years ago.
Still, says CLIA spokeswoman Elinore Boeke, "The bill of rights is a contractually binding agreement between a cruise line and its passengers and can be enforced by the courts if needed."
I asked the ASTA for details of its ethics course. Like the ethics statements offered by other trade organizations, it looked appealing on paper. The curriculum covers agency relationships, fiduciary duties, legal compliance and dispute resolution. The course, which is sponsored by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, underscores the trade group's goal, as outlined in its ethics statement, to have agents who are ethical and trustworthy. And that ethics statement has teeth, according to the ASTA. Violators can lose their membership and are reported online on the ASTA's consumer website, TravelSense.org.
"The number is surprisingly small, on average just three or four per year, which is quite a low rate given the organization's 8,000-plus members worldwide," says Peter Lobasso, ASTA's general counsel. Nearly all of the expulsions originate with a complaint received from either a consumer or another ASTA member agency, he added.
So are these trade group ethics statements and company-specific values promises just meaningless rhetoric? While not one of the organizations contacted for this story could connect me with a consumer who benefited from an ethics statement, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to establish a cause-and-effect relationship. But I suspect that such a relationship exists.
Every day, I read help requests from customers, and many of them will invoke the ethics to which companies publicly commit themselves in their correspondence. And that is perhaps the silver lining to what critics see as a cynical effort to persuade customers that the cruise, tour or travel insurance policy they are booking is safe.
An ethics statement can be an effective card to play when you're trying to persuade a company to see things your way. It says: You promised to do the right thing. It doesn't really matter why — a promise is a promise.
Do ethics matter to you?
Yes, I want to do business with a good company.
No, as long as the price is right, I don't really care.
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Quince and Teapot is a decorative still life of Russian painter Victor Kuzmich Teterin, which depicts the quince fruit and teapot on a silver tray.
History
Painted in 1966, during a regular visit to Gurzuf, the painting Quince and Teapot (sometimes referred to as Quince) has become one of the most significant works of the artist, which was marked by a noticeable change in his creation. Composition of the painting is solved simply, "point-blank", which is quite consistent aesthetics "of the sixties." Quince fruit and teapot on a silver tray close to the viewer, occupy almost the whole plane of the canvas. Coloring picture of an unusually juicy and decorative. Painting a broad, relaxed. It is distinguished by courage picturesque generalizations. Teterin was the first to, in his words, "to understand Matisse" that is, to learn, to adapt for their own designs decorative pictorial principles of French painter, so long it is taken. In the picture the first time so powerfully apparent freedom of expression of the artist, the ease of implementation and emancipation of painting along with convincing plastic language.
From now on, the artist will focus color, rhythmic organization of the canvas, the transfer of light and air. These tasks will be subject to fairly conventional composition and drawing, which often will only serve to line, contour shape, color identified.
For the first time the painting Quince and Teapot was exhibited in 1972 on the famous "Exhibition of Eleven" Leningrad artists in the Leningrad Union of Artists. In 1988, picture was shown in the halls of the Leningrad Union of Artists at the solo exhibition of Victor Teterin. In 1997 the painting was twice exhibited in the Nikolai Nekrasov Memorial Museum, first at the "Artists of Group of the Eleven" Art Show, and then at the exhibition "In Memory of a Teacher. The Pupils of Alexander Osverkin". In 2007 the painting «Quince and Teapot» was reproduced and described among 350 art works by Leningrad artists in the book «Unknown Socialist Realism. The Leningrad School», published in Russian and English. In 2011 the painting «Quince and Teapot» was detail described in article by Sergei Ivanov "Still life at the Leningrad table", published in St. Petersburg Art History Notebooks. In 2012 «Quince and Teapot» was exhibited at the Art Show devoted to 80th Anniversary of the Saint Petersburg Union of Artists.
See also
Artist Victor Kuzmich Teterin (1922—1991)
Exhibition of Eleven (Leningrad, 1972)
Leningrad School of Painting
List of Russian artists
List of 20th-century Russian painters
List of painters of Saint Petersburg Union of Artists
List of the Russian Landscape painters
Saint Petersburg Union of Artists
References
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Мочалов Л. Виктор Тетерин. Л., Художник РСФСР, 1982.
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Памяти учителя. Выставка петербургских художников — учеников мастерской А. А. Осмёркина. СПб., Мемориальный музей Н. А. Некрасова, 1997. С.4,5.
Художники круга 11-ти. СПб., Мемориальный музей Н. А. Некрасова, 2001. С.3.
Иванов С. Тихая жизнь за ленинградским столом // Петербургские искусствоведческие тетради. Выпуск 23. СПб., 2012. С.90-97.
Тетерин В. К. Айва и чайник // 80 лет Санкт-Петербургскому Союзу художников. Юбилейная выставка. СПб., «Цветпринт», 2012. С.211.
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Paintings by Victor Teterin
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Events in the Office
In our Albuquerque offices we work hard and play hard. Our competitive spirit shines in the fierce Office Olympics battles and we go all out for our Halloween costume contests.
We exhibit our core value Service with fundraisers for United Way and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and celebrate Passion by showing our "orange" spirit during the Orange Frog happiness workshop.
We also hold an annual wellness fair, holiday parties, service anniversary celebrations, potlucks and more.
Albuquerque serves as an ideal backdrop for it all. Here are a few fun facts about the area:
At an elevation of 5314 feet above sea level, Albuquerque is the highest metropolitan city in the U.S.
Sandia Peak Tramway runs from the base of the Sandia Mountains to their summit called Sandia Peak. It is the longest aerial tramway in North America spanning 2.7 miles.
Albuquerque has an average of 310 sunny days a year.
Albuquerque is home to a growing filmmaking community including the Netflix-owned Albuquerque Studios. Many feature films have been made in the city, and television buffs may recognize Albuquerque from shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Every October Albuquerque is host to the world class Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in which over 800 hot air balloons participate.
El Pinto
Craft Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
Frontier Restaurant
Los Poblanos
Range Cafe
St. James Tearoom
Sadie's of New Mexico
Grove Cafe & Market
Rebel Donut
Flying Star Cafe
International Balloon Fiesta
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Bosque Trail
Sandia Peak Tramway
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Petroglyph National Monument
Albuquerque Old Town
La Luz Trail
Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball
For the Kids:
Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Biopark Zoo
BioPark Aquarium
Cliff's Amusement Park
Tingley Beach
Hinkle Family Fun Center
International Balloon Museum
Nearby Day-Trips:
Tent Rocks National Monument
Acoma Pueblo
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
White Sands National Monument
Very Large Array
Jemez Springs
Taos Ski Valley
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