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Published January 5, 2022 | Animal Knowledge, Animals, Conservation, Endangered, Environment, Wildlife
Birds are exquisite animals that is important in ecosystem, which is why we should celebrate them on National Bird Day – The day held on January 5th, to appreciate everything the birds do and to raise awareness for the adversity they face on a daily basis.
There's a phrase saying "canary in the coal mine" was named after birds for a reason. It is because they're the barometers of our planet's environmental health. As celebrating National Bird Day, birds are the keystone species in the ecosystems, signifiers of its health and vitality.
Sadly, in fact birds is a massive animal group under particular threat. According to Born Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the world's almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction. Born Free USA emphasizes the importance of National Bird Day and lists it as a day to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, both in captive and wild.
How to Celebrate National Bird Day
Learn More about Birds
Of all the living creatures present on our planet, birds are the most magnificent ones. They are vibrant ones, bustling with melodious music and lively colours. Birds also important for many reasons, such as being valuable part of nature's ecosystem. So, the first things we can do is to learn about the presence of this precious animals.
Know the Risks of Bird Extinction
On a serious note, approximately 12 percent of the world's bird species could face extinction in the next century if we don't do anything. The largest components of these threats of extinction mostly because of habitat destruction and pet trade.
To Celebrate National Bird Day, self-educate about the bird's plight is the most simple things to do. Because the survival of the world's birds hinges on public awareness as well as support for conservation efforts all over the world.
You can also help raise awareness of conservation program by visiting conservation institute such as Bali Safari Park. As in here, we launched the Bali Starling Aviary to help breed programs and increase their population. Get involved now and be part of birds welfare movement!
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Pseudeuophrys pallidipes is een spinnensoort in de taxonomische indeling van de springspinnen (Salticidae).

Het dier behoort tot het geslacht Pseudeuophrys. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 2002 door Dobroruka.

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The poor, the true balance sheet of the EoC
Chiara Andreola
Donated profits have increased even during two years of crisis. But the true balance sheet of the Economy of Communion lies in the reduction of the number of those in need
By Chiara Andreola
Published on cittanuova.it on 18/09/2010
An economic paradigm that lives not out of solidarity, but because it is brought ahead by creative entrepreneurs: this is the main line of development of the Economic of Communion indicated by Luigino Bruni in the opening round table on innovation and creativity at Loppiano Lab. The road taken in the first twenty years since Chiara Lubich's intuition is notable: an average of 25 new businesses each year, 1 million 700 thousand Euro donated during the crisis, used to finance 1059 scholarships and 40 development projects throughout the world. But, above all, Bruni underlined that of the 7000 poor for which the project initially began, only 1500 of them remain in need.
"And this is the true balance sheet of the EoC", continued the economist, "because if the wealth produced does not arrive to the poor, the project is not good for anything." It is a project that does not want to live closed inside itself but rather open to the outside. "An African proverb says that in order to raise a child, you need an entire village. Similarly, in order to raise an EoC business park, you need the whole rest of the world." Businesses which are legitimately in the market, not just objects of charity: "In Recife, where there began a project to teach street children to make fashionable purses, the children themselves said that they did not want people to buy the purses just out of charity but because they were beautiful."
With this premise, Bruni identified four challenges for the EoC's development. The first is that of being faithful to the dimension of the network, being open to the rest of the world. The second is in viewing poverty also in its social and relational dimensions, not only economic. The third is concretized in knowing how to reflect not only on single businesses but also on the model of the world and of capitalism in which the EoC is inserted and to which it contributes. And finally and most important challenge is that of relaunching creativity, "the distinguishing characteristic of charisms throughout history, from Benedict of Norcia to Don Bosco. And a charism lives when it innovates, expanding man's boundaries."
How can we concretize this creativity? Three experts attempted to answer this question: psychologist Assunta Dierna, consultant of business psycho-economy; Prof. Maurizio Mancuso, professor of sociology at the Catholic University of Milan; and Prof. Niccoló Belanca, professor of development economy at the University of Florence. The first underlined the fall back of the relational factor in business, which, "while being a breath that expands to all sectors, receives attention only in as much as it makes problems, instead of being seen as the key for optimizing the development of society." In Prof. Mancuso's analysis of the concept of creativity, he identified the basic principle in the fact that "if it is intuitive that economy meets the needs of man, it is also true that this is often moved by curiosity, and it knows how to put parenthesis around its own immediate needs in order to follow (curiosity)." Finally, Prof. Bellanca, after having given a "lay" interpretation of the EoC as a paradigm that "goes beyond the inherent 'residual' concept in terms of 'third sector' or 'non-profit'," proposed a "for benefit" sector characterized by non-privatized use of profits. He proposed a few practical suggestions for developing it, including the creation of a cooperative credit bank for EoC businesses and the consolidation of a weaving factory that pools together thanks to a "control room". The consolidation would aim at synergy, not so much among businesses as in "a common project of building identity."
The round table concluded with a presentation of the figure of François Neveux, one of the entrepreneurs who set the pace of the EoC and who was active in Brazil.

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Thank you for making a donation to our department! Your generosity supports student success, scientific endeavors, and departmental improvement. Your gift is tax deductible, as allowed by law.
Through the generous gifts of our alumni, friends, and family BCBP has been able to:
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Accounts supporting our department
The following accounts enable our department to support faculty and students in both research, teaching, and learning.
Ryland F. Young III, Lecture in Biochemistry Endowment
In honor of the achievements and intellectual feats of Dr. Ryland F. Young III. This lectureship is to be given annually in the fall by an internationally acclaimed biochemist.
Giving can be done through the link here
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Dr. Greg Reinhart Biophysics Lectureship
Named after former Department head, Dr. Gregory Reinhart, this lectureship is meant to honor his many achievements and contributions to the department. This lectureship is to be given annually in the fall by an internationally acclaimed biochemist.
Biochemistry & Biophysics Improvement Fund
Established by the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics in 1986 to aid in the development and improvement of the department at the discretion of the Department Head.
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Biochemistry Seminar Program
Established by our former colleague Dr. Martyn J. Gunn, this endowment was purposed to enrich our program through excellent seminar series.
Raymond Reiser Lecture Series
Named for our former colleague Prof. Raymond Reiser, this fund was established to provide departmental support for lecture series in biochemistry. Raymond Reiser was one of the true scientific pioneers at Texas A&M University. He was an active member of the TAMU faculty from 1940 to 1976, leaving only to serve as a U.S. Army chemist at stateside and European hospitals during World War II. He continued at Texas A&M as professor emeritus after 1976.
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John Mack Prescott Award
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Ethel Tsutsui Endowment
Dr. Ethel Ashworth-Tsutsui taught biology and biochemistry at TAMU from 1969 until her death in January 1998. The Tsutsui endowment awards two outstanding Aggie women in science for mentoring and research.
Thomas L. Patterson Graduate Fellowship
Established by Dr. Strathdee and Dr. Patterson after the Center for Phage Therapy's (CPT) involvement in the phage therapy intervention "Patterson case." This fellowship was established to encourage graduate-level research on phage at the CPT. To learn more visit the CPT website.
Accounts supporting undergraduate students
The following accounts support our undergraduate students through departmental scholarships and awards.
Nestor R. Bottino Awards Fund
Named in memory of our former colleague Prof. Nestor R. Bottino, this fund was established to recognize academic excellence on the part of our undergraduate students. Nestor Bottino's contributions to the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics were many, however, his abiding interest was in the development of curricula and other programs that benefited the quality of undergraduate teaching program. He was a valued member of our faculty from 1959 until his death in April of 1983, coming to Texas A&M University as a postdoc with Dr. Raymond Reiser, and continuing on as a teacher and a scientist.
Nancy M. and Brock D. Nelson '90 Endowment Scholarship I
This scholarship supports full-time students in good standing pursuing a degree in Biochemistry or Genetics from Texas A&M University. Junior out-of-state students demonstrating excellence in research and academics are preferred.
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Biochemistry and Biophysics Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Nick Pace
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Linda Fisher Memorial
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It seems spring is determined to wrest the Pacific Northwest from winter's grip. There are flowers popping up everywhere and the fruit trees are beginning to bud and shortly they will be in full bloom. It is hard not to be enchanted by the flora at this time of year and I admit to an almost singular focus on the newly arrived bursts of color.


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Home Courts Danbury law firm sues to get out of Matrix Corporate Center lease
Danbury law firm sues to get out of Matrix Corporate Center lease
Danbury law firm Chipman, Mazzucco, Land & Pennarola has filed a lawsuit against its landlord at the Matrix Corporate Center, and has already signed a lease for new offices.
The complaint against landlord Gera Danbury and receiver of rents CBRE cites the Danbury building's deteriorating state, failure to adequately provide promised services and the exit of other corporate tenants. The law firm, which has been a tenant at the center since 2011, is seeking damages of more than $15,000, attorney fees and to be relieved of the lease.
The firm "has experienced worsening conditions in the Matrix Corporate Center during the term of its tenancy, and has registered innumerable complaints and notices of default," the complaint states.
Failure to maintain security systems and personnel, janitorial services and consistent heating and cooling are among the allegations.
The 1.3 million-square-foot Matrix has lost such tenants as Praxair and Boehringer Ingelheim in recent years. General Motors has also said it will move out.
"The Matrix Corporate Center lost Praxair and Boehringer Ingelheim, its largest tenants," said law firm partner Ward Mazzucco. "Now, General Motors and other tenants are leaving. The occupancy rate is very low, and the building does not provide all the services that it once did."
Gera Danbury and CBRE did not return calls for comment.
Meanwhile, Mazzucco said, the law firm is already in the process of moving to a new location.
"We are fortunate to be relocating to 44 Old Ridgebury Road in Danbury," he said. "It is a very stable, well-managed building that is nearly full."
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At 8, he made a promise to his mom. He would make it to the NFL and she'd never have to work again. That came true. Now, it's time to find her a man.
Glenda Basham was 19 years old when she had Tarell, the son who would turn out to be a professional football player. She raised him as a single mother.
Tarell Basham watched as his mom worked relentlessly to make life just right for him and younger brother Thad.
Then at 8 years old, he made a promise. Basham wrote his mom a letter. He was going to make it to the NFL and when he did, he wrote to her, she'd never have to work another day in her life.
That NFL dream came true in 2017, when Basham was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the NFL draft. Now, the defensive end is working on something else for his mom — finding her a man.
Instead of the usual routes to setting people up, maybe a dating site or a friend of a friend, Basham turned to someone with a little pull — comedian and talk show host Steve Harvey.
On Thursday, Glenda Basham will appear on the "Steve" show as her son asks Harvey to find her a man.
"Hey, what up Steve? I need your help with something," Basham says via a video chat in a preview clip of "Steve." "It's about time for Glenda to find somebody that is going to take care of her. You're the only man for the job, Steve."
During Thursday's show, Glenda Basham sits next to Harvey in her Colts No. 58 jersey.
"I found three pretty amazing guys," Harvey tells her. "Are you ready to meet them?"
The three bachelors, all from Virginia, where she lives, are a firefighter/business owner, an optician and an operational analyst.
After setting up Glenda Basham with the three men, Harvey gives her some intense dating advice, revealing 14 questions she should always ask on the first date.
The Colts did not immediately respond to a request for an interview with Basham. Basham has appeared in one game for the Colts this season.
"Steve" airs at 3 p.m. Thursday on WISH-TV.
Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @Dana Benbow. Reach her via e-mail: dbenbow@indystar.com.
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Through its newly-announced Client-Partner relationship with National Waste, NNW will utilize its investor-based Brand Network of partners, as well as various newsletters, social media channels, blogs and other outreach tools, in order to cut through the overload of information in today's market and generate greater brand awareness for the company throughout the investment community.
The NNW announcement continues to build on what has been a hot start to the week for National Waste. On Monday, the company announced its financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. Among National Waste's third quarter financial highlights, the company successfully achieved a 269 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, marking its third consecutive quarter of triple-digit quarterly revenue growth. Similarly, National Waste's revenues for the first nine months of 2016 were up 262 percent from the comparable period of 2015, totaling $4.8 million.
This performance was largely attributed to National Waste's aggressive acquisition strategy, which included the acquisitions of both Waste Recovery Enterprises and Gateway Rolloff Services during the fourth quarter of 2015. Continuing with this strategy, National Waste also completed the acquisition of Sivart Services LLC, a roll-off and compactor business located in upstate New York, earlier this year. By capitalizing on these growth opportunities, National Waste aims to establish itself as a leading vertically-integrated solid waste management company and a dominant regional player in both Florida's west coast and upstate New York.


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The following is a list of lighthouses in the U.S. states of Illinois and Indiana. These two states are listed together as both have very few lighthouses that are confined to the Great Lakes.

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Indiana

Notable faux lighthouses:
 Cooper Memorial (1997), on the Prairie Creek Reservoir near Muncie, is an active light but does not meet the Directory's size standard for a lighthouse.
 Gloryland Lighthouse, near New Castle, is not on navigable water.

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Thiel talks crypto, China at pricey dinners for proteges' Senate campaigns
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel is going all-in to support two of his proteges' campaigns for the US Senate — and his plan involves swanky California dinners with high-dollar donors.
JD Vance and Blake Masters — two Thiel employees who are running for Senate on conservative populist platforms in Ohio and Arizona, respectively — have both offered dinners with Thiel in exchange for hefty campaign donations.
"Want to have dinner with me and Peter Thiel?" tweeted Vance, who previously worked for a Thiel-owned venture capital firm and wrote the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," on Nov. 4. "Donate $10,800 by tomorrow and I'll send you the details."
Masters, who works as the chief operating officer at Thiel's investment firm and is running on a promise to "completely end illegal immigration," made a similar offer back in August, slinging invitations to dinners with Thiel for $5,800 a pop.
Campaign finance disclosures show two dozen men took Masters up on the offer — and they've since been treated to hours-long meals with Thiel and Masters at restaurants Los Angeles and Palo Alto, On The Money has learned.
The topics of conversation at the dinners have included some of Thiel's favorite topics, like cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and China, according to Masters.
"The point is the two to three hours of conversation on topics of the day: the rise of China, the future of AI, crypto, the rot in our politics, what's gone wrong with philanthropy, what's next in venture capital, how to take back the US Senate," Masters told The Post. "No agenda, the discussion just flows."
Donors who ponied up $5,800 could have dinner with Blake Masters (pictured) and Peter Thiel.
People who ponied up the $5,800 for the events include several venture capitalists and hedge fund managers — as well as a self-employed copywriter and the former Trump-appointed ambassador to Austria, Trevor Traina, according to campaign finance disclosures.
Another person who qualified to attend the dinners was Jamison Ernest, an eccentric New York City investor and artist with stakes in startups like toothbrush company Quip and ice cream maker Van Leeuwen, who once hid $77,000 worth of diamonds in a Meatpacking District art installation attended by Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper and Russell Simmons.
"So many of the attendees share my sense that we're losing the country and are getting involved in politics for the first time," Masters said.
JD Vance (pictured) offered up invitations to dinners with Peter Thiel for $10,800 each.
None of the 24 people who forked over the cash lives in Arizona, according to a Post analysis of public records.
In order to qualify for Masters' dinners, attendees had to donate $5,800 on August 5 or 6. While 24 donors appeared to qualify for the dinners based on campaign finance disclosures, none commented on the record when The Post attempted to contact them.
One donor said the Masters campaign "asked that I not" speak to The Post about the dinner, but Masters denied that he told attendees not to talk to reporters.
Peter Thiel (left) paid Blake Masters (right) a $775,000 salary in 2020, campaign finance disclosures show.
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Masters is a longtime protege and employee of Thiel, having co-written the best-selling 2014 book "Zero to One" with the legendary investor. In 2020, Masters took in $775,000 from his chief operating officer gig at Thiel Capital and more than $340,000 from book royalties, according to his campaign finance disclosures.
In addition to helping Masters and Vance fundraise, Thiel has already donated $10 million each to Super PACs supporting the candidates.
Thiel is known for co-founding two companies: payments giant PayPal and the data analytics firm Palantir. He also made a lucrative early investment in Facebook and sits on the social media firm's board. He has a net worth of $4.1 billion, according to Forbes.
Vance and Thiel spokesman Jeremiah Hall did not respond to requests for comment.
JD Vance previously worked for a Peter Thiel-owned venture capital firm.
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Kerry-Anne and I attended a wedding on Saturday at the beautiful La Provence wine farm on the Polkadraai road, between Kuils River and Stellenbosch. Located on a hill, it's an absolutely awesome venue looking out over vineyards, the Boland mountains and False Bay. We spent the evening enjoying good wine, great food and plenty of dancing - an awesome evening it was.
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Military Connection: Bin Laden's Shooter Unmasked: By Debbie Gregory
October 31, 2014 /0 Comments/in Military Veteran, Uncategorized, Veteran News
Superheroes are often disguised in order to protect their identities. Should the former Navy Sea, Air, Land (S.E.A.L.) Team 6 member who supposedly fired the kill shot on Osama Bin Laden reveal his identity?
Currently, a two-part documentary entitled, "The Man Who Killed Osama Bin Laden" is scheduled to air on FOX News Channel on November 11th-12th, at 10:00 PM Eastern. It has been publicized that the former S.E.A.L. Team 6 who fired that fatal shot on May 2, 2011, is going to reveal his identity on the two-day special.
The documentary is supposed to give viewers the inside story of the events that led up to the operation on the compound in Pakistan where Bin Laden was residing, as well as a firsthand account of the mission itself.
The "shooter" was interviewed by Esquire magazine in 2013, but kept his identity secret. With the making of this documentary, many Americans, especially those from the military and Veteran communities, are left wondering whether the "shooter" should reveal his identity.
First, there is the safety concern. Will this Veteran ever be safe again if his identity is revealed to the world? The answer is, probably not. Every extremist group and lone wolf looking to score points with al-Qaida will be gunning for this man for the rest of his life. Even if this retired Navy SEAL feels like he can protect himself, unfortunately, he most likely won't be able to protect those close to him for long.
Next, there is the question of legality. This Navy Veteran should still be bound by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that he would have signed while still active. NDAs are sworn statements where service members promise that they will not disclose information that is sensitive to national defense.
Let us hope that this Veteran is not endangering himself, his loved ones, or national security through his participation in the documentary. It would be a shame to see a Veteran be targeted or incriminated for any reason.
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Military Connection: "MTV's Got Your 6" Premieres: By Debbie Gregory
October 31, 2014 /0 Comments/in Military, Military News, Military Spouse, Uncategorized, Veteran News
MTV has announced the premiere of its new Veteran-centric documentary, "MTV's Got Your 6" this Veterans Day. Veterans from every branch of service are familiar enough with military jargon to know that the show's title translates to "I've got your back."
To make the documentary, four young Veterans are filmed as they return from Afghanistan and transition into civilian life. The documentary offers the American public a never-before-seen view into lives of soldiers and Marines. These service members have survived combat and returned home, only to find a different set of struggles facing them in their hometowns. Viewers will be able to witness the weight that this most recent generation of combat Veterans carry as they battle PTSD, anxiety, relationship problems, and preparing themselves for their next phases of life. The documentary defines the roles that family, friendships and community play in helping these soldiers transition into civilian life.
Since 2001, approximately two million Americans have deployed in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Veterans from these wars have become the latest "political football," with the general public putting pressure on politicians and government agencies to address the issues face by these young Millennials. Although the American people see and read about what these young warriors have been through, and what lies ahead for them, nothing beats a first-hand account, and who better to show you than the Veterans themselves.
"MTV's Got Your 6" uses adrenaline pumping GoPro footage that was shot by the service members on the ground in Afghanistan. The documentary allows viewers to experience the front lines, and then the journey back home. The documentary also includes candid interviews and footage from these Veterans, including their daily routines once they return home and try to carry on with the burden of their experience.
"MTV's Got Your 6" profiles the lives of:
Dustin, a Marine corporal from Stephenville Texas. Dustin was spared severe injury and possible death when a young Afghani boy warned him of a landmine. Dustin is trying to enroll in an EMT training program in hopes of becoming a firefighter in his hometown.
Chris, from Orlando Florida, a Marine Corps Veteran whose wife gave birth to his son while he was in Afghanistan. He named his son after his best friend, a comrade who died in combat.
Tim "TJ" is from Sun Valley, California. TJ was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat. Military service runs in TJ's family, with his father and grandfather both having served.
Geoffrey, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is currently a military recruiter who would jump at the chance to return to combat if the opportunity arose. But for now, Geoffrey and his fiancé are busy planning their wedding.
"MTV's Got Your 6" will premiere on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local cable provider for channel details. Throughout the day, MTV will also cover Veterans Day from a unique Millennial perspective all day, on-air and across its editorial and social platforms, in an effort to leverage attention to post-911 servicemen and women.
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Military Connection: Sullivan University Recognized: By Joe Silva
October 30, 2014 /0 Comments/in A Veteran's Perspective, Education, GI Bill, Jobs, Military Veteran, Uncategorized, Veteran Schools, Veterans Benefits
As service members transition out of the military, there are very few who find or even want civilian careers in the field of their military occupational specialty. That is why education benefits for Veterans, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are so important today. But what good are these benefits and securing an education if they don't provide Veterans with the necessary tools to have successful post-military careers in the fields of their choosing?
That is what sets the Sullivan University System apart from other schools. Sullivan University has a long standing tradition of turning Veterans into professionals. Sullivan's dedication to its military students is gaining attention.
For all that the school and staff do for Veterans, Sullivan was awarded the "2014 Veterans School Salute" by MilitaryConnection.com. And recently, Sullivan was also named one of the 2015's "Best for Vets" Career and Technical Colleges by Military Times.
And the Sullivan University System, as well as three of its member schools, has been recognized as a Military Friendly School. Along with The Sullivan University System (which includes Sullivan's Fort Knox Campus) the Sullivan College of Technology and Design, Spencerian Louisville and Spencerian Lexington have all been named by Victory Media—publisher of "G.I. Jobs" and the Guide to Military Friendly Schools—as Military Friendly Schools for 2015.
The 2015 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools doing the most to embrace America's military service members and student veterans.
Since 1982, Sullivan University has had a strong relationship with the U.S. Army. That year, the leadership at Fort Knox recruited the faculty at Sullivan to train their cooks in culinary arts. Over the past 32 years, that relationship has blossomed. The dedicated professionals at Sullivan have celebrated many successes among their military and Veteran students.
Sullivan is committed to setting a career course for their students who are active-duty military, Veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve, or military family members. The school's six campuses, as well as its online program, accept the following: Post-9/11 GI Bill (CH.33), Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP, CH.32), Vocational Rehabilitation (CH.31), Montgomery GI Bill (CH.30), MGIB-Select Reserve (Ch.1606), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP, CH.1607), Dependents Education Assistance Program (Ch.35), as well as GI Bill benefits that have been transferred to military dependents. In addition, Sullivan offers a number of private grants and scholarships for active-duty service members and Veterans whose tuition is not fully covered by other programs.
Along with affordable tuition, the service and programs offered at Sullivan are among the most Veteran-friendly in the country. The faculty and staff at Sullivan University believe that when it comes to education, one size does not fit all. That is why the school dismisses the "cookie cutter" education mentality, helping students create the academic plan that is individually suited to meet their goals and their needs.
If you are currently serving and thinking about your next career move, or are a Veteran looking to take the first steps towards your successful civilian life, visit www.sullivan.edu and see how Sullivan University Systems can help you get the professional training you need for the career that you deserve.
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Military Connection: Don't Panic Over Ebola: By Debbie Gregory
October 30, 2014 /0 Comments/in Healthcare, Uncategorized
News stories are creating an Ebola scare in communities around the country. Cases of individuals suspected of having Ebola or having travelled to Western African countries without having any symptoms have forced schools to close and people to be quarantined, with more restrictions coming.
It is true that nine people have been confirmed to have had Ebola while on American soil. In fact one, Thomas Eric Duncan, even died from the virus. But the majority of Ebola reports are media hype. With that said, it never hurts to be prepared in case the virus spreads to your neighborhood.
Although California has not yet confirmed any cases of the Ebola virus, the University of California Office of the President informed the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that all UC Medical Centers are prepared to provide care for any Ebola cases in the state, if the need should arise.
There are five UC Medical Centers that include facilities at Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. These university hospitals will work closely with CDHP if any Ebola patients should present themselves. The announcement does not mean that the five UC Medical Centers are identified as treatment centers for Ebola cases coming from outside of the U.S. by the State Department.
CDHP will ensure that the UC Medical Centers have the most current treatment information for Ebola cases. The department and the individual facilities will make sure that the staff at all five medical facilities have the proper personal protective equipment to prevent the spreading of the virus from patients to healthcare professionals.
The Centers for Disease Control recently updated the PPE guidance, aligning them with California's stricter standards. State officials will also work with these medical centers to ensure that medical waste generated from the treatment of an Ebola patient will be properly handled and disposed of.
In California, all hospitals in the state are expected to screen, identify and quarantine any patients at risk for Ebola. After initial screening, if further testing of the patient is needed, the hospital will contact the local health department, which can facilitate a more detailed assessment. If necessary, the local health officer will then coordinate with CDPH and CDC to pursue testing at CDC-approved laboratories. During the process, the patient would remain in isolation until the test results are received. If the result is positive, CDPH will work with the hospital, local health officers and the CDC to transfer the patient as needed.
Everyone should know that measures are being put in place in their communities around the country to detect, contain and ultimately cure the Ebola virus. Despite what news reports might tell you, there is no need to panic.
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Military Connection: Choice Act in Effect: By Debbie Gregory
This has been a very distressing and eventful year for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as the Veterans it serves. The year began with allegations of scandal, corruption and improper care from the VA and its healthcare component, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Claims of long wait times for VA care contributing to the deaths of more than 40 Veterans got the nation's attention. Next came the follow-up accusations that VA employees deliberately altered records in order to appear to be in compliance with VA regulations. The substantiation of some of these accusations led to the resignation of Gen. Eric Shinseki as the secretary of the department. These events also led to Americans calling for VA reform.
The public outcry led to the August, 2014 passing of the Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014, commonly referred to as the "Choice Act." Now in effect, the act is providing better care for Veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system through the hiring of more doctors and staff at VA facilities. It also has a provision to allow Veterans to seek private care if a VA facility cannot grant them an appointment within a reasonable amount of time.
Among other benefits, the Choice Act increases the VA secretary's authority to fire senior executives. This measure is an attempt to end corruption and misconduct, while increasing effectiveness among VA employees at all levels.
On October 29, 2014, the VA removed the Director of the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) from federal service. The decision was made following an investigation by the Office of Accountability Review (OAR) in which allegations of neglect of duty were substantiated.
This removal was done in accordance with provisions made under the Choice Act, and underscores the VA's commitment to hold leaders accountable and get Veterans the care they need. The OAR reports directly to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and assists VA facilities in accelerating leadership accountability actions, while ensuring that such actions are applied consistently across the department.
While there is still a long road ahead, this dismissal shows that VA reform is taking place, and that VA Secretary Robert McDonald is working to improve the department and provide Veterans with the care they deserve.
The Veterans Health Administration will begin recruiting for a new director for CAVHCS.
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Military Connection: VA Extends AL-TBI Program: By Debbie Gregory
October 29, 2014 /0 Comments/in Healthcare, Military Veteran, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Uncategorized, Veteran News, Veterans Benefits
On October 21, 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it is accepting proposals for the extension of its Assisted Living for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (AL-TBI) pilot program.
Through the AL-TBI program, eligible wounded Veterans are placed in private sector TBI residential care facilities that specialize in neurobehavioral rehabilitation. In the care of these facilities, Veterans are offered team-based care and assisted living.
The AL-TBI pilot program was originally slated to end this year, but through the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, it has been extended through October 6, 2017. There were 187 wounded Veterans enrolled in the pilot program that was offered in 46 different facilities in 22 states. There are currently 94 wounded Veterans still enrolled in the program.
With the VA announcing the extension of the program, opportunities are available for care providers to participate in the program. The VA is accepting proposals through November 20, 2014.
To be eligible for the AL-TBI program, contractor facilities must meet state, federal as well as local standards, and must also be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in Residential Rehabilitation/Brain Injury Program.
Contracts for the extended program are expected to be awarded in February, 2015.
For more information about the AL-TBI Request for Proposal, visit the AL-TBI solicitation announcement on the Fed Biz Ops website, or visit www.fbo.gov
In addition to the AL-TBI extension, the VA is also in the process of the following measures:
Extending the pilot program of Project ARCH (Access Received Closer to Home) through March 31, 2015, and exploring additional contracting options to execute the remaining 18 months of the pilot program;
Awarding a contract to the MITRE Corporation, Alliance to Modernize Healthcare, a private not-for-profit company, to support the Independent Assessment of VA health care processes; and
Expanding the Fry Scholarship Program to include surviving spouses of service members killed on active duty.
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Military Connection: VA Expands Fry Scholarship: By Debbie Gregory
October 28, 2014 /0 Comments/in Military, Military News, Military Spouse, Military Veteran, Uncategorized, Veterans Benefits
Recently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will be expanding the Fry Scholarship to include surviving spouses.
The Fry Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry of Lorena, Texas. With only one week left in his 2006 deployment in Iraq, Sgt. Fry volunteered to continue working an additional seven hours disarming explosive devices, despite having already sustained an injury to his hand. On March 8, 2006, Sgt. Fry made the ultimate sacrifice when an improvised explosive device detonated. Fry left behind a widow and three young children.
The Fry Scholarship provides eligible children and widowed spouses of fallen service members with up to 36 months of the full equivalent of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which includes 100% tuition at state schools, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies.
Surviving spouses who are eligible for or are already receiving, benefits under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program may now be eligible for the Fry Scholarship. However, all surviving spouses eligible for DEA and the Fry Scholarship must make an irrevocable election for either program, beginning on or after January 1, 2015. In other words, when a surviving spouse elects to convert to the Fry Scholarship, he or she loses all remaining DEA benefits. If a spouse elects to use DEA instead of the Fry Scholarship, he or she forfeits all future entitlement to the Fry Scholarship.
The Fry Scholarship is the latest in a series of VA measures to put in place provisions of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, also known as the "Choice Act." Section 701 of the Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include the surviving spouses of American service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Prior to the enacting of this year's notable Veteran-friendly legislation, only the children of service members who died in the line of duty were eligible for the Fry Scholarship.
"We can never fully repay the debt we owe to these families who have lost a loved one," VA Secretary Robert McDonald said. "It is a privilege to provide educational benefits that will make a positive difference in their lives."
The VA will identify surviving spouses who are eligible for both programs, and send them a letter with comparative information on the benefits available and instructions on how make an election that best suits their needs. Information about these two programs is available on the VA's GI Bill website. There is also a downloadable Factsheet available. The VA call center (888-GIBILL-1) also will be able to help individuals understand the differences between the two programs.
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Military Connection: Army Rethinks Enlistment Tests: By Debbie Gregory
October 28, 2014 /0 Comments/in Military, Military News, Military Veteran, Uncategorized
How do you get American men and women to volunteer to serve in the military? How do recruiters know who will make a good soldier, sailor, marine, or airman?
Studies reveal that only three out of every ten Americans in the eligible enlistment age range would meet the minimum requirements to qualify for service eligibility. These requirements include possessing a high school diploma or GED, being drug free, having a clean criminal record, being physically fit, and scoring high enough on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude (ASVAB) test. All of the service branches are concerned with the dwindling population of eligible new recruits.
The Army is taking the first steps towards increasing the population of eligible potential-recruits by broadening the assessment of individuals wishing to enlist. The Army is considering altering its recruiting criteria to look at non-cognitive indicators of what's likely to make someone successful in the military.
The Army's deputy chief of staff for personnel, Lt. Gen. James McConville, said the service is increasingly realizing that ASVAB scores aren't the only good predictor of what will make a successful soldier. The Army looks at many of its senior enlisted leaders as an example. These proven soldiers may not have scored well on their ASVAB tests or SATs, but through the course of their military careers, they have displayed a resiliency and tenacity for mission accomplishment that far exceeds what any tests currently given can gauge.
Scientists at the Army Research Institute have begun to explore new ways to measure desirable traits that are difficult to capture with the currently offered standardized tests. The future tests will be able to determine traits such as how adaptable a soldier would be and how resilient a potential recruit might be when exposed to stressful situations. Army officials believe that this method of testing could benefit some future applicants who wouldn't score well on traditional tests.
The modern U.S. Army needs members in its forces who can rapidly innovate in response to quickly unfolding crises around the world. For this reason, the Army is no longer as interested in how well a potential recruit scores on a vocational or academic test. They are looking for resilient soldiers who can adapt and overcome stressful environments. And they are developing a way to identify those men and women through non-cognitive measures.
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Military Connection: Americans Deploying to Liberia: By Debbie Gregory
October 27, 2014 /0 Comments/in Healthcare, Military, Military News, Uncategorized
On Thursday, October 16, 2014, President Obama authorized the use of National Guard and Reserve personnel to deploy to West Africa in support of efforts intended to stop the spreading of the Ebola virus.
To date, the Ebola virus has killed around 4,500 people. There have been eight confirmed cases in the United States. All eight cases were contracted while in the West African countries of Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone, or from direct contact with Thomas Eric Duncan. Duncan contracted the virus in Liberia, and then returned to the U.S. Despite the extremely low number of cases in the U.S. and the fact that Ebola can only be transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids, there has been a growing panic about the spreading of the virus.
However, in West Africa, there is a real and severe threat of Ebola spreading. Contracting the virus in those countries is very often a death sentence for entire families. Due to impoverished living conditions, understaffed/underfunded medical care and a lack of educational awareness about Ebola, the virus has spread like wildfire. Reports say that many of the inhabitants in West Africa aren't educated about Ebola, including how it is contracted, its symptoms, and how to prevent contact with infected people and materials.
The U.S. has taken a leadership role in the global effort to contain and combat the Ebola virus. In September, the U.S. sent 500 troops to Liberia and Senegal to assess the situation, deliver humanitarian aid, and stage sites for furthering what is being dubbed "Operation United Assistance."
As many as 4,000 service members are now headed to support of Operation United Assistance, including elements from the Army's heralded 101st Airborne Division. The "Screaming Eagles" have been an integral part of U.S. Army operation from the invasion of Normandy to the occupation of Afghanistan. But the 101st has also taken part in other non-combat missions. In 1957, soldiers from the 101st assisted with the integration of high school students. They protected a group of African-American students, who would come to be known as the "Little Rock Nine" as they attended Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. In 2000, members of the 101st also helped to combat fires in Bitterroot National Forest in Montana.
The president's executive order also calls for the deployment of members of the Select Reserve and Individual Ready Reserves to deploy to West Africa, mainly Liberia.
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Military Connection: Group Fights Obesity in U.S. By Debbie Gregory
October 27, 2014 /0 Comments/in Military, Military News, Military Spouse, Military Veteran, Uncategorized
A study was released this year by Mission: Readiness, a nonpartisan national organization consisting of more than 450 retired generals and admirals advocating for investing in America's children. The organization operates under the umbrella of the nonprofit Council for a Strong America.
The report, entitled "Retreat Is Not An Option: Healthier school meals protect our children and our country," relays data regarding obesity in America.
Data in the report show how obesity has become more and more common among adults in our country over the last 25 years. The seasoned military leaders at Mission: Readiness believe that the best way to combat obesity in adults is to initiate good behaviors in school-aged children. The group contends that doing so will not only improve the overall health of future American adults, but could also positively impact the effectiveness of our military.
Active-duty service members must pass physical fitness tests and weigh-ins, at least twice each year. If a service member fails three fitness tests in a four year period, they are subjected to separation or denied reenlistment. Each branch of the armed forces has had to discharge thousands of service members due to body fat and physical fitness standards. In many cases, their branch has invested a lot of resources into training them for their military occupation, and their lack of physical performance has ended up costing the military money.
Over the last few decades, the number of overweight service members has increased significantly. According to data from the most recent Defense Department health survey, the Army weighed in with nearly 16% of its soldiers overweight. The Navy had 15% of sailors overweight. The Marine Corps was the most fit group, with only 5% of their members listed as overweight.
Failing one test or weigh-in usually serves as a warning for service members to get into better shape. But more often than you would think, service members go on crash diets in the weeks before the tests and put the weight back on afterwards.
Studies have shown that overweight service members were 1.5 times more likely to be injured than their more-fit counterparts. Additionally, injures can be me made worse and take longer to recover from in overweight individuals.
The former military leaders at Mission: Readiness are hoping that by instilling better dietary and exercise habits in children, obesity can be curtailed in the future. The group claims that 70% of Americans aged 17-24 would not be able eligible to enlist in the military due to their weight.
The group recently presented their report to Congress in an attempt to promote healthier foods in schools.
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Annalena is a business analyst from Liechtenstein. She holds a bachelor's degree. Annalena has been working for a business consulting firm for the past ten years. She is 32 years old. Annalena speaks German, English, and French languages fluently. Her net worth is $600,000. Annalena is wondering if she could move to Canada permanently. She has heard about economic immigration to Canada but has no idea what this phrase means.
You may like to know, Canada offers three routes for immigration, namely:
Family reunification for people who are sponsored by their family members to Canada (practitioners see subsection 12(1) of IRPA)
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Self-employed people in athletics – This option is for professional athletes, internationally acclaimed athletes, and coaches.
Start-up Visa – If you have an innovative idea and receive support from certain organizations in Canada, you may immigrate to Canada under this program.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot – If you receive a valid job offer from an employer located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Endward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador, you may immigrate to Canada. Since this is a pilot program, the government may stop it at any time.
Caregivers – If you have worked as a caregiver for minor children or people with high medical needs, you may later apply for permanent residency under this program. The applicants usually work for two years or more with a valid work permit and eventually file for permanent residency.
You may like to know, IRCC regularly reviews these options, and they may add more options, remove some of the existing ones, or make changes to them.
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È stato, in rappresentanza dell'Italia, il primatista mondiale degli 800 metri piani dal 1973 al 1976, quando fu battuto da Alberto Juantorena, mantenendo il record europeo della distanza fino al 1979. Nel rugby giocò invece nel ruolo di tre quarti ala.

Biografia
Nato a Città del Capo da Gregorio — musicista proveniente da Castelbuono in provincia di Palermo deportato in Sudafrica dalle forze britanniche come prigioniero di guerra durante la seconda guerra mondiale e lì rimasto come insegnante di musica — e da Mabel Marie, di Pietermaritzburg, Marcello Fiasconaro crebbe sportivamente nel rugby, giungendo a militare nelle giovanili del Western Province, la formazione della allora Provincia del Capo; affiancò l'atletica al rugby quando l'allenatore del Villagers, il club per il quale giocava, decise di far compiere allenamenti di fondo ai giocatori per rinforzare la loro tenuta.

Invitato per alcune gare di atletica in Italia nel 1970, ottenne il passaporto italiano l'anno successivo, gareggiando inizialmente nei 400 m e ottenendo subito ottimi risultati a livello internazionale.

Ai campionati europei di Helsinki del 1971 conquistò la medaglia d'argento nella gara individuale e la medaglia di bronzo correndo la frazione conclusiva della staffetta 4×400.
Nel 1972 stabilì il primato mondiale indoor dei 400 m con 46"1.

Tesserato dal 1972 per il CUS Torino e passato agli 800 m, stabilì il record mondiale all'Arena Civica di Milano il 27 giugno 1973, correndo contro uno dei più forti specialisti d'Europa, il cecoslovacco Jozef Plachý. Il suo tempo di 1'43"7 migliorò di 6 decimi il record precedente, detenuto da Peter Snell, Ralph Doubell e Dave Wottle, e fu battuto solo tre anni più tardi dal cubano Alberto Juantorena alle Olimpiadi di Montréal del 1976.

La sua carriera fu ostacolata da infortuni ai tendini che gli impedirono di partecipare ai Giochi Olimpici di Monaco di Baviera e di continuare l'attività.

In Italia ebbe anche una breve parentesi nel rugby (otto mete in cinque gare di serie A con il CUS Milano nel campionato 1976-77). Il suo esordio rugbistico in Italia fu caratterizzato da una meta segnata agli Amatori Catania.

In quanto dilettante, fu assunto durante tale periodo come impiegato alla Concordia, compagnia di assicurazioni che garantiva la sponsorizzazione al club.

Nel 1977 fece un breve ritorno all'atletica prima di chiudere con l'attività sportiva nel 1978 e tornare in Sudafrica.

Complessivamente Fiasconaro conquistò 5 titoli italiani di cui 2 nelle competizioni indoor, e vestì la maglia azzurra per 12 volte.

Record

Mondiali
 800 m: 1'43"7 (Milano, 27 giugno 1973) - sino al 25 luglio 1976

Europei
 800 m: 1'43"7 (Milano, 27 giugno 1973) - sino al 5 luglio 1979

Nazionali
 400 metri - 45"49 (Helsinki, 13 agosto 1971) - sino al 15 luglio 1981
 800 m: 1'43"7 (Milano, 27 giugno 1973) - attuale detentore

Palmarès

Campionati nazionali
  ai Campionati italiani assoluti di atletica leggera, 400 metri piani (1971, 1972, 1973)
  ai Campionati italiani assoluti di atletica leggera indoor, 400 metri piani (1972)
  ai Campionati italiani assoluti di atletica leggera indoor, staffetta 3x2 giri (1972)

Altre competizioni internazionali
1972
  al DN Galan ( Stoccolma), 400 m piani - 46"0

Onorificenze

Riconoscimenti
 Medaglia d'oro al valore atletico (1974)
 Medaglia di bronzo al valore atletico (1971)

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Voci correlate
 Italo-sudafricani
 Hall of Fame della FIDAL

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

 Marcello Fiasconaro... 40 anni dopo, intervista di Cesare Monetti a Marcello Fiasconaro, atleticaweek.org

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Q: Write swing component to large TIFF image using JAI I have a large swing component to write to TIFF. The component is too large to load the TIFF in memory, so I either need to make a big BufferedImage which is backed by a disk-based WritableRaster (as mentioned here) or use JAI.
JAI seems like the better answer, aside from the utter confusion of the project.
Given that, can someone outline steps for writing my swing component to a tiled TIFF without running out of Memory?
Image size will be maybe 10000x700
Ideally I would create some sort of disk-based image, and write parts of the component to it, each write being flushed to disk.
EDIT
I think I could do this with an ImageWriter, however I'm getting a NoSuchElementException when I call:
ImageWriter imageWriter = ImageIO.getImageWritersByFormatName("tif").next();

I have the jai_code.jar and jai_core.jar jars on my classpath, is there something else I need to do?
EDIT
I can create a very large TIFF using JAI, but JAI doesn't support TIFF compression, so the file is 92 MB.
If I install JAI-ImageIO, I can create a compressed TIFF Using an ImageWriter, but only from a Raster or BufferedImage, which I don't have enough memory for.
Is there some way to do a two-step approach, use JAI to create the large TIFF, then compress the large TIFF without loading the whole thing into memory?

A: I had to load and store a large tiff (59392x40192px) with JAI. My solution is: TiledImages.
I have used a TiledImage because I need tiles and subimages.
To use the TiledImage efficient you should construct it with your prefered tile size. JAI uses a TileCache so not the whole Image will be in memory, when it's not needed.
To write the TiledImage in a File use the option "writeTiled" (avoid OutOfMemory because it writes tile by tile):
public void storeImage(TiledImage img, String filepath) {
    TIFFEncodeParam tep = new TIFFEncodeParam();
    //important to avoid OutOfMemory
    tep.setTileSize(256, 256);
    tep.setWriteTiled(true);
    //fast compression
    tep.setCompression(TIFFEncodeParam.COMPRESSION_PACKBITS);
    //write file
    JAI.create("filestore", img, filepath, "TIFF", tep);
}

It works fine with images up to 690mb (compressed), for larger images i haven't tested yet.
But if you are working on WinXP 32-bit you may not able to have more as 1280m HeapSpace size, this is still a limit of Java VM.
My TiledImage is build with a IndexedColorModel from my image-source data:
//here you create a ColorModel for your Image
ColorModel cm = source.createColorModel();
//then create a compatible SampleModel, with the tilesize
SampleModel sm = cm.createCompatibleSampleModel(tileWidth,tileHeight);

TiledImage image = new TiledImage(0, 0, imageWidth, imageHeight, 0, 0, sm, cm);

A: I had the same situation and I used these steps:

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*Load as BufferedImage with JAI

*Resize BufferedImage size to preferable size (600x600px) maintaining aspect-ratio using Image#getScaledInstance(int w, int h, Image.SCALE_SMOOTH)

*Draw image using Graphics2d.drawImage(..) method in  JComponent#paintComponent(java.awt.Graphics) method
That helped me with showing and manipulating TIFF images ~50MB (5000x5000px).

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Team TAS Jan 25, 2023
Sound signature is an important aspect of audio equipment that defines its unique sound. It is an essential factor for audiophiles when choosing a piece of audio equipment. The sound signature can make a big difference in the overall listening experience and can greatly affect the way the music is perceived.
Types of Sound Signatures
Balanced Sound Signature
A balanced sound signature is characterized by a well-balanced sound across all frequencies, with no particular frequency standing out. This type of sound signature is often preferred by audiophiles who want a neutral sound that is true to the original recording.
Bass-Heavy Sound Signature
A bass-heavy sound signature is characterized by a strong emphasis on the bass frequencies. This type of sound signature is often preferred by audiophiles who enjoy music with a lot of bass, such as hip-hop or electronic music.
Treble-Heavy Sound Signature
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V-Shaped Sound Signature
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In conclusion, sound signature is an important factor for audiophiles when choosing audio equipment. Understanding the different types of sound signatures available and considering your own personal preferences will help you make an informed decision and ensure a better listening experience. Whether you prefer a balanced, bass-heavy, treble-heavy, V-shaped or U-shaped sound signature, there's something for everyone.


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Living in TMR
Community Projects in Motion
Public transit and carsharing
Recreation Centre
Municipal Outdoor Pool
Pierre-Laporte pool
Arena and Skating Rinks
Public Security Services
Pets and wild animals
Roads and maintenance
Sewers and water mains
Overview of the sector
Issuing of permits
Planning Advisory Committee (CCU)
Demolition Review Committee
Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA)
/ The Town
/ Major projects
/ Community Projects in Motion
Quartier Sportif et Communautaire (including modern sports and recreation facilities.)
The Sport Centre, as originally conceived and proposed by the previous administration, received bids at $88-94M, far exceeding the project budget alloted by the Town.
However, the new Town Council is committed to assuring new sports facilities for the Town, including the promised indoor swimming pool.
The Council will proceed with a strategic and fiscally sound approach that meets the needs of residents and preserves the town's precious green space.
This is the majority priority of Council and updates to residents will be forthcoming.
Royalmount project
The current Council will not consider any rezoning of the Royalmount industrial sector to include residential development.
However, the commercial components of Carbonleo's Royalmount project continues. Following an agreement with the Town of Mount Royal and Ville de Montréal, construction work by Carbonleo to build the pedestrian overpass from Royalmount project to De la Savane metro station is planned to start in the Summer in 2022.
Rockland PPU
By-law 1440-1 to modify the zoning and urban density of Rockland Sector as proposed by the previous administration has expired without effect. Any change to the vision of the Rockland Sector will only be considered as part of a future thoroughly developed, integrated citizen-driven 10-20 year Urban Plan for the town.
Mayor Peter Malouf will continue to strongly advocate on behalf of residents to mitigate the impact of this project on the TMR community. See the REM page to learn more about the project and the REM's Canora-Mount-Royal Neighbourhood Committee.
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When I worked in nearby towns I would often stop in at Rojo's Roastery for a latte; at least once a week, and usually on Friday's. Sometimes I would sit and enjoy a latte, cappucino or cortado while consuming a muffin or scone. It was a weekly espresso drink respite.
Once I started working at places further afield, I had little time for Rojo's. Depending on the location, Metropark or New York City, the commute was between 1 to 2 hours. I wanted to be at the office by 8 AM. Rojo's opens at 7 AM. I didn't have time to visit.
But I work from home a few days a week, and I am usually telecommuting on Friday. After six months of this, it dawned on me this morning, that I had time in the morning to return to my weekly habit.
I am at the RWJ University Hospital in New Brunswick. Surgery was successful but I'm in pain. But, I am heading home today to recover.