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SUGAR-DEPENDENT1 Encodes a Patatin Domain Triacylglycerol Lipase That Initiates Storage Oil Breakdown in Germinating Arabidopsis Seeds
Peter J. Eastmond
Department of Biology, Centre for Novel Agricultural Products, University of York, York YO10 5YW, United Kingdom
Published March 2006. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.105.040543
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Triacylglycerol hydrolysis (lipolysis) plays a pivotal role in the life cycle of many plants by providing the carbon skeletons and energy that drive postgerminative growth. Despite the physiological importance of this process, the molecular mechanism is unknown. Here, a genetic screen has been used to identify Arabidopsis thaliana mutants that exhibit a postgerminative growth arrest phenotype, which can be rescued by providing sugar. Seventeen sugar-dependent (sdp) mutants were isolated, and six represent new loci. Triacylglycerol hydrolase assays showed that sdp1, sdp2, and sdp3 seedlings are deficient specifically in the lipase activity that is associated with purified oil bodies. Map-based cloning of SDP1 revealed that it encodes a protein with a patatin-like acyl-hydrolase domain. SDP1 shares this domain with yeast triacylglycerol lipase 3 and human adipose triglyceride lipase. In vitro assays confirmed that recombinant SDP1 hydrolyzes triacylglycerols and diacylglycerols but not monoacylglycerols, phospholipids, galactolipids, or cholesterol esters. SDP1 is expressed predominantly in developing seeds, and a SDP1–green fluorescent protein fusion was shown to associate with the oil body surface in vivo. These data shed light on the mechanism of lipolysis in plants and establish that a central component is evolutionarily conserved among eukaryotes.
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Q: What is the difference between "image", "picture", "photograph" and "illustration"
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What is the difference between "photo" and "image"?
Difference between "picture" and "photo"

For my magister dissertation I need to rely on an accurate definition of what an image, a picture, a photograph and an illustration refer to.
Therefore, I would like you to help me figure out the differences.

A: I agree with @Matt that you would want to use a good dictionary to look up your terms, but I can tell you how we use these terms at a publishing company. A photograph is an image taken with a camera. An illustration is a drawing of some sort, generated by an artist (that includes digital art). (If I said to any of our editors "Is the cover art an illustration?" they know I don't mean a photo.) The term image is used for any photo or artwork, but usually means the artwork is in a computer file, ready to be placed in a design document. The term picture is synonymous with photo. And as @Andrew Leach mentioned in his comment, we use the word figure in our clinical journal to refer to the images that are cited in the text.
If you are asking how you should refer to photos, diagrams, and illustrations in your dissertation, I think figure is the word to use. It covers them all.

A: A photograph is a picture that is made by a camera. You can shorten the word to photo which is less formal. A picture is another word for referring to a photograph, especially in newspaper, magazines, ... In those cases you can also say illustration or figure, especially when referring to a diagram.

This illustration shows the process in form of a diagram.
In figure one, you can see that the value changed over the years.

A image is a picture that you can see in a mirror, on a TV, ... Again, you can use picture in that context.
A picture can also refer to a painting or drawing.
Moreover, both image and picture can mean an impression or mental image that you have of someone.

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On this edition of Random Hours, Jacko, JB & Shaun speak a little about Charlottesville and the recent events that took place during the Unite the Right rally. They then move on to talk about establishing a village for the White, the Bright and the Beautiful, before commenting further on Charlottesville.
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Q: How can I run npm script on Windows if command is in an external file I have the following package.json file:
{
  "name": "bytemonster",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "simple npm build scss",
  "main": "index.js",
  "scripts": {
    "build-css": "node-sass --include-path scss scss/main.scss public/css/main.css",
    "build-css2": ".\bin\builditcss"
  },
  "author": "",
  "license": "ISC",
  "devDependencies": {
    "node-sass": "^3.6.0"
  }
}

I am using Windows. When I run npm run build-css, everything runs file. However, running npm run build-css2 throws an error.
In the same directory as my package.json file, I created a bin folder and a builditcss file within that bin folder. My builditcss file contains the same command as the build-css script command in my package.json:
node-sass --include-path scss scss/main.scss public/css/main.css
How can I run npm run build-css2 successfully on Windows if my npm command is located outside of my package.json file?
I know Windows uses cmd instead of bash and I would like to know how. I know there are better ways to handle this, but I'm looking for a cmd only solution.

A: Install GIT and then use GIT-Bash.

A: I now understand why I couldn't run npm run build-css2. Its because I was trying to execute something that should have been on the command line interface instead of as a script. I should have created a .js file with code along the lines of
var sass = require('node-sass');
sass.render({
  file: scss/main.scss,
  [, options..]
}, function(err, result) { /*...*/ });

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Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel vats and 2 months of refinement in bottle.
Serving suggestion: young wine that can be served throughout the meal that finds its balance with appetizers or main courses.
Possibility of ageing: 10 to 15 years.
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RAFA Benitez is not blaming the hostile Stamford Bridge atmosphere for Chelsea's poor recent home form and instead believes there is another reason for their shortcomings in SW6.
The Blues return to action at the Bridge against Southampton on Wednesday night for the first time since being humbled by Swansea in the League Cup semi-final seven days earlier.
Interim boss Benitez was roundly criticised by Chelsea fans that night for choosing to leave Frank Lampard and Demba Ba out of his starting line-up.
Chairman Bruce Buck also felt the full force of the club's supporters before kick-off as he too was on the receiving end of boos when he paraded around the pitch.
Fernando Torres has born the brunt of their frustrations as well as he struggles to recapture former glories and there were reports of scuffles in the crowd.
Three days later, away from the cauldron of the Bridge, Chelsea played scored four at Stoke to record a resounding victory.
That was just one less than the five notched against tonight's opponents, the Saints, at St Mary's the previous Saturday in another free-scoring display.
Those two dynamic away performances are a stark contrast to the two defeats and no goals in their last two home fixtures.
Is the players' confidence being affected by the atmosphere described as 'toxic' by the chair of the Chelsea supporters group? No, says Benitez.
"This freedom is because they have more space," he said.
Benitez was a firm favourite with Liverpool's supporters during his time at Anfield but is trying to remain positive despite coming under fire from the Blues crowd.
"I think we have a lot of positivity around because you see the stats, you see the numbers, you see the team scoring goals, creating chances and keeping clean sheets," he added.


Martin Jones pitched his second shutout of the season in the Sharks 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
Micheal Haley, who rejoined the Sharks after getting plucked off waivers on Wednesday, made his presence felt immediately in his first game back with the team he played the enforcer role with during the 2016-17 season. Late in the third period, Haley found himself in the middle of a line brawl that got ignited during a TV timeout, mixing it up with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.
The fisticuffs stole the spotlight from Brent Burns' three-point game, a three-goal night from the Sharks special teams units and an incredible backcheck from Joe Thornton that wiped out an Evgeni Malkin breakaway.
Regardless, the win pulled the Sharks to within a point of the Calgary Flames for first place in the Pacific Division.
As the Sharks flew out to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, rumors swirled that the team had agreed to a deal to bring in a veteran netminder to serve as Jones' backup as the goalie's up-and-down season continued with a lackluster performance against the Boston Bruins on Monday.
While Sharks territory got swept up in the news of a potential trade, Jones remained oblivious, focusing on his next start against the Penguins.
"I don't read that stuff anyway, so I didn't even know about it," Jones said.
The rumors proved to be false, another concoction of the blogosphere that spread like wildfires on the internet. But Jones' ability to block out the noise is another reason why the Sharks maintain confidence in him heading toward the stretch drive.
Jones ability to approach his job with a pitcher's memory is one of his strengths and it allowed him to rebound from Monday's game by tossing his second shutout of the season against the Penguins.
Though the Sharks helped his cause by spotting him a 3-0 lead in the first, Jones made several key saves to keep the Penguins at bay in the second, allowing his team to put the game on cruise control in the third.
Jones made a big stop on Phil Kessel off a two-on-one play just 40 seconds into the frame, thwarting the Penguins from gaining life. He stymied Kessel again with less than two minutes left in the frame after a Burns giveaway in the defensive zone. His best stop of the night came with 3.4 seconds left in the middle stanza when he squeeze the five hole on Crosby's 13-foot wrist shot, sucking the life out of the Penguins heading into the second intermission.
With a 26-save performance, Jones' save percentage improved to .914 in nine February appearances. If he continues to turn things around, giving the Sharks what the need in the spring, it'll be a testament to his mental game and his ability to fight through the worst slump of his career.
The timing of Haley's return proved to be impeccable: he found himself in the middle of a line brawl in his first game with the Sharks since April 8, 2017.
During the game's final TV timeout, several Penguins jumped over the boards to go after Evander Kane, who was staring into the team bench from center ice.
Kane insists that he was trying to catch a glimpse of the Penguins'whiteboardd.
"They're about to pull their goalie, right?" Kane said. "So that's just, I'd like to think, a little bit of a savvy-veteran thing to do. If you could see it, why wouldn't you look at it?
Brenden Dillon exchanged words with Crosby, which led to shoves and jabs. Eventually, Haley jumped in and mixed it up with the Penguins captain. To be fair, the Sharks' tough guy didn't exactly give Crosby the full Haley experience.
"I don't know if I'd call that a fight. If all the fights were like that I'd take it. My body would feel a lot better," said Haley, who saw 8:28 of ice time on the Sharks fourth line.
Kane, Haley, Crosby, Brenden Dillon and Tanner Pearson all received misconduct penalties for the altercation. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan got tossed.
Just two seconds after the next faceoff, Phil Kessel swung his stick, hitting Erik Karlsson in the upper-back area.
If the Sharks took issue with it, they stayed quiet.
Hertl grew up rooting for the Penguins. Jaromir Jagr was his childhood idol. He also admired Evgeni Malkin. Now, Hertl is a Penguin killer.
Hertl continued his assault of the Penguins on Thursday, scoring two more goals, adding to the hat trick he scored against them on Jan. 15. He scored both goals on the power play, going upstairs on a Brent Burns rebound just 57 seconds into the game. At 13:19 of the first, he recorded his 28th of the year, shooting the puck into an open net to complete a tic-tac goal from Joe Pavelski and Kevin Labanc.
The Sharks power play went 3 for 6 as Burns added a goal at 16:51 of the third. The penalty kill went 2 for 2 with Kane adding a tally at 10:01 of the opening frame.


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Box 08-001a THOMAS BAKER MCQUESTEN: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ANNOUNCING A LECTURE ON HIS LIFE.
Miss Caroline Crerar and Miss Agnes Climie presided at the recent luncheon meeting held by the executive of the Hamilton Women's Liberal Association in Battlefield House, Stoney Creek.
Among the plans for the fall program is a coffee party to be held in honour of Mr. John C. Munro, nominee for Hamilton West in the next federal election. A prominent member of the Legislature will be guest speaker.
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Dayton men's basketball preview: 2015-16
November 4, 2015 November 12, 2015 fn_admin Archie Miller, Dayton Flyers, UD basketball, UD men's basketball
By: Daniel Massa – Sports Editor
Heading into his fifth season at the helm of the Dayton men's basketball team, head coach Archie Miller and his staff, consisting of assistant coaches Kevin Kuwik, Allen Griffin and Tom Ostrom, can easily see the imprint they've made on the program.
The impact is not that hard to see from any perspective, as Miller and company have led the program to as many NCAA Tournament wins (five) in the last two seasons as it had recorded in the previous 29.
"We're light-years different than we were when we first got here," Miller said during an exclusive interview with Flyer News. "In a lot of ways, I don't think we were very well-respected in the conference. I think that was something that we needed to establish eventually at some point in time to have a true program that's about March. It's about [being in the] top 25. You have to not only win in your league, but you have to be respected in your league."
Perhaps there is no better sign of that respect than the Flyers' spot at the top of the Atlantic 10 preseason coaches poll released two weeks ago, an honor the Flyers were given despite the uncertainty shrouding its best returning player.
Dyshawn Pierre, who was set to return for his senior season as the team's leading returning scorer and rebounder, was suspended by the university for the first semester after he was found to have violated the school's code of conduct following a sexual assault investigation.
The suspension would allow him to return for the Flyers' Dec. 22 home matchup with Miami (OH), although there has been no official confirmation that he will return.
"I don't know," Miller said of Pierre's future in a Dayton uniform. "A lot will have to go right for him and his family here in the next however many weeks or months as it progresses."
"If Dyshawn is back, when he's back, I don't know what the answer is. Will he be able to play? A lot of that is sort of deemed on conditioning, a lot of that is sort of deemed on how much has gone on within the first 10 games of the season."
Junior guards Kyle Davis and Scoochie Smith, along with fellow junior forward Kendall Pollard, were named as team co-captains alongside Pierre over the summer. The three will have an increased leadership role now in Pierre's absence, with forward Bobby Wehrli being the only scholarship senior on the roster now.
The juniors all echo Miller's sentiments about Pierre and his future.
"It's just a decision he has to make with him and his family," Smith said. "I'm sure that he'll make the best one."
While the Flyers will have to fill the void, whether temporary or permanent, left by Pierre, the preseason honor helps validate the team's confidence in their current personnel and the success they've proven to be able to achieve.
"I think when you combine the fact that UD Arena is our home floor and you have some guys that have won a lot of games right now playing a lot of minutes, clearly they [the voters] feel like there's a culture here that's about winning," Miller said.
Sophomore guard Darrell Davis should be one of those players getting a lot of minutes this season. The sharpshooter has worked in the offseason to develop other aspects of his game, and Miller expects big things from Davis now that he has a year of college experience under his belt.
One of the newcomers this season is redshirt junior guard Charles Cooke, who sat out last season after transferring from James Madison. He figures to begin the season in the starting lineup, and will look to make his mark on the Dayton program during his two years here.
Four true first-years and a redshirt first-year will not only make their Dayton debut, but also their collegiate debuts this season. Forwards Ryan Mikesell, Sam Miller and Xeyrius Williams will add some much needed size and depth down low for the Flyers. However, no one should make as much of an impact as 6-foot-11 redshirt first-year center Steve McElvene, who was academically ineligible last season.
First-year point guard John Crosby will get to hone his craft while learning from Smith's example. He already showed some flashes of potential at the Red-Blue scrimmage two weekends ago.
"I think the great thing about John is that he does have natural ability, he has natural playmaking ability," Miller said. "I think what [we're] trying to do with John is, like all of our young guys, but in particular a point guard, he's got to learn the system."
The 2015-16 schedule is tied with last year's for the number of nationally televised games, with 21, including a spot on ESPN's 24-hour college basketball tipoff marathon when Dayton hosts Alabama Nov. 17.
The Flyers will once again compete in a late November tournament, when they will travel to Orlando, Florida, for the AdvoCare Invitational Nov. 26-29. They will meet Iowa, an NCAA Tournament team last year out of the Big Ten Conference, in the first round. From there, potential matchups with Notre Dame and Xavier as the bracket works itself out will provide the Flyers with stiff early-season tests.
Dayton will play only one true road non-conference game, Dec. 9 at Vanderbilt. Despite the Flyers' placement last year in the First Four, a placement most people reasoned was because of a lack of respect for Dayton's schedule, Miller is not worried about what a lack of non-conference road games might cause at the end of the season.
"I think last year was a total joke," Miller said. "I think the selection committee greatly under-seeded us, I think that's why we advanced… I thought the selection committee was way off on about seven to 10 teams, not just us."
Miller thinks the conference is improved over last season, and sees the possibility for up to six conference teams getting a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
"Depending on how the non-conference [season] goes, I think the A-10 is definitely between a four and a six bid league this year, so you can't ask for more than that."
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Q: Is it possible to make GoogleTest for a QMLExtensionPlugin? I'm trying GoogleTest for the first time and I need to test a QML plugin. I am working in QtCreator and I have already made a QuickTest for the same plugin. But I also wanted to run GoogleTest on the same. I went through the README for GoogleTest and I believe I have configured the project correctly, but I'm now getting 'undefined reference errors', probably due to incorrectly linking my library.
But then I began to wonder if it is actually possible to make a GoogleTest for a QML Extension Plugin. Or if it is possible is really a good idea to use GoogleTest over QuickTest? I could not find any examples of GoogleTest on QML Plugins.  Can anyone throw some light on usage of GoogleTest on QML plugins please?


Welcome back to another episode of the New Grad Radio Podcast. In today's episode, I talk about the different areas that encompass the ED that I work in. I also quickly highlight what happens in each area, and what my role entails as a Registered Nurse. Remember each ED is different; a metro major trauma centre will be different in regards to resources, staffing etc than a rural regional centre; however I believe the basics of each area should be highly transferable as to what to expect.


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GNU Lesser General Public License (dříve GNU Library General Public License) nebo LGPL je licence svobodného softwaru, publikovaná Free Software Foundation. Byla navržena jako kompromis mezi silně copyleftovou licencí GNU General Public License (GPL) a permisivními licencemi, jako jsou BSD licence nebo MIT Licence. GNU Lesser General Public License byla napsána v roce 1991 (a aktualizována v roce 1999, znovu pak 2007) Richardem Stallmanem s právními radami Ebena Moglena.

LGPL aplikuje copyleftové restrikce na program samotný, neuplatňuje je však na jiný software, který tento program toliko linkuje. Existují však určité další restrikce na tento software.

LGPL se primárně používá pro softwarové knihovny, využívá se však i pro samostatné aplikace, mezi nejznámější patří Mozilla a LibreOffice.

Odlišnosti od GPL
Hlavním rozdílem mezi GPL a LGPL je, že dílo pod LGPL lze linkovat (v případě knihovny "užívat") programem, která nemá licenci (L)GPL, a který může být jak svobodný software, tak software proprietární. Tento program (který není pod (L)GPL) lze šířit pod libovolnými licenčními podmínkami, pokud nejde o odvozené dílo. Pokud to odvozené dílo je, podmínky musí umožňovat "modifikace pro uživatelovu vlastní potřebu a reverzní inženýrství pro ladění takových modifikací". Zda je dílo, které používá LGPL program odvozeným dílem či nikoli, je právní otázka. Samostatný spustitelný soubor, který dynamicky linkuje knihovnu, je obecně přijímán jako dílo, které není odvozené od knihovny. Považuje se za "dílo, které používá knihovnu" a platí pro něj sekce 5 licence LGPL.

 Program, který neobsahuje žádnou část odvozenou od kterékoli části knihovny, ale je navržen tak, aby s knihovnou pracoval zkompilováním nebo slinkováním s ní, se nazývá jako "dílo, které používá knihovnu". Takové dílo, izolované, není odvozeným dílem knihovny, a proto spadá mimo působnost této licence.

V zásadě musí být možné linkovat software s novější verzí programu pod LGPL. Nejčastěji používanou metodou, jak to udělat, je použít "vhodný mechanismus pro linkování sdílené knihovny". Alternativně je povoleno použít staticky linkovanou knihovnu, pokud se poskytne buď zdrojový kód nebo linkovatelné objektové soubory.

Jednou z vlastností LGPL je, že kdokoli může kteroukoli část softwaru šířeného pod LGPL převést pod licenci GPL (sekce 3 této licence). To je užitečné pro přímé použití kódu pod licencí LGPL v knihovnách nebo aplikacích, které mají licenci GPL, nebo pokud někdo chce vytvořit verzi s tímto kódem, kterou nebude možné používat v proprietárních produktech.

Volba licence pro knihovnu (GPL nebo LGPL)
Dřívější název "GNU Library General Public License" vytvářel u některých lidí dojem, že chce FSF pro všechny knihovny používat LGPL a pro všechny programy GPL. V únoru 1999 napsal Richard Stallman esej Proč byste neměli použít Lesser GPL pro vaši příští knihovnu, kde vysvětluje, proč tomu tak je, a že se nemusí nutně pro knihovny používat LGPL:

 Která licence je pro danou knihovnu nejlepší, je věcí strategie, a záleží to na podrobnostech dané situace. V současnosti je většina knihoven GNU šířena pod licencí Library GPL, a znamená to, že používáme pouze jednu z těchto dvou strategií [umožnit/neumožnit proprietárním programům používat knihovnu] , a opomíjíme tu druhou. Hledáme však cestu, jak uvolnit více knihoven pod běžnou GPL.

V kontrastu s dojmy veřejnosti, to však neznamená, že by FSF zavrhla LGPL, pouze že by neměla být tato licence používána pro všechny knihovny — jak říká esej:

 Použití normální GPL není výhodné pro všechny knihovny. Existují důvody, proč může být lepší v určitých případech použít Lesser GPL.

Stallman a FSF někdy skutečně obhajují i licence ještě méně restriktivní než LGPL jako věc strategie (maximalizovat svobodu uživatelů). Markantním případem bylo Stallmanovo přijetí licence typu BSD u projektu Vorbis pro jeho knihovny.

Specifika programovacích jazyků
Licence používá terminologii, která je zamýšlena především pro aplikace napsané v jazyce C nebo jeho rodině. Společnost Franz Inc. publikovala svoji vlastní preambuli k licenci, aby objasnila terminologii v kontextu jazyka Lisp. LGPL s touto preambulí je někdy označována jako LLGPL.

Jazyk Ada má navíc speciální vlastnost, že může používat licenci MGPL.

LGPL vzhledem k dědičnosti (v programování)
Určité obavy vyvstaly ohledně toho, zda lze objektové třídy pod LGPL dědit v kódu, který není pod (L)GPL. Obecně jsou tyto obavy nepodložené, a vysvětlení dává oficiální web GNU:

 LGPL neobsahuje žádnou zvláštní podmínku pro dědičnost, protože to není potřeba. Dědičnost vytváří odvozené dílo stejným způsobem, jako tradiční linkování, a tedy LGPL povoluje tento typ odvozeného díla stejně, jako povoluje běžná volání funkcí.

Reference

Související články
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 GNU Free Documentation License
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Externí odkazy
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"The Thanksgiving Song" by Adam Sandler
If you're drowning in Thanksgiving prep, here's a little something to cheer you up… thanks to the the oureyesopen blog.
This week for Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has prompted us with songs pertaining to Bounty/Dessert/Eat/Feast/Food/Hungry/Turkey.
On November 21, 1992, Kevin Nealon played the news anchor for Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The segment was meant to be the beginning of SNL cast members to write & perform a song each Thanksgiving holiday, however, the next year Adam Sandler performed a different version of the song in a Bruce Springsteen style with the help of Nealon. On July 25, 1993, Sandler performed this song at The Strand in Redondo Beach, California. This performance was recorded & was featured on Sandler's debut album "They're All Gonna Laugh At You". Sandler has gone on to have a huge career in film & his comedic following isn't too shabby either. Both versions revolve around nothing but TURKEY! Happy Thanksgiving all!
"They wanna hear the thanksgiving song! All right.."
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Baba Yaga Witch Readers Theater ~ Play Scripts for Kids No Reviews Posted.
Hello, everyone. This play is "Baba Yaga." It's as famous in Russia as "Cinderella" is here. The story is brought to you by Stories to Grow by.
It's cold out here in the tundra of Russia. "Tundra" means no trees, and this land is flat and COLD. But inside the hut where Natasha lives with her father, Grigori (pronounce: grih-GORY) (gestures to Natasha and Grigori), it's warm. That's what a big cozy fire will do.
(laughs) You're silly, Papa. There aren't any monsters in the forest – except maybe the witch Baba Yaga!
That old legend! This monster was real, I swear, hand on heart! I went out to collect firewood on Tuesday morning and I saw this big nasty-looking thing come out from the trees!
Yikes! What did it look like?
Well, it was hairy, with thick black fur! And HUGE teeth! (picks up two pieces of bread and holds them to mouth as if they are teeth, making growling sounds) Grrr!
(laughs) And what did it do?
Oh, it slowly ambled up to the house, like this (walks slowly to Natasha, swinging back and forth) And it said "Grigori! I'm coming to your house! I will eat you and your daughter! And all your bread and vegetables, too!" and I looked at the monster! And I said, "Monster! You will not come here, or I will… I will… wear you as a fur coat! Now begone!" And I threw some wood at him!
Papa, you and your stories!
Actually, we need this bread. We don't have much food in the house.
It's all right, Papa. We'll share what we have, the way we always do.
Actually, Natasha. I need to tell you something. There's going to be a change in our lives. A wonderful change.
What do you mean, Papa?
You see, today I met (trill of music from offstage, as from a bell or harp) a beautiful lady.
She's enchanting, Natasha. (dramatically) Her hair, her eyes… (same trill of music) Even her name, Inga – is spellbinding!
Natasha, she's the one for me! I knew it right away. Of course I had to ask her to marry me.
You didn't HAVE to, Papa. You only just met the lady!
It felt like I've known her for years. So I asked her, right then and there!
Of course she said "no," right?
She said (same trill of music) YES! Oh, happiest of days!
(to audience) Oh, my goodness! (to Grigori) Papa, why do your eyes look so funny, all of a sudden?
But Papa, I… I don't even know what she is like!
(turns to look offstage) Ah, there she is now! (calls) Come in, darling!
(notices Natasha) And this is…?
Ah, yes! You remember my telling you about my daughter … This is Natasha.
(deadpan) Right. How could one forget?
(frightened) It's a p-pleasure to… meet you.
(turns her back on Natasha) Maybe. (points to the fireplace) Is it you who let the fire go out?
Ah! You are so observant to notice, my darling. We are nearly out of firewood. I'll go to the woodshed and chop some more. It will be another cold night.
Darling, why strain yourself? Let Natasha do it. The fresh air will do her good.
I didn't think of that! How very considerate of you, my pet.
And besides, (strokes Grigori's face and he purrs) it will give us a chance to spend some quality time together.
(sighs loudly, then says sternly to Natasha) Natasha! You must go outside right away and cut more firewood.
But Papa! The axe is too heavy for me! I don't even know how to use it. And it's freezing outside!
For goodness sake! (points dramatically to Natasha) Does she always make EXCUSE after EXCUSE?
(to Natasha) Go now, Natasha! It's for your own good. No nonsense, now.
Okay, OKAY! (to audience) This is not good.
That winter, it was Natasha who cut the wood. Natasha who fed the pigs and it was Natasha who fed the chickens. Each bitter cold morning it was Natasha who got up early to light the heat stove. When her father and Inga got married, it was Natasha who cooked the wedding feast. And who cleaned up afterward? You guessed – Natasha. The girl was so busy, it was easy to forget she was even there.
Who would bother us at this time of night?
(from outside) Let me in!
(to Inga) Who could that be?
Papa, I cut the firewood, I cleaned the tools. I washed the pigs. I fed the chickens. I counted exactly how many crickets there are in the foothill at the bottom of the yard – that's 46. (to audience) Although I can't imagine why we needed that information! (turns back to Father) Can I come back inside now where it's warm?
Papa! I live here too, don't I?
(to audience) Exactly the problem. (crooning, to Natasha) Feeding chickens and counting crickets is all well and good. But I have one more errand for you.
(groans) What is it this time?
Natasha, no fuss! Listen to Mother Inga.
(to audience) She's NOT my mother. (to her father) Oh, all right!
(sweetly, to Grigori) Darling, didn't you say you were going to check the pigs?
Did I? Oh, I suppose I must have. Well, I'll be right back.
(to Natasha, in a stern voice) Child, come here. (Natasha tentatively steps forward) One of your dear father's shirts has torn. I need you to go to my sister, Baba Yaga, who lives in the woods. You must ask her to lend us a needle and thread.
But… everyone knows that Baba Yaga, the bony-legged one, is a witch!
That's ridiculous! Do you believe everything you hear?
Baba Yaga lives in the forest. Her hut hops about on chicken legs. She follows children around and when she gets near them, she eats them!
I will not listen to another word of this nonsense!
(picks up a pin cushion and holds it up to Inga) H-here is a pin cushion with a needle and thread, Inga. Can we use this one?
That's MOTHER Inga! (pretends to slap the pin cushion from Natasha's hand – actually, Natasha should throw the needle and thread onto the floor so it looks as if Inga slapped it out of her hand. Note- practice so there is no actual contact) Do NOT argue with me! I will not tolerate your insolence! So help me, I will have your father lock you in the cellar. We'll see how you like THAT.
(sadly gazing at where the needle and thread landed on the floor) So… how do I even find Baba Yaga's house in the forest?
That's the question you SHOULD be asking. I'll show you how to find her house, all right.
Be quiet. There, that nose of yours will point the way to Baba Yaga. Now be off with you!
(looks offstage to Grigori) Papa?
(still brushing his clothes, not looking up) Listen to your mother, Natasha.
But she is not-! (Inga "twists" her nose again) OUCH! I mean, all right already. I'll go.
(distractedly) Knew you'd do the right thing, love.
(throws up her hands in despair as she runs offstage) AUGHH!
I've been wandering around in these woods for hours. I'll never get out! I'll have to be raised by wolves or something! Though maybe that would be better. (rubs her nose) Hey, my nose is throbbing. I must be getting closer!
(gazes at the scene for a moment, then turns to audience) This must be Baba Yaga's hut, all right. But to get in, I'll have to pass through this rusty old gate.
(brightens) Wow, I feel so much better! (twists head and body while keeping the "door" open) You know what they say, when one gate closes, another one opens! Close! (closes) Open! (opens) Close! (closes) Open! (opens) As quiet as a snowflake. Why thank you, Miss! I'm Agata (pronounce: ah-GAH-dah), the gate. Pleased to meet you.
And you, too, Agata. (to audience) I am talking to a gate.
Ah! (to Agata) Excuse me a moment. (to audience) She must be scared by the witch Baba Yaga, poor thing. (approaches Anastasia) Hi, there. Say, may I help you with something?
(cries) Hoo hoo, it's just the worst. My Mistress Baba Yaga has commanded me to sweep up all the leaves. But they're magic, so they're invisible leaves! How can I tell where they are?
(pats Anastasia on the shoulder) There, there. That does sound like a tough break. (rummages through her pockets and produces a small handkerchief) Here, take this handkerchief. Dry your tears.
Uh, you can keep it. It's fine, really.
(reels in fear, then nervously) Doggy! You sound… hungry.
You'd like a little beef, right? Here's some bread, even.
(looks at food on rock and sniffs it) Woof, woof! Pork chops? I haven't had real meat in years!
Not a very big pork chop, but… (to audience) My goodness, the dog talks, too!
(smacks lips in satisfaction) Meat and bread, too. Not bad!
(to audience) Heavens! What they say about Baba Yaga's hut is true!
(from behind Baba Yaga's Hut) Come in and take the weight off your feet, dearie. It's as cheap to sit as it is to stand.
(stops weaving) Do my eyes deceive me? You must be my very own niece that my sister told me about (to audience) How very thoughtful of my sister! (turns back to Natasha) Have you come to visit your Auntie Baba Yaga?
But you must stay a bit and visit. Hmm, how long have you been traveling in the woods, niece?
(holds nose) Well, you smell absolutely ghastly! I'll tell you what. I'll have my servant run you a hot bath. Doesn't that sound nice?
While she's doing that, can you take my place at the loom? (points at the loom) I'm weaving a blanket to cover my bony old legs. But I barely have time to work on it.
There's no harm in a little weaving, right?
Keep it up, dearie. (to audience) That will keep her busy while her bath is readied. (calls off-stage) Anastasia!
Oh, hi there! I'm glad you're better now.
I may be. But you're not.
My Mistress told me to draw a bath for you. A hot one. You know what that means, don't you?
This (airquotes) "bath" of yours is really Baba Yaga's way of cooking you for dinner!
What? Really? (clutches Anastasia's sleeve) I'm in terrible trouble – you must help me!
I wish I could, my friend. But I must do as my Mistress commands. Or I will suffer the same fate.
Of course. (thoughtfully) You know, there might be a way.
Draw the bath, just as your Mistress has commanded.
But use a sieve (pronounce: SIV), a container with holes, to pour in the water. That way the water will keep dribbling out through the holes. The bath will fill very slowly. You'll still be doing her bidding, though.
(nods) Yes, I suppose so. I just hope it gives you enough time.
(to audience, resuming the weaving) I may have delayed my fate. But what good is it? I still have to get out of here! Yet if I leave this loom, even for a moment, Baba Yaga will notice the sound of the loom has stopped.
(from off-stage) Are you weaving, little niece? Are you weaving, my pretty?
(calling to Baba Yaga) I am weaving, Auntie!
Meow! I'm Dmitri (pronounce: (pronounce: duh-MEET-tree) the cat. haven't noticed you here before. Have you seen any mice? I haven't eaten in three days. Meow!
Cheese? (eats it) And it's Bryndza! [pronounce "BRIN-zeh"] Ooh, I haven't tasted Bryndza cheese since I was a kitten! (arms up-stretched) Meow! (to Natasha) Little girl, if you have any smarts at all, I imagine you want to get out of here.
Oh catkin, more than anything!
But if you run away… Meow!…the loom will stop. My Mistress will be warned.
So here's what I can do, child. Step aside. I'll take over the weaving for you.
A lick of cheese goes a long way. (to audience, licks lips) Ah! I can still taste that Brynzda cheese!
One more thing. Take that towel. (nods to it) It's magic. (Natasha picks up the "towel," a roll of wax paper without its cardboard box) Trust me.
You're a talking cat. I trust you.
(growls) A-ha! An escaped child! (recognizes her, and says softly) Oh, it's the kind little girl! If it weren't for you, miss, my tummy would still be rumbling. Go on now. Get away with you, and don't let my Mistress Baba Yaga see you.
I make no noise anymore, thanks to you!
All right, everyone. Line up. I said, NOW!
Now, which one of you miserable lot will tell me how that CHILD escaped? (to Dmitri) How about you, Dmitri? Why didn't you scratch the little girl's eyes out?
Meow! In all the years I've served you, you have given me only water and made me hunt for my dinner. Meow! The girl gave me real cheese.
Ungrateful varmint! I'll throw you in the deep water, mark my words. (to Anastasia) Servant! What of you? Why did you take so long to fill the bath?
Mistress, in all the years I have served you, you have never so much as given me a rag. But that girl gave me a pretty handkerchief.
Infernal wretch! (to Yakov) Yakov (pronounce: YAH-kov)! You miserable hound. Why did you not tear her to pieces when she ran out of the house?
Woof! In all the years that I have served you, you never threw me anything but an old bone. But the girl gave me real meat and bread.
Grr! You'll be lucky to get as much as one dry bone in the future. (to Agata) And you, gate! Why didn't you squeak when she opened you?
…you have to do it yourself! Begone, all of you!
Now where could that girl be?
My nose might have led me to the witch's hut, but it's definitely not leading me out of here!
(to audience) Wait, I just remembered! The towel!
Wow! The towel actually turned into a river!
Curses! Why did I ever create a magic towel in the first place? And how did she get her hands on it?
Now's my chance! I'm out of here!
I despise water, so I can't cross! Drat!
Oh, my handsome husband. You give me far too much attention! But what was that part about how beautiful I am?
(shakes hair and head) Oh, don't I know it! Don't I know it!
(shakes head and rubs eyes, as if returning from a trance) Natasha! How could this be? We were afraid we would never see you again!
(under her breath) Speak for yourself. (to Natasha) Whatever happened to you?
Father, (points to Inga) SHE sent me to the woods, to the witch Baba Yaga. So I would be eaten by her, deep in the forest!
That's an outrageous lie! I will not dignify it with a response.
(to Inga) Inga, the truth. Did you send my daughter to be eaten by the witch Baba Yaga?
I… no! I mean, not exactly… You're making an elephant out of a fly, my dearest. This whole matter is of no consequence, anyway.
Father, Baba Yaga is her SISTER! And that means SHE (points to Inga) is a witch, too!
Insolent child! (to Grigori) Grigori, darling. Isn't it better around here without that yapping child underfoot, getting in the way?
(shakes his head) What, yapping? Underfoot? Wait a minute. (holds hands to ears and shakes head) I feel different, somehow. (to Inga) Ah, I see everything clearly now! You're an enchantress!
Yes, (flirtingly to Grigori) I am enchanting, am I not?
Grigori, darling. Remember, (points to Natasha) she WANTED to go to the woods!
I'll do no such thing!
Grigori. Let's not be rash!
(yells to Inga) And don't ever come back!
(kneels before Natasha) My sweet daughter. How could this have happened? I wish we could go back to how we were before.
Papa, that's what I want more than anything!
Sent off to the woods, all alone you were. How frightening it must have been!
It was. But I met some friends who had troubles of their own. I wonder if I'll ever see them again.
I can't believe it! How did you find me?
When Baba Yaga was chasing you, we followed your tracks and they led us here.
To this nice warm house.
These are the friends I met in the woods, Papa.
(to Dmitri) There lots of mice here, Dmitri.
I could rustle up some pork chops.
A nice gate is always welcome.
Come inside, come in, everyone!
Any friend of Natasha's is welcome here.
Woof! I will guard this house.
Meow! I will keep it free of mice.
I will be the perfect gate.
From then on, they all lived together in Grigori's hut. So maybe it was a little crowded. But it was fun to all be together.
Natasha, her father, and their new friends lived happily together for many years to come. And so our story ends with friends and happiness. As may yours, too.


Now is the time to pre-plant for the spring. Get your Inner Planters planted and ready to drop in come warmer weather. One of the benefits of having DIPS is that you can prepare your Inner Planters NOW indoors on a table and keep the plants inside until you are ready. As soon as the cold weather is gone (Which doesn't matter anyway because you can bring them back inside if you get a cold snap) go out and Drop In your Inner Planters! Also Planting on a table will be great for those with back pain or cannot get down and dig in the dirt.
Dig a hole an inch wider then the Outer Planter to install and deep enough so it is level with the ground.
To keep the Outer Planter even more secure, after you back fill over the stay secure tabs, tap the soil with a block of wood!
You also may choose different material for the back fill in the hole depending on your required drainage. Use a fine stone for more drainage or a dense soil for more water retention.
If you are using the weed barrier with the lock down top, start with one push pin and work your way around for the top to lock in place on it own!


There are Brazilian myths about a mermaid named Iara. She is a popular character often appearing in parades and festivals. She is very beautiful with shiny hair, green eyes and an enchanting voice. She uses her voice to charm men into the water where they drown. Iara is blamed for boating accidents, the disappearance of adults and children and water-related disasters of all sorts. The natives of Amazonia, the region around the Amazon River in Brazil and Colombia, never go near lakes or rivers at night for fear of Iara. It is said that she has destroyed hundreds of ships.
Iara picture courtesay of Genzoman. Click his name to visit his profile.
Iara is called the "Mother of the Waters" and may be related to Yemaya and Mami Wata. Many African beliefs were brought to Brazil by slaves. Originally, Iara seems to have been a water snake. In the nineteenth century the water snake legend was combined with the European mermaid. There still are Brazilian myths of a giant snake called Mboiaçu, who is also a trouble maker. At one time Iara and Mboiaçu may have been the same character.
Interestingly, the name Iara was made up by the Brazilian poet Gonçalves Diaz. It comes from two words in the Tupi language, "ig" water and "iara" lord or lady. Today, Iara is a popular girl's name in Brazil.
I have found this interesting origin myth about Iara that you can read at Not Blue, Nor Red.
From Brazilian myths to Legend of the Mermaid.


Amina, 13, in Heleweyn camp, Ethiopia.
Over the Harvard Graduate School of Education's fifteen years of research on refugee education, the dilemma that is the focus of this week's webinar is the one we hear most about from refugee parents and children. "Approaching the immediate crisis with a long-term perspective" encapsulates a resonant tension in the experiences of refugee families and the design of policies and programs: despite the clear desire for conflict to cease and for return "home" to be possible, most refugee children will spend more than two decades in exile. That's their one shot at education. How do we address this tension? Our work points to ways in which this question is, at core, a question about the purposes of education. To explore this idea, I'm going to begin with a brief story, place it within the "Not A Box" framework, and then connect the story and the framework to thinking about the purposes of refugee education.
The story. Six year ago, my family and I were visiting a nature sanctuary in Botswana, where my husband and I do work. We arrived just as it was getting dark and decided to eat our dinner in the car before setting up our tent. We opened the windows, loving to listen to the fall of night. Shortly, we heard a rustle in the bushes. "Is it a gemsbok?" our older daughter wanted to know. This antelope was her favorite animal. We shone the headlights of the car in the direction of the sound to reveal a rhino, enormous and right there in front of us. For months, every time our younger daughter, who was less than 2 at the time, heard a rustle – of the sheets in her bedroom, of a squirrel in the bushes by the sidewalk in Boston, she knew what it was: "Rhino!" She was learning about the world.
Now the framework. Not A Box is a picture book. The Author-Illustrator, Antoinette Portis has a rabbit character, who starts out sitting in a box. I've seen children all over the world do this – any unclaimed cardboard box can become one of the best play things ever. But the thing is, as this rabbit and all children know, it's not a box. It's a car. Or it's a robot. Or it's a rhino hospital. It's so many things! Just like the rustle: it's sheets, it's a squirrel. But the rhino, or the grown up, is bigger and more powerful, and that idea sticks. That rustle, it's a rhino. That car-robot-rhino hospital. No. It's a box.
I've been in many situations where I've have gotten up the courage to speak, shared my ideas, which are different from what I have been hearing, and then heard back, "Oh yes, that's so-and-so's idea, the ABCD-XYZ framework." Just as I am thinking, "Not exactly," it's too late. The label is slapped, the discussion moves on, and my Not A Box idea gets placed neatly into a box.
Many people also experienced their identities as being outside of any box those around them can imagine. Refugee children and families have this experience daily. Their experiences, their lives, the futures they imagine for themselves don't fit neatly into the boxes of nation-state borders, into the boxes of schooling, and into the boxes of belonging. They learn about a world in which they don't fit.
The government schools in the area of Cairo where the family could now afford rent were of very poor quality, and her mother felt as if Manar were learning very little. The only other school options were problematic as well: at the costly private school Manar initially attended, her teachers were "warm and caring," but the other children teased and bullied her incessantly to the point where she felt unsafe; and the informal Syrian school, which was free and followed the Syrian curriculum, would keep her connected to a Syrian community but isolated from Egyptian society and any credentials that she would need to stay in school. Manar was learning about a world in which there was not a "good school" that fit her.
The United Nations outlines three possible "durable or comprehensive solutions" for refugees. The idea is that these "solutions" represent an end to the persecution that led to a refugee's flight. The solutions are resettlement to a distant country, like Canada or Norway; return to the country of origin, like Manar to Syria; or long-term integration in the host country, like Manar in Egypt.
The problem is that Manar can't predict which of these durable solutions might be available to her. This uncertainty has implications for determining the criteria for a "good school." What kind of education would allow her to bridge her present reality in exile in Egypt with an imagined, but uncertain future?
Would she return to Syria? If so, the informal Syrian school could provide a safe temporary environment and perhaps ease transition back to school in Syria.
Would she remain in exile in Egypt? If so, following the Egyptian curriculum and obtaining Egyptian certification could help her continue her studies and create a livelihood. And creating strong relationships with teachers and peers in Egyptian schools could be worth the challenging and long-term investment.
Would she seek to move onward, toward Europe? If so, strong basic skills and certification that could transfer to another national context could be key.
But Manar can't answer these questions. Her choices of schooling place her on a pathway to a certain future, but that future is unknowable. Refugee families, along with policymakers and teachers, struggle daily with the uncertainty of unknowable futures. But they must make decisions, in the present, about the curriculum that refugees will follow, the language in which they will learn, the kinds of certification they will receive, and the types of schools that might best prepare them for work and for life, both in the present and in the future. They are really trying to answer, what is the purpose of education?
Education of refugees helps us to see just how neatly education has been packaged into boxes labeled "nation-state." The power of this nation-state box approach is like the rhino, like the grown up. It sticks. But it does not always reflect the ways in which refugees seek opportunities. We know that young people growing up today – sitting in cardboard boxes in Kabul or Kingston, Bujumbura or Beirut – imagine and plan for lives that transcend nation-states. For Manar to embed herself in more than one nation-state could be a strategy to combat the uncertainty and to leave open multiple possible futures. At the same time, in most countries refugees cannot access rights that would enable them to create these futures; they do not have the right to work or to own property. Education for multiple futures could keep open the options, but no matter what kind of education, these possibilities for Manar will still depend on the restrictions that nation-states impose on her. It will depend on the boxes.
The futures of millions of refugee children like Manar will depend on making our nation-states, and the education within them, less box and more Not A Box.
Some of the ideas in this blog were shared in the Askwith Forum: Learning to Change the World, at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on October 27, 2017. You can watch the video of that event here.


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Pop-Up Screens Outdoor Screening: 10 Things I Hate About You
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Teen drama in the park
"A bright little romantic comedy, nicely and sharply written."
- The Guardian
Pop Up Screens aim to bring brilliant films to cool locations. For this one head to Greenwich Peninsula Central Park for a lot of lovely food, amazing popcorn and a fully stocked bar. If you'd prefer to bring your own picnic that's ok, but it must be noted you will be missing out on burgers from the guy that supplies Harrods. For this one, get ready for the 1999 teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You, starring Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt alongside the late, great Heath Ledger. Shakespeare's Taming Of The Shrew gets updated to a stereotypical high-school in America. Popular, pretty Bianca Stratford is in dilemma. A family rule forbids her from dating until her unpopular, rebellious, boy-hating older sister Kat gets a suitor of her own. In an attempt to win Bianca, a potential boyfriend desperately attempts to set Kat up with Patrick Verona, another rebel whom may just be able to win Kat's heart. "Teen comedy that is somehow tried and true, but fresh all at the same time." – Empire "Not only does the movie feature a surprisingly edgy and intelligent script, but it offers a group of characters capable of holding an audience's interest for more than 90 minutes." – ReelViews Certificate 12.	Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes.
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We are very grateful to have received a donation from the team at Halifax Luton last week. As part of the Lloyds Banking Group pledge to actively support local communities, the Halifax Mortgage Team that covers Northants, Beds and Bucks raised over £1000 in support of the Food Banks in the area. A massive thanks to everyone involved for their support.


The American Red Cross Lifeguard Course will be held May 2 4, & 6.
The following are pre-requisites you MUST be able to accomplish in order to participate in the class.
These pre-requisites are established by the American Red Cross and we must adhere to them.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. | Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. | Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. | Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
■ Attend and participate in all class sessions.
■ Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
■ Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
Section 2—Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent.
All class participants that pass the course will be receiving their certificate by email. Therefore we will need a current email address.
The following are the dates, times, locations, and activities planned for the training.
Thursday May 2 at 4pm - 10pm Hickory Grove School Pool.
Saturday May 4 7am - 4pm Brookville YMCA.
Monday May 6 4pm - 9pm Hickory Grove School Pool.


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San Angelo Central's Rosas taking swing at Baylor
Charles Bryce
As a testament to what the community thinks about him, the parking lot was almost full Wednesday night at the San Angelo ISD Administration Building for San Angelo Central High School baseball standout Rance Rosas' college signing with Baylor University.
Rosas has his senior season to look forward to this coming spring with the Bobcats, but he's already gotten his plans out of the way for the next level.
"It's D-I baseball and it's the highest baseball you can play going into college," the Bobcats outfielder said. "It's just a dream come true to go to a big Division-I school, especially a Big 12 powerhouse, and be able to play against the best competition in the country."
Rosas has lived in San Angelo his whole life and he's seen the Bobcats produce a number of high-caliber players who went on to play big-time college baseball.
"It was just three or four years ago in this same room when I came to watch Davis Martin sign," the Central senior said of the former Texas Tech standout and 2018 Major League Baseball draft pick.
"I was in the eighth grade at the time and that's when I really figured out that I wanted to really try to do something with my life and go play Division-I baseball. That really set a spark in me."
Last year as a junior, the first-team all-District 8-6A selection and All-West Texas performer batted .351 with an on-base percentage of .459 and a slugging percentage of .613. He had 30 RBIs, nine doubles, four triples and four home runs. He hit .395 with runners in scoring position and scored 38 runs. Rosas also had 23 steals and was caught stealing just twice. He had a .857 fielding percentage.
As a team, Central finished third in the district and lost to South Grand Prairie in bidistrict with a 15-19 overall mark.
Central head coach Patrick Penry talked about what Rosas has meant to his program.
"Rance has been a starter for us since he was a freshman and anything that we've asked him to do, he's answered the call," Penry said. "We've asked him to play second, third and short and we've asked him to pitch.
"And then he's making the transition to the outfield this year. Anything that we've asked, he's embraced it and that's the kind of player that Baylor's getting, a guy who's willing to do anything and everything for his team."
The Central coach says Rosas is a well-rounded young man on and off the field.
"He's not only the fastest kid in Texas, but his work ethic is one of the best in Texas," Penry said. "He's a great leader and a great teammate. He always puts others in front of himself. To me, that means more than anything that you can do on a baseball field. He brings out the best in everybody around him."
Central will begin a new chapter this coming spring, competing in 3-6A against primarily Dallas-Fort Worth area teams.
Rosas has some unfinished business to take care of with the Bobcats before he turns the page.
"The sky's the limit for us," the speedster said. "With all the seniors that we have, we know exactly what we have. We just need to go out and compete like we can."
He talked about making the switch to center field this year.
"I just made the change this past summer and played out there full-time and I love it," Rosas said. "It's just easier for me because with my speed I can just trot to a ball or run to a ball. It's really fun out there. I'm not going to lie."
With his kind of talent, there's a good chance that Rosas could be selected in the MLB Draft this coming spring, which would give him an option other than college if he takes the bait.
"We're just going one step at a time right now," Rosas said. "We're just going high school season and whatever comes after that comes after that."


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Monday, 25th June, 2018 7.00 pm
Venue: Front Committee Room - Town Hall, Reigate. View directions
Contact: Democratic Services (01737 276182) Email: Democratic@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R. C. Newstead (substituted for by Councillor F. Kelly); and co-opted Member Councillor Mrs. J. Ashton of Salfords and Sidlow Parish Council.
Election of Chairman
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View the decision for item 2.
To agree the appointment of Chairman for the municipal year 2018-19.
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs. R. S. Turner be elected Chairman of the Committee for the Municipal Year 2018/19.
Councillor Mrs. R. S. Turner took the Chair.
Election of Vice Chairman
To agree the appointment of Vice Chairman for the municipal year 2018-19.
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs. R. Mill be elected Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the Municipal Year 2018/19.
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To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2016 be approved as a correct record.
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To provide an update on the key elements of the Standards arrangements at Reigate and Banstead, including the Code of Conduct, Register of Interests, complaints and arrangements for appointing a statutory Monitoring Officer.
The Committee received an update on Standards matters from the Interim Monitoring Officer. The report covered:
· Code of Conduct;
· Register of Interests;
· Complaints procedures;
· Code of Conduct complaints 2017/18;
· Group Leader meetings;
· Member training;
· Arrangements for appointing a statutory Monitoring Officer.
Members asked why the formal process for complaints in respect of Members and the Code of Conduct only related to complaints about something that occurred within the last six months. The Interim Monitoring Officer explained that, for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerned, it was not practical to investigate complaints more than six months ago. Despite this, the Interim Monitoring Officer still undertook to investigate and resolve those complaints which were more than six months old on an informal basis. The Interim Monitoring Officer highlighted the importance of the role of political Group Leaders in resolving complaints since the Localism Act 2011 which abolished the Standards Board regime.
Members sought to improve the transparency of those complaints which were not brought to the Standards Committee. With this in mind, the Committee expressed a desire to review the Code of Conduct and terms of reference of the Standards Committee. The Interim Monitoring Officer advised Members that the timing of such a review would be more prudent when a permanent appointment had been made to the position of Monitoring Officer.
The Committee discussed the Code of Conduct training arrangements in place for Members, the Member/officer protocol and the nature of the complaints typically received by the Interim Monitoring Officer.
RESOLVED that the report be noted.
Any other urgent business
To consider any other urgent business.


Answer the questions: What happened? When did it happen?
Example: Monthly or quarterly financial reports.We all know about these. They're generated on a regular basis and describe just "what happened" in a particular area. They're useful to some extent, but not for making long-term decisions.
Answer the questions: How many? How often? Where?
Example: Custom reports that describe the number of hospital patients for every diagnosis code for each day of the week.At their best, ad hoc reports let you ask the questions and request a couple of custom reports to find the answers.
Answers the questions: Where exactly is the problem? How do I find the answers?
Example: Sort and explore data about different types of cell phone users and their calling behaviors.Query drilldown allows for a little bit of discovery. OLAP lets you manipulate the data yourself to find out how many, what color and where.
Answer the questions: When should I react? What actions are needed now?
Example: Sales executives receive alerts when sales targets are falling behind.With alerts, you can learn when you have a problem and be notified when something similar happens again in the future. Alerts can appear via e-mail, RSS feeds or as red dials on a scorecard or dashboard.
Answers the questions: Why is this happening? What opportunities am I missing?
Example: Banks can discover why an increasing number of customers are refinancing their homes.Here we can begin to run some complex analytics, like frequency models and regression analysis. We can begin to look at why things are happening using the stored data and then begin to answer questions based on the data.
Answers the questions: What if these trends continue? How much is needed? When will it be needed?
Example: Retailers can predict how demand for individual products will vary from store to store.Forecasting is one of the hottest markets – and hottest analytical applications – right now. It applies everywhere. In particular, forecasting demand helps supply just enough inventory, so you don't run out or have too much.
Answers the questions: What will happen next? How will it affect my business?
Example: Hotels and casinos can predict which VIP customers will be more interested in particular vacation packages.If you have 10 million customers and want to do a marketing campaign, who's most likely to respond? How do you segment that group? And how do you determine who's most likely to leave your organization? Predictive modeling provides the answers.
Answers the question: How do we do things better? What is the best decision for a complex problem?
Example: Given business priorities, resource constraints and available technology, determine the best way to optimize your IT platform to satisfy the needs of every user.Optimization supports innovation. It takes your resources and needs into consideration and helps you find the best possible way to accomplish your goals.
The majority of analytic offerings available today fall into one of the first four areas, which report historical data on what happened in the past but no insight about the future. For simple business problems, these analytic solutions will be all you need. But if you're asking more complex questions or looking for predictive insight, you need to look at the second half of the spectrum. Even better, if you can learn to use these technologies together and identify what type of analytics to use for every individual situation, you'll really be increasing your chances for true business intelligence.
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Importance of dispersal in coral reef fishes.
Among vertebrates, coral reef fishes are a spectacularly diverse group currently threatened by different forms of human activities. Such a situation has added impetus to the understanding of ecological processes that regulate their diversity. The aim of this dissertation is to assess the role of dispersal in processes that maintain the diversity of coral reef fishes at levels of integration ranging from populations to communities. I started by reviewing existing information of dispersal in coral reef fishes and showing that critical methodological artifacts, biases and alternative interpretations limit any conclusion on the extent to which reef fish populations are "open" or "closed" systems. I then used a variety of approaches and databases to show that during the process of dispersal species interchange propagules among populations (Chapters 2, 3, 4) likely affecting the dynamics of their populations, the geographical extent of their range (Chapter 5) and their presence in communities within the range (Chapter 6). These broad effects of dispersal on diversity patterns suggest that the maintenance of coral reef fish diversity will strongly depend on the extent to which conservation strategies warranty the connectivity that maintain such patterns. This thesis is one of the first attempt to unify principles for the development of a paradigm to apply dispersal theory to different levels of biological organization at different spatial scales.Dept. of Biological Sciences. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis2004 .M673. Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 66-07, Section: B, page: 3518. Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 2005.
Mora, Camilo., "Importance of dispersal in coral reef fishes." (2005). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2400.


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La Tamiami Trail est une route américaine située en Floride, aux États-Unis et ouverte en 1928. Orientée Est-Ouest, elle tire son nom de ce qu'elle facilite le trajet en Tampa et Miami en traversant les Everglades. Elle longe le Tamiami Canal sur une grande partie de sa longueur et constitue par ailleurs la frontière Nord du parc national des Everglades.

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HomeOPINIONCOLUMNSGuest Editorial: Why UFC 200 needs GSP (and why GSP doesn't need UFC 200)
Guest Editorial: Why UFC 200 needs GSP (and why GSP doesn't need UFC 200)
By Dan Cooper, Guest Contributor
George St. Pierre (photo by Jason Silva © USA Today Sports)
The following editorial was sent in by MMATorch reader Dan Cooper.
When the first wave of fight announcements rolled in last week for the much-heralded UFC 200 event, it didn't quite feel right. Something was missing. Sure, the fights themselves look great on paper (even if a couple of the higher profile bouts are rematches) and from top to bottom, the card thus far is full of intrigue, talent, and potential. Whilst there are certainly more than a few MMA fans scratching their heads at the McGregor-Diaz rematch, to a certain extent, the UFC's hands were tied. With the Irishman coming of a loss and yet seemingly hellbent on proving himself outside of the featherweight division, options for McGregor were suddenly much more finite than the limitless heavens that Mystic Mac had us all stargazing into for the past year. Add to that the fact that Dana and company are no longer entirely in the driving seat when it comes to determining McGregor's next opponents and we are where we are. Ignoring the high-profile immediate rematch that nobody asked for, you're theoretically left with a queue of contenders for highlight reel matches. Aldo-Edgar, Tate-Nunes, Velasquez-Browne, and Hendricks-Gastelum all have massive potential. So what on earth could possibly be missing?
Gold, baby.
After all, for longtime fans of the sport, it's difficult not to compare UFC 200 to its centennial predecessor. Contextually, UFC 100 found the company in something of a similar spot to 2016 as they looked all set to make the leap to the next level. In Brock Lesnar, the organisation had a superstar who had the pre-existing exposure to take MMA further into the mainstream – meanwhile, (despite having already captured the UFC Heavyweight Title) fans and press were riven as to whether Lesnar actually had the talent to lead the UFC into its bright new dawn. Fast forward seven years and countless shows, and once again the company has the necessary superstars to elevate it further into the public consciousness; though once again, with McGregor and Rousey having lost their vaunted auras of invincibility and Jon Jones seemingly obsessed on methodically working his way through every traffic violation in the New Mexico penal code, the jury is out as to whether this current crop have what it takes to get the company to where it wants to be.
What UFC 200 doesn't yet share with its older brother is that alluring sheen of championship gold. Currently, the July card has a dearth of true championship fights. To compare, UFC 100's top three fights featured two major title matches (Lesnar-Mir, GSP-Alves) and a middleweight number one contender's bout in the form of Henderson/Bisping. As of right now, despite the organisation boasting twice as many champions as it did when UFC 100 aired, UFC 200 features just one legitimate money bout (Aldo-Edgar isn't for a legitimate championship and is instead more of a title eliminator with an interim title tacked on). Although the recently announced Tate-Nunes title fight should be a real barn-burner, there are presently no other belts on the line at what has been purported to be the UFC's biggest show ever, the event set to finally top that nine year-old buy rate record from UFC 100 and catapult the company to the much-heralded "next level."
Surely then, another championship fight is coming… but from where? With the heavyweight, middleweight, and bantamweight divisions all featuring bouts of their own too close to the big night to be booked again, it won't be any of those. We can rule out Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk too, as she defends her title against Claudia Gadelha the night before UFC 200 at the TUF 23 Finale. In spite of Jon Jones' incessant trolling of Daniel Cormier on Twitter, it's doubtful that he'd really bet on himself making two fights inside forty-seven days, and with their recent history of plans backfiring, neither will the UFC. With the same logic probably applying to the winner of Johnson and Cejudo (who also fight on the same night as Jones), that leaves us with two possible options: a lightweight rematch between Rafael Dos Anjos and the newly-available Khabib Nurmagomedov – the only man to beat the current champ inside the Octagon – or perhaps the long mooted Robbie Lawler-Carlos Condit Welterweight Title rematch.
With both fights being rematches, are either of these bouts feasible title matches for UFC 200? Perhaps not, we suspect, otherwise the card really does start to look like a UFC Greatest Hits tribute album. Speaking of Lawler, we haven't seen the Welterweight Champion in action since the turn of the year, and with no announced opponent as of yet, it's hard not to imagine that there's feverish work going on behind the scenes to put something together, but with whom? Carlos Condit may be more than deserving of another shot, but as previously mentioned, with two, possibly three rematches already on the docket, adding another one to the mix may just be a bridge too far. With Thompson and McDonald tied up in a title eliminator, that only really leaves one option.
I'm talking, of course, about Georges St-Pierre.
It isn't just about the title here either. With the exception of the UFC's long-awaited first event at Madison Square Garden later this year, there aren't many events with the lofty status to welcome back the welterweight icon who never lost his UFC belt. Adding the untainted aura of a true legend to the card to face off against the current champ (who seems to garner Fight Of The Year nominations every time he steps into the cage), would surely cement UFC 200's status as the Greatest MMA Card Ever. Stylistically, it isn't a bad matchup for the former champ either: Lawler's takedown defence isn't his greatest asset, and if St-Pierre could avoid getting drawn into a war with Lawler, then his chances of a successful return to the octagon would be pretty good.
Does that mean that GSP should return, though?
It's reasonable to conclude that St. Pierre's risk-averse style in the Octagon extends to his choices outside of it too. Whilst Lawler may be a good match on paper, the current champion's real strength is not so easily quantified: Lawler's ability to dig deep and find hitherto unknown reserves are enough to stir unease in any opponent, even GSP. Despite being ahead in fights, multiple opponents have been unable to call on the same tenacity as Lawler, finding him not only impossible to put away, but also that he improbably grows stronger as their own vigour wanes. That said, for GSP, whose legacy and wealth are assured, it's all about competition and the temptation to prove himself against such a man must be an alluring one indeed.
Ultimately, there is more for GSP to consider than just the man standing opposite him when the cage door shuts. St-Pierre has suffered approximately eight hundred head shots during the course of his career, he's thirty-four years old, and lest we forget, the last time he left the Octagon, he was bloodied and bruised like never before; victorious or not, there was a palpable sense that his era of dominance as the sport's greatest pound for pound fighter was drawing to a close. Beyond that, there's one more good reason for GSP to sit back and let his legacy do the talking: from the moment he announced his leave of absence, Dana White and the UFC have treated him with little but scorn and disrespect, from White's tirade during the UFC 167 post-fight press conference through to rubbishing his legacy by comparing him unfavourably to Conor McGregor. And all of this because the French-Canadian superstar had the temerity to talk about such Evil (with a capital E!) concepts as improved drug testing and a fighter's union.
So Georges, my advice? Don't do it. Part of creating a great legacy means always leaving them wanting more, and right now, they want you a lot more than you want them. Much like myself, I advise you to enjoy UFC 200 from the comfort of your couch – you've got absolutely nothing left to prove. Sure, the spotlight may be tempting – and it may never shine as brightly as it will at UFC 200 – but all it can ever offer is MMA immortality, and your place in that pantheon has long been assured
[Photo (c) Jason Silva via USA Today Sports]
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Indian Navy has announce the Recruitment of post of Sailor-Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) 02/2019 Batch. There are Many Interested & Eligible Candidates who filled there Online Application Form. The Process of Submitting the Online Application form was Started from 02.06.2018 and the Last Date for Submitting the Online Application Form was 15.06.2018. Candidates Can Check the Details of Recruitment from the Below Provided Link.
The Exam was Conducted Successfully for the Above Vacant Posts. The Exam was Schedule on Sept/Oct, 2018 & Date will be Mention on the Candidates Admit Card. The written Exam was Conducted First. The Exam Will be Written Objective Type & Time Duration One Hour (60 Minutes). The Exam Will be Bilingual in both Hindi & English. More Details about the Exam is Provided Below.
I clear ssr with 23.5 marks from maharashtra i clear PFT and medical without any negative point.
Should I come in final merit list?
one subject me 3 mark he state Maharashtra he. Kay mirit list me number aayega. Pls tell me sir!
What is the final cut off of navy SSR& AA.


There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo has grown in to one the NBA's elites. Voted as a starter on the East All-Stars in his first appearance in the All-Star game, as well as the leagues 'Most Improved Player' last season, it's crystal clear that both players and fans realize the ability of the 'Greek Freak'.
The 22 year old is coming off the back of his fourth season for the Milwaukee Bucks, and had career highs across the board. Giannis became the first player in NBA history to finish in the Top 25 in the league for points, assists, rebounds, steals and blocks in the same season!
Despite the early Playoff exit, the future looks incredibly exciting for the Bucks, who may have made the draft pick of the century back in 2013, drafting the unknown Giannis out of Greece with the 15th pick.
Since then, the 6 foot 11 forward has taken great leaps forward and become one of the leagues most dominant players. Many writers believe he is unguardable, and is the heir to Lebron's throne in the Eastern Conference.
It is widely accepted that NBA players reach their prime aged around 27. Giannis still has 5 more years before he even reaches his so called 'prime'. Coming off a 23 point, 5 assists, and 8 rebound season, it's hard to imagine just how could Giannis could be when his prime does come around.
Giannis tweeted Kobe Bryant last week requesting his 'challenge'. Kobe's response? "MVP".
But could Giannis Antetokounmpo be the MVP of the league this season? There is no doubt Giannis will win the MVP award at least once in his career, and will undoubtedly be an All-Star for many years to come. There are many candidates for MVP, but Giannis' individual stats will continue to rise, and so will the Bucks' seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Antetokounmpo ruled himself out of this summers 'Eurobasket' tournament where he was set to represent Greece alongside his brother, Thanasis. A recurring knee injury has ruled him out however. Although this is not expected to effect his preparation too much heading in to his fifth NBA season, a deep tournament run may have been exactly what he needed ahead of a potentially BIG season.
With a weakened Eastern Conference, the Bucks have a great opportunity to make a surge for the top 4 seeds. If they get there, Giannis may well be in contention for the leagues most prestigious individual award.