This week saw the 80th anniversary of the founding conference of the Fourth International, on 3 September, 1938. To mark this historic event, we republish below a brief 2013 introduction to an article by Peter Taaffe on the Fourth International and the founding document of the conference, known as the 'Transitional Programme'. This is followed by a link to the Peter Taaffe article and the Programme.
Marxists in the 1930s were compelled to draw far-reaching political conclusions following huge defeats of the working class. For example, in Germany 1933, Hitler came to power, crushing the organised working class movement. Later in the same decade, Franco's fascist forces prevailed in the Spanish Civil War. Following the historic betrayals of the working class by the social democratic leaders of the Second International, and the Stalinist-dominated, 'Third International', the great Russian revolutionary leader and Marxist thinker, Leon Trotsky, concluded that a new international needed to be forged, as a tool for the working class to fight capitalism and to seize power.
Together with his co-fighters, Trotsky started the task of building the foundations of a new International. Under very difficult security conditions, delegates came together in Paris to launch the Fourth International, on 3 September 1938.
The founding document of the Fourth International, 'The Death Agony of Capitalism and the Tasks of the Fourth International', also known as the 'Transitional Programme', is still remarkably relevant and valuable for today's struggles.
Peter Taaffe, General Secretary of the Socialist Party (CWI England & Wales), wrote an introduction to the Transitional Programme, in 2010, which together with the Programme, can be found here.


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Consumers Warned That Four Million Plastic Lamps May Pose Electrocution Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. ( Dec. 3 ) -- Three firms today alerted consumers that approximately four million plastic table lamps if misused or carelessly handled may pose a risk of eIectrocution or electrical shock.
The warning was issued voluntarily in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission by A-Bee Syndicate, Inc., of New York, New York; B & D Molded Products, Inc., of Shelton, Connecticut; and Injection Corporation, of Plainfield, New Jersey. CPSC staff has identified these companies as manufacturers and distributors of the lamps according to definitions in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
According to the firms, the lamps were designed and manufactured in conformity with existing industry practices. They could, however, pose a potential safety hazard if the lightbulb socket is dislodged or removed from the lamp base, thereby exposing two electrical terminals positioned on either side of the socket.
The lamps consist of a black plastic base with three legs which supports a plastic shade covered with bubble-like protrusions. The shades were produced in three colors: white, lime-green and neon-orange. The lamps stand approximately 16 inches tall, and some were made with the name "A-Bee" on the smooth collar at the base of the shade.
The lamps were sold nationwide for approximately $1 each in variety retail stores from 1965 through 1975, although the majority were distributed in the eastern half of the U.S. Some lamps may have been given away as promotional items.
Consumers who own one of the lamps should take the following steps to determine if there is a safety hazard:
- Unplug the lamp;
- Remove the shade and turn the lamp upside down;
- Throw the lamp away if the bulb socket falls out of the base or is loose enough to expose the electrical terminals.
Anyone requiring additional information about this warning should contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Certain of the pictured table lamps may contain a potential electrocution or shock hazard. Each lamp consists of a black, plastic three-legged base supporting a plastic shade covered with bubble-like protrusions. The shades are available in white, neon-orange, and lime-green. The lamps were distributed from 1965 through April 1975 and sold for approximately $1.00. The lamps may often be identified through the name "A-BEE" which may be visible on the smooth collar on the base of the lamp's shade.
If the lamp is titled or tipped, the bulb socket may dislodge from the lamp's base, thereby exposing two copper electrical terminals.
Consumers should check to see if their lamp is one affected by talking the following steps:
Unplug the Lamp
Remove the shade from the lamp's base
Turn the lamp upside down
If a bulb socket works itself loose or falls out exposing the electrical terminals, the lamp should not be used.
In certain of the affected table lamps, the bulb socket may not be securely fastened to the lamp's base or may have been able to work itself loose from the lamp's base. Consumers owning one of the affected lamps are warned to immediately stop use of the lamp and remove it form children's access.

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Librarian Note AKA Shelley Gray Western Romance.I live in southern Ohio with my husband, two teenagers, and two dogs My days are filled with busy activities like most any other mom and housewife But I also love to write books.Each morning, after my kids go off to school, I sit at my desk, look out my window, and dream of other places The hours fly by as I make up people and places and drink way too much coffee.Writing for Avon Inspire has truly been a dream come true Being able to spend my days in my make believe world of the Brenneman Bed and Breakfast is a true blessing I have enjoyed getting to know about the Amish culture and tapping into my faith as I show each character s progression toward a personal relationship with our Lord.Before becoming a full time writer, I taught elementary school in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado A job transfer to Ohio led my husband to encourage me to finally give writing a try After all, I had notebooks full of made up stories.I ll never forget that first book I typed in our unfinished basement It was exciting to make up a story, but also very scary I was also so embarrassed, sure someone would come out of the woodwork and point out that I wasn t a real writer But I persevered, and sold my third manuscript.Things have changed a bit Now I have a real office of my own think old guest bedroom My walls are painted pink, and than a couple of book covers decorate my walls But my days are still the same I wake up, dream about other people, and do my best to type out stories.
I enjoyed all of the books in this series. This was a great ending. As I finished the book and read the questions at the end I thought how I'd enjoy a book with the character David and where he goes from here. I would like to see what happens with all of these characters from this series.
Enjoyed this one too though I was a little frustrated when Katie did not put two into together regarding David's injury.
I especially enjoyed Winnie and Sam's story. It points up one of the most basic flaws in our "Englisch" society; that is, the emphasis on career and acquiring things, rather than focusing on the family first, or on God first if you are deeply religious, then the family and the community.I am looking forward to reading the fourth book in this series, Grace: A Christmas Sisters of the Heart Novel.
Definitely the best book of the three -- all about what happens when we are thrown into a tough situation and how God never leaves us. It's all about forgiving and moving forward to embrace what rises from the ashes.Of course that is exactly where I am in life right now but I found this book and the story of Winnie & Sam especially touching.I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.
This is the third book in the Sisters of the Heart series. This was a great book! I really loved how Sam and Winnie reconnect after all these years. How can you not love Sam! He is so loving, caring and giving. I love that both Winnie and Sam were willing to make so many sacrifices in order for their relationship to work. This book also reminds us of the power of forgiving someone who has done something to hurt us.
This is by far the best of Gray's works, and the best in this series. Her characterizations are so authentic and poignant, I couldn't help but get drawn into their lives and their story. The plot construction was far better than the others, also. All the subplots come together to help force the main plot. I have to emphasize, the best aspect to this novel is her deep and profound internal dialog of her characters. Very riveting.
So sorry to see this series end. Loved every minute of it. I am going to check out some of the other series that this author has written. I like the way the author explains the amish way without preaching. I know that when I visit among the amish I find myself moving at a slower pace and find a quietness about myself. I would suggest others read this series.
The first two books in the Sisters of the Heart trilogy were better. This one didn't focus on the main characters so much because it was finishing/wrapping up the other story lines at the same time. About an Amish woman whose injured in a fire who finds her match in a man that left the community to go to college and become a professor.
Winnie has been looking for love and has almost given up on looking. Still living with her Amish brother, his wife and two children, she is awakened one night by loud popping noises. She finds the family barn in flames. She helps her brother rescue the animals but is injured in the fire. Her time spent in the hospital away from her family is difficult.
I liked the way the three stories came together. This was the most believable of the series of books. I was frustrated with the changes in winnie's character. In book 2, there were definitely questions about her work ethic. But suddenly in this book, she was painted as a girl who never rests. I tried my best to overlook that change, but it made Winnie hard to identify with.
Out of the three from this trilogy I liked this one the best. The romance was by far the most believable and the characters had logical progression through the story. It didn't feel as jarring as the previous two.
Another Amish "romance." At least in this one they actually got outrageously passionate and well they kissed. On the lips. Whoa. Again, Romance is not my preferred genre but a nice change of pace once and a while. But, eh.
I enjoyed seeing all the stories come together in this book. I also liked Winnie much more in this book. I am a little surprised at how easy this series makes it seem to go back and forth between Amish and English.


Launch an unfamiliar US hotel aggregator, Hotwire, into the UK and Ireland with a new model of opaque buying. Hotwire wanted to acquire new consumers in significant volumes and at an aggressive cost per response of £2.50.
How could we disrupt an established hotel search journey and communicate a new method of opaque buying, whilst still delivering the right volume of quotes at the right business margin?
Extensive research identified the core audience; Savvy Short Breakers, affluent unconstrained couples who were heavy users of short hotel breaks. By using search and transactional log level data, we followed the traces of their search behaviour, to identify clear waves of interest in the lead up to and over the weekend (looking and ultimately booking).
By identifying the consistent times of hotel search interest, we mapped out media consumption around these signals. Our strategy called Riding the Search Wave used television spots bought around this interest, in conjunction with times when dual screen was most prevalent. We also changed our bid and keyword search strategy around these times, to further disrupt the online search journey, with a powerful Hotwire message. As our campaign developed we used our TV spot attribution tools to identify the optimum schedule; matching Hotwire's incremental website quotes back to individual transmissions, therefore allowing us to continually optimise our media buy.


Apps for toddlers? Some people are simply horrified at the thought of a preschool kid playing with a tablet! Ever notice how children, even 3 year olds, feel totally comfortable with the TV remote or your phone? In fact, it seems like they intuitively know what to do with these devices. So is the case with tablets. And, why not? With all the amazing Android apps now available, why should these kids be left out of the excitement? Of course, it is important to choose the apps wisely. There are Android apps that could help your child learn faster and develop skills. Let's look at 5 such apps.
Your child's mental growth and development is top priority for you. The Android apps will help with just that. Moreover, you can spend some quality time with your toddler, having fun and teaching them new things.


I have no idea how I managed to get my total to $38 this week! I love saving money while not skimping on flavor. This week is full of delicious vegetable combinations, one skillet meals and a bit of a gourmet edge. You may want to slip some of these ones into your pocket for your next dinner party.
Click HERE for a pdf version of this week's shopping list.
Happy eating, cooking, and saving!
Pesto tends to be expensive both to buy or make. I used walnuts instead of pinenuts for this recipe and saved a little bit of cash without changing the flavor too much. This recipe can be eaten warm for dinner or cold for a picnic or lunch!
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread walnut on baking sheet and bake 8 minutes. Let cool.
2. Combine all ingredients except oil in a food processor. Turn processor on and slowly drizzle oil into mixture as it mixes and smooths.
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 TB salt and pasta. Cook according to package directions. If using fresh beans, add them after letting pasta cook for two minutes. If using frozen green beans, either cook in the microwave or add to pasta when 5 minutes remain for your pasta to cook.
2. Drain pasta and green beans. Mix with pesto and serve.
Recipe makes 1 cup of sauce, which is best mixed with 1 pound of cooked pasta.
1. Toast the garlic in a small skillet over med. heat for 7 minutes. Shake pan occasionally.
2. Transfer garlic to plate and let cool; peel off shell and chop.
3. Place basil in gallon size ziploc bag. Pound with meat pounder or roll over with rolling pin until basil is slightly bruised (a little brown in places).
4. Place garlic, basil, parmesan cheese, ricotta, shallot, oil, and 1/2 ts of salt in food processor and blend for about 30 seconds.
5. Transfer to mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add to your favorite cooked pasta and Enjoy!


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Carly Rae Jepsen explores fascination with loneliness on new album – Music News
Carly Rae Jepsen has discussed her fascination with loneliness after announcing details of her new album, The Loneliest Time.
The Canadian singer took to Instagram to share the cover art, title, and release date for her sixth studio album.
Captioning a portrait of herself looking over her shoulder while leaning on a table scattered with fruits, flowers, and pearls, the pop star told fans the photo represented the cover for her upcoming record.
The album will be Carly's "most introspective body of work to date", according to a release, and drops on 21 October.
In her post, the 36-year-old said of the new project: "I'm quite fascinated by loneliness. It can be really beautiful when you turn it over and look at it. Just like love, it can cause some extreme human reactions."
The Loneliest Time follows her 2019 album Dedicated and 2020 follow-up Dedicated Side B.
Lead single, Western Wind, arrived with a music video in May. According to Billboard, the rest of the album is set to be teased on Carly's upcoming The So Nice Tour, beginning in Cleveland in September and wrapping in Chicago in November.
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Myke Towers, Camilo, 'Dakiti,' Sony win 2022 ASCAP Latin Music Awards – Billboard
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Some pictures of Pizzeria La Mediterranea in Formigine (MO) and Casinalbo di Formigine (MO).
You can see our staff at work while churning our pizzas – Normal, Regina Margherita and Super Regina Margherita. You can taste them in our pizzeria at Via della Resistenza, 1/3/5 in Formigine, or take it away to enjoy it at home.
Our delivery service, organized with vans with pre-heated ovens, will deliver the pizza as quickly as possible if you choose to enjoy it comfortably at home.


Sapphire Beach is Coff's Harbour's luxury home development estate. Built on an absolute water front at Sapphire Beach, this development of state of the art luxury homes offer residents a lifestyle more than just a house.
Sapphire Beachfront Estate is loacted minutes from Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. Providing buyers with beach frontage and resort style surrounds, this real estarte opportunity is not one to pass up.
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Grilled pizzas are a fantastic way to express your creativity with fresh, seasonal ingredients without heating up the kitchen! Grilled Caprese Pizza boasts fresh ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil ribbons topped with a homemade balsamic reduction on a prepared pizza crust. It could not be easier or more delicious!
We have entered the last true month of summer, before Labor Day starts the direct path to fall. School is already in session in many places in the U.S. and my kids will be starting up in the next two weeks. The combination of available fresh summer produce, not wanting to heat up the kitchen or take a long time to whip up a great meal has lead me to start grilling pizzas. Today I'll be sharing a pizza riff on my favorite summer salad: Grilled Caprese Pizza.
If you scan the internet, you'll find loads of tantalizing grilled pizza recipes made with fresh dough. I'm sure they are delicious but candidly I'm taking the ease of preparation up a notch and using a prepared pizza crust. They are available from many manufacturer's in varied thicknesses.
I'm using a 'thin and crisp' gluten-free option from longtime partner, Udi's Gluten-Free, which I keep in my freezer, ready to top and cook quickly. I like a crisp pizza crust to load on fresh toppings so the toppings really are the star of the pizza.
The cool thing about making your own pizza is the topping is completely up to your inspiration and taste. Preparing the pizza on the grill gives a great pizza oven type flavor, as well as allows fresh ingredients to cook quickly, still retaining their natural flavors.
In the spirit of Insalata Caprese this pizza is topped with thick slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, slices of colorful heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of homemade balsamic vinegar reduction. The pizza is fresh with beautiful flavors.
Enjoying fresh tomatoes from the home garden or Farmer's Market is a must at this time of year. Their flavor is fantastic and the options available expand past the usual red varieties found in grocery stores year round.
I prefer to grill thin crust pizza via the indirect method, meaning the heat is not directly underneath the pizza. This allows for a quick grill on crust without risk of burning. Once flipped over and topped, the pizza can stay out way of the flame while the buffalo mozzarella relaxes.
While grilling the tomatoes and mozzarella will release liquid. There are a few tips in the recipe to reduce the impact of this. Gluten-free crusts can vary in their ability of absorb moisture. The Udi's crusts are perfect for this recipe both for their slightly sweet flavor but also that they stay sturdy when grilled and with any moisture coming from the toppings. Traditional gluten crusts should not be impacted by this.
Griling pizza is a summery way to get some extra flavor without heating up the kitchen. Cooking on indirect heat allows the fresh tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella to gently cook while still maintaining their fresh flavors.Both the ripe, juicy tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella will release liquid when cooking. Placing the tomato slices on paper towels and dabbing the top of the slices with paper towels, as well as dabbing the cheese slices will reduce the moisture. Additionally liquid can be dabbled with paper towels during or following cooking if needed to keep the crust crisp!
Pour the vinegar into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Allow the vinegar to boil until it reduces to 1/3 cup (1/4 cup for a thicker reduction); approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Heat the grill to high heat (400 degrees) and set the grill up for indirect grilling (gas: turn on burners next to the location the pizza will be placed on the grill; charcoal: move coals to the sides of the grill leaving a spot with no coals underneath for the pizza). Clean and oil the grill.
Brush one side of the pizza crust lightly with olive oil and place it facing down on the grill. Close the lid and allow it to cook approximately 2 minutes until grill marks form (the curst can be checked while cooking to ensure it doesn't overcook). While the crust is cooking, brush the top lightly with olive oil.
Flip the crust over, and layer the mozzarella slices followed by tomatoes. Close the lid and cook until the mozzarella begins to lose its form (it will not melt like cheddar cheese); 2-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the cheese and heat of the grill. Note: Released moisture can be dabbed up with paper towels if needed.
Remove pizza from the grill, top with the basil ribbons, drizzle with the balsamic reduction (note: there will be enough for multiple pizzas) and sprinkle with salt if desired. Slice and serve.
I usually have Caprese salad so I am glad to se this. Having a pizza version couldn't be more delicious!
Oh, I want to try this. I haven't tried grilled pizza before, sounds yummy.
We are going to barbecue over the weekend at my mom's house. This looks like the perfect recipe to impress everyone, so pretty and yummy!
Not only do these look lovely but wow, do they look and sound tasty too. So colorful, very impressive for visitors!
This is so gorgeous, sharing this!
I love all the gorgeous colors of the tomatoes on your pizza. If it tastes half as good as it looks, I'm hooked!
I totally love this! I'm a vegetarian so I'm always looking for fresh new meal ideas. Gotta try this!!
We grilled pizza for the first time last year… Yum! This recipe looks like a great one to pin!


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One of the victims of the Las Vegas shooter was a CHL holder.....
knitepoet Senior MemberPosts: 21,278 Senior Member
June 2014 in Personal Defense #1
who apparently went to try and stop the shooting.
Joseph Wilcox, 31
After the Millers shot the officers, they fled to a Walmart where Jerad Miller allegedly fired one round and told everyone to get out.
Wilcox, who was in the store and who was carrying a concealed weapon, moved to confront the shooter. But he didn't realize Jerad Miller was not alone.
Authorities say Amanda Miller shot Wilcox, killing him.
"Joseph died attempting to protect others. His death is completely senseless," Sheriff Gillespie told reporters.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/09/us/las-vegas-shooting-victims/index.html
Yet the "gun grabbers" like to paint all CHL holders in a bad light :cuss:
(Mods, I did a lot of thinking as to where to put this, since it deals with someone attempting to use his concealed carry weapon to end a situation, I finally decided this was the appropriate place. Feel free to move it if you disagree)
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pirates, Rule #37: There is no "overkill". There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload".
Dr. db Senior Member Posts: 1,541 Senior Member
June 2014 #2
Very brave.
Rule 1: Always assume there is more than one.
Rule 2: Don't go looking for it.
Razorbacker Senior Member Posts: 4,646 Senior Member
alphasigmookie wrote: »
Brave guy, takes a special person to run towards the sound of gunfire. Of course it's also a bit of a cautionary tale about the risks of inserting yourself in such a situation. Honestly not sure which I'd do in such a situation.
A cautionary tale indeed. What gets me is these nut jobs' neighbors have been all over TV telling how they were anti-government and were going to shoot cops. One even said they stopped by the day of the shooting and said the revolution starts today. And no one called it in.
Teach your children to love guns, they'll never be able to afford drugs
CCW permit is not a LEO badge
knitepoet Senior Member Posts: 21,278 Senior Member
NN wrote: »
Agreed, but I see running TOWARDS the gunfire as a rather unwise, yet heroic act.
Along similar lines as a by-stander running INTO a burning building to try and save someone.
Big Chief Senior Member Posts: 32,995 Senior Member
I think he didn't notice the wife who was nearby...did she shoot him?
Hey, two armed cops were caught off guard and killed, it can unexpectedly happen to anyone.
My :angel2::angel2: go out to all the victims and their families.
That's what the quote and link in my OP says
1965Jeff Senior Member Posts: 1,644 Senior Member
Tragic, can't second guess what Mr. Wilcox was thinking when he interjected himself in that situation. His sacrifice is something all people who CCW need to comtemplate as to how they would react in a similar scenario.The woman killed more innocents than the male individual- including her deranged boyfriend.


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An organ-pipe scanner is a system used in some radar systems to provide scanning in azimuth or elevation without moving the antenna. It consists of a series of waveguides and feed horns arranged in front of a shaped reflector, each one positioned to reflect the beam in a different direction. The wave guides meet at a central point where a small rotating waveguide feeds the microwave signal into each of the horns in turn as it rotates past them.

The system was found in a number of 1950s and 60's era radars, notably the US's AN/FPS-50 radar used in the BMEWS network, and the High Speed Aerial of the UK's RX12874 Passive Detection System. The concept fell from use with the increasing use of phased array, which provided a similar steering mechanism in purely electronic form with no moving parts.

A similar concept is the Foster scanner, which is typically found on lower-power systems like counter-battery radars.

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Portland, OR – July 19, 2018 – Leading ethics and compliance software and services company NAVEX Global® today announced the release of findings from its 2018 Training Benchmark Report. In the wake of a series of high-profile sexual harassment scandals in recent months, organizations have adjusted their training programs – and are providing more training to boards of directors.
The report, now in its fifth year, is based on survey responses from more than 1,200 ethics and compliance professionals globally. Seventy-three percent of respondents said they train their board members, up from 44 percent in 2017 and 58 percent in 2016. This shift reflects a major positive trend for organizations and demonstrates an increasing awareness of their obligation to keep directors apprised of ethics and compliance risks. Recent reputation-damaging events have heightened awareness around the need to educate directors -- but the survey reveals that major gaps persist as directors are not fully educated on the most pressing risks.
Nearly 28 percent of organizations are either not training or training employees who aren't managers only once on workplace harassment. For directors, the numbers are worse at 65 percent. When it comes to other top risk areas, the percent of directors who never receive training is startling: code of conduct (25 percent), workplace harassment (44 percent), cyber security (25 percent), conflicts of interest (23 percent) and bribery and corruption (20 percent).
Respondents identified their top training objective as creating a culture of ethics and respect – which had fallen behind complying with laws and regulations among objectives in last year's survey. This might be a sign that organizations are taking a more holistic approach given the compliance failures in the news and a growing understanding about the importance of culture.
Program maturity is linked to program effectiveness. The most mature programs are striving to innovate and reach employees where they are at; they utilize risk-based training, micro learning, adaptive learning, and just in time training at much higher rates than less mature programs. These organizations also struggle with more advanced challenges such as measuring return on investment.
Less advanced programs remain challenged by persistent low-level issues such as: maturing programs cited covering all topics important to their industry, basic organizations pointed to limited hours available for training and reactive organizations struggle with insufficient resources.
Importantly, respondents said training (56 percent) was the part of their ethics and compliance programs most responsible for preventing misconduct or ethical violations within their organizations in the past three years. Training played a more important role than procedure management systems (47 percent), hotline systems (39 percent) and third-party monitoring systems (18 percent). Training done right can represent the best line of defense and the best opportunity to drive the culture your organization wants.
Join the webinar to further explore into these findings.


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Winter 2022 Support Schedule
Hello, OpenLab Community!
We are happy to announce our Winter 2022 Support Schedule, for everyone working the winter session and/or preparing for Spring 2022. We offer two types of synchronous support: workshops and Open Hours.
Winter Workshops:
Click here to view the full schedule and register to receive the Zoom link.
Getting Started on the OpenLab (1/24, 1/27, 2/2)
Using the Course Template for Course Design (1/24, 1/27)
Using the Block Editor (2/2)
Winter Open Hours:
Click here for instructions on how to sign up for a one-on-one appointment with a Digital Pedagogy Fellow during our Open Hours.
Thursday, 1/13, 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, 1/18, 2:00pm-4:00pm
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This Month on the OpenLab: November 2021 Release
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On November 16, 2021 we released version 1.7.56 of the OpenLab. It included updates, a new plugin, and a few bug fixes.
On Course, Project, Club, and Portfolio sites, we removed the small icon next to the Profile link in the menu because it didn't appear consistently across all themes. Now, you'll see brackets around the link text. For example: [Course Profile]
The 'Acknowledgements' widget that appears on a site after it is cloned via shared cloning was not visible in Dashboard > Widgets on non-cloned sites. We made it visible on all sites, so if you have acknowledgements on your group profile that you want to display on the site, you can activate the widget.
We applied minor updates to a few plugins.
We added a new plugin called Top Authors, which allows you to activate a widget listing all authors on your site. This may be especially useful for course sites, to provide an easy way to access the archive of posts for each student.
Hemingway theme: We fixed a few issues with this theme:
The sidebar was not appearing on mobile devices, meaning that anything in a sidebar widget was not accessible. The sidebar is now appearing at the bottom of the screen on mobile.
When highlighting text in a comment box, the highlight color was nearly the same as the background color of the box, making it difficult to tell what text was highlighted. We changed the highlight color so it is visible.
We fixed an accessibility error caused by a recent update.
Acknowledgements: There were a few minor inconsistencies in the way acknowledgements appeared on course vs. project and club profiles.
Watu Pro Plugin: Previously created quizzes were not appearing properly in the 'Quizzes' section of the plugin Dashboard.
As always, please contact us with any questions!
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This Month on the OpenLab: October 2021 Release
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On October 19, 2021 we released version 1.7.55 of the OpenLab. It included a new quiz plugin, updates to existing plugins, and a few bug fixes. We also added .docx and .xlsx files to the types allowed for upload on OpenLab sites (.doc and .xls were already permitted).
The new quiz plugin is called WatuPro, and has many features, including the ability to:
Use images in questions and answer choices
Use LaTeX in the questions and answer choices
Mix graded and ungraded questions
Show a progress bar for quiz takers
Randomize the question order
Show correct/incorrect answers on results page or after each question
OpenLab help documentation is coming soon! In the meantime, the plugin site has a thorough user manual.
In addition to the usual minor updates, we updated Gravity Forms and all Gravity Forms add-on plugins. The Gravity Forms updates fixed some issues in the Quiz and Dropbox plugins caused by the outdated versions.
We also retired Gravity Perks, and its associated GP Media Library plugin. These will still be visible on sites where they're activated, but we recommend that you deactivate them because we'll no longer be able to apply updates, and over time this may cause issues.
We fixed the following bugs:
In OpenLab Gradebook, sometimes after creating a new gradebook and attempting to add all users, only a single user called "John Doe" was added.
The Akismet plugin (used for spam prevention) was showing an error message on certain sites.
Some site admins were experiencing an issue with duplicate comments being submitted on their sites. The fix included in this release should address that problem.
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WeBWorK Q&A: New WordPress plugin for community-powered Math homework help
We're excited to announce the release of WeBWorK Q&A, a free WordPress plugin that creates a community forum where students can get help with WeBWorK problems.
WeBWorK Q&A brings together two powerful free and open source platforms: WordPress's publishing software powers 42% of sites on the internet, and WeBWorK is a widely-adopted platform used to give online assignments in math and science courses.
The plugin is based on work that's been happening here on the OpenLab for a while as part of the Opening Gateways project. Some of you may have used the OpenLab's version of the software on the WeBWorK on the OpenLab site.
Now we've packaged up this software and made it available for anyone in the world to use!
To find out more, check out the official announcement on the project website.
Author Bree ZuckermanPosted on October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021 Categories OpenLab NewsLeave a comment on WeBWorK Q&A: New WordPress plugin for community-powered Math homework help
This Month on the OpenLab: September 2021 Release
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On September 15, 2021 we released version 1.7.54 of the OpenLab. It was a small release that included a few bug fixes and some minor plugin updates.
We fixed a bug causing acknowledgements to appear on portfolio profiles, when they should only appear for Courses, Projects, and Clubs. We also updated the acknowledgements widget that is added to cloned sites. The widget will now include changes we made to the format of acknowledgments on group profiles, added in the August release. It will show any additional group creators added, as well as any additional text. In a future release, we'll make the widget available on sites for non-cloned groups that include acknowledgments.
Author Bree ZuckermanPosted on September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 Categories OpenLab NewsLeave a comment on This Month on the OpenLab: September 2021 Release
This Month on the OpenLab: August 2021 Release
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On August 12, 2021 we released version 1.7.53 of the OpenLab. It was a large release, and included multiple new features, new plugins, a few bug fixes, and updates to all existing themes and plugins, and updates to WordPress and BuddyPress, the software that powers the OpenLab.
We added a new feature called "My Favorites," which allows OpenLab members to save Courses, Projects, Clubs, or Portfolios to a list of "Favorites." This list appears in a dropdown menu in the My OpenLab toolbar, making it easily accessible from anywhere on the OpenLab.
Acknowledgements for Courses, Projects, and Clubs
We added additional flexibility and options to the acknowledgements that appear on the profile of Courses, Projects, and Clubs. Now you'll be able to add additional 'creators' to a Course, Project, or Club. These may include creators who are not members of the OpenLab so that they can also be credited for their work.
In addition, there's now a section where you can add custom text that will appear in an acknowledgements section on the profile. This could credit another person, work, or funding source that contributed to the creation of your site.
New 'Creator(s)' section in Course Settings
My OpenLab: Ability to Sort My Courses, Projects, and Clubs
We added a dropdown to the My Courses, My Projects, and My Clubs sections in My OpenLab, which will allow you to sort by last active, alphabetical, and newest, making it easier to find particular groups in My OpenLab.
Non-joinable Groups
This feature allows admins to define a Course, Project, or Club as non-joinable, meaning that the 'Join Now' or 'Request Membership' buttons will not appear on the profile. We imagine that this would be useful mainly for groups such as model courses, which are open but not intended for membership, or projects that are used as working groups that are only intended for use by a small number of people.
OpenLab Export / Import plugin
We're releasing a plugin that will allow members to export a site on the OpenLab to be used on any other WordPress installation, such as the CUNY Academic Commons or a CBOX OpenLab installation. Since cloning can't be done across different installations, this is a way to provide easier sharing of materials. The plugin has more features than the regular WordPress exporter, and packages up all the site contents, together with a readme file to provide context for the person importing the site contents into their own.
We added two new plugins:
Quiz Maker Pro replaces WP Pro Quiz, which was retired in June, and removed in this release. It provides an easy way to add quizzes, with many different options for customizing.
Posts by Tag adds a widget that allows you to display posts from different tags of your choosing.
Retired Plugins
We retired a number of plugins that are no longer being updated. These plugins will still be active on sites where they're currently activated but won't be available for activation on new sites. They include:
Accordion Shortcodes
ARI Fancy Lightbox
CubePoints
DK PDF
Download Media Library
Google for WP
WP Twitter
WP2Static
Tako Movable Comments
WP Pro Quiz, which was retired in June has now been removed entirely, to avoid any potential security risks. Unlike a retired plugin, it will no longer be available, even on sites where it was activated.
We fixed a bug in the OpenLab Attributions plugin, which caused the 'Add Attribution' window to close when using the down arrow on a keyboard to choose a license from the dropdown.
We discovered a conflict between two plugins: WP Lightbox2 and Gravity Forms. If both of these plugins are activated together, the panel for adding fields in Gravity Forms does not display correctly. We're not able to fix the conflict, but want to make people aware of the issue.
Documentation in Help is coming soon for all new features. And as always, please contact us with any questions!
Author Bree ZuckermanPosted on August 12, 2021 August 12, 2021 Categories OpenLab NewsLeave a comment on This Month on the OpenLab: August 2021 Release
Summer 2021 Virtual Support
The OpenLab is a great community-run platform for anyone at City Tech to expand their web presence. But we realize that you may need support in setting up your OpenLab site, or managing it as the semester continues. The OpenLab team is here to help!
We have scheduled virtual open hours this summer (see full schedule below), with two kinds: one-on-one appointments, and open drop-in hours. Both kinds offer the opportunity to meet with a member of the OpenLab Community Team. All are held via Zoom and are open to faculty, staff, and students.
Drop-In Open Hours
Support in drop-in office hours is first-come, first-served. Come with specific questions, or ask us to review topics ranging from getting started, using the OpenLab for courses, facilitating communication within your class or group, to using a specific tool or pedagogical approach. If possible, please reach out to the OpenLab team in advance to let us know what questions you have or topics you want to hear about. Our drop-in open hours will take place during the following days and times:
6/9 (Wednesday), 10:00am-11:00am
6/23 (Wednesday), 12:00pm-1:00pm
7/6 (Tuesday), 12:00pm-1:00pm
7/22 (Thursday), 10:00am-11:00am
8/6 (Friday), 12:00pm-1:00pm
8/19 (Thursday), 2:00pm-3:00pm
8/23 (Monday), 10:00am-11:00am
8/24 (Tuesday), 2:00pm-3:00pm
To RSVP for drop-in open hours, use the scheduler here.
When it is time for your open hours session, click here to join us in our Zoom room.
One-On-One Appointments
We are also happy to offer one-on-one/private appointments. All of these appointments will take place on the same days listed above, but either immediately before or immediately after the drop-in hours. These one-on-one appointments will be limited to 30 minutes each. If you want additional support, please also attend the open hours.
6/9 (Wednesday), 11:00am-11:30 am OR 11:30am-12:00 pm
6/23 (Wednesday), 1:00pm-1:30 pm OR 1:30pm-2:00 pm
7/6 (Tuesday), 1:00pm-1:30 pm OR 1:30pm-2:00pm
7/22 (Thursday), 11:00am-11:30am OR 11:30am-12:00pm
8/6 (Friday), 1:00pm-1:30pm OR 1:30pm-2:00pm
8/19 (Thursday), 3:00pm-3:30pm OR 3:30pm-4:00pm
8/23 (Monday), 11:00am-11:30am OR 11:30am-12:00pm
8/24 (Tuesday), 3:00pm-3:30pm OR 3:30pm-4:00pm
To book a one-on-one appointment, please use the scheduler here.
Author Claire CahenPosted on June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021 Categories In The Spotlight, OpenLab NewsLeave a comment on Summer 2021 Virtual Support
This Month on the OpenLab: June 2021 Release
On June 3, 2021 we released version 1.7.52 of the OpenLab. It included the introduction of a new plugin for portfolios called OpenLab Private Comments, updates to the WP Grade Comments plugin, a change to the site options available during cloning, a few minor plugin and theme updates, and a bug fix for the OpenLab Attributions plugin.
New features and updates
OpenLab Private Comments plugin
This new plugin, based on WP Grade Comments, was designed with student portfolios in mind. It allows private comments to be added to posts and pages on the site where it's activated. Only the site admin and the commenter can see the private comments.
WP Grade Comments plugin
We made a change to protect against accidental breaches of privacy if the plugin is deactivated. If this plugin was used on a site to provide grades and/or private comments, they will remain hidden even if the plugin is deactivated. This functionality is also included in the new OpenLab Private Comments plugin.
We removed two options in the "Site Details" section while cloning a course, project, or club that were confusing and not relevant to the cloning process. There are now two options available:
Choose your cloned site: this will be the choice for the majority of cases, and will copy the contents of the site being cloned to the new site.
Use an external site: this option may be used when only the profile is being cloned, which will be attached to an external site.
We fixed a bug in the OpenLab Attributions plugin, which caused the superscript number that links to an attribution to remain in the text even when the attribution was deleted.
Author Bree ZuckermanPosted on June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021 Categories OpenLab NewsLeave a comment on This Month on the OpenLab: June 2021 Release
This Month on the OpenLab: March and April 2021 Releases
On March 15 and April 15, 2021 we released versions 1.7.49 and 1.7.50 of the OpenLab. They were both small releases, which included some changes to the OpenLab Attributions plugin, a few minor plugin and theme updates, and a small bug fix.
OpenLab Attribution Plugin
We changed a few of the labels to make them more clear. In addition, we changed "Derivative Work" to "Adapted From" and under "Adapted From" added three additional items: Item Title, Author Name, and License.
In My Profile > My Settings > Email Notifications there was a duplicate section for "Individual Group Email Settings," which we removed.
Author Bree ZuckermanPosted on April 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 Categories OpenLab NewsLeave a comment on This Month on the OpenLab: March and April 2021 Releases
Early March News
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With Spring 2021 well underway–dare we say approaching midsemester!–the OpenLab team has some helpful information to share:
Learn more about the support the OpenLab provides, both synchronous and asynchronous. The Spring 2021 support schedule includes open hours, one-on-one appointments, helpful OpenLab screencasts, and as always, email. Your group can also request a workshop.
Everyone can share their ideas about the semester with the community on Open Pedagogy on the OpenLab. Anyone can comment–but also consider joining the project so you get updates whenever there are new posts about teaching and learning in the open!
You can learn more about the latest OpenLab News, including the most recent updates to the OpenLab. For example, if you're using the block editor to write posts and pages, you'll be glad to know that the tool bar is now much easier to use!
PLAN Week is underway! You can learn more about the opportunities for students on the PLAN Week page of the City Tech Guide on the OpenLab.
The OpenLab, City Tech's open digital platform for teaching, learning, and collaboration, offers virtual open hours, online support, and technical and pedagogical guidance throughout the year.
The OpenLab team also offers a selection of Help materials for Distance Education, plus Courses, Projects, Clubs, and Portfolios.
Contact us with questions: openlab@citytech.cuny.edu!
The OpenLab Team
Author Jody R. RosenPosted on March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021 Categories OpenLab NewsTags PLAN Week, supportLeave a comment on Early March News
Get Started with Distance Learning
Leverage the OpenLab for distance learning with this guide to getting started!
If you need additional help, contact the OpenLab Community Team, or join us online for virtual office hours.
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The Open Road highlights OpenLab news, events, support, and updates. Check In the Spotlight for a glimpse into City Tech students, faculty, and staff members' incredible work. And use the OpenLab Calendar for office hours, events, and workshops. Join now!
The Open Road is also a place for the OpenLab community (meaning you!). Share your feedback, insight, comments, and anything on the OpenLab that you love! Email anytime at openlab@citytech.cuny.edu!
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The OpenLab is accepting requests for focused workshops for the faculty, staff, or students in your departments, offices, and other stakeholder groups at City Tech. Instead of more general offerings, we're interested in meeting the needs of your group through targeted workshops designed specifically for you. Workshops are accepted on a rolling basis, so get your requests in early!
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Schooling handed shock 50m fly defeat by compatriot Teong
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Singapore swimmer Teong Tzen Wei (left) being congratulated by compatriot Joseph Schooling after he won the men's 50m butterfly final ahead of the Olympic champion. (PHOTO: SNOC/Andy Chua)
SINGAPORE — He had won 24 SEA Games golds, was swimming in his favoured swim stroke and had won the 50m butterfly final in the past three editions. Oh, and Joseph Schooling was also the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m fly.
So it comes as a massive upset when another Singaporean, freestyle specialist Teong Tzen Wei, trumped his more illustrious compatriot in the SEA Games men's 50m fly final in Clark City on Thursday (5 December).
Teong, 22, clocked a personal-best 23.55 seconds in the one-lap race to pip Schooling (23.61sec) to the gold, and even he was stunned at his achievement.
"He's my brother, we train every day, and I just got this one (gold), and he has many ahead of him. I'm just happy that both of us got onto the podium," Teong, who has only one prior gold won in the men's 50m freestyle in 2017, said during a poolside interview after his stunning swim.
Schooling tried to put on a brave face in defeat. He said, "Kudos to Tzen Wei, he did really well and had a great start. I tried my best but sometimes that's the result. I'm not too disappointed to see my teammate in front of me, obviously. I'd rather have him ahead of me than anyone else."
Four golds for Singapore at the pool
Teong's shock victory overshadowed other impressive achievements by Singapore swimmers, who claimed a total of four golds on Thursday evening.
Singapore swimmer Elena Pedersen wins gold in the women's 50m backstroke at the SEA Games. (PHOTO: SNOC/Andy Chua)
Just before Teong's win, 15-year-old Elena Pedersen – making her Games debut – stormed to gold in the women's 50m backstroke in 29.40sec, edging out Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Anh Vien (29.64) and Indonesia's Ratih Anak Agung Istri Kania (29.77).
Christy Chue then smashed the Games record in the women's 200m breaststroke, the 19-year-old clocking 2min 28.71sec to emerge victorious over Thailand's Pawapotako Phiangkwan (2:31.47) and Malaysia's Phee Jinq En (2:32.38).
In the final race of the evening, Singapore's women's 4x200m freestyle quartet of Chue, Gan Ching Hwee, Quah Jing Wen and Quah Ting Wen easily swept to gold in a Games record of 8:07.00, beating the teams from Thailand (8:11.88) and the Philippines (8:15.46)
Singapore's gold-winning women's 4x200m freestyle team at the SEA Games: (from left) Quah Ting Wen, Quah Jing Wen, Gan Chin Hwee, Christy Chue. (PHOTO: SNOC/Andy Chua)
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Mike Tyson Slams Hulu's Upcoming Miniseries About His Life
Boxer and actor Mike Tyson speaks out against the new Hulu miniseries about his life, saying they stole his story and never paid him for it.
Boxer and actor Mike Tyson has spoken out against the new Hulu miniseries, Mike, which chronicles his life. Tyson is the former heavyweight world champion, having earned the title at age 20, remaining undefeated from 1987 to 1990. However, Tyson was later sentenced to six years in prison for sexual assault, a charge he has denied, serving three of those years before being released on parole and returning to boxing. Tyson has faced a number of controversies throughout his life and career, including a bout with boxer Evander Holyfield, whose ear he infamously bit a chunk out of during the fight.
Since that time, Tyson has stepped out of the ring and into Hollywood, frequently appearing as himself in films like The Hangover, Black & White, Rocky Balboa, Scary Movie V, and TV shows like Roseanne, How I Met Your Mother, and Franklin & Bash. He has also appeared in the animated series Mike Tyson Mysteries on Netflix and even a stand-up special for HBO called The Undisputed Truth. In recent years, development had begun on a number of projects seeking to adapt Tyson's life story, one of which is set to be produced by Antoine Fuqua and star Jamie Foxx as Tyson. A competing project from Hulu, the eight-episode miniseries titled Mike, starring Trevante Rhodes, is set to debut on August 25th.
Taking to social media, Tyson has slammed the upcoming miniseries, saying he does not support the project. In his posts, Tyson likens the company to "slave master[s]," saying the company took his story without asking or paying him for it. Tyson also says that Hulu offered Dana White, president of the UFC, millions of dollars to promote the series, while offering Tyson nothing. Meanwhile, actor Trevante Rhodes, who plays Tyson in the Mike series, has responded in his own way, showing respect to Tyson, as well as the work he has done on the series. Read both of Tyson's posts on the issue below:
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Bài viết do Mike Tyson (@miketyson) chia sẻ
This isn't the first time that Tyson has spoken out against Hulu's Mike project. When the show was announced in 2021, the former boxer called it "tone-deaf cultural misappropriation" of his story, and said that an authorized version was in development. That version would be the Fuqua/Foxx series, to be produced by Martin Scorsese, which is still in development after a number of setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic. It's unclear where the Tyson-endorsed Tyson show will debut, as it does not yet have a streaming home, although it will likely hit Netflix, Apple TV, or Prime Video given the talent involved.
Adapting someone's life story is always difficult, as the subject may not be quick to endorse it, thereby calling into question the project's accuracy. However, the opposite can also be true. An adaptation with the subject heavily involved risks becoming too one-sided if there is an attempt to subvert some aspects, while presenting others more glowingly. For example, Madonna is set to direct her own biopic for fear of someone else misrepresenting her life experience, which has raised questions regarding the project's subjectivity. For Mike Tyson, it seems like the former heavyweight champion wasn't consulted regarding Mike, which does leave a gap of perspective in this take on the boxer/actor's eventful and frequently controversial life. That said, it will be curious to see if this affects viewership for the show in any way.
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Super Singles Championship
The BATTS Super Singles Championship is a fast, friendly and flexible competition format that offers all entrants competitive matches against others around their standard. Lasting just three hours, each round of the competition provides a great opportunity for all members of BATTS to play, whether they're a beginner just starting off, or an experienced and stronger player looking for their match.
Once a player has registered to play, they will be included in the most up-to-date ratings table where we feel they best fit, in order of standard along with everyone else. After each round of the competition, the ratings table will be updated and each of the players that played will most likely have their rating changed according to how well they performed (wins and losses).
Players are usually put into groups of fours, fives or sixes and will play three best-of-five matches (first to three games) against three other players from their group in the order outlined on the match sheet for the particular group.
The competition usually takes place on one Friday night each month from 7pm until 10pm, and the Saturday directly after from 10am until 1pm (hall availability sometimes requires these times to be altered).
All ages and abilities are welcome to enter the Super Singles and can do so by emailing super.singles@battsharlow.com where any questions can be answered.
The competition runs throughout the whole club year (a series), in bursts of three months at a time (a block) with a month's break between each block, as pictured below. To compete, you must be a member of BATTS (either a Complete member, Associate member or Performance Group Coaching member.
Super Singles Championship Handbook
Download the Super Singles Handbook – containing further details about the competition.
Sunday 26th February: 10am – 1pm
Saturday 18th March: 10am – 1pm
Saturday 15th April: 10am – 1pm
Sunday 21st May: 10am – 1pm
Saturday 24th June 10am – 1pm
To register for the Super Singles, you'll need to contact us directly and we will register you for your chosen dates.
As always, if you have any questions – don't hesitate to ask.
Super Singles Latest Rounds Summary and Report
Following Round 3 on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November
Round 2 Results
Full Ratings Table
General Report
So that's the Super Singles over for 2022 as the first Block of the Season comes to its end. The numbers looked rather bleak at the start of the week but picked up appreciably as the weekend drew nearer and thirty-eight players turned out – not bad but we still want a good few more to join us if the tournament is to thrive.
Once again, we were joined by a contingent of Juniors from St Neots TTC and their parents who are now all too familiar with the vagaries of M11 closures and the oddities of the new junction.
We were proud to welcome five newcomers: Hope springs eternal! Eight heroes on a lousy weather weekend played on both the Friday and Saturday sessions, so we had some really good matchups on both days. They deserve a special clap! Kim Cheung (robbed of a clean sweep on both days by Graham Playle), Graham Playle himself, Mike Smedley, Kris Kowalski, Gary Read, Alan Burnett, Istvan Bitter (first timer), and Anamaya Sharma, by far the youngest player on the Friday.
As usual, we must mention those that won all their three regulation games – no mean feat given the strength of the opposition: Mabel Shute guesting with us, Graham Playle of course, Ilyssa Lacorte (extra game to help out!), Alex Tate, David Brierley (seen that name before, somewhere!), Luke Merchant and Joseph Reid from St Neots, and a resurgent Sonny Green.
There were four contenders for Player of the Round. Mabel Shute, Ilyssa Lacorte, and particularly Luke Merchant nearly got there, but as you have probably guessed by now, it was Graham Playle who took the well-deserved final honours with five wins out of six (it was Sam Scott that tripped him up!) over the two days. Very well done Graham and thanks for all your support over the whole of the Series.
We will now have a break from the Super Singles in December but there is still plenty of table tennis enjoy at BATTS before Christmas and other ranking tournaments within striking distance of our Club.
Many players were asking me and Declan about Super Singles dates for 2023 and we will be publishing them for you as soon as we have decided on them and the format they should take. We do need to ring the changes a little to get a few more people to play and if anyone has any ideas, please let us know.
Happy Christmas to one and all, not forgetting Hanukkah, Yule, and Kwanza, and any other celebrating Lights piercing the Darkness. And a very Happy New Year to follow!


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Who would you trust to look at the contents of your phone?
The government, Apple (or other manufacturer), Google, App developers, and me.
The government, Apple, and me.
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Just me, thank you very much.
Heck, I don't even trust myself sometimes!


There is an unresolved issue relating to smartphones or smart phones. We refer, of course, to the battery of the device. The increasingly large screens and high-powered processors offer only limited autonomy that allows the device to conserve energy for a day, at most, doing normal use of all its functions. The truth is that there are several ways to save some battery, but it makes sense that we all active functions to maximize the performance of the device, in this case, the Samsung Galaxy S3 . And is that the Korean flagship is no exception. The terminal has a lithium ion battery with a capacity greater than 2,100 milliamps. Today however, we will tell you some tricks to save battery on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
Eliminates the effects of vibration when running applications or dial phone numbers. You can also disable the vibration of the bell and the sound of the keyboard. In this case, you can do it permanently if it is a feature that will be essential. The backlight is also important, since it is one of the largest consumer. Regulates the various parameters (lighting, time off and brightness) to save a good peak battery. You'll notice certain. If not sure how, we remind you that you have this option in the Settings section. In need to click on screen or sound, depending on the feature you want to disable or regulate.
Connectivity is one of the main reasons why our smartphones consume his energy faster. In this case, you can disable the wireless, since otherwise, the smartphone does not stop searching for available wireless networks to connect, even if you have no intention of doing so. If you do not have good 3G coverage and need not surf the Internet, you can disable or enable data connection only GSM for navigation, even in a slower way. You can set this option through the Settings section and Wireless. In paragraph Networks and Network Mode section you can configure the connection mode, leaving the GSM as saving measure.
Automatic synchronization of email or social networking updates consume a lot of energy. If you have no intention of using these tools, it will be more convenient than the quench. Disables automatic synchronization through the Settings section itself and closes all programs and widgets with which you are not working specifically. These applications consume in a constant power from the device, so if you do not check the weather forecast or news, you also have the option to save battery life on this side.
An interesting option is the energy savings, default on some devices and accessible on the Samsung Galaxy S3. The user can activate the auto save or set a personal choice in selecting which applications or services you want to disable.


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JANUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the recent announcement from the City, group classes will have to remain completely virtual for a bit longer. In-person slots may become available pending the status of Chicago's current Stay At Home Advisory & Phase 3 Status. We will keep you updated as the situation progresses.
While we wait to safely host in-person group classes, private lessons for individuals and couples are still available as in-person services!
Thank you for your patience and continued support during this time. It truly means the world to us and we look forward to dancing with you again!
Please feel free to message us with any questions you have via email.
— Sarah Z.
Please feel free to message us with any questions you have via email. Your Urbanity family misses you dearly and hopes you all are safe and well.
Sarah Zuccaro
Courtney Lundgren
Cassandra Carr
Mahogany Beal
Eric Nava
Oscar Urbina
Jorge Alvarez
Jessica Montalvo
WORKSHOPS & BOOTCAMPS
[DANCE INSTRUCTOR | DANCEHALL, HIP HOP, WEST AFRICAN]
Dance instructor Mahogany Beal is currently offering drop in group classes for Dancehall. She is also available for privates in West African Dance and Hip Hop. Mahogany also runs our yearly Thriller Performance Class every Halloween.
DANCE EDUCATION & HISTORY
Mahogany started dancing at the age of seven. Her first form of training was commercial style Hip Hop. She aspired to become a more versatile dancer hence choosing to study dance at Columbia College in Chicago. During her time there, Mahogany trained in a wide variety of dance styles. Those styles include West African, Modern, Ballet and advanced Hip Hop. She graduated from Columbia in May 2019 with a Bachelors of Arts in Dance. After graduating, Mahogany started focusing more on Dancehall. She became a teaching assistant and performer for "LadySol", a successful Dancehall professional in Chicago.
Dance instructor Mahogany Beal is all about the "Groove" when teaching class. It's important for her to teach the students about musicality early on. In other words, Mahogany want to show how each movement is done on a beat, a snare, or the lyrics of a song. It's not always about counts, especially in the dance styles she teaches. Finding the "groove", building up her students' confidence and having fun while doing it are the values that are most important to Mahogany. She wants her students to look at themselves dancing and see the dancing queen or king inside of them!
WHAT STUDENTS SAY?
"No matter how much or how little Dancehall experience you have, Mahogany keeps her teaching style fun and accessible without sacrificing detail when breaking down techniques. It's a joy to dance with her!"
Christie J.
"Took a private "house" class with Mahogany- a Tik Tok video step, and it was so great. Lots of safety precautions with covid. Great staff, they're super responsive. I'll be back for more"
Jane K
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This page was assembled for a presentation on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Relief Society, presented in Lowell, Massachusetts on March 15, 2012.
Relief Society Magazine (1914-1970). The magazine is indexed by the BYU Libraries, and the originals are digitized in full on the Internet Archive, currently from Volume 1 (1914) to Volume 53 (1966).
The Women's Exponent, a Mormon women's newspaper published from 1872 to 1914 (succeeded by the Relief Society Magazine, see above). Digitized by BYU Libraries in PDF page scans.
The Deseret News has a historic archive; the newspaper is searchable from 1850 to 1988 for free.
Catherine A. Brekus, "Mormon Women and the Problem of Historical Agency," Journal of Mormon History 37 (2): 59-87.


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Q: JS: Why (![]+[])[+[]] returns "f"? If you try to run following code you will see that
(![]+[])[+1] returns "a";
(![]+[])[+2] returns "l";
(![]+[])[+3] returns "s".
And so on.
Why?

A: (![]+[]) returns "false" in javascript. The +1 takes the letter at index 1. Therefore a.

A: Let's break it down piece by piece.
> ![]
false

Array literals are truthy even when empty, so the negation is boolean false.
> ![]+[]
"false"

Adding a boolean (the false from above) to an empty array results in the string version of "false", thanks to JS's strange rules for adding arbitrary objects.
> (![]+[])[1]
"a"
> (![]+[])[3]
"s"
(etc)

is equivalent to:
> "false"[1]
"a"
> "false"[3]
"s"

and so on -- indexing a string returns the character at that index.
Finally,
> +[]
0

so
> "false"[+[]]
"f"

and putting it all together:
> (![]+[])[+[]]
"f"

A: You're indexing the result of the first expression as a string.
(![]+[]) => false
false[1] => "false"[1] => a

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