My wife received an email that was made to look like it came from Walmart, but had a .ru email address. She noticed the Walmart logo was a little messed up because I told her to look out for that sort of thing along with grammatical errors etc. But what tricked her is the email contained a part number to something that she had ordered and subsequently canceled. She clicked the link in the email and the rest is Malware history. Avast identified a couple of nasties. Win32:Evo-gen[Susp] and Win32:Dropper-gen[Drp] Thanks for your time.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl10] "C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Monitor] "C:\Program Files (x86)\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\Monitor.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Bluetooth.lnk = ?
I will be working on your Malware issues, this may or may not, solve other issues you have with your machine.
The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for the issues on this machine.
Please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine appears to be clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.
It's often worth reading through these instructions and printing them for ease of reference.
If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to say or ask!! It's better to be sure and safe than sorry.
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Hopefully... your AVAST! did it's job and repelled the nasties... but let's have a look at a better log.
Please download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links and save it to your desktop.
When done, DDS.txt will open.
After a few moments, attach.txt will open in a second window.
Save both reports to your desktop.
I was editing my post last night when my wife's computer crashed. Avast keeps blocking out bound e-mails that avast idenitifies the infection in those e-mails as win32:malware-gen. Avast keeps quarantining infected files; but of course they reappear upon rebooting. So far today my wife's laptop has spontaneously rebooted twice which is new. So it might take me awhile to get the logs posted.
Well... sounds like AVAST! didn't get it all.
mRun: [NUSB3MON] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Renesas Electronics\USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver\Application\nusb3mon.exe"
mRun: [RemoteControl10] "C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe"
mRun: [Monitor] "C:\Program Files (x86)\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\Monitor.exe"
x64-Run: [IntelTBRunOnce] wscript.exe //b //nologo "C:\Program Files\Intel\TurboBoost\RunTBGadgetOnce.vbs"
C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 450 GiB total, 391.483 GiB free.
1/28/2014 3:47:15 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Client Virtualization Handler service hung on starting.
1/27/2014 1:45:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Service Control Manager tried to take a corrective action (Restart the service) after the unexpected termination of the Windows Management Instrumentation service, but this action failed with the following error: An instance of the service is already running.
1/27/2014 1:44:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Service Control Manager tried to take a corrective action (Restart the service) after the unexpected termination of the Shell Hardware Detection service, but this action failed with the following error: An instance of the service is already running.
1/27/2014 1:44:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Service Control Manager tried to take a corrective action (Restart the service) after the unexpected termination of the Server service, but this action failed with the following error: An instance of the service is already running.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Windows Management Instrumentation service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The User Profile Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Themes service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Task Scheduler service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The System Event Notification Service service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Shell Hardware Detection service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Server service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Multimedia Class Scheduler service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The IP Helper service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/27/2014 1:43:40 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Extensible Authentication Protocol service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 120000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
1/24/2014 10:51:32 PM, Error: ACPI  - : The embedded controller (EC) did not respond within the specified timeout period. This may indicate that there is an error in the EC hardware or firmware or that the BIOS is accessing the EC incorrectly. You should check with your computer manufacturer for an upgraded BIOS. In some situations, this error may cause the computer to function incorrectly.
Well... the nasty isn't showing there.
3. ComboFix may reset a number of Internet Explorer's settings, including making I-E the default browser.
4. CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.
C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 450 GiB total, 391.584 GiB free.
1/28/2014 7:07:16 PM, Error: Service Control Manager  - The Client Virtualization Handler service hung on starting.
Well... we all have our problems. In my head, DDS checks all users... but apparently it does not for running process. Anyhow... it turns out that it is Amy that has the problem (though I would have said you ran the scan both times on the superuser account).
Anyhow... the results are the same as I'd like you to run ComboFix per previous instructions.
Sorry to leave you hanging. Does it matter what account I run CF from? I'm afraid if I turn off avast on the Amy account a bunch of infected emails will get sent out.
I'd prefer the Amy account. After Downloading CF... disconnected your computer from the internet before running it. That way it cannot send any emails.
"Location"="c:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\Microsoft Shared\\VSTO\\ActionsPane3.xsd"
Did I cut off part of that? If so I'll have to run CF again.
Nope. It looks like it's all there. It also looks like CF killed the beast.
Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Seven, right-mouse click it and select Run as Administrator.
Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your desktop.
Click on Scan button. Wait until is finished.
Confirm each time with Ok.
Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner[S0].txt as well.
At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location and post the results.
Note: If you receive a notice that some of the items couldn't be removed, that they have been added to the delete on reboot list, please reboot (shut down your computer then restart it).


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The Ugab River is an ephemeral river in north-western Namibia. Its lower section forms the border between Kunene Region and Erongo Region but its catchment area extends well into the Otjozondjupa Region. Ugab's source is near Otavi. From there the riverbed leads westwards past the Paresis Mountains and the Fransfontein Mountains into the Skeleton Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Inflows of the Ugab are Erundu, Ozongombo, Okomize and Uis.

The river only flows above the surface of its sandy bed a few days each year, but even during much of the dry season its subterranean water surfaces as pools in places, and provides an important resource for species in the Damaraland region of northern Namibia. The Ugab's mean run-off is roughly 20 million cubic metres per annum, its catchment area (including its tributaries) is estimated to be between 24,800 and .

The Ugab River's large subterranean water content makes it a major Namibian river. Stretching for , the river provides water for species such as the rare desert elephant, as well as giraffe, mountain zebra and the largest population of free-roaming black rhinoceroses in the world. The Ugab Wilderness Area was established here to protect the future of these rare animals. Important tourism destinations are the Brandberg, the Doros Crater and Vingerklip, settlements in its catchment area are the towns of Outjo and Otjiwarongo, as well as the settlements of Kalkfeld, Omatjette and Uis.

It is possible to drive or trek the length of the sandy river, passing local Herero farmers and the pink granite inselbergs (isolated rocky hills left behind after volcanic activity) dotted throughout the region. These bizarre stones have been shaped over the years into vaguely recognisable shapes, some look like toadstools, while others are eerie hollow structures known as the 'Petrified Ghosts'.

Quite a few plants grow there; much of the visible vegetation is the wild tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). Also found there are some stunted acacia trees and ǃnara bushes (Acanthosicyos horridus), with their almost-leafless spiky green stems, and improbably large melons.

References

Rivers of Namibia
Geography of Erongo Region
Geography of Kunene Region
Geography of Otjozondjupa Region

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It was 1967 when the Department of Psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, offered it's first psychology programs, the department was run by a single faculty member and didn't add it's first Doctoral program until 2004. Over the years it has grown and expanded, adding new members of the faculty as well as majors all the time. It now offers several programs at both graduate and undergraduate levels and currently offers the largest amount of undergraduate majors throughout the whole of the University. Each program is designed to support students in taking the next step towards their career and educational goals.
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Nov. 5, 2019 — Former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) ended his presidential campaign Friday, joining Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, US Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and US Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) as 2020 national contenders who are no longer in the race.
O'Rourke's concession statement made reference to departing because he no longer possesses adequate resources with which to compete. Beginning as a top tier candidate with a strong financial base, his effort rapidly crumbled largely due to ill-advised comments, poor debate performance, and calling for assault weapon confiscation, which did not reinvigorate his campaign as he expected. O'Rourke had hoped to use the latter issue to begin cracking into the party's far-left faction that Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) seemingly have cornered.
Democratic leaders had from the outset attempted to persuade O'Rourke to challenge Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) instead of running for president, but they were ignored. In his statement announcing the end of his national campaign, the former congressman addressed the speculation that he might return to Texas to challenge Cornyn, but again ruled out running for that office or any other in 2020.
How does the Democratic race change now that O'Rourke has departed? Largely, his move could be a precursor of many more exits to come. At this point, it is clear three candidates occupy the top tier and separation exists between them and the rest of the pack. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sens. Warren and Sanders maintain the top three positions in virtually every poll, and it is reasonable to expect that one of them will eventually become the Democratic nominee.
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has recently made a resurgence after lagging in single digits since the second nationally televised debate in July. Concentrating on fundraising and organization, Buttigieg's efforts have proven worthwhile. Raising $19.1 million just in the third quarter, placing him behind only Sanders ($25.3 million raised in Quarter 3) and Warren ($24.6 million) during that period, the mid-size city mayor has brought in over $51.5 million since the onset of his presidential campaign.
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TDG is the combined measurement of total dissolved gases in water related to atmospheric pressure. The TDG measurement utilises a pressure sensor attached to a membrane. The sum of the partial pressures is then measured by the pressure sensors, then related to total dissolved gas.
Total dissolved gas concentrations in water should not exceed to 110 percent. Anything above this level can be extremely harmful to aquatic life. Fish in waters containing excessive TDG may suffer from gas bubble disease meaning the bubbles can block the flow of blood through blood vessels causing death, though this is a very rare occurrence. External bubbles are also formed which can be seen on fish fins or other organic tissues. Gas bubble disease is also harmful to aquatic invertebrates, though at much higher concentrations than that which would be lethal to fish. Water quality standards for TDG were set at 110 percent.


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Masters Degree in Sociology
Designed for students who wish to specialize in a particular area within sociology, the master's degree in sociology is an advanced program that enables students to develop methodological, critical and analytical skills. The program instructs students in sociological theory, methodology as well as special topics in addition to exploring the behavior of and interaction among groups, organizations and nations and how they react to crime, epidemics and more. This advanced program can be ideal for students who wish to enter the world of research and program management. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most sociology jobs require students to hold a master's degree in sociology or higher. Those with a graduate degree in sociology often pursue careers as policy and market analysts, researchers and professors.
A master's degree in sociology offers you the chance to specialize in a particular aspect of the field.
About the MSC Programs
Targeted time for the Sociology Masters Degree
Requirement/Eligibilities of Masters Programs
Program Goals and Missions
What can I do with a master's degree in sociology?
What are the course topics in a Master's Degree in Sociology?
How Much Can You make With a Master's Degree in Sociology?
Where can you Work With a Master's Degree in Sociology?
Students may pursue the traditional master's programs or applied, clinical, and professional programs. Some online schools also offer the master's degree in sociology. Working professionals seeking to switch careers or those living in remote areas can take the online route and explore sociology from any location, at timing that fit their individual schedule.
Generally, students can complete a master's degree in sociology in about one to three years. However, the duration of the program varies depending on a number of factors including the enrollment status of the students.
To enroll in a master's program in sociology, you must hold an undergraduate degree in sociology or a related field. Besides, you may also have to provide a statement of intent as well as official transcripts and recommendation letters. Most programs are likely to require at least a 3.0 GPA, and some of the more competitive programs may require a 3.50 GPA. Besides, applicants may be required to submit their Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, as well.
Students are required to complete a core curriculum in theory and methods, along with elective courses focusing on a particular field of sociology. Topics of study may include:
Development of sociological theory
Methods of social research
Contemporary sociological theories
Social data collection and analysis
Courses in research methods and statistics are important for master's students. Some programs may also require students to complete at least one internship, enabling them to gain hands on experience in the field.
Students complete an analytic project in sociology as well, which gives them a research experience, and a chance to get involved in the application of sociological theory and methods and assessment of relevant literature. Students choose an area of concentration in their master's degree such as:
Immigration and ethnicity
Crime and socio-legal studies
Gender and family
Upon completing a master's degree in sociology, graduates would be able to:
Demonstrate proficiency in the area of their specialization
Analyze problems and issues using the knowledge, and research methodology of sociology
Identify the larger social and cultural contexts that form people, organizations and institutions
Develop strong communication skills by applying the principles of sociology
The master's degree in sociology prepares students for careers in education policy, research evaluation, government, and youth and community service organizations. The program enables students to acquire strong analytical and methodological training and also get an opportunity to prepare for doctoral-level work in sociology.
A degree alone may not guarantee a job in the field. Graduates of a master's in sociology often pursue careers as researchers and university professors while others take up positions as sociologists – professionals who study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, and processes that people develop.
These professionals generally work in colleges, universities, and professional schools while others work in research and development in the social sciences and humanities. Management, scientific, and technical consulting services also hire sociologists.
According to the BLS, employment of sociologists is likely to increase at the rate of 15% faster than the average for all other occupations between 2012 and 2022. The BLS also notes that many bachelor's and master's degree holders in sociology may find positions in related fields including education, social services and public policy.
Sociology degree graduates can become sociologist and sociology teachers.
Sociologists, in 2013, earned 7% more than sociology teachers.
The curriculum of the program may vary from college to college. Students are generally required to complete a set of introductory courses and then move on to more advanced courses. Here are some of the course topics most likely to be covered in a sociology degree:
Social movements and collective behavior
Global culture and diversity
Race, class and gender
Political-legal sociology
Your income potential will depend on your skills and job position. With a master's degree, you can opt for a variety of positions in public and private firms. You can choose to become a sociologist and work in research organizations.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), sociologists made a median annual income of $74,960 in 2012.
Other jobs that you can consider are: Law enforcement official, human resource manager, college professor or lecturer, and more. The income level will vary from job to job.
With a master's degree in sociology, you can work in different sectors and organizations. Here are a few options:`
Research and development organizations
How Long Does It Take to Get a Sociology Master?
Students enrolled in full-time programs can expect to get their master's degree in sociology in 2 to 3 years. Part-time and online options are also available with various schools giving students the option to create a timetable suited to their scheduling needs.
What Are the Requirements to Get a Sociology Master?
The requirements to get a master's degree in sociology tend to vary from institute to institute. For instance, the University of Washington needs the students to complete first year required courses, along with minimum 45 graduate level credits, have at least a GPA of 3.3 and write and defend a thesis. Generally speaking, students will be required to complete certain coursework such as Sociology Theory, Social Statistics and Quantitative Techniques in Sociology. In addition to this, they will have to defend a thesis and might have to complete an internship.
How Much Can I Make with a Sociology Master?
With a master's degree in sociology, you can go for a career as a sociologist. The 2018 median pay for this occupation was $82,050, with 3,000 jobs available in this field in 2018. The top paying employer for this occupation was the state government, with a median salary of $92,040 in 2018. The top paying state for this occupation was Pennsylvania with an annual mean wage of $121,470.
Q:What can you do with a Master Degree In Sociology?
A:A master's degree in sociology helps you pursue a number of diverse jobs. You can enter professional fields such as the following: counseling, social, work, disaster management, research, education and teaching, rehabilitation, case work, community development, social research in federal agencies, journalism and reporting, human resource management, and policy making.
Q:What are the general degree requirements of a Master of Arts in Sociology?
A:You must complete these requirements in order to qualify for the degree: earn a minimum 3.0 CGPA, complete all courses such as sociological theory, modern sociology etc, complete a minimum of 36 credit hours throughout the duration, and compete a research and independent study with a minimum grading of grade B.
Q:What courses will I be required to attempt in a Master in Sociology degree?
A:The curriculum for Master in Sociology is quite extensive and aims to prepare students in every aspect of the discipline. Some of the courses included in this qualification are Introduction to Social Movements, Sociology of Occupations, Urban Sociology, Public Policy, Quantitative Methods, Demographic Analysis and History of Philosophy of Education. Interested students are advised to search our website for more information.
Q:What are the best online schools for psychology and sociology and how do I enroll in them?
A:There are many online schools offering degree programs in the field of psychology and sociology. These schools have earned repute for offering quality programs and educational services. The admission requirements will however vary lightly from college to college. It is best that you go through our page to see which schools are currently offering these degree programs.
Q:What are usual program objectives of masters in Sociology degree?
A:The program aims to provide a thorough understanding of the social problems that are faced by the society as a whole. Coursework is designed to provide viable solutions to contribute toward social change by combining research methods, sociological theory and field studies. Students will be trained to carry out substantive applied research in the general areas of interest like health care, economic inequality, education, crime and race.


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Under the ADA, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issues and enforces accessibility standards for transportation vehicles that are based on the Board's ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Transportation Vehicles. These requirements apply to new or remanufactured vehicles covered by the ADA, including:
buses and vans
rail cars (rapid, light, commuter, intercity, high-speed, and monorail)
automated guideway vehicles
trams and similar vehicles
DOT's current vehicle standards are consistent with the Board's ADAAG as first published in 1991 and supplemented in 1998 for over-the-road buses. The Board is in the process of updating the vehicle guidelines and has finalized updates to sections of guidelines covering buses and vans.
Regulations issued by DOT under the ADA apply these requirements and indicate which vehicles are required to comply. DOT's ADA regulations also address transportation service and facilities.
See: DOT's Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles (49 CFR Part 38)


For hundreds of years, America has been attracting people from all over the globe to its shores. Whether it be for sweeping beaches, immense mountain structures, or its bustling cities, each state offers something that no other can compete with, each holding its own unique culture, history, and collection of attractions. Due to its sheer size, it can often leave people feeling overwhelmed about how they can make the most of their time there, and travel to America in the right way. Luckily, there are lots of helpful hints and tricks that countless travelers have offered over the years, which aim to make your time here run smoothly.
Home to some of the country's largest states, the West Coast is often noted for its sweeping beaches in Southern California and the towering North Cascade mountains of Washington that work their way up to the Canadian border. If you are hoping to take in some breath-taking scenery, then it's best to hire a car and not book every hotel ahead of your first one. This is because you will find yourself falling in love with unexpected locations as you wind through the wilderness, where you may find you want to stay longer than you planned.
Over the years, the Midwest has become one of the most reliable vacation destinations. Rolling farmland and the famous Great Lakes mean it offers some of the best family-oriented and romantic stop-offs for people traveling from one coast to the other. For unique activities, it's best to visit French Lick West Baden in Indiana, where fall colors light up the countryside, and to catch some amazing views, stop off at some of Lake Michigan's quieter points after traveling through the bright lights of Chicago.
Aside from its iconic New England falls, the East Coast is primarily known for one thing: its bustling metropolises. New York and Boston are merely two of these, but they are a stop on your tour that cannot be missed. Seeing Broadway shows, looking up at spiraling skyscrapers, and indulging in classic street food are only a few of the amazing memories travelers come away with after visiting. If cityscapes don't fit into your dream trip, make sure you visit Martha's Vineyard for relaxing evenings filled with seaside panoramas, or perhaps a more adventurous option is for you. If this is the case be sure to go hiking through Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina.
The birthplace of country music, and famed for year-round sun, The South is one of the largest regions in America, which means it can be hard to fit in all you want to do. Any tour here should kick off in Austin, where you can then go on to venture into the surrounding Texas Hill Country for a unique hiking experience. Tropical beaches can be found in Florida, while mountain settings are rife in North Carolina. Mostly, you should make sure to try the food in New Orleans, which combines a rich history and varied culture in each bite.
The discretionary exercises accessible on outings incorporates mountain biking, wilderness boating,horseback riding, wild kayaking, and a whole lot more.


Today we are looking at the book Shop Cats of New York by Tamar Arslanian.
SHOP CATS OF NEW YORK blends the introspective eye of Humans of New York with the visual intelligence of The French Cat to depict the Big Apple from the perspective of their diverse and enchanting rulers: felines. Combined with lively photography, this book gives voices to the creatures beloved for their mystique, independence, and vitality.
Beyond the clever stories these cats offer, they are legends inside New York institutions like the Algonquin Hotel, Bleecker Street Records, Kings County Distillery, and many more. From the amusing to the benevolent, this book uncovers these 40 cats' different personalities and the shops they deem home. Celebrated cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and popular Instagram pet photographer Andrew Marttila illustrate the love and warmth these felines elicit in their urban kingdom.
SHOP CATS OF NEW YORK is the perfect holiday gift book for those who venerate the species, city life, and the creatures who keep their celebrated shops lively. It can be nearly impossible to deduce what is stirring inside these majestic animals' brains, but Arslanian and Marttila get as close as humanly possible.
Our over-all verdict: This book is simply purrfect! Having been to the big apple earlier this year we recognised many of the cats in the book as we met them on our adventures in New York! But it also gave us insights on how many we missed and whom we will have to meet on a future trip!
If you enjoy great cat photos but also learn more about their history and the history of the area / place they live in when this is your PERFECT book!
Tamar Arslanian is the author of the blog IHaveCat.com, and has served as Vice President of Account Management at numerous high profile New York City advertising agencies. She currently consults pet brands on marketing and social media, writes for numerous pet outlets and shares her home with three rescue cats Kip, Petie and Haddie.
Fascinating! Where I live in Brooklyn many if not most of the Bodegas have cats. Probably to keep away the mice but the kitties are popular with customers. Thanks for sharing this information.
Fabulous idea for a book!
What a pleasure. When in the Netherlands, we met a restaurant cat, which they don't seem to permit in the US. The cat slept in a basket beside our table as we ate. It was lovely.


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Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
Secret Asset
(Liz Carlyle 2)
Stella Rimington
From the former head of MI5 and bestselling author Stella Rimington comes the heart-stopping second novel featuring MI5 Intelligence Officer Liz Carlyle.
When Intelligence Officer Liz Carlyle learns from one of her agents that suspicious meetings are taking place at an Islamic bookshop, she trusts her instinct that a terrorist cell is at work. Her boss, Charles Wetherby, immediately puts a surveillance operation into place. An attack seems imminent.
So Liz is surprised when Wetherby suddenly takes her off the case. And she's shocked to hear the reason why: he has received a tip-off that a mole is at work inside British Intelligence. If true, then the potential damage to the Service itself could be immeasurable. Now, as her colleagues scramble to avert a terrorist strike, Liz must find out who the mole is, and what their intentions are, before it is too late.
Stella Rimington joined the Security Service (MI5) in 1965 and was appointed Director-General in 1992.She was the first woman to hold the post and the first Director-General whose name was publicly announced on appointment. Following her retirement from MI5 in 1996, she became a non-executive director of Marks and Spencer and published her autobiography, Open Secret. At Risk and Secret Asset, the first of her Liz Carlyle novels, are available in Arrow.
Also by Stella Rimington
Praise for Secret Asset
"A cracking good thriller"
Lynn Barber, Observer
"Intelligent... Undeniably pacey"
"This is something rare: the spy novel that prizes authenticity over fabrication"
Mail on Sunday
"Tense and terrifying"
"The Security Service background is exceedingly convincing"
Douglas Hurd, New Statesman
Make Me


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Q: How to add Grafana dashboard for CPU usage from Hawkular Datasource? I'm working on Hawkular and Grafana integration for our OpenShift Container Platform project.
I succeeded in configuring Hawkular Datasource in a Grafana instance.
As Hawkular Metrics keeps data of multiple pods, it became a tough task to get the data for the latest pod which is currently up and running.
Let's say I want to get the memory usage of a latest pod which is active now. How can I do that? As there can be multiple pods in an OCP project, some pods could have been gone and not active now, I'm getting a list of random names for pods instances when querying metrics in Grafana dashboard like this {appname/somerandomstring/memory/usage}.
I'm getting multiple such values. Is there any way to get the latest and active one from such a list?
How do I actually get the latest pod with a specific name in metrics name?

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


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Job creation and wages hike slows
Job creation decelerated strongly in May, with nonfarm payrolls up by just 75,000 even as the unemployment rate remained at a 50-year low, the Labor Department reported Friday.
The decline was the second in four months that payrolls increased by less than 100,000 as the labor market continues to show signs of weakening. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for a gain of 180,000.
In addition to the weak total for May, the previous two months' reports saw substantial downward revisions. March's count fell from 189,000 to 153,000 and the April total was taken down to 224,000 from 263,000, for a total reduction of 75,000 jobs.
Stock futures fell and bond yields dropped in reaction to the report. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures turned negative before reversing course and turning positive. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to its lowest level since September 2017.
"We had expected a slowdown after several years of job gains holding around 200,000, but not this much of a slowdown," said Beth Ann Bovino, U.S. chief economist for S&P Global Ratings.
Broadly speaking, the report amounted to another dark spot amid fears of a larger sputtering in growth and perhaps a recession within the next year.
"While much of the attention from investors has been focused on trade disputes and the potential for a slowing economy, today's disappointing employment report provides further evidence that the end of the business cycle is upon us and economic activity is slowing," said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.
The unemployment rate remained at 3.6%, in line with forecasts and the lowest since December 1969. A broader measure that encompasses discouraged workers and the underemployed holding part-time jobs for economic reasons, sometimes called the real unemployment rate, fell further, from 7.3% to 7.1%, its lowest reading since December 2000.
That decline came to a sharp drop of 299,000 in the part-time for economic reasons category.
Among individual groups, the rate for African Americans fell sharply, from 6.7% to 6.2%, while Asian Americans saw a gain from historically low levels, up from 2.2% to 2.5%.
Wage growth misses estimates
Wages gains also slowed a bit. Average hourly earnings year over year were up 3.1%, one-tenth of a point lower than expectations. The average work week held steady at 34.4 hours.
Job growth came primarily from professional and business services, which saw 33,000 new hires. Health care expanded by 16,000 while construction added 4,000 and manufacturing contributed 3,000. Retail lost 7,600 jobs.
Most other industries showed little change on the month.
"There were two big surprises," Bovino said. "One, private payrolls were rather low at 90,000. But what was the biggest surprise was that census workers are not coming in."
Overall, payroll gains have averaged 164,000 in 2019, a sharp decline from the 223,000 for all of 2018.
Friday's Bureau of Labor Services reading added to worries that employment growth is slowing. A report Wednesday from ADP and Moody's Analytics raised fears even more as it said private payrolls increased by just 27,000. The BLS showed private payrolls up 90,000, while government jobs fell by 15,000.
The labor force participation rate was unchanged at 62.8%, in line with expectations.
The report comes with the U.S. economy at a crossroads.
Investors have been worried about slowing growth amid an escalating trade war between the U.S. and some its biggest global partners, China and Mexico. Global growth is slowing as well, with the World Bank earlier this week revising its forecasts lower.
Federal Reserve officials have been watching the data closely. In recent days, comments from several central bank leaders seem to have opened the door for rate cuts, though the timing remains uncertain.
Markets are now pricing in a summer reduction, likely in July, followed by another cut in September or October followed by a third in early 2020.
Economic data points, though, have remained positive if slowing a bit. The Atlanta Fed expects second-quarter GDP to be up 1.5% after the 3.1% growth in the first quarter.


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Hotels Business Booming in Birgunj
May 12: Birgunj, which is considered as a major trade route for the country, has sixty hotels of medium to small scale in operation. In the recent period, investment in the hotel sector in Birgunj has observed a tremendous growth. However, the hotel business here is booming not because of tourists but due to business meetings.
Hari Pant, chairman of hotel and tourism entrepreneurs association of Birgunj, says hotels in Birgunj are sustaining their business because of the guests of business houses but not tourists.
"The hotels so far have been operating their business depending on the guests of industries and their business activities. They now need to extend their service targeting tourists as well," he added.
Diyalo Lords Plaza, a three-star hotel in Birgunj, was established with Rs 1 billion investment and is likely to receive a four-star status very soon. Anil Kumar Rungta, owner of Diyalo Lords Plaza, says he invested in the hotel believing Birgunj to become a tourist destination in future.
Previously, VVIP guests travelling to Birgunj were to travel twenty six kilometers away to Hotel Ichhya, Simara in absence of posh hotels. But now Diyalo Lords Plaza is expected to make the stay of VVIP guests remarkable within the city.
Hotel depended on industries
According to Pant top ranking business entrepreneurs and auditors coming to Birgunj and nearby industrial areas are mainly the targeted customers of the hotels in Birgunj and the hotels are benefiting from the ongoing construction of new industries being established in Bara-Parsa industrial corridor.
Hotel entrepreneurs inform hotels in Birgunj have received more than Rs 20 billion investment. According to the entrepreneurs the hotel business in Birgunj will be at risk if they have to continue the business depending on the guest of the industrial sector.
"We should work to find ways for brining tourists or else hotels won't be able to sustain additional investment," Pant added. He further said that the hotels are already having tough competition for service charge.
"In the hotel business we sell services rather than commodities which is why we are observing tight competition. In the last one year alone six new big hotels have opened here for," he added.
Birgunj for marriages
In recent time the number of people arriving Birgunj from India for marriage ceremony has increased. Due to the lack of hotels in Raxaul (the closest Indian border to Birgunj) most of the Indians come to Birgunj and conduct the marriage ceremony. Such events have become a good source of earning for the hotels which almost earn Rs 1 million per marriage. According to sources the hotels in Birgunj charge comparatively less than the hotels in major Indian cities . The Hotel and Tourism Entrepreneurs Association has plans to conduct promotional campaign from Betiya, Darbhanga, Motihari, Narkatiya, Patna in Bihar to Kolkata of Bengal. The association aims to conduct "Let's Go Birgunj" promotional campaign in the region.
According to Pant, small scale hotels have also been benefitting from the casinos operated by big hotels in Birgunj. The customers of casinos have been using the services of small hotels for accommodation. Hotel Vishwa, Suraj and Diyalo Lords are operating casino business in Birgunj.
Pant further informed that hotels in Birgunj have also profited from the 'no alcohol policy' of the Bihar government. People from Bihar regularly visit hotels in Birgunj for consuming alcohol after the ban.


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It's another Cinco de Mayo milestone for Norwell's McKenna
By Patriot Ledger staff
NORWELL – Cool things happen when you're born on Cinco de Mayo.
The Patriot Ledger spotlighted Norwell's Alex McKenna on Cinco de Mayo when the boy turned 5 on 5-5-05. Fifteen years later, McKenna will turn 20 on 5-5-20 and will celebrate his birthday in Goose Creek, South Carolina, where he is a machinist's mate 3rd class (submarine) petty officer in the U.S. Navy.
McKenna is a 2018 graduate of South Shore Vocational Technical School, where he focused on mechanical drafting and engineering. He was captain of the soccer and wrestling teams.
He is scheduled to finish Navy training in August and then be deployed. He is the son of Kristen and Kevin McKenna.
Back in '05, when he was a preschooler at Younger University in Norwell, McKenna told the Ledger he wanted a new soccer net for his birthday. He got it.
"He still loves soccer," said Kristen, his mom. He also loves working on his Jeep and playing soccer with his younger brother, Nolan, she said.
Alex might not be thinking about it now, but he will hit another statistical oddity when he turns 55 on 5-5-55.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.


Former graphic designer, Lee Thompson who launched his specialist Swegway and hoverboard superstore,is now set to launch his first franchise.
Lee has achieved his most successful trading year to date – reaching £1 million in turnover.
More than half his annual turnover was taken in the last quarter of 2018 and with the TraffordCity store, inside Beyond next to the Chillfactore, continuing to be the only store of its kind in the UK, customers' frequently travel from as far as London and Inverness to purchase his products.
Its record trading year coincides with the first anniversary of the store's unique Hoverboard World race track and party room which a staggering 3,000 children attended throughout 2018. Bookings for the first quarter of this year continue to be in high demand among five to 15-year-old children.
Lee's business model of combining the store, in-house work shop, exceptional customer service and post-sale support alongside the Hoverboard World party offer has proved to be a winning formula and he is now keen to replicate the concept across the UK.
Despite Hoverboard World's current success, Lee and his investors, who capitalised on the emerging popularity of Swegways by first launching an online store in 2015, didn't take it for granted.
However, Lee and his team of investors did not let this setback deter them and were confident in the integrity of their product and within six months had ensured their Swegway had undergone independent, UK (UKAS) inspection and verification for compliance and safety. Breezeboard Pro was rubber stamped as completely safe by the authorities in May of 2016. Since then, Breezeboard Pro have gone from strength to strength and become the industry standard in the UK.
Lee hasn't looked back and despite continuing to have a thriving online presence, a unique store and race track experience, his sights are firmly set on rolling out the "Hoverboard World" concept across the UK.


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package org.apache.hadoop.fs;

import org.apache.hadoop.classification.InterfaceAudience;
import org.apache.hadoop.classification.InterfaceStability;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.permission.FsPermission;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.DataChecksum;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.Progressable;

/**
 * This class contains options related to file system operations.
 */
@InterfaceAudience.Public
@InterfaceStability.Evolving
public final class Options {
  /**
   * Class to support the varargs for create() options.
   *
   */
  public static class CreateOpts {
    private CreateOpts() { };
    public static BlockSize blockSize(long bs) {
      return new BlockSize(bs);
    }
    public static BufferSize bufferSize(int bs) {
      return new BufferSize(bs);
    }
    public static ReplicationFactor repFac(short rf) {
      return new ReplicationFactor(rf);
    }
    public static BytesPerChecksum bytesPerChecksum(short crc) {
      return new BytesPerChecksum(crc);
    }
    public static ChecksumParam checksumParam(
        ChecksumOpt csumOpt) {
      return new ChecksumParam(csumOpt);
    }
    public static Perms perms(FsPermission perm) {
      return new Perms(perm);
    }
    public static CreateParent createParent() {
      return new CreateParent(true);
    }
    public static CreateParent donotCreateParent() {
      return new CreateParent(false);
    }

    public static class BlockSize extends CreateOpts {
      private final long blockSize;
      protected BlockSize(long bs) {
        if (bs <= 0) {
          throw new IllegalArgumentException(
                        "Block size must be greater than 0");
        }
        blockSize = bs;
      }
      public long getValue() { return blockSize; }
    }

    public static class ReplicationFactor extends CreateOpts {
      private final short replication;
      protected ReplicationFactor(short rf) {
        if (rf <= 0) {
          throw new IllegalArgumentException(
                      "Replication must be greater than 0");
        }
        replication = rf;
      }
      public short getValue() { return replication; }
    }

    public static class BufferSize extends CreateOpts {
      private final int bufferSize;
      protected BufferSize(int bs) {
        if (bs <= 0) {
          throw new IllegalArgumentException(
                        "Buffer size must be greater than 0");
        }
        bufferSize = bs;
      }
      public int getValue() { return bufferSize; }
    }

    /** This is not needed if ChecksumParam is specified. **/
    public static class BytesPerChecksum extends CreateOpts {
      private final int bytesPerChecksum;
      protected BytesPerChecksum(short bpc) {
        if (bpc <= 0) {
          throw new IllegalArgumentException(
                        "Bytes per checksum must be greater than 0");
        }
        bytesPerChecksum = bpc;
      }
      public int getValue() { return bytesPerChecksum; }
    }

    public static class ChecksumParam extends CreateOpts {
      private final ChecksumOpt checksumOpt;
      protected ChecksumParam(ChecksumOpt csumOpt) {
        checksumOpt = csumOpt;
      }
      public ChecksumOpt getValue() { return checksumOpt; }
    }

    public static class Perms extends CreateOpts {
      private final FsPermission permissions;
      protected Perms(FsPermission perm) {
        if(perm == null) {
          throw new IllegalArgumentException("Permissions must not be null");
        }
        permissions = perm;
      }
      public FsPermission getValue() { return permissions; }
    }

    public static class Progress extends CreateOpts {
      private final Progressable progress;
      protected Progress(Progressable prog) {
        if(prog == null) {
          throw new IllegalArgumentException("Progress must not be null");
        }
        progress = prog;
      }
      public Progressable getValue() { return progress; }
    }

    public static class CreateParent extends CreateOpts {
      private final boolean createParent;
      protected CreateParent(boolean createPar) {
        createParent = createPar;}
      public boolean getValue() { return createParent; }
    }

    /**
     * Get an option of desired type
     * @param clazz is the desired class of the opt
     * @param opts - not null - at least one opt must be passed
     * @return an opt from one of the opts of type theClass.
     *   returns null if there isn't any
     */
    static <T extends CreateOpts> T getOpt(Class<T> clazz, CreateOpts... opts) {
      if (opts == null) {
        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Null opt");
      }
      T result = null;
      for (int i = 0; i < opts.length; ++i) {
        if (opts[i].getClass() == clazz) {
          if (result != null) {
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("multiple opts varargs: " + clazz);
          }

          @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
          T t = (T)opts[i];
          result = t;
        }
      }
      return result;
    }
    /**
     * set an option
     * @param newValue  the option to be set
     * @param opts  - the option is set into this array of opts
     * @return updated CreateOpts[] == opts + newValue
     */
    static <T extends CreateOpts> CreateOpts[] setOpt(final T newValue,
        final CreateOpts... opts) {
      final Class<?> clazz = newValue.getClass();
      boolean alreadyInOpts = false;
      if (opts != null) {
        for (int i = 0; i < opts.length; ++i) {
          if (opts[i].getClass() == clazz) {
            if (alreadyInOpts) {
              throw new IllegalArgumentException("multiple opts varargs: " + clazz);
            }
            alreadyInOpts = true;
            opts[i] = newValue;
          }
        }
      }
      CreateOpts[] resultOpt = opts;
      if (!alreadyInOpts) { // no newValue in opt
        final int oldLength = opts == null? 0: opts.length;
        CreateOpts[] newOpts = new CreateOpts[oldLength + 1];
        if (oldLength > 0) {
          System.arraycopy(opts, 0, newOpts, 0, oldLength);
        }
        newOpts[oldLength] = newValue;
        resultOpt = newOpts;
      }
      return resultOpt;
    }
  }

  /**
   * Enum to support the varargs for rename() options
   */
  public static enum Rename {
    NONE((byte) 0), // No options
    OVERWRITE((byte) 1); // Overwrite the rename destination

    private final byte code;

    private Rename(byte code) {
      this.code = code;
    }

    public static Rename valueOf(byte code) {
      return code < 0 || code >= values().length ? null : values()[code];
    }

    public byte value() {
      return code;
    }
  }

  /**
   * This is used in FileSystem and FileContext to specify checksum options.
   */
  public static class ChecksumOpt {
    private final int crcBlockSize;
    private final DataChecksum.Type crcType;

    /**
     * Create a uninitialized one
     */
    public ChecksumOpt() {
      crcBlockSize = -1;
      crcType = DataChecksum.Type.DEFAULT;
    }

    /**
     * Normal ctor
     * @param type checksum type
     * @param size bytes per checksum
     */
    public ChecksumOpt(DataChecksum.Type type, int size) {
      crcBlockSize = size;
      crcType = type;
    }

    public int getBytesPerChecksum() {
      return crcBlockSize;
    }

    public DataChecksum.Type getChecksumType() {
      return crcType;
    }

    /**
     * Create a ChecksumOpts that disables checksum
     */
    public static ChecksumOpt createDisabled() {
      return new ChecksumOpt(DataChecksum.Type.NULL, -1);
    }

    /**
     * A helper method for processing user input and default value to
     * create a combined checksum option. This is a bit complicated because
     * bytesPerChecksum is kept for backward compatibility.
     *
     * @param defaultOpt Default checksum option
     * @param userOpt User-specified checksum option. Ignored if null.
     * @param userBytesPerChecksum User-specified bytesPerChecksum
     *                Ignored if < 0.
     */
    public static ChecksumOpt processChecksumOpt(ChecksumOpt defaultOpt,
        ChecksumOpt userOpt, int userBytesPerChecksum) {
      final boolean useDefaultType;
      final DataChecksum.Type type;
      if (userOpt != null
          && userOpt.getChecksumType() != DataChecksum.Type.DEFAULT) {
        useDefaultType = false;
        type = userOpt.getChecksumType();
      } else {
        useDefaultType = true;
        type = defaultOpt.getChecksumType();
      }

      //  bytesPerChecksum - order of preference
      //    user specified value in bytesPerChecksum
      //    user specified value in checksumOpt
      //    default.
      if (userBytesPerChecksum > 0) {
        return new ChecksumOpt(type, userBytesPerChecksum);
      } else if (userOpt != null && userOpt.getBytesPerChecksum() > 0) {
        return !useDefaultType? userOpt
            : new ChecksumOpt(type, userOpt.getBytesPerChecksum());
      } else {
        return useDefaultType? defaultOpt
            : new ChecksumOpt(type, defaultOpt.getBytesPerChecksum());
      }
    }

    /**
     * A helper method for processing user input and default value to
     * create a combined checksum option.
     *
     * @param defaultOpt Default checksum option
     * @param userOpt User-specified checksum option
     */
    public static ChecksumOpt processChecksumOpt(ChecksumOpt defaultOpt,
        ChecksumOpt userOpt) {
      return processChecksumOpt(defaultOpt, userOpt, -1);
    }
  }
}


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John Kotz (nacido el  en Rhinelander, Wisconsin y fallecido el  en Dane, Wisconsin)  fue un jugador de baloncesto estadounidense que disputó una temporada en la NBL. Con 1,91 metros de estatura, jugaba en la posición de alero.

Trayectoria deportiva

Universidad
Jugó durante tres temporadas con los Badgers de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison, siendo elegido en 1941 y 1942, año en el que fue máximo anotador con 17,7 puntos por partido, en el mejor quinteto de la Big Ten Conference y en el segundo en 1943. Fue incluido en el primer equipo All-American en 1942 y 1943, y elegido Mejor Jugador del Torneo de la NCAA en 1941, año en el que se proclamaron campeones de la NCAA, tras anotar 12 puntos en la final ante Washington State. Acabó su carrera como líder histórico en anotación de los Badgers, con 841 puntos.

Profesional
Jugó como profesional una única temporada con los Sheboygan Redskins de la NBL, en la que promedió 6,7 puntos por partido.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Ficha de Kotz en justsportsstats.com

Baloncestistas de Wisconsin
Baloncestistas de los Wisconsin Badgers
Baloncestistas de los Sheboygan Redskins
Nacidos en Wisconsin


Betsy Rogers, an elementary school teacher in Jefferson County, Ala., was honored as the 2003 National Teacher of the Year at a ceremony in the First Lady's Garden at the White House last week.
Ms. Rogers, 51, teaches at the 600-student Leeds Elementary School. She is the 53rd teacher to receive the national honor and the first from Alabama.
President Bush praised Ms. Rogers' dedication at the April 30 ceremony, which also honored the state teachers of the year.
"[Ms. Rogers] could have her pick of any school—yet she chooses to teach in a school in an underprivileged rural area because she believes that devoted teachers and principals can make a difference in the lives of students from every background," the president said.
A 15-member committee representing national education organizations chose Ms. Rogers for the award, which is sponsored by the Washington-based Council of Chief State School Officers and the New York City-based Scholastic Inc.
The National Teacher of the Year is released from her teaching duties for a year, but still receives her full salary and benefits during that time.
Ms. Rogers began teaching in 1974. Following an eight-year hiatus to stay at home with her two sons and then teach kindergarten in a church program, she returned to work in public schools in 1984. After teaching 7th and 8th grade math for a year, she became a 1st and 2nd grade teacher.
Ms. Rogers, who holds certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, introduced the "looping" technique to her school district in 1997. Looping is when a teacher stays with the same class for two consecutive years.
In her acceptance of the award, Ms. Rogers said: "Our children are our hope for tomorrow and a promise for a better day. ... All of us want to live in a country where our legacy to the world is how we've taken care of our children."
For the next year, in addition to public appearances, Ms. Rogers will be meeting with teachers, administrators, and lawmakers to stress the need for equity in education.


Market is seen opening lower, mirroring negative leads from Asian markets and overnight slide on the Wall Street. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 23 points at the opening bell.
Overseas, stocks in Asia slipped on Friday amid growing concerns over the trade fight between the US and China. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the 2 March deadline to reach a Chinese-US trade deal.
Meanwhile, a round of weak data from the European Union underscored global growth concerns. German industrial production unexpectedly fell by 0.4% in December from the month before. Meanwhile, the European Commission cut its growth forecast for the shared currency bloc Thursday, predicting that the 19-member eurozone will collectively grow by just 1.3% this year, down from the 1.9% forecast in November.
US stock benchmarks on Thursday finished the session firmly lower as worries about sluggish growth outside of the US and diminishing expectations for a quick resolution to a US-China trade spat, buffeted markets.
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell in the week ended 2 February by 19,000 to 234,000.
Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 418.01 crore on 7 February 2019, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 294.11 crore on 7 February 2019, as per provisional data.
A divergent trend was witnessed as the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, settled a tad lower while the Nifty 50 index registered minor gains yesterday, 7 February 2019. Trading was volatile after the central bank cut key interest rates and shifted its policy stance to neutral from calibrated tightening. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, fell 4.14 points or 0.01% to settle at 36,971.09. The Nifty 50 index rose 6.95 points or 0.06% to settle at 11,069.40.


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Grammar & Essay Writing Techniques
Unit 3 Old Testament
What happened to bring an end to the hostilities between Israel and Judah?
How did Judah manage to survive the Assyrian invasions that destroyed Israel and Syria in the later eighth century (745-721 B.C.E.)?
How did Hezekiah prepare for a possible invasion by the Assyrians during Sennacherib's reign?
What does Lamentations tell us about conditions in Jerusalem during the Babylonian siege?
What were the three major groups of Israelites that formed in the wake of the Babylonian destruction, and how were they related to each other?
Assess the relative significance of Ezra and Nehemiah to the Jerusalem community.
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Two kings, Ahab and Jehoshaphat came to an alliance by uniting the son of Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and the daughter of Ahab, Athaliah in marriage. The agreed to work together to fight Syria. The marriage symbolized the unity between the two kingdoms and leaders.
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Love this street shot. The intense stare from the guy on the left, the guy with arm extended, the guy on the far right smiling – so many different moods to this one.


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Who is the hero striding across the red desert? Champion sheep shearer, horse rider, road warrior, beer drinker, bush ranger and someone who'll even eat a Meat Pie Floater when he's sober? A man in a hat, whose Luggage follows him on little legs, who's about to change history by preventing a swagman stealing a jumbuck by a billabong?
Yes ... all this place has between itself and wind-blown doom is Rincewind, the inept wizard who can't even spell wizard. He's the only here left. Still ... no worries, eh?


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Früher "Normreinheitsgrad", Normbegriff (ISO 12944) heute "Oberflächenvorbereitungsgrad". Verschiedene Institutionen definierten Standards für die Oberflächenvorbereitung von Stahl, sogenannte Reinheitsgrade. Sie beurteilen die Reinheit der Oberfläche eines Bauteiles hinsichtlich anhaftender Partikel oder der vorhandenen Benetzung mit Fluiden. Die Oberflächenvorbereitung dient einer nachfolgenden Beschichtung (Korrosionsschutzbeschichtung). Ein bestimmter Reinheitsgrad wird zumeist vom Hersteller einer Beschichtung oder vom Eigner eines Projekts gefordert und in den Ausschreibungsunterlagen definiert.

Die Angabe des Gehaltes an nichtmetallischen Einschlüssen im Werkstoff, die seine Gebrauchseigenschaften beeinflussen, wird im Artikel Reinheitsgrad (Werkstoff) behandelt.

Gängige Normen
Die am häufigsten verwendeten und international weithin anerkannten Normen für die Oberflächenvorbereitung sind: NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), SSPC (Steel Structures and Paint Council), der Schwedische Standard (nach SIS 05 5900) und der Englische Standard (nach BS 4232, United Kingdom Standards).
In Europa hat sich vor allem die Klassifizierung nach dem Schwedischen Standard durchgesetzt.

Die ISO-Norm (DIN EN) ISO 12 944 sowie die mittlerweile zurückgezogene deutsche Norm DIN 55 928 sowie die DIN EN ISO 8501-1 (Grundlage für DIN EN ISO 12 944) entsprechen der Klassifizierung nach dem Schwedischen Standard.

Klassifizierung nach Schwedischem Standard SIS 05 5900
In Kombination mit den Rostgraden A, B, C und D (nicht korrodierte Walzhaut, teilweise abgerostete Walzhaut, vollständig abgerostete Walzhaut/ vollflächiger Rost mit höchstens kleinen Narben, Rost mit starker Narbenbildung) ergeben sich für die Oberflächenvorbereitungsgrade außer Sa 3 unterschiedliche optische Erscheinungen. Auch die Art des Strahlmittel (z. B. Schmelzkammerschlacke (dunkel)/ Chromerzschlacke, Granatsand (hell)) führt zu unterschiedlich hellen Oberflächen (besonders SA 2 ½ und Sa 3), so dass die in der Norm abgebildeten Fotos nur eine ungefähre Näherung darstellen, welche im Einzelfall abweichen kann.

SA 1 – "Brush-off Blast Cleaning"
Die Oberfläche ist definiert als frei von Öl, Fett, Schmutz, losem Zunder (Abbrand), losem Rost und loser Farbe oder Beschichtung. Verbleibender Zunder, Rost und Farbe soll festhaftend und die Oberfläche ausreichend aufgeraut sein, um eine gute Haftung der aufzutragenden Beschichtung zu erreichen.
Eine Oberfläche nach Standard SA 1 ist vergleichbar mit SP-7 (SSPC) und NACE 4

SA 2 – "Commercial Blast Cleaning"
Die Oberfläche ist definiert als frei von jeglichem Öl, Fett, Schmutz, Zunder, Rost, Farbe und sonstigen Fremdkörpern. Nur leichte Spuren oder Verfärbungen durch Rost oder Zunder oder leichte, festhaftende Rückstände von Farbe oder Beschichtung dürfen verbleiben. Auf aufgerauter Oberfläche dürfen leichte Rückstände von Rost oder Farbe in den Vertiefungen verbleiben. Mindestens 2/3 eines jeden Quadratzolls sollen frei von sichtbaren Rückständen sein und diese sollen auf nur leichte Verfärbungen, Flecken oder geringe Reste der genannten Substanzen beschränkt bleiben.
Eine Oberfläche nach Standard SA 2 ist vergleichbar mit SP-6 (SSPC), NACE 3 und Third Quality (britischer Standard)

SA 2 ½ – "Near White Blast Cleaning"
Die Oberfläche ist definiert als frei von jeglichem Öl, Fett, Schmutz, Zunder, Rost, Korrosion, Oxiden, Farbe und sonstigen Fremdkörpern. Nur leichte Spuren oder Verfärbungen durch Rost oder Zunder und leichte, festhaftende Rückstände von Farbe oder Beschichtung dürfen verbleiben. Mindestens 95 % eines jeden Quadratzolls sollen frei von sichtbaren Rückständen sein und diese sollen auf nur leichte Verfärbungen, Flecken oder geringe Reste der genannten Substanzen beschränkt bleiben.
Eine Oberfläche nach Standard SA 2 ½ ist vergleichbar mit SP-10 (SSPC), NACE 2, Second Quality (britischer Standard)

SA 3 – "White Metal Blast Cleaning"
Die Oberfläche ist definiert als von einheitlich grau-weiß metallischem Erscheinungsbild, leicht angeraut, um eine gute Haftung der aufzutragenden Beschichtung zu ermöglichen. Bei Betrachtung ohne Vergrößerung soll die Oberfläche frei von jeglichem Öl, Fett, Schmutz, sichtbarem Zunder, Rost, Korrosionsprodukten, Oxiden, Farbe oder sonstigen Fremdkörpern sein.
Eine Oberfläche nach Standard SA 3 ist vergleichbar mit SP-5 (SSPC), NACE 1, First Quality (britischer Standard)

ST 3 – "Power Tool Cleaning"
Entfernung von allem Rost, Zunder, losem Rost und loser Farbe durch maschinell betriebene Drahtbürsten, Kratz- oder Schleifwerkzeuge oder eine Kombination dieser Methoden. Der Untergrund soll metall-glänzend und frei von Öl, Fett, Schmutz, Erde, Salz oder anderen Verunreinigungen sein. Die Oberfläche soll nicht poliert oder geglättet sein.

ST 2 – "Hand Tool Cleaning"
Entfernung von allem Rost, Zunder, losem Rost und loser Farbe durch händisches Bearbeiten mit Drahtbürste, Sandpapier, Schleifwerkzeugen, durch händisches Abklopfen oder Abkratzen oder eine Kombination dieser Methoden.

Vergleichbarkeit der Normen
Während jede Institution eine andere Terminologie verwendet und die definierten Anforderungen jeweils leicht voneinander abweichen, ist eine Vergleichbarkeit der Standards dennoch möglich.

Weblinks
 "Surface Preparation Standards" inkl. einer Beschreibung der SSPC-Standards (engl.)

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Behind the Glass - S1E10 - The Team
Welcome to Sportsman Boats, "Behind The Glass," a new series based around the construction process inside the Sportsman Plant. In the final episode of season 1 we are talking with the team behind Sportsman Boats and getting an inside look at what sets Sportsman apart from the competition.
Behind The Glass - Season 1
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On our final episode of the first season of Behind The Glass we are going to talk to the team that works behind the scenes to produce the world class boats produced by Sportsman and what sets us apart from the competition.
Owner and Founder Tommy Hancock started the company in 2011 with a hand-picked team. Ten years later, Sportsman is the fastest-growing center console and bay boat line in the US. In 2011, Sportsman wanted to bring a fresh and new look to the boating industry. A solid team behind the company is what brings the entire mission to fruition. We sat down with some of the folks responsible for different facets of the organization and chatted about what makes a Sportsman, a Sportsman.
Director of Engineering, Peter Morgan, believes in the idea that the quality of your boat is only as strong as the people that build them. Sportsman lives by the words professionalism, commitment, integrity, family, and innovation. Following these ideas is what keeps the Sportsman Family building the highest quality of boats for our customers. Bringing in team culture and combining that with continuous improvement is a daily mission that pushes us to please our customers and create the best product possible. Building boats is a labor of love, and we at Sportsman make sure that our customers are taken care of when issues arise.
The vision behind Sportsman isn't all about the boats but the community surrounding it. Richie Rogers, Director of Sales, takes pride in our world-class dealer network and customer service network. Providing customers with a total ownership experience that they can trust years after they purchased their boat. Having the trust of the buyers is just as important as having the highest quality boats. Russ Tomlinson, Vice President, wanted to make sure that we maintained a solid relationship with customers and dealers. Having up-front internet pricing creates a level of trust between Sportsman and the buyer that is hard to beat. Knowing what you're investing in from every piece of your boat is essential, and seeing your value dollar for dollar is very important to Sportsman.
Model Year 2022 is Sportsman's 10th anniversary; in ten years, Sportsman has grown tremendously. Jeff Hudson, Director of Product Development, credits the initiative to be an engineering-based company and to the growth in the past 2-3 years. Innovation is at the root of every boat; design-driven features sets us apart. Designing in features to the boats makes for a turn-key ready boat up to buyers' standards. Looking into customer feedback also drives decision-making. Continues process improvement, is a day-to-day activity taken at Sportsman, so we can always be ahead of the game. Listening to the cause, creating a solution, and then taking that solution to action gets the boats through production as quickly and seamlessly as possible.
At the end of the day, the people are what makes this business so great. Having the best people, most loyal customers, and supportive dealers is what makes a Sportsman Boat hold its value. Creating a product made for you and continuing to develop that product over time is what we love to do.
Thank you for tuning in to Season 1 of "Behind the Glass". We appreciate you for making this all possible. We hope you have enjoyed this series and keep catching up with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube to see the latest updates from Sportsman Boats.
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Q: SQL Statement to merge two tables with multiple records I'm trying to merge two objects using Automation Studio in Marketing Cloud so a customers opportunities/or no opportunities are all in the one table.
I think this spreadsheet i created will make sense.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DqI63WYpD2yc1pkY4ulDCE9uhC1ABcT5Eb9yhFM8j4k/edit?usp=sharing
There are three types of accounts and opps.
1) Accounts with 1 opp
2) Accounts with many opps
3) Accounts with no opps
I need to have all three types of customers appear in the one table with all opps associated.
Hope this makes sense!
Thanks

A: I think a left join will do the trick:
select
  a.email
, a.contactID
, o.opp
, o.name
from Account_Salesforce a
left join Opportunity_Salesforce o on o.contactid = a.contactid

You'll need to make sure the primary key on the target data extension defines uniqueness with more columns than just email and contactID.


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WBBM may refer to the following broadcast media outlets in the Chicago, Illinois area:

WBBM-TV, a television station (digital channel 12 or virtual channel 2) licensed to Chicago and an owned-and-operated affiliate of the CBS Television Network
Any of three radio stations formerly owned by CBS Radio and currently owned by Audacy:
WBBM (AM), a radio station (780 AM) licensed to Chicago that broadcasts an all-news format and is affiliated with CBS News Radio
WBBM-FM, a radio station (96.3 FM) licensed to Chicago and broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format
WCFS-FM, a radio station (105.9 FM) licensed to the Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park, Illinois that simulcasts the all-news format of WBBM (AM)


It takes special tutors to help homeless students achieve academically. Students may be dealing with anger and fear while trying to learn.
As the number of homeless youth in this country continues to increase, it is imperative we do our part to make sure they receive services that address their basic needs. In addition to food, clothing, and shelter, all children have the right to a free and decent public education.
By eliminating as many barriers as possible, it should be relatively simple for homeless students to attend school and participate in activities. Of course, that is only true in theory.
Having the right to do something does not mean it is actually possible to do. For this reason, McKinney-Vento provides additional resources to schools so they can help homeless students take advantage of their educational rights. Each school with homeless students enrolled is required to have a liaison that works to identify community resources to help them. One such resource is qualified tutoring services with a track record of successfully improving educational outcomes of homeless students.
Matching homeless students to the right tutor is critical. The tutor needs to be compassionate and understanding. It is not uncommon for homeless students to have poor social skills and act out negatively to express their anger and fear over their situation. For many students, their tutor provides a sense of security that is much needed. Because of the risks inherent in their living situation, homeless students are frequently victims of violence and develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which can make individual tutoring challenging. Students may feel safer in a small group setting.
Tutoring homeless students requires more than academic knowledge. Tutors need to know how to interact with students who move frequently or possibly live in an abandoned building. Student priorities generally will not be the same as tutor priorities. However, with consistent encouragement, tutors can make a positive difference in the lives of homeless students.


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Entertainment Actor Frank Windsor who starred in Z-Cars dies aged 92
21:00 02 october 2020
21:00 02 october 2020 Source: dailymail.co.uk
Britons say 2035 deadline to switch to electric cars is too soon
A nationwide survey by the UK's motor trade body found that 44% of drivers don't think they'll be ready to run an EV in 2035, with many of them saying they can't see themselves ever owning a battery car.A nationwide survey by the UK's automotive trade body found that 44 per cent of motorists don't think they'll be ready to run a battery vehicle in 2035, many of them saying they can't see themselves ever owning one.
© Provided by Daily Mail Z-Cars and Softly, Softly actor Frank Windsor, pictured above, has died at the age of 92
Actor Frank Windsor who starred in Z-Cars, Eastenders and Softly, Softly actor has died at the age of 92 'surrounded by his family', his agent has said.
Windsor was best known for playing Detective Sergeant John Watt in the BBC series Z-Cars, which was set in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby in Lancashire.
A statement from Frank Windsor's agent said: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much-loved client Frank Windsor at the age of 92.
Sam Claflin hails co-star Millie Bobby Brown a 'powerhouse'
'Enola Holmes' star Sam Claflin loved working alongside "powerhouse" Millie Bobby Brown in the film.The 34-year-old actor plays the role of Mycroft Holmes in the Netflix film and was blown away by the 'Stranger Things' star - who plays the titular role - on set.
'Frank passed away peacefully at his home in London on Wednesday September 30 2020.
'Born Frank W Higgins on July 12 1928, his acting career spanned over 50 years, with notable roles in Z-Cars, Softly Softly, Casualty and Peak Practice.
'Frank is survived by his daughter Amanda and his wife Mary, who was by his side until the end.
'As per Frank's wishes and in keeping with Covid restrictions, there will be no funeral or memorial service, just a private cremation with his ashes being laid to rest with his beloved son David.
'Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'
Windsor, pictured sitting inside the car, with the cast of the Z-Cars series (from left top right: Sarah Aimson, James Ellis, Colin Welland, Joseph Brady, Brian Blessed and Donald Gee)
British actor Windsor pictured with his wife at the 25th Rudolph Valentino Awards
Windsor as Peter Wilson and Maggie O'Neill as Dr Alex Redman in 'Peak Practice' in 2001
Windsor attended Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall, before going on to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama, then based at the London's Royal Albert Hall.
'Beginning' triumphs at San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain (AP) — Georgian writer-director Dea Kulumbegashvili's first feature film "Beginning" triumphed at Spain's San Sebastian International Film Festival, scooping up four of its top prizes including best film and best director. The story about a community of Jehovah's Witnesses in a isolated village in Georgia amid the aftermath of an extremist attack also won best screenplay and best actress for Ia Sukhitashvili in the awards ceremony Saturday night.
He played DS Watt in Z-Cars from 1962 to 1965 and later appeared in spin-offs Softly, Softly and Softly, Softly: Taskforce from 1966 to 1976.
His final film role came in 2000 as Mr Walker in Between Two Women.
© Provided by Daily Mail Windsor is survived by his daughter Amanda and his wife Mary, who his agent said were both 'by his side until the end'. His ashes will be laid to rest with his son David © Provided by Daily Mail Frank Windsor with his 1958 Standard Pennant Motor Car. His agent said today: 'Frank passed away peacefully at his home in London on Wednesday September 30 2020' Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pose in official new picture - and it's adorable .
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The Jenner Twp. 4-H Club held their annual roundup and family banquet. It was held on Oct. 23 at the Casebeer church grove.
Members who exhibited projects, ranging from foods, animals, crafts, riflery, sewing to computer skills were: Jeremy and Stephen Hay, Ashlee Resh, Lauren, Kelly and Stephanie Miller, Lauren Lichvar, Jacob, Megan, Emily and Sarah, Maurer, Eva and Maggie Mostoller, Kelsey and Brantley Rice, Theresa DiFlori, Paige Friedline, Kendra Custer and Taryn Yeckley.
President Jacob Maurer welcomed the group to the evening banquet and the 4-H members led the 4-H pledge, the flag salute, and gave the invocation. Jacob and Emily Maurer narrated a slide telling about their trip to Texas along with other 4-H members. They went on an interstate exchange with other Texas 4-H families.
Lowell Friedline spoke to the group about the afternoon judging for the exhibits done by Sam and Karen Berkey. The 4-H members were commended on their effort. Then Lowell presented them with certificates and 4-H award pins. Bill Blough presented appreciation certificates to the leaders on behalf of the extensions staff. Special awards went to Richard Ely for 40 years of 4-H service, and Lowell Friedline for 45 years.
Elizabeth Krause introduced Dotti Bromley who made the presentation to Lowell. She also spoke on the value of participation and developing life skills.
Emily Maurer announced that extra cookies were available at Taryn Yeckley's house. The treasurer was directed to pay bills for roundup expenses, make a donation to the Hoffman church, and a $35 donation to Meals On Wheels.
Any unsold cookies will be donated to the food pantry.
The first 2005 meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Officers for 2005 are: President - Stephen Hay; vice president - Megan Maurer; secretary - Eva Mostoller; assistant secretary - Jacob Maurer; treasurer - Jeremy Hay; news reporter - Theresa DiFlori; song and dance leader - Taryn Yeckley; scrap book chairman - Paige Friedline.


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Media houses relocate over Taliban threat
PESHAWAR: Offices of several media organizations including those of Jang and The News have moved out of Badshah Towers over security fears.
JournalismPakistan.com correspondent in Peshawar says that Geo TV are currently in the process of packing up from the building.
The News, Jang and Nai Baat newspapers have shifted to Deans Trade Centre a short distance away, a location considered quite secure.
The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned last month they would attack media houses and journalists for criticizing them in the wake of child education activist Malala Yousufzai's shooting by the Taliban.
Malala, shot in the head as she headed home from school on a bus, is currently undergoing treatment in Britain. Two other girls also got injured in the attack.
Other organizations that have relocated from the tower in Super Market are Intermedia, Internews and Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
The State of Media (Aug 15-21, 2022)
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ART AND DESIGN BY ANNLI NAKAYAMA. Adapted for web.
Meg Buzbee·
Evans Hall is one of Yale's most striking buildings. It's killed over 300 birds.
The white-throated sparrow, thousands of miles from northern Mexico where it began its spring migration, surveys New Haven from the air, flying over Prospect Street and then landing in a tree on Hillhouse. When it takes off, on track for its breeding ground in Canada, the sparrow, flying north at 20 miles per hour, slams directly into the glass windows of Evans Hall. It falls to the ground with a thunk.
On Sunday, September 25, Viveca Morris found and collected twelve dead birds from the ground outside Evans Hall, the center of the Yale School of Management. Wearing gloves, she carefully placed each bird in a Ziploc bag, along with a map marking where it had been found. "I really love birds," said Morris. "It's a little bit of a macabre hobby."
Morris visits Evans Hall several times a week to gather the birds that have died after colliding with its windows. She first noticed the problem when she was a student at SOM. Sitting in class, she and her classmates watched birds hit the iconic glass facade of Evans Hall and fall to the ground. In the winter, there might only be a few per week, but in the fall and spring, dead birds materialized almost every day.
Although bird-window collisions are a common problem in cities, the architecture of Evans Hall is uniquely harmful to birds, thanks to the huge windows wrapping around the building. An astounding 2.25 million pounds of glass were used in its construction. From one side of the building, the sky on the other side is visible through multiple layers of glass, which confuses the birds. A less obvious culprit, however, is the abundant vegetation in the back of the building. At first glance, the secluded area, filled with perennial plants, seems to be a haven for wildlife, shielding them from humans and cars. But when birds flock there to feed and rest, they have trouble finding their way out. The glass facade looms over them, largely made invisible by the reflection of the trees and sky. As they try to leave, many head directly toward the reflection, where they collide with the window and die.
From a young age, Morris loved animals, but she became increasingly invested in animal rights after learning about factory farming in high school. At Yale Law School, where she now works as an associate research scholar, Morris founded the Law Ethics and Animal Program (LEAP), a "think and do tank for animal protection," as she calls it. In 2017, Morris began working on a report about Evans Hall that she would later publish in 2019. With the help of a few graduate students and Yale facilities personnel, Morris monitored the building daily and collected fallen birds. She delivered them to Kristof Zyskowski, a scientist and collections manager at the Yale Peabody Museum, who then entered them into the University's permanent collection.
Zyskowski describes himself as a "systematizer." "I'm really interested in assigning things to categories and finding patterns," he says. Since 2017, over 300 birds have been collected. The majority now rest at the Environmental Science Center on Sachem Street.
Morris delivers her Ziploc bags of birds in a cooler to the Environmental Science Center. Zyskowski then stores the birds in a larger cooler for a few days, next to various other found animals, before he or one of his research assistants has time to remove the inner carcass, preserving it separately from the outer skin and feathers. In death, the birds lose none of their color. Many have yellow or orange chest feathers that stand out against the grey filing cabinet. Laid on their back or on their side, their thin claws rest gently in the air. Preserved so artfully by Zyskowski and many others, it's easy to forget the violence of their death. Not all birds make it into the permanent collection. Zyskowski described one bird whose head was consumed by ants after hitting the Yale Science Building, leaving just its skull behind.
"Your little brown bird that's normally seen as unremarkable…when you're looking at it up close, it's hard not to think that this is just an incredibly beautiful and remarkable animal," Morris says. "What a shame to lose it, unnecessarily."
Morris maintains regular contact with facilities staff at the Yale School of Management. In spring 2021, facilities put up window film on one part of the back facade, per the recommendation in her report. These window films, a sort of half-transparent wallpaper with periodic opaque dots, are one of the most popular bird-friendly adaptations available to buildings. The opaque sections of the wallpaper are visible to most birds and signal to them that there's a structure they need to avoid. Other solutions include covering the whole building in a taut netting the birds can see, or replacing glass with some other material. Window films, however, are generally considered the most cost-effective and discreet option.
According to Jill McSorley, director of facilities operations at the Yale School of Management, it would cost 500,000 dollars every ten years to cover the glass in these bird-deterring window treatments. The facilities team is in the process of ordering more sample decals for the back windows, but have no plans yet to cover the whole facade.
On a Wednesday afternoon in September, Zyskowski walked up to the Yale Science Building to check on a bird he had noticed that morning. The bird had been lying still, near a bush, directly under a wide patch of glass. When he went back in the afternoon, however, the bird was gone. "Maybe it flew away," he said. Sometimes that happens; the birds are momentarily stunned, and later able to get up and finish their migration. Most aren't so lucky.
Meg Buzbee is a sophomore in Pierson College and a Copy Editor of the New Journal.
November 2021 | Volume 54 No. 2
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Q: importing a sql ddl file into Microsoft SQL server how to import a SQL ddl file into ms sql server 2005?

A: A SQL ddl file is just a bunch of queries, right? Just execute them with any SQL client or the management studio. I prefer Query Express

A: You can use SQL Server Managment Studio, or use the SqlCmd line.