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Statement From Wicomico School Superintendent on School Safety
Statement from Dr. Donna C. Hanlin, Superintendent of Wicomico County Schools:
This week, media coverage and social media have focused on parent concerns about school safety at Salisbury Middle School. I'd like to assure the community that school safety is an important topic for Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School and in every school, for every student, parent, staff member and community our schools serve. We want our students and staff members to come together in our schools each day for productive learning and positive experiences.
Wicomico County Public Schools is working with administrators and staff at Salisbury Middle School to address the recent concerns about student conduct, and we are taking these concerns very seriously. In a message sent Monday to all school families and staff members, Salisbury Middle Principal Kris Gosnell shared how the school is handling school safety concerns:
"Salisbury Middle School has experienced an increased number of student fights over the past two weeks. Please know that we take the safety and security of our students very seriously. These situations have been dealt with immediately and we continue to strive to improve the climate for all students. Many of our routines have been reviewed and adjusted to minimize disruptions. All students engaged in fighting have and will receive maximum penalties as this behavior will not be tolerated. We are prepared to continue to make adjustments as needed to ensure that our students are able to come to school and learn in a positive and productive environment."
I can assure the community that we support Mrs. Gosnell in her efforts and fully support the discipline measures she is recommending for students engaged in fighting to send a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated and the Code of Conduct will be enforced. Central Office staff and additional school resource officers have been on site to assist the administrative team at the school, and we are ready and willing to assist with other resources that may be required.
As I indicated, we take this responsibility for student safety very seriously. However, it is very important to also emphasize that these issues cannot be solved by the school system alone. In many cases the issues that students bring to school are community issues. Parents and school administrators and staff must work together to find productive solutions, especially when issues originate in the community or on social media.
Mrs. Gosnell is planning a parent meeting for the school community to provide information about these issues, and to work together to find productive solutions. In the meanwhile, we also ask parents to please talk regularly with your student or students about what they see, read and hear in school, in the community, online, and in other communications. If parents learn of something concerning, they should contact the school office to make administration aware, so that any potential situations can be handled proactively.
Parents can also join schools in making sure students know the important role they can play in confidentially reporting safety concerns to any adult who works at the school. And we need parents to reinforce appropriate behavior in school and support our schools when discipline is required.
If a parent or student wishes to report a concern without calling the school directly, there are other ways:
The new Maryland Safe Schools hotline 833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233) is open 24/7 for people to call anonymously with school safety concerns. Wicomico County Public Schools investigates every tip received through the hotline.
The home page of the Wicomico County Public Schools website includes a purple button for reporting bullying, harassment, cyberbullying or intimidation. Direct link to the reporting form: https://dev.wcboe.org/bullyreport/. Every report that is submitted is investigated.
We want our students, families and staff to have good and productive experiences in our schools every day. We are committed to having safe schools, and we believe that working as a team, with every student, parent, staff member, and law enforcement member taking an active role, we can make that happen.
Donna Hanlin


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Last week Charlie Oatway, a coach with Premier League experience, spoke to the Level 1 and 2 Sport students.
As a player Charlie Oatway was a midfielder who captained Brighton & Hove Albion, where he experienced three promotions and made over 380 senior club appearances throughout his career. He is currently coaching the Shooters Hill Sixth Form College CAFC (Charlton Athletic Football Club) Academy.
Charlie, who was awarded his UEFA A and B licences while working with Gus Poyet, served as an Assistant Manager at Sunderland and First-Team Coach at Brighton. He also coached at La Liga side Real Betis, Greek Giants AEK Athens F.C and Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua.
Players Charlie has coached include Carlos Tevez, Jermain Defoe, Wes Brown and John O'Shea.
As well as working at several top-flight clubs, Charlie also has considerable experience of delivering community courses, both at CACT (Charlton Athletic Community Trust) and Albion in the Community.
Charlie talked to staff and students about his career pathway into the professional game both as a premier league player and coach. He also gave a personal account of how his teenage years were effected by criminality and how, through sport, he turned his life around.
Staff and students alike listened intently to Charlie's story and had a number of questions for him surrounding his career. Many students were interested to know about the different players he had worked with, and to what extent he thinks England will succeed in the World Cup.
His anecdotes were enjoyed across the board, casting laughs and smiles around the whole room, of which there are sure to be many more as Charlie continues his work with us at SHC.
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Lantana plants produce flat-topped 2" clusters of bright, multi-colored tubular flowers in the summer and fall.The flowers open pink, yellow, lavender or orange before turning to red, white, rosy-purple or orange.It is not uncommon for several colors to be found in the same cluster.
during the winter months by growing them in a sunny window and keeping the flower buds pinched off until late fall.
1. Lantana prefers a moist but well drained soil in full sun. It will benefit from being fed regularly during the growing season, which occurs in spring and summer.
2. Water lantana regularly for the first three weeks after planting. Afterward, water only during dry spells and after pruning.
3. Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the plant to help the soil hold moisture and reduce weeds.
4. Fertilize annually in early spring with a small amount of low-nitrogen fertilizer or a shovelful of compost.
5. Shear of the tips of the plants periodically in the summer to remove the old blossoms and encourage new ones.
6. Fertilize lightly and water deeply after shearing.
1. As a Tea, Lantana Leaves can be Used for Relief from Headaches, Fever, Flu, Coughs, Colds Toothaches and Indigestion.
2. Lantana Leaves are also known to be Antiphlogistic, Anti-dermatoses and have a Cooling Effect.
1. Prune lantana in late winter. Cut woody and leggy stems back to 6 to 12 inches above ground to encourage bushy growth.
2. The crushed foliage has a pleasant fragrance, but crushed flowers smell like cat urine. Trim trailing plants so that they don't cross sidewalks to avoid the offensive odor.
1. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer, Excessive nitrogen reduces flowering.
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United States Bureau of Reclamation
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The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), and formerly the United States Reclamation Service (not to be confused with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement), is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior, which oversees water resource management, specifically as it applies to the oversight and operation of the diversion, delivery, and storage projects that it has built throughout the western United States for irrigation, water supply, and attendant hydroelectric power generation. Currently the USBR is the largest wholesaler of water in the country, bringing water to more than 31 million people, and providing one in five Western farmers with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland, which produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts. The USBR is also the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States.[3]
On June 17, 1902, in accordance with the Reclamation Act, Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock established the U.S. Reclamation Service within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The new Reclamation Service studied potential water development projects in each western state with federal lands—revenue from sale of federal lands was the initial source of the program's funding. Because Texas had no federal lands, it did not become a Reclamation state until 1906, when Congress passed a law including it in the provisions of the Reclamation Act.
list of reclamation projects
Bureau of Reclamation regions
From 1902 to 1907, Reclamation began about 30 projects in Western states.[4] Then, in 1907, the Secretary of the Interior separated the Reclamation Service from the USGS and created an independent bureau within the Department of the Interior. Frederick Haynes Newell was appointed the first director of the new bureau.
In the early years, many projects encountered problems: lands or soils included in projects were unsuitable for irrigation; land speculation sometimes resulted in poor settlement patterns; proposed repayment schedules could not be met by irrigators who had high land-preparation and facilities-construction costs; settlers were inexperienced in irrigation farming; waterlogging of irrigable lands required expensive drainage projects; and projects were built in areas which could only grow low-value crops. In 1923 the agency was renamed the "Bureau of Reclamation".[5] In 1924, however, in the face of increasing settler unrest and financial woes, the "Fact Finder's Report" spotlighted major problematic issues; the Fact Finders Act in late 1924 sought to resolve some of these problems.[citation needed]
In 1928 Congress authorized the Boulder Canyon (Hoover Dam) Project, and large appropriations began, for the first time, to flow to Reclamation from the general funds of the United States. The authorization came only after a hard-fought debate about the pros and cons of public power versus private power.[clarification needed][6]
The heyday of Reclamation construction of water facilities occurred during the Depression and the 35 years after World War II. From 1941 to 1947, Civilian Public Service labor was used to carry on projects otherwise interrupted by the war effort. The last major authorization for construction projects occurred in the late 1960s, while a parallel evolution and development of the American environmental movement began to result in strong opposition to water development projects. Even the 1976 failure of Teton Dam as it filled for the first time did not diminish Reclamation's strong international reputation in water development circles.[7] However, this first and only failure of a major Reclamation Bureau dam led to subsequent strengthening of its dam-safety program to avoid similar problems. Even so, the failure of Teton Dam, the environmental movement, and the announcement of President Carter's "hit list" on water projects profoundly affected the direction of Reclamation's programs and activities.[8]
Reclamation operates about 180 projects in the 17 western states. The total Reclamation investment for completed project facilities in September 1992 was about $11 billion. Reclamation projects provide agricultural, household, and industrial water to about one‑third of the population of the American West. About 5% of the land area of the West is irrigated, and Reclamation provides water to about one-fifth of that area, some 9,120,000 acres (37,000 km²) in 1992. Reclamation is a major American generator of electricity. As of 2007, Reclamation had 58 power plants on‑line and generated 125,000 GJ of electricity.
From 1988 to 1994, Reclamation underwent major reorganization as construction on projects authorized in the 1960s and earlier drew to an end. Reclamation wrote that "The arid West essentially has been reclaimed. The major rivers have been harnessed and facilities are in place or are being completed to meet the most pressing current water demands and those of the immediate future". Emphasis in Reclamation programs shifted from construction to operation and maintenance of existing facilities. Reclamation's redefined official mission is to "manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public". In redirecting its programs and responsibilities, Reclamation substantially reduced its staff levels and budgets but remains a significant federal agency in the West.[citation needed]
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Vélib' is a large-scale public bicycle sharing system in Paris, France. Launched on 15 July 2007, the system has expanded to encompass around 18,000 bicycles and 1,200 bicycle stations, located across Paris and in some surrounding municipalities. Since December 2011, Vélib' has been complemented by Autolib', an electric car sharing scheme operating on similar principles. Vélib' is operated as a concession by the French advertising corporation JCDecaux.


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Pinch Pleated Curtains and Drapes provide more natural insulation, as a result of the surplus airspace amid the pleats. They can also be suspended in a more contemporary style on a fixed, ornate rod using clips attached to the drape. However, a conscious selection involves appropriate track or pole size to fit the recommended curtain or valance for its better fitting. Perhaps, necessitates more breadths of material. Do you worry over the expense? Of course, pinch pleats make you spend an extra penny, but worth your buy. V Furnish has trendy custom drapery, curtains, and valances well-known for great features and skilled workmanship and durability. We proudly acclaim our products for you can never pass without a cherry-picking the best of the best.


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Orlando's nerd culture blooms with help from nightly local events.
Kristen Manieri,
Thanks to a few cerebral celebrations, Orlando, dubbed "Nerdlando" by some area intellectuals, is gradually becoming a place where being smart is cool. At monthly events around the city, geeks—and non-geeks—are gathering to drink beer and share ideas, all in the name of intellectual stimulation. Check out some of these brainy affairs:
Nerd Nite Orlando
Techies and neo-hippies alike gather under the kaleidoscope of paper lanterns inside Stardust Video & Coffee to enjoy Tater Tots and hummus and learn about everything from telekinesis to growing plants in space. "It's Discovery Channel with beer," says "Nerd Boss" Josh Manning, who started the free event in March. He invites local scientists and environmentalists to deliver 20-minute presentations to the group, which gathers on the second Thursday of each month. "It's a delicate balance between introducing esoteric topics but making them digestible for someone who would never know about them otherwise," says Manning. "There is no intellectual elitism at Nerd Nite." The next event is on September 12.
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TEDxOrlandoSalon
Started by Dave and Jenny Casey, these free screenings of TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talks bring together intellectuals young and old on the third Thursday of every month at Taste in College Park. After voting from a list of five curated videos, the crowd enjoys a few drinks while watching two 18-minute talks followed by lively dialogue in smaller groups. "People are hungry for a chance to discuss ideas that go beyond work and sports and what's on TV," Dave Casey says. "There are a lot of smart people here in Orlando, and I think this event gives them permission to be themselves." On October 12, the group will hold its annual TEDxOrlando event at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, where more than 200 people will gather to watch talks on subjects ranging from "The mind behind Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity…" to "A guerrilla gardener in South Central LA." The next event is on September 19.
tedxorlando.com/tedxorlandosalon.php
The Hive unites attendees with environmental leanings who want to talk ecology, waste removal and green energy.
Dubbed a "think/do tank" by creators Chris Castro and Clayton Ferrara, The Hive debuted at Urban ReThink earlier this year as a way for residents to learn about issues addressing the local environment and beyond—and then actually do something about it. Most of the dozen or so attendees hail from local universities, and the free event attracts an array of people with environmental leanings. "We're working together to make a cross-cultural push that bridges the gap in the community for action and gives people the chance to meet up and team up," says Castro, who focuses each meeting on a specific theme, such as food or energy. The Hive's first meetings were focused on ecology, resulting in a Wekiva River clean-up trip attended by 40 people who spent the day canoeing and removing waste and invasive species. "The Hive is a bit like a Speakeasy for innovation," Castro says. The next event is on September 4.
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PechaKucha Orlando
Originated in Tokyo, PechaKucha nights have spread to more than 600 cities around the world with their highly standardized presentation formats giving speakers just six minutes and 40 seconds to convey their message with the help of 20 PowerPoint slides that automatically transition every 20 seconds. "Ten people get up in a row with minimal introduction and really disparate topics, but the format is the same for every speaker; they're all trying to get through 20 slides," says Eddie Selover, who co-founded PechaKucha Orlando in 2010. Nearly 300 attendees, each paying the $10 admission fee, pile into The Orange Studio quarterly to hear about everything from economics to mermaid camp. "It's almost like an athletic event; the format gives it a bit of tension, in a good way," Selover says. "But the audience is really rooting for these speakers." The next event is on September 20.
pechakucha.org/cities/orlando
This article appears in the September 2013 issue of Orlando Magazine.
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TESDA, DSWD launches Cash for Training Program for CL
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of Central Luzon launched its P93.9M Cash for Training Program (C4TP) for Region III on March 4, 2013 at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
C4TP shall benefit at least 4,695 out of school youth who will undergo skills training at designated technical vocational institutions (TVIs) for them to become wage (trabaho) or self-employed (hanapbuhay). Each C4TP scholar shall receive P20,000 worth of financial assistance
The launch is part of the P1.314B nationwide program that shall benefit more than 65,000 OSYs and unemployed adults that are identified and selected by the DSWD thru its Cash Conditional Transfer, also known as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, or from among the Pag-Asa Youth Association members.
Secretary Joel Villanueva, TESDA Director General and DSWD's Assistant Secretary for Operations and Coach-Monitor of Luzon Cluster Teodulo Romo Jr. led the launching ceremonies with TESDA-III Regional Director Teodoro Gatchalian, DSWD- Regional Director Adelina Apostol, TESDA provincial directors, and the provincial, city and municipal social welfare officials of the DSWD.
Villanueva said that the C4TP is a combination of both the Filipino's affinity to work or trabaho and the Chinese's bias for entrepreneurship or negosyo. He called on the benecifiaries whom he described as the chosen ones to "…train hard, and later on, work hard to achieve their dreams."
On the other hand, RD Gatchalian said that under the program, the scholars shall choose and enroll in tech-voc courses that are "key employment generators" as identified by the Department of Labor and Employment. The courses are in the areas of Agribusiness, Business Process Outsourcing, Construction, Manufacturing, Tourism, Health, Wellness and Medical Tourism, and Transport and Logistics.
TESDA's technology institutions and partner TVIs shall deliver the programs either at their own training facilities or thru the mobile approach, where the trainings take place at the barangays.


The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the base of the spine to the hip bones. It is a small but strong weight-bearing joint that transmits the upper body forces to the pelvic region and legs. It also acts as a shock absorber while performing activities such as walking, running, or, lifting. When it becomes damaged or injured, patients may experience pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
Dr. Robert Josey and Dr. Michael Moghimi, are the spine experts at the Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin in Austin, TX, can diagnose your condition after a thorough examination and provide effective treatment for SI joint pain.
SI joint pain, also known as SI joint dysfunction or SI joint syndrome, is caused when the ligaments and muscles supporting the SI joints become compromised. The SI joint can become painful or inflamed due to changes that occur when ligaments stiffen due to age. Pain and inflammation can also occur if the patient suffers from arthritis, or as a result of an injury, pregnancy, childbirth, or a lumbar fusion. SI joint pain can also be caused by autoimmune diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, which leads to uneven movement as one leg becomes weaker than the other.
SI joint pain, also known as SI joint dysfunction or SI joint syndrome, is caused when the ligaments and muscles supporting the SI joints become compromised.
SI joint pain is typically felt on one side of the lower back or the hip, and can extend to the pelvic area, comprising the hips, groin, and upper thighs. Another symptom is a tingling sensation, numbness, or weakness in the leg.
The pain can be aggravated under different circumstances, such as sleeping or sitting on the affected side. It can also be exacerbated by climbing stairs, walking, standing on one leg, or during long drives.
During your initial consultation, your physician will conduct a thorough medical history review and physical examination to evaluate your health and determine whether a compromised SI joint is the cause of your pain.
Drs. Josey and Moghimi can perform diagnostic testing including x-rays, CT scans, bone scans, lab tests, or MRIs. He can also administer an SI joint injection to determine the cause.
Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin offers a range of non-surgical treatments to provide relief from the pain and discomfort caused by SI joint dysfunction. For example, Dr. Josey or Dr. Moghimi can administer steroid injections to reduce the pain in the joint. If nonsurgical treatments fail, he can perform minimally invasive SI joint fusion surgery using the iFuse implant system, in which metal implants are inserted into the joint to provide support and reduce painful symptoms.
If you have any questions regarding SI joint dysfunction, or if you are experiencing symptoms of this condition, please call us at (512) 476-2830 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with Dr. Josey or Dr. Moghimi. Following a thorough analysis, Dr. Josey or Dr. Moghimi can determine the best approach to helping you achieve relief.


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Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Chief Cultural Officer Gary Steuer and over 200 arts professionals, advocates and artists celebrated the launch of the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia on October 5, 2010 at a special reception at TRUST in Old City.
To encourage a wide range of applicants and ideas, the challenge has just three rules: The idea must be about art, must take place in or benefit Philadelphia, and winners must find funds (within a year) to match Knight Foundation's grant.
The challenge, a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to fund the best ideas for the Philadelphia arts, will offer $9 million in funding over three years. Applications – open to anyone in the region – will be accepted through Oct. 31 at KnightArts.org.
For more on Knight Foundation's arts initiative, visit KnightArts.org.
Philadelphians can also learn more and share ideas with the community on the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia Facebook page here.


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var {
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var Dimensions = require('Dimensions');
var {width, height} = Dimensions.get('window');
var Parse = require('parse/react-native');
var ParseReact = require('parse-react/react-native');
var Spinner = require('react-native-spinkit');

var Swiper = require('react-native-swiper')
var EachDetail = require('../components/EachDetail.js');
var CommentItem = require('../components/CommentItem.js');
var CollectionItem = require('../components/CollectionItem.js');
var CollectionList = require('../components/CollectionList.js');
var TagList = require('../components/TagList.js');
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var globalStyles = require("../globalStyles.js");

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Who's going to Tuesday Nighter in Austin?
My understanding is that it starts on the first Tuesday after Daylight Savings Time begins. I'm heading over there. Anyone else?
I'll be there. Let's hope the weather cooperates!
Actually scratch that - if it's gonna rain, I'd rather have it rain now and stay dry on Thursday for the crits!
Note to self...don't accidentally try to latch onto the back of the A group when you're a crappy cat 5 racer.
Yeah I would call a "unofficial" race a simulation. There are no entry fees, insurance, points, etc. I mean we have a "Tuesday Night World's" ride here that isn't a race by definition, so I would call it a simulation of a race. Maybe a training race would have been a better term, although we have training races here that provide insurance and charge entry fees? He's not looking for group rides but was interested in the Tuesday and Thursday night events. He is planning to do the Fayetteville event on his way back, at least Saturdays portion. Thanks for the links bg!
where does that Tu ride start? what is the distance?
Thaxton Rd at Alum Rock. 6:00 pm for the A ride, 6:05 for the Bs. It's a 9-mile loop, three or four laps.
Best way to get out there is to ride. There is a group that goes from downtown around 5:00.
thanks - as I will have to check that out, but might do some more agressive group rides first to be ready.
so where downtown do people meet?
Using stationary exercise bikes for serious training?


The live meetings on BCTV Channel 22 this week will be a Planning Board Meeting on Monday, February 11, and a Town Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 13. On BCTV Channel 23 there will be the School Board Meeting on Monday, February 11 this week. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All archived meetings can be viewed on demand by visiting www.bedfordtv.com. Also, visit our website to view all three BCTV Channels – 16, 22 and 23 live online and to see the daily program schedule.
Be sure to check out the variety of programming airing on channels 16 and 23. You will find talk shows, local town events, political programs, outdoor recreation, cooking shows, music shows, lectures, history programs and much more on channel 16. On channel 23 you can watch sporting events and educational programs and live sporting events. Don't forget if you missed a program or a live meeting you can watch it on demand by visiting www.bedfordtv.com. You can also find programs and broadcast times for all three BCTV Channels (16, 22 and 23) by visiting our website or by calling the station at 603-472-8288. You can also follow us by liking our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/bedfordtv or subscribe to our Bedford Community TV YouTube page. Thanks for watching!


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Q: Can Tensorflow output the average time of layer or operation? When I use caffe,I can use "caffe time" command to output the average time per layer.
Tensorflow has timeline.But timeline just output the time of a operation in one iteration.How to get the the average time per layer or operation?

A: I believe there is no built-in support for it. If you are motivated, one way of getting some stats is to process the StepStats messages in RunMetadata (which is what gets fed into a timeline) yourself. You can probably aggregate the running times based on name prefixes.
One thing to note is that depending on your configuration, multiple operations can be running in parallel. Keep this in mind when interpreting the aggregated results.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan 12th Day Box Office Collection
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The film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which released on July 17, has been doing 'phenomenal' business over the last week-and-a-half. Bajrangi Bhaijaan opened to packed theatres and ringing cash registers, and earned Rs 27.25 crore on Day 1 itself. It crossed the Rs 100-crore mark in India in just three days. And Bajrangi Bhaijaan has now crossed the Rs 250-mark in India, too.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan 12th Day Box Office Collection : ₹ 10 Cr (Approx)
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Despite the mercury rising to 33 degrees, and even hotter at court level, Norris and his side kept their cool in several tightly contested matches, coming out of their pool with five wins from five games, and averaging a competition high 9.4 points per game. Sutherland's scoring went to another level in the finals, putting up 17 points against The Bus Drivers (13) in the semi-final, and 16 points in the their grand final victory over FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup champion Tom Garlepp's North's Bears 2 (13).
Adjusting to the manic pace of 3x3Hustle basketball appeared to be the main challenge for the sides lining up for Big Hustle NSW, with several low scoring contests being played out in the early stages. But for Norris the pace of the game wasn't a huge adjustment for the boys—with the quick and physical game style playing into their hands.
"The big takeaway for us was the physical nature that you can play with while playing 3×3," Norris said.
Sutherland livewire, Lachlan Barker, used his explosive pace and vertical prowess to trouble opposition defences, throwing down a huge dunk, and getting to the basket with ease throughout the pool games. Barker's athleticism, coupled with Norris' strength in the low block, made them the most well rounded side in the competition.
Sutherland are, of course, no strangers to the 3x3Hustle scene, with appearances in the 2018 Pro Hustle and Sydney Challenger events under their belt> Norris counts those experiences as some of his most memorable in his time playing 3×3 basketball.
"The 2018 Pro Hustle three and Sydney Challenger events were the best.
"These were in an iconic location in world geography (the Sydney Opera House), and we were playing at the highest level in the 3×3 world in Australia," Norris said.
The 3×3 Big Hustle NSW also showcased some of the most talented, young 3×3 ballers in the state, with the open women's, U12, U14, U16, and U18 competitions delivering highly competitive basketball across the whole weekend.
Winners of the open women's competition, the Norths Bears, edged out Talent ID team 1 to claim victory in the open women's Big Hustle, meaning they'll be heading to 3×3 Big Hustle Nationals in Melbourne. They'll be joined by Ninjas ATC, Bankstown, Hooperz, and 2-Tone-Patek – as well as runners-up Hills 1 and 2, Norths 1 and 2, and the Boogee Boyz.
The 3x3Hustle train keeps on rolling, with upcoming events all over the country. Visit our event page to see if there's one going down near you, and check us out on our social channels for more 3×3 hoops content.
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Quick Bits: Facebook Sued!; Strong World Series Ratings; eMail is Always On; B2B's Programmatic Inflection Point
November 1, 2016 | Posted in Quick Bits | By B2the7
Facebook Sued! Three marketers who purchased video ads on Facebook have sued over the inflated video ad metrics. The complaint stems from recent revelations that Facebook inflated viewing times by 60% to 80%. They contend that by inflating the numbers that the ads looked more appealing, thus these companies spent advertising dollars that wouldn't have if they knew the real average viewing times.
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/288023/facebook-sued-over-inflated-video-ad-metrics.html
Strong World Series Ratings. Fan interest in the Cubs and Indians have helped Fox's World Series ratings through the first 5 games. Game five of this year was up 25% more viewers than game five of last year that included the Royals. According to iSpont.tv, the World Series has brought in $183.7 million in national TV revenue for Fox.
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/288008/foxs-world-series-continues-to-score-big-ratings.html
eMail is Always On. Showing that eMail is still relevant and still an important communication tool for marketers and for general business, people are spending 17% more time on emails year over year (Adobe Email Survey 2016). The smartphone is the device people are using regularly to check eMail, more so than a desktop. This also creates an expected response time that is much quicker. Find the right balance in the frequency and time timing of your emails to help get the most engagement.
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/287942/always-on-email.html
B2B's Programmatic Inflection Point: How Data-Driven Ads Are Changing Business Targeting Thursday, November 3, 2016, 1 PM ET | 10 AM PT
While programmatic has become the de facto standard for consumer brand advertising, its use in B2B marketing is still being defined. Dun & Bradstreet will showcase exclusive findings from a survey of B2B advertisers and examine why B2B programmatic is at an important inflection point.
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About Bernie
With more than 23 years of experience in marketing, Bernie is the Director of Digital Marketing at Papa John's International, based in Louisville, KY. His current focus is building and scaling a progressive digital marketing foundation that balances the needs of both consumers and national/local stakeholders — all while delivering measurable ROI to the business.
Additionally, Bernie oversees brand representation for Papa John's digital properties and manages direct-to-consumer channels including email, SMS and push messaging. Recent initiatives have centered around bringing together larger promotional efforts with targeted campaigns to engage the consumer at the precise moment of interest.
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Tetia Lee
Tetia Lee is the Executive Director of the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, an arts council and umbrella organization for a fourteen county region in North Central Indiana. Over the last 20 years, Lee has served as Gallery Director, Professor, and Outreach Coordinator in her positions throughout the state. Lee holds fine art degrees from the School of the Art Institute, the American Academy of Art, Florence Academy of Art, Indiana State University and Texas Tech respectively. As executive director, Lee has developed and implemented programs to ensure access to the arts to at-risk and underserved youth, leadership for a cultural plan, and elevated the profile of the organization and its programs around the region, throughout the state and at a national level. Lee is a board member of Indiana Arts Connects, the West Lafayette Public Library Foundation, the Lafayette Police Foundation, and the Quality of Life Council of Greater Lafayette. Lee is a 2009 Joyce Fellow for Americans for the Arts.


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With IPO due, Uber aims to be 'Amazon of transportation'
Uber, the ridesharing behemoth set to launch a stock offering soon, is aiming beyond sharing car rides to becoming the "Amazon of transportation" in a future where people share instead of owning vehicles.
Uber laid out its vision of a transformed world of personal mobility as it steered toward a keenly anticipated stock market debut that will follow an initial public offering of shares by US rideshare rival Lyft announced on Friday.
"Cars really were, for us, a kind of starting place," said transportation policy and research chief Andrew Salzberg at an Uber media event in Santa Monica, California.
"Once we've built this platform for mobility there are a whole host of business lines we can build beyond that."
The Southern California beach city was teeming with electric scooters and bicycles from Uber and rivals that may be checked out with a smartphone app.
"The idea that every time you walk outside there is this electric, fun-to-ride vehicle waiting to take you to your next destination is really incredible," said Nick Foley, head of product for Jump, the electric bike startup acquired by Uber.
"It's more than just an app to book a bike; it's an app where you can have reliable micro mobility booking or a could book a car if the weather isn't nice."
Foley believed that a shift to mobility as a smartphone-summoned-service will alter lifestyles as dramatically as did the mass market debut of the automobile.
Smartphone transit hub
Combining electric motors with light-weight scooters or bicycles, and having them on streets to be used on demand, provides an ideal method of getting around in traffic-troubled cities, according to Uber.
Electric bicycles and scooters can get people efficiently to destinations in congested downtowns, where they can switch to public transit or car ride sharing at their convenience.
Uber's effort to be an all-encompassing platform for getting around includes adding e-scooter rival Lime and city transit services to its smartphone application, along with improving features designed to get people to travel together instead of riding solo.
The California-based startup's collaboration with cities includes sharing anonymous traffic flow data with officials in charge of public transit, bicycle lanes, parking and road planning.
Uber is also integrating transit schedules into its app, and will soon add a way to pay fares as well.
"We can't really be the Amazon for transportation without the biggest mode of transportation out there, which is public transport," said Uber transit team leader David Reich.
"The vision is to be an all-in-one app for all your transportation needs."
If all goes to plan, commuters could ride an e-scooter to a transit station, take a train then grab an e-bike, ride share or e-scooter at the arriving station to complete a journey.
Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi has made a priority of working with transit agencies, according to Reich.
'Mega-cultural shift'
Jump has leapt into 16 US cities, and planned to expand internationally this year beginning in Europe, according to founder and chief executive Ryan Rzepecki.
"I think we are in year zero of a 10-year, mega-cultural shift," Rzepecki said.
E-scooters and dockless bikes arriving on streets of US cities have caused complaints, safety concerns, and the need for laws to reign in reckless riding.
"For as much cultural change we have been seeing in cities, I think the pushback has been incredibly low," Rzepecki said, however.
He was excited to get Jump into Europe, where he felt cities were more inclined to be designed with bicycling in mind.
Uber is also taking to the sky with an Elevate project to have electric aircraft carry people between "skyports," taking off and landing vertically.
Director of vehicle systems engineering Mark Moore, who spent decades at NASA, joined Uber a little more than two years ago.
"We are one of the very big, bold bets that is coming up with a whole new choice of transportation in cities faced with gridlock really grinding them to a halt," Moore said of Elevate.
He expected experimental flights next year, with Uber putting Elevate aircraft into service in Dallas, Los Angeles, and a soon-to-be revealed third US city by 2023, pledging to make this an affordable travel option.
"We have zero interest in doing this for the elites," Moore said.
"This is all about designing a nodal transport system that meets the needs of cities."
Uber's platform moves cargo as well as people, with a "Freight" service that connects truckers with shippers in a way similar to how drivers connect with people seeking rides.
Uber is also seeing growing success with an "Eats" service that lets drivers make money delivering meals ordered from restaurants.
Uber is the largest and most prominent of the "sharing economy" startups that are on the cusp of transforming several industries, and its IPO could be a milestone for the trend.
"When Uber goes public it will be a vote of confidence on the sharing economy but also a vote confidence on the company," said New York University professor Arun Sundararajan.
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Did US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers?
Dof Finance > Others > Did US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers?
Why do Russian planes fly over UK?
How many Tu 22M does Russia have?
Does Russia make passenger planes?
What is the most advanced Russian fighter jet?
What plane does Putin use?
Does Russia have an Air Force One?
What planes does the president use?
What is the Doomsday Plane used for?
Can Air Force One survive a crash?
Does Air Force One carry missiles?
How long can Air Force One stay in the air?
Can a airplane stop in the air?
Can helicopters stop in mid-air?
How do planes fly if they are so heavy?
Do planes dump their waste in the air?
What happens if you flush an airplane toilet while sitting on it?
How do pilots pee?
Can you smoke on a private jet?
Do pilots smoke in the cockpit?
What is the world's fastest private jet?
How far do private jets fly?
The American F-22 fighters intercepted two Russian bombers, which were escorted by two Su-35 fighter jets, NORAD said in a statement. The Russian planes were supported by an airborne early warning aircraft. The F-22s were supported by surveillance and refueling aircraft.
The RAF said the Russian aircraft were used for anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol. It added that it was "essential" their movements were "carefully monitored" when operating so close to the UK.
Significant numbers remain in service with the Russian Air Force, and as of 2014 more than 100 Tu-22Ms are in use….Tupolev Tu-22M.
Tu-22M
Status In service
Primary users Russian Aerospace Forces Soviet Air Forces (historical) Ukrainian Air Force (historical)
Produced 1967–1997
Number built 497
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia's main home-grown passenger jet, the Sukhoi Superjet 100, conceived as a rival to Airbus, Bombardier and Embraer, has no confirmed orders this year beyond a long-standing deal with state carrier Aeroflot ALTR.MM, two sources told Reuters.
The main presidential aircraft is the four-engined, long-range, widebody Ilyushin Il-96-300PU, a highly modified Il-96, with the two last letters standing for "Command Point" in Russian.
When it came to selecting the new Russian head of state plane, the government turned to local manufacturer Ilyushin to come up with a rival to the United States Air Force One – The Ilyushin Il-96.
It's time for the flying White House to enter the new jet age with a next-generation aircraft to fly the president, the Boeing 747-8i, in the same way passenger airlines are retiring their older Boeing 747s. Designated as the VC-25B, the new jet is larger and more efficient than its predecessor.
Commonly referred to as "Doomsday Planes," the main mission of the Air Force's four existing E-4Bs is to provide a robust and survivable airborne command post that offers a platform for the President of the United States, via a mechanism known as the National Command Authority (NCA), to initiate a nuclear strike.
As with the B-2 and other combat craft, in-flight refueling gives Air Force One the ability to stay up in the air indefinitely, which could be crucial in an emergency situation. But the Air Force asserts the two planes are definitely military aircraft, designed to withstand an air attack.
Original Question: Does Air Force One carry missiles? No it doesn't, it does carry multiple electronic counter measures, chaff, and flares.
Flugzeuginfo.net notes that the range of a Boeing 747-200 is 12,700km – equating to a maximum of 14 hours of flight at cruising speed. Of course, the VC-25As are modified, and their range will vary slightly from this. Air Force One is rarely pushed to its limits without aerial refueling.
No a plane doesn't stop in midair, planes need to keep moving forward to remain in the air (unless they are VTOL capable). What it can do is simply turn around or go over/under the obstruction. VTOL means vertical takeoff and landing. It essentially means they can hover in place like a helicopter.
A helicopter that is flying forward can stop in mid-air and begin hovering very quickly. We'll cover this signature maneuver next.
A plane's engines are designed to move it forward at high speed. That makes air flow rapidly over the wings, which throw the air down toward the ground, generating an upward force called lift that overcomes the plane's weight and holds it in the sky. The wings force the air downward and that pushes the plane upward.
Blue ice, in the context of aviation, is frozen sewage material that has leaked mid-flight from commercial aircraft lavatory waste systems. Airlines are not allowed to dump their waste tanks in mid-flight, and pilots have no mechanism by which to do so; however, leaks sometimes do occur.
You can get stuck on a plane toilet if you flush while sitting down. You can get stuck, but only if your body forms a perfect seal on the vacuum toilet. This is difficult to do. Adam Savage of "Mythbusters" tried it out, and despite serious suction, got up without a problem.
Piddle Packs are small bags male fighter pilots use to pee while in flight. Piddle-packs are the ultimate long road trip solution. They are specially shaped bags with absorbent beads in them.
Can you smoke on a private jet? The short answer is yes, although whether or not you can on a specific aircraft is determined on a case by case basis. If your preference is to enjoy a cigar, pipe or cigarette while you are in flight, we will arrange for an aircraft that allows smoking.
1 Answer. All of the most significant countries prohibit smoking on airline flights, either through national, industry, or airline regulations. This applies to crew through different regulations, but as strictly as to the passengers. Pilots can and sometimes do smoke in the cockpits of business jets.
So if you can fly direct, can you fly nonstop?
Maximum Flight Time
Light Jet 1000-1800 miles 5 hours
Midsize Jet 2000-3000 miles 6 hours
Supermid Jet 3000-4000 miles 7 hours
Large Cabin Jet 4000+ miles 10+ hours
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Numerous architectural styles have recently been used over the years. Whether it is the current or traditional designs, they can be designed with the purpose of providing a unique and attractive look while also delivering the required functionality. For the current recorded it is much easier to showcase a design with the latest software which can instruct the potential building in 3D form.
The Adirondack style of architecture is appreciated for its rustic finish in timber. The majority of the structures that employ this style include boat houses, rustic dining rooms, log cabins, or similar. It is a style that was created by William Durant and has been in use since the 1800's. The purpose of this style was to give a construction method that was low in maintenance and reduced cost. In addition to the structures in this design, the Adirondack style is becoming more popular with assorted pieces of furniture, including tables and ergonomic chairs.


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Focus on Caregiving: Gail Sheehy with the Heath Family (VIDEO)
By Susan Delson
"Boomerang" is the term that Gail Sheehy uses to describe a phase in the caregiving process where, once you've figured out how to manage the new reality of caring for a loved one, things change again. That's what happened to the Heaths.
For two years, Sheehy says, "Dad had been happy to take care of mom after she fell and became wheelchair bound. But then he fell and began showing signs of cognitive decline, so now they both needed help."
With a demanding work schedule, the Heaths' son David said he couldn't possibly be the caregiver. "So it fell to Bonnie, the daughter-in-law," says Sheehy. "But she worked as substitute teacher, and they had two teenagers at home. They were the classic sandwich-generation family."
Within nine months, Bonnie had reached the stage of 'I can't do this anymore'—a quick turnaround, says Sheehy, as "most caregivers don't get there for two or three years. They don't allow themselves to get there." Fortunately, the Heaths were connected to a progressive continuing-care community, where, says Sheehy, "they have people come in for a full geriatric assessment before they need to go to the nursing home. Once they did that, the geriatrician said, 'You have to call a family meeting, and the professionals will give everybody in the family, including the two parents, the same information at the same time.'"
The staff assessment didn't paint a pretty picture. "'Mom hasn't been out of the house for nine months except when Bonnie takes her, and she's fallen into depression. Dad has moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment,'" the family was told. "Once everybody heard that," says Sheehy, "and the parents heard it and couldn't deny their situation anymore, then everybody became activated."
As Sheehy sees it, "the lesson of the Heath family is: When you have a family meeting with the person or people who are sick, be sure there's a neutral moderator, a health professional, who lets everyone know what the situation is at the same time. Nobody can sit on the fence or argue, or tell you that you don't know what you're doing, which often happens with sisters and brothers."
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Ovarian Cancer: What Is It, and Am I at Elevated Risk?
By Dr. Elizabeth Poynor
Ovarian cancer is not common, but it can be lethal. If you think that you may be at elevated risk to develop ovarian cancer, bring these factors to the attention of your personal physician.
Ovarian Cysts in Post-Menopausal Women: What to Look For and What to Ask
By Elizabeth Poynor, M.D., Ph.D.
Ovarian cysts are common in post-menopausal women, and most are not cancerous. But any ovarian cyst should be taken seriously.
Menopause Does Not Make You Fat: Dr. Pat's Notebook
By Patricia Yarberry Allen, M.D.
I can't tell you how many women come to me with the belief that menopause has caused their weight gain, and there's nothing they can do about it. Wrong!
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Thanks for posting this article and video. I think especially critical is to understand how unfortunately common undiagnosed depression is in seniors.
So many people can relate to the stressors that come when you're working while trying to navigate your aging parents' needs. It's a new world where nothing can be taken for granted, such as the ease of getting Mom into a car.


Two Reports of Indecent Exposure to Minors in Va.
Police in Bristow, Virginia, are searching for a male who allegedly exposed himself to minors twice last week.
The male, possibly a teenager, reportedly exposed himself to a boy in the 12500 block of Moray Firth Way Thursday afternoon, police said. The victim ran home and reported the incident to a family member, who called police.
A second incident of indecent exposure reportedly occurred Friday afternoon at a playground on the 12600 block of Braemar Parkway. Police said the same person allegedly approached three children and exposed himself to one of them. The children ran home, and a parent called police Saturday.
Police are looking for a white male, possibly a teenager, standing 5-feet-8-inches tall and weighing 140 pounds with brown hair.


12/8/2012—It seems that not a day passes without a new religious challenge to the requirements of law. The latest one concerns an application for citizenship for children of American citizens. The details do not really matter here. The parents object to the DNA testing that would ensure the parentage of the parents and hence the right of the child to be recognized as a citizen. The matter is being discussed today on a variety of law professor blogs.
This example is a good one because the DNA requirement is noncontroversial and not aimed at the suppressing of any religious tradition. On the other hand, there is no reason to doubt the sincerity of the parents either in their genuine parentage or in their religious objections to the procedure.
This example brings to mind Justice Scalia's warning in Employment Division v. Smith that general recognition of a right to religious exemption from neutral laws threatens "anarchy." The State's demand for proof of a right to citizenship before granting it is not only reasonable but necessary. This example is a reminder that well intentioned protections of religious liberty are going to present problems.
At the risk of banality, I do not know of any response to issues such as these better than empathy born of the recognition of common humanity. If religion is really a separate realm, there is little reason for the nonbelievers to respond with sympathy to a plight such as that of the parents here. It is only when we recognize the burdens of conscience that apply to all of us that the will to accommodate will be vindicated.


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Chrissy Teigen Debuts Target Housewares Collection
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Chrissy Teigen holds many titles such as TV host, model, social media star and cookbook author. Now she is able to add domestic lifestyle influencer to the list as she debuts a cookware collection at Target later this month.
The collection labeled The Cravings, by Chrissy Teigen herself, will feature "all the essentials that Chrissy uses to prep, cook and serve up her favorite recipes," according to the company's statement, which includes a cast iron Dutch oven, serveware, cutlery and glassware. Pricing isn't ridiculous either; items in the 40-piece collection range in price from $4 to $140 for a whole 12-piece cookware set.
Aside from Target debuting her collection, it will also feature an exclusive edition of "Cravings: Hungry for More," the follow-up to Teigen's bestselling cookbook "Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat." According to CNBC, the exclusive version of "Hungry for More" will be available in Target stores and online Wednesday, Sept. 18, which is also the widespread release date.
A fun fact: Mark Tritton, Target executive vice president and chief of merchandising officer, pointed out that Teigen's very first modeling job was for a Target catalog. "When we learned she was launching her own kitchen and tabletop line, we both knew it would be right at home at Target," he said.
Teigen describes her pieces in the housewares collection as "timeless but have character."
Teigen began using her social media popularity as a way to encourage her followers on Instagram to pre-order "Cravings: Hungry for More" in late June. Later, the star posted that although the cookbook was currently still in the pre-order stage, it already became a bestseller.
Recipes in the new cookbook include Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches, Butternut & Pomegranate Salad and Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake. Chrissy noted in a statement that her favorite recipe was corn fritters and hot honey. She also claimed several of her dishes within the cookbook were "Luna approved" by her 2-year-old daughter.
The Cravings
Cravings: Hungry for More
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We're two school and industry educated chefs who are looking to gain a better appreciation for where the food we cook with comes from, and who grows it. In order to evolve and learn, we've teamed up with the Lansing family to do dinners on the farm each week, using crops from the surrounding fields. We hope to better understand what goes into growing the produce we use everyday, by not only cooking with it, but also by being a part the process from beginning to end.
Joan brings a lifelong love of cooking and years of culinary experience (not to mention heaps of passion and plenty of talent) to Field Notes. Growing up in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Porambo's first memories in the kitchen started at a young age creating soups from scratch for her family, and baking as many brownies and cakes as they could handle. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 2012, and began working at New World Bistro in Albany.
As the former Sous Chef at Prohibition Pig in Waterbury, Vermont, what excites you the most about your new venture?
I'm not only excited to work with people who are so passionate about growing produce that's the best quality, but also about the opportunity to show case the level those ingredients can be taken to.
What was your first cooking job?
At FLOW Restaurant in my hometown of Jim Thorpe, where I quickly learned that if I couldn't do a little bit of everything, perfectly, while going 100mph, I wasn't going to last long in the restaurant industry.
I enjoy playing with flavors with cooking and preservation methods. Each ingredient should be good on its own, but enhanced in a dish.
Kyle hails from Laconia, New Hampshire and grew up with a family who embraced the New England culture of food, which influenced MacPherson's cooking style immensely. The experiences of his youth, whether baking bread with his grandmother or fishing lobster off the coast of P.E.I. with his uncle, left an indelible imprint on the sensibility of his style. He graduated from the New England Culinary Institute in 2005, and began working at Spire in Boston.
As the former Executive Chef of The Cliff House at Stowe Resort in Vermont, what excites you the most about your new venture?
The ability to see, touch, interact and appreciate the produce in real time as it's grown, brings a child-like wonder back which becomes extremely creative. That plays a prominent factor in the way we approach dishes at Field Notes .
What was your first cooking job?
Dishwasher and prep cook at "Christmas Island Steakhouse"
Flavor forward, seasonal, and hopefully memorable.


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Northwest Regional Emmy Nominated and Winner of Seagate's "Best Comes From Within" contest, filmmaker Brice Habeger produces stories with a balance of authenticity and ingenuity. Buzz-words for his search for truth in storytelling and creating a better frame. His work takes him to every corner of Alaska and beyond, working on productions of both large and small-scale.
In 2019, 1 of 50 filmmakers worldwide selected to participate, Habeger's submission to the "Best Comes from Within" video contest was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner by David Beebe, Emmy-award and Cannes Lion-winning advertising content expert.
Habeger's diverse portfolio includes production work for corporate and non-profit, such as American Express, U.S. Census Bureau, Chevron, SAMHSA, and Alaskan clients. His documentary work includes affiliations with Grammy-winning rock bank Portugal. The Man and National Geographic.
His films have appeared in U.S. and international film festivals, including the Northwest Regional Emmy®-nominated documentary Swift Water Place, which aired on PBS stations nationwide and is available on Amazon Prime.
Working for Alaska Governor Bill Walker as Digital Content Producer, he traveled to more than 30 Alaskan communities, Washington DC, and Asia. He produced more than 300 videos and took over 60,000 photos, including Mud on the Boots, a 28-minute documentary covering the four years of the Walker Administration.
His professional on-set credits include camera departments on commercials for brands such as Michelin, Kiehl's, Wall Street Journal, Trident, Verizon, Volkswagen, and others.


Embedding lighting systems into architectural structures offers new interaction possibilities. They can be exposed to a large number of users, thus there is a demand for such interface solutions that fit the context of use. Using two examples of experimental, novel interaction methods with light, we propose that there are various potential approaches to using implicit and explicit control mechanisms. We share our implementations in hopes that they will inspire possible future projects and have applications in other contexts.


Despite the great amount of coexistence between humans and cats, we are still surprised by aspects of their behavior. Therefore, in this AnimalWised article we will pay attention to how to recognize and calm a hyperactive cat.
In the first place, it is essential to know what is a usual cat behavior, in order to know in which cases their activity can be understood as pathological and when, on the contrary, it is the normal activity of an individual of their characteristics. To do so it is important to know that the activity of the cat will be related to its age.
Thus, as a kitten it will be easy to observe them playing with any object susceptible of being caught, bitten or beaten. It's not uncommon for to run or jump at high speeds, climb significant heights, or even climb the wall. This intense activity is completely normal in a kitten and is a sign of good health. It is at this stage that we must lay the foundations of the "safe"game, that is, diverting their attention away from playing with our fingers or catching our feet and offer them a suitable range of toys. Only by implementing this measure can you help calm a hyperactive cat, as we shall see.
There is no need to buy sophisticated mechanisms. An aluminum foil ball or flashlight to make lights against a wall can ensure hours of entertainment. It is also very important to offer them a safe environment, considering their taste for heights and your ability to hide in the most unsuspected and remote places. Therefore, we must examine our home with "cat's eyes" to eliminate or reduce any danger, such as using window and balcony mosquito nets.
Once the first years of life have passed, we will see that, in a good number of cats, the unbridled activity and hours of play decreases, although this aspect will also depend on the character of the cat, which will be more or less playful and active.
Towards the end of their life, usually around the age of ten, we will observe that the cat spends almost all their time sleeping and resting, leaving the game relegated to very specific moments. All cats, even the older ones, pass more or less frequently through what we could call the "cat insane hour", easily recognizable because the cat, suddenly and without the need for real stimulation, adopts an attack posture, with the back hair standing upright and sideways, jumping.
They usually shoot off running in a direction that only they know of. After a few minutes of crazy running they return to a calm state as if nothing had happened. This situation is completely normal and should not rise any cause for alarm due to hyperactivity, so the activity of the kittens, albeit high, should not cause any concern either.
When it affects the cat's normal life and causes anxiety or stress, it is time to seek professional help. They would be restless cats, who can't stand still and even meow excessively or cause damage to furniture because of their constant activity.
The first thing, as always, is to rule out a pathology of physical origin, that is to say, it is necessary to go to the veterinarian for a check-up, especially if the hyperactivity arises suddenly, if yours was a calm cat until now, and is accompanied by weight loss even if the intake of water and food increases.
It is known that disorders of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) can cause an exaggerated activity, so the cat presents difficulties to remain still. The diagnosis is made by palpation of the gland in the neck (it will be enlarged) and/or by measuring thyroid hormones through a blood test.
Environmental enrichment: we can prepare our house so that it becomes a challenge for our cat, including toys in which they will have to hunt their food. Scratching posts of various heights, hammocks, shelves, catnip or even, if possible, access to a controlled and secure exterior, can redirect the hyperactivity of our cat.
Knowing how to stop and say "no" when, for example, their activity is harmful to us in the form of scratches or bites. In these cases, we should not tell them off, let alone beat the cat, we just have to redirect their activity to another object. In this sense it is also important that we learn to recognize the signs that our cat is upset with our contact or wants to end the game. Insisting may cause a sudden reaction. On the other hand, relaxing petting sessions can be a good soothing for some hyperactive cats, taking care to stop if we feel they are being overstimulated.
The dilemma of having other animals at home to keep them company. Sometimes, it is very beneficial for a cat to have the company of another specimen of its species or even a dog. And, although it is true that the game between them can help a hyperactive cat, we can actually see ourselves with two problems instead of one. Before making this important decision, it is necessary to know that not all cats tolerate the company and that it is normal for a more or less long period of adaptation between the two. It is essential that cats have the same energy to avoid aggravating the problem.
Bach Flowers, could be tested in these cases according to the guidelines set by the specialized veterinarian or floral therapist, always after a complete check up.
Specific feed and rewards, as there are products on the market that contain soothing substances that can help relax our hyperactive cat.
Pheromones, which are substances that cats naturally secrete cats and soothe them. They therefore have a calming effect when prescribed. They can be sprayed or used as a difusor.
Medication, if we are faced with a very serious case, it is possible to use drugs such as anxiolytics that always have to be prescribed by a veterinarian.
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I have SUCH a hyperactive cat, but I love her. She can definitley be annoying, but only because I want cuddles and sometimes I just wanna stay on the couch. She's great at playing and it means when she does get pooped, she is EXTRA CUTE!
My cat gets hyper and won't stop walking around. To calm her, we play monster where I make T-Rex noises, grab her neck and shake, push her over, lightly kick with my slippers, and lightly punch and slap. This lasts for 5 or 10 minutes until she stops coming back for more and finally flops down to rest. She has learned to withdraw her nails and I seldom get scratched or bitten. We play monster frequently. If not doing that, we have staring contests.


I was dismayed to read in the Sunday Times that the driver of a hearse parked at a church funeral was fined for parking longer than the prescribed time in Subiaco.
The Mayor, Heather Henderson, has offered an abject apology for this terrible situation. Well done Mayor Henderson for your intervention on this matter.
I hope the Council forgives the fine – that is madness!
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Q: SQL Stored Procedure Exception Not Found in JAVA Throwing exception from sql stored procedure catch block is not raising exception in java layer for SP1 while for SP2 exception raised.
When I am executing both SPs are giving exception in SQL Server but from java code I got no exception for SP1.
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ABBREVIATIONSICP = intracranial pressure; IH= intracranial hypertension; OCT = optical coherence tomography; RNFL = retinal nerve fiber layer.
There is much less consensus regarding the prevalence of IH after surgical remodeling and the consequences of untreated postsurgical IH. Although isolated reports of elevated ICP following treatment of craniosynostosis exist in the literature, the overall frequency of this entity is underappreciated and underrecognized. Therefore, we completed a systematic review on the incidence of IH following surgical treatment of craniosynostosis.
The primary objective of the current search strategy was to identify all published studies reporting the incidence of IH after surgical correction for both syndromic and nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. We performed a detailed systematic literature review using the PubMed database. Search results were restricted to studies published between 1985 and 2014. Search criteria were based on key words using the following search terms: "craniosynostosis AND intracranial hypertension" (n = 321) and "craniosynostosis AND intracranial hypertension AND postoperative" (n = 68).
Inclusion criteria were: 1) English-language literature; 2) human subjects; 3) pediatric cases; and 4) postoperative IH confirmed with invasive ICP monitoring.
Primary outcome was the reported incidence of IH after surgical correction for craniosynostosis. Variables included type of craniosynostosis and initial operative procedure.
Seven studies2,7,16–19,30,33 met inclusion criteria for analysis of the primary outcome: incidence of IH after surgery confirmed by invasive ICP monitoring (Table 1). Additional studies that used alternate methods of confirmation of IH were excluded from the analysis but are reviewed in the discussion and included 4 studies using lumbar puncture as confirmation of IH;1,6,14,23 1 study using the presence of papilledema;4 and 2 studies used a combination of ICP monitoring, clinical symptoms, and the presence of papilledema25,28 (Table 2). One additional study that used invasive ICP monitoring was excluded from analysis because it did not provide adequate information on the total number of monitored patients.8 General characteristics of the 7 included studies are reviewed in Table 1. Seven hundred sixty-two patients were reviewed in these studies.
* These patients are also included in the number of patients with single-suture synostosis.
† All types of single-suture synostosis cases.
‡ Includes both single- and multisuture synostosis.
ND = not documented; NA = not available.
* All types of single-suture synostosis.
† Includes both pre- and postoperative cases.
§ Includes both single- and multisuture synostosis.
IH was confirmed with invasive ICP monitoring in all 7 studies (Table 1). In general, the following ICP criteria were used for IH: < 10 mm Hg as normal, 10–15 mm Hg as borderline, and > 15 mm Hg as high, but this was not specified in all studies.
Patients who had undergone surgery for sagittal synostosis had a 5% incidence of postoperative IH based on combined data from 4 studies (Table 3).2,7,19,33 The incidence for all nonsyndromic patients was 4% based on 6 studies and included all patients with single or multisutural synostosis.2,7,16–19,33 The incidence of IH in syndromic cases was only available in 1 study18 and was therefore not included in our analysis.
* Includes both single- and multisuture synostosis.
Given these variations, we performed a subgroup analysis on cranial remodeling procedures without orbital involvement (including strip craniectomies) versus craniofacial procedures that included advancement of the orbital rim (Table 5). We combined data from 4 studies2,7,19,33 on nonsyndromic patients who had cranial remodeling procedures: 23 of 471 patients (5%) had evidence of IH postoperatively. Combined data from 3 studies7,16,18 showed that 3 of 255 nonsyndromic patients (1%) had elevated ICP after craniofacial advancement surgery.
Elevated ICP in children does not always present with the classic clinical symptoms of headache, altered consciousness, nausea, and vomiting and therefore often goes undetected with long-term sequelae such as cognitive deterioration and visual loss.13,23 Renier et al.27 demonstrated an inverse relationship between ICP and cognitive status in unilateral coronal synostosis, and Arnaud et al.2 demonstrated an improvement in behavior and school performance after calvarial remodeling. The progression and effects of mildly elevated ICP (i.e., with single-suture synostosis) on neonatal cognition and development have yet to be clearly established.9 In addition, literature on the longterm neuropsychological consequences of elevated ICP has been indeterminate, with some studies demonstrating evidence that long-term elevated ICP leads to diminished cognition and others showing no effect.29 As a result, there is much debate with proponents of a minimalist approach suggesting that surgical repair of craniosynostosis is mostly for cosmetic purposes and of little functional consequence.
In 2014, Patel et al.22 demonstrated that long-term outcomes in neuropsychological testing were improved when sagittal synostosis was addressed early (prior to 6 months of age); this group also showed that an early complete expansion of the intracranial space with calvarial vault remodeling led to a significant improvement in long-term cognition when compared with a limited correction with a sagittal strip craniectomy.15 IH may play a role in long-term cognition given that a more extensive calvarial vault remodeling had improved long-term outcomes, but there is a paucity of uniform data in the literature.
The gold standard in the diagnosis of IH is invasive ICP measurement, which can be problematic for 2 reasons: 1) given its invasive nature, it cannot be used as a screening tool, and 2) the lack of a definition of normal ICP in children. For many years, a mean ICP less than 10 mm Hg was considered normal, a mean between 10 and 15 mm Hg borderline, and a mean ICP over 15 mm Hg elevated. However, some experts disagreed with these guidelines and proposed an age-specific system with values of 2 mm Hg in the newborn, 5 mm Hg during infancy, and between 6 and 13 mm Hg for children between 3 and 7 years of age.21 Furthermore, ICP can fluctuate over time, and many children with craniosynostosis present with borderline mean ICP (10–15 mm Hg measured during sleep), and therefore patterns in waveforms were also analyzed. In 1960, Lundberg described (in adult patients) Type A plateau waves (increases in ICP > 50 mm Hg lasting several minutes) that are considered abnormal, and Lundberg Type B waves (increases upto 50 mm Hg lasting several minutes) whose clinical significance is still unclear.12,13,17 In addition to these inconsistencies in the definition of IH, measurements of ICP have varied between studies. We found only 8 studies that used invasive ICP monitors; additional studies used lumbar punctures or a combination of clinical findings (bulging fontanel/papilledema) and invasive ICP monitoring.
The first major study that measured ICP in patients with untreated craniosynostosis was published in 1982 by Renier et al.27 ICP was monitored in 75 children via an epidural sensor. Twenty-three of 75 patients had obviously increased ICP (> 15 mm Hg), 30 of 75 patients had normal ICP (< 10 mm Hg), and 22 of 75 patients had borderline mean ICP (10-15 mm Hg). The 23 patients with increased ICP had postoperative recordings that showed a decrease of 3 mm Hg (measured in the immediate postoperative period) and 6 mm Hg (measured 6 months after surgery).
The importance of postoperative surveillance for IH screening has also resurfaced in recent years. Children with syndromic craniosynostoses are generally monitored closely given their comorbidities, and therefore most initial reports of postoperative IH were on these patients. Pollack et al.23 reported that 36% of their syndromic patients presented with increased ICP (confirmed with lumbar puncture) requiring further surgical treatment, of whom 62% were asymptomatic. Siddiqi et al.28 reported a 6% incidence (confirmed with a combination of ICP monitoring and clinical findings such as papilledema and bulging fontanel) in their syndromic postoperative patients, but their patients were screened only when symptomatic with headaches or irritability, or when they had bulging fontanels on examination. Nonsyndromic cases also require screening for elevated ICP: our meta-analysis showed a 5% incidence of IH in nonsyndromic patients undergoing a cranial remodeling procedure and a 1% incidence in nonsyndromic patients undergoing a more extensive craniofacial procedure. Cetas et al.,7 in their recent study, showed a 6% rate of postoperative intracranial hypertension in patients with single-suture synostosis. Their recommendation is that routine funduscopic examination be done annually until patients are 6 years of age.
Nonetheless, the lack of papilledema does not guarantee normal ICP. Tuite et al.31 reported on the sensitivity and specificity of papilledema to predict elevated ICP in the pediatric craniosynostosis population: in patients younger than 1 year, papilledema was 25% sensitive and 100% specific for IH. As patients aged, the sensitivity increased (100% in patients older than 8 years) and specificity decreased (88% in patients older than 8 years). Given these findings, a normal funduscopic examination does not equate with normal ICP, especially in patients younger than 8 years. We therefore reviewed additional predictors and potential red flags for IH in the patients postoperatively. Additional indicators of elevated ICP in our review included decreasing head circumference percentiles, bulging fontanel/craniotomy defects, headaches/irritability, and developmental delay.
A common radiological finding often noted in the literature is the copper beaten skull (gyral impressions on the inner table of the skull) seen on both radiographs and CT scans. Tuite et al.,32 in a series of 123 patients with craniosynostosis, noted that presence or absence of the beaten copper skull did not correlate with ICP, and therefore this finding would be an unreliable screening tool.
We acknowledge that our review is limited given the paucity of studies using invasive ICP monitoring and the variability of both the types of craniosynostosis and surgical approaches. Additionally, the majority of the included studies did not provide information about preoperative and perioperative ICP. We also acknowledge that screening for IH is difficult in this patient population given the low sensitivity of funduscopic examination and imaging in our patient age group. Therefore, our findings likely underestimate the true incidence of IH in craniosynostosis patients after surgical remodeling.
We reviewed 7 studies that documented postoperative IH in a pediatric craniosynostosis population that included more than 700 cases. Reports of elevated ICP after surgical intervention have been increasing over time and appear to be due to improved and additional screening techniques, such as routine annual funduscopic examination and neuroimaging. However, the incidence is still likely underreported due to the low sensitivity of current methods. A reliable noninvasive method is needed to measure ICP to identify pediatric patients with IH following surgical correction of craniosynostosis. A potential noninvasive study is MR/CT perfusion scanning or OCT, which may be able to detect subtle defects prior to the development of observable papilledema. Multicenter studies are needed to accumulate enough data to examine the spectrum of nonsyndromic and syndromic craniosynostosis and the various surgical procedures to establish the incidence of postoperative IH. Long-term detailed neuropsychological and vision testing is needed to determine the effect of postoperative IH in this patient population.
Conception and design: Christian, Krieger. Acquisition of data: Christian, Imahiyerobo, Nallapa. Analysis and interpretation of data: Christian, Imahiyerobo. Drafting the article: Christian, Imahiyerobo, McComb, Krieger. Critically revising the article: Christian, Imahiyerobo, Urata, McComb, Krieger. Reviewed submitted version of manuscript: Christian, Imahiyerobo, Urata. Approved the final version of the manuscript on behalf of all authors: Christian. Statistical analysis: Christian. Study supervision: Urata, McComb, Krieger.
Correspondence Eisha Christian, 1200 N. State St., Ste. 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033. email: echristi@usc.edu.
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