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"Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift. . . . It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God's Lordship."
-St. Gregory Of Nazianzus, Oratio 40,3-4:PG 36,361C.
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"Only God forgives sins…Christ has willed that in her prayer and life and action his whole Church should be the sign and instrument of the forgiveness and reconciliation that he acquired for us at the price of his blood. But he entrusted the exercise of the power of absolution to the apostolic ministry which he charged with the "ministry of reconciliation." The apostle is sent out "on behalf of Christ" with "God making his appeal" through him and pleading: 'Be reconciled to God.' " –Catechism of the Catholic Church
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"The marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman form with each other an intimate communion of life and love, has been founded and endowed with its own special laws by the Creator. By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple, as well as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a sacrament.(cf. CIC, can. 1055 § 1; cf. GS 48 § 1)" –Catechism of the Catholic Church
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American crisis of confidence
September 9, 2005 | WASHINGTON
Former Defense Secretary and Sen. William Cohen is credited with the quip, "Government is the enemy until you need a friend." In the wake of Katrina, that may have to be amended, "and then your friend may turn out to be dysfunctional."
We are learning the hard way about the costs of stinting on infrastructure to pay for tax cuts and the war in Iraq. And we are learning the hard way about the cost of entrusting emergency response to the political cronies and contributors who people this administration.
This despite many warnings, notably from The New Orleans Times-Picayune three years ago that the levees and the flood walls were fragile.
Michael Brown, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been spending a lot of time on television explaining to aroused interlocutors why he was about the last to know of the thousands of citizens languishing in the convention center.
In a job that calls for a high degree of professionalism, Mr. Brown's previous experience was in overseeing horse shows. He got the FEMA job on the recommendation of his old college chum Joe Allbaugh. Mr. Allbaugh's expertise was as the president's national campaign manager, and he left FEMA to create a lobbying firm. [Editor's note: The original text mistakenly used "Joseph" as Mr. Allbaugh's first name.]
So what happens when decision- making in a dire emergency is left to political amateurs? What happens, first of all, is an argument about division of authority while people are dying. Meanwhile, as the Chicago Tribune reported, the USS Bataan, a well-equipped support ship with water, medicine, and operating rooms, lay for several days anchored off the Gulf Coast awaiting orders.
What happens is that Wal-Mart tried to deliver three truckloads of water to Jefferson Parish and was turned away by FEMA. On NBC television, Aaron Broussard, the president of the parish, dissolved in sobs as he accused the federal government of the "worst abandonment of Americans."
Newsweek described a "strange paralysis" as Bush officials tried to define who was responsible for what.
This has become a crisis of confidence not only in agencies and officials but in the whole concept of national government.
• Daniel Schorr is the senior news analyst at National Public Radio.
The Monitor's View After superstorm Sandy, is there really a Romney-Obama feud over FEMA?
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Sorry, I was misunderstood. To clarify, I was referring only to our work (http://www.cs.utoronto.ca/~phillipa/sbgpTrans.html), where security does play a small role in the route selection process (after LocalPref and AS-PATH length), and not to the BGPsec spec. The reason why we assume that security affects the route selection process is because otherwise, even an AS that deploys S*BGP, remains vulnerable to attacks. To see why, take a look at slides 10-13 of our NANOG presentation (http://www.cs.bu.edu/~goldbe/papers/Goldberg-TransitionToSBGP-NANOG.pdf, video available at http://www.cs.utoronto.ca/~phillipa/sbgpTrans.html). The basic idea is: if an AS prefers short paths over secure paths they'll be just as vulnerable to path-shortening attacks with and without S*BGP.


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President George W. Bush Print this document
Law Day, U.S.A., 2002
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
One of our Nation's greatest strengths is its commitment to a just, fair legal system and the protection it affords to the rights and freedoms we cherish. On May 1, we observe Law Day to draw attention to the principles of justice and the practice of law. The theme of this year's Law Day, "Celebrate Your Freedom: Assuring Equal Justice for All," acknowledges the essential task of protecting the rights of every American.
When disputes or conflicts arise, or when persons are charged with violating the law, resolution often occurs within the legal system. Consultation with an attorney is a common first step in this process. Attorneys advise clients of their rights and obligations, suggest possible courses of action, and help their clients to understand legal procedures. Attorneys are zealous advocates on behalf of their clients, helping to ensure that each one receives full and fair representation before the courts. Bar associations and other attorney groups play an important role in maintaining the integrity of our legal system by overseeing admission to the bar and setting standards of discipline for those who practice law.
Our Founding Fathers believed that a strong and independent judiciary was a cornerstone of democracy. Judges must be men and women of skill, discernment, experience, and character who meet the highest standards of training, temperament, and impartiality. They must understand and honor the powers granted to them under the Constitution, as well as the limits on those powers. In criminal matters, judges help to ensure that the innocent remain free and the guilty are appropriately punished. In civil disputes, judges' decisions help to safeguard the stability of the commercial marketplace and address the grievances of wronged parties. Judges are called upon daily to render decisions that are based upon the law and facts of each case, without regard for popular opinion or political or other extraneous pressures.
Our forefathers imagined a well-qualified judiciary put in place through a dynamic and constructive interaction between the executive and legislative branches of Government. Under our Constitution, the President selects individuals for nomination to the Federal judiciary and the Senate provides its advice and consent. In all cases, both branches of Government strive to make certain that only men and women of the highest intellect, character, integrity, judgment, and experience are appointed to serve our Nation and its citizens in these critical positions.
This Law Day, I encourage all Americans to reflect on the vital work performed by our Federal judiciary in upholding the rule of law and on the importance of a robust and independent judiciary in our system of Government.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2002, as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call upon Government officials to display the flag of the United States in support of this national observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
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COP26 | Glasgow Climate Pact calls for "multilevel and cooperative action"
"Disappointment" was a word on the lips of many at the closing on the COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow in Saturday (13 November). The outcomes leave open many questions regarding national governments' commitments. Local and regional governments were able however to effectively mobilise during the conference. Thanks to their advocacy efforts, the importance of municipalities, regions and "multilevel and cooperative action" is recognised in the new Glasgow Climate Pact.
"We, local and regional governments, should be proud that the Glasgow final agreement includes the multilevel cooperative model as a way forward to achieve the Paris Agreement objectives", said CEMR Secretary General Frédéric Vallier, who was present at the COP. "This is a real achievement for municipalities and regions, regardless of the conference's mixed overall results."
The final text has been signed off by 197 countries (from the big emitters such as China and the United States to the small island nations). It aims to keep global temperatures at 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, the aspiration of the Paris Agreement, but fails to be more ambitious.
Reacting on social media, Léonore Moncond'huy, Mayor of Poitiers (France), spokesperson of PLATFORMA and representative of Cités Unies France said: "The Glasgow Pact does not at all measure up to the climate emergency. While it was supposed to 'save the 1.5 ° C target', it is once again mortgaging our future by subjecting it to states' diluted and disingenuous commitments. Without immediate action, soon + 2.7 °C."
Earlier last week, Moncond'huy met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and UN Executive Director Maimunah Sharif in Glasgow, expressing the need to support local governments as frontline workers on climate challenges. Her arguments were later echoed in plenary by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London: "The involvement of cities now is like day and night. […] Nothing compared with the past."
Local and regional governments and their associations were widely mobilised. CEMR, PLATFORMA and the Global Task Force led by UCLG were well represented at COP26 and co-organised numerous side events and bilateral meetings.
Enabling local climate action
The Glasgow Climate Pact recognises "the urgent need for multilevel and cooperative action" as well as the important role of local and regional governments in realising the Paris Agreement. As highlighted by Steven Heddle, Member of Orkney Islands Council (COSLA) and CEMR spokesperson on territorial development, this will require facilitating local governments' access to climate finance.
"Local governments need revenue, resources and long-term loans. With these tools, we can contribute more to the objective of reducing emissions before 2050", said Ronan Dantec, CEMR and AFCCRE spokesperson on climate, Senator of Nantes (France) and President of Climate Chance during a session.
The Pact includes many other provisions, such as developed countries agreeing to double funding for climate adaptation and a first global commitment to cut methane emissions by 2030.
The next COP will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Africa being the world's youngest and most rapidly-urbanising continent, COP27 will focus on booming demography, sustainable urbanisation and financing green plans for sustainable low carbon development. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was selected to host the COP28 in 2023.
CEMR/PLATFORMA 6 key messages on COP26 (English and French)
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BURBANK, CALIF. (November 23, 2015)—Disney announced today that in an unprecedented collaboration with Google, Star Wars fans will have an opportunity to share in immersive experiences—Awaken the Force Within and Google Cardboard Virtual Reality—in celebration of Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Awaken the Force Within global program starts today and fans logging onto google.com/starwars can make a choice to be on the Dark Side or the Light Side for the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Their favorite Google apps will transform to reflect the path they choose. Special experiences have been developed for Android Wear Watches, Google Calendar, Chrome, Chromecast, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Now, Waze and YouTube with added features for fans to discover on their Inbox by Gmail, Google Translate and Google Search.
Coming on December 2 is a new virtual reality experience developed along with Google and Verizon. This will feature the first-of-its-kind serialized Google Cardboard Virtual Reality (VR) experience that combines a compelling story and exclusive, never-seen-before content, which ties directly into the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with the very latest cutting-edge Virtual Reality technology.
ILMxLAB, a laboratory for immersive entertainment from Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, created the Virtual Reality content for the Google Cardboard VR Experience utilizing the group's combined expertise in special effects, design and artistry.
The Google Cardboard Virtual Reality experience launches via the official Star Wars app and is available on both Android and iOS devices.
Four custom Google Cardboard viewer designs featuring popular Star Wars images will also be available exclusively in Verizon stores beginning December 2.


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John Humphrys says BBC was in a 'muddle' over Naga Munchetty complaint
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Pleas for 'justice and accountability' one year on from Jamal Khashoggi murder
By Charlotte Tobitt Twitter
The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has said Donald Trump's US administration still has "much to answer for" on the first anniversary of his death.
Hatice Cengiz issued a call for "justice", "accountability" and a "long-overdue investigation" into Khashoggi's death at the hands of Saudi agents at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on 2 October 2018.
Her pleas were echoed by human rights and freedom of expression organisations who pushed for an impartial criminal probe ending in the prosecution of those who ordered the Washington Post columnist's killing.
Campaign group Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontieres), laid dozens of dismembered mannequins in hi-vis jackets bearing the word "Press" on them outside the Saudi consulate in Paris yesterday.
The group said it wanted to "highlight the regime's violations of media rights".
Khashoggi was in self-exile in the US, having become a vocal critic of the Saudi regime, when he was killed attempting to collect divorce papers to enable him to marry Cengiz, who was waiting outside the consulate for him.
Once inside, Khashoggi was tortured and killed by group of Saudi agents, whom the kingdom claims went rogue. Evidence seen by BBC Panorama points to them having been sent as a hit squad, however.
A recording heard by a Turkish newspaper revealed the journalist used his last words to plead: "Don't cover my mouth. I have asthma, don't do it. You'll suffocate me."
Khashoggi's body has never been found, with reports that he was likely dismembered and burned in a large oven at the Saudi consulate general's Istanbul residence.
Writing in the Guardian today, Cengiz said justice for her fiance's murder has so far "not been forthcoming".
"Instead, I have noticed two things," she wrote. "First, among some, an outpouring of international sympathy, declarations of regret and sorrow at the killing of my fiance.
"But from others silence, broken only by the weakest of criticisms of the Saudi government – when to speak out would matter most.
"Here the Trump administration – which has the most power to effect change – has much to answer for. It has said nothing. Nothing close to the denunciation and promise of scrutiny that it is morally right to make."
Cengiz today stood outside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul as she did one year ago – but this time she was accompanied by those paying their respects to Khashoggi, including Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos and Agnes Callamard, the United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings.
Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos are flanked by attendees, including UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard (right) as they gather around a monument during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Khashoggi's killing at the Saudi consulate, in Istanbul, Turkey on 2 October, 2019. Picture: Reuters/Umit Bektas
Callamard said in a report, published in June, that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman should face further investigation over the murder, adding that there is "credible evidence, warranting further investigation" that he and other high-level Saudi officials may be liable.
Bin Salman said last week that he accepted "full responsibility" for the killing as a leader in Saudi Arabia, but denied ordering it to take place.
Cengiz praised Callamard as "a woman brave enough to point the finger" and said governments that ignored the conclusion of her report should be questioned and criticised.
"Indeed, we should be wary of any government that ignores hard facts and the conclusions of our global institutions, as well as those who run costly PR campaigns to hide their wrongdoing," she said.
Washington Post publisher and chief executive Fred Ryan was also present at the memorial service in Istanbul, which was hosted by a number of NGOs including RSF and Amnesty International.
Ryan said: "At the Washington Post, we deeply mourn Jamal's loss. His readers knew him as a talented columnist, and those who worked with him knew him as a trusted colleague and a dear friend.
"It is meaningful that we are joined today by Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post. Jeff has been resolute in standing up for courageous and independent journalism around the world."
He praised Cengiz for searching "unceasingly" for answers about her fiance's death, and sharing his "message about the importance of a free press".
The Washington Post today published a special memorial section in print and online, and ran a full-page print ad honouring his memory and saying: "His life was taken, but his pursuit of the truth lives on."
Full-page advert honouring the memory of Jamal Khashoggi in the Washington Post on 2 October 2019. Picture: The Washington Post
A group of 19 non-governmental organisations, including Amnesty International, Article 19, English PEN and the Index on Censorship, have signed a call for action to both the international community and Saudi Arabia.
They want international governments and the UN to "take action to ensure that a further impartial, prompt, thorough, independent and effective criminal investigation" is opened.
They also called for them to ensure that "all perpetrators of the crime, including those at the head of the chain of command, are identified and prosecuted in a fair and transparent trial" without the threat of the death penalty.
Saudi Arabia has charged 11 people and is seeking the death penalty for five of them, but has faced criticism for holding the trial of the unnamed defendants behind closed doors.
The NGOs also called for an "immediate moratorium" on all arms sales and exports of surveillance technology to Saudi Arabia and the introduction of a UN resolution establishing a monitoring mechanism over the human rights situation in the country.
They urged Saudi Arabia to return Khashoggi's remains to his family, invite independent international experts to oversee investigations into his murder, and cooperate with the UN to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
The country should also release all journalists, writers and human rights defenders it has detained, guarantee the rights of such workers, and drop the death penalty, they said.
The International Press Institute has separately written to King Salman of Saudi Arabia to raise concerns about the "slow pace of prosecution" in the case and the "extremely disturbing" secrecy around it, urging him to support a UN-led criminal investigation as per Callamard's recommendations.
IPI executive director Barbara Trionfi wrote: "The international community has lost faith in Saudi Arabia's justice system.
"The only way to reverse this is for your government to take immediate and concrete steps to bring all those responsible for the murder."
The International Federation of Journalists also demanded an "international and independent investigation".
The group's general secretary, Anthony Bellanger, said: "If the perpetrators are not held to account, oppressive governments of the world will see it as a green light to commit crimes against a journalist with impunity. We won't allow it."
Reporters Without Borders laid dozens of dismembered mannequins wearing "press" armbands outside Saudi Arabia's consulate in Paris on 1 October 2019 to mark the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi's death. Picture: Reporters Without Borders
Explaining the reasoning behind its mannequin protest in Paris, RSF said: "Mexico's drug cartel killers been dismembering journalists and leaving their remains on garbage dumps for years, but who would have imagined that government agents might be capable of killing and dismembering a journalist within a diplomatic compound?
"And yet this is what happened to Khashoggi…"
The group's secretary general Christophe Deloire said the murder of Khashoggi and subsequent investigation "testify to barbaric practices and an unacceptable level of impunity".
"We expect a full accounting, and we think that sentencing perpetrators to death would just be a way to silence them forever, to conceal the truth.
"This appalling crime has revealed Saudi Arabia's policy for silencing journalists to those who were unaware, a policy based on torture, abduction and even outright murder."
Picture: Reuters/Umit Bektas
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You are here: Home / Healthcare / Regina Temple, PhD, MPA, BSN Named CEO Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Regina Temple, PhD, MPA, BSN Named CEO Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
TAMPA, Florida – (October 4, 2019) – HCA West Florida is pleased to announce that Regina (Gina) Temple, PhD, MPA, BSN, is the new President and CEO for Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Ms. Temple joins HCA Healthcare and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point from San Antonio, Texas, where for the past three years she held executive leadership roles with the Baptist Health System. Recently she was the President of Mission Trial Baptist Hospital. Prior to that, she served as the Baptist Health System Texas Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief Operating Officer of North Central Baptist Hospital. Ms. Temple is a Board Certified Hospital Administrator with more than 27 years of experience.
"I am thrilled to have her join the team," explained Ravi Chari, M.D., President of HCA West Florida. "Gina's passion for developing organizational cultures that yield extraordinary experiences and outcomes for patients, employees and physicians aligns so well with our focus at HCA West Florida."
Dr. Chari further explained that while at the Baptist Health System, Ms. Temple was responsible for opening the Baptist Orthopedic Hospital, led strategy deployment, strengthened organizational alignment and was responsible for the identification of breakthrough initiatives.
Prior to joining the Baptist System, Ms. Temple was the Vice President of Operational Integration for Sutter Health in Sacramento and an Examiner for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award.
She earned her doctorate from Walden University, a master's in public administration from the University of West Florida, and a bachelor of nursing from the University of South Alabama.
About HCA West Florida
HCA West Florida provides a complete continuum of high quality programs and services to meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses throughout west Florida, caring for more than 1.2 million patients last year. HCA West Florida includes 15 hospitals, 25 ER locations, 14 ambulatory surgery centers, numerous physician practices, graduate medical education programs, a regional lab, and consolidated service center. HCA West Florida is affiliated with HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine.
About Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has been serving the community since 1981. We are a 290-bed acute care hospital located in Hudson, FL. We have more than 300 physicians, 1,264 employees and 400 volunteers on our integrated healthcare delivery team.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has achieved distinction in the following areas:
· Level II Trauma Center
· Comprehensive Stroke Center
· Named among the top 5% in the nation for Patient Safety in 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Healthgrades
· Leapfrog Patient Safety Award
· Joint Commission Accreditation, Primary Stroke Center and Sepsis Certifications
· Healthgrades Multi-Award Recipient
o Five Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 13 years in a row (2005-2017)
o Five Star Recipient for Back Surgery eight years in a row (2010 – 2017)
o Five Star Recipient for Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm for two years in a row (2016 – 2017)
o Recipient of Healthgrades 2017 and 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
o Five Star Recipient for Appendectomy for three years in a row (2015 – 2017)
· American College of Radiology accredited – MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine
· Accredited Community Cancer Program – American College of Surgeons
· Accredited Teaching Facility by the American Osteopathic Association, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
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Mike Bonic to be honored for his work with youth wrestling
Date: February 24, 2022Author: sportseditorialteam 0 Comments
Jeff Owens interviewed Mattoon Youth Wrestling coach and advocate Mike Bonic on all things wrestling. Bonic will be inducted into the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation Hall Of Fame on March 12 in Rockford. This Sunday in Mattoon, Bonic and the Mattoon Youth Wrestling Club will host the IKWF regional tournament in Mattoon. This also comes on the heels of one of the best finishes ever by the wrestling Mattoon, who for the first time ever had three wrestlers place in the IHSA state tourney.
CCS: What's the state of wrestling in Mattoon?
Bonic: Truthfully, it's probably never been better. And that's at all levels. Head coach Brett Porter and Devin Patterson have helped bring the high school program to unprecedented success, especially the last few years. We lost Mike Stanley at the middle school to take the Charleston High School coaching position, but Trevor Edwards took over, and they haven't missed a beat. Stephen Stanley and Travis Howell are also doing a fantastic job at the kids club level. Our K-5 group has a bunch of tough little guys. Gonna be fun to watch as they develop.
CCS: Your dad helped start the MYWC in the 1970s. What do you remember from that time?
Bonic: I remember his passion for the sport and, despite how hard he worked us, he'd also make it fun. Obviously, he was a big influence on me.
CCS: You are getting inducted into the IKWF Hall of Fame. How does that feel?
Bonic: It feels pretty cool. Quite an honor. Also means I'm old.
CCS: Your dad John Bonic is also in the Hall of Fame. Talk about that.
Bonic: Yes, he was inducted several years ago. Besides founding the MYWC, he helped a lot of clubs in Central Illinois get started back in the 70's when the IKWF was just getting going.
CCS: When you saw three Mattoon wrestlers place in state, what was going through your mind?
Bonic: It actually hit me Thursday night watching five Green Wave wrestlers in the quarterfinals. Awesome stuff, I'm up there watching every year, but it's a lot better when Mattoon has not just one or two but several guys competing. So proud of these guys.
CCS: Tell us the details of this weekend's IKWF regional in Mattoon.
Bonic: We're hosting the IKWF Regional this Sunday at MHS. There will be 18 teams and about 300 wrestlers from Central Illinois competing in five different age groups. Starting at 5-6 years of age up to 13-14. Kids in the 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 divisions can advance to a sectional meet next weekend in Champaign with a chance to qualify for the state finals in Rockford the following weekend.
CCS: The Bonic name is synonymous with wrestling. Talk about your wrestling family.
Bonic: Well, it's just a sport almost all Bonic boys have done with pretty good success not only on the mat but coaching as well. My nephew, Seth, was definitely the best, though. He won a couple IKWF state titles for NL Providence Little Celtics and a couple IHSA State medals. My dad coached, of course, and so did my brother Tony and my uncle Marty.
CCS: What are a couple of highlights from your time with the MYWC?
Bonic: Well, definitely my first IKWF state champion Pete Stanley in 1987 and then another when Mike French won it in 1989. Then taking fourth place as a team in 1993 is also up there. We didn't have a finalist but had six kids medal.
CCS: Building and maintaining a successful youth program, how tough is it?
Bonic: It takes a lot of work and commitment from a lot of people. Very proud we've been able to sustain the success through the years. I've taken a step back the last couple years, but, like I said, Stephen and Travis along with other coaches and board members put in a lot of time to keep it going.
CCS: Mike, congrats on all of your success, anything else you want to tell our readers?
Bonic: Thanks, love the sport and what it teaches young kids. To quote the great Dan Gable: "Once you've wrestled, everything in life is easy."
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Q: Selectively copy files from one folder directory to another I have a directory tree where names of folder matter a lot. Also i have a csv saying from folder1>folder2>folder3>foo.txt. folder1,folder2,folder3 and txt all in different column of csv. I need to keep the directory structure as is and copy the files that are given in the csv.
Approch i am trying is copied the directory tree and writing a python code to remove unwanted files. So there are lot of loops but I have over 415,000 rows in csv.
csv example:

pdf_no .   folder1. folder2 . folder3.
 1 .  . abc. pqr. xyz.

This is the format of csv and I have no issue with extracting column data with help of pandas dataframe in python. Originally it was a .dta file I converted to .csv with pandas. So 'folder1' > 'folder 2' > 'folder 3' > 'pdf_no'.The 'pdf_no.' column contains filenames which is a number that we want in the given folder maintaining file structure.
So it takes a lot of time and whenever I change a bit it again will take much time and I don't even know if it getting correct.

A: Sample csv
pdf_no,folder1,folder2,folder3
1,abc,def,ghi
2,xyz,pqr,
3,abc,def,ghi

Sample code
import csv
import os
import shutil

target_csv = 'selection.csv'
target_dir = 'selected_20190828/'
source_dir = 'original_directory/'

with open(target_csv) as f:
    rows = csv.reader(f)
    for line_no, row in enumerate(rows):
        if line_no == 0:  # Skip the first line because it's the title
            continue

        pdf_name = row[0] + '.pdf'
        dir_path = os.path.join(*row[1:])

        source = os.path.join(source_dir, dir_path, pdf_name)
        if not os.path.isfile(source):
            print('not exist: ', line_no, source)
            continue
        target = os.path.join(target_dir, dir_path)
        os.makedirs(target)
        shutil.copy2(source, target)

Explanation
You don't need pandas actually, all you need is

*

*csv.reader to read csv file into list

*os.makedirs to create folders (this method is similar to mkdir -p in bash)

*os.path.join

*shutil.copy2 to copy file to a new folder

*os.path.isfile to make sure the original file exists

I have tested the code above. It should be working.

A: You're needing the shutil.copytree method. Here is what you could do:

*

*Read your CSV

*Build the file path (with os.path.join())

*Use shutil.copytree to copy the file and its parent directories to the target

Maybe you will have to add a try...except block to avoid an OsError when the target file already exists, or delete the target file before copying the new one.

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HB 52 (85th R.S.)
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained.
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Committees: State Affairs
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Committees: Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
HB 103 (85th R.S.)
Caption: Relating to certain body cavity searches conducted by a peace officer.
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Committees: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Committees: Homeland Security & Public Safety | Criminal Justice
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the issuance of "Back the Blue" specialty license plates.
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Committees: Transportation | Transportation
Caption: Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Committees: Higher Education
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to providing for the carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties.
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
Author: Collier, Nicole
Caption: Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel.
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Committees: Ways & Means | Business & Commerce
Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of peace officer specialty license plates; eliminating a fee.
Author: Dale, Tony
Committees: Transportation
Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
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Caption: Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
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Caption: Relating to the adoption of a physical fitness test by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
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Caption: Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
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Caption: Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Author: Johnson, Eric
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises.
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Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Committees: Homeland Security & Public Safety | State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education.
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Committees: Homeland Security & Public Safety | Transportation
HB 1163 (85th R.S.)
Caption: Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Committees: Pensions
Caption: Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Caption: Relating to the transportation of a person believed to be a person with mental illness.
Author: Murr, Andrew
Committees: Public Health
Caption: Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality.
Author: Gooden, Lance
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license.
Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Caption: Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Committees: Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Justice
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist law enforcement personnel with workers' compensation claims.
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Committees: Business & Industry
Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
Author: Sanford, Scott
Caption: Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer.
Author: Krause, Matt
Caption: Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Caption: Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund.
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Caption: Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service.
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a municipal marshal reserve force.
Author: Neave, Victoria
Caption: Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
Author: Giddings, Helen
Committees: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Committees: Culture, Recreation & Tourism | Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
Caption: Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Caption: Relating to specialty license plates issued for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty and eliminating the fee for the issuance of those plates.
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Caption: Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers.
Author: Lang, Mike
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees.
Author: King, Phil
Caption: Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers.
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to operate a roadway clearance program; creating an offense.
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Gizmos That Are Worth Your Time / Windows software add-ons give you more power over your PC
Henry Norr
Nov. 26, 1998 Updated: Feb. 2, 2012 10:08 p.m.
I'll admit it: The dozens of "timesaving" and "productivity enhancing" utility programs I have running on my computers probably will never save me a tenth of the time I've spent acquiring, installing and testing them.
But that's just because I've succumbed to a disease that often attacks computer enthusiasts and self- styled "power users" -- I can't stop collecting little software gizmos. If you take a more disciplined and discriminating approach by only pursuing solutions to problems that actually waste measurable amounts of your time, you're likely to find some utilities a real boon.
Besides, they're generally inexpensive and they give you the satisfying sense that you can bend the machine to your will when so often things seem to work the other way around.
So this week, I'll present a few favorites from my personal collection of add-ons for Windows 95 and 98.
-- File-Ex 98. The sole purpose of Cottonwood Software's File-Ex 98 is to make Windows' File Open and File Save dialog boxes more convenient.
I'll grant that most people don't seem to regard these screens as a problem. But I see plenty of users spending 30, 40 or even 60 whole seconds clicking through directory after directory to get to the file or folder they want. All too often, they end up having to cancel out of the dialog and launch Windows Explorer to move, delete or rename some files before they can proceed.
File-Ex gets you out of these time-consuming traps by installing menus listing your "favorite" (i.e., frequently used) files and folders and those you've used most recently directly into the Open and Save dialogs -- you just pick the destination you want, and you're there in one hop.
If the item you need isn't in a menu, you can use File-Ex's Find button to search for it right from the dialog box. And if you suddenly need to do some housekeeping, the program offers additional buttons for such chores as copying, moving, renaming and deleting.
File-Ex, $29.95 shareware, is available from major shareware libraries or www.cottonwoodsw.com/.
-- QuicKeys and EZ Macros. If you find yourself typing the same phrases or repeating the same sequence of commands day after day, imagine having the computer do the work for you, quickly and flawlessly, whenever you press a particular combination of keys or pick the task from a menu.
That's what so-called macro utilities are all about. These programs let you define a series of steps -- from typing your name and address to executing a complex sequence of commands across multiple applications -- as one operation, either by writing out the steps involved or by having the computer record them as you perform them. Then you give the sequence a name and a custom keyboard trigger, and you can have it executed automatically any time, by hitting the right keys, clicking on a toolbar or selecting from a menu.
A concrete example: I get tired of having to type "www." before the domain name and ".com" afterward whenever I enter a URL into Internet Explorer's Open dialog, especially because I know the Mac version of the program doesn't require the extra typing. So I made myself a macro that with one keystroke opens the dialog, types "www..com," then puts the cursor between the periods, waiting for me to type the domain name I want.
I've recently been trying out two macro utilities, and both have worked well for me. One is CE Software's QuicKeys for Windows, the first PC version of a product that's been popular on the Mac for a decade. A free prerelease version currently is available at www.cesoft.com/; the final version, due out next month, will be $49.95.
QuicKeys' power is impressive -- it can automate just about anything you can do on your computer, including sequences that depend on the exact coordinates of the mouse cursor. But I don't have much need for all that power, and though the program is full of wizards that try to be helpful, I sometimes found myself lost among all the options.
If something less powerful but simpler will do, try American Systems' EZ Macros, a $29.95 shareware package available at www.americansys.com/ezmacros.htm and from the major online libraries.
-- HP Web PrintSmart. If you use a Hewlett-Packard printer (as do something like half of all U.S. computer users) and if you've ever found yourself stewing because it seems impossible to print out a Web page without having its contents broken up over six or eight mostly empty sheets, then hurry over to www.hp.com/peripherals2/webprintsmart/index.html and download a free copy of HP Web PrintSmart. It can automatically reformat Web material so that it will print optimally with no unnecessary page breaks. It also can combine several Web pages into one document, generate a table of contents, show you a preview of what it's doing before you print, and perform several other useful tricks -- as long as you're printing to an HP inkjet or laser printer.
-- System Commander Special Edition for Windows 98. As a software reviewer, I sometimes need to test products under several different PC operating systems. Unfortunately, Windows doesn't like to share a disk with any other OS, and it has ways of making its feelings known. So for years I've been using a utility called System Commander, from V Communications, to keep it quiet and let me choose the OS version I want when I start up my PC. The current Deluxe version supposedly lets you have more than 100 separate operating systems installed.
Fortunately, that's probably not something you need. But if you're still running Windows 3.1 or 95 and you're holding off on upgrading to Windows 98 because you're nervous about the transition, you might be interested in System Commander Special Edition for Windows 98, a stripped-down version that sells for $29.95 in the stores or $19.95 online, at www.v-com.com/sc98.html.
The program will let you install Windows 98 without destroying your previous setup -- and without forcing you to partition your hard drive. Thereafter, every time you boot up, you can choose between the two environments; System Commander automatically handles the housekeeping required.
A majority of users upgrading to Windows 98 apparently haven't had much trouble, but just enough have had problems to make the insurance System Commander provides worth the premium.


At the end of November Los Angeles Opera brought two productions to the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
At the end of November Los Angeles Opera brought two productions to the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Debuting first was a new production of Richard Wagner's Lohengrin, which received one of the most harshly sarcastic reviews from the Los Angeles Times within memory, the writer taking the easy opportunity to equate the premiere over Thanksgiving weekend with the term "turkey." The Rigoletto that premiered a few nights later earned itself much more a favorable response in the same paper. Seen later in their runs by this reviewer, the impressions were not necessarily reversed, but certainly it can be said that the Lohengrin had settled down into a mostly satisfying show with a few amazing strong points, while the Rigoletto, while enjoyable, provided a decent but not all that memorable night at the opera.
Placido Domingo's initial year as General Director of Los Angeles Opera began shortly after the terrible events of September 11, 2001, with a new production of Lohengrin. That production was scrapped this season for a new one directed by Lydia Steier, with scenery and costumes by Dirk Hofacker. In Steier's vision, the action took place in an era reminiscent of World War I, in the ruined shell of a building vaguely governmental or cathedral-like. On a turntable, the set revolved sometimes to place action just outside the over-sized doors to the ruin. Steir has a background in choreography, which was evident in the stylized movement of the Brabant populace — the men either shell-shocked or brutes in uniform, and the women nurses or easy prey for the sexual aggression of the soldiers. In the opening scene, shadow-lit behind a tent, a doctor amputates a leg and seemingly loses the patient — while a nurse brings out the severed appendage for disposal, another nurse inside the tent places a blanket over the body. After Friedrich of Telramund makes his accusation of fratricide against Elsa, it is from this tent that Lohengrin emerges — in soldier's uniform, with silver-plating from the knee down on one leg.
Clearly Steir is playing with the libretto's mixture of the miraculous within the context of a militaristic society. Those who complained that a swan never appeared, therefore, had to have ignored the flags of victory festooning the stage in act three — Lohengrin's prosthetic leg of metal emblazoned on some and a swan on the others. Ultimately, a viewer of any production can decide how deeply he or she wants to consider a director's vision — in this case, anyone ill-disposed to directorial insight would be expected to dismiss the staging as nonsense, while those more open to alternative visions can decide for themselves whether Steier's ideas came together or never quite melded into a coherent presentation (and probably an under-rehearsed opening night led to the unfortunate notices referenced above). At any rate, the production had some lovely moments, as snow fell over the ruin and the backscreen projections provided sweeping views of a devastated landscape beneath glowering but gorgeous skyscapes. In a nicely managed theatrical coup, Lohengrin disappears at the end back into the tent from which he emerged, and a moment later, the tent comes down to reveal Elsa's brother standing on the hospital bed.
Ben Heppner's career has been dogged in recent years by vocal struggles, and he started the evening with an unsupported, wobbly voice that disheartened anyone hoping for a "comeback" evening. He slowly recovered a fair amount of control, and though the voice never reached the beauty of his best years, he was doing quite well until a couple of small breaks in his closing moments diminished his success. The costumes did not flatter him, but otherwise he gave himself over to the concept and portrayed an otherworldly creature who quickly finds himself disenchanted with the more "normal" folk of Brabant.
Soile Isokoski's overdue debut with the Los Angeles Opera found the soprano in wonderful voice, her gentle Elsa also far from home among the Brabant crowd, and yet not confident enough to give herself over to the man who has come to rescue her. Isokoski's instrument is not the largest, but in all the big moments the voice was there — controlled yet autonomous, with an aching beauty in the middle. In the classic act two confrontations with Ortrud, Isokoski held her own against the powerhouse performance of the evening, from Dolora Zajick, in an amazing role debut. Zajick's aggressive top fits the role of Ortrud well, and she threw herself into the strong-willed character's scheming aggression. Zajick's tour de force did take away somewhat from James Johnston's Friedrich, a bit more pallid vocally that one would like, but strongly inhabiting the part of a man grasping frantically at the shreds of his dignity.
James Conlon and the LAO orchestra took a while to settle themselves, the prelude not having the ideal ethereal quality. But when the score let loose, the orchestra was there, and the horns in particular had a successful night. Rigoletto showed Conlon in total command a few nights later, with all the energy matched by a feel for the rare tender moments in Verdi's masterpiece.
The Mark Lamos production, borrowed from San Francisco, takes the stylistic conceit of appropriating the painter Giorgio de Chirico's city blocks of ominously muted pastels. The spare sets serve the story well enough, though it seemed odd that minutes-long pauses were required (one in the act on scene change and one after intermission, between the last two acts) when not all that much changed on stage. So in place of interpretation the opera-goer gets a nice looking production, with the important consideration that the sets allow the singers to step forward and project to the audience a great deal of the time.
In the title role George Gagnizde offered a sizable voice and a physique to match one's expectations. If he lacked that last trace of unique personality that makes for a great portrayal, he still had much to offer. The Chandler audience was as besotted as Rigoletto with his daughter, sung with beauty and taste by Sarah Coburn. In a house not always known to be friendly to lighter voices, Coburn demonstrated that her lyric instrument has an unexpected carrying power. Her Gilda fell for a reasonably good-looking Duke, sung by Gianluca Terranova, who did best with the more energetic numbers that open and close his role. His big act two aria needed more elegance. While not a huge voice, it is ample enough, and he may develop into a more interesting tenor. Andrea Silvestrelli is one of the great Sparafucile's, his lean physique as perfect for the character as is his menacing, cavernous bass. Kendall Gladen as his sister made the most of her brief time on stage. She has the type of charisma that can make a mezzo a star Carmen or Dalila.
It was a very full and happy house for the Rigoletto, and the mid-week Lohengrin had a substantial attendance as well, and one that mostly stayed until the 11pm conclusion. This year's shorter season will wrap up by April, after two more productions. In a few weeks, the announcement of the 2011-2012 season for the Los Angeles Opera will reveal just how well the company has come through some times bordering on, if not encroaching into, the desperate. But at least on the stage, as of this December — this is a strong and forward-looking company.


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Nurses at UC Davis Health
Nurse Stories
No crying in the command center
Carla reflects back on what it felt like to open the command center in response to the arrival of the first community transmitted COVID-19 patient and how ready yet terrified she felt for this moment.
I would say a lot of that felt like that. And reflecting back on the day that we had evidence of our first community transmission COVID-19 patient I think that UC Davis ... I came to UC Davis after the Ebola days. Right? I was doing infection prevention in hospital epidemiology in another community hospital healthcare system across town, and we all looked to UC Davis as that leader for infectious disease and leading the way. Right? You guys had put so much in place around Ebola, and we would all flock to hear Dr. Cohen talk about all the things that you all did, and all the Ebola things.
When we started getting word mid-January that we were going to likely be receiving some folks who were being evacuated out of mainland China, who were right in the heart of this outbreak, ground zero if you will, I was privileged to be here now at this time, and we dusted off our Ebola teams, our Ebola units, all the things that you guys had put into place so well during the Ebola days. So that was a great platform to be able to begin at, and so I'm so thankful for all the work that UC Davis did because I was a beneficiary of that already being in place.
So preparing for patients that were coming from a COVID-19 ground zero, if you will, as part of that initial evacuation was really a no-brainer for us. People rolled up their sleeves. The nurses were like, "We've got this. We've done this before. We know what to do," and it was really amazing to see the nurses jump in like that. It was like, "Okay. We got this. This is not a problem." Right? We were prepared, and I think UC Davis is always prepared. Whether they realize it or not UC Davis staff and nurses are always prepared, and so here comes our patient from Solano County.
Like I said, we were prepared for the patients that were known, and at the time I thought we weren't prepared for the unknown. But actually, now that I have the privilege of looking back over the course of these last several weeks and months, how things have developed, again, the nurses, the staff, the physicians here at UC Davis just head and shoulders above. That patient did not wind up at UC Davis out of happenstance. It happened for a reason, and that's because we were the place that was well able to care for that patient and able to navigate the unknown chartered waters that came with that patient unbeknownst to us. Right?
From the time that we came in on Sunday, February 23rd, and began to test that patient, the staff were calm. They were like, "Okay. What do we do? Let's move the patient. Let's get their specimens. Let's get them off to the CDC, and let's start preparing." The day that we got the word that the patient was positive, again, our ICU managers, everybody got around the nursing staff, supporting them, trying to figure out with the criteria, the CDC criteria, trying to make heads or tails out of the CDC criteria. I call it CDC speak. People in infection prevention will laugh, but it's basically you write off to them, and they just repeat back what you said in a little bit more scientific language, and you really never get an answer.
It's kind of, comes back to you a way of like, "What do you think is the best thing?" That day that we got the notice that this patient was positive I was AOD that week, and again, the command center thing fell in my lap. Also what fell in my lap was, the gravity with Dr. Cohen, I believe, of having to navigate through the CDC guidance. Right before you guys came in here I was getting ready. I was just going through that because we're writing a paper and doing some scientific stuff with that, and I was looking at that guidance. It is jargon. It's absolutely, "If this, and if that, do this."
So we were like, "Our patient doesn't fit any of that criteria, so how do we as a team figure out who's high-risk, who's low-risk, who's medium- risk. Who do we send home? Who do we keep?" You know, all of that. All of that. The gravity of that was horrifying, and the fact that I felt like the safety, the trust of our nurses, was squarely on my shoulders and Dr. Cohen's shoulders to make sure that we got it right, because the guidance was really not there. We were, again, navigating unchartered waters. The nice part of that is, I feel like we got it right. The CDC agreed with us when they came and visited us on the 28th, and on March the 4th they updated the guidance based on our recommendations.
So that guidance, and I have the pictures to prove it-
... so I thank Elizabeth Partridge for that because she was like, "I just need to see this in a simple way," and she went to the whiteboard with the CDC folks and she drew out our algorithm. They took photos. They sent it back to CDC, and lo and behold, on 3/4 guess what came out? Updated simplified guidance around source control/not source control.
I don't think a lot of times the nurses who are doing that work really realize what they're doing every day is actually blazing a path for others to follow. I have had people reach out all over the country wanting to hear what we've done here at UC Davis, and our nurses are really carrying that torch. I think we've done it extremely well, and we continue to do it extremely well, so I'm really grateful for the people that are around us every day. But yeah, it was horrifying those first days. I'm not even going to lie about that. It was horrifying.
The other thing that's really ... I was thinking about this because I'm going to write an article. The article's going to be called, "No Crying in the Command Center". Kristina Spurgeon looked at me the first day, and I was just ... Like I said, the magnitude and the horror of what if we get this wrong? What if we have this novel virus that's really horrible, and we don't find the right people, and we don't take them off work, and we don't give them the right PPE, and what if, what if, what if? Right? So by the end of the third day you're so fatigued, and you've been here for hours and hours, and I was just like, "What if we get this wrong? I don't think I can do it anymore."
I started to cry, and she looked at me and she's like, "Carla, rule number one, no crying in the command center, so you just stop that right now, and you just get back to work and figure it all out." I was like, "Okay." It was funny that this was a fitting day to have this reporting because we officially stood down the command center today, and again I wanted to tear up. These were tears of joy, and I remembered the rule, no crying in the command center again, but I wanted to. I was like tears of joy. I'm so happy. I feel like we're starting to move into some kind of normal operations again.
About Year of the Nurse
The World Health Organization, in honor of the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale, designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and was an opportunity to celebrate nurses and how they impact health care at all levels.
The Year of the Nurse blog is dedicated to the hard working nurses here at UC Davis Health. Listen to each podcast delving into the work life and accomplishments of each featured nurse.
Toby Marsh: Facilitating people's moments
Jonathan Moomey: It's always being there for others
Lori Madden: It takes curiosity
Rebecca Billing: It's a little bit of everything
Sarah Sokol: It's what I wanted to do
The views expressed on this blog are those of the author(s) and readers. This blog does not imply that UC Davis Health endorses the views expressed. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this website.
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This is the culmination of tons of hard work – the third and final part of our Special Ops Program. In this seminar we will take our manifestations to the next step, by really honing our skills and bringing ourselves truly into alignment.
If you've been a part of Special Ops, you definitely will want to be there. If you're new to Manifesting, you can join us too and take the next step on your journey as well. Space is extremely limited, so please reserve your spot in advance.


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Senior Energy Policy Manager
Home — Job — Senior Energy Policy Manager
About Revel
Revel's mission is to accelerate EV adoption by providing the infrastructure and services that make it easy to go electric. While other companies set goals for 2030, we're focused on change we can make today. We're also focused on cities, which have the biggest barriers to EV adoption but the most potential for change.
Revel's Operating Principles represent who we are, how we act, and what we believe. They define our culture.
Empathy. We seek to understand the experiences and perspectives of each other, our customers and the communities where we operate.
Ownership. We are excited by big challenges and care deeply about our work. We empower and rely on each other and hold ourselves to a high standard.
Humility. We take our work seriously but not ourselves. We're approachable, curious, and know we have a lot to learn.
Adaptability. We expect change and quickly adjust our approach to reflect new information. We know success requires seeing opportunity in obstacles and relentlessly improving.
Simplicity. We clarify and prioritize what can be done now. We strive to keep things no more complicated than absolutely required.
We are looking for someone to join our Corporate Affairs Team as Senior Energy Policy Manager. This role will be critical in advancing Revel's Government Affairs & Policy efforts by executing the company's policy agenda and building public sector and stakeholder support for the expansion of Revel's product lines.
A successful candidate will have experience working with regulators at the local, state, and federal levels to advance policy goals in the areas of energy, infrastructure and transportation. They will also have a track record of securing government contracts and funding opportunities. A background in electric vehicles/electric vehicle charging infrastructure strongly preferred.
You have 10+ years of professional work experience in public policy analysis, advocacy, legislative affairs, government, nonprofits with a focus on energy
You have won RFPs and competitive grants at the federal and/or state level
Experience working with state utility boards and/or electric industry related experience (utility, trade org, ISO, agency, etc.) strong plus
You are a strong project manager, who is able to develop and execute policy campaigns and quickly determine the relevant stakeholders needed to get the job done.
You have experience working closely and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders in an ever-changing, rapid growth environment with tight deadlines
You are comfortable working in an unstructured environment and thrive in roles where you are empowered to take on, and be accountable for work that has a significant impact on company growth
You are an execution-oriented self-starter and critical thinker who is able to adapt quickly to changing political environments
You will be a great advocate for Revel's priorities who is able to clearly and effectively articulate Revel's approach and results.
You take your work seriously but not yourself
Work with relevant departments to develop and represent policy positions to stakeholders on a diverse array of policy issues: ranging from tech, energy, and transportation policy; workforce; transportation networks and EV charging companies
Proactively develop action plans and legislative solutions for issues that arise
Establish and lead processes to identify and win RFPs and other contracts, competitive grants, project managing across various internal teams
Track and advocate for Revel before state utility boards and associated regulators
Support Revel thought leadership initiatives, partnerships, and campaigns at the federal, state and local levels, including with associations, think tanks, policy organizations, and NGOs focused on issues of relevance to Revel and our community. Identify strategic targets and form relationships with government officials, organizational staff, and allies to advance policy goals
Partner closely with Revel's comms team to ensure a tailored communications strategy on policy and regulatory work.
Track public policy issues at the federal, state and local levels that could impact Revel and our community, keeping relevant internal partners informed and involved as needed.
Base compensation range $120k-$160k per year, based on experience level. Our benefits package includes:
Free Moped rides and discounted Rideshare rides
Unlimited Vacation/PTO
Hybrid position based in New York City or San Francisco.
Revel is an equal opportunity employer. All facets of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or release, will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files. This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.


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Q: Perform commands on terminal programmatically I am looking to open on the terminal pages such as the security description for a given ticker programmatically. I am aware that this is possible using the Dynamic Data Exchange and executing for instance <blp-1><home>MSFT US<EQUITY><GO>DES<GO>, however I would like to avoid using DDE if possible.
Ideally I would be looking to communicate with the terminal using the blpapi as I understand that this is the supported approach, is anyone aware of how to do this?

A: DDE is no longer supported for sending command to terminal, it is replaced by TerminalConnect, a special Api to integrate your application with the terminal, including:
 1. Sending commands from your application.
 2. Update security hotspot on the LP Component groups.
 3. Receive notifications of hotspot changes.
 4. Embedding certain LP Components into your app (like CHART)
 5. And lately, populating the LP Worksheets with securities (formerly known   as LP Monitors).
The Api is available in .NET and Java.
You can download the SDK from the terminal: type SDK then select SDK then Terminal Api.


I have wanted to do hair since I was a child. Hair is my passion. I started my hair career in New York over a decade ago and I am now dually licensed in both states, although I have planted permanent roots in Florida.
After working in some local shops I knew I had something different to offer this area. I knew the kind of environment that myself and my clients would look forward to coming to.
For over 18 years, and following in her Mum's footsteps, Holly has been active in the beauty industry and keenly aware of the latest trends.
She places special interest on the importance of listening to her clients, understanding their needs and respecting the integrity of their hair.
Some of her favorite services include highlights, rich dimensional color and haircuts.
She continually seeks to further her education in an effort to best serve her customers.


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Title: The Last Will and Testament of Ernie Politics
ASIN: B007XK66IA
About the Author Brad Grusnick, a native of Wausau, Wisconsin, graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre. He studied Improv and Comedy Writing with The Second City Conservatory in Chicago and went on to write for several sketch comedy shows in both Chicago and Los Angeles. He helped create the stage show and podcast, Mohansen High School, with his improv group, The Fling, and currently writes for the Los Angeles sketch comedy group, Dry Hump Comedy. The idea for "The Last Will and Testament of Ernie Politics" was born out of his love of the detectives in the novels of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Mickey Spillane. What if a modern detective didn't have direct access to modern technology? The only way that could be possible is if that detective lived outside the system. Enter Raymond Cobb, the Sam Spade of vagrants. Like the Continental Op or Mike Hammer, Ray has to rely on his wit and connections to get the answers he needs, he doesn't have access to CSI. "The Last Will and Testament of Ernie Politics" is an homage to the LA of pulp novels and noir movies, a sunny city with lots of dark shadows.


State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joined the Morning Show to talk about this week's snow event, and how far we are from our average snowfall this year. He explains how freezing rain forms, and we talk about fallout from last week's polar vortex.
Originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 5th on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.


What is reflexology and what can it do for me?
Many people have heard of reflexology, and some may have tried the treatment – however I occasionally get asked the questions – what exactly is it and how does it work? I've finally had the chance to put my answers into writing so I hope this post can help a few people out.
Massaging the feet like so many other therapies is an ancient treatment dating back 2500 years. Egyptian hieroglyphics depict hand and foot treatments and traditional Chinese medicine has always used specific pressure points (including those on the feet) through the practice of different therapies such as acupuncture.
Reflexology was brought to the UK by Doreen Bailey in the 1960s. Doreen brought us the Ingham method but there are now many schools of reflexology training. It has become one of the most well known holistic treatments with significant positive anecdotal evidence to support claimed benefits. An increase in scientific studies into the efficacy of reflexology has meant a slight increase in endorsement by the medical profession in some areas – but there is still a long way to go.
Many people seek reflexology treatment for conditions such as IBS, joint pain, premenstrual syndrome, stress, depression, anxiety, headaches and infertility.
The NHS employ complementary therapists who use reflexology in palliative care where they can help treat pain related to cancer, and help patients to cope better with side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Reflexology is widely acknowledged as a treatment which is excellent for relaxation.
A qualified reflexologist will go through a consultation with their client before they begin a treatment. The consultation will concentrate on the client's medical history, their lifestyle and wellbeing and any contraindications to receiving the treatment. The treatment will only be carried out if the reflexologist is satisfied that it can be performed safely.
The reflexologist will spend around an hour working on specific reflexes on the feet that represent different areas of the body. For some this can feel like a very intricate foot massage and can include both light and deeper pressure. Many people will relax during their treatment – sometimes even enough to doze off! This is a fantastic compliment to the reflexologist as it shows that the client has totally relaxed.
Reflexology should never be used as a diagnostic tool but it can give an inkling into areas of the body that are out of balance. During the treatment the reflexologist may find areas on the feet that indicate a blockage of energy in the corresponding area of the body. More time may be spent on these reflexes to help release the blockage (and therefore any stress or tension it has been causing the client) and stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. Many people describe how relaxed or energised they feel during or after a treatment. However it is also possible to feel emotional, tired and/or light-headed as the body starts to naturally rebalance itself.
For these reasons it is extremely important to keep hydrated after a treatment and to put your feet up! I always recommend focusing on some peaceful time after a treatment to encourage the body and mind to adjust.
Why I think it's amazing…..
For me reflexology is the treatment that made me want to practice complementary therapy. After three months in an extremely stressful job situation I was bought a treatment as a present – to help me relax. The pure ability of reflexology to decrease my stress levels won me over. Little did I realise that this treatment would have such a profound and positive impact on my life!
But that's just me – and reflexology will have a different effect on everyone. What it is guaranteed to give you is the time and space to switch off and let your cares drift away. For this reason alone it truly is a treatment that nourishes mind, body and soul.


Liberal racism is still a thing.
mid-13c., "one of the twelve divisions of the ancient Hebrews," from Old French tribu or directly from Latin tribus "one of the three political/ethnic divisions of the original Roman state" (Tites, Ramnes, and Luceres, corresponding, perhaps, to the Latins, Sabines, and Etruscans), later, one of the 30 political divisions instituted by Servius Tullius (increased to 35 in 241 B.C.E.), of unknown origin. Perhaps from tri- "three" + *bheue-, root of the verb be. Others connect the word with the PIE root *treb– "a dwelling" (see tavern).
In the Biblical sense, which was the original one in English, the Latin word translates Greek phyle "race or tribe of men, body of men united by ties of blood and descent, a clan" (see phylo-). Extension to modern ethnic groups or races of people is from 1590s, specifically "a division of a barbarous race of people, usually distinguishable in some way from their congeners, united into a community under a recognized head or chief" [Century Dictionary], but colloquially of any aggregate of individuals of a kind.
They try so hard, and yet..
And, just to point out how bad things actually are, Matthews is neither alone nor original in his worry over the offensiveness of "tribe" and any derivatives of that world. A quick internet search brought up a lot similar things going back 10 years or so.
Words. I'm triggered by words. All of them. So quit using them.


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Cardiff Council
Cardiff Bay could be getting an overhaul with a new layout for Mermaid Quay
The owners want to change the layout and redecorate the area
Ruth MosalskiPolitical Editor
How the new Mermaid Quay in Cardiff could look if given planning permission
A new look for Cardiff Bay's shopping and dining area has been unveiled.
The landlords of Mermaid Quay – which is home to shops, bars and restaurants – want to redecorate and change the layout of the dockside area.
They have applied to Cardiff council for planning permission for some of the works while others, which do not need permission, will begin later this month.
New paving, lighting, signs, seating and plants will be introduced as well as extensive redecoration and changes to the wall finishes.
Those behind the plans say it will create a "contemporary dockside feel".
The centre is 20 years old next year.
A massive 3-day German beer festival is taking over Cardiff Bay
The works will stretch to Bute Street, Stuart Street, Bute Crescent, and Tacoma Square as well as the outside of the Mermaid Quay buildings.
To make room for the improvements to the area known as Tacoma Square, Coffee Mania was demolished earlier this year.
Coffee Mania being demolished earlier this year (Image: Joe Flay)
It is hoped that repaving and changing that area will give a new location for events and entertainment as well as an area for people to sit and enjoy the waterfront.
The plans show planters being installed, new bins, benches and "pebble seating".
Cote considering closing some of its restaurants
New lights will be put on the bridge crossing Bute Street and to the clock tower and there will be new signs for existing tenants.
Plans also show changes to the brickwork and extensive painting.
Centre manager Justin Patel said: "This is a very exciting time for Mermaid Quay. The centre has always been the 'jewel in the crown' in the Bay but if we are to continue to be attractive to our customers, it's important that we continue to invest in the centre.
"The planned transformation will refresh the customer experience and maximise our stunning location.