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Select other 76ers Bradley, Tony Curry, Seth Embiid, Joel Ferguson, Terrance Green, Danny Harris, Tobias Howard, Dwight Joe, Isaiah Korkmaz, Furkan Mathias, Dakota Maxey, Tyrese Milton, Shake Poirier, Vincent Reed, Paul Scott, Mike Simmons, Ben Thybulle, Matisse 76ers Roster
Team: Philadelphia Height: 6-8 Born: 7/15/1992
Position: F Weight: 235 Birthplace: Islip, New York
College: Tennessee Draft: 1st Round 19th pick by Bobcats (2011)
Jan. 16 6:34 PM PT7:34 PM MT8:34 PM CT9:34 PM ET2:34 GMT10:34 7:34 PM MST8:34 PM CST9:34 PM EST6:34 UAE (+1)03:3421:34 ET8:34 PM CT0:34 - Tobias Harris scored 21 points Saturday on 7-of-17 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104. Harris pulled down three rebounds and dished out two assists, accumulating a plus-minus of -1 in his 32:30 of playing time. He added two blocks and one steal.
Jan. 14 5:36 PM PT6:36 PM MT7:36 PM CT8:36 PM ET1:36 GMT9:36 6:36 PM MST7:36 PM CST8:36 PM EST5:36 UAE (+1)02:3620:36 ET7:36 PM CT23:36 - Tobias Harris scored 18 points Thursday, going 7 of 13 from the field, as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Miami Heat 125-108. Harris pulled down four rebounds and had two assists, tallying a plus-minus of +4 in his 29:48 of playing time. He tacked on one steal. Harris went 2 of 4 from behind the arc.
Jan. 8 4:40 PM PT5:40 PM MT6:40 PM CT7:40 PM ET0:40 GMT8:40 5:40 PM MST6:40 PM CST7:40 PM EST4:40 UAE (+1)01:4019:40 ET6:40 PM CT22:40 - Harris (health and safety protocols) is available for Thursday's game against Miami.
Analysis: Harris, who missed three games, has been cleared after quarantining for the past week. He's averaging 19 points and 7.9 rebounds per game this season.
Jan. 6 5:54 PM PT6:54 PM MT7:54 PM CT8:54 PM ET1:54 GMT9:54 6:54 PM MST7:54 PM CST8:54 PM EST5:54 UAE (+1)02:5420:54 ET7:54 PM CT23:54 - Tobias Harris scored 19 points Wednesday, going 8 of 16 from the field, as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards 141-136. Harris pulled down seven rebounds and dished out three assists, accumulating a plus-minus of +7 in his 40:38 on the floor. Harris went 3 of 7 from behind the arc.
Jan. 4 6:19 PM PT7:19 PM MT8:19 PM CT9:19 PM ET2:19 GMT10:19 7:19 PM MST8:19 PM CST9:19 PM EST6:19 UAE (+1)03:1921:19 ET8:19 PM CT0:19 - Tobias Harris scored 22 points Monday on 10-of-16 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Charlotte Hornets 118-101. Harris grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists, tallying a plus-minus of +24 in his 29:37 of playing time. Harris went 2 of 5 from 3-point range.
Dec. 31 4:50 PM PT5:50 PM MT6:50 PM CT7:50 PM ET0:50 GMT8:50 5:50 PM MST6:50 PM CST7:50 PM EST4:50 UAE (+1)01:5019:50 ET6:50 PM CT22:50 - Tobias Harris scored 20 points Thursday, going 8 of 15 from the field, as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Orlando Magic 116-92. Harris pulled down nine rebounds and dished out three assists, tallying a plus-minus of +30 in his 26:34 of playing time. He added one block. Harris went 3 of 4 from behind the arc.
Dec. 26 6:16 PM PT7:16 PM MT8:16 PM CT9:16 PM ET2:16 GMT10:16 7:16 PM MST8:16 PM CST9:16 PM EST6:16 UAE (+1)03:1621:16 ET8:16 PM CT0:16 - Tobias Harris scored 17 points Saturday, going 7 of 14 from the field, as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the New York Knicks 109-89. Harris grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists, accumulating a plus-minus of +32 in his 30:10 of playing time. He added two blocks. Harris went 2 of 5 from 3-point range.
Dec. 18 4:45 PM PT5:45 PM MT6:45 PM CT7:45 PM ET0:45 GMT8:45 5:45 PM MST6:45 PM CST7:45 PM EST4:45 UAE (+1)01:4519:45 ET6:45 PM CT22:45 - Tobias Harris scored six points Friday on 3-of-7 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 113-107. Harris grabbed five rebounds and had three assists, tallying a plus-minus of -15 in his 24:26 of playing time.
Dec. 15 6:16 PM PT7:16 PM MT8:16 PM CT9:16 PM ET2:16 GMT10:16 7:16 PM MST8:16 PM CST9:16 PM EST6:16 UAE (+1)03:1621:16 ET8:16 PM CT0:16 - Tobias Harris scored 16 points Tuesday on 7-of-11 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Boston Celtics 108-99. Harris pulled down nine rebounds and dished out three assists, tallying a plus-minus of +16 in his 25:42 on the floor. He added one block and one steal. Harris went 1 of 3 from 3-point range.
Year Team G MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FG% 3P% FT%
11-12 Mil 42 11.4 5.0 2.4 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.7 .467 .261 .815
12-13 Orl 27 36.1 17.3 8.5 2.1 0.9 1.4 1.8 .453 .310 .721
12-13 Total 55 23.6 11.0 5.2 1.3 0.6 0.8 1.2 .455 .315 .752
15-16 Det 27 33.4 16.6 6.2 2.6 0.7 0.4 1.1 .477 .375 .911
17-18 LAC 32 34.5 19.3 6.0 3.1 1.2 0.6 1.7 .473 .414 .800
18-19 Phi 27 35.0 18.2 7.9 2.9 0.4 0.5 1.6 .469 .326 .841
Career 629 30.9 16.0 6.1 2.0 0.7 0.5 1.4 .471 .366 .821
Year Team G Min FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OR TR A Stl Blk TO Pts
11-12 Mil 42 479 79 169 6 23 44 54 30 101 22 13 7 31 208
12-13 Mil 28 325 53 115 7 21 23 26 17 57 13 8 7 18 136
12-13 Orl 27 974 180 397 27 87 80 111 56 230 56 24 37 48 467
12-13 Total 55 1299 233 512 34 108 103 137 73 287 69 32 44 66 603
13-14 Orl 61 1850 332 716 32 126 197 244 88 424 82 41 24 78 893
14-15 Orl 68 2369 442 949 87 239 193 245 73 430 124 69 36 115 1164
15-16 Det 27 903 166 348 33 88 82 90 25 168 70 18 12 30 447
15-16 Total 76 2513 417 889 80 239 202 243 96 510 169 65 40 108 1116
16-17 Det 82 2566 511 1063 109 314 190 226 63 416 142 60 39 96 1321
17-18 Det 48 1564 320 709 113 276 115 136 36 244 94 34 15 51 868
17-18 LAC 32 1105 242 512 70 169 64 80 22 193 98 37 20 54 618
17-18 Total 80 2669 562 1221 183 445 179 216 58 437 192 71 35 105 1486
18-19 LAC 55 1904 424 855 112 258 192 219 37 432 150 40 24 109 1152
18-19 Phi 27 944 187 399 44 135 74 88 32 213 79 11 13 42 492
19-20 Phi 72 2469 553 1173 131 357 174 216 69 495 227 53 40 104 1411
20-21 Phi 11 358 82 164 23 53 23 26 15 78 32 12 11 25 210
Career 629 19420 3822 8110 841 2297 1571 1914 634 3823 1288 467 313 879 10056
Postseason Stats
15-16 Det 4 39.0 14.5 9.5 3.0 0.8 0.8 1.5 .457 .333 .923
19-20 Phi 4 37.3 15.8 9.5 4.0 0.5 0.3 1.3 .383 .133 .789
Career 20 37.4 15.4 9.3 3.8 0.9 0.5 1.6 .421 .311 .845
15-16 Det 4 156 21 46 4 12 12 13 6 38 12 3 3 6 58
18-19 Phi 12 443 71 167 22 63 22 26 12 110 48 13 6 20 186
19-20 Phi 4 149 23 60 2 15 15 19 14 38 16 2 1 5 63
Career 20 748 115 273 28 90 49 58 32 186 76 18 10 31 307
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MPG Minutes Per Game
RPG Rebounds Per Game
APG Assists per game
SPG Steals Per Game
BPG Blocks Per Game
TOPG Turnovers Per Game
FG% Field Goal Percentage
3P% 3-point field goal percentage
FT% Free Throw Percentage
Min Minutes Played
FGM Field Goals Made
FGA Field Goals Attempted
3PM 3-pointers made
3PA 3-pointers attempted
FTM Free Throws Made
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Many boat owners like to keep their watercraft in pristine condition, but they don't necessarily want to spend time cleaning and detailing their boats. They'd rather be out on the water, enjoying their boat, than at the dock making sure it looks nice. Boat cleaning businesses provide cleaning and detailing services for boats, so that boat owners don't have to wash their boats themselves. In order to attract as many customers as possible, most businesses clean all types of watercraft.
Anyone who enjoys being outside and working with their hands may like running a boat cleaning service business. Cleaning boats is manual work, and it's often done at docks where there's little protection from the elements.
This is a business that can be started while working another job full-time. Business owners can begin by cleaning boats in evenings and on weekends, when they aren't working elsewhere. Once their business grows to support a full-time salary, they can then transition from their current job to cleaning boats full-time.
What happens during a typical day at a boat cleaning service?
When not cleaning boats, business owners order supplies, schedule cleanings, bill customers and market their business.
A boat cleaning service business' ideal customer is someone who owns a large boat that they're particular about. Such a boat owner will likely be willing to pay well to have their boat cleaned, and they'll probably be able to afford a cleaning service if they can afford a large boat. Additionally, they will be more likely to hire a cleaning service than clean their boat themselves, because cleaning a large boat takes longer than cleaning a smaller watercraft.
How does a boat cleaning service make money?
A boat cleaning service business makes money by charging for boat cleaning and detailing services. While business owners may consider their desired hourly rate when setting prices, most businesses don't bill by the hour. Instead, they offer cleaning packages for set fees.
For example, Yolo Yacht Services offers two basic packages and also charges extra for additional services. Similarly, Miami Boat Cleaning provides quotes based on the size of a boat and the type of cleaning services requested.
What is the growth potential for a boat cleaning service?
Boat cleaning service businesses may have a single location that serves just one area, or they may grow to have multiple locations across the country. Boat Bathers in Chicago is an example of a business that serves one area. Pro Boat Clean, on the other hand, has franchise locations in the United States and Canada.
What are some skills and experiences that will help you build a successful boat cleaning service?
Business owners may also want to purchase a reference book that they can refer to after their training is completed. Boat Cleaning and Detailing, and Boat Detailing Guide are two titles that cover cleaning boats.
Finally, business owners should also familiarize themselves with the business aspects of running a boat cleaning business. Start Your Own Boat Detailing Business and How to Start a Boat Cleaning Business are two books that cover business-related topics (as opposed to cleaning techniques).
Aspiring business owners who want to save money on training may want to spend a season working for a boat cleaning business. During this time, you can learn how to clean and detail boats, and you also may pick up some inside secrets on running a boat cleaning business.
What are the costs involved in opening a boat cleaning service?
Business owners will need a workboat so they can access the hulls of boats that are in the water.
A vehicle and trailer will also be needed to transport the workboat and supplies to different sites. Businesses often service boats at different marinas, and driving between marinas is often more fuel-efficient and takes less time than going between them by boat.
Business owners who want to keep their startup expenses as low as possible can begin by using their own vehicle and purchasing an old, used workboat. A workboat doesn't need to be fancy or even very seaworthy, since it's generally kept in or around marinas. Any old, small boat will be fine as long as it's stable, doesn't leak and has a small motor.
Franchises are available for business owners who would prefer to purchase a franchise. They tend to be much more expensive than simply purchasing cleaning supplies and an old boat is, though. For instance, Super Clean Yacht Service Franchising Inc. charges between $12,700 and $50,800 for new franchises.
What are the steps to start a boat cleaning service?
Form a legal entity. Establishing a legal business entity prevents you from being personally liable if your boat cleaning service is sued.
Open a business bank account. A dedicated checking account for your boat cleaning service keeps your finances organized and makes your business appear more professional to your customers.
What are some insider tips for jump starting a boat cleaning service?
When starting a boat cleaning service business, it's important to carefully select the right cleaning supplies. They should be effective, so boats can be cleaned as quickly as possible. They also, however, need to be environmentally friendly because they'll inevitably end up in the water. All supplies that are used on the exterior of boats should be biodegradable, at the very least.
Yacht clubs and marinas are some of the most effective places to advertise a boat cleaning service business. Simply putting up flyers will frequently result in a few customers, who can provide referrals to other boaters they know.
A boat cleaning service business can set itself apart from similar businesses in the area by offering quality service at an affordable price. Underbidding other businesses will frequently attract customers, as many boaters are careful about how much they spend on their boats. As long as the service provided is professional, customers will likely call to schedule more cleanings in the future.
A boat cleaning business can be run as a one-person operation, or it may employ a small team. Most business owners start out cleaning boats themselves and hire employees as their business grows.
Certain state permits and licenses may be needed to operate a boat cleaning service. Learn more about licensing requirements in your state by visiting SBA's reference to state licenses and permits.
In businesses where services are provided on an extended basis, a services contract is often put in place outlining terms and conditions of service. You may wish to require clients to sign a services agreement before starting a new project. This agreement clarifies client expectations and minimizes risk of legal disputes by setting out payment terms and conditions, and service level expectations. Here is an example of one such services agreement.
Recommended: Rocket Lawyer makes it easy to create a professional service agreement for your boat cleaning business when you sign up for their premium membership. For $39.95 per month, members receive access to hundreds of legal agreements and on call attorneys to get complimentary legal advice.
A boat cleaning service can be run out of a storefront or small office. Businesses operating out of a physical location typically require a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). A CO confirms that all building codes, zoning laws and government regulations have been met.
Before leasing, confirm that your landlord has or can obtain a valid CO that is applicable to a boat cleaning service.
Review all building codes and zoning requirements for you business' location to ensure your boat cleaning service will be in compliance and able to obtain a CO.
Boat cleaning rates vary depending on the size of a boat, the boat's state and the services requested. Most businesses charge between $8 and $40 per foot. For instance, a 30-foot boat might cost between $240 and $1,200 to clean, depending on what was involved in the cleaning.
What are the ongoing expenses for a boat cleaning service?
The ongoing expenses for a boat cleaning service business include fuel for a vehicle and workboat, and the cost of replacing used cleaning supplies. In most cases, these expenses are minimal.
How much profit can a boat cleaning service make?
A boat cleaning service business can earn several thousand dollars in a week during the peak season. Cleanings that cost a few hundred dollars typically take just part of a day, so it's easy to clean many boats in a week. Cleanings that cost a few thousand dollars can usually also be done within a week at most.
In the Northern United States, this is a highly seasonal business. People only use their boats for a few months out of the year in colder climates.
A boat detailing business can increase revenue by branching into auto detailing work. Auto detailing is similar to boat detailing, and boat cleaning businesses usually already have all the equipment that's required. Auto detailing can also help a business survive the slower times of year when people aren't boating.


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Q: matplotlib fill_between raises errors of "ufunc 'isfinite' not supported for the input types..."? I want to fill the gap between two lines in a plot using matplotlib, but it always shows an error message like below. I have checked there is a similar question posted in the forum, but their solutions do not solve this problem.
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import openpyxl, os
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

#read and convert data from an excel file to two dimensional numpy.array
df = pd.read_excel("Water.xlsx").values

#x axis is year, from 1900 to 2017
year = np.arange(1900,2018,1)

#read data from df and convert them to one-dimensional numpy.array
W_low = df[:,[29]].ravel()
W_high = df[:,[30]].ravel()

#plot the two lines and fill in the gap
fig, ax1 = plt.subplots(1, 1, sharex=True)
#no errors are raised until this line
ax1.fill_between (year, W_low, W_high)

Error message
  File "C:\Users\Christina\.spyder-py3\temp.py", line 24, in <module>
    ax1.fill_between (year, W_low, W_high)

  File "C:\Users\Christina\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\matplotlib\__init__.py", line 1599, in inner
    return func(ax, *map(sanitize_sequence, args), **kwargs)

  File "C:\Users\Christina\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\matplotlib\axes\_axes.py", line 5233, in fill_between
    y1 = ma.masked_invalid(self.convert_yunits(y1))

  File "C:\Users\Christina\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\numpy\ma\core.py", line 2377, in masked_invalid
    condition = ~(np.isfinite(a))

TypeError: ufunc 'isfinite' not supported for the input types, and the inputs could not be safely coerced to any supported types according to the casting rule ''safe''

A: I have solved the problem myself. It seems that the dataset I used previously was not clean enough. I copy-pasted the whole dataset to a new excel sheet, and run the same script then it works perfectly.
Hope my solution will help others who have encountered the same problem.

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/pandemic-accelerates-retirements-threatening-economic-growth-11616940000
The Outlook
Pandemic Accelerates Retirements, Threatening Economic Growth
Nearly 1.5 million over-55-year-olds exited the job market as recession, virus weighed on opportunities
Public-health officials have warned that the risk of severe illness from Covid-19 increases with age.Photo: Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot/Associated Press
By Amara Omeokwe
March 28, 2021 10:00 am ET
The proportion of older workers participating in the labor force is hovering at its worst level since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, raising the prospect that many of these Americans may have permanently left the workforce, potentially impairing future economic growth.
The labor force participation rate—the proportion of the population working or seeking work—for Americans age 55 and older has fallen from 40.3% in February of 2020 to 38.3% this February—representing a loss of 1.45 million people from the labor force.

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Татьяна Борисовна Веркина (18 сентября 1946, Харьков — 4 июля 2022, Нюрнберг) — советская и украинская пианистка, певица, педагог и общественный деятель. Народная артистка Украины (2004). Ректор Харьковского университета искусств (2003—2020), профессор.

Биография
Родилась в семье физика (впоследствии — академика) Бориса Иеремиевича Веркина и педагога Лидии Ивановны Коваленко, которая преподавала химию в харьковской средней школе № 53.

В 1964 году окончила Харьковскую среднюю специальную музыкальную школу-интернат по классу Ноэми Юльевны Гольдингер.

В 1969 году окончила Харьковский институт искусств им. И. П. Котляревского по классу В. Д. Захарченко.

В 1976 году окончила ассистентуру-стажировку в Московской консерватории под руководством Е. В. Малинина.

С 1969 года преподавала в Харьковском институте (университете) искусств им. И. П. Котляревского (с 1988 — доцент, с 1997 — профессор, в 2003—2020 — ректор)

С 1991 года — инициатор и художественный руководитель Международного музыкального фестиваля (с 1992 проводится под названием «Харьковские ассамблеи»).

С 1994 года — член Ротари-клуба Харькова (в 1996—1997 — президент).

Член Всеукраинского национального музыкального союза (1995). Соучредитель Фонда поддержки молодых дарований (1994), Шубертовского общества в Харькове (1996).

Кандидат искусствоведения (2008, диссертация на тему «Актуальное интонирование как исполнительская проблема»).

С 2011 года — председатель Совета ректоров вузов культуры и искусств Украины.

Скончалась 4 июля 2022 года.

Музыкально-исполнительская деятельность

Награды
 Заслуженный деятель искусств Украины (1994);
 Лауреат муниципальной премии имени И. И. Слатина (2001);
 Почётный знак «Слобожанская слава» (2001);
 Народная артистка Украины (2004);
 Орден «За заслуги» III степени (2011);
 Почётный гражданин Харькова (2012);
 Серебряная медаль Национальной академии искусств Украины (2013);
 Орден «За заслуги» II степени (2017).
 Медаль «За заслуги в культуре Gloria Artis» (Польша) (2020)

Примечания

Литература
 Українська музична енциклопедія. — Т. 1. — Київ: ІМФЕ ім. М. Т. Рильського НАН України, 2006.
 Енциклопедія сучасної України. — Т. 4. — Київ, 2005. — С. 357.
 Ганзбург Г. И. Музыкант — ректор университета // История музыкального образования: новые исследования: материалы всероссийского (с международным участием) семинара четвёртой сессии Научного совета по проблемам истории музыкального образования / ред.-сост. В. И. Адищев; Науч. совет по проблемам истории муз. образования; Курск. гос. ун-т; Перм. гос. гуманит.-пед. ун-т. Курск-Пермь, 2014. — С. 152—158. ISBN 978-5-85218-705-5.
 Тетяна Вєркіна: мистецтвом змінювати світ : зб. наук.-метод. матеріалів / Харк. нац. ун‑т мистецтв ім. І. П. Котляревського; заг. ред. та упоряд. Л. І. Шубіна. — Харків : Фактор, 2016. — 432 с. ISBN 978-966-180-701-2.

Ссылки
 Фотопортрет Т. Б. Веркиной работы Ю. Щербинина.
 Т. Б. Веркина в газете Dominanta. — 2012. — № 1.
 Интервью 2013 года // «Время»
 Интервью 2013 года // «Вечерний Харьков».
 Интервью 2014 года // «Утро».
 Анничев А. Тропой добра, любви и справедливости.
 Т. Б. Веркина в газете Dominanta. — 2016. — № 1.
 Ганзбург Г. Памяти Татьяны Веркиной

Выпускники Харьковского института искусств
Воспитанники ХССМШи
Академические музыканты СССР
Академические музыканты Украины
Кандидаты искусствоведения
Преподаватели Харьковского национального университета искусств имени И. П. Котляревского
Ректоры вузов Харькова
Почётные граждане Харькова

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Promenade Towers
5225 POOKS HILL RD #1720S, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Walter JohnsonHigh School
Address: 5225 POOKS HILL RD #1720S
City: Bethesda
Neighborhood: Promenade Towers
At Last! The view you have been hoping would come up for sale is here! Rarely available at Promenade Towers, 1720-S. Private View of Balcony looking over Tennis Courts. Fully Renovated - Finished Plastered ceiling, Granite Counter tops, Tile Kitchen Floor, Hardwood Floor throughout. Updated bathroom, Plenty of Storage Cabinets inside Each Closet. Additional Storage Available by Management for Rent. Coop Fee Includes all utilities (electricity, gas, water) and basic cable. Includes one reserved indoor garage parking space and unlimited outdoor parking as well. Free access to the gym, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts. Includes a party room, meeting rooms, guest quarters for rent. Valet services, a restaurant, dry cleaner, convenience store, hair salon and medical offices are present within the building. 24 hr building services are provided in this gated community. The #30 bus leaves from the lobby to the NIH, Medical Center and Metro Station. This gorgeous condo won't last for too long.
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Orange DC-HSPA+ coverage nears 50%
Orange Slovakia has announced that maximum theoretical mobile data speeds of 42Mbps are now available in all regional capitals of Slovakia via its DC-HSPA+ network which it launched in late 2011, representing 'nearly 50%' of the country's population. DC-HSPA+ technology has been deployed at all 3G base stations in Banskej Bystrici, Bratislave, Kosiciach, Nitre, Presove, Trencine, Trnave and Ziline, and the 42Mbps service is also available in almost 300 other locations. All these locations give access to theoretical maximum upload speeds of 5.8Mbps. Ivan Golian, director of information systems and networks, said that Orange Slovakia is also steadily increasing its transport network capacity to support customers' growing high speed data transmission requirements.
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9/21/17 – A Beaver Dam man was convicted yesterday of stealing thousands of dollars from the cash box at the concession stands of Beaver Dam High School football games. Craig Piekarski, the former president of the school's Booster Club, pled to reduced misdemeanor charges of Theft of Movable Property. Prosecutors say the 43-year-old had taken $2837 during the 2016 football season from the concession stand cash box, fraudulent cash withdrawals with the Booster Club debit card and by having the treasurer write checks for supplies that were never obtained. School officials learned about the skimming after receipts from games came in below the previous year's totals. When asked if he had taken the money, Piekarski took full responsibility and said he used the money to gamble hoping to earn enough money before returning the cash box to the school to reimburse what he had taken. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 30.


I decided to feel cynical today about social interactions and how unobtrusively shallow they are on a day to day basis. It's especially the case when it comes to acting "professional" at work. Paste a smile on your face and make sure all of your customers are happy. It goes on everywhere, whether it be school, work, or even at play. Gotta keep up your persona otherwise people might not like the real you. Right?
All that said, in very few cases will I just act happy when I truly feel awful inside. In my mind it's a form of internal lying. I'm not all about that. But still, it's not the fault of the people I meet in everyday interactions that society can be shallow. It wouldn't make sense to be rude or insensitive to people just because they're involved in society. I'm involved in society, and I wouldn't want people jerking me around just because I happen to be there on a bad day of theirs. Not my fault; not their fault either.
I feel cynical about society because I wish I could be a more tanslucent personality. It's a fault of my own I have to deal with, but it would make it so much easier to do if everybody else could be trying to do the same thing. For the most part, though, I don't see people in this same boat I happen to be in now. That doesn't mean they aren't there, they very well could be, but I sure don't see them. At least not very often.


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Not only is Lil Wayne one of the highest-selling rappers of all time he's also one of the most prolific and as of September 2012 he's had more tracks in the Billboard 200 than Elvis Presley himself (with 109 and counting). His next record, 'Tha Carter V', is set for release in 2017 - catch him touring the US in support of it, or at a handful of European shows.
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Global Voices community member Hisham Almiraat (center) with friends at the Global Voices 2012 Summit in Nairobi. Hisham and six colleagues go on trial this week in Morocco. PHOTO: Ivan Sigal
The Global Voices community demands justice for seven free expression advocates who are facing trial in Morocco due to their advocacy.
The seven advocates have sought to defend human rights, hold authorities accountable to the public, and uphold rule of law in their country. Five have been charged with "threatening the internal security of the State" and two face charges of "receiving foreign funding without notifying the General Secretariat of the government."
Among those charged is Hisham Almiraat, a medical doctor and long-time member of our community. We cannot remain silent in the face of this threat to our friend. Hisham has had a leading voice in Morocco's blogosphere for nearly a decade. He co-founded citizen media projects Talk Morocco and Mamfakinch, and served as Global Voices' advocacy director. Balancing profession and passion, Hisham has spent many years working to improve the lives and well-being of Moroccans, both as a civil society advocate and as a medical doctor.
We see this not only as a threat to our friend and colleague, but also to our broader mission. As a community of bloggers and activists from over 160 countries, we invoke the universal human right to free expression each day, as we tell stories from underrepresented communities around the world.
We call on allies to support our message, and on foreign governments to hold the Moroccan government to account on its actions and principles. #Justice4Morocco
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International appeal to the Moroccan authorities to drop charges against human rights defenders, Free Press Unlimited
Morocco's Smiling Face and Heavy Hand, Human Rights Watch
Amid wave of defamation cases, CPJ joins call for Morocco to drop charges against press, Committee to Protect Journalists
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Q: Setting property in Immediate Window not setting? I have a problem in a project where I put a break point and start working with the properties of an object, and I can't set a value to a nullable int.  I can set it to null, but if I set it to anything then immediately check the value, it returns 1.
I'm seeing this in the immediate window as well as the inspection window that pops up when you hover over a object when paused in debug mode.  It also appears that this doesn't affect running code, just when you break and try to play with the values.
I was able to reproduce it in a new console project:
class Program
  {
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
      var myValue = new TestItem()
      {
        NullableIntValue = null,
        StringValue = "My test value"
      };

      Console.WriteLine(string.Format("{0} is set to {1}", myValue.StringValue, myValue.NullableIntValue.HasValue ? myValue.NullableIntValue.Value.ToString() : "nothing"));

      myValue.NullableIntValue = 0;

      Console.WriteLine(string.Format("{0} is set to {1}", myValue.StringValue, myValue.NullableIntValue.Value));

      Console.ReadLine();

    }
  }

  public class TestItem
  {
    public int? NullableIntValue { get; set; }
    public string StringValue { get; set; }
  }

Paste that into a new console project, and put a break point at the "myValue.NullableIntValue = 0;" line.  Then run it.
When the breakpoint hits, open the immediate window and set the value:
myValue.NullableIntValue = 123;
123

Then check the value:
?myValue.NullableIntValue
1

Try it with something else:
myValue.NullableIntValue = null
null
?myValue.NullableIntValue
null

Set it to anything other than null and it seems to always be 1.
You can also hover over the breakpoint line "myValue" and let VS pop open the inspection window where you see all the values.  Go to NullableIntValue and set it to 100 (or anything) and hit enter and it immediately changes it to 1.
This only seems to behave this way for a property, i.e. if I change TestItem.NullableIntValue to a variable instead of a property it works fine.  And if I assign a value to the NullableIntValue in code and let it run it seems to take it no problem, just not during a break in debug.
Note, also tried this in VS 2013 and it takes the assignment just fine, so it seems limited to VS 2015, and I tried both C# 6 and C# 5, happens on both.
Any ideas what could be causing this?

A: This is a known bug in Visual Studio 2015 RTM.  We fixed it in Visual Studio Update 1.  Essentially marshalling complex value types (like nullables) from the debugger to debuggee process was broken.  If you don't want to install Update 1, you can work around it by going to Debug -> Options -> General and checking "Use the legacy C# and VB Expression Evaluators".


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French Open finalist Vondrousova out in Wimbledon first round
French Open runner-up Marketa Vondrousova was knocked out in the first round at Wimbledon on Monday, the Czech 16th seed beaten 6-4 6-4 by American Madison Brengle.
Ashleigh Barty ends Australia's 46-year wait for French Open title
Ashleigh Barty ended Australia's 46-year wait for a French Open singles title on Saturday by thrashing nervous Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova in a one-sided women's final.
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The two women's semi-finals, delayed because of bad weather on Wednesday, were directed to the tucked-away new court Simonne Mathieu and Suzanne Lenglen, while the two men's semi-final affairs were played on the majestic court Philippe Chatrier.
'Feet on fire' as heat scorches Melbourne
Caroline Garcia said her feet were on fire and Dominic Thiem couldn't wait to get in an ice bath as Melbourne's searing summer heat took its toll at the Australian Open Thursday.
Eighth seed Garcia through after teen battle
World number eight Caroline Garcia showed no ill effects of a recent back injury to endure a marathon in the heat Thursday and reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Czech woman's body found in guest house at Calangute
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Doctors wait for ID of deceased Czech to conduct postmortem
Playing safe, the forensic medicine department of the Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim, has decided to wait for identification proof of Czech national Marketa Horku, 24 to conduct the post mortem.
Czech murder accused remand extended
Pavel Neuhausl, the Czech Republic national who was arrested by the Calangute police last Wednesday for the murder of his companion Marketa Horka, was on Monday remanded to five more days of police custody by the JMFC, Mapusa.
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Following Uttlesford District Council's refusal to grant permission for passenger growth on Stansted's existing single runway, the airport has moved quickly to launch an appeal. The matter will now be heard at a Public Inquiry in the new year.
"We remain very confident of our case which is why we have now lodged this appeal. In doing so, we firmly reject each and every one of the Council's reasons for refusal.
"It's our view that the Council failed to attach appropriate weight to the direct, specific and up-to-date national policy support for growth at Stansted as set out in the Government's 'Future of Air Transport' White Paper. We also consider that it failed to take account of the large net economic benefits that would be generated.
"We were also disappointed that several of the reasons for refusal cite that BAA has not put forward adequate mitigation measures. Yet at no time did the Council discuss such measures with us or respond to the proposals we put forward to reduce impacts which could have resolved some of their concerns.
"On climate change, the Council's view is incoherent. They claim it would be premature to grant planning permission until the Government has clarified its response to the Stern Review. BAA argue that there is nothing in the Stern Review or the Government's potential response to it that could reasonably lead the Council to suppose that the Government will be calling for a halt to any further growth at Stansted.
"Our application was fully in line with the terms of local and regional structure plans and we don't believe the Council has given any substantial reason to justify refusing our application because it is not in accordance with those plans.
"I can only reiterate, we remain very confident of the case we have made and that this will be fully recognised at public inquiry."
This planning application relates to growth on Stansted's existing single runway at Stansted - it has no connection to the proposals for a second runway at the airport.
Stansted Airport has a number of planning condition limits, imposed in 2003 by Uttlesford District Council (UDC), which restrict the passengers numbers to 25 million passengers per annum (mppa) and the number of air transport movements (ATMs) to 241,000 per year.
The planning application is seeking permission to remove the cap on passenger numbers (Stansted is the only UK airport capped in this manner) and to increase the limit on ATMs to 264,000 a year.
It is not asking permission for any additional physical developments or facilities that do not currently have planning approval; nor is it seeking any modification to current night flight restrictions.
Stansted is the UK's third busiest airport serving over 23.5 million passengers a year. It is expected the current permitted limit of 25 mppa will be reached in 2008.
Extensive public consultation on the Generation 1 proposals took place between 27 July 2005 and 31 October 2005, including 27 exhibitions in local towns and villages.
The application was accompanied by a comprehensive Environmental Statement that assessed the effects of development on a range of topics including Air Noise, Air Quality, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Economic Effects, Employment and Housing Effects, Energy, Ground Noise, Landscape and Visual Impact, Nature Conservation, Surface Access, Third Party Risk, Waste, Water, Construction and Air Traffic Data.
"Let's be clear. This planning application is all about growth on the existing single runway at Stansted, it has nothing to do with our plans for a second runway. That will be an entirely separate planning application to be made next year.
"Having said that, we are disappointed Uttlesford District Council has been unable to support our application for growth on the existing single runway at the airport. Effectively, the Council is wanting to cap passenger numbers at the current level, which contradicts government policy and flies in the face of the interests of the record number of leisure and business travellers - tens of thousands of whom are local - who see Stansted as an affordable gateway to destinations and opportunities around the world.
"We intend to immediately appeal against this decision and will take our case to a public inquiry.
"No-one should be in any doubt that we remain very confident of the case we have made and that this will be fully recognised at the Public Inquiry.
"Meanwhile, we say a big thank you to all those who continue to support growth at Stansted and who recognise as we do, the social and economic benefit the airport brings to millions of people."
For full information on Stansted Airport expansion plans visit: www.stanstedairport.com/future.
The planning application was titled 'Generation 1'.


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The Latest: Implosion levels tower of Vegas' Riviera casino
PUBLISHED: June 14, 2016 at 6:08 a.m. | UPDATED: May 18, 2018 at 11:46 a.m.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the demolition of the tower of the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Tuesday morning (all times local):
The tallest tower of the Riviera Hotel and Casino has crumbled in a controlled demolition that brought an end to one of the last relics of Las Vegas' mobster past.
The implosion early Tuesday of the 24-story Monaco Tower comes 61 years after it opened on the Las Vegas Strip.
"The Riv" joins other storied properties like the Dunes, Sands, Desert Inn and Stardust as only a memory.
It opened in 1955, and closed last year.
Liberace was the first headliner. Dean Martin was once part-owner.
It was a backdrop for the Rat Pack original "Ocean's 11" in 1960; the James Bond film "Diamonds Are Forever;" and the 1995 movie "Casino."
It was also featured in "The Hangover" in 2009.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is clearing the 26 acres to make room to expand the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Monte Carlo Tower is scheduled to be imploded in August.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Riviera Hotel and Casino will officially exit the scene early Tuesday with a cinematic implosion.
"The Riv" was the Las Vegas Strip's first high-rise that was as famous for its mobster ties as its Hollywood personification of Sin City's past.
It closed a year ago after 60 years on the northern end of the Strip.
The shuttered casino's owners, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, are spending $42 million to level the 13-building campus.
Officials estimate that the Monaco Tower will go down before dawn Tuesday, and the Monte Carlo Tower will be imploded in August.
The Riviera's 15-to 20-seconds-long implosion will mark the latest kiss goodbye to what's left among the relics to Vegas' mobster past.


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Vindolanda's top 10 finds of the decade
Sonya Galloway
Ten years of amazing discoveries and we gave Dr Andrew Birley the difficult task of picking his top 10 finds of the decade. Here is his list starting in reverse order.
10: Complete sword in its scabbard which was uncovered in 2017: Andrew commented "not a moment we ever expected to happen and it was found by someone who has been working as a volunteer over ten years at the site since being a teenager". The sword was one of two uncovered in the same area of the site and both these swords can be seen on display in the Vindolanda museum.
9: The hairy dog which was one of the final artefacts to be found during the 2018 excavations of the pre-Hadriainic northern ditch. "To have this level of preservation, even at Vindolanda, is incredible. This artefact is important as it shows what might survive from the deepest ditches at the site".
8: The 'predator' child shoe. "High fashion, beautifully made for a child before Hadrian's Wall is built. Nothing reaches out and shows the strength and nature of the military community more than this artefact". The shoe, one of 421 found during the 2016 excavations of the Severan ditch, was given the nickname 'predator' after its resemblance to a branded sports shoe was picked up by the national press. This Vindolanda shoe, along with five others are currently on loan to the prestigious Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence. You can find out more about these shoes in our blog about their journey.
7: The wooden circular huts found in 2012 and 2013 outside the walls of the pre-Hadrianic forts. "Finding the natives or British people at a military site is a very difficult task, they used the same stuff as the Romans at least nothing that was so distinctive you could say 'that person was British rather than Roman'. But a native style house, with all that goes with it? Here we had the first positive proof of British people living next to the early Roman forts, a big moment."
6: Nail cleaning strap end with hooded Christian figure: '"Found next to a 5th century church apse back in 2013 this charming artefact with its happy Christian figure is simply fantastic".
5: The silver Celtic style duck brooch: "Found in a ditch from a time of war in the early 3rd century, full of symbolism and hope". The silver brooch was discovered in 2018 and after being displayed in the temporary new finds case during 2019 it will move to a permanent display with the other outstanding Vindolanda jewellery. Replicas of the silver brooch have been made in both pewter and bronze and are available in our online shop.
4: The hand of god: "The temple of Jupiter Dolichenus may have been emptied of its treasures before it was destroyed but this artefact found only 20 metres away from the temple wall in a muddy pond is so symbolic of the cult and a very important ritual artefact, probably discarded as a part of the temples commissioning ceremony into its watery grave. It is small (a child's hand size), so very well preserved and completely lifelike. Just a wonderful thing to find in time for the World cup in 2018". You can see this wonderful artefact on display in the Vindolanda Museum.
3: Wooden toilet seat "Simple, easy to identify, so incredibly rare". The wooden toilet seat which was uncovered in 2014 is now on display in Vindolanda's newest gallery 'The Wooden Underworld' which opened in 2018. This artefact along with many other outstanding wooden treasures have been displayed in a special gallery thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund.
2: Leather Boxing Gloves- "Never in a million years and on no list of what we ever expected to find. The terms 'should not have survived, and simply blown away' to the earliest surviving boxing gloves from history."
1: The Verecundus archive including: "A letter by the hand of the founder of Vindolanda, wow, simply wow. This letter will be put on display at Vindolanda in 2020 and is a hair raising artefact'. Again, no one would ever expect to find such a thing by a person who started and was responsible for the first two forts at Roman Vindolanda nearly 2,000 years ago." The Verecundus archive was part of a small hoard of Vindolanda writing tablets that were uncovered in 2017. Vindolanda is of course famous for our ancient letters. These postcards from the past, written in ink on thin slivers of wood are our most precious treasures as they tell us first hand accounts of life nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Wellness center: Past to present
Michelle Koo, Reporter|March 2, 2022
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At the top of the P-building, students can find a wide room with cozy chairs, sofas, low tables and relaxing music. This wide room is known as the Wellness Center, a place on campus for students to play board games, relax or finish their homework. Today, the Wellness Center has other amenities including a board filled with encouraging messages, a large TV that displays beautiful scenery, and snacks.
The Wellness Center was opened and completed in Aug. 2016 and was initially located near the Batcave offices. Wellness Coordinator Michelle Ramos recalls the center's original purpose. "[The Wellness Center] was [created] for suicide prevention and featured a structured program for counseling and mental health awareness," she said. The initial purpose of the Wellness Center has been sustained and expanded on to the three major goals: being the hub of all prevention, normalizing the experience of navigating mental health issues and reaching students from diverse backgrounds, according to Wellness Outreach Specialist Rossana Castillo.
In 2019, the center was relocated to the second floor of the P-building. Both Ramos and Castillo believe that the move was beneficial. Castillo commented on the increased benefits. "We have a brighter and open space," she said. "It's also better since it's located at the center of campus, which contributes to the space feeling more homely and accessible."
Additionally, Ramos mentioned how the new space provided new services. "We have a large space where students can come for not just appointments with therapists, but for social connection, to meet peers for lunch and to sit on the patio," she said. "We also have an aisle space—a quiet private area—allowing an expansion of our services."
The Wellness Center runs various programs including Counseling and Support Services for Youth (CASSY), drop-in sessions and school-wide presentations. CASSY is a free, confidential counseling service for students during school hours. Students can schedule appointments with school-based therapists. Alternatively, the center also hosts drop-in sessions. "If you're having a bad day and need somewhere to sit and talk to someone who's not judgemental and keeps things private, we have drop-in services," she said. "You can come in during the day and ask, 'Hey, I need to talk to someone,' and we can get you a room with a therapist who can just help you process stuff out loud."
Senior Hayden Zhu spoke about how therapy at the Wellness Center has helped him mentally "It allowed me to more clearly think about my problems," he said. "They provide coping mechanisms and help ease worries. Everybody should have at least somebody to talk about these things and not ball things inside."
This leads to another goal of the Wellness Center: raising awareness. The center hosts several presentations about wellness topics throughout the year. Zhu believes that the Wellness Center, however, can promote their campaigns more. "People know where it is and what they do, but [not] what they offer," he said. "The present events are good ideas, but they are underpromoted. I think they can try collaborating with other classes like video production to produce videos."
In the future, Castillo revealed that the center plans on raising awareness about wellness and mental health among parents. "We want to communicate with parents and be empathetic of students," she said. "Previously, we planned a workshop for parents and students and their relationship and for parents to understand student life and health. It was canceled because of the pandemic, but it's something that I want to bring back and possibly do at the beginning of every year."
The Wellness Center is partnering with To Be Honest (TBH) to provide access to a virtual support group with five to ten people so students could freely converse, work on social skills and talk through what they are going through. Castillo believes that it will be a great opportunity for students to realize that they are not alone in their struggles.
The Wellness Center is an accessible, free and helpful resource for students. Zhu encourages students to utilize it. "Some people have misconceptions about the Wellness Center—how it's for kids who are really depressed—but it's not," he said. " Don't be afraid to visit—the center is very inclusive and you can even drop in just for a snack or to have a 15-minute break from class."


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In 1988, while running a successful event production company, Andy Espo realized his business' need for a computer system. "At that time, the only choices available were DOS and Mac," commented Andy, "It was a pretty easy decision!" With experience in professional audio, video, theatrical lighting and scenery, Andy was determined to add the automation of his own business to his technical repertoire. As his company grew, so too did his reputation for knowing Macs. In 1998, Andy transitioned out of event production and into being the full-time, "Mac-Guy". Now in it's thirteenth year, Call Andy! Macintosh Consulting retains an array of clients in the public relations, marketing, architecture, advertising and design sectors. Andy is an Apple Consultants Network member, and is on the board of the Boston Macintosh Users Group (BMac).
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Introduced to the world of Apple when he bought his first Mac (Core Duo Black MacBook) in 2006. Since then, this enthusiast turned expert has been on an incredible journey of technological discovery. In 2008 he started his I.T. professional journey by joining the Apple Consultants Network. Christopher now sits on this years ACN Advisory Council. Not long after, he was recruited as CTO by an exciting new startup called The Orchard. Working for an Apple Specialist & Authorized Service Provider has placed him at the center of innovation in the South. For the last two years, Chris has been empowering customers and helping shape the digital frontier for organizations.
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Max Buxton has been a full time Macintosh consultant for over fifteen years. Before working as a consultant, Max honed his troubleshooting skills working as a software tester and application engineer for computer software development companies. Upon realizing he enjoyed working with end users as much as the technology, he transitioned to system administration, supporting groups of users and refining his "consulting" chops. In the late 1990 s, Max decided to become an independent consultant and concentrate on what he enjoys most: helping Macintosh users get the most out of their systems. He's been a certified member of the Apple Consultants Network since 2003.
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1000 Quakes Recorded In Japan In Last Two Weeks
dericiousknitty April 29, 2016 Earth Changes, Earthquakes, Eyes to See, Main Stream Media, Prophecy
KUMAMOTO — More than 1,000 seismic events had been recorded in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures by Thursday in the two weeks since a magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, while over 30,000 people remain evacuated from their homes.
The frequency of the seismic events, ranging from minor jolts to the M7.3 quake that occurred two days after the initial April 14 quake, is unusually high as the nation's total last year was 1,842, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, urging people to stay alert for more earthquakes.
Major transportation lines were rapidly recovering in the region, with bullet train services on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line resuming on all tracks the day before and the Kyushu Expressway expected to fully open Friday.
But repairs to smaller roads have lagged behind, with rocks, trees and debris from buildings severing routes in at least 295 locations.
Debris and waste generated by the earthquakes have spilled onto the streets in parts of Kumamoto city, with public garbage collection services hard-pressed to cope, prompting the Self-Defense Forces to begin hauling waste outside the city Thursday.
At least 30,000 people were still sheltering at evacuation centers in Kumamoto Prefecture. The prefectural government has decided to secure some 4,200 temporary housing units, half through construction and the other half by renting, using a supplementary budget of 36.6 billion yen for fiscal 2016.
While the earthquakes alone have killed 49 people, the prolonged evacuation has also taken a toll, with 16 people suspected to have died as of Wednesday due to illness caused by stress and fatigue and other quake-related causes.
Nearly 100 people have been diagnosed with or suspected to have so-called economy class syndrome, caused by prolonged inactivity, according to a Kyodo News survey.
The central government adopted on Thursday an ordinance for extending deadlines for some administrative procedures, including updating of driving licenses.
Among the more than 200 special measures expected to be launched based on the ordinance is one to freeze bankruptcy procedures for companies that went bust due to the earthquakes for a maximum of two years in an effort to prevent chain-reaction bankruptcies.
Ministers plan to visit the quake-hit areas in the coming days to view the damage and help speed up recovery.
Transport minister Keiichi Ishii said Thursday he will visit affected areas Friday and Saturday to inspect damage to local infrastructure and exchange opinions with Kumamoto Gov Ikuo Kabashima.
Culture minister Hiroshi Hase will on Sunday visit the city of Kumamoto, home to Kumamoto Castle, a major tourist attraction that has suffered severe damage through the repeated quakes.
Internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi will also visit affected areas in Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday and hold talks with the Kumamoto governor and Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Onishi.
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  def restart_passenger
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    log 'restarted passenger'
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  def passenger_server(port=3000)
    sh "passenger start -d -p #{port.to_s}"
    on_stop { sh "passenger stop -p #{port.to_s}" }
  end

end

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Cordileone: 'Unrealistic' limits on public worship 'willful discrimination'
Catholic News Service September 21, 2020
Catholics in San Francisco attend an outdoor Mass during a "Free the Mass" demonstration Sept. 20, 2020. San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone's sermon at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption called out the city for discriminating against Catholics by imposing harsh restrictions on publish worship during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 1,000 people participated in the event and outdoor Masses. (CNS photo/Dennis Callahan, Archdiocese of San Francisco)
SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — San Francisco's archbishop told hundreds of Catholics gathered near City Hall Sept. 20 that "it is because of our Catholic faith that we are being put at the end of the line" by city officials in enacting what could be the country's harshest pandemic restrictions on religious worship.
"The city continues to place unrealistic and suffocating restrictions on our natural and constitutional right to worship. This willful discrimination is affecting us all," said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone. "Yes, discrimination, because there is no other word for it."
He made the comments in a homily at a Mass that followed eucharistic processions to a plaza near San Francisco's City Hall.
On Sept. 13, in a memo to all priests of the archdiocese, Archbishop Cordileone announced that three parishes were organizing eucharistic processions starting at different points and ending up next to City Hall, to be followed by Masses outside the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. He urged all parishes to participate.
More than 1,000 Catholics participated in the archdiocesan "Free the Mass" demonstration.
In his memo, in an op-ed in The Washington Post Sept. 16 and in his homily, the archbishop said Catholics are asking to be treated like anyone else in being able to exercise their right to worship in public at a "level consistent with other activities" in the city, like shopping, protesting and gathering in a public park.
Church leaders have no issue with the faithful being asked to following safety protocols amid the pandemic, he said, and he has reiterated that being asked to adhere to these measures is within the purview of city and health officials, but keeping people from worship is not.
"Months ago, we submitted a safety plan to the city including masks and social distancing, just like indoor retail stores did," explained in his homily. "The city said yes to indoor retail, but we Catholics are still waiting to hear back."
Right now, he said, people can shop at Nordstrom's at 25% capacity "but only one of you at a time is allowed to pray inside of this great cathedral, your cathedral? Is this equality? No, there is no reason for this new rule except a desire to put Catholics — to put you — at the back of the line."
The archbishop made several references to the "back of the line" and "end of the line" in his homily, titled "Going to the End of the Line for the Glory of God."
He said that Sunday's Gospel reading from Matthew reminded him of the time he spent as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Calexico, California, at the U.S.-Mexico border and his morning jog along the border fence.
"There I would see the exact scene Our Lord describes: men standing in the streets, waiting to be hired to work in fields so they could make a day's wage," he said. "Like the workers at the Eleventh Hour, these men were at the end of the line: the ones left out and ignored by society, the people barely able to survive."
One time he gave a ride to the bus station to a man who had entered the country illegally and was trying to get to the next stop to start his new life in the United States. He bought the man a ticket so he could continue on his journey.
"I was aware that I was breaking the law, since it is against the law to provide transportation to an undocumented immigrant," he continued. "But the highest law is love of God and love of neighbor, and that law has to take precedence over the human-made law of the state when government would ask us to turn our backs on God or our neighbor in need.
"Now in San Francisco, all of us here are being put at the end of the line," he said. "No matter how rich or poor, no matter whether newly arrived or from families that have been here for many generations, it is our Catholic faith that unites us, and it is because of our Catholic faith that we are being put at the end of the line."
Archbishop Cordileone noted that amid the pandemic, the work of the Catholic Church of San Francisco has been ongoing, such as Catholic Charities' outreach to the homeless or and the efforts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul assisting the needy at the parish level.
He thanked the priests, religious and "the sacrificing lay faithful, for what you are doing to keep the love of Christ alive and visible in these distressing times. This is what it means to go to the end of the line."
He urged Catholics to remain spiritually grounded during this time by spending at least one hour a week in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and, fasting on Fridays and going to confession frequently.
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Encountering excellence in business both refreshes and inspires. This can happen in any area of business life. Such as travel and tourism or in major contracts and mega deals. The principles are there. They are actively working in the minds, hearts and spirits of those orchestrating the deals. Individuals and companies, whose charters of operation embrace the ancient principles, from the Ancient Book, show results that are impacting and often astounding.
We have highlighted in other posts the immense generosity in Creation. The sun shines on all of creation. Thus the principle of kindness to those who are facing challenges or hardship is inherant in the Creator's thoughts. It does seem that His original plan included adequate and generous provision for all His Creation. A verse in His Music Manual says that "He opens His hands and supplies the desires of every living creature". Quite a generous statement and fairly comprehensive too….


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University of Mumbai's SIES college's autonomy status officialhttps://indianexpress.com/article/education/university-of-mumbais-sies-colleges-autonomy-status-official-5240631/
University of Mumbai's SIES college's autonomy status official
SIES is now among the 12 autonomous colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college had applied for autonomy in 2016 but had to reapply last year under the new guidelines.
By Express News Service |Mumbai | Published: July 1, 2018 4:00:30 am
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Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao handing over the autonomy certificate to SIES college principal, Dr Uma Shankar
The SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Sion is officially an autonomous college as it received the certificate of autonomy Saturday. In a ceremony held on campus, Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of Universities, Ch Vidyasagar Rao awarded the certificate to Uma Shankar, principal of the college.
On June 1, the college received an official letter from the University Grants Commission (UGC) that said that the apex body had decided to grant autonomy to the college. The commission had instructed the university to issue an order. The officiating ceremony on Saturday was attended by Suhas Pednekar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai and V Shankar, president of SIES College. Rao lauded the college's contributions to the state and the country and said: "I was particularly pleased to note that the college has adopted a tribal village in Karjat taluka of Raigad district and brought about an integrated development of the village."
SIES is now among the 12 autonomous colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college had applied for autonomy in 2016 but had to reapply last year under the new guidelines. Recently, Mithibai College and Jai Hind were granted autonomy. With the autonomy status the colleges are free to decide their own syllabus, evaluation pattern and courses.
Besides Jai Hind, Nagindas Khandwala, Ramnarain Ruia, VJTI, Jamnalal Bajal, KJ Somaiya and St Xavier's College also have autonomy status.
University of Mumbai's SIES college's autonomy status official
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