The Transition Services Program at AERO Cooperative exists to assist member districts in providing pre-vocational and vocational training for students with disabilities aged 14 through 21. A continuum of pre-vocational and vocational support services are available for students based on their individual needs and skill levels. The Transition Services Program Office is located at 87th and Austin. Personnel housed at the office include four job coaches, a pre-vocational coordinator, a job developer, a transition specialist and a grant coordinator. The office exists to service the pre-vocational and vocational needs of students attending Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Reavis, Argo and Pride High Schools. In collaboration with the pre-vocational counselors at these high schools, students are identified and matched to jobs according to their needs including individual ability levels, school schedules, transportation needs and future job interests.
At this time, the vocational and transitional services offered by AERO are supported by two grants including the DRS (Division of Rehabilitation Services) grant and the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) grant. The DRS grant receives funding through the Division of Rehabilitation Services while the WIA grant receives funding through the President's Office of Employment Training. Services provided by the Transition Services Office are designed to fit the requirements of each grant as well as the individual needs of students.
There are approximately 242 students currently receiving services from the transition office through either competitive or supported employment. Competitive employment services include processing of students referred by the high school pre-vocational coordinators, student interviews and interest inventories, job referrals, assistance with filling out applications and completion of the interviewing process and follow up with potential employers after the student has completed the interview process. Examples of businesses that employ students through the transition office include Panera Bread, McDonalds, Walgreen's, Jewel Foods, Hometown Park District, Evergreen Aqua, Fox's Pizza, The Dollar Store, Chuck's Barbeque, The Elk's Club, CVS, Target, UPS, Kmart and Fasano's Pizza.
At this time, AERO job coaches also offer pre-vocational training at Pride High School for students not participating in the pre-vocational program at their home schools. The pre-vocational curriculum focuses on employment discussion groups, specific career exploration, subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences, training in work competencies, the importance of positive work attitudes and habits, problem solving and decision making. The classes also cover the importance of establishing a good work history including references from teachers and employers, clean background checks and drug testing.
In addition to competitive employment in the greater community, job training is also available. Job training services include transportation services and on site job coaching. These services are provided by one or more of AERO's six full time job coaches. All AERO job coaches hold an Illinois School Bus Drivers license and are available to transport students in AERO owned suburban vans. Students are transported from their homes and school to their work sites based on their class schedule and availability. Once the students have been safely transported to their work sites, they receive on site job training which may include anything from social skills training to assistance in developing work habits and problem solving abilities. Students typically are scheduled to work approximately two hours per day at each site and are issued class credits through their high school. Currently, the following job sites provide job training for AERO students: the Midway Hotel Complex, Christ Hospital, and St. Xavier University. These locations have on site full time job coaches assigned to work with students on skills that will promote long term employment.
At the Midway Hotel Complex, two job coaches supervise eleven AERO students at five different hotels. These students work side by side with hotel employees and their AERO job coaches in a variety of departments including laundry, housekeeping, food service and maintenance. During their individual work shifts, students receive the support and job training needed to learn positive work skills and increase their chances of future employment. Seven students have been hired after graduation at the Midway Hotel Complex. Hotel management has attributed the success of the program to the on site job coaches that have created a successful partnership with the staff at the hotels.
Another job site where students participate in job training to develop successful job skills is Christ Hospital. Currently, thirteen students are employed at Christ Hospital. While on site, these students are also being directly supervised by department supervisors and a full time AERO job coach. Students placed at Christ Hospital have worked in a variety of departments including the cafeteria, food and nutrition, environmental services, outpatient testing, guest services, the general store and the gift shop. Five students have been hired by Christ Hospital after graduating from high school. Department supervisors responsible for hiring have stated that they are appreciative of the positive outcome of their partnership with AERO and the students placed there. Hospital department supervisors are currently seeking more AERO students to work at Christ in the early morning when the hospital is at its busiest.
Additional training sites include Bennigan's Restaurant in Chicago Ridge and The Patio Restaurant in Bridgeview. These sites also offer on site job coaching in restaurants including food preparation in the kitchen and cleaning in the seating areas. Students develop job skills and are considered for future employment. The Patio has also hired three students who have been through the AERO job training.
Finally, students needing to access assistance with independent living, community integration and participation at can be accessed through the Transition Services Program Office. Parents and students often have limited information when it comes to accessing community based services. As the student transitions from high school to postsecondary education or community based employment, the transition services department can provides linkages for parents and students in accessing services such as supplemental income, medical coverage, independent and sheltered living arrangements, summer programming and respite services.
The success of these programs are a result of the effort that AERO Transition Services staff members and district prevocational coordinators have put forth to provide for the articulation of services that best meets the needs of students and families from the four member high schools.


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Q: Find map value with highest number of occurrences I have a Map<Integer,Integer>
 1 10
 2 10
 3 20
 5 20
 6 11
 7 22

How do I find the maximum repeated value of the map? In this case - that is 10 & 20. Repeated count is 2 on both case.

A: Don't reinvent the wheel and use the frequency method of the Collections class:
public static int frequency(Collection<?> c, Object o)

If you need to count the occurrences for all values, use a Map and loop cleverly :)
Or put your values in a Set and loop on each element of the set with the frequency method above. HTH
If you fancy a more functional, Java 8 one-liner solution with lambdas, try:
Map<Integer, Long> occurrences =
  map.values().stream().collect(Collectors.groupingBy(w -> w, Collectors.counting()));

A: loop over the hashmap, and count the number of repetitions.
for(Integer value:myMap.values() ){
  Integer count = 1;
  if(countMap.contains(value)){
    count = countMap.get(value);
    count++;
  }

  countMap.put(value, count);
}

then loop over the result map, and find the max(s):
Integer maxValue=0;
for (Map.Entry<Integer, Integer> entry : countMap.entrySet()){
  if(entry.getValue => maxValue){
    maxValue = entry.getValue;
    maxResultList.add(entry.Key);
  }
}

A: Simple solution is you  need to write your own put method for getting repeated values
for  repeated values
put(String x, int i){
    List<Integer> list = map.get(x);
    if(list == null){
        list = new ArrayList<Integer>();
        map.put(x, list);
    }
    list.add(i);

}
So, in this case, map to a list of [10,10,20,20]
for getting repeated values occurrence
You need be to compare the size of your values list with your values set.
List<T> listOfValues= map.values();
Set<T> listOfSetValues= new HashSet<T>(map.values);

now you need to check size of both collections; if unequal, you have duplicates, to get the max repeated occurrence subtract list from map size.

A: We can use a number of simple methods to do this.
First, we can define a method that counts elements, and returns a map from the value to its occurrence count:
Map<T, Integer> countAll(Collection<T> c){
    return c.stream().collect(groupingByConcurrent(k->k, Collectors.counting()));
}

Then, to filter out all entries having fewer instances than the one with the most, we can do this:
C maxima(Collection<T> c, Comparator<? super T> comp,
            Producer<C extends Collection<? super T> p)){

    T max = c.stream().max(comp);
    return c.stream().filter(t-> (comp.compare(t,max) >= 0)).collect(p);
}

Now we can use them together to get the results we want:
maxima(countAll(yourMap.valueSet()).entrySet(),
        Comparator.comparing(e->e.getValue()), HashSet::new);

Note that this would produce a HashSet<Entry<Integer,Integer>> in your case.

A: Try this simple method:
 public String getMapKeyWithHighestValue(HashMap<String, Integer> map) {
String keyWithHighestVal = "";

// getting the maximum value in the Hashmap
int maxValueInMap = (Collections.max(map.values()));

//iterate through the map to get the key that corresponds to the maximum value in the Hashmap
for (Map.Entry<String, Integer> entry : map.entrySet()) {  // Iterate through hashmap
    if (entry.getValue() == maxValueInMap) {

        keyWithHighestVal = entry.getKey();     // this is the key which has the max value
    }

  }
return keyWithHighestVal;
}

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The Most Underrated Bars in Houston, According to Local Bartenders
By Brooke Viggiano Published On 01/12/2017
Houston Watch Co. | Ashley McLaughlin
We know which drinks our favorite bartenders love and which ones they loathe, but wouldn't it be great to know where our favorite bartenders like to drink on their coveted time off? Um, yes, yes it would. So we asked them. More specifically, we asked them which local watering holes they think are totally awesome and deserving of a little more props than they currently get.
In 2017, resolve to share the love at these under-the-radar, off-the-beaten-path, totally underrated drinkeries. After all, you may just find your new favorite bar.
The Best Bars in the Houston Suburbs
Marco Gutierrez
Picked by: Kristine Nguyen, Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirits Lodge
"I've been bartending at Bad News Bar for almost two years now. I'm usually behind the bar here, but if I'm not, you can find me at Rosewater. It's a bit of a trip, but well worth the drive. It's a great cocktail bar located in a shopping center down in Clear Lake with one of the better, well curated back bars. For the space they have, they work the bejesus out of it. The bartenders there are genuine and humble, which I can appreciate. The owner is also usually in, and it's fun to pick his brain when it comes to whiskey, or anything new he's picked up. It's refreshing to be in a bar, in the suburbs, that can balance making drinks that can compete with bars in the city, but also fit the clientele they have there."
Favorite feature/drink: "I really enjoy what they're bringing to that part of Houston, and the fact that they're very open to having conversations and educating the guests they have there. You can catch me dancing in my seat to their kickass playlist on Martini Mondays, and any day really. Maybe with a little help from their barrel of Cask Strength Brandy from Copper & Kings, too."
Joy Zhang
Ninja Ramen
Picked by: Sarah Troxell, Nobie's
"Besides being primarily a ramen spot, it easily gets lost in the slew of bars that run along Washington Ave. Most people don't realize they have a great back-bar. Not only do they have a good range of standard spirits, they have an insane Japanese whiskey selection, plus all of the fernets."
Favorite feature/drink: "The Ninja Ramen cocktail menu is full of jokes, inventive ingredients, and whimsical flavor combinations. Sarah Ip, one of Ninja's bartenders, makes a perfectly balanced Plantation Pineapple daiquiri, and it is all I crave with my bowl of noodles after a busy night at work."
Ashley McLaughlin
Houston Watch Co.
Picked by: Justin Ware, Johnny's Gold Brick
"I think Houston Watch Co. is underrated because of the historical significance of the name and building. The space was originally a jewelry store and was reopened as a bar. The interior is one of my favorite in the city. The building has safes that could not be removed during construction and make for great decorative pieces."
Favorite feature/drink: "The back bar has a solid selection of spirits and beers. Cocktails are great and bar staff always friendly to me. Great little place to feel like part of history while enjoying a nice drink."
Picked by: Robin Berwick, Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
Berwick loves the "laid-back vibe with terrific covered patios to soak up and/or seek cover from Houston's alternating bright sun and frequent downpours" and the fact that there are "lots of corner tables to disappear into for an intimate conversation but also plenty of room to dance (or watch the people who are more gifted in that department) on the nights when live bands play in the main room." The "friendly bartenders with skills, patience, smiles and quality booze, fresh citrus juice, and cold beer behind the bar," help matters, too.
Favorite feature/drink: "Margaritas are always perfectly tart and strong. My favorite time to visit is mid-afternoon, on a hot day, before the bands begin and when the jukebox is all mine! I get a margarita with half-salt rim and request a little bowl of their homemade mystery curry bar snack mix. Shout out to Pete and 'G' (Geneva). Volcano rules!"
Lei Low Bar
Lei Low
Picked by: Chris Morris, Hunky-Dory Tavern
"It's just a fun bar, and we just kind of take it for granted. Like, it's impossible to NOT have fun there. They've got friendly, talented bartenders, great (and strong) drinks, and a huge selection of rum. What's not to love?"
Favorite feature/drink: "Almost nothing beats a classic Mai Tai. Or going (read: Ubering) with a group of friends for a Scorpion Bowl."
Chris' runner-up: Ninja Ramen
"If parking on Washington wasn't its own circle of hell, we'd been talking a lot more about this spot. It's got a killer ambience, and you won't meet a more genuine guy than Chris Huang. Dude is an absolute nutjob in all the right ways. So many great bartenders are alumni of this spot, and no one really talks about it. Not to mention their Asian whisky selection is top notch."
Favorite feature/drink: "Spicy ramen with extra egg and pork belly, paired with an ice cold Sapporo."
Char Bar
Picked by: Chieko and Robby Cook, Barringer Bar
"A few of our favorite underrated bars are Char Bar (Downtown) and Nick's Sports Bar (Wilcrest outside the Beltway). Both of these bars are family owned (like us!), no pretense, and [have] fantastic people watching! These 'hole in the wall' type bars are the places that you will find us on our days off getting some much needed R&R."
Favorite feature/drink: "No features, no special drinks, just a bar!"
The Most Overrated and Underrated Cocktails, According to Houston Bartenders
Houston's Bartenders of the Year Are Ready to Pour You a Drink This Weekend
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Grand Prize Bar
Picked by: Mo Rahman, Kata Robata
"Not only for its location (hidden on a side street in the Museum District) or that it is an old converted house in an otherwise calm neighborhood or that it is great for people watching and well, last but not least, for the people slinging drinks behind the bar. Grand Prize is perfect for that much needed drink after a long 8-hour arduous shift. The vibe is usually a calm undercurrent during the week and picks up to a gushing roar during the weekends. The crowd, a hodgepodge of denizens of Houston ranging from hipsters to grunge metal enthusiast and everything in between. The dark decor is quite inviting with two patios and an upstairs bar that can be used for a bit of privacy on the weekdays and conversely a more partyish vibe on the weekends."
Favorite feature/drink: "You can opt for a Lone Star and Jameson, make a selection from their ever evolving cocktail menu or in my case, put your trust in the whimsy of the bartender and let them serve you something they fancy at the moment. Also they have a small kitchen in the back, usually hosting an eclectic circle of chefs and bakers who offer their goods to hunger stricken patrons."
Sam Davenport
Poison Girl
Picked by: Jay Rios (J.R.), The Khaki Club at Ouisie's Table
"They have a great extended happy hour that lasts till 7pm with drinks below $3. You just can't get drinks at that low of a price at any of the other surrounding bars. They also have a great whiskey selection and knowledgeable bartenders who can educate you on what's behind them on the wall (wall of whiskey)."
Favorite feature/drink: "There is no particular signature drink I like there. If anything I like to try something different every time I go. My favorite feature of the bar is the Jurassic Park pinball machine. They keep plenty of quarters up at the bar to break dollar bills so I can keep playing for hours."
Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
Picked by: Jamie Garza, Part & Parcel
"Double Trouble is one of those bars that has no fancy sound system, no spinning DJ or people crowding the bar screaming for a drink. Just two bartenders and bar back running the place and tunes coming from an old stereo system. It has a great Tiki vibe and as soon as you walk in the doors you are overwhelmingly hit in the face with the smell of fresh ground coffee! The staff is always friendly and always willing to take the time to make you a great cocktail or help you figure out something for you to drink. They have a good selection of craft beer, most of which are in a can, which is fine by me. You do not get that pretentious crowd or "mixologist," just a friendly bar staff that makes some damn good cocktails/drinks. Chris, one of the bartenders, is a true master at crafting cocktails and handing out smiles, a true artist."
Favorite feature/drink: "Chris makes a mean Fernet Branca and Mexican Coke. The smell of fresh ground coffee is great pick me up with the smooth tunes flowing from the old stereo system."
Jamie's runner-up: The Dog House Tavern
"Dog House Tavern is one of those places where you can go and always feel welcome. The bar is always filled with regulars, it is like Cheers where everyone knows your name. You can always find the same people there any day of the week. This bar is located in the middle of the bro/sorority Midtown haven of trendy basic millennials. If you are looking for a get away and some good people watching of the drunk basics walking through on the weekends, look no further. This is a place where the hard working managers, bartenders and servers of the local bars go to hangout when they want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Midtown. The staff is great and can handle the waves of rushes they get on the weekends and still be chill during the weekdays and have a conversation with you."
Favorite feature/drink: "If you want a good stiff drink and shot."
Big Star Bar
Picked by: Lindsay Rae, Grand Prize Bar
"Big Star Bar is one of those magical unicorn spots in the Heights. I feel like it is just enough off the beaten path and unless it's a large event celebrating Bowie or Urban Cowboy, folks forget what an amazing neighborhood bar it is. It has such personality without being too kitschy. It is a true Texas dive bar with a weapons grade amount of personality and a back bar that is solid too. This isn't a place you want to ask for a cocktail menu but it is the spot where you can grab a solid drink and have an amazing night."
Favorite drink/feature: "I can get a shot of Plantation Pineapple and a Stiegl Radler at a solid price, play some amazing tunes on the jukebox, and hang out in a giant backyard. What's not to love?!?! More folks should swing through, give Charlie and Roy a big ole hug too, they may look tough but that's just their beards talking."
Picked by: Rex Nielsen, Stone's Throw
"You can be on a beautiful date drinking lovely frozen mojitos at Boheme but the whole time you secretly want to go to Lola's Depot like the Eye of Sauron is beckoning you. The best way to get to know someone is take them to experience the dichotomy of these neighbor bars."
Favorite drink/feature: "Bohemes' ambiance and lighting is superb, Lola's is like you're inside a staph infection with the friendliest bartenders around, and I love them both."
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Be a Man!, Sumarria Lunn gallery, review
Be a Man!, a fascinating new photography exhibition at the Sumarria Lunn gallery, asks what it means to be a man today, says Louise Donovan.
By Louise Donovan 04 April 2013 • 5:25pm
A photograph from Alexis Hunter's Approach to Fear XVII: Masculinisation of Society, part of the Be A Man exhibition Credit: Photo: Sumaria Lunn Gallery
"Confuse people!" commanded the controversial French artist Lucy Schwob. "Masculine? Feminine? Neutral is the only gender which always suits me." Schwob, or Claude Cahun, as she called herself, was as good as her word. A writer, lesbian, photographer, and anti-Nazi propagandist, Cahun toyed obsessively with the question of gender and identity. Her striking portraits – shot in the Twenties and featuring a shaven-headed Cahun assuming a variety of identities – form part of a fascinating new exhibition at London's Sumarria Lunn gallery which poses the question, "what does it mean to be a man today?"
Be a Man! brings together work by seven artists, male and female, from the Twenties to the present day, and explores gender from the perspective of different nationalities, ethnicities and sexualities in an attempt to offer a broad examination of modern masculinity.
The exhibition begins with Cahun's early intimate, black and white self-portraits. Her slender feminine figures sit side by side with what appear to be fashionably dressed males, confusing the viewer as to exactly who, or what, they are looking at.
Striking portrait: French artist Lucy Schwob/Claude Cahun
Jumping forward fifty years, New Zealand born, London-based photographer Alexis Hunter's work attacks traditional ideas of male dominance. In a series of photographs entitled Approach to Fear XVII: Masculinisation of Society, Hunter uses images of a male model from a copy of men's magazine HIM as her subject. After cutting off the model's feet and head "to make him more like an object than a person" Hunter invites the male viewer to experience a woman "reclaiming her space" and taking charge through domination and brutality. As a female hand smears black ink over the naked male over the course of four photos, ultimately setting the image on fire, stereotypical gender characteristics are reversed; the female is now the aggressor, the male in a position of weakness.
When first shown, the series so infuriated the male security guards at Belfast City Gallery in 1978 they staged a walk out until it was removed. Even today the pictures are shocking. But Hunter believes that aggression is a necessary part of her work. "Sometimes the images have to be violent and destructive" she explains, to achieve "a symbolic break" from what she refers to as the "infiltration of male power" in the spheres of education, economics, labour and politics.
From stay-at-home husbands to "man-make-up", the concept of what defines a man has become increasingly blurred in the 21st century – particularly for certain ethnic minorities. Mahtab Hussain is one of a number of artists in the exhibition who offers a contemporary perspective on the pressure to fulfil masculine stereotypes in such communities.
Hussain has spent four years documenting Pakistani communities in Birmingham, and his portraits reveal an underlying tension between religious, cultural and Western male traditions. In his Building Desire Series, young men stare directly towards you in a confrontational manner, forcing the viewer to meet their gaze – "something that would not happen on the streets so easily" explains Hussain. The subjects' beards may be traditional but seem starkly at odds to the tears tattooed on one man's cheek (a signifier in some circles that the wearer has killed someone), the upturned collar worn by another and the muscular, gym-tautened body of a third.
Hussain emphasises the struggle of young Pakistani's caught between the conventional religious values of the Muslim male and the desire to assert themselves that has led them to draw on the trappings of western gang culture.
"Muslims are not all terrorists or repressors, or any of the others things that the community has been stigmatised under in the last decade or so" he says. "The community is just as vulnerable as any other, struggling to create and find a sense of belonging in England, especially after 9/11 and 7/7."
Definitions of masculinity may have become more fluid over the past century – from the stiff-upper lipped male to today's 'metrosexual' – but as these pictures suggest, gender remains very much an issue of contention and debate. Together, what the photographs in this challenging exhibition demonstrate is that masculine identity, at its core, is often dictated by how an individual wishes to project of themselves – in short, gender is personal.
'Be a Man!' is on at the Sumarria Lunn gallery until April 19; www.sumarrialunn.com; 020 7493 9598


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Recycling of the metal shaving after treatment of metal by cutting, is one of important moments for the stable functioning of production. Taking into account that mass of metal shaving will make in the district of 10% by weight of the workpieces,it needs to be timely withdraw from each machine tool and guide for the further recycling. The metal shaving must conform to the requirements GOST 2787-75 and GOST 16482-70. The portage of metal shaving in the unprocessed kind economically is not advantageous from her low-density. Low bulk density of metal shavings negative impact on the performance of the steelmaking equipment. The values of bulk density metal shavings by groups are shown in Table 1.
Crushing is basic method of recycling of metal shaving. It increases mass of bulk closeness in future facilitates her remit. In the technological process of growing shallow use different type of crusher and grinding down machine. After recycling get the shredded metal shaving with suitable for briquetting faction.
For example, One of such shredders is crusher "Swarf crusher type KB20″ (Fig.1). The performance of this metal shredder 800-1000 kg / h. In the process protracted exploitation of crusher (Fig. 2) happens the wear elements.
Most of all, are damaged parts are crushed metal shavings, such as feeder (photo 1), chopper (photo 2) and a ring (photo 3). It influences on quality of processing of shaving and on longevity of crusher. Therefore with certain periodicity are executed the prophylactic works, related to greasing, examination, replacement of threadbare elements and removal of other disrepairs. This increases the reliability and operation time of the crusher.
The most worn down elements of crusher are feeder, chopper and ring. You can see created 3d models on original sizes, it is feeder (Fig. 3), chopper (Fig. 4) and ring (Fig.5). Threadbare parts of these elements must be restored to the original sizes, by different existent methods. Possible buy new details from the manufacturer, or to make them independently, appealing from domestic producers. In any case, it is necessary to count an economic value.
For the manufacture of products, from domestic producers, it is necessary to give the detail drawing of details on sizes original wares (Fig. 6). In this case, terms grow short on making of details. It takes place due to reduction of terms of delivery and absence of passing of point of custom service. In a complex it will allow to shorten material expenses and terms introduction to exploitation of crusher after permanent or capital repair.
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Take That You Bastards! House Passes Bill Allowing Families of 9/11 Victims to Sue Saudis
Date: September 11, 2016Author: captaindonn 0 Comments
It's been fifteen years now since the deadliest attacks on U.S. soil in the nation's history killed over three-thousand people but the families of 9/11 victims may be one step closer to justice. The normally useless House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing the families of victims of terrorist attacks to sue sponsor nations. This won't sit well with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the despotic hellhole from which fifteen of the nineteen 9/11 hijackers came from. The Saudis already threw a tantrum earlier this year by threatening to pull billions of dollars in investments from American markets if Congress dared to pass such legislation. The prospect of the House of Saud's threat throwing markets into calamity in an election year led Emperor Obama to issue a veto threat rather than damage Hillary's chances.
But continued pressure over the "28 pages" finally led to the release of a redacted version of the long suppressed portion of the joint intelligence report 9/11. As advertised, the hidden material indeed seemed to implicate members of the Saudi regime in providing support to at least two of the hijackers. One name in particular that stuck out like the proverbial turd in a punch bowl was that of former Saudi ambassador Prince Bandar bin Sultan aka Bandar Bush.
As reported by The Hill "House unanimously passes bill to allow 9/11 lawsuits against Saudi Arabia":
The House on Friday passed legislation allowing the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia in U.S. courts, days before the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
The legislation passed unanimously by voice vote, to thunderous applause.
The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously in May, now heads to President Obama's desk, where its future is uncertain.
The White House has hinted strongly it will veto the measure. Obama has lobbied fiercely against it, arguing it could both strain relations with Saudi Arabia and lead to retaliatory legislation overseas against U.S. citizens.
But lingering suspicion over Saudi Arabia's role in the 9/11 attacks and pressure from victims' families made the bill a popular bipartisan offering on Capitol Hill.
The bill's popularity puts the president in a delicate position. Supporters are hoping Obama will be leery of expending political capital he desperately needs during the lame-duck session.
The president is hoping lawmakers will pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and a criminal justice reform measure and confirm Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
If Obama does choose to veto the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, supporters believe that they have the two-thirds majority needed to override him — a first during his presidency.
"I think we easily get the two-thirds override if the president should veto," Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), who introduced the bill in the Senate, said when the bill cleared the upper chamber in the spring.
"We have serious concerns with the bill as written," a White House official said Wednesday.
The House passage of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) is less about doing the right thing than it is cynical politicking of the worst type. Every one of the worthless bitches and bastards are up for reelection in November and the symbolism of moving the bill forward right before the anniversary of the attacks will help tamp down the anger of the voters. Still, it's passage is a damned good thing regardless of the motivation of Congress.
Now it's up to Obama to either sign it or stomp on it with his promised veto.
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Q: React - Tela preta em exibição de modal tudo bem ?
Estou com um problema de exibição de um modal em um component react, acontece que quando clicamos para apresentar a exibição do modal a tela fica escura e acaba travando o navegador
No código eu tenho os seguintes trechos:
Menu responsável por chamar o modal:

<button type="button" onClick={this.showModal}>Import File</button>

Função:
showModal = () => { this.refs.modal.show() }

Parte do componente:
<Modal className="swagger-ui modal" ref="modal">

Upload file

            <input type="file" ref="fileLoadInput"></input>

            <button className="btn cancel" onClick={this.hideModal}>Cancel</button>
            <button className="btn" onClick={this.importFromFile}>Open file</button>

        </Modal>

Não consigo descobrir o motivo que está gerando o problema, alguém conseguiria dar uma força ?


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St. Joseph, MO - Official Website - How it works.
You are here: Home > Living & Visiting > Pony Express Bike Share > How it works.
Riders may borrow a Pony Express Bike (PEB) with the understanding they will return the bike within four (4) hours to any Pony Express bike rack.
Use the bike responsibly. These are street bikes - If you take it off the pavement you increase the risk of a flat tire. These are not stunt bikes - Popping wheelies, skidding tires, or overloading bicycles will break them.
Riders are encouraged to use helmets. Helmets are available at various locations. Call 816-866-0049 for details.
Bicycles are unlocked and available for public use. Please do not lock or chain a PEB. Any locks found on a PEB will be cut off.
To indicate that the PEB that you are riding is in use, turn your seat sideways if you park the bike to enter an establishment.
If you find a bike unattended, you are welcome to ride it even if it isn't in a Pony Express Rack. However, if the seat is turned sideways, that indicates the bike is currently in use. Please leave the PEB for that person.
Don't be a bike hoarder - Do not lock up or leave a PEB on private property. If you are in need of a bicycle as a regular means of transportation, please call or text us at 816-866-0049 to learn more about our bike giveaway program.
You can help Pony Express Bikes by returning abandoned bikes to a Pony Express Rack. For example, a bike that has been in the same location for more than 24 hours can be returned to a rack.
If you find a bike needs repair, text or call Pony Express Bikes at 816-866-0049 with bike number and the location of the bike.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities please contact us!
Use of a bicycle involves both known and unanticipated risks that could result in injury, death, and property damage. By utilizing a bicycle, you release and discharge from liability the City of St. Joseph, its officers, employees, agents, and all other persons acting for them ("Releasees"). You accept and assume all risks associated with the activity or that might have been caused by the negligence the Releasees. You further voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with your participation in this activity, or your use of equipment, arising from negligence.


Bring the whole family for a beautiful day of egg hunting on the farm! Egg hunt areas will be grouped by ages (from 2 to 10& up) and there will be special prize eggs hidden in each area! There will also be games and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Please bring a picnic lunch if you would like and a blanket or chairs!


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package com.google.android.material.internal;

import static androidx.annotation.RestrictTo.Scope.LIBRARY_GROUP;

import android.content.Context;
import androidx.appcompat.view.menu.MenuBuilder;
import androidx.appcompat.view.menu.MenuItemImpl;
import androidx.appcompat.view.menu.SubMenuBuilder;
import androidx.annotation.RestrictTo;

/**
 * This is a {@link SubMenuBuilder} that it notifies the parent {@link NavigationMenu} of its menu
 * updates.
 *
 * @hide
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@RestrictTo(LIBRARY_GROUP)
public class NavigationSubMenu extends SubMenuBuilder {

  public NavigationSubMenu(Context context, NavigationMenu menu, MenuItemImpl item) {
    super(context, menu, item);
  }

  @Override
  public void onItemsChanged(boolean structureChanged) {
    super.onItemsChanged(structureChanged);
    ((MenuBuilder) getParentMenu()).onItemsChanged(structureChanged);
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First up in episode 38, we announce the winner of the Empires of the Void II contest! Thanks again to Red Raven Games for sponsoring the contest.
Then we welcome special guest Rob Daviau to discuss the part he plays at Restoration Games, and the most requested game to be restored – Fireball Island!
Fair warning – we get really erxcited about this game in the episode.


The divine aura of Chakra Tirth is surrounded by several legends and fascinating myths. Ranking as one of the most important place of worship in the region, this holy spot lures devotees from all across the world –the year around. The historical precincts of Lucknow are known for a multitude of temples and places or religious worth. Located in the holy place of Naimisharanya, one such temple is the popular Chakra Tirth Temple. This much visited venue pays rich testimony to myths and legends connected with the Mahabharata.
According to legends, Chakra Tirth was host to the 'Chakra' of Lord Brahma, which stopped at this place before disappearing into the earth. This episode has rendered the location holy and is now visited by tourists of all ages and from all walks of life. Yet another myth links this place to the 'Sudershan Chakra' –an important aid of Hindu god Vishnu. Devotees from near and far come here to take a holy dip in the waters of its nearby spring-fed pool. It is believed that a bath taken in this scenic pool washes away the sins of one and all. The tranquil precincts and serene ambience of Chakra Tirth is all the more magnified by the divine nature of the many smaller temples surrounding the main sanctum. The sight of chakras adorning the fringes of this natural pool, evokes a feeling of devotion and wonder in the minds of all visitors. Do remember to include the Chakra Tirth in your list of "must sees" in Lucknow—it's worth it!
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is just 11 Km away from the Chakra Tirth Temple.
Lucknow Railway Station is just 2.8 Km away from the Chakra Tirth Temple.


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Elon Musk bans Twitter employees from working remotely
Elon Musk has banned Twitter employees from working remotely, saying they need to spend 40 hours a week in the office unless he gives his express permission otherwise. Bloomberg reported from the company's first official all-hands communications from Musk since bought the platform. He said workers need to prepare for "difficult times ahead" for advertising-led business like Twitter, and that he wants to see subscription fees, account for half the company's revenue.
Twitter fostered a remote work culture during the pandemic, allowing many employees to work from home. It also instituted regular additional rest days for employees, another initiative Musk has axed, saying that Twitter's turnaround will require "intense work." Musk's other companies, SpaceX and Tesla, also require mandatory in-office work unless management specifically approves it. When he wrote to both sets of workers, he said that visibility was key for senior leadership, who should be seen to be working alongside their subordinates.
Musk added in his remarks that the company's first priority — after completing the rollout of Twitter Blue — is to address his concern around automated accounts. A key pillar of Musk and the company's fight, prior to acquisition, was the billionaire's belief that the company was under reporting the amount of fake accounts running on its platform.
Halo Infinite Won't Get Story DLC, Series Switching To Unreal


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Named after a beautiful friend named Raine in combination with the tear-drop shaped topaz on the end, giving the illusion of nature's necessary rainfall. A tribute to the balance of nature - two stones for balance.


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Love to Read? Join Calvary's Book Club!
Calvary's Book Club generally meets once a month from January through September and offers the opportunity to discuss a wide variety of books. Explore the wide world of literature, experience compelling discussions, and enjoy time with friends!
Saturday, January 28, 2023 • 10 AM: The Girl With the Louding Voice, by Abi Dare
The unforgettable, inspiring story of a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village who longs to get an education so that she can find her "louding voice" and speak up for herself.
The Girl with the Louding Voice is a simultaneously heartbreaking and triumphant tale about the power of fighting for your dreams. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in her path, Adunni never loses sight of her goal of escaping the life of poverty she was born into so that she can build the future she chooses for herself – and help other girls like her do the same. Her spirited determination to find joy and hope in even the most difficult circumstances imaginable will "break your heart and then put it back together again" (Jenna Bush Hager on The Today Show) even as Adunni shows us how one courageous young girl can inspire us all to reach for our dreams…and maybe even change the world.
Saturday, March 4, 2023 • 10 AM: Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA, by Amaryllis Fox
Amaryllis Fox's riveting memoir tells the story of her ten years in the most elite clandestine ops unit of the CIA, hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists in sixteen countries while marrying and giving birth to a daughter.
Amaryllis Fox was in her last year as an undergraduate at Oxford studying theology and international law when her writing mentor Daniel Pearl was captured and beheaded. Galvanized by this brutality, Fox applied to a master's program in conflict and terrorism at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, where she created an algorithm that predicted, with uncanny certainty, the likelihood of a terrorist cell arising in any village around the world.
At twenty-one, she was recruited by the CIA. Her first assignment was reading and analyzing hundreds of classified cables a day from foreign governments and synthesizing them into daily briefs for the president. Her next assignment was at the Iraq desk in the Counterterrorism center. At twenty-two, she was fast-tracked into advanced operations training, sent from Langley to "the Farm," where she lived for six months in a simulated world learning how to use a Glock, how to get out of flexicuffs while locked in the trunk of a car, how to withstand torture, and the best ways to commit suicide in case of captivity. At the end of this training she was deployed as a spy under non-official cover--the most difficult and coveted job in the field as an art dealer specializing in tribal and indigenous art and sent to infiltrate terrorist networks in remote areas of the Middle East and Asia.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 • 10 AM: Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family, y by Robert Kolker
Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the American dream. After World War II, Don's work with the Air Force brought them to Colorado, where their twelve children perfectly spanned the baby boom: the oldest born in 1945, the youngest in 1965.
In those years, there was an established script for a family like the Galvins--aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony--and they worked hard to play their parts. But behind the scenes was a different story: psychological breakdown, sudden shocking violence, hidden abuse.
By the mid-1970s, six of the ten Galvin boys, one after another, were diagnosed as schizophrenic. How could all this happen to one family? What took place inside the house on Hidden Valley Road was so extraordinary that the Galvins became one of the first families to be studied by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Their story offers a shadow history of the science of schizophrenia, from the era of institutionalization, lobotomy, and the schizophrenogenic mother to the search for genetic markers for the disease, always amid profound disagreements about the nature of the illness itself. And unbeknownst to the Galvins, samples of their DNA informed decades of genetic research that continues today, offering paths to treatment, prediction, and even eradication of the disease for future generations.
Saturday, May 20, 2023 • 10 AM: The Lost Apothecary, by Sarah Penner
Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.
Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary's in a stunning twist of fate—and not everyone will survive.
Saturday, July 22, 2023 • 10 AM: Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr
In the 15th century, an orphan named Anna lives inside the formidable walls of Constantinople. She learns to read, and in this ancient city, famous for its libraries, she finds what might be the last copy of a centuries-old book, the story of Aethon, who longs to be turned into a bird so that he can fly to a utopian paradise in the sky. Outside the walls is Omeir, a village boy, conscripted with his beloved oxen into the army that will lay siege to the city. His path and Anna's will cross.
In the present day, in a library in Idaho, octogenarian Zeno rehearses children in a play adaptation of Aethon's story, preserved against all odds through centuries. Tucked among the library shelves is a bomb, planted by a troubled, idealistic teenager, Seymour. This is another siege.
And in a not-so-distant future, on the interstellar ship Argos, Konstance is alone in a vault, copying on scraps of sacking the story of Aethon, told to her by her father.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 • 10 AM: The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes
Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve, hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt's new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically.
The leader, and soon Alice's greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who's never asked a man's permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky.
What happens to them--and to the men they love--becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty, justice, humanity, and passion. These heroic women refuse to be cowed by men or by convention. And though they face all kinds of dangers in a landscape that is at times breathtakingly beautiful, at others brutal, they're committed to their job: bringing books to people who have never had any, arming them with facts that will change their lives.
Registration or RSVP not required; simply join us at Calvary Lutheran Church on any of the meeting days listed above. Bring a copy of your book and be ready for a lively discussion and connection time with friends. There's a place for you here!
Past Reads
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
By Gail Honeyman
By Tommy Orange
Sometimes I Lie
By Alice Feeney
By Zora Neale Hurston
I'll Be Your Blue Sky
By Marisa de los Santos
By Joshilyn Jackson
I'm Fine and Neither Are You
By Camille Pagan
When We Believed in Mermaids
By Barbara O'Neal
Summer of '69
By Elin Hilderbrand


Background and purpose: Treatment time is one of the main issues in myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the time to treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction in Zanjan hospitals.
Materials and methods: A descriptive-correlational study was performed in 200 patients with myocardial infarction admitted to educational hospitals in Zanjan, Iran, 2016. Demographic data and time intervals between the pain onset and treatment were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS V16 applying t-test and linear regression model.
(P= 0.01), inadequate income (P<0.001), and not using emergency medical service (P<0.001). According to linear regression, the main predictor of late arrival was insufficient income of patients (P<0.001).
Conclusion: In this study, pre-hospital delay was seen more than in-hospital delay. Therefore, it would be valuable to inform individuals at highest risk for late arrival, particularly those > 60 years of age and living in villages. In fact, this would help such patients to receive appropriate treatments at a significantly shorter time.


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Blue Wave Looms Over Voting Day 2018! Get To The Polls And Vote!
Today is Voting Day! That long-awaited day, the one we've all been waiting for. As voting kicks off on the final day of the 2018 midterm cycles, we've got a few last thoughts to offer.
Down south, it looks like they're trying to cheat people. Our prayers go out to all Democrats. A particular prayer seems due for Stacey Abrams of Georgia, the gubernatorial candidate of that fair state; we wish her the best of luck overcoming the dirty tricks of the Republicans and taking her state back to sane decency.
The disgraceful conduct of the Republicans will color their names for all time.
This Millennial Democrats contributor voted yesterday. A straight blue ticket! A drop of blue water to a strong Blue Wave. It was a beautiful moment for me. I have been waiting for this every single day since November 8 of 2016. I have lived for it. We are going to take back the House and save our country- and we are going to do it today!
Even one branch of Congress will be enough for us to stymie every evil thing they try to do. Forget about Trump getting anything else past legislature. He'll be stuck in his chair from that point on. The Blue Wave's Crest is towering over him as we speak. He is in its shadow.
For all of you who might see this at the last minute- If you are stuck at home today. If you're too sick. If you're too busy- Please take advantages of resources designed to help you get to those polls! Your country needs you, your people need you, your planet needs you!
EVERYTHING we have been doing here for all this time is pointless if we don't make it into those booths.
Now, Millennial Democrats! Today is that day! Let's get out there and vote!
See you at the booths!!
themillennialdemocrats	Culture, Politics and Current Events	Leave a comment November 6, 2018 1 Minute
To Taylor Swift, Millennial Democrat: Thank You, With All Our Hearts.
On Sunday night, Taylor Swift stunned the world with her ringing endorsement of the Democratic Party. She called Marsha Blackburn(R-TN) to account for not sharing American values, and gave a shout out specifically to Democrats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper of Tennessee.
Within the next 24 hours, more than 65,000 people had registered to vote, just in Tennessee.
It was a beautiful moment. The sense of betrayal Democratic women are feeling over the confirmation of alleged molester of women Brett Kavanaugh to our nation's Supreme Court is obviously gigantic. It was a disgraceful moment for the world. But out of the aftermath, a movement began rising.
One of the first ones to come out and speak for it was country music legend Taylor Swift.
It was a huge moment, thematic in the extreme. In the year of the Democratic woman, this has happened. God bless this woman. Swift's silence on the issue of politics has been conspicuous since before the election. Silence has been code for assent this whole time.
Many who would never talk about their support for Trump went out and voted for him. Taylor Swift had not used her power to condemn what was going on around her. That led many to believe she condoned it.
On Sunday night, Taylor blew the dust off that belief.
Taylor Swift's power to reach out and touch other people is obviously massive, but it's worth taking a look at just how massive. Her Twitter following alone is 114 million. That is more than Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders all put together. The fact that she has used that kind of power for the cause of helping us Democrats has left this contributor speechless with gratitude.
As Kamari Guthrie, director of communications for Vote.org, told Buzzfeed on Monday, "Thank God for Taylor Swift."
So what led to this massive turnaround? It certainly has cost her some backlash. The alt-right is furious. "A Betrayal Beyond Words," read one headline I saw.
Early reports, given to US Weekly by an anonymous source, told us that the pop star had broken her long silence because "She doesn't care about haters anymore", and wanted to use her platform for good. But earlier today, in a lengthy Instagram post, Swift gave us the story.
It was her love for the people that did it. Gender orientation and racism were both given as specific causes that drove her to speak out.
"I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love," Swift said.
In fact, that's what's driving a lot of us to speak out, haters or not. All of us Resistors, who have been put through the ugliest times in recent history as the sore winner alt-right trolls have come on threads all across the internet boasting and spouting filth in jubilance over Kavanaugh. Speaking to them is kind of like cleaning up vomit.
Swift is not the first country music star in recent history to break ranks with their conservative base. The Dixie Chicks received a huge backlash in 2003 when their lead singer, Natalie Maines, said they were ashamed that George W. Bush was from Texas just after the Iraq War began. Their base was outraged. They bulldozed their CD's.
In the eyes of the rest of the world, they were superstars.
Taylor Swift will undoubtedly face all manner of slander and revile for this. It will be misogynistic, and it will be hateful. People will be ugly and unfair and cruel.
And none of it will touch her.
This powerhouse of a woman does not need the approval of a bunch of alt-right crazies! For one thing, she's a Millennial Democrat. Her number is many. For another, she's one of the biggest names in music in the world. If you're going to bulldoze all of her CD's, you'd better be ready to dig some new landfills. Knock yourselves out.
So anyway, Taylor Swift, thank you. Thank you very much. We really needed your help. Bless your heart on behalf of the entire human race, welcome to the Blue Wave, and know that this will never be forgotten.
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All Aboard for your Last Chance at Le Onze de la Gare – The Montreal Gazette
The Montreal Gazette - 20 / 11 / 2018
URSULA LEONOWICZ
Currently, Le Onze de la Gare's 10th building is under construction and will be ready for deliveries by next summer.
With the last of its 11 buildings slated for occupancy in summer 2020, it's safe to say that Le Onze de la Gare has been a resounding success — as well as a significant part of the growth that Vaudreuil-Dorion has experienced in its own right.
"It's a city that's undergone major development. The population has doubled in the last 15 years and many businesses are choosing Vaudreuil-Dorion for their headquarters, so it's bringing in a lot of employment. It's getting a lot of national attention as a city that's meeting the needs of all of its residents, whether it be with parks, facilities, activities or services," said Sonia Swift, director of marketing for Quorum, the developer behind the project.
"We're building the second to last building right now — occupancy is for next summer — and the final building is being launched at the beginning of 2019. We're already gathering the names of people that are interested in living at Le Onze de la Gare, because it's going to be their last chance."
Built around a courtyard with a pool, Le Onze de la Gare will have a total of 11 five-storey buildings, each with one- to three-bedroom units offering spacious open-concept layouts, plus a terrace or balcony. The last building will house 47 condos and be located directly adjacent to the amenities, which include a gym and outdoor swimming pool.
"You have lots of different boutiques, restaurants and cafés just across the street, so it's very convenient. Everything that's been developed in Vaudreuil-Dorion for the past 15 years is at your doorstep," Swift said.
"What makes it unique is its location: everything is within walking distance. You even have the Vaudreuil-Hudson train station five minutes away and it brings you straight into Montreal, to Lucien-L'Allier station right downtown. There's a brand-new, state-of-the-art sports complex — the Centre Multisports — that's right next to the station and you have everything there: tennis, badminton, boxing, judo, a climbing wall. You can even do flying trapeze."
Ranked in MoneySense as the fourth best city in the country to raise kids in 2018, Vaudreuil-Dorion has one of the lowest tax rates in the region as well as a new 404-bed hospital coming its way in 2026. The future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital will be built at the intersection of Highways 30 and 40, on Cité-des-Jeunes Boulevard.
"At Le Onze de la Gare, you're buying a great location, but not only that: the prices are very affordable for the amount of square footage," Swift said. "Prices are significantly lower than most projects in the West Island, which is why many people are making the move to Vaudreuil-Dorion."
Le Onze de la Gare was designed by Ruccolo+Faubert to provide residents with modern living spaces, while interior designer Jennifer Bianka-Clermont was inspired by the project's floor-to-ceiling windows.
"It's a very contemporary, modern architecture with very large windows in every room, so it's very bright. Each unit was designed to offer a maximum amount of light," Swift said.
"Because Quorum is a fully-integrated developer, our sales staff accompanies our buyers from start to finish — from the minute they enter the sales office until inspection time. The design centre located inside the sales pavilion showcases the vast choice of materials for flooring, cupboards, countertops and more, making it easy for buyers to select finishings that reflect their own personal, unique style."
Condos range from 660 to 1,381 square feet of bright, open-concept space and are available from $170,900 plus tax (with exterior parking) for a one-bedroom; $198,900 plus tax (with exterior parking) for a two-bedroom; and from $280,900 plus tax (with interior parking) for a three-bedroom.
All units have walk-in closets as well as large kitchen islands and food pantries. Most two- and three-bedroom condos come with two bathrooms and each unit has its own heated storage locker as well.
Boutique-style lobby
Modern reception hall with full-size kitchen
A fully-equipped gym
Outdoor swimming pool and lounge area with firepits and grilling stations
Interior and exterior parking
Delivery and sales office
Currently, the project's 10th building is under construction and will be ready for deliveries by next summer. The final building goes on pre-sale at the beginning of 2019, with occupancy for summer 2020.
Le Onze de la Gare sales office is located at 3169 de la Gare Blvd., Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., J7V 0L5. For more information, visit onzedelagare.com or call 450-804-0039.
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Q: Simplification of way too long Haskell function I wrote a function to query currency exchanges rate from an API. It works fine, but the code is way too long and unreadable. I thought someone would be able to help me simplify this, especially because there are many repeated patterns and operators like the repeated use of
EDIT: I didn't realize that binding anything to pure is absolutely useless!
... <&> (=<<) (something >>= pure) ...

I've just started learning Haskell and therefore don't know many clever operators/functions/lenses that could be used here.
Btw, I am aware that do-notation exists.
forex :: (String, String) -> IO (Maybe (Scientific, UnixTime))
forex cp = (get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ uncurry (++) cp) <&> decode . flip (^.) responseBody <&> (=<<) (parseMaybe (.: "rates") >>= pure) :: IO (Maybe (Map Key (Map Key Scientific)))) <&> (=<<) (Data.Map.lookup (fromString (uncurry (++) cp)) >>= pure) <&> (=<<) ((pure . toList) >>= pure) <&> (=<<) (pure . map snd >>= pure) <&> fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

The received JSON looks like this
{"rates":{"EURUSD":{"rate":1.087583,"timestamp":1649600523}},"code":200}

Thanks in advance.

A: Wow, that is too long. Let's take it step by step; by the end, we will arrive at the following code snippet which I find much more natural to read but which performs exactly the same computation:
forex (c, p) = extractFirstTime c p
    <$> get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ c ++ p)

extractFirstTime c p response = firstTime
    <$> parseAndLookUp c p (response ^. responseBody)

parseAndLookUp c p body =
    decode body >>=
    parseMaybe (.: "rates") >>=
    Data.Map.lookup (fromString (c ++ p))

firstTime = case Data.Map.elems m of
    k:t:_ -> (k, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) t) 0)

Let's see how.

*

*To start, I think it's easier to see and edit if there are strategically chosen line breaks.
forex cp =
    (get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ uncurry (++) cp)
        <&> decode . flip (^.) responseBody
        <&> (=<<) (parseMaybe (.: "rates") >>= pure)
        :: IO (Maybe (Map Key (Map Key Scientific)))
    )
    <&> (=<<) (Data.Map.lookup (fromString (uncurry (++) cp)) >>= pure)
    <&> (=<<) ((pure . toList) >>= pure)
    <&> (=<<) (pure . map snd >>= pure)
    <&> fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

*One of the monad laws is m >>= pure = m, so let's delete >>= pure everywhere. (One each on lines 4, 7, 8, and 9.)
forex cp =
    (get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ uncurry (++) cp)
        <&> decode . flip (^.) responseBody
        <&> (=<<) (parseMaybe (.: "rates"))
        :: IO (Maybe (Map Key (Map Key Scientific)))
    )
    <&> (=<<) Data.Map.lookup (fromString (uncurry (++) cp))
    <&> (=<<) (pure . toList)
    <&> (=<<) (pure . map snd)
    <&> fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

*Another monad law is m >>= pure . f = fmap f m. Let's simplify with that law where possible. (One each on lines 8 and 9.)
forex cp =
    (get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ uncurry (++) cp)
        <&> decode . flip (^.) responseBody
        <&> (=<<) (parseMaybe (.: "rates"))
        :: IO (Maybe (Map Key (Map Key Scientific)))
    )
    <&> (=<<) Data.Map.lookup (fromString (uncurry (++) cp))
    <&> fmap toList
    <&> fmap (map snd)
    <&> fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

*The uses of uncurry are happening because we're not pattern-matching on cp. Let's fix that up. (Lines 1, 2, and 7.)
forex (c, p) =
    (get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ c ++ p)
        <&> decode . flip (^.) responseBody
        <&> (=<<) (parseMaybe (.: "rates"))
        :: IO (Maybe (Map Key (Map Key Scientific)))
    )
    <&> (=<<) Data.Map.lookup (fromString (c ++ p))
    <&> fmap toList
    <&> fmap (map snd)
    <&> fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

*My mental type-checker is going nuts. Let's split this calculation into three different kinds of things: one that works in IO, one that works in Maybe, and one that is pure. First let's split the IO from everything else.
forex (c, p) = extractFirstTime c p
    <$> get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ c ++ p)

extractFirstTime c p response = response
    & decode . flip (^.) responseBody
    & (=<<) (parseMaybe (.: "rates"))
    & (=<<) Data.Map.lookup (fromString (c ++ p))
    & fmap toList
    & fmap (map snd)
    & fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

*Now let's split out the Maybe parts.
forex (c, p) = extractFirstTime c p
    <$> get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ c ++ p)

extractFirstTime c p response = parseAndLookUp c p (response ^. responseBody)
    & fmap toList
    & fmap (map snd)
    & fmap (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

parseAndLookUp c p body =
    decode body >>=
    parseMaybe (.: "rates") >>=
    Data.Map.lookup (fromString (c ++ p))

*And let's split out the pure parts. One of the functor laws is fmap f . fmap g = fmap (f . g), so we can merge the three fmaps in extractFirstTime. At that point, the two arguments to (&) that remain are short enough that we can inline the definition of (&). I'll also use the name (<$>) instead of fmap; I think it reads a bit clearer.
forex (c, p) = extractFirstTime c p
    <$> get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ c ++ p)

extractFirstTime c p response = firstTime
    <$> parseAndLookUp c p (response ^. responseBody)

parseAndLookUp c p body =
    decode body >>=
    parseMaybe (.: "rates") >>=
    Data.Map.lookup (fromString (c ++ p))

firstTime m = m
    & toList
    & map snd
    & (\y -> (head y, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) (y !! 1)) 0))

*Data.Map has a name for map snd . toList, namely, elems. Instead of using head and !!, let's use pattern matching to pick out the elements we want. (All changes are in firstTime.)
forex (c, p) = extractFirstTime c p
    <$> get ("https://www.freeforexapi.com/api/live?pairs=" ++ c ++ p)

extractFirstTime c p response = firstTime
    <$> parseAndLookUp c p (response ^. responseBody)

parseAndLookUp c p body =
    decode body >>=
    parseMaybe (.: "rates") >>=
    Data.Map.lookup (fromString (c ++ p))

firstTime = case Data.Map.elems m of
    k:t:_ -> (k, UnixTime ((CTime . fromRight 0 . floatingOrInteger) t) 0)

There are likely additional beautifying things that could be done (adding type signatures comes to mind, and I have several ideas that change/improve the behavior of the code), but I think by this point you have something that's fairly reasonable to read and understand. Along the way, making things readable has, as a side effect, eliminated the repeated code snippets you found unnerving, so that's a little bonus; but if they had remained, it would be very natural to try to address them as an additional step.


The first in a science fiction series but can be read as a stand-alone.
This series is set far into the future where humanity's Dominion of Man has spread to several planets. But they're at war with an alien race, the Trofts, who have just invaded two human planets at the start of the story.
Jonny Moreau is young man who wants to help people and he thinks that the best way to do it, during a wartime, is to enlist to Army. His parents are concerned but allow him to do that. He's one of the few who are selected to be a new kind of soldier, a Cobra. Cobras undergo a lot of surgeries which make their bones unbreakable, put in servos, and even a nanocomputer which gives them far better reflexes and ready responses to dangerous situations. These enhancements can't be seen so the Cobras are sent to the occupied worlds, to blend in with the civilians already there and to lead the resistance. For years, they do just that and some of them die there, too.
When the war finally ends, the government is wondering what to do with these new kinds of humans. Some of them want to leave the army and return to civilian life, but not all of their enhancements can be taken out. Jonny returns home, too. While his family is welcoming, almost everyone else seems to be afraid of him or at least wary of him. He can't find a job, except as a laborer using his enhanced strength which other men resent. Both he and the government are looking for a solution.
While parts of the book are action adventure, underneath are more serious themes like how humans will treat people different from themselves and just who should have power over other people. Most of the book follows Jonny but we get small flashes of the government workings, as well. The storyline jumps ahead from time to so we get to see Jonny at different times in his life and in different roles, as well. The secondary characters change, too, quite a lot.
This turned out to be quite a different, and more thoughtful read than I anticipated, which is good. We don't really get to know the Troft, though.


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Q: Why don't I get InvalidCastException when casting enum to integer fails? public enum Animal
{
    Dog = 1,
    Cat = 2,
    Cow = 3
}

int animalID = 4;
if ((Animal)animalID == Animal.Dog) // does not throw exception

animalID can't be casted to Animal.
Why don't I get InvalidCastException when casting enum to integer fails?

A: Because it's not an invalid cast.
The value you are casting is out of range for the enum (in this case) but it's not invalid.
As the approved types for an enum are byte, sbyte, short, ushort, int, uint, long, or ulong a cast from integer to enum is perfectly legal.
Source - MSDN

A: This is an intended behaviour and can be pretty useful.  Consider enums defined with the [Flag] attribute.
btw, this is a dupe of
Casting an out-of-range number to an enum in C# does not produce an exception
more answers may be in there :)


Following a number of visits and inspections to Japan since 2010, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) has announced that the first Japan Golf Tourism Convention (JGTC) will take place in October 2018.
Peter Walton, IAGTO's Chief Executive Officer, said Mie was the perfect destination at which to stage the inaugural JGTC.
Walton, who met the Governor of Mie Prefecture during an inspection visit last year, said: "With golf's second outing at the Olympics only three years away, it's the perfect time for Japan to begin rolling out, carefully and cautiously, a national golf tourism strategy in which the JGTC and the Mie Prefecture will play a pivotal role.
"Golf in Japan is extraordinary. There's an incredible range of golf and travel experiences, from Hokkaido in the north to Miyazaki and Okinawa in the south and Kobe, Kyoto and Mie in the centre.
"There are many courses right now in great touristic destinations that would like to have the opportunity to share their unique golf experience with international visitors, albeit carefully controlled and predominantly during weekdays.
"Playing golf in Japan as a visitor is a privilege. One way the visitor is rewarded is by being treated as the most important person in that golf club on that day.
"Very soon golfers from around the world will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy both the ancient and modern culture of Japan by taking a tour of the country via its fairways.
"Making this vision a reality will not happen overnight and, of course, will require a lot of work, co-ordination and preparation. That begins right now with the announcement of the Japan Golf Tourism Convention.
"Famously, Mie hosted the 42nd G7 Summit of World Leaders last year and now it will be hosting the first ever Golf Tourism Summit in Japan!
A record number of 17 IAGTO member suppliers from Japan will be attending next month's Asia Golf Tourism Convention in Danang, Vietnam.


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The Wuhan coronavirus has now killed TWICE as many Americans as two full years of the regular flu; fatality rate in Michigan approaches 10%
In the last flu season, the regular (influenza) flu killed a little over 34,000 Americans, according to CDC statistics. As of today, the coronavirus has now killed over 69,000 Americans — more than double the deaths from the seasonal flu for an entire year.
That means the coronavirus has killed more Americans in just two months than the regular flu might kill in two (typical) years.
No, bro, this isn't "just the flu."
With 69,492 deaths and 185,047 recoveries tracked so far for the USA, the Case Fatality Rate for the coronavirus in the USA now stands at 27%, or 27 out of 100 people dying, while 73 out of 100 people are recovering. (SOURCE: Worldometers.info, accessed May 4th, 2020)
In contrast, the Case Fatality Rate for the regular flu is below 0.1%, meaning fewer than 1 in 1,000 people diagnosed with the regular flu end up dying from it.
The Case Fatality Rate for the coronavirus in Michigan is approaching 10%
At the same time, Michigan has recorded 4,049 deaths out of 43,754 confirmed infections. Using just those raw numbers, you might say the Case Fatality Rate for the coronavirus in Michigan is 9.3%, which is already 93 times higher than the regular flu.
However, many of the confirmed infections are asymptomatic, which means they don't qualify as "cases." A "case" is a person who is symptomatic and has been diagnosed with the infection. That's the definition for the seasonal flu, the coronavirus, and all other infectious diseases. Asymptomatic carriers are never counted as part of the "cases."
So in reality, the number of symptomatic cases in Michigan is below 43,754, which means the Case Fatality Rate is actually higher than 9.3%. It's almost certainly above 10%, which turns out to be a recurring Case Fatality Rate for the world.
A Financial Times analysis published last week found that out of about 3 million confirmed infections worldwide, the number of excess fatalities from any cause was around 300,000. That's roughly a 10% Case Fatality Rate, which is 100 times higher than the Case Fatality Rate of the regular flu.
In truth, the real fatality rate for the coronavirus is even higher, given that fewer people are dying from traffic accidents, work injuries and other causes of catastrophic death, meaning the "excess mortality" figure doesn't capture the full extent of the coronavirus deaths around the world.
In rough terms, it's accurate to state that the Case Fatality Rate for the regular flu is 0.1%, while the Case Fatality Rate for the coronavirus is 10%. That means 1 in 10 people who become symptomatic and are diagnosed with covid-19 end up dying from it.
And that means the coronavirus is two orders of magnitude more deadly than the flu, which is why we're already seeing twice the number of flu deaths now caused by the coronavirus in just two months. It's also why the coronavirus is so incredibly dangerous and needs to be taken seriously, or new outbreaks will quickly overwhelm society as regions attempt to reopen their economies.
CDC warning about new surge starting in June
The coronavirus is just getting started, you see. And the CDC now projects a new surge in infections and deaths by early June, where they say the nation will see 3,000 deaths per day and 200,000 new infections per day. Those projections are likely based in part, we suspect, on the CDC observing thousands of people crowding the beaches of Texas and Florida, mostly refusing to wear masks, acting like #covidiots who are delusional about the danger they face.
The coronavirus laughs at those who fail to take it seriously. It will come surging back with a vengeance, doubling every 3-4 days once again, ultimately forcing cities and state into a new round of lockdowns (or, if left completely unmitigated, it will cause millions of deaths in the USA alone).
We disagree with the CDC's timeline, however, as we believe the second wave won't surge back until August. The CDC thinks it will happen in June, but it's fair criticism to note that our projections have consistently been too conservative, even if they seem outrageous to most people at the time we initially release them.
Either way, it's clear that complacency will lead to catastrophe as we have warned again and again. Soon, it will be clear which states will successfully navigate this pandemic vs. which states will be buried by it.
Stay informed and get prepared. Read Pandemic.news.
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Can the Egyptian King Win the World Cup Top Goal Scorer?
Mohammed Salah has proven to be in a league of his own this Premier League campaign. He has been scoring all types of goals — the majority of which with his left foot but he has a fair share of goals with his right foot and his head as well. The Egyptian has scored long range efforts and tap ins and has the odd free kick to add to his arsenal of highlight reel worthy strikes.
Even with these incredible stats, would I personally make world cup bets for Salah to be named the top goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup in 2018? It would take brave gambler to bet on him winning the Golden Boot this year for many reasons; I will list a few of them below.
Firstly, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp plays a brand of football that suits Salah to a tee. His mantra is "all out attack", with a high pressing game and an attitude that allows his team to go forward as often as possible!
Salah has fitted into the Reds system absolutely perfectly! He slots onto the right wing and can cut in with his left foot and take on defenders as many times as possible during the 90 minutes of play. Klopp does not rely on his wingers to track back into their half like Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho does and this could be one of the reasons why Salah did not perform at his peak under the guidance of the Portuguese tactician.
Salah loves having the license to attack and he delivers more times than not. His stats back that claim up with a whopping 32-goals league goala this season — enough for the Premier League Golden Boot and a new domestic record.
Another reason for Salah's incredible goal return this season has been because of the quality of players playing along side him. To have the speed and skills of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane along side you as a forward definitely does not hurt your chances of scoring goals.
Mo Salah has come up in leaps and bounds since arriving from AS Roma last summer and has proved that he is a match for any opponent — however it may be a bit tougher come the World Cup in Russia.
For Egypt, Salah will not be given the same freedom to attack as he does with Liverpool and he will also be starved of the ball in many games as Egypt are not the top dogs in this tournament and they will most likely only be attacking on the counter-attack.
The quality of the Egyptian team is not as high as the Reds and that will also be a detriment to the number of chances Salah gets to score. Egypt are in Group A with hosts Russia, Saudia Arabia and Uruguay and in my opinion it will take something special from them to get to the knock-out rounds. Russia will have the home ground advantage while Uruguay are a very quality side with the likes of Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and PSG man Edison Cavani leading their attack.
If I were to make a bet I would first check out World Cup Tips and see what the panel of experts think. If Egypt can't get out of their group, Salah will be hard pressed to win the Golden Boot!


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Composting combines nitrogen-rich and carbon-rich ingredients, and microbial activity breaks them down into compost rich in nutrients and organic material that will boost the health of your garden. Avid composters talk of balancing "greens" and "browns"--nitrogen- and carbon-rich ingredients, respectively--and eggshells are identified as a "green" ingredient that will promote the reproduction of helpful soil bacteria. Eggshells also add calcium to your garden soil, which prevents certain nutritional deficiencies, and which plants like tomatoes and peppers especially need to thrive.
Select a place for a compost heap or bin. Compost expert Barbara Pleasant recommends keeping it close to the kitchen or the garden, where it will eventually be used. While well-balanced compost piles don't stink, for your neighbors' sake, keep in mind how others use adjacent properties when selecting a location. If scavengers like rats, raccoons or dogs might be a problem, be sure you use a bin with a tight cover.
Begin adding ingredients. Eggshells are "green" ingredients along with fresh, wet ingredients like vegetable peels, grass clippings and coffee grounds. Brown ingredients include dry items like paper scraps, dead leaves, twigs and straw.
Consider your ingredient balance. Unless you're in a hurry for usable compost, compost happens with or without human interference, so you don't need to monitor the proportion of green and brown ingredients too closely. However, adding too many eggshells or other greens may cause unpleasant odors, while too few greens may dry out the pile and stop microbial activity altogether. Generally, a balance of about two parts brown to one part green gets the job done. Since most gardeners don't have enough eggshells to achieve an adequate proportion of green using them alone, add other green items to provide nitrogen for your soil microbes.
Add higher proportions of eggshells and other green ingredients if you want to generate hot compost. Hot compost is ready faster and also suitable for composting riskier items, like manures, weeds and diseased plants, because the heat kills any seeds or pathogens. Hot compost requires more nitrogen-rich ingredients to increase microbial reproduction, and equal proportions of nitrogen- and carbon-rich ingredients generally start compost cooking. Be sure to turn your hot compost regularly to check for ingredient balance and ensure equal cooking time.
Eggshells have uses to the gardener outside of the compost bin. Because they are high in calcium, adding them to the bottom of the hole when you plant vegetables from the nightshade family--tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and potatoes--will provide the extra nutrients that these calcium-loving plants need and prevent nutritional diseases, like blossom end rot. Scattering crushed eggshells around plants afflicted by slugs and cutworms will stave off these pests, as they avoid the sharp shells that cut their tender undersides.
To speed up composting, crush eggshells before adding them to the pile. Items broken into smaller pieces compost faster.


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Nevada County Police Blotter: Caller reports suspicious "weed thief" vehicle
Grass Valley Police Department
4:17 a.m. – A caller from Sutton Way requested assistance with her adult son. The caller has ongoing issues with her son taking things from her. The caller advised her son had taken a key from her purse when he went outside. The son advised he took the key because the caller locks him out. The son returned the caller's key.
7:49 a.m. – A caller from South Auburn Street reported a male who was in the shop appeared to be intoxicated and the caller was worried he would leave in a vehicle and cause an accident.
1:18 p.m. – A caller Joerschke Drive reported that a female went into the leasing office and demanded the property owner's name, as she had fallen in the parking lot. The caller asked her to leave and she did not, and was taking photos of the property. Later contact was made with the caller who said that the lady left. After investigating it was determined the fall occurred on the neighboring property.
2:49 p.m. – A caller from Sierra College Drive reported gas was taken from company trucks and one of them had its gas line cut.
5:13 p.m. – A caller from Yuba River Court reported a shoplifter getting ready to leave. The suspect took the security tag off a pair of boots and had them on their feet. The person also had gloves and was carrying pants.
5:44 p.m. – A caller from Race Street reported a male had been walking back and forth across from her residence for the last two hours, and throwing his hands up in the air.
10:12 p.m. – A caller from West Main Street reported a male with a bottle of alcohol was screaming and yelling, walking down the middle of the street.
10:36 p.m. – A caller from South Auburn Street reported a male subject walking around and talking gibberish and bothering customers.
Nevada City Police Department
11:44 a.m. – A caller from Lower Grass Valley Road reported the cold theft of a Smith & Wesson.
2:03 a.m. – A caller from Old Downieville Highway reported someone laying in the middle of the roadway. The caller advised the male was not injured but seemed disoriented.
Nevada County Sheriff Office
9:42 a.m. – A caller from Cattle Drive reported cold theft of mining equipment.
10:25 a.m. – A caller from Dixon Road reported a suspicious vehicle that had "weed thief" written all over it with a Sharpie. The caller believed people were living in the vehicle.
11:04 a.m. – A caller from Tyler Foote Road reported vandalism that occurred in April 2022. The caller wanted to file a report.
1:38 p.m. – A caller from Kentucky Flat Road requested assistance regarding squatters on the property cooking drugs.
1:40 p.m. – A caller from Carrie Drive reported a possible drunk driver in a duly pick-up, swerving all over the roadway.
2:00 p.m. – A caller from Oak Ridge Drive reported her neighbor's car alarm had been going off four different times in the past 30 minutes.
2:20 p.m. – A caller from Globe Lane requested assistance from Animal Control regarding a neighbor's livestock and dogs always at large.
2:44 p.m. – A caller from Tara Lane reported six to seven goats in their front yard eating all their plants. The caller requested someone pick them up.
8:35 p.m. – A caller from Ridge Road reported the soccer referees were threatened by fans. They were escorted off the field but not off campus.
9:51 p.m. – A caller from McKnight Way reported a snow plow truck with rocks flying from the vehicle, causing damage to the caller's vehicle.
—Jennifer Nobles


Compared to other corporate functions, women are significantly underrepresented in IT leadership positions. According to CEB data, women currently represent 38 percent of all functional leaders in North America. However, they represent just 28 percent of IT leaders.
The potential for negative public scrutiny is a primary concern stemming from this gender gap, but there is another often hidden concern: An IT gender gap can create challenges in effectively delivering on customer services. As IT shifts from serving as builders of internal IT products towards builders of customer-facing digital service experiences, it's critical to have IT leaders reflect the customer base that they serve.
Take the retail industry, for example. Retail has the highest levels of women in IT and women in IT leadership. In the retail industry, women represent 35 percent of all IT employees and 38 percent of IT leaders. Retail leaders tell us that there are competitive advantages to having women influence the design and build of digital customer experiences, as women represent such a large share of their customer base.
There are other business benefits to creating a more diverse and inclusive team culture. CEB data reveals that workers in highly diverse and inclusive organizations show a 26 percent increase in team collaboration and an 18 percent increase in team commitment. Additionally, employees who are part of organizations with high levels of diversity exert 6 percent more discretionary effort and report a 7 percent higher intent to stay than their peers in organizations that have low levels of diversity.
Workers in highly diverse and inclusive organizations show a 26 percent increase in team collaboration and an 18 percent increase in team commitment.
Despite the benefits of increasing diversity, it's proven a challenge for many IT organizations. One reason is that it's difficult to keep women in technology fields throughout their career. According to a study in Harvard Business Review, 56 percent of women in technology roles leave their employer mid-career. The most departures happen in the first few years of women's careers, but women leave across all levels—from the most junior to the most senior. Also of note: the study found that women in the high-tech industry leave their jobs at more than twice the rate of their male colleagues.
IT leaders share the responsibility for keeping women in IT roles with HR and diversity teams. There are two strategies this group should employ to improve retention of women.
One of the most important predictors of retention for women managers is their satisfaction with workplace flexibility. This includes their ability to work remotely and have some control over their working hours. CEB data indicates nearly half of women managers who report being satisfied with workplace flexibility also report a high intent to stay in their current roles. However, of those who are not happy with their workplace flexibility, only 17 percent have a high intent to stay.
For some companies, creating a formal flextime policy is the first step. Those that already have formal policies should start or continue to highlight the policies in interviews and job descriptions. Leaders should also emphasize in interviews how their teams actually use flexible working arrangements, ensuring candidates understand that this is not just a benefit that exists on paper, but also in practice.
Mentoring is a critical tool for engagement and retention of emerging leaders, as it provides guidance and visibility. In IT, providing mentors for emerging women leaders is especially important given the lower share of women that they see in leadership positions.
It also helps mentees better understand the career paths of female leaders, which is an important retention driver for women. According to CEB research, women who have high visibility into future career opportunities are five times more likely to report having high intent to stay at their current organization than women with low visibility.
A few leading organizations have also taken an additional step to create individual and group mentoring programs for women in IT. The combination of those programs ensure women not only have mentors, but that they also have access to guest speakers and peer-to-peer networking to encourage connectivity across the female community.
Despite the benefits of gender diversity for the IT team, the company, and the company's reputation, increasing the share of women leaders in IT has proven difficult for many leading organizations. But the IT leaders who are successful will not only have better pipelines of female talent, but also the potential to create competitive advantage in terms of broader engagement of employees and customers.
Kris van Riper is a Practice Leader at CEB, a best practice insight and technology company. During her career, she has worked with CFOs, CIOs, senior IT executives, and shared services executives at Fortune 500 companies and in the federal government.