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Maya Forstater wins again
Last year Maya Forstater won her appeal against an employment tribunal which had rejected her case for unfair dismissal. She'd lost her job at the Centre for Global Development for saying that people cannot change their biological sex and launched an appeal, only for the tribunal judge, extraordinarily, to rule that her gender critical views were ""not worthy of respect in a democratic society". This was overturned in what has become something of a landmark ruling in establishing that a belief in biological sex is protected under the Equality Act.
Now, in a further employment tribunal case, she's won again:
Maya Forstater suffered direct discrimination when the Centre for Global Development (CGD), where she was a visiting fellow, did not renew her contract or fellowship, an employment tribunal found on Wednesday.
The tribunal also ruled that Forstater, the executive director of Sex Matters, suffered victimisation with respect of the removal of her profile from CGD's website.
Its decision comes after Forstater successfully brought a test case to establish that gender-critical views are a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act. She initially lost that case at an employment tribunal in 2019 but won on appeal last year. The case was then sent back to the tribunal to decide whether her claim had been proved on the facts.
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The Tribunal also recognised that Ms Forstater had been entitled to criticise those holding an opposite view to her, and had done so legitimately. The Tribunal found in particular that the mere fact that offence may be taken to a particular statement was not sufficient to render it incapable of legal protection. This included describing opposing views as "stupid, dangerous or unfair" and the statement that allowing male-bodied individuals access to women-only spaces gave rise to "an increase in risks, threats and discomfort" to women.
Forstater, a public policy researcher, who co-founded human rights organisation Sex Matters a year ago, welcomed the verdict.
"My case matters for everyone who believes in the importance of truth and free
speech.
"We are all free to believe whatever we wish. What we are not free to do is compel others to believe the same thing, to silence those who disagree with us or to force others to deny reality.
"Human beings cannot change sex. It is not hateful to say that; in fact it is important in order to treat everyone fairly and safely. It shouldn't take courage to say this, and no one should lose their job for doing so.
"I am pleased that the Tribunal has allowed me to put on record what happened to me at the Center for Global Development. The tribunal has found that I was a victim of discrimination because I stated that biological sex is real and important, a view shared by the vast majority of people in this country. I hope employers will take note of the judgment.
"I would like to thank my family, who have gone through this with me over the past three years, and my legal team: barristers Ben Cooper QC and Anya Palmer, and my solicitor Peter Daly. Above all I want to thank the thousands of women and men who sent me their support, and in particular JK Rowling for standing by me in the darkest of days.
"To hear that my case has helped other people to speak up against unfair and
discriminatory practices at work makes the hardship of the last three years easier to bear. All those who are fighting similar battles — and there are many such people now — have my solidarity and support.
"I also want to thank all the brilliant organisations fighting to protect sex-based
rights. They will make the world a safer, fairer place for women and girls. They are stepping into the democratic space that well-funded organisations like CGD have vacated through cowardice.
"CGD's unfair treatment of me, and prejudice against people who believe that sex is real, changed my life. If the organisation hadn't ended my employment, I would never have co-founded Sex Matters. I would never have had the opportunity to be part of the amazing movement in the UK to re-assert the importance of sex-based rights.
We have had enough of being sidelined in language, law, policy and public spaces. This judgment is further evidence that the tide is turning."
Every woman who's been harassed, silenced, bullied or lost employment because of her gender critical beliefs is freer and safer today, thanks to the warrior that is @MForstater. 🎉#SexMatters #IStandWithMaya https://t.co/xYV6eNo8WY
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 6, 2022


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Q: Deconstructing values nextjs: ReferenceError: Cannot access 'XXX' before initialization I am using Apollo Client with Nextjs and would like to deconstruct values for easier reading.
I am trying to do this insisde pages/index.js
import { useQuery } from '~/lib/apollo'
return {
    const { data: { allAwards = []} = {} } = useQuery(allAwards) //ReferenceError: Cannot access 'allAwards' before initialization
    .....
}

lib/apollo
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    fetchPolicy: 'cache-and-network',
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  })
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A: You're using destructuring assignment to declare a variable named allAwards from the value returned by the useQuery hook -- and then you try to pass that same variable to the hook. As the error indicates, you can't use a variable before its declared.
const { data: { allAwards = []} = {} } = useQuery(allAwards)
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There's no reason to use a query result as the first parameter in useQuery in the first place -- this value should always be a DocumentNode object (which is what's returned when you use the gql tagged template). Maybe you have a naming conflict in there somewhere?

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Q: Adding Gridview into columns makes the page empty. Flutter I'm trying to add a gridview that has 2 columns and 3 rows. My problem is that when I try to add it to my Row it makes the whole page disappear. Here is my code
class HomePage extends StatelessWidget{
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Scaffold(
      appBar: new AppBar(
        elevation: 0.5,
        title: Text("Home", style: TextStyle(fontSize: 15, color: Colors.black45)),
        centerTitle: true,
        backgroundColor: Colors.white,
      ),
      body: SingleChildScrollView(
        child: Column(
          children: <Widget>[
            new Container(
              margin: const EdgeInsets.all(25),
              child: Text("Shop Category", style: new TextStyle(fontSize: 18, color: Colors.black, fontFamily: 'Raleway'),textAlign: TextAlign.left,),
            ),
            new GridView.count(
              primary: true,
              crossAxisCount: 2,
              children: <Widget>[
                new Image.asset('assets/images/meat.jpg')
              ],
            )
          ],
        )
      ),
    );
  }

A: Column and GridView both take the full screen as it is the default behavior of both widgets, so we have to shrink GridView to the minimum size, that should be occupied in the screen.
GridView.count(
              primary: true,
              shrinkWrap: true,
              physics: NeverScrollableScrollPhysics(),
              crossAxisCount: 2,
              children: <Widget>[
                new Image.asset('assets/images/meat.jpg')
              ],
            )

shrinkWrap:true - With this GridView only occupies the space it needs.
physics: NeverScrollableScrollPhysics() - It disables the scrolling functionality of GridView, which means now we have only SingleChildScrollView who provides the scrolling functionality.

A: Just add the shrinkWrap property to your GridView
new GridView.count(
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Euro Area and the IMF
Fiscal Spillovers in the Euro Area: Letting the Data Speak
Era Dabla-Norris ; Pietro Dallari ; Tigran Poghosyan
Disclaimer: IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.
We estimate a panel VAR model that captures cross-country, dynamic interlinkages for 10 euro area countries using quarterly data for the period 1999-2016. Our analysis suggests that fiscal spillovers are significant and tend to be larger for countries with close trade and financial links as well, as for fiscal shocks originating from larger countries. The current account appears to be the main channel of transmission, although strong trade integration among countries in the euro area and spillback effects tend to zero-out the net trade impact in some cases. A subsample analysis shows that the effects of fiscal policy have changed over time, with larger estimated domestic multipliers and spillovers between 2011 and 2014.
Working Paper No. 17/241
Austria Belgium Euro Area Finland Fiscal policy Fiscal stimulus and multipliers France Germany Ireland Italy Netherlands Portugal Spain Spillovers Vector autoregression
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A few years ago, Cambridge Assessment faced a growing problem. The nonprofit firm, which is affiliated with Cambridge University in the U.K., wanted to expand its capacity to process and evaluate exams but was limited by an inadequate legacy system. Along with project development partner Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cambridge Assessment determined that SAP HANA was the ideal platform for a new application for processing exam results.
In this video, Cambridge Assessment's Darlene Crossley, threshold program director, and Ian Simpson, head of the center of excellence, explain how the native HANA system is meeting the firm's need for growth. The two spoke at SAPPHIRE Now 2015 held recently in Orlando.
"We started our business transformation SAP program back in 2010 after it was recognized that we had a set of in-house built solutions that just wouldn't support the business plan going forward," says Crossley. "They weren't scalable and they weren't flexible enough as we moved the business into the future."
Using HANA meant that they could move away from the hard-coded, processing-intensive legacy system operation into real-time operation, Simpson explains. "It allows us to bring in some flexibility in the way that we determine the results and that allows us to strip out a lot of the hard coding and also monitor the results that we see coming out in real time, rather than waiting sometimes up to 40 hours in our legacy systems," he says.
Simpson adds that Cambridge Assessment is well on its way to meeting its goal of processing 8 million grades per year. This means processing at least 7,000 grades per second during peak season. Simpson says the new system has already achieved 8,000 grades per second in current testing. Once testing has completed, the full application is expected to roll out in September 2015.


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Migration service officers taken hostage at Moscow storehouse
Published time: 5 Aug, 2009 10:31 Edited time: 5 Aug, 2009 14:31
A standoff between federal migration officers and private security personnel has occurred in Moscow's east. Eight federal migration service officers were taken hostage.
The officers were performing a routine inspection at one of the food storage facilities in the eastern part of the capital. The hostages were threatened with being shut inside a freezer.
Konstantin Poltoranin from the Federal Migration Service has given RT the details of the incident.
"Federal Migration Service officers, accompanied by the Federal Security Services and local policemen, were performing a routine check of a food storage facility. As usual, they were unarmed. But when they detected eight illegal immigrants, the security personnel at the facility tried to prevent the officers from continuing their work."
According to Poltoranin, they were locked in one of the hangars and even threatened to be locked inside one of the refrigerator facilities.
"Arriving on the scene, police backup also faced resistance. Later, all the officers were released.Currently, an investigation team is working at the scene. It will determine later whether any charges will be brought against the security company or the facility's owner. All the illegal immigrants have been taken to a local police station," Poltoranin said.
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Tony Vlachos: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
By	Andrea Reiher
Updated Oct 1, 2020 at 9:44am
Tony Vlachos is one of the 20 returning winners of Survivor all vying for their second (or in one case, third) time to be crowned Sole Survivor. Season 40 is a season made up of all people who have previously won the game.
Vlachos has returned to the game for the third time. He previously appeared on season 28, Survivor: Cagayan, "Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty," which he won, and season 34, "Game Changers," where he was the second person voted out.
Read on for the rundown on Vlachos in our 5 Fast Facts below.
UPDATE: Since being crowned the second two-time winner in Survivor history and taking home the unprecedented $2 million prize, Vlachos has been laying low, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. After he won, he told Entertainment Tonight that the precarious economic situation happening during the pandemic caused him to rethink what he was going to do with his prize money.
"It opened up my eyes to see how [important] financial security it is," said Vlachos. "Anything can happen. Right now we're going through people losing their jobs. The first million that I won with Survivor, I invested in a lot of properties… the best thing to do is to pay off those mortgages and be secure."
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1. Tony Is Proud of His Greek Heritage
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Tony Vlachos is the son of Greek immigrants, something he is very proud of. He writes on his website, "Many ask where my accent is from. I'm not too sure what kind of accent I have, but I can tell you that I'm 100 percent Greek! (Both of my parents are 100 percent Greek and were born and raised in Greece.
He also said in his pre-"Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty" profile that his dad is his inspiration in life for being "a great role model," something Tony aspires to be for his children. And when he won the million dollars, he told Passport Health that one of his main goals for his winnings was to take his family to Greece.
"After setting up a college fund for my daughter and my new baby boy that is expected any day now, I would like to take my family and travel to Greece, which is where I am from," said Vlachos.
2. He Was a New Jersey Police Officer
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According to his website, Vlachos graduated high school in 1992 and then found himself "jumping from job to job" and making just enough money to support himself "through [his] partying years." But after that grew tiresome, he became a police officer, something he had always aspired to do.
"Since I was a child, I always looked up to and respected law enforcement officers. I would always see the men and women in blue, patrolling my neighborhood. I would fantasize of what it would be like to be as brave and heroic as they were," writes Vlachos. "In the year 2000, my fantasy became reality. I became one of them … a brave and heroic figure, courageously putting my safety in harm's way to help and protect others, without hesitation."
He adds, "Since the year 2000, while at work, I literally risk my life every day to protect the safety of others. Literally risking my life on the streets to protect others, IS my way of honoring my badge which is far beyond words! It's the best career I could ever ask for and I enjoy every minute of it."
However, since his second time playing Survivor, Vlachos has also started a little side hustle. He tells Xfinity that he went into real estate and started flipping houses. He is also currently "building a nice big house for [his] family."
3. Tony is Married with Two Children
Tony Vlachos website
Vlachos met his wife, Marissa, in 2007 while on the job because she was a fellow police officer. They became engaged in July 2010 when he proposed while on a picnic at the beach, then they were married in June 2012 and honeymooned in Bermuda.
They found out they were expecting a baby just two months after the wedding and in February 2013, their daughter Anastasia Marie was born. Vlachos then left to film Survivor when Anastasia was just five months old. Upon returning from the show, Marissa got pregnant just two months later and baby boy, Constantine, was born in June 2014.
At the time, he told People, "I'm truly speechless and can't find the words to express my feelings right now. I'm truly blessed … just when I thought life couldn't get any better for us, BANG BANG! My baby boy Constantine Anthony was born!"
4. Tony Was a Divisive Survivor Contestant
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The season that he won, Vlachos basically flew by the seat of his pants. Even host Jeff Probst called him "incredibly reckless" and compared him to a "Tasmanian Devil" when he named his Top 10 winners for Parade in 2015. But Probst also said he's never seen anything like it.
"He was so gifted that he could make a mistake and recover because he was lapping you, so that he was able to actually catch back up and fix his mistake. It's almost like he had his own time machine. I've never seen anyone play with that much energy and juggle that many balls at once, and pull it all off," said the longtime Survivor host.
During his winning season, Vlachos rankled a few contestants and viewers by swearing on his dead father's grave, which he told Parade wasn't his strategy going in, it just kind of happened.
"When I was making those promises, when I was swearing on my kid and everything else, my heart was in the right place at that time. It really was. It wasn't my strategy to come in there and swear on my family and swear on everything I love. It wasn't my strategy. My heart was in the right place at that moment," says Vlachos.
That reckless strategy came back to bite him when he played a second time. He butted heads with Sandra Diaz-Twine and she promptly turned the entire tribe against him, sending him home second.
5. Tony Says He's Going to Play a Quieter Game This Time
Which #Survivor champion are you rooting for?! Let us know in the comments!
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In a pre-"Winners at War' interview with Xfinity, Tony says he's "going to be quiet" this time around because "there are enough personalities out here that [he] can just sit back and watch them."
He also explains why he came out with guns blazing in his second stint on the show and what he learned from that experience.
"I was overcompensating for my fear of failure. I didn't want to lose. I won one [season] and didn't want to come in and lose. So, I overcompensated by being a jack*ss and doing stupid (expletive deleted). And it didn't work out," says Vlachos.
He adds, "This time around, I'm doing the same thing I did when I won. I'm going to go into the game and handle everything situationally. That's what's hopefully going to work out for me this time. I'm going to play the player instead of playing the game."
Survivor: Winners at War airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
READ NEXT: Meet the 'Survivor: Winners at War' Cast
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Heres what to know about Tony Vlachos, a contestant on Survivor: Winners at War. He previously won Survivor: Brawn vs Brains vs Beauty.


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Some artists are famous for their use of colors, and others for their 3D perspective.
Some works of art rotate from museum to museum.
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Home » News » Abia needs cleansing – Ohuabunwa
Abia needs cleansing – Ohuabunwa
By Steve Oko
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has claimed that Abia State was mortgaged to idol in 1999 and needed to be cleansed.
The former Leader ECOWAS Parliament who made the claims in a media chat with the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Umuahia, said that time had come for the state to renounce idolatry and be re-dedicated to God.
He accused a former administration of the state of laying a bad foundation which he said, had negative influence in the state.
"Abia was mortgaged to idol in 1999, and time has come for Ndi Abia to renounce it so that evil will be uprooted from the state."
Ohuabunwa who is the Abia North senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 poll, said he was in the race to restore the dignity and voice of Abia North which he lamented had almost gone completely silent at the Senate since 2019.
He accused his successor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of poor representation of the zone, which he said had been reduced to " a comic relief at the red chamber".
The former Senate Committee Chairman on Primary Health and Communicable Diseases, challenged Kalu to explain to Abia North why the N2 billion Uzuakoli- Akara- Ohafia executed by him shortly before the 2019 elections had collapsed.
He said that he should come clean on the quality of work he did on the road, adding that the former Governor should not be seeking re-election if he could not execute a quality road contract awarded to him for his people
Ohuabunwa said that time had come when all those who are part of the pains and misery of Abia North to be voted out of power.
He said that Abia North which is heavily endowed by eminent personalities could not afford to be represented at the National Assembly by " jesters and people with poor knowledge of parliamentary procedure" .
He promised to make the voice of Abia North heard again if elected back to the Senate in 2023.
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An excerpt from Falange armata (translation)
Badalotti, F., Cicioni, M., Formica, D., Ganino, R., Giovannoni, M., Kirby, H., Loiacono, R., Mcpherson, T., Panico, C., Saccardo, J., Scarcella, D., Walker, S., Williams, C. & Maher, B., 2014, In : Journal of Specialised Translation. 22, p. 152-156
A peek around Kevin's Corner: Adapting away substantive limits?
Lee, J. & Gardner, A., 2014, In : Environmental and Planning Law Journal. 31, 4, p. 247-250
Australian industrial relations in 2013
Todd, T., 2014, In : Journal of Industrial Relations. 56, 3, p. 324-330
Charlie Dortch: History and archaeology across three continents
Dortch, J., Balme, J., Bowdler, S. & Randolph, P., 2014, In : Australian Archaeology. 79, p. 78-80
Enrichment in the Law of Unjust Enrichment and Restitution by AVM Lodder. Book review by John Tarrant
Tarrant, J., 2014, In : Commercial Law Quarterly. December 2013 - February 2014, p. 36
Guest Editors' Introduction to the Special Issue on FIFO Work
Rainnie, A., Michelson, G., Goods, C. & Burgess, J., 2014, In : Australian Bulletin of Labour. 40, 2, p. 92-97 5 p.
Introduction: De-centring ethical assumptions by re-centring ethical debate in African archaeology
Giblin, J. D., King, R. & Smith, B., 2014, In : Azania. 49, 2, p. 131-135
Introduction to Ann Curthoys Celebration
Damousi, J. & Lydon, J., 2014, In : Journal of Australian Studies. 38, 4, p. 381-382
Introduction to Special Issue of South East Asia Research - Education for a Tolerant and Multicultural Indonesia
Parker, L. & Hoon, C., 2014, In : South East Asia Research. 22, 4, p. 459-465
Introduction to the issue on English in Australia: Variation and change in diverse speech communities
Rodriguez Louro, C., 2014, In : Australian Journal of Linguistics. 34, 4, p. 433-435
Laila Wadia's "Introducing Signor Rosso"
Cusmano, R., Fahey, G., Giaccio, I., Graziano, G., Harcourt, G., Loiacono, R., Maestri, E., Mcgilvary, B. & Scarcella, D., 2014, In : The AALITRA Review. 8, p. 41-45
Las Vegas in the Rearview Mirror: the city in theory, photography and film
Vujosevic, T., 2014, In : Journal of Architectural Education. 68, 2, p. 294-295
Narratives of death and emotional affect in late medieval chronicles
Marchant, A., 2014, In : Parergon: Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies. 31, 2, p. 81-98
Preterm birth, intrauterine infection, and fetal inflammation
Kemp, M., 2014, In : Frontiers in Immunology. 5, DEC, p. 574
Premature Obstetric Labor
Professor David Plowman AM (1942-2013)
Promoting Compliance in an Evolving Climate Regime, Book Review by Erika Techera
Techera, E., 2014, In : Journal of Environmental Law. 26, 1, p. 174-175
Review of Natan Sznaider, Jewish Memory and the Cosmopolitan Order: Hannah Arendt and the Jewish condition
Curthoys, E. J., 2014, In : Journal of Modern Jewish Studies. 13, 3
Taming a 'many-headed' monster: Tarricone's taxonomy of metacognition
Bannister-Tyrrell, M., Smith, S., Merrotsy, P. & Cornish, L., 2014, In : TalentEd. 28, p. 1-12
The Crisis in English Studies
Reid, I., 2014, In : English in Australia. 49, p. 36-42
The Incorporation of Human Rights Fair Trial Standards into Australian Extradition Law
Johnston, P., 2014, In : AIAL Forum. 76, p. 20-42
The little magazine in the digital age: 2006-2014
Hughes-D'Aeth, T., 2014, In : Westerly. 59, 2, p. 197-206
The Rediscovery of U 170: Runestones, Churchyards, and Burial Grounds in Sweden
Mcleod, S., 2014, In : Journal of the North Atlantic. 2014, p. 1-8
The SLI construct is a critical link to the past and a bridge to the future. Commentary on Bishop, D. V. M., Ten questions about terminology for children with unexplained language problems
Taylor, C., 2014, In : International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 49, 4, p. 381-415
Tort Law Defences. Book review by Peter Handford
Handford, P., 2014, In : Torts Law Journal. 21, 3, p. 287-291
Watch this space: childhood, picturebooks and comics
Gibson, M., Nabizadeh, G. & Sambell, K., 2014, In : Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics. 5, 3, p. 241-244
When can a party to contested proceedings have leave to adduce evidence from an adversarial expert when a single expert has already been appointed?
Ingleby, R., 2014, In : Family Law Review. 4, p. 249-254
(Editors of volume 36)
Konishi, S. & Nugent, M. ., 2013, In : Aboriginal History. 36, p. all
Albie Thoms (dissimilis aliqua alia)
Mudie, P., 2013, In : Senses of Cinema. 66, p. NA
A Psychogeographical Exploration of Disappearance and Dis/Orientation in London's East End
Boettcher, H., 2013, In : Stet. 3, p. 1-13
A reply to Jotzo and Hatfield-Dodds
Beeson, M. & Stone, D., 2013, In : Australian Journal of Political Science. 48, p. 499-500
Ikin, V. & Mckenzie, K., 2013, In : Journal of Commonwealth Literature. 48, 4, p. 461-470
Bankrupting Nature: Denying Our Planetary Boundaries
Techera, E., 2013, In : Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law. 15, p. 189-194
Best of Times, Worst of Times and End Times: Eight Books about Australia's Past, Present and Future
Ritter, D. & Panegyres, J., 2013, In : Australian Journal of Politics and History. 59, 3, p. 457-467
Book review: Post-Wall German Cinema and National History: Utopianism and Dissent
Ludewig, A., 2013, In : Monatshefte. 105, 2, p. 359-360
BOOK REVIEW - Art and Visual Culture on the French Riviera, 1956-1971: The Ecole de Nice
Lancaster, R., 2013, In : French Studies. 67, p. 128-129
Book Review - Using Corpora in Contrastive and Translation Studies
Ji, M., 2013, In : International Journal of Translation Studes. 25, 2, p. 301-305
Climate change, law, and criminology
Southalan, J., 2013, In : Oil, Gas and Energy Law. 11, 5, p. 12pp
Digital Renaissance Editions
Hirsch, B., 2013, In : Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies. 13, 4, p. 136-139
Editorial: Architecture, Evidence, and "Evidentiality"
Leach, A., Taylor, W. & Stickells, L., 2013, In : Architectural Theory Review. 18, 1, p. 1-7
Bird, D. & Hughes-D'Aeth, T., 2013, In : Westerly. 58, 1, p. 5-6
-Editors of volume 28 Australian Literary Studies-
Dale, L. & Dalziell, T., 2013, In : Australian Literary Studies. 28, 1-2, p. 1-178
Elizabeth Tyler (ed.), "Conceptualizing Multilingualism in Medieval England, c.800-c.1250".
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The Animal Ball at Lancaster House raises £300k with royals and celebrities
Yesterday evening saw societies most glamorous of faces from Cara Delevingne, Poppy Delevingne and Jerry Hall to Rupert Everett and Mario Testino attend the inaugural Animal Ball, at Lancaster House. Adorned in a menagerie of masks, created by the world's top milliners, designers and artists, guests raised a staggering total of over £300,000 and counting, due to absentee bidders, through the silent auction and private donations to support the pioneering partnership between the Elephant Family and Habitat for Humanity.
A selection of guests, friends and committee members attended a private reception in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on the lawns of Clarence House. Awed and wowed by the stunning display of maschieri, both the Prince and the Duchess joined in the reverally by donning classic tiger and elephant venetian inspired mask designed by Piers Atkinson. Guests congregated by a magnificent life-size elephant created by the V&A illustrator of the year, George Butler, showcasing one of the amazing Lancaster Collection – a stunning collection of 19 life sized one-off endangered animal statues including a phenomenal rhino and a pair of mating pygmy hippos from The Chapman Brothers, available in the silent auction that evening – which commenced a parade to Lancaster House for the official start of the Animal Ball.
Guests arrived at Lancaster House to be greeted by iconic designer Michael Howells' vision, set into actuality by prestigious events company Quintessentially Events, transformation of 24 rooms dedicated to the animal kingdom, inviting guests on a magical journey throughout the evening. The grand hall was rocked out by the illustrious Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, comprising a 20 piece ensemble, and an exclusive pre-set from rising star Patrick Wolfe. Guests explored the magnificent venue to discover one room hosting a lavish feast fit for Kings filled with hams, cheeses and breads; through another door, guests were transported into a crochet rainforest from designer Olek, with the hot topic of the night being the Animal 'Love Room' – a small room with videos of animals mating on-loop. To ensure merriment was at every turn, Caprice Holdings provided bars from London's best-loved establishments including Le Caprice, The Ivy, Bam-Bou and private members' club, Annabel's. Each room was partnered with individually themed cocktails including "Rock the Croc" with Ketel One Vodka and "Pinkish Panther" with Don Julio Tequila, all sitting alongside Asahi beer, and a stunning array of canapés and extravagant food offerings kindly donated by Alison Prince.
Tensions mounted through the silent auction of the Lancaster Collection, with many secret bidders sussing out the competition early-on in the evening. High bidders eagerly grabbed the attention of the stylish 'bell-boy' porters to place their next bid which helped to achieve the dramatic total.
The evening also saw the official announcement of next year's creative extravaganza from the Elephant Family, ANIMAL ARK, a full size ark created from reclaimed wood which will see hundreds of endangered animals migrating from all corners of London towards its home in the heart of Hyde Park. Guests were given a privileged preview of the metals frames that will be the basis of next year's magnificent creations including an Antelope, a Rhinoceros, an Elephant and a Giraffe – all which were displayed in pairs, making their way two by two across the Clarence House lawns.
The funds raised from the night will power a pioneering partnership between Elephant Family and Habitat for Humanity, created by leading philanthropists Cyrus & Priya Vandrevala. The charities are working together to solve the challenges of over population and development for both wildlife and people. Due to the huge population booms across Asia, each year hundreds of people lose their lives and homes and millions of rupees worth of crop damage due to elephant migration. In retaliation, the local farmers are killing this endangered animal to protect their families and livelihoods. Over the course of 20013 and 2014, Elephant Family and Habitat for Humanity are uniting to resettle communities away from danger zones, whilst also restoring the migratory routes used of millions of years by the Asian elephant.
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Rohingya Refugees Living in Bangladesh Agree Move to Bay of Bengal Island, Says Official
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Cox's Bazar: Thousands of Rohingya living in Bangladesh refugee camps have agreed to move to an island in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Sunday, despite fears the site is prone to flooding.
Dhaka has long wanted to move 100,000 refugees to the muddy silt islet, saying it would take pressure off the overcrowded border camps where almost a million Rohingya live.
Some 740,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar in August 2017 in the face of a military crackdown, joining 200,000 refugees already in makeshift tent settlements at Cox's Bazar.
Bangladesh's refugee commissioner, Mahbub Alam, said officials overseeing the relocation would be posted to Bhashan Char island in the next few days.
"Approximately 6,000-7,000 refugees have already expressed their willingness to be relocated to Bhashan Char," Alam told AFP from Cox's Bazar, adding that "the number is rising".
He did not say when the refugees would be moved, but a senior Navy officer involved in building facilities on the island said it could start by December, with some 500 refugees sent daily.
Bangladesh has been planning since last year to relocate Rohingya to the desolate flood-prone site, which is an hour by boat from the mainland.
Rights groups have warned the island, which emerged from the sea only about two decades ago, might not be able to withstand violent storms during the annual monsoon season.
In the past half a century, powerful cyclones have killed hundreds of thousands of people in the Meghna river estuary where the island is located.
Rohingya leaders would be taken to Bhashan Char to view the facilities and living conditions, Alam said.
Safety facilities built on the island include a nine-feet (three-metre) high embankment along its perimeter to keep out tidal surges during cyclones, and a warehouse to store months-worth of rations, he added.
Rohingya father-of-four Nur Hossain, 50, said he and his family agreed to relocate to Bhashan Char after they were shown video footage of the shelters.
"I have agreed to go. The camp here (at Leda) is very overcrowded. There are food and housing problems," the 50-year-old told AFP.
There was no immediate comment from the UN, although Bangladeshi officials said they expect a delegation would visit the island in the next few weeks.
A rights activist, who asked to remain anonymous, questioned if the refugees were being moved voluntarily.
"A climate of fear is being created in the camps, which may have prompted some Rohingya to agree to shift to the island," the activist said.
Dhaka has been increasingly frustrated with the stateless minority in Bangladesh since the collapse of a recent repatriation attempt to Myanmar, and have enacted several measures making life
harder for the refugees.
These include blocking 3G and 4G mobile internet, confiscating SIM cards and mobile phones. Bangladesh is also erecting barbed-wire fencing, guard towers and cameras around the camps.
Meanwhile, more than a dozen Rohingya accused of being involved in the murder of a local politician have been shot dead by security forces in recent weeks.
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You want to knock some sense into him, or should I?
Do you have blonde hair and blue eyes?
Probably both. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, except that one. That one is so very wrong.
@boating_guy: So many things wrong with your statement.
this might actually bring a small level of legitimacy to his argument.
#14, how does that legitimise supporting genocide??
That was actually a myth as long as you were catholic and straight you were fine.
Anne Frankly, I bet you did Nazi that coming. Jew better kick him out!
I know right? Just think how that moustache is a fashion no-no now, what a waste.
Time to move on OP.
That's very NATZI of him to say.
If you say it in an English accent, I guess..
Ohh. I meant British accent.
I hope you mean your EX, OP.
You deserve better than that, OP.
Wow should I kick some sense into him?
Any other generic comments that I forgot?
"I don't see how this is an FML"
Ummm... he wouldn't be here, right?


Quite honestly, I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to violent movies, I like to think it's because I'm too empathetic; when someone gets dumped at the junior high dance in front of all his buddies, I feel his pre-pubescent shame, so when I'm witnessing a level of gore that makes The Holocaust look like Woodstock, it becomes hard for me to stomach.
On the plus side, the cinematography and the general look of the whole movie was amazing, they even managed to make Elijah Woods scary. There was no shortage of humor, so long as you take your jokes like I take my coffee, black and bitter, with type O positive added for flavor.
If you found the previous quote in no way offensive, and in fact humorous, Sin City is your type of film.
That movie was awesome!!! Definitely not for girly men.
P.S., I think Elijah Woods already looks creepy in real life, but Sin City took it to another level! I would think twice before asking for his autograph now.
P.P.S, Do you know which part Tarentino directed? I'm not quite sure. I heard it's the part when Jackie Boy and Dwight are driving in the car. Can you confirm that google master?
As I've mentioned to Byron "off-blog", it's hard to find solid information on exactly what scene Tarantino directed.
The best rumors seem to indicate that he directed the scene where Benecio Del Toro (Jackie Boy) is driving in a car with Clive Own (Dwight).
yeahk, that was definitely a weird movie. definitely worth watching, though. i especially loved the brief appearance by rutger hauer.
1) does anybody else find it odd that jessica alba's stripper character was among those females showing the least amount of skin?
2) bruce willis removing both of the guy's weapons was funny the first time; the second time, it was just disturbing.
3) the guy who got shot with the arrow is my hero.
That movie was pretty grotesque. It started to feel like a cartoon, except not one of those warm fuzzy Saturday Morning cartoons.


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Trickle of COVID relief funds helps fill gaps in rural kids' mental health services
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center's building has long been at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian city, but its purpose has evolved.
For 65 years, residents of Nelsonville and the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio traveled to the hilltop hospital seeking care. Then, in 2014, the 15-bed hospital, which was often without patients, closed.
Later, the three-story brick building reopened as a hub for health services. With the help of several funding sources, Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, a nonprofit social service agency, transformed the building into a site for mental health treatment, primary and dental care, and food pantry access.
In June, the organization opened a 16-bed residential mental health treatment program on the former hospital's top floor. The program serves children in rural southeastern Ohio and gives families an option besides sending their kids far away — sometimes out of state — for residential care.
"For a long time, we've been trying to figure out, 'How do we support services being delivered more locally?'" said Samantha Shafer, CEO of Integrated Services for Behavioral Health. "Because when you have the programs here, the work you can do with families is more successful, health outcomes are better."
Efforts to offer residential mental health services at Mary Hill Center, and in other rural Ohio towns, were boosted, in part, by a tiny share of Ohio's $5.4 billion allotment from the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal covid relief law that was passed in 2021.
Congress gave $350 billion to state, local, and tribal governments as part of ARPA, allowing states to decide how they would use the funds. So far, dozens of states have allotted a relatively small portion to improving mental health resources. Ohio is one of a small group of states that further divided their allocation to spend a portion on children's mental health care.
Experts said that using ARPA funds is just one way for states to support children's behavioral health during what health professionals have called "a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health," which was worsened by the pandemic. In an effort led by the American Academy of Pediatrics, multiple organizations wrote to the Biden administration in October, urging it to declare a federal national emergency over children's mental health.
"At the time that ARPA came out, we were really trying to figure out, as a country, how the mental health, behavioral health systems could be bolstered, because, in my opinion, the systems are really broken," said Isha Weerasinghe, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy, a national, nonpartisan group that advocates for policies that help people with low incomes. "And what ARPA was able to do was to provide some foundational dollars to help bolster the systems."
The center has said that ARPA's funding provisions are "insufficient to counter deep systemic and historic inequities" in mental health care. Nonetheless, Weerasinghe said an opportunity exists for the money to have a long-term impact on children's mental health care if applied to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining children's well-being in their communities.
States have until 2024 to allocate their ARPA funding and until 2026 to use it. According to the latest quarterly analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning think tank in Washington, D.C., most states have either completed or nearly completed their allocations. Among states, the median allocation to support mental health services is about 0.5%, based on the CBPP data. For states in the Midwest region, the median is about 3%.
The CBPP numbers showed that by August the mental health allocations varied widely in the mostly rural states where suicide rates repeatedly eclipse the national average by double or more. In some of those, including Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming, officials allocated less than the nationwide median. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Colorado steered nearly 11% of the state's money toward mental health.
Of the $84 million Ohio officials dedicated to pediatric behavioral health facilities, $10 million will go to rural counties in the state's southeast. That is less than half a percent of the state's $5.4 billion ARPA allotment. But clinicians hope it will help address gaps in Appalachian Ohio's mental health services for children.
In recent studies, the Public Children Services Association of Ohio, a nonprofit advocacy group, found that because of gaps in services, some children with behavioral health needs in Ohio were placed out of state or in a distant county for care. The association surveyed the public children's services agencies in 19 counties and found that for most of their cases in 2021, the agencies made many calls before finding a residential treatment facility placement for a child.
In April, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order providing $4.5 million to youth residential treatment facilities to increase their capacity.
In Nelsonville and the rural, hilly country that surrounds it, ARPA money has played a minor role in expanding services.
The new residential treatment facility at Mary Hill Center, which serves 10- to 17-year-olds, was designed for 16 beds. But as of September, because of staffing shortages, the facility operated at limited capacity and had served a maximum of five children at once.
Shafer said non-ARPA money paid for most of the renovations needed to open the floor, but about $1 million from ARPA will help upgrade elevators and bathrooms.
Her organization will use an additional $7 million to build another residential treatment facility — its program modeled after Mary Hill Center's — in Chillicothe, a city about 55 miles west of Nelsonville. That facility will have capacity for 30 beds, but it will start with a cap of 15. Construction is set to begin in January.
Services at the residential facility in Chillicothe will primarily be reimbursed under a new Medicaid program called OhioRISE, which will pay for behavioral health treatment at psychiatric facilities for young people. But the facility will also treat children who aren't enrolled in Medicaid.
Before the rural Ohio projects were approved for ARPA funding, they were each reviewed by Randy Leite, executive director of the Appalachian Children Coalition, a nonprofit that advocates for children's health. He decided which proposals for ARPA-funded projects from the Appalachian region were presented to Ohio's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
"I told people in Columbus I could give them $300 million of ideas to spend money on, but a lot of that wasn't practical and doable," Leite said. Instead, he focused on ideas that were "shovel-ready" — so they could be completed within the ARPA spending time frame — and sustainable.
"A lot of the sustainability is tied to services that are reimbursable," he said.
Leite and the coalition presented Ohio officials with about $30 million in ARPA investment recommendations, including a project meant to expand telehealth capacity in schools. State officials approved only about a third of the total requested. The money went to the Integrated Services for Behavioral Health facilities and Hopewell Health Centers, a federally qualified health center that received about $1.5 million. That money will pay for renovations to its 16-bed child crisis stabilization unit in Gallia County, south of Nelsonville; an expansion of its day treatment program; and enhancements to its school-based mental health programs — including one in Nelsonville's school district.
"For students to learn, they have to have good physical and mental health," said Sherry Shamblin, chief strategy officer of Hopewell Health Centers. "Those supports are really needed for kids to be able to take good advantage of their education opportunities."
KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.
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Source : https://www.salon.com/2022/11/29/trickle-of-relief-funds-helps-fill-gaps-in-rural-kids-mental-health_partner/
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AA Glamping Site of The Year 2021
Concierge Camping in West Sussex has been named by the AA as the UK's Glamping Site of The Year 2021 in the annual caravan and camping awards. This is the first time The AA has given this award for glamping and they selected Concierge Camping as the very first winner – we are delighted!
Park owner Guy Hodgkin said:
"We are blown away to receive this prestigious glamping award. At Concierge Camping we go to great lengths to provide a 5-star camping experience and continue to add improvements to the site. We've come a long way in the last 7 years, and especially over the last year we've added several new features. Winning the Glamping Site of the Year for 2021 awards means a great deal to us and has been gratefully received by our hardworking team."
The 2021 award has been added to our proud collection of AA awards. Concierge Camping was awarded AA Campsite of the Year England & Overall 2019 and AA Campsite of the Year South East England in 2016.
AA Platinum Rating
In 2021 we received the great news that our AA Platinum Rating has been reconfirmed again for 2022 with some amazing feedback and a quality score of 98%! Standout comments from the glowing assessment described Concierge Camping as 'one of the best campsites in Britain' and 'trailblazers within the industry'.
Site improvements in 2021
At Concierge Camping we made use of our time during the lockdown closures to continue making improvements to the site. We built two fantastic new outside heated bar areas which have been extremely popular since we re-opened in April. It's been so rewarding to see guests welcoming the open environment and enjoy morning coffee or sundowners with friends.
Our En-suite Pitch Pods were introduced and made available for guests to use as an optional extra. We found that guests appreciated having their own facilities right next to their pitch, as well as the complementary toiletries. The pods are an add-on to pitch prices (£25.00 per night) with a minimum rental of 3 nights.
The ever-popular and amazing team at NOTSO have continued to offer their delicious street food onsite. With a varied menu and weekend specials available there is always something different and new to try. For those that haven't yet sampled NOTSO food, you are seriously missing out! They are at Concierge Camping on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday evenings. Please book online to select your time of collection and what you would like to order.
Luxury campsite facilities
Concierge Camping has four luxury safari tents and 27 spacious touring pitches. Guests can expect to find high quality facilities throughout the park. We've created a 5-star park with a luxurious feel that is nestled close to stunning surroundings of The South Downs National Park at the historic city of Chichester.
Visitors to the park will enjoy a hotel standard amenities block that boasts the best heating and air conditioning available. Guests can order optional breakfast hampers and make use of the shop serving the finest local produce.
There are also four Emperor Pitches which include day living safari style tents. These have state-of-the-art long burning stove and well appointed kitchens – perfect for rustling up delicious meals from local farm produce. There is also a large dining area and the luxury of a fridge, freezer and dishwasher to hand to lighten the load.
5-star glamping in West Sussex
As we reflect on another successful season we've taken the chance to compile some feedback from the past year. Thank you to everyone who has left us a glowing review so far in 2021. Especially to the AA for naming us Glamping Site of The Year 2021!
Earlier this year we obtained planning permission to extend our park. The exciting new development to expand beyond the stream has been something we've been working on for some time. It will provide accessibility for our wonderful guests to a new magical area. We can't wait to share more news as the developments unfolds. Watch this space!
The Campsite
Since 2015 we have been developing an award winning 5 star campsite in West Sussex near Chichester. When you arrive you will find secluded, modern pitches and hotel standard on-site facilities, all nestled in a stunning rural location. Awarded AA best campsite of the year 2019.
Better than Glamping! Enjoy a luxury adventure break in one of our premium safari lodges. Fully equipped with a kitchen, shower room and beds for 4 or 6 people. We believe our lodges and their facilities are the best you'll find anywhere.
See our Safari Lodges
Situated at the foot of the South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour, Concierge Camping is ideally located for wide ranging coastal and countryside pursuits. We're just 10 miles from West Wittering Beach and 6 miles from Goodwood. Click here to explore our location, and gather some ideas for where to visit during your stay.
View our calendar for live pitch availability and pricing, and to book your Concierge Camping experience up to 12 months in advance. Our pricing structure is very straight forward with no hidden extras.
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We welcome all enquiries and feedback from all of our valued customers. Please click here to access our contact form, address and other contact details for our campsite in West Sussex.
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As the world we live in of the internet and social media continues to change before our very eyes, one thing continues to change constantly right along with it: dating. And the newest trend going around that people are getting excited about? Live video dating online.
Live video dating is like any other kind of online dating, but instead of exchanging emails or messages, you meet and talk to each other via webcam. It combines the best parts of every kind of dating out there. It has the convenience and accessibility as any other kind of online dating. But it also has the honest and natural feel of real-life dating, since rather than spending 10 minutes working on the perfect message and exchanging emojis, you're both talking in real time, to each other's face. Who needs emojis when you can see your date's expression?
Webcam chat dating allows you to get to know your date better than any other kind of online dating and lets you to talk to them just like they were in the room with you. One of the hardest parts about traditional online dating is when it comes to the actual first in person meeting. Sure, you've been talking online for a while and getting to know each other over message, but when you're finally speaking face to face it can be awkward and daunting and leave a bad first impression with your date. With Webcam chat dating, though, you'll have already been talking face to face with your date before you ever meet them in person. You'll know them, understand them, and, hopefully, like them better than you ever could from old fashioned online dating before you've even met up in real life.
When meeting people online in any context, but especially with dating, one very real and growing concern today is being catfished. We all like to think it could never happen to us, but it's unfortunately very common. Whether it's the person you've met using an old or touched up photo, or them pretending to be an entirely different person, online dating runs the risk of anything from your feelings getting hurt all the way to your life being put in danger. But with webcam chat dating this is no longer a factor, and you can meet, get to know, and hopefully start a wonderful new relationship with someone without having any worries hanging over you.
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Q: Regular Expression: match and count "A" and stop after found "B" by counted times Look this example:
function(abc, innerFunction(1, 2), innerFunction(3, 4, 5))
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I need to match entire (outter) function(). For that I need count how much ( has and stop after found the same number of ). It normally needs a hardcoded script to possibility it (a parser), but because Regular Expression (in my case, PCRE) is very flexible, maybe it could be possible in anyway.
This is my current solution that matches only outter functions:
https://regex101.com/r/Eh6o8D/1

Due to my real objective, it is almost certain that I will do it via hardcode. But I decided post it because it could be useful to another devs, and it could be used in another contexts on my app too.

Edit 1: this question is duplicated, but we can learn here the following: (?R) is a special feature of PCRE that will recurse entire Regular Expression in this point. So if we have /ab(?R)?/ it will be similar to /abababab.../ infinitely.
In case you need just recurse a specific match group, then you could use \g<n> (where n is the match group number) or \g<group> (where group is the match group name). So if we have /(ab)\g<1>+c/ it will be limitar to /abababab...c/.
The (?R) could solve my problem here. But it will only grab entire match, so I still need process that to get each of parameters, for instance.
(?<function>\w+) \(            # Matches function name
    (?<parameters>             # Simple param type.
        (?<data>               # Simple data type: inner function or word (keep order!).
           (?R) |              # Or recursive this Regexp to match inner functions.
           \w+                 # Matches a simple word.
        )

        (                      # Match additional parameters:
            \s*,\s*            # Match comma, but skip spaces.
            \g<parameters>     # Recurse additional parameters.
        )*                     # Zero or more additional parameters.
    )?                         # Parameters are optional
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It will solve my problem by grouping function name and parameters as you can see here https://regex101.com/r/uyq6yM/1, capturing inner functions as parameter that I could work in another moment. It still can be improved, but for now, it is a acceptable solution for this case.


Professor Sean D. Murphy is the Patricia Roberts Harris Research Professor of Law at George Washington University and co-author of the book Litigating War: Mass Civil Injury and the Eritrea-Ethiopia Claims Commission (Oxford University Press, 2013) with Won Kidane, Associate Professor of Law at the Seattle University Law School, and Thomas R. Snider, an international arbitrator at Greenberg Taurig. Their book goes to the heart and intricacies of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Claims Commission. Its analysis and comprehensiveness is certainly insightful and is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn about the commission and its context. Professor Murphy discusses with us some of the contents of the book, providing details on the war that occasioned the commission, the commission's establishment, its jurisdiction and other very pertinent issues relating to the commission's work.


This 96-minute documentary interviews 15 Ph.D. scientists about the greatest weaknesses of modern evolutionary theory. The public generally only hears one side of the origins debate, but with stunning animations and dramatic footage, Evolution's Achilles' Heels presents a powerful 'warts and all' critique of textbook evolutionary orthodoxy. You'll also discover just how much this debate impacts your view of yourself and the world around you.


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Some of you from the Fort Smith area may know Meagan Matlock. She is one sweet, successful, beautiful person who is also the owner of Hazel's Haven. Hazel's Haven is one of Fort Smiths best fashion boutiques so if you haven't checked it out, go! You won't be disappointed and while you are there thank Meagan for this blog post. Meagan has a generous heart and was nice enough to open up and tell us all about her Melanoma experience. Without further delay, here are a few questions Meagan answered about her melanoma diagnosis in honor of Melanoma awareness month coming to an end.
How and when were you diagnosed with melanoma?
First, let me offer my background info leading up to the point where I am today… I tanned in tanning beds off and on year 'round from the time I was probably about 16 and could drive myself to them. Had I known better, like with many things as we grow wiser with age, I would have done this in moderation; instead, I was a regular. I did not feel pretty unless I was tan. And, I felt that it helped keep my skin clear. So…I tanned in a bed a lot and in the Summer we lived at the lake on the weekends or I'd be at a pool if we were in town. And you can probably guess…I rarely used a sunscreen. Mayyyyybeee like spf of 8 unless, of course, I got burned (which happened many times over the years) then the following day I would wear a higher spf or keep in the shade (I wasn't completely ignorant!). But, all in all, I did not take care of myself like I should have. We ALWAYS think "it won't happen to me…surely." Ok, so cut to a few years ago. I was checking my back side on my way out to the pool and on the small of my back I noticed a new dark "freckle." Over the course of a couple years it never bothered me. It was flat and never changed that I could tell. Randomly I would have my husband look at it but we never really thought much of it. I have had a lot of new, small little "freckles" pop up on my stomach/shoulder/arms/legs but that's pretty much the only one on my back that really stood out – mainly because it was a loner and it was dark. Long story short (and a total God thing) I had a couple conversations this January and it made me think about that spot and that I should go just get a skin check since I never had before. Had it not been for the fact that I am a mother, I might not have even gone. Something about knowing you have a life dependent on you sure changes your perspective on many things. So I called my friend Nina and she had me come in her office in February. She removed that spot and another. A week later she called me and said that the spot I was curious about was, in fact, melanoma.
How did you feel when you had melanoma?
Honestly, at first, I didn't know what to think. I guess I didn't realize the severity of it and just how lucky I was that it hadn't spread…and how careless it was of me not to have taken better care of myself and have checkups! I knew that people I had known distantly had died from it but I never really had been thoroughly educated on it. Nina helped calm me and explained it all very well to me.
How was your melanoma treated?
I had to go in and have them remove the parameters to make sure it hadn't spread. Thank the Lord it had not. It was a simple procedure. They numbed my back and cut the skin out.
Has your lifestyle changed at all now that you know you have had a melanoma?
Yes! Absolutely. Now I will always, always coat myself in sunscreen. You can still get a tan by doing so–I've learned the sun is very strong. With age and maturity and confidence in who I am I have also learned that being tan does not make you beautiful. Sure, we all feel better with some color, but I am not nearly as obsessive over it as I used to be. I have a little girl who is observing my every move. I don't want her to hear me say "I'm not pretty without a tan" because that is so false. I think pale skin is just as beautiful…I just had a hang-up for a very long time. Don't get me wrong, I love a good spray tan and I love a sun-kissed look, but I have learned that everything in moderation is key. And SPF and skin check-ups are a MUST!!!
What follow up do you have now that you have had melanoma?
I will go every 3 months for a year since I am considered high risk. Then, after that, I will go once or twice a year. Plus, I know now to just really watch closely myself and not wait 2 or 3 years when I am suspicious about a spot.
What would you tell the 12 year old you about melanoma?
Oh gosh… a lot of what I mentioned in question #4. There is nothing wrong with living your life, having fun at the lake or pool or beach. It just all goes back to moderation and common sense and the desire and knowledge to want to take care of yourself. Don't bask in the sun from 11am-4pm during the strongest hours of the sun without reapplying a strong SPF– or an even wiser thing would be to NOT be in the sun THAT LONG. Ha!
What do you want people to know about the full body skin exam? The biopsy? The surgery? The scar?
I would encourage anyone (and you can bet I have encouraged my close family and friends!) to go. It is not a big deal at all. I am super modest, but my friend Nina and her co-workers made me feel comfortable. It's a quick check that won't take much time but could potentially save your life. Getting a mole removed is pretty much painless, same as the surgery..although I'll admit I dislike needles and the tugging of numb skin makes me kinda wanna vomit, lol! But, truthfully, none of it was a bad experience. My scar is pretty large and noticeable. My surgery was in February and here it is May and it's still pretty pink. They did offer a free laser treatment (that felt like a rubber band popping your skin with a burning sensation to it) and that has seemed to help. I do put healing oil on it to help as well. Hey, I can deal with a scar. What I can't deal with is the thought of not catching it in time… telling myself it was nothing… and the likelihood that it could and would have spread had we not caught it in time. I plan to get 1 or 2 more laser treatments done to help with the redness of the scar.
As an influential business woman in our community does having a melanoma change how you role model to girls?
First of all, thank you for that flattering, humbling title you just gave me. I really appreciate your perspective–it's funny to hear things like that! =) My heart goes out to girls and women of all ages and the pressure on us all to look and feel a certain way–it's absurd. I have been in retail for most of my teen/adult life working around women every. single. day. I hear women cut themselves down every. single. day. I hear them point out their "flaws" that none of us would ever even recognize every. single. day. It truly makes me sad and hurts my heart for the things that Haven might go through and the skewed view she could possibly have of herself. I grew up hearing my mother speak of her insecurities my whole life and she is such a beautiful, kind, classy woman. Every woman does it. But we need to stop and think about how we talk about ourselves (and other women) in front of our children who are so easily influenced by the things they hear us say. Don't get me wrong, I am not preaching TO anyone…I am just as guilty but I am definitely a work in progress, trying to be more mindful so that I can be uplifting and a positive example to not only my daughter, but to my clientele who shop in my store. I am lucky to have a husband who builds me up and calls me out when I say mindless, stupid, negative things about myself. I would want women and girls of all ages to learn though my experience of being in the fashion industry plus my melanoma scare that beauty does not equal tan skin. Beauty does not equal a size 0 or 2. Beauty does not equal a certain hair color or certain brand of clothing. Beauty is how you are behind closed doors & what's really inside your conscience…not just some empty kind comment you put out there on social media. I've seen people post nothing but uplifting, kind things but have witnessed or heard from reliable sources of those people not acting in public to other people quite what they preach. We all have ugly moments and they do not define us unless you are guilty of those ugly moments more than not. Beauty is taking care of yourself, loving yourself and embracing the unique blessings that God gave only to YOU. Beauty is how you treat others and the true desires within your heart. Due to my experience I will never be a person who judges and nags someone else for practicing unsafe sun habits. All I can say, if asked, is be smart and do EVERYTHING IN MODERATION.
How did your family and friends react when you told them you had melanoma and how did that affect you?
I'd say they were shocked just because, like I said earlier, you never think of anything hitting close to home…until it does. Of course, they were supportive and I know of several who have had skin checks since I found out. I am so glad that my life experience encouraged others to take better care of themselves and maybe go for their first-ever skin exam. I'll admit, there was a weak moment I had one morning where it hit me what I was dealing with and I got pretty emotional, but I snapped myself out of it and felt quite foolish because many people do not get as lucky as I did. Things could have been worse. Now I know that I am susceptible and that's that. I will go for skin exams regularly. I will use SPF on myself and my family members. Everything in moderation.
Do you have a family history of Melanoma?
Thank you to Meagan for her insight!
My little girl is officially 3 weeks old. I have reached the point where my only daily hygiene goal is to brush my teeth. I have no idea what day of the week it is and when the barista at Starbucks gives me the evil eye as I order a double shot espresso with a baby screaming bloody murder in the back seat I just laugh crazily, like Cruella Deville. With that being said I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding on Saturday. Not just any wedding, Honey, my work sister's wedding. She is not only a wonderful dermatology physician assistant to work side by side with, she has become one of my best friends. She is a good person who makes me a better person which is what makes friendships the best. I would do anything for her! So I gotta pull myself, and my two kids under two, together and get to Tulsa this weekend to help my girl celebrate the union of her and the love of her life! My skin has to look in tip top shape and I must admit my skincare regimen is kind of falling to the bottom of my list, I mean I can barely remember when my last shower was! Here are some simple tips to live by the week before a big event for having your skin look the best it can look!
1. No new products- Don't go to the drug store and try a new acne treatment or new face cream. If you have a reaction to something you have never tried before, you'll have to deal with a rash on your face which can be a bigger problem than what you started with.
2. See your dermatologist- Make an appointment with your dermatologist the week before your big event for any acute things you need taken care of before the big day. If you don't need it you can call and cancel but don't try to be rushing around to get it at the last minute. If you get that dreaded pimple there are some things we can do like inject it with steroid or laser it to make it go away in a hurry.
3. No facials- I know that manicure, pedicure and facial right before the wedding sounds like a fun thing for all the wedding party to do together or just a way to spruce up. However, if you have any irritation from these products or any other complications you don't have a lot of time to fix it.
4. Wear sunscreen- The last thing you want is for dark spots on your face and chest to get darker before the wedding. Tan lines look super tacky and a sunburn is just down right wrong if you are in the wedding party. Don't be the one that looks a fool in all the pictures, be sun smart this week.
5. Don't stress- Stress doesn't necessarily cause skin conditions but it can make them worse. Relax, don't worry, be happy.
6. Moisturize- You don't want chapped lips or flaky skin that won't take make-up well. Remember to use something really plain and simple that you have used before. No fragrances or colors. If you have never used a facial cream or lotion then do a small test patch over by your ear or somewhere that won't be noticed.
It's wedding season so I'm sure some of you will be able to put these tips to the test! I can't wait to get back from maternity leave and see all your smiling faces but until then I would encourage you to go meet Honey and congratulate her on this new chapter in her life. She will take amazing care of your skin too!
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and today is Melanoma Monday. 137,000 people will be diagnosed with Melanoma in the US this year according to the Melanoma Research Foundation(MRF). MRF has a campaign going on right now called #getnaked. It is all about educating people to get naked and do your self skin cancer checks at home. Did you know that you are more likely to find your melanoma then a doctor? That's what the research shows! So it is important that you know your skin and keep an eye on it. I encourage you to visit http://www.melanoma.org/get-involved/advocacy-initiatives/get-naked and join in on self skin checks. They have some good info on how to do a self skin exam but I thought I would give you some tips here too.
1. Don't be shy- Your skin is your largest organ so there is a lot of ground to cover. You need to get naked and get in front of a mirror which can be the hardest part for some people. You're beautiful, you're important, you're smart. Be proud to check your skin over, don't let your insecurities get in the way of checking your skin out.
2. Use a routine so you don't miss any skin- I like to either start at the top and work my way down, head to toe, or start at the bottom and work my way up, toe to head. You just want to make sure you aren't missing anything and if you skip around to different body parts it can be hard to remember what you've looked at and what you've missed.
3. Ask for help- Have your significant other, best friend, Mom or Grandparent check your back and those hard to see places. If you don't have anyone to look at your skin with you then get a hand held mirror and try to look at those places the best you can. Or grow eyes in the back of your head.
4. Take pictures- Almost everyone reading this probably has a phone with a camera. When you do your skin exam every month take pictures of your moles/freckles that stand out to you. Each month compare your pictures to see if anything is changing or growing in any way (color, size, etc.). If you have growing, new or changing moles get in to see your dermatologist.
5. Don't forget hard to check places- Under your breasts, bottom of your feet, scalp, behind your ears. Remember, anywhere you have skin you can have a melanoma, not just where the sun has hit you. Ask your dentist, gynecologist and hair dresser to check your skin in places they shine lights that you can't see quite as well.
You should all do a self exam monthly and let a dermatologist check your skin at least once a year. Melanoma can be deadly but when caught early it could save your life. Take care of yourselves and let us help you take care of your skin. Now go #getnaked for Melanoma!


O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail is a 34.5km, grade 3 One Way hike located in Yarra Ranges National Park Victoria. The hike should take approximately 10hrs to complete.
Nestled above the floor of the Upper Yarra Valley, O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail follows the historic open channelled O'Shannassy Aqueduct, meandering through pristine forest which has been protected for nearly 100 years for water harvesting. The trail, stretching 30 kilometres in its entirety, passes mature fern gullies, creeks and plantations and offers spectacular views of the valley below.
Download the map from the 'Related publications' section below to plan your route.
The start of the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail is around 70 kilometres from Melbourne. Follow the Maroondah Highway through Lilydale and turn onto the Warburton Highway. From Lilydale travel 25 minutes to Woori Yallock, turn left towards Healesville on the Kooweerup-Healesville Road for 5 minutes, turn right into Dalry Road then left onto McMahons Road to Parrot Road.
If you are on foot or bicycle you can take the Lilydale Warburton Rail Trail from Lilydale to Woori Yallock. Alternatively car parking is available at Ewarts Road via Don Road at Launching Place, Dee Road at Millgrove or Yuonga Road via the Doona Buang Road from Warburton.
We've done this walk so many times I love it. The perfect place on a hot day; its always so cool.
Pauline what's it like ? Hills ?
Hey Tam, We've mainly done the section between Dees Rd and Warburton. This area is predominately flat with minor inclines. It's a gorgeous place.
I can't wait to get better as we can start walking as well.
Gerard Higgins a good trail if we go to the farm one day?
Shaye Meaghan Scotney memoriesssss ?
Joelle Renee' Parrott something to work up to.
This trail looks bike friendly.
Thank you, I recently ran an update on all my hikes to add this text and seems to have messed a few up. Have fixed all now.
I think it's not grade 3 because grade 3 can be up to 20km.
The grading system is a guide and is speculative based on a number of conditions and factors (including peoples fitness). This is not a difficult hike, even though it exceeds the suggested 20km length. As such it has been graded as a grade 3 trail.


Because our jobs are so driven by technology, I often find it grounding to go back to the basics of our profession. Attending the annual PRSA Counselors Academy conference is a crucial part of that process.
This year's conference, which took place in Seattle in early May, was my sixth overall and first as a member of the executive committee. Next year, we'll meet in Toronto.
For the uninitiated, the Counselors Academy, founded in 1960, is PRSA's first Professional Interest Section. The section, primarily comprised of owners and leaders of small-to-medium agencies, is based around facilitating collaborative peer relationships and meaningful professional development.
But the core of Counselors Academy is the annual conference, where 200 senior-level agency leaders convene. And that's when the magic really happens. The special relationships can only be formed in person, where discussions about shared experiences and challenges take place. You should see the bar at the end of the first day. The way the conversations flow, you'd think you were at a high school reunion.
These conversations encompass everything that may go through the head of an owner or agency leader, such as how to hire, create a new business strategy, understand key financial metrics, start a digital practice, and find balance between life and work. We even sometimes have open discussions about billing rates and revenues.
I do admit that every year after the conference my head spins a bit. But being part of a community of like-minded people helps me stay focused. We remind each other to pick two or three things from the conference to commit to changing and follow through on them.
•Treat yourself as your most important client.
•Build true expertise and don't be afraid to charge a premium for it.
•Make sure to take care of yourself and have a life outside the business.
Beyond the great business lessons it provides, the Counselors Academy has opened a door to meaningful friendships. So here it is agency leaders: The Counselors Academy Conference for 2018 takes place May 6-8 in Toronto. Don't overthink this one. Put it on your calendar now and just go.
Greg Abel is president and founder of Abel Communications, proudly headquartered in Baltimore. He is a member of the Counselors Academy executive committee. Email: greg@abelcommunications.com.


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westpac / operations of innovation
January 29, 2016 February 7, 2016 By Samuel Tait
Pick up any newspaper recently and you will most likely have read an article advising that banking sector is ripe for disruption. Across the big four banks, Westpac has been heavily involved in a number of initiatives including creating its own VC fund Reinventure, is a partner in fintech hub Stone&Chalk and runs the annual Westpac Innovation Challenge with incubator BlueChilli. Part two of Samuel Tait's interview with Ian Hill, the bank's first head of innovation, they cover the operations of innovation discussing how Westpac approach innovation delivery, the tools and processes they are using, measurement, the importance of culture and Ian's advice for successful programs.
westpac / insights on innovation
Pick up any newspaper recently and you will most likely have read an article advising that banking sector is ripe for disruption. Across the big four banks, Westpac has been heavily involved in a number of initiatives including creating its own VC fund Reinventure, is a partner in fintech hub Stone&Chalk and runs the annual Westpac Innovation Challenge with incubator BlueChilli. Samuel Tait sat down with Ian Hill, the bank's first head of innovation, to find out more about how his experience is shaping their approach and how the Westpac Group has positioned innovation front and centre to drive growth for the business.
australian defence apparel / operations of innovation
December 21, 2015 February 4, 2016 By Samuel Tait
Australian Defence Apparel has been using a focus on innovation and design to re-engineer what was previously a government-owned business focused on operational efficiency. The business has transformed itself in the past year and a half to being creativity and innovation-driven. Darren Swindells, general manager, strategic product and innovation, lets Samuel Tait in on some of the details of how the formerly government-owned business did it in part 2 of their interview and discussion.
australian defence apparel / insights on innovation
Australian Defence Apparel has been using a focus on innovation and design to re-engineer what was previously a government-owned business focused on operational efficiency. It is now a cutting edge textiles and fabric technology manufacturer developing its own intellectual property. Samuel Tait sat down with Darren Swindells, general manager strategic product and innovation, to discuss innovation within the apparel industry and how this renewed focus is driving significant new growth for the company.
mirvac / operations of innovation
December 2, 2015 February 4, 2016 By Samuel Tait
With a string of awards for innovative development, Mirvac is sitting at number three in Australia on BRW's 2015 most innovative companies list. Much of its success can be attributed to the company's award-winning innovation program, Hatch, a platform to facilitate innovation and bring the best ideas to life. Christine Gilroy, group general manager, innovation, gives Samuel Tait an insight into the program, discusses Mirvac's biggest challenges around innovation, explains how the team measures the impact of innovation and gives her advice for successful programs.
mirvac / insights on innovation
November 20, 2015 February 4, 2016 By Samuel Tait
In 2015 Mirvac was ranked number three in Australia on BRW's 2015 Most Innovative Companies list. At the forefront of construction innovation, Mirvac's CSR Velocity wall panel system has the potential to revolutionise house building in Australia, with panels manufactured and assembled off-site in quality-controlled conditions, dramatically reducing construction times and overcoming the challenges of wet weather and chronic trade shortages. Samuel Tait met with Christine Gilroy, group general manager, innovation to find out how their internal program Hatch is delivering innovation at Mirvac.
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