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Review: Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
29 October 2009 by Melissa
Sarah's Key
by Tatiana de Rosnay
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While there is no such thing as a term life insurance policy that repays you if you don't like a book, it's a pretty safe bet that if you see enough random strangers reading a novel you're also considering, it probably doesn't suck. That's what happened to me with Tatiana de Rosnay's recently reprinted novel Sarah's Key: I'd looked at it in various bookstores on more than one occasion, but hadn't bought it, and then, finally, after seeing too many other people reading it, I took home a copy of my very own a couple weeks ago.
I read it almost instantly, but haven't had time to post the review until now.
In Sarah's Key we are treated to not one, but two stories, one taking place in 1942, and the other in modern France. In the past, we are introduced to a young girl named Sarah. She is awakened one morning by loud knocking at the door of her family's Parisian apartment, and when her mother answers the knock, they find the police waiting. Sarah's family is Jewish, and they're about to be part of one of the largest roundups of French Jews. Her father's been living in the basement for weeks, anticipating such an event, and her little brother isn't awake yet.
Given time to gather a few things, Sarah wakes her brother, and sends him to hide in the secret cabinet – literally a hollow space in the wall between two rooms – where they often play, and have created a secret lair, as children do, with food and water and books. She locks him in, and promises to come back. Sadly, she and her parents are then hustled off to the Vélodrome d'Hiver, an indoor bicycle racing arena in Paris, then to a camp outside the city, and then off to Auschwitz. While Sarah does manage to escape before the last transport, and is taken in by a French farmer and his wife, she doesn't make it back to Paris in time to save her brother.
As Sarah's story is unfolding in the past, however, Sarah's Key also introduces us to Julia Jarmond, an American journalist who has lived in Paris for 25 years, and is married to a French architect. She shares a special bond with her grandmother-in-law, who is a feisty old woman, and when she is assigned to cover the memorial of the Vélodrome d'Hiver roundups, it is this woman who reveals that the family moved into their vintage Paris apartment only because it was available after being vacated by Sarah's family.
As Julia begins to research her story, she finds herself compelled to learn about the family who previously lived in the apartment, and eventually, she does track down Sarah's surviving family members, but only after her marriage disintegrates.
If this sounds like a depressing story – trust me, it's NOT. It's imbued with love and hope, and is written so delicately, so gently, that what should be horrifying instead serves as a backdrop for a wonderful exploration of history and the human heart.
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Panic Room: Coping With Racial Trauma & Violation
Panic Room is a suspenseful movie that was released in 2002. The plot involves a newly-divorced woman and her eleven-year-old daughter who move into a four-story brownstone in New York City. In the house, there is a panic room intended to protect the occupants from intruders. The panic room is reinforced by concrete and steel on all sides and protected by an elaborate security system. The home is invaded by burglars, so the mother and daughter hide in the room.
Recently, I've been reflecting on the continuing impact of racial trauma on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Psychiatrist Dr. Robert Carter defines racial trauma as "the cumulative effects of racism on an individual's mental and physical health." Racial trauma is like an intruder that violates one's consciousness and wounds the soul. Racial trauma can rob racially marginalized and oppressed people of their God-given sense of worth and dignity.
There are ways in which survivors can cope and heal in the midst of race-based traumatic stress. Herein, I will offer some suggestions which are based on my clinical as well as my personal experience. I call it a six-piece tool kit of coping strategies.
1. Know the Causes & Symptoms
It is imperative that BIPOC recognize the causes and symptoms of racial trauma. The causes of racial trauma include exposure to racial or ethnic stereotypes, race-based fears about personal safety, witnessing members of a person's group receiving abuse, racist abuse of loved ones, and others not taking experiences of racism seriously. The symptoms of racial trauma often mirror the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These include intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, agitation, and depression.
2. Practice Self-Care
As in any other area of traumatic stress, self-care is a foundational aspect of coping with racial trauma. Engaging in spiritual practices, journaling, exercising, resting, listening to music, and spending time in nature are just some of the many forms of self-care. In effect, racism says to BIPOC that they are inferior and that they don't matter. However, when survivors of racial trauma are intentional about self-care, they are boldly declaring to the world, "My life matters!"
3. Unplug from Media
In my estimation, various forms of media can trigger race-based traumatic stress. This is especially true in this age of social media. Therefore, BIPOC should feel free to curtail their media intake, or in some instances, unplug altogether. I can recall when the video of George Floyd being murdered went viral. I watched portions of the video numerous times. Then, I came to the point of emotional fatigue. The images of another Black man having his life snuffed out by a police officer were quite triggering to me. Therefore, I took a break from watching the video footage, lest I continue to be in great distress.
4. Cultivate Friendships
I believe the Bible offers great wisdom in the area of cultivating friendships. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble." I have found that having empathetic friends or allies with whom to process the effects of racial trauma is very helpful. One does not have to go it alone. A true friend or ally can provide a safe space for one who has been traumatized.
5. Express Yourself
Self-expression can be extremely empowering to one who has experienced racial trauma. As a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, I was both saddened and angered by the murder of Breonna Taylor. I needed to express the full range of my emotions. Attending local protests enabled me to do just that. Additionally, one may find volunteering for an organization focused on racial justice, speaking at a community meeting, writing an editorial or poem for publication are all healthy ways in which you can express yourself.
6. Pursue Professional Help
There are times when the effects of racial trauma are so severe that therapy (or counseling) is needed. Pursuing help can be very difficult for BIPOC, given their history of being mistreated by health care professionals. That is why I recommend seeking the services of those who are culturally competent or those familiar with the psychological and physiological effects of racial trauma. Given the times in which we live, more and more clinicians are being equipped to effectively address issues related to racial trauma.
It would be great if there were panic rooms into which people could run to be protected from racial trauma and violation. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. However, I have presented six strategies that can help racial trauma survivors to cope and build their resilience. Racism is endemic to American society. In light of this, I suggest a more proactive approach whereby BIPOC implement these strategies, knowing if they have not personally experienced racial trauma, they will likely do so in the future.
By Joel A. Bowman
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Tobias Houpe says:
Good strategies
Joel A Bowman, Sr. says:
Thanks, brother! I'm honored to write with you! Will be reading your piece shortly.
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The Hour of Reckoning
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." James Baldwin
Alchemy is defined as the process of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary, sometimes in a way that cannot be explained. An example of using alchemy is a person who takes a pile of scrap metal and turns it into beautiful art.
Interest in and awareness of the demand for social justice as an outworking of the Christian faith is growing. But it is not new. For five hundred years, Latina/o culture and identity have been shaped by their challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo, whether in opposition to Spanish colonialism, Latin American dictatorships, US imperialism in Central America, the oppression of farmworkers, or the current exploitation of undocumented immigrants. Christianity has played a significant role in that movement at every stage. Robert Chao Romero, the son of a Mexican father and a Chinese immigrant mother, explores the history and theology of what he terms the "Brown Church." Romero considers how this movement has responded to these and other injustices throughout its history by appealing to the belief that God's vision for redemption includes not only heavenly promises but also the transformation of every aspect of our lives and the world. Walking through this history of activism and faith, readers will discover that Latina/o Christians have a heart after God's own.
By Melissa McFadden
Prayer For Social Justice
For Social Justice
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
from the Book of Common Prayer, September 1979
History is Always With Us
On the contrary, the great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.
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Haha I totally agree with the Bachelorette comment. This season seems especially dumb, but I do like Andi!
Oooh this is a great idea for a blog post. Also is it weird but I love seeing what peoples handwriting looks like its so interesting how much it varies from person to person. I always loved having a clean car, just because I was so horrible at letting it get gross, mostly cause I felt like I lived out of my car when I was working constantly.
Yes, it is like it is getting dumber and dumber every season! I don't even care about any of the guys, but I watch it anyway haha. Andi is pretty good though!
I like seeing people's handwriting too! I can't stand a dirty car either, but I am pretty bad about cleaning it consistently. Hopefully I can keep it clean for a while now!


The NBA fined veteran Oklahoma City Thunder guard Derek Fisher $5,000 for this flop in Game 5 of the Houston series.
The flop was blatant and silly-looking, but it actually affected the game because Rockets center Omer Asik was called for an offensive foul.
The reason the NBA started fining player is because it wants to prevent guys from tricking officials into making incorrect calls.
That's exactly what Fisher did here.


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Did you ever wonder if juicing your fruits and vegetables does any good.
You are vegan or you are trying to be one, and are wondering if juicing does the body any good.
Store bought juice in my opinion is not very good. Some may have been on the shelf for days, weeks, and maybe even months in a warehouse.
Most are boiled, and that right there is one of the worst things you could do to juice.
It destroys the nutrients, enzymes and life force that was in that juice when it was freshly made.
Fruit juice that is boiled is pretty much nothing but sugar water.
You need to consume freshly made vegetable juice to get incredible nutrition.
I am going to lay it on the line here, when people ask me what are the benefits of juicing, I look at them and ask them how important is having great health to you?
Juicing is vital to turbo charge your health. You will absorb so much more nutrients from your vegetables when you juice. Our bodies are juicers when we chew our food. You see, our bodies have to turn everything we eat to a liquid before it can absorb the nutrients but our bodies are not a very good juicer when it comes to vegetables. Even when chewed slowly and thoroughly, the cellulose fiber is so tough to break down in vegetables.
But with a juicer the fiber is separated from the juice and gives our bodies maximum absorption. It takes about a pound of carrots to make a cup of juice, which is easily consumed, and you receive close to 100 percent of the nutrition. On the other hand try eating a pound of carrots, much tougher to do, and for all your effort you receive nowhere near the nutrition.
Also, for the elderly and people that have compromised digestion, juicing can be a life saver, The juice is pretty much in your bloodstream feeding your trillion of cells in a matter of minutes.
I'll admit it, at times I get lazy and lay off of juicing, but I would always notice a difference a big difference, then when I would start back I would feel so much better.
The best juicer is the one that you use.
Yes some juicers will get more volume, and some will have a bit more nutrition. Some press the juice. There are low RPM juicers and there are Fast RPM juicers. There are vertical juicers and there a single auger and dual auger juicers.
I personally like the vertical juicers the best, because they can juice everything. There are some juicers that may juice greens better, others juice hard vegetables better, and some that juice fruit better, but if you want to juice everything then you want a juicer that will juice everything well, then go for the vertical juicer.
They are pretty much self-feeding and it takes about 5 minutes to clean.
Now I will say this, I have accumulated many different kinds of juicers over the years, vertical, single auger, dual auger, and even the fast centrifugal juicers that they say can slightly damage the juice and tend to waste a lot of the produce.
But in my opinion I still like the vertical juicers the best. They are slow turning, in fact most have RPM of less than 50. which produce a great quality juice. They do produce more pulp in the juice though, I just strain mine.
and the Tribest Slowstar. Both are top of the line with good warranty also.
No juicer is perfect, as you will find out but when you weigh the good points with the not so good points, I still favor the vertical juicers.
If you cannot afford a vertical juicer because they do tend to be pricier, then start with one that is easy to clean. Because this tends to be a big reason for not juicing; dreading the clean up. The Omega NC 800 is not vertical but has slow RPM, and a single auger juicer that is very easy to clean. It is lower priced than the top vertical juicers. It has a 15 year warranty. This is also a very good juicer.
But after all is said and done, the benefits of juicing, far outway the little inconveniences.
Do not make the mistake most people make when starting a juicing regimen. They tend to juice mostly fruits.
When juicing, do not mix fruits with vegetables. One exception is apples, apples can mix with vegetables and can make your vegetable juices so much more palatable.
Greens should only be about 25 percent of your juice, with the rest being carrot, celery, and or cucumbers or other non green vegetables, and then if needed add a little bit of apple for seasoning, because you are making recipes, juicing recipes, and of course you want your recipes to taste good.
I got many recipes from Jay Kordich, who was better known as the juiceman, and then later became the godfather of juicing.
The best lemonade is one quarter of an organic lemon with a few apples, you will be amazed at the taste.
Also carrot, celery, spinach and maybe a small piece of an apple is also good and extremely nutritious.
I sometimes throw in a clove of garlic in some of my juice for additional immune support during colds and flu season.
You will eventually come up with your own favorite recipes.
Juicing is a great way to introduce vegetables to children and to get your older kids to consume them with no complaints. Stick with the mild greens for kids though, such as spinach and lettuce and make sure you have apples.
Organic is very important when juicing. Because You are consuming much more concentrated pesticides if you juice non organic.
Organic is more expensive, but in my opinion very much worth it.
In fact it is so important that it is worth while trying to find other things to cut in your budget to allow for the purchase of organic fruits and vegetables.
Juice in the store is not the same as freshly made juice that you made yourself, not in taste,and definitely not even close in nutrition.
When juicing always drink immediately after making, juice starts losing nutrition soon after making.
I would like to hear all about your juicing experiences, and also your recipes.
Start juicing and enjoy the wonderful health benefits!
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Source: Sino United Worldwide Consolidated Ltd
December 12, 2018 06:00 ET
Sino United and Sinoway Inl Corp. Sign MOU to Launch AutoCoin Security Tokens and Integrative Trading Platform for Trillion-Dollar Automotive Industry with Aims to Revolutionize the Industry Trading System and Push for ICO in Early 2019
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Sino United Worldwide Consolidated Ltd. (OTC: SUIC) has signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Sinoway International Corp. for joint investment that will create a universal platform for buying and selling vehicles and auto related products or services by using its own cryptocurrency, the AutoCoin, and future cooperation with crypto ATM manufacturers. AutoCoin is a hybrid token that integrates smart contracts into Bitcoin and Ethereum core protocols, offers solutions for the global transport industry using Blockchain technology.
SUIC sets out a joint commitment and collaboration with Sinoway International Corp. that will further the huge commercial interest and research value of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). IoV is an integration of three networks: an inter-vehicle network, an intra-vehicle network, and vehicular mobile Internet. SUIC and Sinoway build and adopt latest innovations in systems-of-systems for IoV technologies required to support their AutoCoin, which is an integrated platform that will enable Big Data interactions among users, vehicles, things and environment, and which offers reliable and low-delay-time exchange of such information.
This will further support the economic development of car networking that will create a platform for vehicles exchange, through collection of Big Data directly from intelligent sensors that are installed in the vehicle; and a vast network of car-to-car, cars-to-people, cars-to-merchants, cars-to-roads, traffic database, anti-theft protection, insurance, fueling, parking, car wash, roadside emergency assistance, and periodic vehicle inspection, integrated and controlled remotely via one-touch digital handheld mobile devices, targeting the more than two hundred fifty million private cars in China.
SUIC and Sinoway envision the AutoCoin as a pioneer in building smarter cities and intelligent transportation services, as it enhances V2V communications that improve the safety and efficiency of road transportation among others. SUIC and Sinoway together aim to support long-term programs to bring economic growth, new jobs and prosperity, ensuring good returns on IoV investments, securing a stake in the economic growth globally.
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The Sino United Worldwide Consolidated Company (SUIC) offers its latest SUIC Blockchain Services, adopting Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) model that can be applied in most industries, including the Internet of Things (IoT), data applications and finance, including five sectors namely: "Logistics & Trade", "Vehicle & Transportation", "Finance & Coin", and "Medical & Healthcare", and "Fintech", our latest addition. SUIC Blockchain Services can cover identity verification, food source tracing, remote healthcare, data transactions, IoT device management, proof of information and the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), creating an Internet of Value in the process as well. Shareholders of SUIC will be exposed to the diverse application of Blockchain services in various parts of the economy. Additionally, existing and potential customers can benefit from this company's diversified portfolio of technologies and consulting services in the five sectors. As one of the first publicly traded technology companies, SUIC serves as an innovative leader by integrating these five sectors. To learn more, please visit www.sinounitedltd.com.
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These statements are not guarantees of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Larry Kestelman saved the NBL. Now he's open to doing the same for the WNBL
Larry Kestelman says he's open to taking over the WNBL.Source: Getty Images
Ben Waterworth from Fox Sports@bjwaterworth
March 1st, 2020 12:46 pm
NBL owner Larry Kestelman says he'd consider buying the WNBL if approached by Basketball Australia (BA) as momentum for a Kestelman takeover continues to build at club level.
Only a few matches remain in the 40th season of the WNBL – Australia's longest-running professional women's sporting league – with Game 1 of the grand final series between the Southside Flyers and University of Canberra Capitals to be played on Sunday night.
But the league has continued to struggle for cut-through in the crowded Aussie sporting market, despite the recent success of the Opals and superstar Liz Cambage, as well as an array of star-studded international import players signing with WNBL clubs.
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The WNBL is currently run by Basketball Australia. Lauren Jackson, the country's greatest ever basketballer, heads up the league as part of her Head of Women in Basketball role at BA but is only supported by a small staff that are balancing other responsibilities in the organisation.
Since buying the majority stake in the NBL in 2015, Kestelman has driven significant growth in the men's domestic league, with crowds, TV audiences and social media engagement increasing.
Foxsports.com.au understands several WNBL clubs, who've been left disappointed at the lack of resources allocated to the WNBL, remain interested in a possible Kestelman takeover.
Asked if he'd ever consider either buying the WNBL or giving it any support, Kestelman told ABC Grandstand: "I think they definitely deserve better. I think the women's league, from a play point of view, is still one of the best in the world, so I do think they deserve better.
"It's currently run by Basketball Australia and, quite frankly, no one's asked me to take it over.
NBL owner and executive chairman Larry Kestelman.Source: News Corp Australia
"We just help where we can and we stand ready to help in any which reasonable way we can help them.
"If someone approaches me to take it over, we'll have a look at it."
In the past 12 months, the NBL has also taken over some of the country's top domestic winter competitions – most notably the SEABL, which was rebranded to NBL1 for both the men's and women's competitions.
In 2020, there'll be further NBL1 expansion, with a South conference (teams from Victoria, Tasmania and Mt Gambier), a North conference (Queensland teams) and a Central conference (most South Australian teams), with the respective champions to play off for a national tile. Basketball NSW and Basketball WA are also considering whether to embrace the NBL1 concept.
There would be several complicating factors in any Kestelman/NBL takeover of the WNBL. Most notably, many of the current WNBL clubs have long and proud histories yet now have varying ownership group models, including universities, local basketball associations and private consortiums.
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A divide between the two parties would also need to be bridged. For instance, when several WNBL stars like Bec Cole, Jenna O'Hea and Alice Kunek attended the recent NBL MVP awards night, they were introduced on social media as "NBL1 stars", despite the WNBL being on the verge of finals and regarded as the country's top women's competition.
"I think you'd almost have to start from scratch and have a look at the model. How does it work? How could you make it better? Then I could make an assessment," Kestelman told ABC Grandstand on Saturday.
"If I truly thought I could improve it and make it better, I would get involved."
Asked to confirm if he was willing to have a conversation if approached, Kestelman said: "Of course, of course."
Fox Sports' coverage of Game 1 of the best-of-three grand final series between the Flyers and Capitals on Sunday kicks off at 5pm (AEDT). Game 2 will be held in Canberra on Wednesday night before the deciding Game 3 is held in Dandenong – should it be required if the series is 1-1 – on Sunday afternoon.


OCHIAI, Marcelo Eidi; CARDOSO, Juliano Novaes; VIEIRA, Kelly Regina Novaes; et al. Predictors of low cardiac output in decompensated severe heart failure. Clinics, São Paulo, v. 66, n. 2, p. 239-244, 2011. DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322011000200010.
Ochiai ME, Cardoso JN, Vieira KRN, Lima MV, Brancalhao ECO, Barretto ACP. Predictors of low cardiac output in decompensated severe heart failure. Clinics. 2011 ; 66( 2): 239-244.


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Evian is a French brand of mineral water coming from several sources near Évian-les-Bains, on the south shore of Lake Geneva.


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Q: Can I use Loop concepts in protractor searching elements by Xpath? I have some similar insights in webpage and to optimize out the code can I use looping inside protractor code.
like for example if have 5 insights in webpage and to write code manually for all 5 insights will be quite difficult for the code to exeute.
So if I'm searching elements by their Xpath so can I use loop in between them.

A: Yes! you can use the loop in your protractor scripts to go through the elements based on xpath locator.
e.g.
for (int i=1; i<5; 1++){
element(by.xpath('html\div[1]\div\div[2]\span['+i+']'));
//do whatever the operation is required on the element
}

But there is a suggestion, it's better to use ng-model, css or id selectors instead of xpath because there is likely a chance that xpath dynamically updates and in that case it will always require modification in the scripts.

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Robert Kraft introduces Patriots' top pick Malcom Brown
Sports // NFL
Howard Ulman The Associated Press
May 27, 2015 Updated: July 24, 2017 10:52 p.m.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. >> Robert Kraft spent 80 seconds Wednesday making his first public remarks since saying eight days earlier he wouldn't appeal the Patriots' punishment for using underinflated footballs.
Not one of those seconds was devoted to the scandal.
At a ceremony introducing New England's first-round draft choice, the team's owner stood on a platform in the middle of the field where Tom Brady played with those footballs. Those ceremonies have been an annual tradition since Kraft's first year with the team in 1994.
"It's our privilege of introducing to you all our 22nd first-rounder," Kraft told reporters.
With defensive tackle Malcom Brown of Texas standing between Kraft and club president Jonathan Kraft, the three posed while holding up a No. 1 jersey. Then the Krafts turned away and walked off the field, as they usually do after opening such events, and left Brown to answer questions.
Brown spoke repeatedly about working hard. There were two questions related to Brady and the scandal which led to the quarterback's suspension for the first four games of the 2015 season, pending an appeal that already has been filed.
Asked if he received advice about dealing with the media since the Wells Report commissioned by the NFL was issued May 6 and the NFL punished the Patriots and Brady on May 11, Brown said, "I really haven't been focusing toward that. ... I'm just here to work."
Defensive lineman Malcom Brown, the New England Patriots' first-round draft pick, poses with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, and Patriots president Jonathan Kraft Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.Stephan Savoia — The Associated Press
Asked if Brady talked with Brown about his remark on draft night that he would be the best draft choice in Patriots history, he said his new teammates haven't ribbed him about that.
"I actually just walked up to Tom and shook his hand and we just went to our workout," Brown said.
Kraft said on May 19 he wanted to end the "dialogue and rhetoric" and would not oppose the $1 million fine and loss of two draft choices the NFL penalized the team for its role in using underinflated footballs in the AFC championship game.
Brown's formal introduction came one day after defensive end Willie McGinest, the first player drafted by the team under Kraft's ownership, was selected for the Patriots Hall of Fame.
"I think back to 21 years ago with Willie McGinest," said Kraft, who turns 74 on June 5. "It got me thinking. I hope I'm around 21 years from now and having the same privilege of introducing you, Malcom" as a team Hall of Famer.
Brown is part of a youth movement at defensive tackle, where the Patriots drafted Dominique Easley out of Florida with the 29th pick in the first round last year. Brown was taken with the 32nd.
On March 10, the Patriots let 11-year veteran Vince Wilfork become a free agent. Six days later, the five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle signed with the Houston Texans.
"I haven't thought about replacing anyone," Brown said. "I'm just here to work."
He's met his teammates and worked with them on the field.
"Everybody's contributing to me learning," Brown said, "everybody on defense — linebackers, safeties."
Being married with two children gives him extra motivation because he has to support them.
"Family is a real important thing to me because I believe families should stick together," he said
Now he's part of a family with stars such as Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski. He said he wasn't awe-struck when he met them.
"I can't be a good teammate if I'm focused on this and that," Brown said. "I just go ahead to work and use their work ethics to help mine."
He is impressed with the Krafts.
"It's just great being around those guys. They sign your paycheck, so it's fun," Brown said. "It's nice to have someone like that, not just stuck up in an office and won't talk to you. They're guys who will just sit there and talk to you."
Except when the talk is about deflated footballs.


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MONOGEM Asks: "Why Aren't There More Female Headliners in the Festival Circuit?"
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MONOGEM is the moniker under which singer and songwriter Jen Hirsh uses to create sleek, glittering melodies suffused with the sweet aftertaste of soul. MONOGEM blends her own new wave of sultry with ethereal alt-pop, the latest of which is her next single 'Shade' which continues MONOGEM's signature sound of flirtatious and exhilarating pop.
The dramatic pizzicato plucks in 'Shade''s intro play a pivotal role in the song's majestic production, laying the foundation for a sonic journey through seduction and lust. The spotlight in 'Shade' is on MONOGEM's mesmeric vocals, which powerfully soar above the track's atmospheric, downtempo production.
Following the single's release, we had a chat with the LA native about personal and professional growth and why women "still have work to do".
SheBOPS: How do you describe your musical style?
MONOGEM: Soulful melodies with danceable grooves.
What are your favorite sounds to incorporate into your music?
I love any and all synthesizers. Most recently I've been incorporating piano, electric guitar, and lots of layers of background vocals.
What emotions do you hope your music conveys to the listener?
I want my music to convey powerful truths, with a layer of sexiness.
Do you have a favorite lyric from your new single 'Shade'?
That would have to be: "I fix my hair sophisticated, to cover up what's complicated."
What was the biggest difference in terms of writing and recording your newest project compared to your previous music?
I am more in tune with myself and my emotions this time around. As I grow older, I am realizing how important it is to be honest and true to myself with the music I make. I am also trying to write more organically these days, just on the piano or starting with one instrument instead of a beat. Starting stripped down seems to help bring out the best work.
How important to you is it that the values you communicate through interviews and across your socials are reflected in your lyrics?
It's very important to me that my audience understands me as an artist through all of the outlets. It's also difficult for me to share everything as I am fairly private when it comes to social media. I'd like to let my lyrics do the talking…
If you were planning your own music festival, which five female musicians would be at the top of your list?
Tei Shi, Empress Of, Charlotte Day Wilson, MONOGEM, Emily King.
Are there any female artists you're particularly into at the moment?
Empress Of and Emily King's new records are on constant repeat.
How do you feel about the representation and portrayal of female musicians? Is there anything that you'd like to change?
I think women in music right now are more powerful than ever. If you would've asked me five years ago my answer may have been different. But I just want this movement to keep moving, it's inspiring.
As a woman, is there anything about the music industry that frustrates you?
Yes, the fact that the 2018 Grammys awarded only two women and the rest of the winners were men. Also, why aren't there more female headliners in the festival circuit?
What issues do you think female musicians are facing today?
Women are more powerful and present than ever, but believe it, we still have work to do to be heard and recognized. There is still plenty of discrimination even though the tides are shifting.
Do you have any top tips for other female musicians?
Stay true to yourself and always listen to your gut. A woman's intuition is more powerful than anything.
What advice would you give to young girls and women looking to work in music?
There's room for all of us and to just be honest.
How do you think musicians can create a sustainable income from their music?
By wearing many hats in the music business.
Which aspect of the music industry excites you the most?
I'm still excited by the fact that I get to make art on a daily basis. Also, when people sing my lyrics out loud at a show… the feeling is priceless.
What do you stand for as an artist?
I want to take people's minds off of whatever is going on in their lives and make them feel something.
What's left to come from you in the next year?
Loads of new music and shows, I can't wait.
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Bullets release NBL import Buford
Brisbane Bullets boss Richard Clarke has taken a shot at Perrin Buford after allowing the import to leave the club early and chase a European deal.
The struggling club claimed the wooden spoon in their return to the league last season and currently sit second last and out of the playoff race with an 8-16 record and four games to play.
The forward had been one of the club's best though - averaging 16.2 points and 8.1 rebounds through 22 games - and was at one stage in the frame for the NBL's MVP award.
But the American has been granted an immediate release on his request after informing coach Andrej Lemanis he wished to pursue opportunities in Europe.
Bullets general manager Richard Clarke said it was "obvious" Buford didn't want to be there and his departure would allow more court time for the club's emerging talent.
"It had become obvious over the last week that Perrin was no longer committed to the team and the situation had become untenable," he said
"The rest of the playing group are committed to the vision and values of the club, and competing for the Bullets in our remaining games."
The Bullets host the fifth-placed Illawarra Hawks on Thursday.
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Press Release -- July 9th, 2013
Source: Calix Networks
Calix Doubles GPON Port Density on E7-2 Modular ESAP
New GPON-8 card enables 16 ports of GPON in unique 1RU pay-as-you-grow architecture
PETALUMA, CA - July 9, 2013 - Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX, news, filings) today announced the addition of the GPON-8 card to the widely deployed Calix E7-2 modular Ethernet Service Access Platform (ESAP), significantly enhancing the flexibility and economics of high density fiber access deployment. The new card doubles the GPON port density of the E7-2 ESAP, enabling an industry-leading 16 GPON ports, 8 gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports, and multiple 10GE uplink ports in each 1 rack unit (1RU) E7-2 modular chassis. With this enhancement to the E7-2's unique pay-as-your-grow architecture, communications service providers can leverage pluggable optical interface modules (OIMs) on each card slot to incrementally grow their fiber access deployments to deliver broadband service speeds of up to one gigabit per second to over 1000 subscribers with each modular E7-2 deployed.
The enhanced port density of the E7-2 highlights the expanding portfolio of fiber access resources available to Calix customers that continually improve their economics of deployment and opportunities for new advanced broadband services. While the increased port density of the GPON-8 delivers new CAPEX efficiencies, new Calix software tools like Smart Activate provide OPEX savings through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface for deployment of CALIX optical network terminals (ONTs) and Residential Services Gateways (RSGs). With Smart Activate, Calix ONTs and RSGs can easily be identified, provisioned, and with one touch activated from common mobile devices like tablets and smart phones. In addition, with the recent announcement of Home Gateway upgrades to 700GE ONTs and the availability of 836GE RSGs for Calix E7 GPON customers, Calix service provider customers can efficiently deploy RSGs at every fiber-fed premises, providing new service opportunities for in-home network management - especially when used in conjunction with CALIX Consumer Connect software.
"Calix continues to provide us with new innovations that not only drive costs out of our existing fiber access deployments, but also enable new service revenue opportunities across our fiber access subscriber base," said Gary Johnson, CEO of Paul Bunyan Communications. "The GPON-8 card in the E7-2 form factor gives us the right combination of high capacity, density, and flexibility to cost effectively address residential and business subscriber growth in our network, as well as the ability to aggregate services from copper-fed deployments we have at MDUs, mobile home parks, and even campgrounds. For us, it's all about constantly improving to provide our subscribers with the best possible broadband service experience, and Calix continually provides us with powerful new tools to get us there effectively and efficiently."
"Fiber access deployment has transitioned from a 'nice-to-have' to a 'must-have' service for many service providers as they seek out new opportunities for service expansion and differentiation," said Robert Balsamo, CALIX vice president of product strategy. "With the latest additions to the Calix Unified Access portfolio, we are providing our customers with the tools to significantly improve the economics of fiber access deployment and enable the necessary changes for true business transformation. The combination of the GPON-8 card and the E7-2 is unique in the industry and, along with a constant stream of new Calix fiber access innovations, highlights the key advantages that Calix customers have when competing in an increasingly competitive marketplace."
About Calix
Calix (NYSE: CALX) is a global leader in access innovation. Its Unified Access portfolio of broadband communications access systems and software enables communications service providers worldwide to transform their networks and become the broadband provider of choice to their subscribers. For more information, visit the Calix website at www.calix.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release, except as required by law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting Calix's business. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential factors that could affect Calix's results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2013, filed with the SEC on May 2, 2013, available at http://www.sec.gov.
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Hair simulation supervisors are one of the many artists that work on animated films. Just like the title suggests, a hair simulation supervisor spends most of his or her time making sure the hair of the animated characters look as real and natural as possible. To do this, you have to pay very close attention to detail and imagine how the hair would move, look, and feel in many different situations. For example, a hair simulation supervisor has to think about how the hair of a princess would move when she tosses her head to the side, or how the sunlight might make the hair of a mermaid look in comparison to how her hair might look under the water. Each strand of hair and its movement must be considered in each shot of a film to make it looks as natural as possible.
To be a hair simulation supervisor, a bachelor's degree or higher is recommended, as well as being about to communicate well and work as a team player.
Check out this video from the Pixar Podcast on location with the film Brave with Pixar simulation supervisor Claudia Chung!


Here are some snazzy birthday facts about 15th of August 1908 that no one tells you about. Don't wait a minute longer and jump in using the content links below. Average read time of 9 minutes. Enjoy!
What day was my birthday Aug 15, 1908?
August 15, 1908 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1908. It was the 33rd Saturday of that year. The next time you can reuse your old 1908 calendar will be in 2020. Both calendars will be exactly the same! This is assuming you are not interested in the dates for Easter and other irregular holidays that are based on a lunisolar calendar.
There are 116 days left before your next birthday. You will be 111 years old when that day comes. There have been 40,426 days from the day you were born up to today. If you've been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 13,475 days or 36.89 years. You spent 33% of your life sleeping. Since night and day always follow each other, there were precisely 1,369 full moons after you were born up to this day. How many of them did you see? The next full moon that you can see will be on May 18 at 21:13:00 GMT – Saturday.
Fun stat: Your first one billion seconds (1,000,000,000) happened sometime on April 23, 1940.
If a dog named Jelly - a Kuvasz breed, was born on the same date as you then it will be 539 dog years old today. A dog's first human year is equal to 15 dog years. Dogs age differently depending on breed and size. When you reach the age of 6 Jelly will be 45 dog years old. From that point forward a large-sized dog like Jelly will age 5-6 dog years for every human year.
World War I: The First Russian Army, led by Paul von Rennenkampf, enters East Prussia.
Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed by firing squad at the Tower of London at 07:12, making him the last person to be executed at the Tower for espionage.
What does my birthday August 15, 1908 mean?
Your birthday numbers 8, 15, and 1908 reveal that your Life Path number is 5. It represents progress, adventure and opportunity. You possess the curiosity of a cat and long to experience all of life.
The following celebrities also have the same life path number: Justine Frischmann, Albert Hammond, Jonathan Seet, Vibeke Stene, Harindranath Chattopadhyay, John Standing, Mart Sander, Buster Benton, Nathan Baesel, Kristin Eubanks.
What is the birthday horoscope for Aug 15, 1908?
The Western zodiac or sun sign of a person born on August 15 is Leo ♌ (The Lion) – a fixed sign with Fire as Western element. The ruling planet is Sun – the center of our universe. According to the ancient art of Chinese astrology (or Eastern zodiac), Monkey is the mythical animal and Earth is the Eastern element of a person born on August 15, 1908.
Fun fact: The birth flower for 15th August 1908 is Poppy for preparedness.
What is the Love Match for Aug 15, 1908?
When it comes to love and relationship, you are most compatible with a person born on December 5, 1903. You have a Love Match compatibility score of +213. Imagine being in love with your soul mate. On the negative side, you are most incompatible with a person born on March 29, 1926. Your incompatibility score is -214. You'll be like a cat and a dog on a love-hate relationship. Arf-arf, I want to bite you. Meow-meow, stay away from me!
What is the popular baby name on 15 Aug 1908?
Here's a quick list of all the fun birthday facts about August 15, 1908. Celebrities, famous birthdays, historical events, and past life were excluded.
Try another birth date of someone you know or try the birthday of these celebrities: November 14, 1971 – Marco Leonardi, Australian-Italian actor; March 8, 1948 – Peggy March, American singer; December 4, 1955 – Cassandra Wilson, American singer-songwriter and producer (M-Base).


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Q: Finding specific functions $g_i$ in $f(x)= \sum_{i=1}^{n} x^{i}g_i $ Let  $f: \mathbb{R}^{n} \to \mathbb{R}$ be differentiable (may be not in $C^{1}$) and $f(0)=0$, show that there exists $g_{i} : \mathbb{R}^{n} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that:
$$f(x)= \sum_{i=1}^{n} x^{i}g_i $$
I was thinking in some of this sort:
$g_i(x)= \frac{f^{i}(x)}{x^{i}}$
but how to proceed when $x^{i}=0$?
I have checked the answer posted here
Finding $g_i:\mathbb{R}^n\to\mathbb R$ s.t $f(x)=\sum\limits_{i=1}^nx_i\cdot g_i(x)$
but I think there are some things like how do you know that the integral exists? that is why my idea is the above one. Thanks in advance
NOTE: $x^i$ is the i-th component


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Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1990 Dec;43(6):608-13.
A comparative study of gastrointestinal infections in United States soldiers receiving doxycycline or mefloquine for malaria prophylaxis.
Arthur JD1, Echeverria P, Shanks GD, Karwacki J, Bodhidatta L, Brown JE.
Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand.
A double blind study of daily doxycycline (100 mg) vs. weekly mefloquine (250 mg) was performed on United States soldiers training in Thailand to assess the effect of doxycycline malaria prophylaxis on the incidence of gastrointestinal infections. During a 5 week period, 49% (58/119) of soldiers receiving doxycycline and 48% (64/134) of soldiers receiving mefloquine reported an episode of diarrhea. Infection with bacterial enteric pathogens was identified in 39% (47/119) of soldiers taking doxycycline and 46% (62/134) of soldiers taking mefloquine. Forty-four percent (59/134) of soldiers receiving mefloquine and 36% (43/119) of soldiers receiving doxycycline were infected with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), while 9% (12/134) of soldiers receiving mefloquine and 4% of soldiers receiving doxycycline were infected with Campylobacter. Side effects from either medication were minimal. After 5 weeks in Thailand, the percent of non-ETEC strains resistant to greater than or equal to 2 antibiotics increased from 65% (77/119) to 86% (95/111) in soldiers on mefloquine and from 79% (84/106) to 93% (88/95) in soldiers on doxycycline. Doxycycline prophylaxis did not prevent or increase diarrheal disease in soldiers deployed to Thailand where ETEC and other bacterial pathogens are often resistant to tetracyclines.
10.4269/ajtmh.1990.43.608
Controlled Clinical Trial
Bacterial Infections*/epidemiology
Bacterial Infections*/microbiology
Campylobacter/drug effects
Cryptosporidium/drug effects
Diarrhea/epidemiology
Diarrhea/microbiology
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Escherichia coli/drug effects
Gastrointestinal Diseases/epidemiology
Gastrointestinal Diseases/microbiology*
Malaria/prevention & control*
Mefloquine/adverse effects*
Military Personnel*
Random Allocation
Tetracycline/pharmacology
Thailand/epidemiology
Mefloquine
Ingenta plc
Malaria - Genetic Alliance
Veterans and Military Health - MedlinePlus Health Information
Malaria - MedlinePlus Health Information
Bacterial Infections - MedlinePlus Health Information
TETRACYCLINE - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
MEFLOQUINE - Hazardous Substances Data Bank


Precision, quality and a more personalised approach to fitting contact lenses are the qualities that have come to define mark'ennovy. These same qualities have inspired our new packaging design.
Five years ago, mark'ennovy updated their brand identity, bringing a similar look and feel to their product packaging. The new identity brought the mark'ennovy brand to the forefront as the provider of products, services and technical expertise to help eye care professionals offer their patients a more personalised contact lens experience.
"Before 2013, each mark'ennovy product had its own brand identity, which we felt was diluting our efforts to strengthen the awareness for the mark'ennovy brand among contact lens fitters throughout Europe," comments George Sarrouf, CEO and Chairman of mark'ennovy.
Our updated packaging designs have been developed in the same vein. The Individually Crafted nature of our product portfolio is reflected in a clean layout, geometric shapes and the subtle shine of metallic inks, whilst a satin finish adds a soft touch to the packaging's exterior, a detail that gives a nod to the comfort of soft contact lenses. The packs will also arrive with your patient's name engraved, part of our Individually Yours campaign to drive patient awareness for the uniqueness of their eyes.
The updated colour palette stays true to the current one with one exception: the introduction of a glimmering aquamarine for Gentle 80, a fresh new colour that helps distinguish the bio-inspired lens from its silicone hydrogel counterpart, Saphir Rx.
mark'ennovy is expected to begin phasing in their new packaging as early as February 2019.


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« The Radley Lakes – Still Waters Run Deep
Application made to designate the Radley Lakes a Town Green »
Highlights of Meetings in 2006
HIGHLIGHTS – December 2006
• RWE Npower: The Parish Council has been invited by RWE Npower to reconvene the Liaison Committee, but the Parish Council declined the offer.
• Thrupp and Bullfield Lakes, Radley – Application to Register as a Town Green: The Parish Council has received a notice of the application, indicating that the documents are on public deposit until 16 February 2007. Mrs Jo Cartmell and Mr Roger Thomas attended the Parish Council meeting to give background information to the application.
• Police: The first Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) has been held. The meeting ascertained that the top three priorities related to speeding, anti-social behaviour and parking, and the group would be giving attention to these matters to see what improvements could be made. Other subjects listed related to lack of police, litter/fly tipping, criminal damage, under age drinking, lack of amenities, child facilities, theft/burglary, and volume of traffic. The Parish Council has asked that parking on pavements be added to the list.
PC Sean Delaney, the new Area Beat Officer, will be starting work on the 15 January 2007.
• Tree Planting: Six trees for the copse by the car park in Church Road have been purchased with a grant from The Tree Council, and the children from the Primary School helped plant these on the 29 November 2006.
HIGHLIGHTS – November 2006
• RWE Npower: The Parish Council was disappointed that the Secretary of State had decided not to call in this application and considered that the decision on whether to grant planning permission would remain with Oxfordshire County Council.
The Parish Council has been urged by Save Radley Lakes to make a legal challenge, but the Parish Council has decided that it would not take any action on this until Counsel's opinion had been obtained.
The Parish Council has received a request to support the registration of Radley Lakes as a Town or Village Green, and this will be considered at its November meeting.
• Police: PC Nigel Brookfield is no longer the Area Beat Officer and the Parish Council is awaiting the name of the new officer. Under the Neighbourhood Policing Scheme the names and photographs should be widely available throughout the Parish, and this new scheme is being launched in December. The talk taking place at Kennington Village Hall on the 22 November 2006 has been advertised throughout the Parish, and it is hoped that members of the public have attended to learn about the way this will operate.
Two Parish Councillors have been nominated to be on the Neighbourhood Action Group – Cr Derek Nutt and Cr Mark Wren – and these two Councillors will ensure there will be a Parish Council presence at all meetings.
• Highway Matters: Meetings are taking place with a representative of Oxfordshire Highways about traffic problems in Lower Radley and about the poor visibility at the Whites Lane/Foxborough Road turn. Safety signs have been put up in the Sugworth Lane area to make people aware of the need to slow down. A request for a pedestrian crossing by Sandford Lane has been turned down as it does not meet the criteria under the Local Transport Plan because there have been no accidents involving pedestrians over the last five years. The primary school in Radley has requested funding for a "lollipop" person as the request for a pedestrian crossing was turned down for similar reasons.
Highlights – October 2006
. Village Shop: The Parish Council was delighted to learn, when the Steering Group reported back to the community, that there was overwhelming support for a community shop. The venture was made all the more possible by the anonymous donation of the premises rent free for three years. Although it would be necessary to raise £20,000 most of this had already been promised which shows how much the community wants the village shop. The Parish Council was extremely grateful to the Steering Group, chaired by Graham Steinsberg, and noted that Graham and Jane Wyatt, the Parish Council representative on the Steering Group were continuing on the Management Committee.
. RWE Npower: The Parish Council was disappointed that the Secretary of State had decided not to call in this application and considered that the decision on whether to grant planning permission would remain with Oxfordshire County Council.
. Police: PC Nigel Brookfield is no longer the Area Beat Officer and the Parish Council is awaiting the name of the new officer. Under the Neighbourhood Policing Scheme the names and photographs should be widely available throughout the Parish, and this new scheme is being launched in December. The talk taking place at Kennington Village Hall on the 22 November 2006 has been advertised throughout the Parish, and it is hoped that members of the public have attended to learn about the way this will operate.
. Highway Matters: Meetings are taking place with a representative of Oxfordshire Highways about traffic problems in Lower Radley and about the poor visibility at the Whites Lane/Foxborough Road turn. Safety signs have been put up in the Sugworth Lane area to make people aware of the need to slow down. A request for a pedestrian crossing by Sandford Lane has been turned down as it does not meet the criteria under the Local Transport Plan because there have been no accidents involving pedestrians over the last five years. The primary school in Radley has requested funding for a "lollipop" person as the request for a pedestrian crossing was turned down for similar reasons.
Highlights – September 2006
. RWE Npower: All the details in relation to this planning application and the decision made by the OCC Planning and Regulations Committee are with the Secretary of State, and she has indicated that more time is required to look through all the details.
. Village Shop: The Steering Group will report back to the village on Wednesday, 18 October 2006, at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.
. Dog Bin – on Grass at turning to Lower Radley: The Parish Council has agreed that the dog litter bin should be moved further away from the seat, and the DC will be undertaking this work for the Parish Council.
. Website: The Parish Council has agreed to fund more work on the website.
There was no Meeting in Aug 06
Highlights – July 2006
• RWE Npower: The Parish Council agreed to send a letter to the Secretary of State asking her to call in the application for detailed consideration. The Parish Council set out the reasons why the Parish Council considered that the OCC planning application needed fuller investigation.
• Village Shop: The Steering Group had visited the community shop at Finstock, and were undertaking further research into the viability of a village shop.
• Dog Bin – on Grass at turning to Lower Radley: The Parish Council has agreed that the dog litter bin should be moved further away from the seat, and the DC will be undertaking this work for the Parish Council.
• Website: The Parish Council has agreed to fund more work on the website.
Highlights – June 2006
• Village Shop: The Steering Group is continuing to look into the viability of a community village shop.
• Garden Competition: The Garden Competition held on the 15 July 2006 was very successful, with a fine hot day for the judges to visit the Parish. Details of the winners are available in Radley News and on the Notice Board by the village hall.
• RWE Npower: A representative of the Parish Council spoke at the OCC Planning and Regulations Committee on the 10 July 2006. The Parish Council is extremely disappointed that the OCC Committee approved the application, subject to it being referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. It will be discussing this further at its July meeting.
• Police: It is disappointing that no-one from the Radley community has come forward willing to participate in a Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG). If you are interested in taking on this role, please let me know.
• Hedges/Tree Branches: This is the growing season – make certain any hedges, garden shrubs and trees are cleared from the footways. This is a real problem in Radley because of the narrow footways.
• Car Park, Church Road: Work on the car park resurfacing has been completed.
Highlights: May 2006
. Annual Meeting of the Parish Council: The Parish Council elected Councillor Brian Mott as Chairman for the second year, and Councillor Denis Standen as Vice Chairman. Details of the Committee membership have been put on the notice board.
. Village Shop: The Parish Council received about 20% of the questionnaires back, and the majority of these showed that people felt that a village shop was a high priority. In view of this a public meeting has been held, when about 60 people attended. The meeting decided to form a working party to look into the viability of a village shop and its location, and five people volunteered to form the working party – Graham Steinsberg, Susan King, Chris Minay, Dominique Henderson and Jane Wyatt. A further public meeting will be held to discuss the findings of the working party.
. Garden Competition: The date of the Garden Competition, 15 July 2006, draws closer. You will all have received a copy of the flyer giving details of the competition – many thanks to Radley Guides for delivering the majority of them.
. Neighbourhood Policing Programme: Chief Inspector David Purnell of Thames Valley Police has been invited to come to speak to the Parish Council about Neighbourhood Policing – this will be a special meeting and, as for Parish Council meetings, members of the public are welcome to attend. The Parish Council has been asked to find someone from the Radley community who would be willing to participate in a Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG). If you are interested in taking on this role, please let me know.
. Hedges/Tree Branches: This is the growing season – make certain any hedges, garden shrubs and trees are cleared from the footways. This is a real problem in Radley because of the narrow footways. . Car Park, Church Road: Work should begin on resurfacing the car park on the 26 June.
Highlights: April 2006
• RWENpower – Planning Application: The Oxfordshire County Council has delayed consideration of this application until Monday, 10 July 2006.
• Car Park, Church Road: The Parish Council has agreed to have the car park resurfaced, and the contractor will be Gordon Hill. It is not known when the work will commence but it is hoped it will be during the school summer holidays when the car park is not required for the school children.
• Village Shop: A lot of questionnaires have been completed and returned and, as a lot of interest has been shown, it is very likely that a public meeting will be held in the near future.
Highlights: March 2006
• The Vale of White Horse DC has provided one dog bin in the village – on the grass at the Lower Radley turn.
• Vale of White Horse DC – details are now available on the free bus passes for the over 60s. It is now possible for the over 60s to travel from 9 am throughout the Vale, throughout Oxford City and also the Park and Ride, and for any single or return journey starting within the Vale going to Witney, Swindon and Didcit.
• RWENpower Planning Application – The Parish Council has strongly objected to this new planning application.
• Village Shop – following the meeting with Jane Barker, Oxfordshire Rural Community Council, a questionnaire is going to be delivered and collected from all households in the Parish, and a public meeting will be held to discuss the results of the questionnaire.
• Car Park, Church Road: The Tree Council has recommended that tree planting takes place in the autumn to give the trees a better chance of survival.
• Oxfordshire Highways has a new telephone number – 0845 310 11 11.
Highlights – February 2006
• A Caretaker/Cleaner has been appointed for the sports pavilion.
• The bench constructed by a pupil at Radley College has been installed at Pebble Hill. In addition, two new seats have been ordered for the Spinneys Close garden.
• The Parish Council has asked for a meeting with the police and the Village Hall Management Committee to discuss problems experienced in Gooseacre.
• A new planning application has been received from RWE Npower in relation to Lake E. The current deadline is 17 March 2006, and the Parish Council has asked for an extension to the deadline for comments. An extraordinary meeting will be held to discuss the application.
• Village Shop: The Parish Council has invited Jane Barker, Oxfordshire Rural Community Council, to meet the Parish Council on 23 March 2006 to discuss the possibility of a community shop.
• Green Belt: The Inspector's Report to the Vale of White Horse District Council – Local Plan 2011 has been received. The Inspector has refused all applications for development in the Green Belt. The Green Belt around Radley is therefore safe until 2015.
• Car Park, Church Road: The Copse has been cleared, revealing a number of problems. The Parish Council has agreed that it will arrange for the shrubs to be cut regularly to allow trees to be planted. The Parish Council is in touch with the Tree Council regarding a variation to the agreement of the award to allow container trees to be planted.
• Gooseacre Recreational Field: Radley College has agreed to plant additional trees along the border of the recreational field.
• The Parish Council has agreed to enter the Best Kept Village Competition 2006. Judging will take place between 29 April and 14 May (Preliminary Round) and 27 May and 11 June (Final Round).
• The Parish Council continues to press the Oxfordshire Highways regarding safety at the Whites Lane/Foxborough Road junction and Thrupp Lane, which is the official cycle way.
Highlights – January 2006
• Thames Valley Police Community Support Officers – PC Nicky Beltran and PC Mark Miller, introduced themselves to the Parish Council. They form part of a team covering Radley, which also includes Sgt Darren Price and PC Nigel Broomfield.
• Thames Valley Police has changed the way non-emergency calls are handled. The number for this is now 0845 8 505 505. In an emergency, 999 should be called, but the 999 number should only be used if a crime is being committed or is about to be committed, or if there is risk of serious injury.
• Department for Transport – Greater Western Franchise: this has been given to First Great Western Limited from 1 April 2006. The existing timetable will continue unchanged until 10 December, when the new franchise timetable will be introduced. The Parish Council is seeking clarification on the new timetable.
• Radley Station: The Parish Council is still pressing for access from the Lower Radley side of the platform.
• Dog bins: The Parish Council has asked the District Council to consider providing dog bins in three places – by the lower burial ground, the Lower Radley Turn and the station yard.
• The Parish Council is taking over the copse by the car park in Church Road and an area is to be cleared to allow trees to be planted.
• Church Road – Tree Management: The Oxfordshire County Council has arranged for the trees along Church Road to be cut back. Some trees have been cleared but the residue of trees will remain on site to form habitat for wild life.
• Village Gateways: Oxfordshire Highways have now provided these at both ends of the Parish.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.radleyvillage.org.uk/highlights-of-meetings-in-2006/


Let's start cutting tech companies some slack over the diversity of their workplaces.
Facebook is the latest company to be lambasted in the media for a perceived lack of diversity of employees, with USA Today going so far as to say Facebook's workforce is indicative of "an industry sector dominated by white men."
Indeed, Facebook, which released its demographic figures, is 70 percent male and 57 percent white.
But it is a very, very diverse company and hardly "dominated by white men."
For one thing, Facebook (with apologies to founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg) is essentially run by Sheryl Sandberg -- certainly not a white man and certainly a dominant force in that company. She is among the business world's most prominent female executives. And, through her Lean In Foundation, she has been an inspiring voice for empowering women in leadership.
Then, let's look at the actual breakdown of employees. Yes, Facebook says its workforce is 57 percent white. But that is actually more diverse than the average U.S. company. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the American employed workforce is 67 percent white. So, if hiring whites is a key criticism point, Facebook's employees are actually 15% less white than the U.S. workforce.
Why? Well, put simply, Facebook employs a lot more minorities than other companies. The Asian workforce at Facebook represent 34 percent of its employees. The national average? Five percent. So, when it comes to hiring Asians, a key minority group, Facebook is nearly seven times above other American companies.
It is true that there are two areas that need improvenent, namely the hiring of blacks and Hispanics. Facebook's employees are 2 percent black, versus a U.S. workforce of 12 percent, and 4 percent Hispanic, against a workforce pool of 16 percent.
Then there is the issue of why the company is 70 percent male. Looks unbalanced, right? Not really. According to the Commerce Department, women make up just 24 percent of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. That means the pool of available candidates for Facebook's open positions (it is, after all, a STEM company), is 76 percent male. Yet it found a way to be 6 percentage points more diverse than its available candidates.
Diversifying workforces is important. That means hiring more racial minorities. That means gender balance. It means hiring people from different countries or who grew up in different economic backgrounds. It also means supporting programs that develop and educate a better potential workforce. Businesses know that hiring is the most important factor in growth. You have to seek out the best candidates for your business needs, and diversity pays off with new opinions, new viewpoints and a better understanding of customers.
Facebook understands that. Google, which faced similar criticism, knows that. Most of Silicon Valley's biggest companies were created and grew with diversity in mind, and have made great strides. Yet they face derision.
That's wrong. The diversity of these companies should be celebrated, not shamed. Could they do more in minority and gender hiring? Maybe. Chances are, given the nature of their employee bases, they are doing as much as they can.
That needs to be cheered, and it should be the model for businesses of all sizes and in all industries. Pundits should save the boo's for a real controversy and hit the "like" button on the example Facebook and other companies are setting.


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City school to get unique toilet built with discarded plastic bottles
Monday, 15 May 2017, 23:32:22 IST
Jamshedpur: A unique toilet is soon going to take shape at Manav Vikas School in Garurbasa, Telco. Unlike other toilets made of brick and mortar, it will be made of plastic bottles.
The first such toilet to be built in the city, it will be dedicated to the students of the said school who have only one toilet. This novel initiative was taken by the school teachers and Sanjay Kumar, deputy collector of CM�s Camp Office at Jamshedpur, who chalked out the plan together.
Giving information about the plan, Kumar said the toilet will be prepared with the help of empty and discarded plastic bottles. The bottles would be filled with sand or slag so as to be used as alternative for bricks. "We have set a target of building this toilet before Environment Day on 5th June. The construction is likely to start in a day or two," Kumar said.
Kumar said the toilet construction would require around 3000 empty bottles. The bottles would be collected from across the city. They would also be collected from households in River View Colony, Telco. "There is abundance of fly ash and empty bottles in the city. By using them creatively, we want to give a message on cleanliness and environment conservation to the people of this city," he said.
The financial burden of the project would be borne by one Moundrita Chatterjee, a class VII student of a city-based school, and her family. Excited about the project, the 13 year old girl said, "I feel proud after joining this novel initiative."
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The Theory + Practice in Marketing (TPM) Conference is returning to its inaugural location and will be hosted at Columbia Business School in New York City on May 16-18, 2019.
The 2019 TPM Conference once again seeks to increase the business relevance of research in marketing.
TPM 2019 is very pleased to be collaborating with the Journal of Marketing on a Special Issue that will examine the impact of new technologies on important marketing-related research questions.
The entire 2019 TPM conference is dedicated to exploring research on "New Technologies and Marketing" with the goal of improving knowledge on this critical topic and helping authors prepare for submission to the Special Issue. New technologies, defined as those that are early in the adoption cycle for firms and/or consumers, can be studied from consumer, firm, competition, market, policy, or societal perspectives. Papers presented will be examining real-world marketing questions in any of these areas.
The co-editors for the Special Issue, C. Page Moreau (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Donna L. Hoffman (George Washington University), Stefan Stremersch (Erasmus University and IESE), and Michel Wedel (University of Maryland), have partnered in selecting papers for the conference and will attend the conference in order to provide feedback. Other Editors, Associate Editors, and Editorial Review Board members from the Journal of Marketing will also be present to provide feedback to authors.
To learn more about the goals and the submission process for TPM (closed) and the Special Issue (deadline: September 1, 2019), please review details in the Call for Submissions section of the website.


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Chiefs sign pair of former Wolverines
ANN ARBOR (AP) — Former Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
Agent Bryan Ehrlich confirmed the deal Sunday. Patterson started all 26 games for the Wolverines over the past two seasons after transferring from Mississippi.
Patterson threw for 3,061 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season. He threw 45 touchdown passes in his two years at Michigan. Patterson passed for 131 yards in the Senior Bowl.
Patterson started 10 games at Ole Miss but transferred after the school was hit by NCAA sanctions. He was granted eligibility at Michigan in 2018 without sitting out a year.
The Chiefs also agreed to a contract with defensive end Taco Charlton, adding a former first-round pick from Michigan who flamed out in Dallas and Miami but whose athleticism is a perfect match for coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's defense.
The 25-year-old Charlton was the 28th overall selection in the 2017 draft. He made seven starts for the Cowboys before sustaining a shoulder injury, and he was waived just two weeks into last season. The Dolphins signed Charlton and he made five starts and appeared in 10 games, but he was a healthy scratch the last four games of the regular season.
The Dolphins waived him Thursday and the Chiefs were able to sign him when he cleared waivers Friday.
Charlton will compete for playing time within a rotation that includes starting defensive ends Frank Clark and Alex Okafor, backups Tanoh Kpassagnon and Breeland Speaks, and fifth-round draft pick Mike Danna.


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