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Franchise groups consider fast casuals and other emerging brands as they look to diversify their portfolios.
Franchising July 2019 By Kevin Hardy
Many operators are turning to diversification in their franchise portfolios.
At least once a week, Chris Phillips hears from one of three main brokers who mediate quick-service restaurant sales from franchisees looking to retire or to exit the business. The chief strategy officer at GPS Hospitality—operator of Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Pizza Hut restaurants—says the company buys less than 5 percent of what the team looks at.
After all, the franchise group has standards. And those really boil down to one principle: GPS wants to play in five major quick-service categories, namely burger, pizza, Mexican, sandwich, and chicken.
"We're not really a trend follower. We're not going to get into little niche categories," Phillips says. "We want to be in one of the big three brands for each [category]."
But while multi-concept operators have long looked to diversify their operations across burger, pizza, and taco brands, a wave of buzzy fast-casual franchises has started to blur the lines of the traditional portfolio, along with other emerging and trendy concepts that have catapulted to success through the franchise model. Newer entries to the franchise space have meant more diversification among franchise groups looking to bet on future winners.
In recent years, Grant Benson, SVP of franchising and development for Dunkin' Brands Group, has noticed more interest in brand diversification from operators—particularly experienced operators of other brands looking to own Dunkin' or Baskin-Robbins stores for the first time.
"I would say over the last 10 years or so, we've tended to see a bit more of that," he says. "Those that have started looking at Dunkin' are doing that as a result of the exciting things going on in our business—the transformation that's underway, the fact that we still have growth potential in the U.S. Many others don't."
Plenty of Dunkin' operators still stick to just one or two stores—Dunkin's 1,100 franchisees own an average of about nine units—but Benson says franchisee groups in general have grown larger, consolidating their holdings across larger geographic areas. Like all quick-serve concepts, the entirely franchised Dunkin' is protective of its brand and excludes franchisees who operate competitive concepts.
"But you can't be so myopic, particularly with some of the products we sell. Someone may be a franchisee of a casual dining or [quick-serve] concept that may offer coffee on the menu, but it's not a significant portion of their menu," Benson says. "That wouldn't necessarily be a concern to us. On the other hand, if that was a significant portion of their business and we generally viewed them as a head-to-head competitor, we wouldn't get near that."
When weighing potential multi-concept operators, Benson says, he primarily looks for a proven track record. Just as important, he wants to see evidence of the appropriate scale and infrastructure needed to run multiple Dunkin' or Baskin-Robbins stores successfully.
Dunkin's 1,100 franchisees own an average of about nine units.
"If someone comes to us and we're dealing with something that's clearly noncompetitive, these groups can be very strong to work with," he says. "Because they bring certain things to the table that other new franchisees cannot."
It's not just restaurant franchisees who increasingly look to diversify, says Ryan Zink, CEO of franchise sales firm Franchise FastLane. In retail, owners increasingly prefer to hold a mix of concepts that can range from massage chains to tree removal services (though few are brave enough to operate restaurants with other retail or service concepts, he adds).
Franchise FastLane most frequently pairs franchised concepts with former executives or other successful individuals looking to invest in their own businesses for the first time. Most spend between $150,000 and $600,000 per unit.
When weighing brand partners, Zink looks for the most "defensible" concepts that are positioned to last. His company has examined plenty of restaurant concepts, particularly emerging doughnut concepts, ice cream brands, and health-minded restaurants. But none have made it through his vetting process yet.
"Many of these concepts are two-dozen units or smaller. So you really need to look at the track record of the units they have open, the leadership, and, of course, some of the unit-level economics," Zink says. "I think the salad space could be one that is going to be long-lasting, and it is defensible. It's just whether or not someone wants to take on the challenge and be a pioneer."
Jeff Kolton, a partner at private-equity firm Corlex Capital, says the most successful restaurant franchisees often become organically concentrated in a single brand at the start. That's because they perfect the operation of their concept, which naturally puts them at the top of the list when another franchisee wants to sell or the franchisor looks to expand.
Still, most operators elect to diversify over time.
"We haven't yet invested in an operator who was only in one system," says Kolton, whose firm invests in franchised restaurant, retail, and service sectors. "Most of the top operators we talk to are in more than one system."
As for the new and emerging chains looking to bring these franchisees into the fold, Kolton says they face one very big hurdle: Few can tout the sheer economic heft of the big quick-serve brands. "To get from 100 to 500 stores, the infrastructure has to be there, the flexibility and strategy have to be there. I'm not seeing the long-term strategy; I'm seeing short-term strategy."
Indeed, big operators like GPS—which owns a total of 475 stores—have so far stayed away from fast casuals because of the scale issue. "To get to 250 or 300 units is much more difficult with fast casual," Phillips says.
When weighing potential multi-concept operators, Dunkin' Brands primarily looks for a proven track record.
When weighing a potential purchase of a new concept, GPS looks for a package of at least 35–40 units—enough scale to place a director of operations and district leaders in the market. Since its founder first purchased 42 Atlanta-area Burger King stores in 2012, GPS has solely operated blue-chip quick-serve concepts. While the firm hopes to further diversify, Phillips says he's only interested in stores where he thinks GPS can build long-term value.
"Because our strategy is in mature, national brands, it kind of forces us to look at the big guys in the category," he says.
There are other differences to consider with the new field of upscale limited-service franchises. The initial investment, store size, and labor models can all vary widely between fast-casual and quick-serve brands, Kolton says. But fast casuals have been successful in winning customers from new demographic groups and responding to changing consumer behaviors.
"If you're looking to get out of a [quick serve]–heavy portfolio in blue-chip brands, the larger operators are starting to look at fast casual. And they're starting to look at what cuisines fit those changing demographics," he says. "It's a wild world right now. The multiunit franchisees are getting unbelievable opportunities to expand. People are betting on the jockey and they're looking for the right horse."
While there's plenty of movement, most purchase activity in the space has been limited to the most successful brands, says J. Patrick Galleher, managing partner at merchant bank Boxwood Partners. He says opportunities abound to expand thriving brands like Taco Bell. Casual dining, on the other hand, is struggling against the success of emerging fast casuals and blue-chip quick serves.
"I think you kind of have the haves and have nots out there," says Galleher, the former CEO of sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt. "You have some chains that are doing fantastic and no [franchisee] wants to sell them. And you have others where people can't sell them fast enough."
Those dynamics have led some casual-dining operators to diversify their portfolios with quick-service concepts for the first time, says David Barr, chair of the International Franchise Association and chairman of PMTD Restaurants, which operates 29 Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken stores.
He says franchisee groups have grown much larger in the last 30 years largely because of an influx of investment in the restaurant space.
"Capital is readily available in the franchisee space both from lending and equity. Therefore, good operators attract capital," Barr says. "And they can outgrow a single system. Ultimately, franchisees are continuing to see growth and, given their size, are looking for other concepts."
Barr says franchisors seem to have relaxed their standards around franchisee portfolios. They increasingly see the value of large, multiunit franchisees and are willing to share the expertise of those operators—so long as they're not operating under the banners of direct competitors. He has personal experience with the issue; his interest in diversifying led him to personally invest in the Capriotti's Sandwich Shop concept. And PMTD now operates one of the sandwich chain's stores.
Barr says he was drawn to that concept not just for its firm footing in the fast-casual space, but also because sandwich chains are positioned to capitalize on the explosion of third-party delivery services. Barr says Yum! Brands, the franchisor of the majority of his stores, is fine with operators growing externally.
Flynn Restaurant Group
For 12 years, Flynn Restaurant Group leaders focused exclusively on perfecting their operation of Applebee's stores.
"Certainly, they would like us just to develop their concepts, but they recognize we're going to be seeking growth," he says. "The fact is there's only so many KFCs and Taco Bells I can grow, other than just buying units. With Capriotti's, there's much more of a green field."
For 12 years, Flynn Restaurant Group leaders focused exclusively on perfecting their operation of Applebee's stores. That was based on founder Greg Flynn's belief that "focus makes you better."
"Our objective was to become sort of the premier operator in the Applebee's system," he says. "And I think over the course of time, we made great strides with that goal, if not achieved it."
In 2011, the brand began exploring diversification by looking for best-in-class concepts boosted by big marketing budgets and national footprints. Flynn first partnered with Taco Bell in 2012 because of its coast-to-coast dominance and unique position in the market. When it came to exploring fast-casual options, Flynn naturally landed on Panera, one of the few national franchise brands in the space.
"We could have signed up for smaller, less-established brands. But our belief is to focus on large, national brands," he says. "There are a lot of great potential opportunities out there with regional brands. And some have just sort of started to be in a position to be national. But we're pretty conservative. And I really like operating in a system that is as proven as it can be, so we have a strong bias toward more mature brands."
In 2018, the company purchased 368 Arby's stores, drawn to the unique offering found at the roast beef chain.
"It is truly different," Flynn said. "I just loved the fact that there was no one else in the industry that does what Arby's does. There are so many people doing burgers, pizza, and chicken — it's really hard to be differentiated in those areas."
Flynn Restaurant Group's portfolio now spans more than 1,200 restaurants across the quick-service, fast-casual, and casual-dining categories. And while executives didn't know exactly what to expect when venturing beyond their casual-dining comfort zone, Flynn says moving down the service spectrum wasn't all that complicated. In all its restaurants, the company leans on its decentralized management model that empowers operators to run each brand while also capitalizing on economies of scale.
Still, such diversification can come at a cost. Flynn still firmly believes that focus is a foundation to success. That's why each brand is operated by its own dedicated team of specialized managers and operators.
"Our initial assumption was correct, that focus makes you better," Flynn says. "And what we need to guard against is becoming distracted in our focus."


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Marissa Mayer — You Go, Girl!
Marissa Mayer, the new Mom who is also the CEO of Yahoo!, recently announced that all Yahoos (that's what they call employees) have to work at the office, not from home. Since then, the blogosphere has been all aflutter. A majority of the bloggers I've read suggest that Mayer is retrograde, dumb, and sexist. I have to disagree. I think it's a very smart move and about time, too.
The arguments against Mayer's decision have to do with productivity, convenience, women's rights, and maybe even clean air. Stephen Dubner (one of the two Steves who created Freakonomics) wrote that an experiment at a Chinese travel agency shows that woking at home can increase your productivity and reduce health problems. Apparently long commutes raise your blood pressure. A recent article from Stanford (based on the same Chinese study) suggests that the productivity of those working at home is 13% greater than those working at the office. An article on WAHM.com (Work At Home Moms) argues that telecommuting shifts the employee's emphasis away from politics and towards performance. Months ago, Slate wrote that Mayer doesn't care about sexism. Grindstone calls Mayer's decision a "morale killer" and a "giant leap backward for womankind." The Atlantic Monthly flatly declares that "Marissa Mayer Is Wrong".
But is she wrong? It depends on what she's trying to do. Raising productivity is generally a good idea. But if the price of productivity is reduced innovation, then the cost is too high. There's a strong case to be made that working from home — while it provides many benefits — inhibits innovation. I've written about the mashup nature of innovation. Many of the best new ideas are mashups of existing ideas.
The same logic applies to people. Getting people together — and encouraging them to mix and mingle in more-or-less random ways — helps them mash up concepts and create new ideas. It's why Building 20 — a ramshackle, "temporary" structure on the MIT campus — generated so many innovations. People bumped into each other and shared ideas and, in doing so, created everything from generative grammar to Bose acoustics. It's why cities produce a disproportionate share of of inventions and patents (click here and here). It's why reducing the number of bathrooms in a building will increase innovation –you're more likely to bump into someone. It's why I advise my clients to allow e-mail to flow freely between buildings but to banish it within a building. If you're in the same building as the recipient, get together for a face-to-face meeting. You'll get more out of it — maybe even an innovative new product.
So, what is Mayer trying to accomplish? In her memo to all Yahoos, she speaks of "communication and collaboration" and notes that "Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings." She doesn't use the word "innovation" but that's exactly what she's talking about. And, in my humble opinion, Yahoo! could use a healthy dose of innovation. So I think Mayer has got it right: PPPI — proximity and propinquity propel innovation. All I can say is: you go, girl!
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Review: Apple AirPods (2021)
With no ear tips, no noise canceling, and mediocre battery life, there's no reason in the year 2021 to buy Apple's third-gen buds.
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Spatial audio support. Pairs nearly instantly with iOS and MacOS devices. Excellent Siri integration. Good microphones. Punchy bass response and crisp highs.
Sound leaks in and out. Won't fit well in all ears. Stem-based controls cause headphones to shift in my ears. Overpriced, even relative to other Apple-made models. Muddy midrange.
If America stood up and collectively yelled its woes about wireless earbuds, everyone wearing a pair of standard AirPods would hear them. They don't have ear tips or noise canceling, and a leaky pair of dynamic drivers means that every sound from the outside world gets in.
You might not even have them in your ears at all. If you try to use the squeeze-button controls without practicing first, one AirPod may be on the floor while the other goes down the drain.
I don't hate all Apple headphones. Despite their middling battery life, I still like the AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max are the best wireless headphones I've ever used. Heck, I even love most modern Beats products—including the recently announced Beats Fit Pro, which just came out yesterday.
But something has to be said. In the words of the immortal Howard Beale, I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore. Things have got to change! I'm begging you—yes, you, dear reader. You have to stop buying the newest AirPods just because they work well with your iPhone. Just don't. Buy any of Apple's other models, which have the modern features (and comfy fit) you deserve.
Tee'd Off
Standard AirPods—as they've become colloquially known since the AirPods Pro launched in 2019—used to be pretty decent.
When the AirPods were first announced in 2016, five hours of battery life—and the fact that they actually worked—was enough to rank them among the best on the market. Not to be too finger-pointy, but this wasn't a huge surprise. The market for wireless headphones was created in large part by the company responsible for removing the headphone jack. It stands to reason they would corner it.
But in the nearly six years since, a ton of companies—including Apple itself—have developed dramatically better earbuds than they had when your crazy uncle couldn't stop babbling about Her Emails. We've gotten longer battery life, better microphones, more ergonomic fits, better charging cases, and generally more durable buds from every brand, across the board.
But AirPods remained mostly stagnant. This one adds an hour of battery life, spatial audio, and new drivers in addition to the last update's wireless charging case. But they also raised the price by $25. I can name about a half-dozen buds that fit and sound better, including many Apple-made pairs. The Beats Studio Buds ($120) have the same sweat-resistance rating, a more ergonomic design, two hours more battery life, and active noise canceling. The Beats Fit Pro ($200) have the same spatial audio tech and H1 chip.
Heck, you can currently buy a pair of AirPods Pro for $197, just $22 more than the standard third-generation AirPods. For ergonomics alone, you're better off with any of those other pairs.
We're Not All Models, Honey
That brings me to the most common critique I hear from friends and relatives who have bought AirPods in the past. They just won't stay in anyone's ears.
Even though these AirPods are slightly more curved and slightly less golf-tee shaped, they still have a massive one-size-fits-all problem, which could have easily been remedied—and in fact was, on other models—years ago.
A proper seal between an earbud and your ears is essential to good sound reproduction in earbuds, particularly when it comes to bass frequencies. The need for a proper seal is supported by a lot of research, much of it coming via studies for hearing aids and other medical devices. By omitting ear tips from AirPods and leaving an imperfect seal, you invite all kinds of acoustic problems. All high-quality earbuds (really any buds besides AirPods) have silicone or foam tips.
Apple knows this, which is why when AirPods Pro were released, they came with a lot of PR babble about how much time they'd spent making sure these buds would fit in all manner of ears. Without a way to allow people to custom-fit buds, Apple has had to implement a whole lot of tech to balance the sound. They have inward-facing microphones to adjust bass and midrange EQ, depending on how the headphones are seated in your ears. On most other buds, all this tech is just not really necessary, because they have ear tips to seal out the world.
Speaking of fit, I have extremely average ears, and the newer, shorter, more angled earbuds made it super hard to find and squeeze the stem-based controls. Whenever I grab the stem to pause my music or ask Siri a question, I tend to slide the headphones around in my ears, like I'm trying to grab the ladle out of a punch bowl.
Once you get them seated in your ears, the new AirPods sound OK. But it's annoying how much outside sound gets in when you're out and about, which makes everything much muddier. Again, in comparison to similarly priced models from Jabra, Samsung, and other top-tier modern producers, these get left in the dust. The Samsung Galaxy Buds2's dual-driver array sounds dramatically better, and those cost $25 less.
The Good Parts
There are some legitimately nice things about Apple-made headphones. I'm trying not to be a total wet blanket.
They have the same clear separation between low and high end that I enjoy on the AirPods Pro, though they're a lot muddier in the midrange to my ears. The microphones are once again great, easily good enough for any Zoom or phone meetings.
I also like that Apple has added spatial audio. I don't think it's a reason to subscribe to Apple Music, or that it will take off in the broader music industry in general, but I do think that it's awesome for movies. I've enjoyed watching Netflix in Dolby Atmos on the AirPods Max. It's nice that even Apple's most basic buds now do this.
I'm even stoked that they're finally IPX4-rated for sweat resistance. I'd hesitate to take these on a workout due to the aforementioned concerns with fit, but at least you know you can drop them in the sink without ruining them.
Lost in Time
It took six years for the design team at Apple to realize that removing popular jacks and adding a touch bar to laptops was idiotic. How long will it take them to fix a fundamentally flawed and overpriced pair of earbuds?
I'm not sure. AirPods remain the best-selling buds in history, and they had nearly all of these same flaws a month ago. Just like the MacBooks of yesteryear, this is a ridiculous and unnecessary remake that many will probably buy in droves, unaware that they can actually get a better product from the same company for less money.
If you're an Apple stan, I'd spend $25 more for the new Beats. I've had less than a week with them—my review is forthcoming—but the Fit Pro are shaping up to be my new favorite pair of Apple-made buds. And they have ear tips!
If you don't need spatial audio or special Apple integration (you increasingly don't, for headphones to work very well), shop around. It's 2021. Nobody should pay $175 for a pair of plastic buds with no ear tips, no noise canceling, and two hours less battery life than a $40 pair we just reviewed.
Parker Hall is an Associate Editor of Product Reviews at WIRED. He focuses on audiovisual and entertainment products. Hall is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he studied jazz percussion. After hours, he remains a professional musician in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
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Q: Determine if a Path describes a circle I am trying to test if a path or polyline describes a circle in java. How can i do this? I am thinking about testing if the biggest distance between two points is nearly the same for all points on the path (with some mistake in mind). Can this work? What other possibilities did I have to check that?

A: Assuming 2D...

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*compute bbox
so find min and max x,y coordinate values from all the sample points x[i],y[i] you got. Lets call them x0,y0,x1,y1 where x0<=x1 and y0<=y1

*compute center of circle cx,cy
simply center of bbox so:
cx = 0.5*(x1+x0)
cy = 0.5*(y1+y0)

*compute radius
if you got really a circle then bbox should be square so
fabs((x1-x0)-(y1-y0)) <= zero_threshold

if not you do not have a circle. If yes radius is
r = ~0.5*(x1-x0) = ~0.5*(y1-y0)

so do the average ...
r = 0.25*(x1-x0 + y1-y0)

*check for deviation from circle
compute max abs difference ...
 d = max ( fabs( (x[i]-cx)^2 + (y[i]-cy)^2 - r^2) )

if d > max_radius_difference_threshold^2 then you do not have a circle.
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*Algorithms: Ellipse matching
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*if you know radius and path length then it should match the circle circumference

*avg point of uniformly sampled closed circular path is also the center

*angle between line segments of uniformly sampled circular path is constant

*circle is convex only

A: general equation of  circle is a^2 + b^2=r^2 with center (0,0); where r is the radius of the circle and a and b the coordinates of point put in a and b and get the values of r if the value of r is same for all the values of a and b then the path is a circle .
Note:- for a center at a point (h,k) equation changes to :-
(a-h)^2+(b-k)^2=r^2;

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Iran Has Laid Groundwork for Extensive Cyberattacks on U.S.
Iranian hackers have laid the groundwork to carry out extensive cyberattacks on U.S. and European infrastructure and on private companies, and the U.S. is warning allies, hardening its defenses and weighing a counterattack, say multiple senior U.S. officials.
A spokesperson for the Iranian mission to the United Nations charged the U.S. is the aggressor in the cyber domain. "Iran has no intention of engaging in any kind of cyber war with the U.S.," the spokesperson, Alireza Miryousefi, said in a statement. "Frankly, from our perspective, it's more likely the U.S. wants the supposed suspicion of an attack as rationalization for a cyberattack against Iran."
"The U.S. is the most belligerent cyber attacker of any nation in the world, repeatedly attacking military and civilian targets across the world including in Iran," said Miryousefi. "The U.S. has also undermined international efforts to establish global rules surrounding cyber issues. While we cannot comment on specific cyber capabilities or operational detail, we can say that our cyber activities are defensive in nature and necessary for our country's protection."
After the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified before Congress that the U.S. was "anticipating it's a possibility" that Iran would increase cyberattacks in the coming weeks and months and that the U.S. "will be prepared." Nielsen said the U.S. has a posture called "shields up" it can institute when anticipating a possible attack.
U.S. officials have alerted America's allies in Europe and the Middle East to the potential Iranian threat and have begun preparing a menu of possible responses, according to both current and former U.S. officials. It's unclear if the options include a preemptive cyberattack to deter Iran from launching one.
"Iran's interest in offensive cyber operations is well known and America and its partners would be well advised to consider the likelihood that Iran will mount cyber operations as sanctions are imposed," said Norman Roule, a former top CIA official on Iran.
The Trump administration's increasingly bellicose rhetoric about Iran has raised concerns among lawmakers on Capitol Hill that this could be reminiscent of the George W. Bush administration's push to invade Iraq in 2003, which relied in part on now-discredited intelligence. In an op-ed article in The Atlantic published July 13, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., compared the language to the days leading up the war in Iraq.
"I fear the United States is on the verge of blundering into another unnecessary war with Iraq's next-door neighbor Iran. The same warning signs are on the horizon, and I hope we will turn back from the foolish path we seem to be taking," wrote Kaine, the former Democratic nominee for vice president. "We cannot afford another unnecessary war, and Congress and the public must be vigilant to stop it."


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TIP! Always take some water to class with you. Staying hydrated is an important but often-overlooked task.
People who are considering college will understandably have many questions that they need answered as soon as possible. There are plenty of things to learn about going to college, learn what you can about it before you jump in. The below article contains some great tips on how to get yourself prepared for the college experience.
TIP! Look for a study skills class if you are struggling academically. Studying for college is much different than high school, which might impact your grades.
Be sure you have enough toiletries before starting college. These items are very important and will run out quickly with all of the times that you will be using them.Buying toiletries in bulk can help save money on these commonly used items.
TIP! Prior to the day that classes begin, become familiar with your schedule as well as the location of your classes. Determine the amount of time you need to travel from class to class, and plan accordingly.
Make a long list of all the needed or desired tools and supplies before preparing for college. You need so you do not have to continually ask your parents for items weekly. This is particularly true if you are attending classes far from home.
TIP! Studying has everything to do with the quality of your study environment. Dorm rooms tend to be too loud and busy for you to focus.
Take water bottle to class with you. It is important to stay hydrated as you go about the day. This is especially important to do when you have several classes back-to-back and don't have time to eat. You will be more focused when you drink water during the day. You can carry a reusable water bottles at many different water fountains.
TIP! Even the seat you choose can have an impact on how successful you are in your college courses. Try to score a seat near the front of the lecture hall rather than one right next to the exit.
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Getting yourself informed about college before beginning can really help you enjoy your experience better. With so much to know about college, you can use all the information you can get. The above article has provided you with tips to give you the confidence you need to succeed in college.


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Born in Los Angeles, California, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Helen M. Wetzel Schweitzer and the wife of the late Harold E. Costello with whom she shared 29 years of marriage before his death in 2005.
Katrina was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary, Coatesville where she was an active member of the Congrega, taught RCIA and CCD for 10 years.
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3 ways school leaders can build student engagement
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By Bill Ziegler for CorwinConnect, an ACSA Partner4Purpose
School leaders have a responsibility to ensure that all students are engaged in learning and the school's culture. For this to take place, school leaders must be intentional in their approach and leadership. Student engagement doesn't come naturally; it's something that one must plan for and thoughtfully implement. As a school leader for twenty years, I have found these three ways for school leaders to build student engagement:
1. Student voice
School leaders can stress the importance of embracing student voice into the classroom and learning. They can also do this by modeling the importance of student voice in the school. For example, at my school, we host a student-written and directed play each year to nurture student voice. The play focuses on the mission of our No Place for Hate program and is written, directed, and acted out by students.
In addition, we look for opportunities to have students lead a school-wide assembly each year. Last year, we had a senior who did extensive work on mental health in the community and region lead an assembly on her personal journey in overcoming her struggles with mental health and how to get help. Students shared how this was one of our best assemblies ever because it was from one of their peers, someone they knew and trusted.
We host a student forum every week called "Falcon Feedback." During this forum, we meet with 16 random students (4 from each grade) and ask four questions:
What does our school do great?
How does our school need to improve?
What do you dream our school can be?
What can you personally do to make our school a better place?
Through listening to student feedback, we have added hot sauce to the condiments in the cafeteria, installed paper towel dispensers in the lavatories (they only had air dryers), added a salad bar in the cafeteria, started a program to allow late comers to be excused on inclement weather days, and led spirit days that had the largest participation ever. Student voice is making our school better everyday and working to improve the quality of learning and school life for all students.
2. Student choice
Increasing Student Choice is the next step in developing student engagement in schools. Students need to have increased opportunities to choose and to contribute to the learning and culture of the school. When we give students choice, they are engaged to learn and grow. Choice provides students an opportunity to make decisions, have ownership in their learning, and to contribute to the learning and school culture.
There are two arenas in particular where we can give students choice:
Learning choice – Allow students the opportunities to select from a choice of assignments, choose completion dates on some assignments, and decide who they work with. Choice boards are great tools to increase student choice. Choice boards allow students to choose how they want to demonstrate their learning. For instance, allow students to create a video, create a website or blog, design a podcast, or interview someone in the field. By providing learning choice, students are empowered to build on their strengths and enjoy the learning experience at the same time.
School life – Work to find ways to provide student choice in the daily activities of school. For example, our school is planning on giving students choice on their locker location at the start of the school year. Seniors will have first choice and then each class after that. By providing choice, students are more connected to the school, they value the independence, and they appreciate the opportunity to personalize their own learning.
3. Student empowerment
True engagement comes when students are empowered to make decisions, lead, and take action to improve their own learning and life. School leaders need to challenge teachers to empower students in the classroom and beyond and to encourage them to find, identify, and solve real world problems right in their community. Several teachers in my school have been working on Challenge Based Learning. CBL is a framework intended to enhance learning through authentic learning experiences that inspire students to leverage technology to solve real world problems. Through CBL, students participated and led our community in a Hometown Heroes project, National Day of Peace activities, built a rain garden to solve drainage issues in a district parking lot, and several other things.
Here are some resources our school used to begin our work with CBL.
Digital Promise – this is an excellent resource to learn more about CBL and how it is being used in a variety of schools and subject areas.
Challenge Based Learning: A Classroom Guide – this resource is created by Apple and it provides a comprehensive overview of CBL.
Student empowerment means that the teacher becomes a facilitator of knowledge rather than a deliverer of it. The teacher becomes the coach or guide through the learning process allowing students to try, fail, fail again, collaborate, grow and succeed. I believe that too often, we are creating students who can answer test questions with great success but not enough students who can solve complex problems they will face in the world.
Moving forward, school leaders need to lead with student voice, choice, and empowerment in if they want to prepare students for the complexities of the world. They need to model these practices in faculty meetings, in daily activities, and in regular communication with teachers. I believe what you focus on grows, so focus on increasing student engagement through these three areas: Student Voice, Student Choice, and Student Empowerment. Make a commitment to lead your faculty and staff in a way that listens to their voice, allows them choice, and empowers them to be leaders in the school. Your school, and most importantly, your students will thrive when this happens.
For more thought-provoking content on leadership topics, check out ACSA's leadership tips and other articles. Don't forget that it is crucial to take some time to rest and relax and find work-life balance - practicing everyday mindfulness will help you reduce stress, sleep better, and focus on your priorities.
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Brannen S. Foodworks: A vision to improve NYC's food system. New York City Council. 2010. Available at: http://council.nyc.gov/downloads/pdf/foodworks_fullreport_11_22_10.pdf. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Breland JY, McAndrew LM, Gross RL, Leventhal H, Horowitz CR. Challenges to healthy eating for people with diabetes in a low-income, minority neighborhood. Diabetes Care. 2013;36(10):2895-901. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
California Institute for Rural Studies. A directory of mobile markets addressing food access in low-income communities. CIRS Website. www.cirsinc.org. Updated August 2012. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, Health and Medicine Program. SNAP to Health: A Fresh Approach to Improving Nutrition in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 2012. Available at: http://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/reports/2012/rwjf400168. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Dickinson M. No Food Stamps for the Unemployed? NYC's Been There, Done That, and It's Not Pretty. Huffington Post. September 27, 2013. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/american-anthropological-association/no-food-stamps-for-the-un_b_3997599.html. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Dwyer JC. Hunger and Obesity in East Harlem: Environmental Influences on Urban Food Access. 2005. Available at: https://nyccah.org/files/harlem.pdf. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Food Poverty in NYC. Food Bank for New York City Web Site. http://www.foodbanknyc.org/foodpoverty-in-nyc. Updated 2014. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Getlin J, Stringer S. Hunger in New York City: What Local Government Can Do. In: Pringle, P ed. A Place at the Table. 1st ed. New York, NY: Participant Media; 2013. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
New York City Coalition Against Hunger. Support Food Secure New York 2018. NYCCAH Web Site. http://nyccah.org/foodsecurenyc2018. Updated 2014. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Harlem Community Resource Guide. NYC DOHMH Web Site. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/dc/east-harlem-resource-guide.pdf. Updated 2012. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
New York City Food Forum. A Primer for our New Mayor. Code(s): School Food, SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits, Other
Nord, M, Andrews M, Carlson S. Household food security in the United States, 2007. Economic Research Service, US Department of Agriculture Web Site. http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/erreconomic-research-report/err66.aspx#.U3GuAvldWAg. Updated May, 2012. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
NY1 News. As demand increases, East Harlem pantry uses high tech gadgets to help feed hungry. New York News 1. January 12, 2014. http://www.ny1.com/content/news/201745/as-demand-increases–east-harlem-pantry-uses-high-tech-gadgets-to-help-feed-hungry. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Office of Councilmember Gale Brewer. Westside senior supported agriculture food bag program: Review and recommendations. 2013. http://council.nyc.gov/d6/docs/Press%20Releases/2013%20Releases/Brewer%20WSSA%20Food%20Bag%20Report%20February%202013.pdf. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Oliveira V, Tiehen L, Ploeg, M. USDA's Food Assistance Programs: Legacies of the War on Poverty. Economic Research Service, US Department of Agriculture. February 03, 2014. http://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2014-januaryfebruary/usda%E2%80%99s-foodassistance-programs-legacies-of-the-war-on-poverty.aspx#.U2prZaPD91O. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Patel R. Stuffed & starved. Brooklyn, NY: Melville House;2007. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Pi-Sunyer F X. The Obesity Epidemic: Pathophysiology and Consequences of Obesity. Obesity Research. 2002;10: 97S–104S. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Poppendieck J, Dwyer JC. Hungry City. In: Hauck-Lawson A, Deutsch J ed. Gastropolis: Food and New York City. 1st ed. New York, NY: Columbia University Press; 2009. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Ramsey R, Giskes K, Turrell G, Gallegos D. Food insecurity among adults residing in disadvantaged urban areas: potential health and dietary consequences. Public Health Nutr. 2012;15(2): 227-237. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Scaglione F. Farm Bill threatens SNAP as emergency food programs suffer. New York Non-Profit Press. 2012; 11(9). http://www.nynp.biz/index.php/this-months-feature/12087-farm-bill-threatenssnap-as-emergency-food-programs-suffer. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Slattery D. Food stamp cuts hurt New York City stores as customers spend less on groceries. Daily News. March 17, 2014. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/food-stamp-cuts-hurt-nyc-stores-customers-spend-article-1.1724929. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Ver Ploeg M, Breneman V, Farrigan T, et al. Access to Affordable and Nutritious Food: Measuring and Understanding Food Deserts and Their Consequences. http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/AP036/AP036e.pdf. Updated May 26, 2012. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
Whalen E, Seserman M. Looking for an Oasis in a Food Desert: Low Income New Yorkers Lack Access to Healthy Food. American Cancer Society. 2011. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@eastern/documents/webcontent/acspc-031472.pdf. Code(s): SNAP/Poverty/Food Benefits
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Home/Events /Local, State and Federal partners to host 2nd annual "Bison Crawl" on Saturday, Nov. 2 – National Bison Day
Local, State and Federal partners to host 2nd annual "Bison Crawl" on Saturday, Nov. 2 – National Bison Day
WILMINGTON, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2019) – Celebrate bison, America's National Mammal, on Saturday, Nov. 2 – National Bison Day. Local, State and Federal partners will host the 2nd annual Bison Crawl at sites throughout the Prairie State. The purpose of the Bison Crawl is to raise awareness of the historical significance of bison and their importance to the prairies. From prairie food demonstrations to nature hikes and more, there will be something for everyone along the Bison Crawl trail! We hope to see you at one of these educational sites:
USDA Forest Service – Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Wilmington/Elwood/Manhattan/Symerton, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• At Midewin, we will begin and end National Bison Day with two very special RIBBON-CUTTINGS: NEW - Illinois & Michigan Canal Corridor Map Table – The I & M Canal provided a trade route that was key to the establishment and growth of Chicago. Midewin is located along the canal corridor. Celebrate the installation of a new six-foot map that shows the I & M Canal Corridor and sites. Midewin Welcome Center; 10 a.m.
• NEW - Bison Viewing Scopes – Celebrate the installation of two new Bison Viewing Scopes sponsored by the Midewin Alliance and the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation. Meet at the Ranger Trailer at the Iron Bridge Trailhead at 1:30; Hike to the Group 63 Trail Bison Overlook for a ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. Warm up with apple cider and snacks.
INTERPRETIVE HIKES Bison Day hikes will take place on both the east and west sides of Hwy. 53:
Time-Travel Prairie Nature Hike Hosted by The Wetlands Initiative! Have a hand in helping restore Midewin: During this 90-minute guided interpretive hike you will get to harvest native Illinois prairie seeds that will be re-planted here. Guides will provide an update on what volunteers and staff are doing to restore the Prairie Glacial Plains, which is an 1,800-acre site that was marked in 2016 for seven years of accelerated restoration. The Wetlands Initiative, the National Forest Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and more are involved in the Prairie Glacial Plains project. Go inside South Patrol Road Prairie – a high-quality restored prairie and wetland restoration site that is the closest example here of what Illinois prairie might have looked like long ago – when bison roamed the "Prairie State." Hikes will leave at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Park in the lot past the River Road Seedbeds. Located on the north side of River Road; about two miles west of Hwy 53 and River Road. Follow the dirt road for about a half mile until you see a parking lot on the right.
Iron Bridge Trailhead Located on the east side of Hwy. 53, about two miles north of the Midewin Welcome Center (30239 S. State Rt. 53, Wilmington, IL 60481). The turn is just north of the Iron Bridge. Follow the gravel road about one mile until you reach the parking lot.
• From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Midewin volunteers will guide interpretive hikes from the Ranger Trailer to look for bison. Along the way, learn about the bison project and how prairie is essential.
• Midewin Archaeologist Joe Wheeler will guide interpretive hikes through the remains of farmsteads that were once active near land where bison now roam. Hikes will leave at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center, Joliet
Representatives from Ruhter Bison Farm will be on-site with bison furs and skulls to talk about this magnificent animal, including bison ecology and agriculture. Throughout the day, prairie hikes will be offered through the restored prairie, which will provide information on how bison were an integral part of the prairie ecosystem. And back by popular demand, the Bison Chip Throwing Contest will be offered to all ages willing to test their skill at throwing. The winner will receive a real bison skull donated by Ruhter Bison Farm. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433 (815) 727-8700
Wilmington Public Library District, Wilmington - Prairie Dining with Locavore Farm 2 p.m. - Explore historical cooking techniques and foods that the first pioneers would have eaten as they made their way west across the prairie. Rachael Jones, Owner of Locavore Farm, a family-run farm featuring local and organic food, will prepare a dish as it would have been made in the 1800s and then turn around and put a modern twist on the same ingredients! Registration is required: (815) 476-2834. 201 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington, IL 60481
Pullman National Monument, Chicago Pullman National Monument will provide a small Bison Photo Station for all to enjoy and learn about why bison are a part of the National Park Service logo, why they have been designated as the official National Mammal, and why they've been brought back to Illinois via Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. 11141 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60628 (773) 264-7431
Illinois State Museum, Springfield – "Bison Bonanza Super Saturday" The bison became the National Mammal in 2016 because of their historical significance and present day impact. Bison have been and are again becoming a big part of Illinois culture and landscape. Participants will learn how the bison relates to American Indian cultures; the difference between bison and buffalo; and how bison help maintain prairie habitats. Bison artifacts and objects from the Museum collections will be on display, and children will enjoy bison games and crafts.
Super Saturdays offer thematic activities recommended for children ages 5 and up each month. Activities take 30-40 minutes to complete and are included with Museum admission. Parents and families are encouraged to participate. For additional information, please contact events@illinoisstatemuseum.org or (217) 782-6044. Sponsored by Bank of Springfield. 502 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL 62703
I&M Canal Boat & Lock 16 Visitor Center, LaSalle The I & M Canal Boat mules, Larry and Moe, will celebrate National Bison Day by dressing up as bison! Come take a selfie with Larry and Moe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. After your selfie, stop by the I & M Canal Visitor Center for lunch and to view our new I & M Canal exhibit. 754 1st St., Lasalle, IL 61301 (815) 220-1848
Buffalo Rock State Park and I & M Canal State Trail, Ottawa "Hoof" it over to Buffalo Rock State Park in Ottawa, Illinois to learn how the American bison was important to early native peoples. Meet our resident bison Pebbles! Children will have the opportunity to make their own decorated "bison hides" like the people of the plains once did and learn about the cultural significance of the tradition. The program will be delivered twice during the day - at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 1300 N 27th. Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 433-2224
Starved Rock and Matthiessen State parks, Oglesby In the Visitor Center, get a close-up look at a real bison hide and skull. There will be activity and fact sheets for the whole family to learn about bison. 2668 East 873 Road, Oglesby, IL 61348 (815) 667-4726
LaSalle Public Library, LaSalle Stories and activities especially for kids, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find out about the majestic American bison. Often associated with the Great Plains, the bison, America's own National Mammal, once roamed our country from Alaska to Mexico and even to the Eastern Appalachian Mountains. Important for many reasons, the American Bison is now celebrated each year on National Bison Day! Celebrate with us. Especially for kids ages five and up. Younger children may need adult assistance for the activities. Kids under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All youth participants will receive a free gift book for their home library. This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. The Library is ADA compliant and welcoming. For more information, or to register, please call the Library at (815) 223-2341 or visit us on Facebook or at our website: www.lasalle.lib.il.us. 305 Marquette St., LaSalle, IL, 61301 (located very near the intersection of I-80 and Hwy. I39, seven miles west of Starved Rock State Park)
At 2 p.m., Adrienne Bauer, Animal and Education Director from Wildlife Prairie Park in Peoria, will present a program about the American bison and its rich and lasting legacy in America. This program is especially for adults and families with children ages 7 and up, but all are welcome. Recognized for cultural, historical and ecological significance, the story of the American bison is part of America's heritage.
Minooka Village Hall, Minooka Prairie Landscape Watercolor Workshop, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In celebration of our National Mammal, learn basic watercolor techniques from artist Christine Thornton. Create a beautiful landscape painting of the prairie. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required for this adult painting class from the Three Rivers Public Library. To register for this program, visit the library's website at www.trpld.org/events or contact the library at (815) 467-6200. Minooka Village Hall Community Room, 121 Mc Evilly Road, Minooka, IL 60447
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center from the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Willow Springs Join us on a bison history hike along our prairie to discuss the importance of these magnificent grazers. Selfies with a life size bison will delight visitors of all ages (#BisonCrawl). Enjoy participating in a bison scavenger hunt, make bison mud pies and learn more about bison and the significance of their horns through activities. 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL 60480
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
30239 IL-53, Wilmington, IL 60481
Wilmington, IL


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use Zend\Mvc\Controller\AbstractActionController;
use Zend\View\Model\ViewModel;
use Zend\Db\TableGateway\TableGateway;
use Zend\Mail;

class GroupChatController extends AbstractActionController {

    public function messageListAction() {
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        $chatMessageTG = $this->getServiceLocator()->get('ChatMessagesTableGateway');
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        $messageList = array();
        foreach ($chatMessages as $chatMessage) {
            $fromUser = $userTable->getUser($chatMessage->user_id);
            $messageData = array();
            $messageData['user'] = $fromUser->users_name;
            $messageData['time'] = $chatMessage->stamp;
            $messageData['data'] = $chatMessage->message;
            $messageList[] = $messageData;
        }
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    public function indexAction() {
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                'action'=>'index',
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            ));
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        {
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}

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2020 has been a stressful year for everyone, doctors say
We're not even halfway into 2020, and yet so much has changed in our lives.— and that is causing an increase in the need for mental health treatment.
Author: Meg Farris (WWL)
Published: 5:30 PM CDT June 11, 2020
Updated: 5:32 PM CDT June 11, 2020
NEW ORLEANS — We're not even halfway into 2020, and yet so much has changed in our lives.— and that is causing an increase in the need for mental health treatment.
There are funny memes about life in 2020, but behind them are the real stress triggers. Pandemic, deaths, lockdowns, job loss, protests, storms, domestic violence, cabin fever, quarantine weight gain, no funerals, weddings or graduations.
And this comes all at a time where, we as social, pack animals, need our pack the most.
"Our whole world is changed right now, and one way you can stress a person is to just change our everyday routines," explained Psychologist Dr. Ken Jones, Chief of Psychology Service at the Southeast Veterans Health Care System.
Dr. Jones treats veterans at the VA, and he is seeing these stress triggers take their toll.
"Nationally, the Department of Veterans Affairs treated 120,000 veterans for mental health issues in May. That's a record-breaker," he said.
Dr. Jones said the mental pain felt in this situation is similar to the mental pain felt in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
"I was seeing clinical evidence of anxiety and worry in patients that had no history of this," Dr. Jones said.
So Dr. Jones has these tips for us:
Avoid panic with deep breathing and planned strategies.
Stress causes anger and fear. Cut people slack when they act out.
T-ake extra care of your health, with exercise, healthful, not comfort junk food.
Rest. Caffeine and alcohol hurt valuable sleep.
Calm yourself through yoga or prayer or meditation.
People should consider practicing physical distancing rather than social distancing. People should still spend time with loved ones, friends and coworkers through the phone or zoom.
"We've all had major traumas in life. We're lost loved ones. We've been through hurricanes before. There are things we did to cope in the past. Remember those things, and do it," said Dr. Jones. "Be hopeful. We're going to get through this. We've been through worse before."
The VA crisis line is for veterans and non-veterans as well. That's 1-800-273-TALK.
Many of the mental health sessions are now being done through telemedicine rather than in person.
RELATED: Program aims to help veterans avoid homelessness
RELATED: Karen Pence says 'It's OK to not be OK' during the pandemic
RELATED: 'You're not alone': Northshore group plans run for Mental Health Awareness Month
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Laszkarisz Mária (Nikaia (ma İznik), 1206 körül – valószínűleg Buda, 1270. június 24./július 16.), , , magyar királyné, IV. Béla felesége.

Családja
I. (Laszkarisz) Theodórosz nikeai (bizánci) császár és Angelosz Anna bizánci császári hercegnő leánya. Anyja révén III. Alexiosz bizánci császár unokája. Laszkarisz Irén nikaiai császárné húga és Laszkarina Eudokia (Zsófia) hercegnő nővére, Courtenay Mária nikaiai császárné mostohalánya, valamint III. Ióannész nikaiai császár, II. Iván Aszen bolgár cár és Cayeux-i Anseau, a Konstantinápolyi Latin Császárság régensének sógornője.

Házassága IV. Bélával
Kezét II. András király a Szentföldről hazafelé jövet kérte meg az elsőszülött fia, Béla részére. 1218-ban Magyarországra hozta, 1220-ban az akkor tizennégy éves IV. Bélához feleségül adta, és megkoronáztatta.
1221-ben a II. Andrással elégedetlen főurak Bélát szerették volna apja ellenében trónra ültetni, és rávették, hogy Béla kezdeményezze a pápánál a Máriával kötött házasságának felbontását. III. Honoriusz pápa a nagyváradi és a váci püspököket bízta meg az ügy kivizsgálásával, akik 1223-ban tettek jelentést, mely szerint nem találtak okot a házasság felbontására, ezért Béla kérelmét elutasították. Ezután Máriát apja akarata ellenére is visszavette magához, és 1223-ban Béla Máriával VI. Lipót osztrák herceghez menekült. 1225-ben Béla kibékült az apjával, így hazatérhettek.

A hazatérés után
Tíz gyermeke született. Nagy része volt II. András felesége, Beatrix elüldözésében és abban, hogy IV. Béla utószülött Istvánt nem ismerte el testvérének. A tatárjárás alatt II. Frigyes osztrák herceghez, majd Spalatóba és Klisszába menekült, ahol két gyermeke meghalt (Katalin és az id. Margit). Életének utolsó szakaszát a férje és fia, István közti harcok és legkedvesebb fiának, Béla hercegnek, majd Margit lányának és végül férjének a halála keserítette meg. Férje mellett temették el az esztergomi ferencesek templomában.

Gyermekei
Férjétől, IV. Béla (1206–1270) magyar és horvát királytól 10 gyermeke született
 Kinga (1224–1292), férje V. Boleszláv lengyel fejedelem (1226–1279), nem születtek gyermekeik
 Margit (idősebb) (?–1242)
 Anna (1226/27–1285 körül), férje Rosztiszláv (1219–1263) kijevi nagyherceg és csernyigovi fejedelem, 7 gyermek
 Katalin (1229 körül–1242)
 Erzsébet (1236–1271), férje XIII. Henrik (1235–1290) alsó-bajor herceg, 10 gyermek, többek között:
Ottó magyar király (1261–1312)
Konstancia (1237–1276), férje I. Leó (1228 körül–1301 körül) halicsi király, 3 gyermek
Jolán (1235/39–1298), férje Jámbor Boleszláv (1224/27–1279) gnieznói herceg, 3 leány
István (1239–1272), 1270-től V. István néven magyar király, felesége Erzsébet (1240–1290/95) kun hercegnő, 7 gyermek, többek között:
Anna (1260–1281), férje II. (Palaiologosz) Andronikosz (1259–1332) bizánci császár, 1272-től társcsászár, 1282-től egyeduralkodó, 2 fiú, az egyikük:
 IX. Mikhaél (1277–1320) bizánci társcsászár, felesége Szaven-Pahlavuni Mária (Rita) (1278–1333) örmény királyi hercegnő, 4 gyermek, többek között:
III. Andronikosz bizánci császár (1297–1341)
Margit (fiatalabb) (1242–1270) apáca
Béla (1250–1269), felesége Kunigunda (1247 körül–1288/1292 után) brandenburgi hercegnő, gyermekei nem születtek

Ősei

Jegyzetek

Irodalom

Schwennicke, Detlev: Die Kaiser von Byzanz in Nikaia 1208–1261 aus den Häusern Laskaris und Batatzes. In: Detlev Schwennicke (szerk.): Europäische Stammtafeln: Stammtafeln zur Geschichte der Europäischen Staaten, Neue Folge, Band II, Die außerdeutschen Staaten, Die regierenden Häuser der übrigen Staaten Europas, Tafel 182, Verlag, Marburg/Berlin, 1984.

További információk

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Magyar királynék
Árpád-ház
Mária
Esztergomiak
Az 1200-as években született személyek
1270-ben elhunyt személyek
Horvát királynék
Katolikus vallásra tért személyek
Nikaiai császári hercegnők
Dalmácia királynéi

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There's a rising chorus of concern among tech leaders in the United States about how quickly robots will take away human jobs.
To put it bluntly, jobs are vanishing much faster than anyone ever imagined, though it also appears we've been turning a blind eye to the warning signs. In 2013, policy makers largely ignored two Oxford economists who suggested that 45 percent of all U.S. jobs could be automated away within the next 20 years. Today, that stark warning sounds all but inevitable. Below we break down three sectors at risk for automation and the millions of Americans who will likely be effected.
There's also an estimated 1 million truck drivers in the United States. And Uber just bought a self-driving truck company. As self-driving cars become legal in more states, we'll likely see a rapid automation of all of these driving jobs. Why? It's simple math: If a one-time $30,000 truck retrofit can replace a $40,000 per year human trucker, there will soon be a million truckers out of work.
And it's not just the drivers being replaced. Soon entire warehouses will be fully automated. The video below shows just how easily a fleet of small robots can replace a huge number of human warehouse workers.
Many of these jobs will soon be automated away. Amazon, the world's largest retailer, is testing a type of store with virtually no employees. Customers can simply walk in, grab what they want, and walk out without a single interaction with another living human.
A big part of sales is figuring out — or even predicting — what a customer will want. Well, Amazon grossed $136 billion last year, and its "salespeople" are its algorithm-powered recommendation engines. Imagine the impact that Amazon will have on retail when they release all of that artificial intelligence into brick-and-mortar stores.
The United States will soon go the way of Japan, which has been automating aspects of its restaurants for decades : taking orders, serving food, washing dishes—even automating food preparation itself.
There's even a company that makes delivery trucks that drive around and start baking pizzas in real time as orders come in.
Automation is inevitable, but we still have time to take action and help displaced workers. The software powering these robots becomes more powerful every day. We can't stop it. But we can adapt to it.
Beyond Gate's recommendation to tax the robotic workforce, Elon Musk recommends we adopt universal basic income, which would provide every American in a certain tax bracket a living income each year without the restraints our welfare system currently puts in place. As many in the universal basic income community believe, this would allow the economy to continue on as millions of U.S. workers find themselves displaced by automation.
My own personal recommendation is to take this a step further by taking part of the taxpayer money we're using to subsidize industries that are now mostly automated and, instead, invest it in training workers for emerging engineering jobs.
The answer to the automation challenge may involve some combination of these three approaches and will undoubtedly come with complications. But we need to take action now, before we face the worst unemployment disaster since the Great Depression.
What else can we all do while facing the future of a changing American workforce?
-Educate yourself on the automation and its economics effects. This is the best book on the subject.
-Talk with your friends and family about automation. We can't ignore it just because it's scary and unpredictable. We need a public discourse on this so we can decide as a country what to do about it — before the corporations and their bottom lines decide for us.
-Contact your representatives and ask them what they're doing about automation and unemployment. Tell them we need a robot tax, universal basic income, or more money invested into technology education — whichever of these best aligns with your political views.
If we act now, we can still rise to the automation challenge and save millions of Americans from hardship.


Notes: After African Sleeping Sickness disbanded, Foggy Bottom collected a few of it's members and some other local musicians from Kokomo to play some casual gigs. Performing A.S.S. and Mind Altering Substances originals, their one recorded show is presented here.


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