Raised white, half Cree, Warren Jeffreys, D.V.M., is gifted with animals, but not very people savvy.
Struggling to survive his first year in private practice, bad luck and worse judgment lands him broke and homeless, camping out with vagrants and vagabonds. He's cleansing cows and cutting up dead lambs inside bawling ewes—an animal mechanic working for a small-time veterinary service in rural North Idaho.
Filled with intense, critical emergencies, all of them based on true cases, the book has been "vetted" by modern, practicing veterinarians. It's the animals that make you really pull for Dr. Warren Jeffreys, because, despite his best attempts not to, he cares. A lot. And, because he cares, because he competes against death, regardless the odds, he makes a difference. Unfortunately, the often cantankerous farm folk he serves don't always appreciate his efforts and skill. Nor do they trust him, the "too tall, long-haired Injun." Warren truly is a man without a home, with a foot in two worlds, but welcome in neither until he learns to trust his own heart.
This novel took years to write. I consistently avoided writing certain scenes–the most critical and emotional ones–because it was soul-searing to plunge into the midst of their moment-to-moment crises. Faced with either abandoning the novel completely or finishing it, I chose to make myself finish the missing scenes and finalize the manuscript.
At 7, William killed his mother's dog.
and Deborah is willed custody.
Willed custody of her best friend's son, Deborah Rheinhart suspects the twelve-year-old is a murderer…and he is.
Deborah finds that she's brought home a boy who is driven by hatred and rage. Injured by him the very first day, William threatens Deborah's carefully secured life. Finding a knife stuck in her bedroom door, waking to William standing over her when he's supposed to be locked in his room, she's is pushed to the brink of hysteria as both she and the boy's hired chaperones suffer increasingly disturbing incidents.
Straddling North Idaho ranch life and the prestigious world of Grand Prix show jumping, To Inherit a Murderer by E. J. Ruek is the story of a woman who must learn to love and listen, regardless how evil-seeming the child within her care. It is a story about earning respect and admiration by actions, which Deborah achieves, despite herself. William believes in her as he has never believed in anyone. But when Deborah lets her guard down and begins to believe in William, death answers.
I'll be audio recording To Inherit a Murderer as soon as I get a chance. Keep an eye out for it, or sign up for my newsletter.
This book is dedicated to all those who like a nerve-tingling story that ends well for the innocent and good.


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package pingsource

import (
	"knative.dev/eventing/test/rekt/resources/pingsource"
	duckv1 "knative.dev/pkg/apis/duck/v1"
	"knative.dev/reconciler-test/pkg/feature"
	"knative.dev/reconciler-test/pkg/manifest"
	"knative.dev/reconciler-test/resources/svc"
)

// PingSourceGoesReady returns a feature testing if a pingsource becomes ready.
func PingSourceGoesReady(name string, cfg ...manifest.CfgFn) *feature.Feature {
	f := feature.NewFeatureNamed("PingSource goes ready.")

	sink := feature.MakeRandomK8sName("sink")
	f.Setup("install a service", svc.Install(sink, "app", "rekt"))

	cfg = append(cfg, pingsource.WithSink(&duckv1.KReference{
		Kind:       "Service",
		Name:       sink,
		APIVersion: "v1",
	}, ""))

	f.Setup("install a PingSource", pingsource.Install(name, cfg...))

	f.Requirement("PingSource is ready", pingsource.IsReady(name))

	f.Stable("PingSource")

	return f
}

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A Spirituális Művészek Szövetsége 1925-ben alakult, magyar képzőművészeti társaság, amelyet azon korabeli művészek hoztak létre, akik szerint a művészet célja nem a formanyelv keresése, sőt hajszolása, hanem emberi lélek ábrázolása, hogy "az embert erkölcsi magasságokba emelje, s híd legyen ég és föld között". Utolsó kiállításukat 1944 áprilisában tartották.

Megalakulása, története
A Szövetség már megalakulása évében, 1925-ben jelentkezett első kiállításával a Nemzeti Szalonban. A Szövetségbe tartozó képzőművészek hitvallását ekként foglalja össze Bende János:

A Szövetség hetedik és egyben utolsó kiállítása 1944 áprilisában került megrendezésre a Nemzeti Szalonban.

Tagság
A Spirituális Művészek Szövetségének a Remsey testvérek, Remsey Jenő és Remsey Zoltán voltak a szellemi vezetői. További tagok:

 Alberth Ferenc
 Antalffy Mária
 Antalffyné Fridrik Mária
 Basilides Barna
 Basilides Sándor
 Cz. Hikádi Erzsébet
 ifj. Czene Béla
 Czene János
 Dabóczi Mihály
 Eősze András
 Kacziány Aladár
 Kapussy György
 Kósa Mária
 Krivácsy Miklós
 Kövesházi Kalmár Elza
 Makoldy József
 Márkus Imre
 Mokry-Mészáros Dezső
 Muszély Ágost
 Náray Aurél
 Pálesch Pál
 Remsey S. Sándor
 Stelek Dénes
 Szendy Arisztid
 Ungvári Lajos
 Ungváry Sándor

Hivatkozások

Irodalom
 Bende János: A képzőművészeti egyesületek története. (Kézirat) 51., 52. o.

Képzőművészet
Magyar művészet
Magyarországi művészeti szervezetek

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Lagos East Senatorial bye-election: APC picks former Finance Commissioner
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has chosen a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Mr Tokunbo Abiru as the party's consensus candidate for the forthcoming Lagos East Senatorial bye-election.
Tokunbo Abiru
The party's state Assistant Publicity Secretary, Mr Abiodun Salami, who confirmed the party's decision, said the choice of Abiru, who recently stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Polaris Bank, was agreed upon by party elders under the platform of Governor's Advisory Council, including the APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Salami said Abiru had been successfully screened at the party secretariat. According to him, all the other aspirants had stepped down for him in agreement with the party.
Salami said the party would, notwithstanding; still follow the process of affirmation to validate the choice of Abiru as the APC flag bearer for Lagos East Senatorial District.
The Lagos East Senatorial District became vacant following the death of Senator Bayo Osinowo, representing the area, on June 15, this year.
Buhari , ECOWAS leaders demand 12-Month Transition To Civilian Rule in Mali
Government Approves Centre for Arms Control

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Health care reform is driving the need to manage the health of populations of patients across the care continuum to improve clinical outcomes and quality, reduce medical costs, increase revenues for services, and improve patient satisfaction. New payment models require new care processes and demand innovative reporting requirements.
Texas Health Resources (THR) is a large, integrated healthcare system that has grown and diversified through acquisitions. The THR system includes 14 wholly owned hospitals, hundreds of physician practices, and various joint venture hospitals and specialty clinics. As a result, THR has multiple EMRs, several patient management systems and various other operational and financial systems. To achieve the health care reform objectives, THR recognized the need to integrate data across these disparate systems into a centralized data warehouse to provide longitudinal patient analytics.
This article outlines the steps THR followed in creating its Clinical & Business Intelligence (C&BI) Roadmap. A successful C&BI roadmap consists of people, process and technology that enable enterprise analytics and are ultimately driven by an organization's strategic plan. A roadmap sets the direction for a C&BI strategy and can be adjusted based on the current realities.
Identify a senior level executive sponsor who has a stake in the clinical and business intelligence program's success. This executive should be well respected within the organization and someone who will evangelize and support the program.
Create a steering committee consisting of senior level executives from across the organization. Be sure to include representatives with a clinical background on the team who can identify the clinical needs and establish "buy in" for future adoption of analytics technologies.
The steering committee provides active sponsorship for the C&BI initiative across the organization. Establish the committee's charter, defining its purpose, mission, vision, goals and objectives. Elements of a steering committee charter frequently include the prioritization and funding of analytic projects, as well as ensuring alignment with the organization's overall strategic objectives.
C&BI is the single trusted source of integrated analytical data across the organization.
C&BI will source data from the master source system for that subject area.
C&BI will use standard definitions for data elements and metrics.
C&BI will develop role-specific user interaction, based on subject area.
Identify the analytical subject areas the C&BI program will deliver. This is accomplished by interviewing key executives and individuals from across the organization to understand what information they need in order to accomplish their business goals. Using the information gathered from the interviews, collate the feedback and identify the common themes that can be framed up as uses cases. The use cases should be aligned with the organization's overall strategic plan. Describe the use case objectives and project the return on investment based on information elicited during the interview process. This information will feed into the roadmap creation step.
A second round of interviews with key stakeholders may be needed to drill down into the requirements for each use case. At this stage, you need enough information to identify the data elements and measures, the information sources, the historical data requirements, the number and types of users that will access the analytics and the general types of analytics that will be performed. Be sure to include the security and compliance stakeholders in the interview process so their requirements can also be incorporated into the roadmap.
Using the requirements, assess the technology needed to deliver the C&BI program. Typical technologies are depicted in Figure A below, but also consider the security and compliance needs and other advanced requirements such as text analytics. Look at your existing portfolio of technologies before deciding to make a new investment. If you need to purchase technology, follow a standard Request for Proposal process using the requirements as input.
Create a roadmap that allows for an iterative delivery schedule, preferably no longer than 90 day delivery cycles, so value can be realized early and often. Propose the priority in which the use cases will be delivered. Factor in the benefit of the use case to the organization as well as the data required to deliver the use case. Try to find low hanging fruit that can be delivered early - a use case that provide high value but does not require too many sources of data. Profile the data needed for each use case to ensure it exists. Map out the sequence the data will be acquired into the data warehouse and the sequence in which the use cases will be delivered. An example is provided in Figure B below.
by the C&BI steering committee.
Ideally, the C&BI roadmap would also include a formalized enterprise data governance process. Unfortunately, because of the overwhelming change and transformation taking place at THR, and the lack of resources available, THR initially took a grass-roots approach. Population health management requires the definition of various populations and measures, as well as the attribution of the relationships between providers, patients and populations. It is important that the data be managed from an enterprise view so there is common definition, accurate data capture in the source systems and efficient operational processes to store and maintain the data. Once the data was visible to THR via C&BI, the organization saw the direct alignment with operational system data capture and the dashboard reporting and interest grew to expand the data governance model.
Lastly, the C&BI roadmap should be reviewed and validated periodically and modified as the organization needs change.


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D.C. Circuit Review – Reviewed: Where are the Economists?
Aaron L. Nielson
Yesterday, the D.C. Circuit announced its decision in United States Telecom Association v. FCC, i.e., the Net Neutrality case.* The co-authored majority opinion (Judges Tatel and Srinivasan) upheld the FCC's new scheme over Judge Williams' partial dissent. Reviewing the competing opinions, I was struck by something: the asymmetrical treatment of economists.
First, let's review the dissent's extensive reliance on the views of economists:
"I look first to the support offered by the Commission for its claim. The Order asserts that '[t]he Commission's conclusion [that allowance of paid prioritization would disadvantage certain types of edge providers] is supported by a well-established body of economic literature, including Commission staff working papers.' This claim is, to put it simply, false. The Commission points to four economics articles, none of which supports the conclusion that all distinctions in rates, even when based on differentials in service, will reduce the aggregate welfare afforded by a set of economic transactions. Indeed, the Commission plainly didn't look at the articles. None of them even addresses price distinctions calibrated to variations in quality of service; rather they are devoted to the sort of price differences addressed by the Robinson-Patman Act, targeting sellers who sell the same good of the same quality at different prices. Three say that in some circumstances rules against price differentials can be beneficial (to repeat, the articles speak of rules against differentials not related to quality of service), not that they are beneficial. The fourth paper, still within the sphere of non-quality-related price distinctions, is still worse for the Commission, concluding that 'a flat ban' on price discrimination (even assuming no differential in cost and quality, unlike the Commission rule) 'could have adverse welfare consequences,' and that 'the analysis does not reveal whether there is any implementable form of regulation that would be welfare-improving.' It is probably no coincidence that the author of three of these articles, Michael Katz, a former chief economist at the Commission, filed a declaration in this proceeding opposing the type of regulation adopted in the Order as overly broad, especially given that the behavior banned was at most responsible for only hypothetical harms."
"At oral argument it was suggested that with paid prioritization the speed of the high rollers comes at the expense of others. This is true and not true. Consider ways that the United States government applies paid prioritization in two monopolies that it runs, Amtrak and the U.S. Postal Service. Both offer especially fast service at a premium. If the resources devoted to providing extra speed for the premium passengers and mail were spread evenly among all passengers and mail, the now slower moving passengers and mail could travel a bit faster. But the revenues available would be diminished for want of the premium charges, and in any event it is hard to see how coach passengers or senders of ordinary mail are injured by the availability of speedier, costlier service. Of course one can imagine priority pricing that could harm consumers. The record contains a declaration recognizing the possibility and opposing the Commission's solution. It is by the author of three of the very economics papers that the Commission says support its position, Michael Katz, who was a chief economist of the Commission under President Clinton. Pointing to the risk of distorting competition and harming customers through banning pricing strategies and 'full use of network management techniques,' Katz urged disallowing conduct 'only in response to specific instances of identified harm, rather than imposing sweeping prohibitions that throw out the good with the bad.' Perhaps the Commission has answers to this. But despite going out of its way to rely on papers by Katz that were irrelevant, the Commission never deigned to reflect on the concerns he expressed about harm to innovation and consumer welfare."
"One prominent critic of the ban on paid prioritization—Timothy Brennan, the Commission's chief economist at the time the Order was initially in production, who has called the rules 'an economics-free zone'—offered an alternative that addressed these concerns. His argument goes as follows. If some potential content providers might refrain from entry for fear that poor service might stifle advantageous interactions with other sites (thus thwarting the virtuous cycle), that fear could be assuaged by requiring that ISPs meet minimum quality standards. . . . This is a proposal based on the notion that consumers value the things prevented by the Order, but it offers an alternative that solves a (perhaps hypothetical) problem at which the Order is aimed (relieving content providers of the fear discussed above and thus ensuring the virtuous cycle), without such significant costs as those the commentators discussed. The Order offers no response."
"I've already noted with bemusement the Commission's utter disregard of arguments by two of its former chief economists, Michael Katz and Tim Brennan, that were submitted into the record. Lest the point be understated, I should also mention that the views of yet a third, Thomas W. Hazlett, also appear in several submissions. CenturyLink points to Thomas W. Hazlett and Dennis L. Weisman, Market Power in U.S. Broadband Industries, 38 REVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION 151 (2011), for the proposition that there is no evidence that broadband providers are earning supra-normal rates of return. This may be another clue why the Commission steers clear of any claim of market power."
"The silent treatment given to three of its former chief economists seems an apt sign of the Commission's thinking as it pursued its forced march through economic rationality."
Next, let's review the majority's response, which in large part consisted of this:
"Critically, we do not 'inquire as to whether the agency's decision is wise as a policy matter; indeed, we are forbidden from substituting our judgment for that of the agency.' Nor do we inquire whether 'some or many economists would disapprove of the [agency's] approach' because 'we do not sit as a panel of referees on a professional economics journal, but as a panel of generalist judges obliged to defer to a reasonable judgment by an agency acting pursuant to congressionally delegated authority.' City of Los Angeles v. U.S. Department of Transportation, 165 F.3d 972, 978 (D.C. Cir. 1999)."
As far as I can tell, the majority opinion never cites Katz, Brennan, or Hazlett—three former FCC chief economists. The dissent, by contrast, cites or mentions Katz 14 times, Brennan 3 times, and Hazlett 9 times.
So what to make of all of this? Perhaps the majority is right that the D.C. Circuit will not vacate an agency decision because of economic disagreements. That is what the snippet from City of Los Angeles says, though of course there are cases both before and after City of Los Angeles in which the D.C. Circuit appears to have rejected agency decisions for inadequate economic analysis. On Twitter, Daniel Deacon and Adrian Vermeule observe that this case suggests that "hard look" review is on its way out, or is at least retreating. Maybe so—"admin law" is changing (though if the history of administrative law teaches us anything, there will be pushback).
* This week, I'm doing two posts; one to discuss Net Neutrality decision, and the other to discuss the rest of the cases. Note that I do not claim to be an expert on Net Neutrality, much less the economics of the telecommunications industry. I was right, however, that the majority opinion would have no footnotes.
D.C. Circuit Review – Reviewed is designed to help you keep track of the nation's "second most important court" in just five minutes a week.


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Q: Can we use git-cvs on windows? I'm comfortable using git, and I prefer it very much over CVS. Unfortunately, in our company, we have to use CVS as a version control system. I was wondering if there was anyway to use git locally while committing to the CVS repo, and I was elated when I found this SO question. Unfortunately, it does not seem to work on Windows. I have Git For Windows (mysysgit) installed on my computer, and when I type git cvs or git cvsimport in the terminal it says "not a git command". Is there anyway I can use this functionality on windows?

A: Use Cygwin git instead of msysgit, it has this and other functions, like git daemon.
Or you can implement this feature and contribute it to msysgit.

A: I make that methodology work on Windows, but since our CVS server is Linux I do my export to CVS on that server, and then clone to my Windows machine.  I push back through a staging repository also located on the Linux server.

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PA VESH EN - Pyrefication
PA VESH EN
Pyrefication
by Louise Brown at 14 August 2019, 11:43 PM
The highly mysterious Raw Black Metal band PA VESH EN comes from the country of Belarus. For a band which claims to have no current members it's managed to be quite active over past couple of years. To date it has a total of eight albums, including one split and a compilation. Today's review focuses on the band's latest release, "Pyrefication," which came out earlier this year.
"…In The Ghostly Haze" sets things in motion. The track has a chaotic-sounding intro which brings to mind lost spirits in dark and forgotten places. Eerie guitar riffs combine with the samples of disembodied voices, creating a down-tempo sound that compels you to pay attention. The song is mournful as well as dark, which makes it quite good. "Wastelands Of Plague" begins with droning guitars which blend with heavy percussion and howling vocals as the track continues. The singing adds considerably to the odd and haunting quality of the backing music. My only point of contention is the way the whole composition sounds oddly muffled in places, almost as if the recording volume was set too low. I understand why excessive volume would've been a mistake. However, a bit more volume would've added a little extra boost to the song. All the same, the track is still quite interesting and will keep you engaged while you listen to it. "Call Of The Dead" has a better volume level, fortunately. It's grim as well as down-tempo with music that is stark and simple. Featuring wailing vocalizations and mournful backing music the song truly gives you the feeling that you're within the hallowed halls which belong to Death himself. The song would be a great selection to play on Halloween because it creates visions of the long-departed wandering among the living in a vain attempt to get their attention somehow. "A Cacophony Of Spiritual Transition" features samples of traditional throat singing within its intro, bringing to mind far-away places which are mysterious as well as forbidden. As the backing music begins a lovely combination of melancholy and deep despair is created. It's a subtle reminder about the stress that many people often feel whenever they are forced to contemplate death as well as their own inevitable demise.
"Grotesque Abomination" has an excellent chaotic tone that sounds nearly Punk Rock in nature. Unfortunately, the track is another apparent victim of excessively low recording volume, which takes away from the overall power of the song considerably. "Pyre Of The Forgotten" is the most interesting of the three remaining tracks on the album. The song is eerie, chaotic and intriguing. I really appreciate the abstract quality of the composition. The guitar riffs, in particular, really stand out with their loud and strident tones. There's also a bit of an underlying industrial influence that can be heard in places as you notice various aspects of the backing music.
I think "Pyrefication" is a solid album. It's not the most original, or the one the that will end up in everyone's album collections. But the songs on it are effectively written and performed, giving them a consistent quality that will appeal to those who enjoy instrumental tracks rather than "typical" songs. While it may not appeal to just anyone I believe people who enjoy metal music which creates a specific atmosphere will want to get their own copies of it.
Production: 6
…In The Ghostly Haze
2) Wastelands Of Plague
3) Call Of The Dead
4) A Cacophony Of Spiritual Transition
5) Grotesque Abomination
6) With Splendor Of The Night
7) Fog Of Death
8) Pyre Of The Forgotten
Record Label: Iron Bonehead Productions


The one thing we shouldn't be worrying about over the provision of social housing is funding. With interest rates on the floor it is a simple matter to raise the funds required through the issue of 30 year gilts, currently costing less than 3% pa, and transfer those funds on to the Housing Corporation in the form of 30 year mortgages. The Housing Corporation in turn would pass the funds on again over perhaps 25 years to housing associations, local authorities or indeed anyone else wanting to build and rent social housing. This way the capital is fully repaid by the time the gilts mature, and the quarterly repayments can be used partly to pay the interest and partly to invest in a repayment wealth fund. With rents at the levels they currently are it should be easy to make the finance work, and of course any strain would be taken by housing benefit. That in turn will reduce as unemployment falls. Important of course that rents are set at market levels for this to work.
Encouraging private landlords into social housing is just as important. Historically private landlords have avoided social housing like the plague, as they regard the whole system as hopelessly unreliable. I remember once ringing round six different estate agents in Oxford to find private social housing for someone, and every single one of them said 'no'. Three said it was a matter of company policy, and the others admitted they did not trust the system. And I can see why. Benefits officials tend to shoot first and ask questions later, leaving the claimant unexpectedly stranded, even though there may be nothing wrong with their claim. On top of that we now have the Coalition proposing an end to direct payments. One of the things I remember from my time as Finance Director at PCHA is how much time our housing officers had to spend with tenants just helping them with simple domestic budgeting. Direct payments were often key to getting the rent paid on time.
To overcome this, and hugely to increase private sector investment into social housing, I propose the setting up of a Landlords' Guarantees Agency. In return for a small commission off the rent, sufficient to fund the agency's costs, the agency would offer landlords charging a social rent guaranteed payment of that rent, less commission, on the nail in advance every month. The agency would then collect the rent from the tenant which, with all the powers of the state behind it, it would be in a much stronger position to do. The arrangement could also benefit the tenants since if necessary the agency could press the landlord to fulfill his own obligations under the tenancy agreement, such as for maintenance for example. It would provide protection from rogue operators on both sides of the fence.
I also propose the introduction of a flat rate benefit for the homeless. Perhaps at a rate of £100 pw or thereabouts, this would allow people who are entitled to housing benefit but who cannot actually claim it, because there is insufficient social housing available and who therefore quite literally end up on the streets, to take the initiative to sort themselves out. Their 'demand' would encourage the charitable or private sector provision of hostels or they could find lodgings, though what they actually do with the money would be entirely up to them. This way the most vulnerable of all in our society would no longer be caught up in the dependency culture the current system creates through having to wait for some bureaucrat to fall out of bed the right side that morning. They can get on with it themselves. The cost would be nothing, as the money is already mandated in the form of housing benefit.
UKIP have quite rightly said that all new housing must be built on brown-field sites, and that the starting point will be to set up a register of where they all are. I was relieved to hear that about one third of these are thought to be in the South East, where presumably most of the homeless are, but it is not something to leave to chance. Essentially the aim must be to build the houses where the brownfield sites are, and then to create the jobs where the houses are. This requires an effective and structural regional policy.
This is not the only reason we need such a policy. Regional imbalance is also an impediment to reducing unemployment, as well as a factor in dealing with devolution and the Barnett formula.
Regional policy has never been successful in this country, and the reason I believe is that it has always been applied to the supply side of the economy. Stimulating the economy, which is essentially a matter of increasing consumer demand, given that investment follows demand, is like trying to move a piece of string lengthways. If you push it (supply side) it will just crumple. To get the whole thing to move you have to pull it (demand side). This became obvious in the late 1980's. The relatively rapid recovery of the economy in the early eighties was caused by the removal of credit restrictions so that people started to chase up house prices by increasing their mortgage borrowing. When on top of this Nigel Lawson then cut taxes in his 1987 budget people used the extra money to jack up their mortgages even further and the boom just took off. I suspect this memory inspired George Osborne's Help-to-Buy policy, which indeed has had some success. So it works at the national level; it just remains to apply the same principles at the regional level. It also chimes with UKIP's policy of lower taxation.
I propose therefore that a second personal allowance be introduced into the income tax system, applied on a local post-code basis and related to local levels of unemployment, and perhaps also to housing availability, by an appropriate formula, so that people living in areas of higher unemployment would pay less tax for a given income than those living in areas of lower unemployment. I am sure this would go down very well in places such as Clacton, Rochester and Margate! It would regenerate local communities from within, which is by far the best way to do it.
I also advocate the setting up of a chain of Local Community Banks, on the German model but owned by the Bank of England, to take in deposits and lend them on to local small and medium-sized businesses (SME's). They would not get involved in payment clearing or mortgages in any way and would not therefore replace the clearing banks. But they would allow lending criteria to be skewed in favour of areas of higher unemployment, a sort of localised quantitative easing (QE) if you like, whilst keeping its overall lending book balanced.
These policies would have the effect of creating a much more even level of percentage employment across the land, which in turn would enable average unemployment to be reduced much further before London and the South East trigger inflation. This is essential not only to deal with housing mismatch but also to reduce the deficit. As I have said elsewhere, UKIP can eliminate the deficit entirely by reducing unemployment by between 4 and 5% because for every one percent reduction in unemployment the deficit reduces by between 20 and £25bn. However there are a number of impediments to reducing unemployment this much. The first of course is immigration, but regional policy comes a close second. Both are required, and I would argue also for a big increase in the welfare earnings disregards in order to 'make work pay', something Universal Credits does not appear designed to achieve, but that is really a separate subject.
A separate regional policy will enable us to lift regional considerations out of issues such as HS2 and devolution. UKIP has of course committed to abolishing HS2 anyway, but the argument that regional policy is dealt with separately adds further grist to the mill. Devolution is a more interesting matter.
Many of you may remember the old rating system that used to exist in London whereby it was always the poorest boroughs that charged the highest rates. Margaret Thatcher always argued that this was due to their profligate loony-left policies and there may well have been an element of that, but the principle reason surely must have been that they had fewer taxpayers and higher costs. Although there was supposed to have been a redistributive balancing formula, it never seemed to work.
All public expenditure, with the possible exception of transport which is largely user financed, involves a transfer of wealth from rich to poor. Our progressive tax system is based on this principle, as is the principle of allocating expenditure according to need. A moment's reflection will indicate that this will only work if both taxpayers and recipients are all in the same pot. If you compartmentalise the pot then you are likely to end up with most of the rich in one compartment and most of the poor in another, and the transfer mechanism is broken.
There is also the question of where you locate expensive and scarce facilities. You may not be able to afford to supply one for each pot, or there may be insufficient demand to justify one for each smaller pot. In the case of Aisha King's cancer treatment the NHS could not afford the required machine at all and he had to go Prague, which was of course private sector and therefore available to anyone across the globe. This is what I call the Dis-economies of Devolution.
Much of the upsurge in popularity for the SNP is I am sure due to the recession; what the medical profession calls a 'referred pain'. It is illogical to suppose that if you are independent then that somehow gives you access to more funds or that you could use them more efficiently. Almost certainly that is not the case for Scotland, both because I suspect that a disproportionate number of higher-rate taxpayers live south of the border (not an issue that was discussed at all during the referendum campaign as I recall) and because the referendum has now highlighted the fact that Scots receive more public funding per head, about £1,500pa as I recall, than the English.
Devolution means we can no longer allocate expenditure according to need (the management mechanisms necessary to do this are now entirely missing anyway) and it follows we must go for a 'fair' equal allocation of funds per head instead. Of course the Scottish government can always add their own layer of taxation to make up the shortfall (which probably will be less than popular!), but what they can't do is subtract from UK taxation. UKIP is committed to revising the Barnett formula onto this basis, though my proposed tax-based regional policy would go some way towards redressing the balance on an equally fair basis.
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At three o'clock in the afternoon, there will be a Christmas craft fair. Children can bring money to enter some little games or buy different things. There will be a tombola with good toys donated by children and staff. If people will want some refreshments, they will be available in the KS2 hall. There will be games with prizes which will include: sweets, toys, books and games. The parents can come and buy different things after school with their children. The children will be making Christmas crafts in school and they will have a period of time to buy the things they made during the school day.
Please donate prizes for the Christmas craft fair!
In Science today the children have been investigating soluble and insoluble materials. They made predictions, based upon their existing knowledge, discussing the reasons for their predictions. The children then conducted their experiment, making careful observations, before drawing a conclusion about which of the solids dissolved in water.
There will be repeated vocabulary checks over the next couple of weeks to see if the children can remember these new terms.
In Year 5, we have been split up into two classes. We have one class with Mrs Woodhead as the teacher and one with Mr Brocksom. We are supported by Mrs Hodgson and Mrs Richardson. This year we have the privilege of having a student teacher from Sheffield Hallam called Mr Edwards.
In Year 5, we want to smash our goals like a wrecking ball and reach for the stars.
The Year 5 PE days are Tuesday and Friday. This half term, we are learning the skills needed to play football. Also, as part of our indoor sessions, we are looking at a range of multi-skills and having an in-depth look at agility, balance and coordination. We will link this in to a variety of games including bench ball, dodgeball and quidditch (Yes i said quidditch).
We set homework, weekly, on a Thursday/ Friday and expect in on a Tuesday. We have a weekly spelling test which will be on a Friday afternoon alongside a multiplication/ division test. Please ensure that homework is completed in pencil as part of the expectations set at school If you are drawing straight lines, you should use a ruler. Keep it neat and set yourself high expectations.
We have recently visited Leicester Space Museum. It was an amazing trip and the children were able to learn a variety of interesting facts and also show the knowledge that they have gained throughout their school lessons. I was so impressed within the question and answer section and I was proud of every child and the contributions that they all made within this. The day was fantastic and i hope they told you all about it.
I'm an astronaut get me out of here!
Despite the severe weather conditions, we have had a a large number of children attending school in Year 5. I must say well done to all of the children that have braved the conditions. I do understand why some children were unable to attend especially those children that do live far away. We have had an enjoyable time in school partaking in lessons and also having some extra fun whilst still learning. On Wednesday, we completed a variety of maths investigations that tested our determination. On Thursday, we got the multi-link out and completed some more practical investigations. In English, we were able to complete a setting description about our own school playground which was a fantastic source of inspiration. We were able to type them up and include a range of fonts/ pictures and other features. In the afternoons, we have completed more work on Space and the length of days. We have also had a hoopball round-robin competition.
We are one week away from finding out who is the champion class. We have been working really hard for the past 14 weeks and with 1 week to go, competition is rife. Currently, Mr Brocksom's class has got 222 points and Mrs Woodhead's class has got 198. There is still 1 week to go. Hopefully, Mrs Woodhead's class can start to catch up and make it an interesting last couple of days.
In 5B, we have been looking at how to write setting descriptions. We have been looking at all of the specific skills needed to write one including: using a variety of past tenses, expanded noun phrases, different adverbials and some fantastic vocabulary choices. On Tuesday, we had to write a setting description about a haunted house. We thought we would make it more interesting by turning all of he lights off, shutting the blinds and putting some eerie music on.
For our homework, we had to complete a 144 multiplication grid. We had to write down the time in which it took us to complete it. The top 3 times would receive a prize. A massive congratulations to Adam who came in 3rd with a score of 7 minutes and 4 seconds, Abigail who came second with a very close time of 7 minutes and 2 seconds and Brodie with winning score of 6 minutes and 17 seconds.
It is really close on the reward board. Mr Brocksom's class has managed to obtain 148 dojos and Mrs Woodhead's class has managed to receive 145. This puts us within touching distance of each other. With only 4 weeks to go till the winner will be announced, who is gong to take home the prize?
What has been your favourite novel study so far?
Who will be the winning manager?
Today, 20/11/17, we received a visit from a very special bear. It was PPPUUUUDDDDDDSSSSEEEEEYYYYYY!He came in to receive a check that we were able to generate from donations made on Friday for a total of £230.40. It was an amazing surprise and all of the children were really excited.
Today, our class came to school in non-uniform. It wasn't just any clothes though, we had to come in in something: spotty, 80s or Pudsey related. Hopefully, you think we look as amazing as we feel. It was great to do this for such a good cause. We all brought in £1 to donate to children in need.
This week, we have been completing a range of maths and English tests. Most of them have been quite difficult but almost everybody gave it 100%. We have learned a lot about taking tests and we also know the areas that we need to improve in. In maths, we completed 3 papers. To achieve expected, we needed to obtain 57 marks and to achieve GDS, we needed to obtain 95 out of 110. We have all given ourselves a target of what we want to achieve next time. We know that the tests may get harder and ask us questions that were not on the previous tests but we are looking forward to showing just how good we are!
This young man has been given the award of Star Writer of the Moment due to his fantastic piece of writing within a balanced argument about poaching. The content was superb and Mrs Woodhead was extremely proud of the effort that he had put in. Well done! Keep it up!
This year, there will be weekly attendance awards given for the class with the highest overall attendance percentage. The class do not just receive an award but will also receive a £5 contribution to an end of year treat. This can be cashed in at any point throughout the year EG a Christmas treat in December or an end of year extravaganza. So far, out of 4 weeks, we have already won 2 awards and gained £10.
Should Kexborough Primary School ban uniform?
Liala says, "If children were able to wear their own clothes, other children would be able to complement and praise them for their choice in outfits."
Evie says, "If children wear their own clothes, other children may get jealous as they are unable to wear such fashionable clothes."
Aaron says, "If we are on school trips, people will know who we are and where we come from. It creates a school identity."
Oliver says, "If you keep wearing different clothes every day, this will significantly increase the amount of washing that parents have to complete at home."
As we currently have 2 Year 5 classes we thought it would be interesting to have a competition. Both classes are able to achieve GEMs and Dojo points for going the extra mile or producing a fantastic piece of work. We have a reward board that counts up the points and at Christmas the class with the most points will receive an extra special prize. Currently, 15th September 14:52, Mrs Woodhead's class is leading 24 points to 18. Well Done!!!
Who will win out of Mr Brocksom and Mrs Woodhead?
On Monday we had a great sports day - the sun shone and all children who participated should of their achievements.
Following on from writing our poems, we used Audacity in ICT to record our haikus, please click below to listen to children performing their poem accompanied by a dragon! Here are some examples - tune in as more are added.
During literacy we have just completed a poetry unit based around dragons, in English we have written haikus, cinquains , kennings and used figurative language to write some free verse. Mrs Woodhead has challenged us to present our poems in interesting ways..
Year 5 enjoyed a visit to the Leeds Grand theatre today, watching a play based on the book, Gangsta Granny written by David Walliams. It was a brilliant production with outstanding acting, clever props and scenery - the children loved it!
All the children were a credit to the school and behaviour was exemplary.
Next week we are re-visiting fractions, getting to grips with the Anglo-Saxons and recording poetry written this week - so watch this space.
Is it the end of The Wizard of Oz?
Year 5 have really enjoyed this classic novel and loved the characters - Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man. They travelled to Oz because they all wanted something from the wizard, little knowing that they already had it! Ask your child about the story.
Here are some quotes from the children about the book, it is evident that it was a success!
I would like to say a huge thank you to all of the children, staff, parents and carers here at Kexborough. It has been an amazing eight weeks and I have met some fantastic and inspirational people and I wish every one of you the very best in the future.
Whilst the rest of the year 4's and 5's were off adventuring (at peak venture) myself and the remaining children had an excellent time finding out what happened to the troll in Julia Donaldsons wonderful book 'The Troll'.
Fortunately he managed to escape the pirates but found himself stranded on a desert island!
The children spent time building shelters and bridges; writing letters and recipies.
It was a fantastic week and here are some images of our structures that we built.
Thursday was a very important day this week; especially for Mrs Woodhead! I am certain that the children will have told you all about it at home. That's right, it was World Book Day. In Year 5 we based all of our learning off of a picture book called 'How to live Forever' by Colin Thompson.
As a class we took part in a carousel to fit the most into our day. At each station the children took part in a different activity: perspective drawing with Mrs Hodgeson; editing writing using a thesaurus with Mrs Woodhead (the work was... HORRIBLE); building foundations for book towers with myself and as an independent task creating bookmarks from one of the amazing illustrations from the book. I'm sure everyone had a superb day!
The most important part of the whole day was a visit to our newly re-opened library... It was book-tastic!
I would like to personally thank all parents and carers who took time out of their busy schedules to come and attend our Space Race assembly. I think you will all agree with me that the wonderful year 5's did a magnificent job at presenting their work!
I would also like to remind and welcome all children to bring a fiction novel on the first Monday back as we will be completing silent, sustained reading for 30 minutes at the start of each day that week.
I look forward to seeing the children after the half term!
Myself, Mrs Woodhead, Mrs Hodgson and the year 5's would like to invite all parents and carers to attend our class assembly. It will be held in the KS2 hall and will start at 2:50 on Thursday 16th February.
Over the past 3 weeks children have been working hard researching, planning and writing short presentations about the Space Race to present to everyone.
In year 5 over the last week we have been looking at mass in maths.
On Thursday the children were tasked with planning Mr Ledgeway's suitcase for his trip in the summer. The children were working with their partners; they calculated that it was going to cost Mr Ledgeway a lot of money due to him been far too selective when packing!
Thanks to the children and parents - Mrs Stephens, Mrs Kirk and Mr Howard Coles - for braving a cold January evening to gaze at a cloudy sky! Just as well we used an IPad app that told what we would see if there was no cloud cover. Thanks too to Mrs Richardson for staying to help.
Today we welcome Mr Ledgeway, a trainee teacher from Sheffield Hallam, the children and I are looking forward to working with him for the next eight weeks.
PS Don't forget our Star Night this Thursday at 5 pm, any parent who wishes to come along are very welcome.
In Year 5, the teacher is Mrs Woodhead, who is supported by Mrs Hodgson, we both aim to provide an exciting environment where children will thrive and want to learn.
Please note that indoor PE takes place on a Thursday and outdoor PE on Wednesday.
Homework and Home reading books will be given on Friday and are expected to be returned the following Wednesday.


I confess to being intrigued every time the White House kitchen garden is mentioned in the press. I have sooooooo many questions. Is Michelle out there weeding every day? Is she an experienced gardener? How big is the garden? What do they grow? Do they ever have disasters? Do the girls and Barack pull the occasional weed?
Luckily most of my questions have been answered in this book, published last year. It's a strange mix of the story of the development of the White House kitchen garden, Michelle Obama's campaign for healthy eating and exercise to combat rising childhood obesity, profiles of community gardens across America and a few snippets about life in the Obama household. Oh and plenty of gorgeous, glossy photographs of the garden.
So, is Michelle out there toiling in all weathers?
Well the photo of her wearing white trousers in the garden was a bit of a giveaway. She was the catalyst for the garden but the day-to-day work is done by the National Park Service (who are responsible for all the White House grounds), helped by White House staff volunteers (apparently the volunteer rota is always full) and lots of lovely schoolchildren.
What about the garden itself?
When the kitchen garden was set up in 2009 they spent $200 on soil, seeds, seedlings and soil improvers, and made mounded beds cut out of the White House lawn. It now has 34 separate beds and covers 1,500 square feet so it's not a token effort. They grow a huge range of vegetables, herbs and some soft fruit. I have serious sweet potato envy after seeing photographs of brick-sized sweet potatoes being harvested – my own attempts a couple of years ago produced what can only be described as sweet potato 'fingers'.
AND I've scoured all the photos with a magnifying glass but I haven't seen a single weed.
Any disasters or has it all been perfect?
The mounded beds have since been converted into raised beds after heavy rain kept washing mulch and topsoil onto the paths.
The blueberries keep getting munched by the birds, despite netting, and there has been limited success with pumpkins (aha, feeling slightly better about the sweet potatoes now).
Rather mysteriously, the compost heap has a fan to speed up the process but there are no further details given.
In spring and summer they mulch the beds with straw to cut down on weeding and to protect against heavy rains.
They're all hugely enthusiastic and it sounds like the sessions are extremely well-planned eg if they're planting, the plants in pots are all laid out on the soil in their planting positions before the children arrive. The garden was a springboard for the First Lady's Let's Move! campaign and she says the aim of the garden was to start a conversation about the nation's health.
Any snippets about the Obamas?
Well, they all sit down together for dinner at 6.30pm every night, apart from when Barack is travelling round the world. Conversation often turns to how their girls might deal with friendship issues at school – reassuring to know it's the same the world over.
Barack once returned home with a gift for her; a pair of gardening gloves (she was expecting a bouquet of flowers). They appear several times throughout the book and are the cleanest pair of gardening gloves I've ever seen.
Inspired into action by anything in the book?
Will I be mulching my vegetable beds with straw? Inviting schoolchildren round to help out? Setting up a community garden? Nope, nothing quite as worthy as that. Instead, inspired by Michelle's immaculate outfits throughout the book, I'm resolving to look less like a tramp when I'm gardening.
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Am sitting here, tramp like myself, with dirty knees on my jeans, shrivelly gardening hands (despite my filthy gloves). Thanks for the chuckle value of this post – brightened my evening!
Yes I have the shrivelly gardening hands going on too. Is there a magic hand cream out there? Think I'm going to need it for my new less-like-a-tramp approach to gardening.


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Footballer Mohammed Anas Released by Club After Complaints That He "Carries Bad Luck"
Tuesday, November 09, 2021 at 4:49 AM by Hillary Lisimba
TS Galaxy has released 26-year-old Mohammed Anas over complaints by fellow players that he was the reason for the string of losses at the club in the recent past
According to them, he not only carries bad luck but had also transferred it to the rest of the players as they are trying their best but the results are not coming
They added that every South African club the Ghanaian has played for was either relegated or survived relegation by a whisker
Footballer Mohammed Anas has been dropped by TS Galaxy following a series of complaints that he had brought bad luck to the club.
Mohamed Anas is a Ghanaian player who plies his trade in South Africa. Photos: Footballghana.com.
The South African reports that some of the Galaxy players expressed concern that the 26-year-old did not only carry bad luck but had also transferred it to the entire team.
This is after the club suffered a string of unimpressive results on the pitch, with the players indicating that they were giving their all but the results are not coming.
Ousted Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Explains Why He Rejected Suggestions From the NFF
"Every team he's played for here (in South Africa) has either dodged relegation by a whisker or got relegated. He was at Maritzburg and they merely survived relegation that season. He was at Free State Stars when they were relegated and the same happened at Polokwane City," said one of the players.
The club quietly released Anas last week in arguably the most bizarre reason to let go of a player in football history.
Anas once thanked wife and girlfriend in live interview
Anas went viral four years ago when a video emerged of him accidentally thanking his wife and 'girlfriend' in a post-match interview.
"Thank you for this, I appreciate my fans, my wife and my girlfriend… I mean my wife, sorry," he said.
The slip of the tongue happened during an interview after the player was named man of the match for scoring a brace.
He denied allegations of cheating on his wife despite the hilarious blunder that seemed to expose his womanising ways.
Liverpool star breaks Mohamed Salah's run to win Premier League Player of the Month award
Galaxy still lost
Even after releasing the player, Galaxy was beaten 2-1 by SuperSport United over the weekend in an away match played at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
The match started well for them by taking the lead in the 63rd minute courtesy of Mthobisi Mngomezulu's goal.
It was a victory they could not sustain to the end as goals from Supersport's Thamsanqa Gabuza and Sipho Mbule saw them succumb to another defeat.
Premier League giants eye massive move for Balotelli, Everton star and Barcelona forward
Pitso Mosimane praised by New York Times, American paper talks about FIFA's The Best awards snub
Eguavoen blasts 1 Super Eagles player for not playing to instruction after 2 games at AFCON
Franck Ribery offered to top Brazilian side as club's president makes stunning statement about him
Sad news rocks Spanish football as Real Madrid legend passes on
Lucky Lekgwathi reopens food outlet months after it was looted in July unrest
AFCON 2021: Ghana to miss midfielder Baba Iddrisu for must-win game against Comoros
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Q: iOS best way to download bulk images In my app, I have to download nearly 500 images as I open a ViewController. Downloading all 500 images at a time is not a right idea. I'd like to keep 5 active asynchronous downloads at a time. When any one in five is completed, it should start the next.
I also have a refresh control which will restart downloading all the images from first.
Which technique I could go for to implement this modal?
Here is what I tried so far,
Semaphore is created in property declaration
private var semaphore = dispatch_semaphore_create(5)

After getting web service response,
private func startDownloadingImages() {
        for place in places {
            dispatch_semaphore_wait(self.semaphore, DISPATCH_TIME_FOREVER)
            self.downloadImageForPlace(place)
        }
    }

private func downloadImageForPlace(place: Place) {
        ApplicationControls.getImageForPlace(place, withCompletion: { (image, error) -> () in
            // error checks
            dispatch_async(dispatch_get_main_queue(), {
                // UI update
                dispatch_semaphore_signal(self.semaphore)
            })
        })
    }

But when I tap refresh control, app locks at dispatch_semaphore_wait and I could able to find a way to reset semaphore.

A: I would use an OperationQueue like this
let queue = OperationQueue()
queue.maxConcurrentOperationCount = 5;

for url in imageUrls {
    queue.addOperationWithBlock { () -> Void in

        let img1 = Downloader.downloadImageWithURL(url)

        NSOperationQueue.mainQueue().addOperationWithBlock({
            //display the image or whatever
        })
    }

}

you can stop your operations with this
queue.cancelAllOperations();

and then just restart the whole thing.
The only thing that you have to change is that your requests have to be synchronous then. Because this approach wont work with callbacks.


The Art Director's Guild has a nice long list of Production Design nominees. They guild has three categories of production design: Period, Fantasy and Contemporary. This really is one of my favorite of the crafts. In fact I've a secret longing to do the job myself. Not a production designer but a set decorator perhaps. No time to wax poetically about what might have been ... it's 1:30 am and I'm exhausted ... so I'll be brief. Below is the list of nominees; I've included the poster for my current favorites in each category. Since I love this category so much I may dig around for sketches etc for a few of these. I'm fascinated with seeing the design stage and then the finished product. It's pure magic making!
I think everything about Les Miz is spectacular but I had to call out Sarah Greenwood. Creating the ever changing theater was a fantastic feat.
I just wanted to share that this film is a wild ride; terrifying, exhilirating, disturbing and draining. I watched a screener at home...I can't imagine seeing it in a theater on a big screen. It must be overwhelming!
There's so much about the world of movies that I don't know and I'm learning from you, Sim. But I may be learning more because my daughter is considering going into stagecraft as a major. She loves doing makeup for productions.
That's awesome, Paulita. Those makeup artists make a very, very nice living.


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PRESS RELEASE: BALANCE YOUR CABINET: MURIC TELLS FAYEMI
Published March 4, 2019 | By akintola
BALANCE YOUR CABINET: MURIC TELLS FAYEMI
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, to ensure fairness in the composition of his cabinet. Dr. Fayemi, who became governor after the July 14 2018 gubernatorial election, is yet to announce a cabinet.
The request was made by the human rights organization in a statement released on Tuesday, 5th March, 2019. The statement was signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
"We have full confidence in Dr. Fayemi" MURIC said. "Though he is a Christian, he was fair to Muslims during his first term in office as governor of the state between 2010 and 2014. He appointed Muslims into his cabinet and also approved use of hijab for female Muslim students in the state's public schools. We expect him to continue the good work.
"But his successor, Ayodele Fayose, was a big disappointment, a square peg in a square hole. He was a bigoted Christian and a Muslim-hater primus inter pareil. He ran an all-Christian administration. All 14 commissioners, all 14 permanent secretaries, all board chairmen (except the Muslim pilgrims board) were Christians. The secretary to the state government and even Fayose's chief of staff were both Christians. He refused to make any amendments despite repeated complaints by the Muslims.
"Under Fayose's watch, Muslims were brutally attacked inside mosques by sponsored masquerades. Under Fayose's watch, mosques were pulled down in the state while Arabic schools were shut. Fayose's four years were years of executive brigandage. He will go down in history as the worst governor Ekiti State ever had.
"Muslims in Ekiti State cannot just leave everything to chance after such a nightmarish four-year term under Fayose. Their Allah-given fundamental rights have been trampled upon for too long. They were denied the right to hold political posts, the right to participate in governance, the right to gainful employment and, by inference, the right to have access to economic means of survival.
"MURIC has a duty to speak up for such people. The Glorious Qur'an says, 'Why should you not rise in the cause of Allah to defend men, women and children who are oppressed due to their weakness? The weak ones cry out, "Our Lord! rescue us from this city (Ekiti State?) whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from Thee one who will protect us, and send to us a helper!'" (Qur'an 4:75-76).
Ekiti Muslims have been oppressed, downpressed and repressed. They cried out at the time and MURIC echoed their cry in compliance with the above verse. We are now asking the incumbent to rise to the task. Having suffered under 'Fir'awn' (Pharaoh) for four consecutive years, Ekiti Muslims need a 'protector' (Waliyy) and a 'helper' (Nasir) at this hour.
"We therefore look forward to Governor Fayemi to rise to the occasion. We have always maintained that the religion of our president or governor in Nigeria does not matter so long as there is good governance. Merit should be the yardstick. We will always support a good Christian or a good Muslim who is credible, transparent, diligent, who respects the rule of law and who is fair to all. Sentimentality is a luxury in which MURIC does not indulge.
"At present, both Governor Kayode Fayemi and his deputy are Christians. But we are very hopeful because the door is still open for several other appointments. We expect, in all fairness, that a Muslim will emerge as either chief of staff or secretary to the state government. This is apart from other cabinet and board appointments that should be fairly and proportionately shared between Christians and Muslims in the state. Once again, we reaffirm our reliance on Dr. Fayemi's cool-headedness, his friendly mien and his gentlemanly disposition.
"As we draw the curtain, we reaffirm our full confidence in Governor Kayode Fayemi. This statement serves as a subtle reminder to the governor to give fair share to Muslims in his state as a right and as a form of redress for the misrule and tyranny suffered by them under Ayodele Fayose. In return, we charge Muslims in the state to cooperate fully with the incumbent.
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Boat Clubs and Kwame Brown's Bullet Proof Anchored to Anacostia's Boathouse Row
A sign posted at District Yacht Club, where Brown's boat,Bullet Proof, is anchored. Photo by Tim Ebner/The Hill is Home
Capitol Hill is no stranger to political corruption. Usually, a Washington scandal unfolds at a famous hotel, in a smoky bar or behind the gates of a private residence.
But, for one of Washington's most recent examples, you'll need to head down to the riverbanks of the Anacostia, alongside the 11th Street Bridge, to the off-the-beaten-path location of the District Yacht Club.
It's here — in a modest, 44-slip marina — where former D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown keeps his boat, Bullet Proof, which now sits anchored weeks after his resignation from office.
"Let's just say we have not enjoyed the publicity of Kwame either," said District Yacht Club Commodore Eric Rowe.
Brown has been a member for several years and while Bullet Proof may have sunk his political career, it has put the District Yacht Club on the map – for better or for worse, Rowe said.
When news first broke that Brown committed bank fraud to buy the $50,000 boat, reporters and news vans descended on the small boat club. It reached the point where the club hired a private security company to keep eager press away.
Not even The Hill is Home on a recent tour was able to snap pictures of the now infamous boat. Yacht club policies restrict dock access to members and their guests only.
So for now, Bullet Proof sits idle in the water. "We're not really sure what will happen to the boat," Rowe said.
But, in the aftermath of this Washington scandal, he said the public may have the wrong impression of this laid-back, community-focused marina.
"Some assumed that because we're a 'yacht club' that we're some sort of exclusive elite organization, composed of luxury boat owners. The truth is that we're all just ordinary people who love boating," Rowe said.
The District Yacht Club and three other boating clubs make-up what's known as Boathouse Row on the Southeast Anacostia waterfront. The marinas have been quietly tucked away for more than 50 years and represent a long tradition of boating on the river. One of the more notable clubs, The Seafarers Yacht Club, located at the end of M Street was founded as the first African-American boating club in the country.
At all four of the marinas there's no fancy clubhouse or high-end perks. The District Yacht Club, founded more than 55 years ago, has a small unassuming boathouse, which originally served as an army barrack before it was relocated to the boatyard.
Fees are also kept low for a reason, Rowe said. Boaters pay $100 for a monthly slip fee at the club, and the club's upkeep and maintenance is voluntary to save on member costs.
The no-nonsense approach to boating appeals to many people, Rowe said. Boaters come from around Washington and from many different walks-of-life. Current and past members include lawyers, police officers and retired teachers.
The District Yacht Club also engages with the Capitol Hill community. They host annual open house events, and the club is considering a seafaring program that would teach boating operation and repair to students. According to Rowe, knowing how to fix a boat is an in-demand career skill, and the club has the ability to teach students on-site. Unlike most marinas in Washington, the District Yacht Club operates a maintenance yard with an automated railway track, which lifts boats from the water quickly and efficiently.
A view of the District Yacht Club Marina. Photo by Tim Ebner/The Hill is Home.
And, while Boathouse Row may be separated from Capitol Hill by the Southeast Freeway and the CSX railway track, Rowe said boaters, especially those on Capitol Hill, are starting to view the river as a destination.
The common issues of the Anacostia — it's trash and stormwater runoff — still persist. Debris in the water can easily damage a boat or motor, but river improvement and clean-up efforts are taking shape, Rowe said.
Much of the stormwater runoff that now flows into the river will be captured after DC Water finishes construction on a combined sewer overflow system. The large tunnels being built will channel water so it can be treated before being released it into the water. Other environmental improvements, including the completion of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail will add park area and bring foot-traffic from bikers and runners, Rowe said.
"We hope people see us as a place to come down and enjoy the water," Rowe said. "Obviously it's not just a place for Brown's boat. We're much more . . . We want the people that live and work here."
The clubhouse at District Yacht Club. Photo by Tim Ebner/The Hill is Home.
Tags: anacostia, Anacostia river, bullet proof, district yacht club, Kwame Brown, seafarers yacht club
By Tim Ebner One Comment
One response to "Boat Clubs and Kwame Brown's Bullet Proof Anchored to Anacostia's Boathouse Row"
Sean Doyle says:
I boat by that place almost every day but never knew much about it. Very interesting article, good work!


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The Benefits Of Apprenticeships In The Workplace: An Interview With James O'Donnell
By Kiri O'Brien on Friday 24th May
We've previously written about the importance of a multi-generational workforce for business success. Today, we spoke with James O'Donnell, Sales Director at LDN Apprenticeships to find out about the benefits of having apprentices in the workplace.
Does Your Upbringing Define Your Career Potential?
By Kiri O'Brien on Tuesday 30th April
In an era where more people go to university than ever before, it'd be easy to believe that we live in a world of equal opportunity. But the reality is very different – and we all need to pull together to change it.
Why A Multi-Generational Workforce Is Crucial To Business Success
By Kiri O'Brien on Tuesday 9th April
Did you know almost 75% of UK workers feel age discrimination is common in the workplace? Interestingly, it's a problem at both ends of the scale. A recent study found three quarters of those aged between 25 and 34 feel discriminated against for being too young, while half of those aged 55-plus reported having also faced prejudice.
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According to Stonewall, 35% of employees last year hid that they were LGBTQ+ at work for fear of discrimination. It's shocking but sadly unsurprising; Aimee Stephens, a funeral director who lost her job after telling her boss she was transgender, is just one example of such discrimination.
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2018 marked a century since women won the right to vote, but the way we view – and subsequently treat – men and women is still far from equal. Whether they're in the office, on a sports pitch or walking the red carpet, powerful women in the workplace continue to be perceived very differently to their male counterparts.
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Employment of nationals and foreign citizens in Uzbekistan is regulated by the Labor Code of Uzbekistan and other by-laws legislation, adopted due to implementation of the Labor Code. Labor relations, not covered by legislation, are regulated by collective agreements and individual employment contracts. Employment contracts must meet the standards prescribed by the Uzbekistan law. Foreign and local companies may hire employees directly, without using employment or recruitment agencies.
Full time employment implies full working hours, whereas part-time employment allows to work at two different placed simultaneously.
Every employee shall have the following main rights: (i) to receive remuneration for labour which shall not be lower than the minimum amount established by legislation; (ii) to rest, secured by establishing a limited duration of working hours, shortened working days for a number of occupations and jobs, weekly days off, public holidays, and annual paid leave; (iii) labour conditions which meet the requirements of safety and hygiene; (iv) professional training, retraining and improvement of qualifications; (v) compensation for damage caused to health or property in connection with work; (vi) to join trade unions and other organisations which represent the interests of employees and labour collectives; (vii) social security due to old age, in the event of the loss of the ability to work, loss of the breadwinner and in other cases specified by law; (viii) protection, including judicial protection, of labour rights and qualified legal assistance; (ix) defence of his interests in collective labour disputes. Uzbek Labor Code provides for two months severance payment in the event of termination agreements at the initiate of the Employer.
An employment contract may set the probationary period, which shall not exceed three months. Salaries may not be lower than the minimum monthly wage. The regular working week shall not exceed 40 hours. The minimum paid annual leave is 15working days. Companies must obtain a corporate license for attraction of foreign employees and work permit (confirmation) for each foreign employee. The pension scheme includes periodically transfers the obligatory contributions to the state Pension Fund and to the Individual Pension Accounts for each employee.
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'The Glass Universe' celebrates astronomy's unsung heroines
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Cognitive scientist puts profanity in its place
Historian traces rise of celebrity hominid fossils
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Baboons survive 6 months after getting a pig heart transplant
New transplant procedures bring scientists a step closer to using pig donors for human organs
Jennifer Leman
1:08pm, December 5, 2018
TRIUMPHANT TRANSPLANT Scientists have successfully transplanted pig hearts into Anubis baboons, like the one shown above, and hope to eventually place similar genetically modified pig organs into humans.
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For roughly six months, fully functioning pig hearts beat inside the chests of two Anubis baboons. Genetic modifications to the pig hearts along with a new transplant technique are credited with the longest-yet survival after such a transplant, researchers report December 5 in Nature. Previously, the longest a baboon lived after such a procedure was 57 days.
Another two baboons in the study lived at least three months with pig hearts and were in good health during that time, says Bruno Reichart, a cardiac surgeon at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich. The baboons hopped and climbed around their enclosures. Some enjoyed eating mangoes and eggs, and watching TV programs like "Tom and Jerry" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks," he says.
This work brings scientists closer to the goal of successfully transplanting life-supporting pig organs into humans, says Luhan Yang, chief scientific officer of eGenesis, a Boston company developing ways to transplant organs between different species in order to ease organ shortages (SN: 10/4/17, p. 26). "Of course, it's still early, but we're one step closer to the clinical application," says Yang, who was not involved in the study.
The pigs were engineered to produce a human version of two proteins — CD46, which blocks an immune response that pokes holes in foreign cells, and thrombomodulin, which prevents blood from clotting after surgery. Researchers also ensured that the pigs couldn't make alpha-gal sugars, which coat the cells of all mammals except monkeys, apes and humans. Those sugars can provoke the immune system to attack organs transplanted from pigs into humans and other primates.
Researchers fine-tuned the transplant procedure over the course of three trials involving 14 baboons, and found that two steps in the process were key to its success. First, instead of transporting the organs in a cold solution — as is standard practice in human-to-human transplants — scientists hooked the hearts up to a machine that steadily pumped an oxygenated mixture of blood and nutrients. Transporting hearts in an ice bath can cut off oxygen to the organs. Repeated infusions of blood prevented the hearts from eventually failing.
Next, the scientists aimed to prevent the pig hearts from growing too big for the baboons. After swelling from the operation subsides, a transplanted heart continues to grow and can damage nearby organs. So the researchers decreased the baboons' blood pressure, and weaned the monkeys off anti-inflammatory cortisone steroids earlier. The team also gave the baboons a medication that limits the heart's growth by keeping blood platelets from building up.
Of the five baboons in the final experiment, two remained healthy through the three-month trial period and one had to be euthanized early after developing a blood clot. One of the two allowed to live six months eventually developed liver damage after being weaned off medication while the other remained relatively healthy.
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Shoah – hävinneiden historia
Ilona Reiners
Shoah – a history of losers
The article discusses Claude Lanzman's documentary film, Shoah, which is about the persecution of the Jews by the National Socialists. Shoah is approached from the point of view of Theodor W. Adorno's philosophy and the aesthetics of negativity. Lanzman's decision not to use black-and-white documentary material is discussed and it is shown that, in doing this, he vents the symbolic remembering of the Holocaust. Lanzman's way of describing the Holocaust from the point of vie of the present moment has an important effect on the way its historical remembering takes form. Shoah is interpreted as a document, which in its laconic expression, its treatment of the theme based on differences, and its angle of the present moment, manages to avoid the stereotypical treatment of the Holocaust, which strengthens racist thinking. The article analyses the differences between the points of view of different witnesses (the Poles, the village people, the SS men, ex-prisoners of the concentration camps) and the forms taken by "truth" from these different angles. The main idea is that, by means of the different points of view expressed by the witnesses, Shoah searches for the history of the Jews who died in the concentration camps, the history of the losers.


The goal was to examine the contribution of parenting style to externalizing/internalizing problems in children and early-adolescents, on the hypothesis that parenting style would affect externalizing and internalizing problems via its effects on behavioral dysregulation. The participants were parents and teachers of 199 children (111 F) from 6 to 15 years old. A multi-informant study was carried out to assess parenting style (parents reports), and (a) behavioral dysregulation, (b) aggressive behavior with peers, (c) hyperactivity/distractibility, (d) anxiety/fear, in an ecological interactive context such as the classroom (teacher report). We tested our hypotheses with Structural Equation Model analysis. Authoritarian style is associated with aggressive behavior with peers, hyperactivity/distractibility, and anxiety/fear, via its effects on behavioral dysregulation. These findings confirm that the authoritarian style plays an important role in externalizing and internalizing problems by increasing behavioral dysregulation, and it has broad implications for interventions aimed at reducing maladjustment in children and adolescents.
Author Roberto Marcone declares that he has no conflict of interest. Author Gaetana Affuso declares that she has no conflict of interest. Author Angela Borrone declares that she has no conflict of interest.
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Baumrind, D. (1991). The influence of parenting style on adolescent competence and substance use. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 11(1), 56–95. https://doi.org/10.1177/0272431691111004.
Flannery, K. M., & Smith, R. L. (2016). The effects of age, gender, and gender role ideology on adolescents' social perspective-taking ability and tendency in friendships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407516650942.
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Marcone, R., & Caputo, A. (2017). Is a friend a truly treasure? Evolution of Friendship Competence from Pre-School up to the Last Year of Primary School. Early Child Development and Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2017.1299147.


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Christian Hupfauer (* 7. August 1993 in Bad Aibling) ist ein professioneller Snowboarder.

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Christian Hupfauer kommt aus Feldolling und startet für den Ski- und Snowboardverein SC Aising-Pang.

Schon im Kindergartenalter war Christian sportbegeistert, so spielte er Fußball beim TV Feldkirchen und fuhr Ski im Winter. Im Alter von 8 Jahren wechselte er auf das Snowboard und fuhr die ersten Snowboardrennen. Er wurde zugleich Mitglied beim SC Aising-Pang. Nach 2 Jahren auf der Gunetzrheiner Realschule in Miesbach wechselte Hupfauer im Alter von 13 auf die CJD Christophorusschule Berchtesgaden, Eliteschule des Sports. Hupfauer hat mehrfach den deutschen Meister-Titel im Parallelslalom, Parallelriesenslalom und Snowboardcross eingefahren. Mit 17 Jahren kam Hupfauer in den C-Kader des Snowboard-Verbandes Snowboard Germany (SVD) und ehe er 2012 in den B-Kader aufstieg.
Mitte April 2014 wurde der Epstein-Barr-Virus (Pfeiffersches Drüsenfieber) diagnostiziert, daher ist Hupfauer seit diesem Zeitpunkt im Verletzten- bzw. Krankenstatus. Nach 8-monatiger Sportpause, begann Christian Mitte Dezember wieder mit dem Aufbautraining und stieg im Januar wieder auf das Snowboard. Seitdem versucht er, den Anschluss an die Spitze wieder zu erlangen.

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2012 erreichte er bei der deutschen Meisterschaft am Götschen (GER) den zweiten Platz und wurde somit deutscher Vize-Meister im Parallelslalom im Erwachsenenbereich. Außerdem erreichte er in der Saison 2011/12 den zweiten Platz bei der Junioren-WM in Sierra Nevada (SPA) Ende März. Im Dezember 2012 gab Hupfauer sein Weltcup-Debüt im Italienischen Carezza. In der Saison 2012/13 konnte er den dritten Platz bei der deutschen Meisterschaft einfahren.
Im August 2013 begann Hupfauer bei der Bundespolizeisportschule Bad Endorf eine Ausbildung zum Bundespolizeimeister.
Nach dem langen Krankenstand konnte Christian trotzdem die deutsche Meisterschaft 2015 bestreiten und erreichte im Parallelslalom den 3. Platz.

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What's Behind the Rapid Growth of High-Earning Independent Workers?
December 20, 2018 Emily Slayton
The independent workforce has significantly outpaced traditional employment growth over the last seven years, at 31% vs. 14%, respectively. This alone says a great deal about how the business landscape is changing―but if we look closer, we also start to see why.
Within the broader independent population is a quietly but rapidly growing segment: high earners. Swelling by 70% between 2011 and 2018, high-earning independents are evidence that there's more to the freelance boom than just low overhead and flexible schedules.
These numbers come from a recent brief by MBO Partners, a professional staffing firm that's been tracking the volume and defining characteristics of the independent worker population since 2011. The report identifies three primary drivers for the high-earning segment's explosive growth:
A strong U.S. economy
The increasing integration of freelance talent
The appeal of an independent lifestyle
Lifestyle factors often come up during discussions about why more and more individuals are drawn to freelance work. The first two drivers, on the other hand, grant insight into what's motivating businesses to tap external resources on an increasingly frequent basis. Let's take a closer look.
When the economy is strong, so, too, is the push for growth. Though the country has enjoyed more than 100 straight months of employment growth since 2009, the MBO Partners report notes that during that time, significant talent gaps have emerged in high-demand fields such as biotech, IT, and marketing.
This trend is similarly reflected in a report released earlier this year by the Korn Ferry Institute, which found that we are headed toward what could be a global talent shortage of more than 85 million people by the year 2030. Baby Boomers are retiring in numbers that surpass current birth rates, and technology is changing more rapidly than current training programs can accommodate.
Human resources departments are already feeling the squeeze, reporting ongoing difficulty hiring full-time candidates for highly skilled and in-demand positions. Recent research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shows where hiring challenges are particularly persistent. HR respondents said these roles continue to be "very difficult" or "somewhat difficult" to fill with full-time professionals:
Executives (64%)
Information Technology (65%)
Engineering and Architecture (72%)
The most proactive businesses are addressing this issue by developing a culture of continuous learning, "upskilling" existing resources to meet current and future needs. But the long-term nature of this approach begs the support of an immediate solution as well.
As a result, many companies are turning to the independent workforce for highly skilled talent that can fill critical gaps―and they're willing to pay handsomely for it. MBO reports that today, "3.3 million independent workers earn more than $100,000 annually."
With 68% of HR professionals reporting that they have a hard time recruiting full-time candidates, particularly for vacancies left by highly skilled workers, companies have already starting looking to external resources for support.
As evidence of this trend, the MBO report cites the SAP/Fieldglass study we looked at earlier, which found that spending on external, non-employee talent at large corporations now accounts for nearly half the total talent spending budget (44%). The Korn Ferry report and current IRS data further indicate that this number will continue to rise: between 2011 and 2016, small businesses increased spending on contract labor by more than 76%.
But although the hiring of independent talent was once reserved as a temporary fix for resource shortfalls, it has now also become a strategic advantage for many growing companies. MBO Partners pins this trend to the agility that highly skilled independents provide.
The new perspectives and flexibility that independent talent bring to projects and processes helps drive innovation in areas where other businesses struggle to keep up. Technology's rapid pace slows for no-one, and improved organizational agility allows companies to remain competitive in an ever-shifting marketplace. As demand for this agility increases, so will the rates that skilled independent talent can command.
From retirees who offer independent consulting services to full-time freelancers, the independent workforce is populated by individuals who seek the advantages of being untethered. Work-life balance and greater control frequently top the priorities list for independent workers, but now the allure of high compensation is drawing more highly skilled talent into the fold.
The so-called independent lifestyle holds appeal for companies as well. A well curated talent pool can provide on-demand support across a wide range of projects, allowing teams to rotate in and out as needed. As the pool becomes further refined, recruiting and onboarding require less time and effort while yielding superior results.
In order to make it work, however, companies must develop the proper infrastructure for efficiently and effectively managing freelance talent. SAP Fieldglass suggests this may be a challenge: although 46% of the survey respondents said their businesses couldn't operate without the support of external resources, only 25% of C-suite executives actually claim a thorough understanding of what those resources are doing and how well they're performing.
But as talent gaps continue to widen and technology forges ahead at its ever-increasing pace, we expect to see best practices and AI converge to ease the transition to this more modular hiring model. And as companies become better at managing independent resources, they'll be able to attract more highly skilled―and highly compensated―talent.
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Emily is an award-winning writer who specializes in B2B marketing. She has been helping global brands reach targeted audiences to drive sales and awareness for more than 15 years. As a small business owner herself, she understands what it's like to source a team that can scale with sudden growth.
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