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St Paul's Cathedral Prayers for the Climate
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PRAYERS FOR THE CLIMATE AT ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
Prayers for the success of the United Nations Climate Change
negotiations in Durban will be said during choral evensong at St
Paul's Cathedral on Saturday 3rd December 2011 starting at 5.00 pm, following the end of the annual Climate Justice March in Central
Canon Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral Chapter confirmed today (1st December 2011) that the prayers would be held at St Paul's on Saturday at 5.00 pm and said, "Reverence for God's creation is not only something to sing about in church. It demands proper debate and action if we are to be good stewards of the riches with which God has entrusted us."
Ruth Jarman of Christian Ecology Link said "I am delighted that St Paul's has announced today that the prayers will be said. It is vital for our children's sake that we curb greenhouse gas emissions", and added, "I can't think of a better way to end a noisy day of protest that to go to choral evensong at St Paul's."
Throughout the day, representatives of the faith communities will be taking part in a range of events in London to mark the global talks. Members of the Green Christian community will end their Climate Justice March day as they started it – in worshipful prayer.
Other events during the day are set to include :-
(*) A Climate Vigil beside the Thames the midnight before (Friday 2nd December 2011)
(*) A Service at 11.30 am Saturday 3rd December 2011 at St Mary le Bow organised by Christian Ecology Link.
(*) The Climate Justice March 1 pm and Rally outside Parliament at 2.30 pm, Saturday 3rd December 2011.
PROGRAMME OF DAY
The night before the march, a Climate Refugee Vigil will be held on the Thames foreshore near the Millennium Bridge between 11.30 pm on Friday 2nd December 2011 and 1.00 am on Saturday 3rd December 2011, to which all faith community members are welcome.
Christian Ecology Link is holding a time of prayer and meditation at 11.30 am on Saturday 3rd December 2011 at St Mary-le-Bow church in Cheapside, London EC2V 6AU to pray for the success of the United Nations climate conference in Durban, South Africa, which is happening during the two weeks either side of that weekend. Revd Steve Paynter, member of the Operation Noah board will lead the service. All are welcome.
At 12.00 midday on Saturday 3rd December 2011, the faith communities will leave the church to join the Climate Justice March and Rally organised by the Campaign against Climate Change. The march will start from the north end of Blackfriars Bridge at around 1.00 pm. People are asked to march in support of the tens of thousands mobilising in South Africa, demanding climate justice at the Durban climate talks.
The London march will culminate at 2.30 pm with a Climate Justice Rally outside Parliament. Attendees will physically form a photo opportunity by splitting into two groups to represent the 7 percent global privileged versus the 50 percent suffering climate injustice, and demand urgent action to achieve a Zero Carbon Britain by 2030.
Christian Ecology Link members and supporters will continue on to St Paul's Cathedral for the commencement of choral evensong at 5.00 pm.
Bishop David Atkinson, member of the Board of Operation Noah which is supporting the St. Mary-le-Bow service, said, "Care for God's creation is a crucial dimension of Christian discipleship and a central part of Christian mission. Responding to the threat of climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels is a Christian responsibility and one which we share with all people, especially on behalf of the poorest parts of the world, future generations and the wellbeing of all creatures. Our prayers are for all those involved in the United Nations talks in Durban, that they may be given wisdom and courage to act with justice for the good of all people and all God's creation."
In November the World Council of Churches general secretary, Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, called the United Nations UNFCCC COP 17 meeting a "last opportunity for the international community to be responsible in addressing climate change", and called on the meeting to "act now for climate justice."
For further details on the role of the faith communities in these events, contact Ruth Jarman, Climate Change campaigner for Christian Ecology Link.
NOTES FOR THE EDITOR
1. South Africa is host of the next round of talks under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will be held in Durban from 28th November – 9th December 2011. The timing is critical, as the only legally binding international agreement to limit emissions that we currently have – the Kyoto Protocol – is due to end in 2012.
2. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in a recent publication has reported that the risk from extreme weather events due to climate change is likely to increase.
3. The International Energy Agency has announced that it will not be possible to stop global temperatures rising 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels without a rapid decision to reverse the growth of the current fossil fuel infrastructure.
4. Christian Ecology Link believes we are responsible for our impact on God's creation. The organisation helps members to understand and relate these responsibilities to their faith. Members can then encourage others in their local church to think seriously about these issues. CEL was formed in 1981, and formally constituted in 1982 and supports Christians from all backgrounds and traditions. https://www.christian-ecology.org.uk
5. Operation Noah is a Christian charity providing leadership, focus and inspiration in response to the growing threat of catastrophic climate change. https://www.operationnoah.org
6. Founded in or around 1080 as the London headquarters of the archbishops of Canterbury, the medieval church of St Mary-le-Bow survived three devastating collapses before being completely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren, it was destroyed once more in 1941 but was again rebuilt and re-consecrated in 1964. https://www.stmarylebow.co.uk
7. The Climate Justice March and Rally are being organised by the Campaign against Climate Change https://www.campaigncc.org and supported by Artists Project Earth https://www.apeuk.org/.
8. The focus of this year's national Climate Justice March is the 7:50 percent injustice divide – where 7 percent of the world's population produce 50 percent of the world's emissions and 7 percent of the world's emissions are produced by 50 percent of the world's population.
9. Zero Carbon Britain is a plan from the Centre for Alternative Technology https://www.zerocarbonbritain.com
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Ron Mortimersays:
I couldn't help noticing the sign held up in the photo above " I threw out the moneylenders for a reason" and thought how ironic, those holding up such a sign and at the same time completely obliviously campaigning to impose carbon trading and to hand over a slice of the world's economy to Wall St banksters.
As a collector of life's little ironies you've made my day, nice.


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Future Music have crowned Reuel Elijah Open Mic UK's 2018 overall winner
Open Mic UK 2018 Champion: The national music competition Open Mic UK has found its latest winner! Joining a long line of prestigious Future Music competition winners, Reuel Elijah from Cardiff has been crowned the champion of the national Open Mic UK.
22-year-old Reuel Elijah is one of the stars to watch in 2019. Starting early in entertainment as part of the world-famous street dance crew 'Jukebox', he's already performed on stages for the BBC Horizons at Cardiff's X Festival and supporting Stormzy in Ayia Napa, Greece.
Reuel also performed in a showcase in Butetown for BBC Radio 1 Xtra hosted by DJ Target.
Speaking about the competition, Reuel said, "Being at Open Mic UK was such a great journey. The stages & platforms we were given really gave us the opportunity to perform at our highest levels, which in return gave us the chance to be open to the biggest amount of exposure possible, and the fact that the grand finale was in the O2 was the cherry on top for me. I loved every second."
Check out Reuel's winning performance below.
Open Mic UK 2018 Champion
Reuel was crowned champion in front of a capacity crowd and a prestigious music industry judging panel at indigo at The O2 in London on Sunday 20th January. His original song called "Nah Tek Body" impressed the competition industry judges making him the overall winner of Open Mic UK.
The national singing competition is brought to you by Future Music, the company behind the discovery of so many top UK acts including; Jacob Banks, Lucy Spraggan, Union J's Jaymi Hensley, Luke Friend and Karen Harding, all of which have all been previous past winners or participated in the competitions. As well as the first ever Open Mic UK winner, Warner Music's Birdy.
Music Industry Judges at the National Grand Final
After impressing the Judging Panel at the auditions, Reuel battled against more than 10,000 acts that had entered Open Mic UK this year across the UK. He went on to perform in the Open Mic UK live showcases, battling through both Regional and Area Final heats to make it to the national Grand Final.
The judging panel for the Grand Final included;
CeCe Sammy – Celebrity vocal coach and TV judge who has worked with many top names, including Will Young, Leona Lewis, and The Spice Girls.
James Ellet – Artist Manager and A&R Manager at Modest! Management, the team behind One Direction, Little Mix, Olly Murs is a regular Judge at Open Mic UK.
Leon Haynes – A&R Manager at Polydor Records, whose artists have included Girls Aloud, The Saturdays, Take That and Ellie Goulding.
Barney Addison – Head of talent at Syco Music, the record label founded by Simon Cowell.
James Sinclair – A&R Manager at Atlantic Records, who's worked on albums with Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit and Marina.
Laurence Hobbs – Producer and songwriter signed to Notting Hill and 23rd Precinct Music, who's worked with many acts including Sam Smith and Pixie Lott.
Jayne Collins – Artist Manager and founder of the very successful pop groups, including The Wanted and The Saturdays.
Chris Grayston – Music consultant for Sony, Thames TV, The Voice.
Chris Grayston, Head Judge and Director of Future Music has said, "Reuel has blown us away at every stage of the competition. His music style is unique and very polished, and he has great energy while performing. A very deserving winner for our competition and we expect big things to come."
Reuel Elijah – Open Mic UK 2018 Champion
Reuel as Open Mic UK's overall winner has now won our Grand Prize including recording studio time to record his album and a video of the best single, plus extensive media promotion from a professional PR company.
Great Lake USA Competition Winner
In addition to the overall prize, as The Over 21 winner Reuel Elijah won a prize of a holiday for 2 to Great Lakes in the USA, courtesy of our partners Great Lakes USA.
The holiday prize for a 7 day holiday to the Great Lakes USA includes flights, accommodation, car hire and tickets to some of the key attractions. The Great Lakes USA is Midwest America, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
The region is rich in music heritage and the birthplace of musical legends, such as Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Motown, Bob Dylan, Jazz and Blues, and is also home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Hitsville Motown Museum.
Check out more information about the Open Mic UK 2018 winners here.
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Amazon has been an aggressive advocate for diversity. That includes providing strong support for immigrants, minorities, the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, the military, women engineers and more.
When the company was searching for a second headquarters, it made diversity a key issue. To achieve long-term success, Amazon said last year, the winning city must have a diverse population and a community that supports it.
Does that also mean diversity in politics, geography and even home prices?
Apparently not, because Amazon chose two locales — New York City and Washington — that have a lot in common with its hometown of Seattle. All three are liberal coastal regions with sky-high apartment rents and home prices, and a strong appeal to college-educated millennials.
Call it a missed opportunity, a lost chance to plant a deeper flag in a red state where Amazon might hear some very different ideas. You don't have to be a dreamer to believe there's more than one way to be diverse — and to be diversified.
Imagine if the two winners of the so-called HQ2 competition had been Washington and Dallas, or New York and Raleigh, N.C., or Philadelphia and Columbus, Ohio.
A combination that included a city from the South or Midwest would draw in different kinds of workers and community partners.
This week, Amazon decided to split HQ2 between New York City and the Northern Virginia area near Washington. Amazon will invest about $2.5 billion in each and add 25,000 jobs that pay an average of $150,000 a year.
It also announced a smaller project in Nashville, which will get about 5,000 jobs. While big, it's not near the size of HQ2.
In announcing the winners, Amazon reeled off many attributes, including the "diverse community" in Long Island City. A local Virginia official said that winning Amazon validated the community's commitment to diversity and other values.
Choosing an East Coast capital wasn't a surprise. Washington was always a favorite in the Amazon sweepstakes because founder Jeff Bezos has close personal ties — he owns The Washington Post and a big mansion in the area.
But it was surprising for Amazon to pick two locations that are so similar. The primary explanation was that New York and Washington have the thousands of tech workers Amazon plans to start hiring soon.
Dallas-Fort Worth ranks No. 4 in total tech talent in the U.S., but Washington and New York are far ahead. Their nearby universities also produced twice as many graduates with technology degrees. So the current supply of talent and talent in the pipeline are much greater.
That's good for Amazon in the short term, but there are trade-offs. For one, it could be more vulnerable to an economic shock.
Amazon also would be able to access a different labor pool and play to the strengths of each market.
"In New York and Washington, Amazon is going to get pretty much the same kind of people," Carroll said.
Prospective workers will be diverse in gender, ethnicity and race, and they'll originate from many nations. But they won't have the same range in politics as many residents in Texas or North Carolina.
One advantage of a diverse workforce is that it's supposed to lead to more ideas and innovation, in part because diverse employees bring new points of view.
New York, Washington and Seattle have similar housing costs, which set them apart from many other HQ2 rivals. Compared with Dallas, apartment rents and home prices are two to three times higher. And Raleigh and Columbus are cheaper than Dallas.
Maybe that won't make a difference when Amazon is hiring in the Northeast corridor. But HQ2 was billed as the equal of Amazon's Seattle headquarters. Executives could choose to put their teams in any of the cities, and current employees could remain in Seattle or move to the new base, Amazon said last year.
For them, moving to New York or Washington won't be a bargain. And as the workforce ages, their preferences will change, said Michael Davis, who teaches at SMU's Cox School of Business.
That's when they may wish they had an option in Dallas or Raleigh or Columbus.


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Review: Families fight for their transgender children in documentary 'The Most Dangerous Year'
Annabelle and Chadd Knowlton in the documentary "The Most Dangerous Year."
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By Katie Walsh
Filmmaker Vlada Knowlton turns the camera onto her own family for her humble, yet deeply moving documentary, "The Most Dangerous Year." In 2016, Knowlton and her family found themselves fighting for the civil rights of their young transgender daughter, Annabelle, and the film depicts their journey into the world of politics, as transphobic "bathroom bills" swept the nation and their home state of Washington.
Knowlton's charismatic young daughter is the best argument for the message of humanity at the center of this film, and this movement. She's a bright, confident youngster, empowered to be who she is by her family, who join with the families of other transgender youth to fight for their rights to be who they are in public.
Although "The Most Dangerous Year" sometimes gets bogged down with explainers, it's a powerful educational tool and empathy-building story. While conservatives rail against the dangers of grown men exposing themselves in women's bathrooms, the young trans girls and their advocates make the argument that bathrooms should be safe for all girls. Knowlton smartly links this movement to other historical civil rights movements, including the fight for the Americans With Disabilities Act.
What makes "The Most Dangerous Year" so beautifully effective is its representation of these loving, proud families who choose to stand up for the humanity and humane treatment of their children — and the politicians who listen.
'The Most Dangerous Year'
Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
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If you have minor children and are preparing to go through a divorce or separation, establishing child support is a necessary part of the process. New Jersey law requires parents to support their children financially, and the obligation to provide support does not terminate with the end of the parents' relationship.
While establishing child support can be a straightforward process in some cases, several factors can lead to complications. From addressing high-net-worth scenarios to dealing with parents who attempt to conceal income, you need to ensure that all relevant information is on the table when it comes to establishing child support. A New Jersey child support lawyer can help you through the process.
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We help parents establish child support during divorces and separations. With almost 40 years of combined experience, our attorneys are aware of the issues that can come up during the process. We are also skilled in using legal and forensic means to collect spouses' and partners' financial information when it is necessary to do so.
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In New Jersey, child support is the right of the child and cannot be waived by the parents on behalf of the child. Child support is governed by The New Jersey Child Support Guidelines and is intended to cover the child's portion of certain basic costs associated with supporting a child as discussed below.
The State created a formula to determine basic costs which consider several factors:
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Once these factors are entered into the formula, a weekly child support number is generated, which serves as the starting point for determining the correct amount of child support for any given case.
Child support is not intended to cover the entire cost of raising a child; rather, it aims to cover the child's share of expenses for such basic costs like housing, food, clothing, transportation, entertainment, unreimbursed health care costs up to and including $250 per child per year, and other miscellaneous items.
The Guidelines carve out certain expenses that child support is not intended to cover such as the net purchase price of a home or vehicle, a vehicle driven primarily by a child, special clothing for extracurricular activities, private school tuition and unreimbursed health care costs over $250 per year per child. These "extra" expenses are often shared by the parents in proportion to their income/earning potential. Our attorneys can ensure that you and your spouse or partner use the Guidelines appropriately, and we can give you confidence that you are moving forward with an appropriate child support calculation.
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As of February 2017, child support automatically terminates at age 19 unless an application is made to continue the award. The Child Support Guidelines are only intended to apply to children until they graduate high school. Guideline calculated child support can continue under certain circumstances, such as if the child attends a college or other type of post-secondary institution on a full-time basis, and lives at home with a parent. Generally, if a child does not attend college or secondary education, they are considered to be "emancipated" in the eyes of the law and parents no longer have an obligation to financially support them.
Courts look to see if the child has moved beyond the "sphere of influence" of their parents when determining if child support is no longer required.
While each case is fact-specific, there are certain events that automatically deem the child outside the sphere of influence, including:
Enlisting in the armed forces
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Children who attend secondary education after high school are generally not considered emancipated and thus are still entitled to financial support from their parents. However, child support is often adjusted to consider other college-related expenses, especially if the child lives most of the year at school.
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Rebecca Bamber, 30, of Tye passed away October 28, 2018. The graveside service will be Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Tye Cemetery with Pastor Jami McCravey officiating. The services are under the direction of North's Funeral Home.
Rebecca Bamber was born on November 30, 1987 to Edward and Betty Sims. In 2005, she married William Bamber. She had 3 wonderful children. She worked as a nurse for Draco Home Health Care. Rebecca's enjoyed reading books, taking long drives, spending quality time with her family, and cooking.
She is proceeded in death by her aunt.
She is survived by two daughters: Lacey and Gracie; her one son Bryce; her brother Edward Sims, Jr. of Abilene; her sister Ariel Crabtree of Abilene.
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Huntington's disease (HD) or chorea is a progressive, neurodegenerative genetic disorder characterised by chorea (involuntary movements), in-coordination, cognitive decline and behavioural/personality changes. In general, symptoms develop in adults between the ages of 30-50 years, although a small proportion (≈5%) show signs before the age of 20 years. This is referred to as Juvenile-onset Huntington's disease. The symptoms of HD are as a result of loss of neurons (brain cells) in certain regions of the brain.
Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder. The mutation associated with HD is an expansion of the trinucleotide repeat sequence, CAG, in the IT-15 gene (HD gene) which encodes the huntingtin protein. Although genes often have repeats as part of their sequence, when the number of repeats becomes too large, it can lead to disease. The result of this expansion mutation is defects or deficiencies in the huntingtin protein leading to disease. This type of mutation (i.e. expansion of repeat sequences) can also be seen in a number of other genetic diseases such as Fragile X syndrome.
Four classes of HD alleles have been described:
The normal allele containing ≤ 26 CAG repeats (less than or equal to 26 CAG repeats).*
Alleles containing between 27-35 CAG repeats. Individuals with these alleles will not develop HD but there is the potential to expand into the disease range in the next generation.
Intermediate alleles containing between 36-39 repeats.*
Individuals with these alleles may or may not develop symptoms of HD.
These alleles are described as having reduced or incomplete penetrance.
The HD allele containing ≥ 40 CAG repeats (greater than or equal to 40 CAG repeats).*
All individuals with these HD alleles will eventually develop symptoms of HD, i.e. having high or full penetrance.
* Note that these numbers may vary slightly between different laboratories and regions.
In general, there is an inverse relationship between the number of repeats and the severity of disease, that is, the larger the repeat size, the more severe the symptoms and the earlier the onset of disease. However, the repeat size cannot be used to indicate the age of onset. In addition to this, mutated alleles are genetically unstable and have a tendency to undergo further expansion more commonly through paternal transmission to future generations, increasing the disease severity in subsequent generations. This phenomenon is known as anticipation.
Huntington's disease tends to have a higher frequency in populations of European decent and in Australia affects between 6-7 people in every 100,000. HD remains prevalent in the population because of its relatively late onset, i.e. affected individuals are usually asymptomatic during their reproductive years, allowing the mutation to be silently passed onto subsequent generations.
For further explanation on patterns of inheritance see Genetic testing
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A total of eight corps members deployed to Anambra state for their national service on Tuesday denounced publicly their membership of cultism and drug addiction.
No fewer than 15 of them also publicly gave up irregular migration, while others publicly embraced the Nigerian culture for the first time.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of 2019 Batch 'A' orientation course at the Umunya camp, the NYSC State Coordinator, Kehinde Aremu said the achievements were recorded as result of trust and team spirit among camp officials.
He said, "We have confidence that they have finally given up drugs especially marijuana. We also have every reason to believe that those who renounced cultism won't go back to it again.
"A marriage proposal of love with rings was publicly made this last Sunday between two corps members on camp.
"Your excellency, you will be the special guest of honor when they fix their wedding date because it is Anambra wedding.
He further challenged them to see themselves as revolutionary torch bearers, good ambassadors of the leading youth organization in Africa and shining examples to other youths.
Governor of the state, Chief Willie Obiano, disclosed his administration's plan to improve the remuneration and allowances of corps members to be posted to the rural and hard-to-reach parts of the state.
Obiano, represented by commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy, Bonaventure Enemali, was optimistic of the corps members' readiness to positively elevate the fortunes of the state with their talents, education and high sense of responsibility.


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In 2020, Coastal Carolina returned 14 starters and were one of a very few amount of teams that were able to play nearly a full schedule and it took advantage by going 11-0 in the regular season before losing to Liberty by three points in the Cure Bowl. Last season, the Chanticleers had one of the most experienced teams in the country as they had 19 starters back and used that to their advantage, rolling to an 11-2 record with the two losses coming by just five points. Things will be quite a bit different this season as only seven starters are back and Coastal Carolina in the third most inexperienced team in the country as far as returning production. Head coach Jamey Chadwell is in his fifth season and while it is a young team, he and his staff are doing something right and will again be a force in the Sun Belt but the Chanticleers will get the best out of every opponent.
The offense is nearly a complete rebuild but the Chanticleers have quarterback Grayson McCall to lead the unit following a sensational 2021 season. He threw for 2,558 yards with 23 touchdowns and only three interceptions and that is with missing two games for a second straight season. His TD/INT ratio is an incredible 46/5 over that span and now we will see what he is really made of. His leading returning receiver is a running back and the most productive returning receiver is Tyson Mobley with six catches for 82 yards. Braydon Bennett had 20 catches out of the backfield and he takes over the starting job after rushing for 528 yards while averaging a robust 7.8 ypc. The rushing aspect will be just fine as the offensive line, while a redo, is experienced as there was a lot of rotation and they know the system so there should not be a regression up front.
Coastal Carolina was rock solid on defense in all aspects as they were No. 17 overall and No. 19 in points allowed but like the offense, new faces will be all over. The one weakness last season was taking the ball away as they forced only 12 turnovers, No. 112 in the nation, and law of averages should up that which is a necessity. The strength will be the defensive line headlined by tackle Josaiah Stewart who had 12.5 sacks and 43 tackles and overall, there is good size and decent depth that can again create a push. The back half of the front seven is more in trouble as the linebackers are very inexperienced and will be learning on the fly but being in the system for most of the potential starters is a plus. The secondary was also decimated with just one starter back and there is corner depth but the inside will need playmakers to step up. This is likely a unit that will fall off.
For a team that has played only five seasons at this level, the last two years have been pretty amazing even though the success has mostly come in the Sun Belt. The Chanticleers were 6-18 in their first three years in the conference and have gone 14-2 over the last two seasons and while there should be fewer wins, how many is debatable. Coaching has clearly played a big part in the success and this will be the biggest challenge for Chadwell but a big fall is unlikely. Coastal Carolina opens the season with a tough game against Army, part of three straight home games before conference play begins. Three of the four conference road games are against three of the worst teams and they get Appalachian St. at home. The O/U win total is 8 and this one looks like a crapshoot as we most likely will not know this team because of the turnover until after the first month is complete.


Earning and saving money from your salary is all very well. But setting up an alternative income stream from an investment portfolio can help you make the most of your personal wealth potential. So what is it that holds people back from taking their first steps into investing? According to recent surveys, 70% of millenials would rather keep their savings in cash(1) instead of investing it and getting the benefit of compound interest. And one of the main reasons for their reluctance is their fear of losing what little money they have.
Fear is certainly one of the biggest reasons for avoiding the risks, large or small, that comes with investing money. And no-one has a magic wand to eliminate these risks altogether. But with advice from a professional who understands your financial circumstances and goals, you can get off to a successful start in investing that builds your confidence as well as your wealth.
We're all busy people and we all have a comfort zone. And that's why inertia can so often stand in the way of spending less and saving more. In fact, inertia is seen as such a big problem for personal financial security in the UK that a new Institute of Inertia has been established at the University of Sheffield to study behaviour that's estimated to cost the nation £7.6 billion(2).
The "earn more, spend more" phenomenon has been dubbed "lifestyle inflation" and it's something that can really get in the way of preparing for a better financial future. The dangers of behaviour that comes from lifestyle inflation are twofold. The first is what's known as the Diderot effect(3). This happens when you buy something new, stylish and beautiful and it makes all your other stuff seem shabby and old. So you start to replace everything else as well.
The second issue is your new level of wealth can't last forever. Even if you keep earning more, a time is going to come when you'll stop. We call it retirement and if you're not saving and planning for it, the fall in your spending and standard of living is going to be very steep indeed. So if you're finding it hard to save even when you're earning more, try looking into the future and imagining how much you'll be enjoying life when you have to budget carefully to pay for food and other essentials, let alone buy anything new.


Small-business owners in the community had ample opportunity to meet with government officials during the week of Jan. 12 to discuss their concerns and questions.
After 19th Ward Ald. Matt O'Shea held a business breakfast on Jan. 15 at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC) with about 50 attendees, Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers met with business officials on Jan. 17 at the BAC.
The city treasurer is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments for the city, the four city employee pension funds and the Chicago Teacher's Pension. In addition, the treasurer's office manages a number of programs that promote economic development in Chicago.
As part of his "77 for 77" campaign, Summers plans to visit 77 city neighborhoods in 77 days as he campaigns for the Feb. 24 municipal election after being appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to replace Stephanie Neely, who left the post for a job in the private sector.
Much of the Jan. 17 meeting, which had about 10 attendees, focused on better communication between small-business owners and the treasurer's office, which Summers admitted is a bit of an unknown to people living in Chicago. One local businesses owner said she wasn't sure where to go to seek financial help, and there was concern about the amount of time between grants being designated to a business and the grant money actually being disbursed.
Robin Harmon, owner of RMH Design, 1804 W. Wood St., said she has never received "a dime from any bank" or the private sector and wanted to know how to find assistance for her business.
To combat those types of issues, Summers said, he is organizing "delegate agencies," small groups made up of business organizations and neighborhood groups to keep in close contact with his office.
"Part of what we have to do is empower those delegate agencies to be that source for every community and [make sure that] they're empowered with answers and they're empowered with an ability to help solve those problems, and they're empowered with the direct liaisons with my office," Summers said.
A key part of those delegate agencies, Summers said, will be groups he called "think leaders," which he said will be one or two representatives from each Chicago neighborhood that will form "think tanks" to work with him.
"That's going to be the group that is empowered for the community that has a direct relationship with my office," he said.
Heather Ireland Robinson, executive director of the BAC, said the meeting was helpful. It brought visitors into her center, and she hoped Summers would be someone who could aid the facility, which is a small business and has experienced financial difficulties over recent years. Robinson's main concern was how not-for-profit groups such as the BAC can receive financial assistance in a timely manner.
"I'm interested in talking to him more about some of these idea that he has about services, and what the city can do for non-profits, and how he's going to engage banks to help places like this," Ireland Robinson said.
Summers also said he wants to have more frequent "scorecards" in order for people to evaluate a bank and how it does business. Such a system is needed, Summer said.
Moving forward, Summers said, he's confident in the support this community shows its local businesses. In fact, he said, prior to the BAC, he visited Ellie's Cafe, 10701 S. Hale Ave.
During his visit in Chatham that started the "77 for 77" initiative, Summers said, he also visited a similar coffee shop—but that business had since closed because of the community's inability to support it.


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Compared to the national average, adults in these areas were twice as likely to not graduate from high school and almost three times less likely to have a bachelor's degree, on average. These areas are home to less than four percent of the Nation's population over the age of 24. However, over eight percent of the population older than 24 that did not complete high school or earn a GED lives in these areas. High school completion is even lower in Western concentrated poverty areas where, on average, more than two out of every five adults over the age of 24 did not earn a high school diploma or GED.
Very few adults in the average area of concentered poverty are college educated. Just over one in 10 adults in these communities earned at least a bachelor's degree. Rates of college completion are relatively consistent across regions; but, as with high school completion, adults in Western areas of concentrated poverty are least likely to have a college education.
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Figure 6: Average Share of Adults over Age 24 with at least a Bachelor's Degree9
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Kyle Shanahan has funny reaction to NFL Top 100 list
The NFL's annual Top 100 Players list tends to provide a lot of fodder for observers, and sometimes serves as a motivator for players who feel disrespected. For 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, it apparently serves as a source of humor. Shanahan openly laughed off the list upon hearing that defensive lineman Nick Bosa ranked 25th…
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Sep 23, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches play on the sidelines during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
The NFL's annual Top 100 Players list tends to provide a lot of fodder for observers, and sometimes serves as a motivator for players who feel disrespected. For 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, it apparently serves as a source of humor.
Shanahan openly laughed off the list upon hearing that defensive lineman Nick Bosa ranked 25th on the list. The 49ers coach was totally dismissive when asked on KNBR's "Murph and Mac" podcast (about 10:00 in) whether Bosa's ranking was too low.
"Yeah, that's why I don't pay attention to it," Shanahan chuckled.
Bosa definitely has an argument to be higher on the list. He collected 15.5 sacks last season, easily a career best, and he did so coming off an ACL injury that cost him almost all of 2020.
This sort of criticism is par for the course for the list. Some players have been very bold about where they feel they belong. Shanahan isn't going that far, but it's clear he doesn't particularly care.


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Q: compare nodes of a binary tree If I have two binary trees, how would I check if the elements in all the nodes are equal.
Any ideas on how to solve this problem?

A: You would do a parallel tree traversal - choose your order (pre-order, post-order, in-order).  If at any time the values stored in the current nodes differ, so do the two trees.  If one left node is null and the other isn't, the trees are different; ditto for right nodes.

A: Does node order matters? I'm assuming for this answer that the two following trees :
  1       1
 / \     / \
3   2   2   3

are not equal, because node position and order is taken into account for the comparison.
A few hints

*

*Do you agree that two empty trees are equal?

*Do you agree that two trees that only have a root node, with identical node values, are equal?

*Can't you generalize this approach?

Being a bit more precise
Consider this generic tree:
       rootnode(value=V)
           /      \
          /        \
      --------    -------
     |  left  |  | right |
     | subtree|  |subtree|
      --------    -------

rootnode is a single node. The two children are more generic, and represent binary trees. The children can either be empty, or a single node, or a fully-grown binary tree.
Do you agree that this representation is generic enough to represent any kind of non-empty binary tree? Are you able to decompose, say, this simple tree into my representation?
If you understand this concept, then this decomposition can help you to solve the problem. If you do understand the concept, but can't go any further with the algorithm, please comment here and I'll be a bit more specific :)

A: you could use something like Tree Traversal to check each value.

A: If the trees are binary search trees, so that a pre-order walk will produce a reliable, repeatable ordering of items, the existing answers will work. If they're arbitrary binary trees, you have a much more interesting problem, and should look into hash tables.

A: My solution would be to flatten the two trees into 2 arrays (using level order), and then iterate through each item and compare. You know both arrays are the same order. You can do simple pre-checks such as if the array sizes differ then the two trees aren't the same.
Level Order is fairly easy to implement, the Wikipedia article on tree traversal basically gives you everything you need, including code. If efficiency is being asked for in the question, then a non-recursive solution is best, and done using a FIFO list (a Queue in C# parlance - I'm not a C programmer).

A: Let the two tree pass through same tree traversal logic and match the outputs. If even a single node data does not match the trees dont match.
Or you could just create a simple tree traversal logic and compare the node values at each recursion.

A: You can use pointers and recursion to check if node is equal, then check subtrees. The code can be writen  as following in Java language.
public boolean sameTree(Node root1, Node root2){
//base case :both are empty
if(root1==null && root2==null )
   return true;

if(root1.equals(root2)) {
    //subtrees
    boolean left=sameTree(root1.left,root2.left);
    boolean right=sameTree(root1.right,root2.right);
    return (left && right);
}//end if
else{
    return false;
}//end else

}//end sameTree()

A: Writing a C code as a tag mentions in the question.
int is_same(node* T1,node* T2)
{
    if(!T1 && !T2)
    return 1;
    if(!T1 || !T2)
    return 0;

    if(T1->data == T2->data)
    {
        int left = is_same(T1->left,T2->left);
        int right = is_same(T1->right,T2->right);
        return (left && right);
    }
    else
    return 0;
}

Takes care of structure as well as values.

A: One line code is enough to check if two binary tree node are equal (same value and same structure) or not.
bool isEqual(BinaryTreeNode *a, BinaryTreeNode *b)
{
    return (a && b) ?  (a->m_nValue==b->m_nValue && isEqual(a->m_pLeft,b->m_pLeft) && isEqual(a->m_pRight,b->m_pRight)) :  (a == b);
}

A: If your values are numerical int, in a known range, you can use an array, (let's say max value n). Traverse through the 1st tree using whatever method you want, adding the data into a said array, in an appropriate index (using the node data as index). Then, traverse through the second tree and check for every node in it, if array[node.data] is not null. If not - trees are identical.
**assuming for each tree all nodes are unique

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On October 14, the City of Oakland began construction on the 17th Street Gateway entrance to the 19th Street BART Station. This is the station's southwesterly most station entrance that provides direct access to both Broadway and Telegraph Avenue between 17th and 19th Streets. Construction will include upgrades to the entrance including new lighting, artwork, and walkway improvements. The project is now scheduled to be completed by September 30, 2014.
This entrance will be closed until approximately September 30, 2014. There will be no access to and from the BART Station from this entrance during this time. Click here to see a map of the closure.
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Bloom Selected to Join First-Ever BMW Group Financial Services U.S. Collaboration Lab
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sep 24, 2018) — Bloom announced that it has been selected to join the first-ever BMW Group Financial Services U.S. Collaboration Lab. Bloom was selected in the "Building a Blockchain Strategy" category and will now join a 10-week lab at BMW Financial Services' offices in Hilliard, Ohio to further develop their ideas alongside leading subject matter experts in the automotive and financial sectors.
"Bloom is excited to participate in such a forward-thinking initiative. I'm excited to be working with the BMW Financial Services team to build a streamlined and easy lending experience to improve the customer journey," noted Anne Ching, Head of Partnerships at Bloom.
A panel of judges from BMW Financial Services, BMW of North America, and L Marks chose Bloom and five other companies from a total 212 domestic and international applicants to participate in the program following a live pitch.
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At the launch of the program, Ian Smith, CEO of BMW Group Financial Services USA, stated that BMW Financial Services is "looking to examine any and all methods of how blockchain ledgers could support the transformation of current data warehousing, payment, and customer information tracking. Ultimately, our goal is to enable BMW to automate a lot of processing and increase the tracking and security of information.
The BMW Group Financial Services U.S. Collaboration Lab accelerator program is designed to provide entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses in fintech and other fields with the opportunity to partner with BMW Group Financial Services to develop, and then realize, innovative solutions and game-changing new technologies that can ultimately benefit consumers, dealers, and partners.
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The traditional lending process is cumbersome, puts consumer data at risk, and struggles to accurately score all borrowers.
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Using Bloom's blockchain-based mobile app, individuals can finally secure their data on their local device and apply for credit without putting their data at risk. Bloom's commitment to user experience is evident in the seamless onboarding process. Now anyone can take advantage of blockchain technology without the steep learning curve.
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Essential oils are popular in aiding health and wellness, but for a beginner it can be confusing how to start. As a work at home, it's important that we have easy, simple way to stay healthy and happy. I recently partnered with the company Chrislie to share with you some beginner's tips. Keep reading; you'll find out about a great giveaway we're hosting to introduce to their essential oils. They provided me with a set to review for myself and another set for the giveaway. How neat is that?!
Essential oil is natural oils taken from plants through a process of distillation. The result is a concentrated form of the healing properties of the plant.
You can also combine essential oil with carrier oils to dilute them. Carrier oils include grapeseed oil, coconut oil, or safflower oil. However, this may not be needed with Chrislie's oils as the ingredients mention water meaning they have been diluted to some degree.
Several oils can be useful to you in your home office. To improve memory and focus try Ylang Ylang.
Sandalwood also helps with memory and concentration.
Bergamot can reduce stress and help with relaxation. Frankincense also helps relieve stress, along with anxiety and negative emotions. It can boost the immune system, too.
Cinnamon Bark aids in self-confidence and self-acceptance.
Need some energy or suffering a headache? Try Peppermint essential oil. It also help mental focus and have antimicrobial properties.
Clary Sage support hormonal balance and helps relieve menstrual discomfort. Frankincense helps balance hormones, also.
Cassia has antidepressant qualities, helps ease nausea and boost circulation.
Jasmine known to help with depression and enhance sexual mood. When diffused in the bedroom it can help with sleep.
Because they are concentrated, you should test them with a just a drop to your skin. Chrislie recommends the bottom of foot. If the area doesn't become irritated, then it's okay to tab the oil on your body. For Chrislie's oils: Rub 1-2 drops of any oil into the palm of your hand and apply to the area of the body that needs attention. Place a few drops into a basin of warm water for a relaxing bath.
Essential oils work well in a air diffuser. Keep a diffuser in your home office to add oils to scent your room and aid you different ways as listed above.
Make a linen spray in an 8 ounce spray bottle and 40 essential oil drops. Mix and combine different oils for different scents and qualities.
If you're concerned with skin sensitivity or prefer not to put the oil directly on your skin, a diffuser necklace or bracelet allows you to enjoy the fragrance of the oil without it being directly on your skin.
Chrislie's essential oil sets are a perfect way to start using essential oils. The 9 piece set I received included all the oils I spoke about above. They come in a pretty cloth-cover box making them a great gift idea! The set includes a card explaining each oil's uses. Each bottle is an 0.05 ounce of oil. I like how under the screw-off lid with a second pop-up life to keep oil from spilling over the edge of the bottle. They all smell wonderful and I look forward to using them in and out of my home office. My favorite so far is the Peppermint.
I just recently started using oils so this was a great read for me! I will have to check them out to see which ones I can incorporate into my oil routine!
Since my son has been diagnosed with ADHD, I've been looking more into trying essential oils. Thanks for the information here. I hope I win!
I need to try the Sandlewood at my moms she is a bit older and her memory is horrible these days, Hoping this helps.
As an essential oil user and wellness advocate, I love all that they have done for me and my family. Vetiver is a life saver for my boys who suffer from attention issues.
Do you think peppermint oil could potentially help treat ADHD, alongside traditional treatments?
That is something I don't know about. You would have to ask a Dr or local essential oil specialist.


So you're feeling a little guilty, right? You spent a ton of money at the craft store and you have all of these awesome supplies, but you just don't use them.
It's called craft stash guilt and it'll all but consume you if you let it. You know, because you feel like you wasted entirely too much money and you have nothing to show for it.
These supplies have been hanging out in your craft room for months or even years and you probably haven't touched them since you took them out of the bags. If you even managed that much, right?
And really, why not? Because you're not organized enough? Because you're just not into it anymore? Because you don't have time? Or maybe because you're caught in a vicious cycle.
Are you suffering from a serious case of craft stash guilt and you're not really sure how to make yourself feel better about it? No worries!
I'm here to give you a few ideas for things to do with all the craft supplies that you're hording. Here are three ways to make yourself feel better about all the money that you just had to spend on stuff that you'll probably never use.
Use it. Yep! I know that sounds almost too easy and I do realize that there's a certain point when you become paralyzed and it's just not going to happen. You have too much stuff, not enough space, you don't know what to do with it, and you feel like crap for spending all that money. But guess what? Only you can change that. You have to take the initiative and start somewhere. Whether that means grab an old kit and get to work or even just print a few photos, do something because sometimes being creative is a momentum thing. And once you start, you won't be able to stop. Isn't that what you were looking to accomplish all along?
Re purpose it. Do you have little kids? I know that more often than not we use lots of my craft supplies when we're doing kids' projects. And while I'm working, the little guy's always into my stuff. Sure, it's not getting used for its intended purpose, but it's still getting used and the simple fact of the matter is that it's not going to waste and I'm not throwing it away. He loves making stuff and I love seeing his creativity. That in itself makes it worth it. I mean, think about it. That pack of stickers that I wasn't going to use and would otherwise have just ended up in the trash became an awesome collage at the hands of my four year old. Worse things haven't definitely happened.
Donate it. There are so many organizations that would be more than happy to take what you don't need or don't think you'll ever use. Not only are you unloading some of the clutter that's taking up space in your craft room, but you're also giving it to a really good cause. Think preschools for the kids' art centers or maybe even local hospitals. The possibilities really are endless. I'm sure you could find at least a few businesses that would be all for taking some of your unwanted supplies. And just think, it's not a waste of money if it turns out to bless someone who would probably have otherwise gone without.
I know that none of these ideas take away from the fact that you spent more money than you should have, but that's okay. You can totally start over tomorrow. Get your craft room organized, get rid of what you're not using, and make better decisions going forward.
You've totally got this, mama!
Do you have a serious case of craft stash guilt? Leave a comment and share your experience and how you overcame it.