https://khsaa.org/new_official_application/ Here's the link. Like heavy83 said, registration is usually in June.
132 and 170 have 1&2 In semis. 113 1&2 in the quarters. Every other weight class has 1&2 on opposite sides.
https://khsaa.org/wrestling/2019/currentdrawingwrestling.pdf Just the draw. No names yet.
St. X, Trinity and Moore wrestle tonight at Moore.
Does anyone else think there are too many kids ranked? How about ranking the top 8-12 in each weight class.
Derrick Smallwood (NHAR 145) gets the iron man award. He lost in the first round and won 7 straight in conso's today take 3rd!
Officials have already been selected. They are listed in the program. I only know of 1 that cannot be there.
Low-single-05, I invite you to come out and be an absolutely terrible official and blow a few calls. From my own experience, things look a lot different 3-5 feet from the action than it looks from the coaches corner or much less, from the stands.
So far, I've seeded 106-132. Region champs only. I used head-to-head and KW.com rankings (hope you don't mind Ranger and Dutch). The rest were drawn in according to the KHSAA standard draw table. It was a little time consuming, but not that difficult. I just went to track and looked at each region champs match results for head-to-head. Of course some champs didn't have head-to-head, so I looked for common opponent. If I wasn't already involved with the state tournament, I would seed it, with a committee. I don't think we could get full coaches participation for a seed meeting.
Kidney stones lol No one will ask any questions.
Maybe now with the extra time, they can seed the tournament.
2 or 3 years ago. Gabe didn't place.
You may not want to miss any matches at 138. Some of the first round 2v3 matches are going to be really good.
We may finally have a time when it actually means something to qualify for 32 man state.
According to Track, Cooper only brought 9. Holmes had 12. Don't complain about losing a dual when you have 5 holes.
Does anyone know if any other KHSAA State Championships are seeded? I know football and basketball are not. It seems every year the number 1 team in basketball goes down in district or region. At the basketball state tournament sometimes the 1 and 2 meet before the finals. In my opinion, if KHSAA doesn't seed the other state championships, they will not seed wrestling state.
There is already a thread on this topic. But, for what it's worth, at the State Tournament in 2005, Cody Moy (PRP 171) had a 5 second pin. Then, at State in 2006, Jason Hardin (PRP 285) had a 10 second pin. I coached them both.
#1 and 2 at 132, Duncan and Bindner. #1 and 2 at 182, Frankrone and Smith. Top 4 at 145! Heidorf, Emerson, Ashford and Andreoni. That's if they all show up.
He went straight in with a cowboy. I guess the ref was a little more athletic lol.
In 2004, I coached Cody Moy(PRP). He had a 5 second pin in the first round of the state tournament. I believe that is the fastest at state.


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The hospitality industry is always bustling with activity, including new hires. This week too was no different. Here are the top hires of the week.
French restaurant Bistro Des Arts has unveiled Anastasios Karagiannidis as its executive chef at its Dubai Marina location. The hire was prompted by the restaurant due to Karagiannidis' extensive experience in the hospitality sector.


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Q: How to communicate from a background to a sidebar script in Firefox WebExtensions? (or vice versa) I am migrating my extension from the SDK to WebExtensions, and I can not find the way of communicating between a background script and the sidebar. The idea is to pass the text the user highlights and some extra info when he clicks in a context menu. I need to copy this selection in the "selected-text" input, but I can not manipulate the DOM of the sidebar from the script...: (
browser.contextMenus.create({
  id: "save-highlighted-data",
  title: browser.i18n.getMessage("save-data"),
  contexts: ["all"],
  onclick: function(info,tab){

    //I got the highlighted data
    console.log("Selected text: " + info.selectionText);

    browser.sidebarAction.setPanel({
      panel: browser.extension.getURL("/sidebar/annotation.html")
    }).then(function(){

      //In this context, "this" = the chrome window. But I can not change the document
      //  of the sidebar
      //console.log("window", this.document.querySelector("#selected-text"));
    });
  },
  command: "_execute_sidebar_action" //This toggles the sidebar
});

Any idea? I checked the sidebar examples at the GitHub repo, but they just open a sidebar with not more communication that the sidebar toggle action ("_execute_sidebar_action")

A: Extension's background, content, sidebar, etc scripts can communicate with each other using runtime.sendMessage() and runtime.onMessage.addListener()
AFAIK, there isn't any direct connection between sidebar and content DOM at the moment.
You can use tabs.query() to get the Active Tab (which is the visible tab) or any other tab
function logTabs(tabs) {
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}

function onError(error) {
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var querying = browser.tabs.query({currentWindow: true, active: true});
querying.then(logTabs, onError);

Or
chrome.tabs.query({currentWindow: true, active: true}, function (tabs) {
  // tabs[0] is the active tab
});

You can then use tabs.executeScript() with the tabId you got from tabs.query() (i.e. tabs[0].id) to inject JavaScript code into the page (DOM) and interact with its DOM.

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Ancestor Appreciation Day has always been observed annually on September 27.
When is Ancestor Appreciation Day?
Wondering where we find all of these Days, or if they're even real? or if you have any information about Ancestor Appreciation Day, or maybe you want to create your own! If we've missed something useful, or if you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.


There's nothing better than listening to well-loved carols as Christmastime approaches. They make us feel good and allow us to temporarily forget about our everyday problems.
Ken Chan: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" is the perfect carol for me, because it makes me feel cozy, which is a word that I like. And I love being cozy. The song has a different vibe.
When I listen to it, feel na feel ko ang Pasko because it's very relaxing. It makes me think of spending "noche buena" with my family. It's my dream to spend Christmas in the United States with them.
Janine Gutierrez: My favorite Christmas song is "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey, because its sound is very catchy and current.
Addy Raj: "Pasko Na Naman" is memorable to me, because it's the first Christmas song I've ever learned.
Yasmien Kurdi: There are two songs on top of my Christmas playlist—one is in English, while the other is in Filipino. I like "White Christmas," because it's my dream to have a white Christmas. My other choice is "Pasko Na, Sinta Ko," because it makes me cry when I hear the song.
listen to the lyrics, napakasarap pakinggan and they're brimming with love.
Joyce Ching: "Joy to the World." Kasi, that's the true spirit of Christmas, right? Christ came to save us, so we have to be joyful about it to remember Him and the sacrifice He made.
Dennis Trillo: I like "I'll Be Home for Christmas" because of its message.
Sanya Lopez: It's "Silent Night" for me, because it's about peace and serenity.
Max Collins: "White Christmas." It just makes me feel like Christmas. Parang ang saya lang. It's how I imagine Christmas should be.
Julie Anne San Jose: "Christmas in Our Hearts." I like the song and its message.


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Alois A. Cieplik
June 19, 1951 ~ April 18, 2020 (age 68)
Alois A. Cieplik of Pepperell, MA passed away on April 18th, 2020 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 68.
Alois A. Cieplik, son of Alois & Sofia Cieplik was born on June 19, 1951 in Augsburg, Germany. He grew up in post war Germany with his parents and older sister, Celina up until 1961. His father was a survivor of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and mother was part of a forced labor camp in Germany. In 1961, they immigrated to New York City and subsequently moved to the Polish Triangle located in Dorchester where they lived with friends and family.
He graduated from Boston English High School in 1970 and completed higher education courses at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Soon after, he established himself at ND Security Systems as a Central Station Dispatcher and then as an Alarm System Inspector for AFA covering the Greater New England Area for over 45 years.
In 1978, he married the love of his life, Jadwiga Pieluzek and in 1980, had a daughter named Ursula. In 1984, he took his family to Pepperell, MA where he fell in love with the surrounding areas and spacious lands.
Alex grew up fond of specific hobbies such as flight simulators and strategic military games always looking to upgrade his computer to the best technology. As a result of his upbringing in Germany, he always looked forward to reading and enjoying the latest military shows and articles. One of his pride and joy besides his family was his first Corvette from the 60's with side exhaust pipes. He would always share stories of his driving escapades in and around the Boston area to whomever would listen.
When he wasn't busy moving around, there was nothing better than pulling up a chair with family and enjoying the backyard listening to nature. He could truly appreciate life for what it was down to its simplicity.
Alois is survived by his wife Jadwiga of Pepperell, daughter Ursula Cieplik and her partner Veeral Bharucha of New Hampshire, and sister Celina Kusznier and husband Eugene of New Jersey.
CIEPLIK – Alois A. of Pepperell. April 18, 2020. For the safety of those we love and care so much for, funeral services for Alois will be private. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery - Pepperell. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in honor of Alois to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.
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Which Vanguard Etf Has Google Alphabet
If you're looking for exposure to Google's parent company, Alphabet, you can find it by investing in the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI). VTI holds a position in Alphabet, as well as in many other publicly traded companies.
Alphabet is the largest holding in VTI, accounting for over 4% of the fund's portfolio. Other top holdings include Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
VTI is a low-cost option for investors who want to gain exposure to the U.S. stock market. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is much lower than the fees charged by many other mutual funds and ETFs.
Since its inception in 2001, VTI has delivered positive returns in every calendar year. The fund has also outperformed the S&P 500 Index over the long term, with a return of 10.9% compared to 9.9% for the S&P 500.
If you're looking for a fund that invests in Google's parent company, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF is a good option to consider."
1 Which ETF has most alphabet?
2 What ETF has Google and Amazon?
3 Does Vanguard have an artificial intelligence ETF?
4 What is the difference between Vanguard VOO and VTI?
5 What ETF has a lot of Google?
6 Does VGT hold Google?
7 Which ETF has highest Google?
Which ETF has most alphabet?
There are many different types of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) available to investors, and each has its own unique characteristics. Some of the most popular ETFs are those that invest in stocks or bonds, while others focus on specific sectors or regions.
One of the more obscure categories of ETFs is those that invest in companies with names that start with a certain letter of the alphabet. There are currently nine ETFs that invest in companies with names that start with the letter A, and the ETF with the most alphabet is the ALPHADEX US Large Cap ETF (NYSE: ALPH). This ETF invests in the stocks of large companies that are listed on major U.S. stock exchanges, and as of July 2017 it had over $1.2 billion in assets under management.
The ALPHADEX US Large Cap ETF has a relatively low expense ratio of 0.35%, and it has returned 5.85% year-to-date. Another ETF that focuses on large U.S. companies is the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY), which has over $236 billion in assets under management. This ETF has a much higher expense ratio of 0.09%, but it has also returned 7.21% year-to-date.
The ETF with the most alphabet is definitely the ALPHADEX US Large Cap ETF, but there are other ETFs that focus on companies with names that start with other letters of the alphabet. For example, the IShares MSCI Australia ETF (NYSE: EWA) invests in the stocks of companies that are based in Australia, and as of July 2017 it had over $4.5 billion in assets under management. This ETF has a relatively high expense ratio of 0.48%, but it has also returned 9.92% year-to-date.
Investors who are interested in ETFs that invest in companies with names that start with a certain letter of the alphabet should do their own research to determine which ETF is the best fit for their needs. There are many different types of ETFs available, and each has its own unique characteristics.
What ETF has Google and Amazon?
When it comes to technology stocks, Google (GOOGL) and Amazon.com (AMZN) are two of the biggest names out there. So it's no surprise that investors would want to find ways to invest in both of them through ETFs.
There are a few ETFs that include both Google and Amazon, but the most popular one is the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), which has a 13.8% weighting in Google and a 5.6% weighting in Amazon.
Other ETFs that include both Google and Amazon include the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) and the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW).
All of these ETFs are focused on the technology sector, which is why they have such large allocations to Google and Amazon.
Google and Amazon are both powerhouse stocks, and it's no surprise that investors are looking for ways to invest in them through ETFs. If you're interested in investing in both of these stocks, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund is a good option.
Does Vanguard have an artificial intelligence ETF?
There is no artificial intelligence ETF offered by Vanguard, as of July 2018. However, there are a number of ETFs that invest in companies that are involved in the artificial intelligence industry. These ETFs include the AI Powered Equity ETF (AIEQ) and the Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ).
The AI Powered Equity ETF is a passively managed ETF that invests in stocks of companies that are expected to benefit from the increasing use of artificial intelligence. The ETF has over $100 million in assets under management and has a 0.68% expense ratio.
The Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF is an actively managed ETF that invests in companies that are involved in the robotics and artificial intelligence industries. The ETF has over $1.2 billion in assets under management and has a 0.68% expense ratio.
What is the difference between Vanguard VOO and VTI?
There are a few key differences between Vanguard VOO and VTI. Vanguard VOO is a mutual fund that is designed to track the S&P 500 Index, while Vanguard VTI is an exchange-traded fund that is designed to track the CRSP US Total Market Index.
One of the key differences between Vanguard VOO and VTI is that Vanguard VOO is a mutual fund, while Vanguard VTI is an exchange-traded fund. A mutual fund is a collection of stocks and/or bonds that are managed by a professional investment company. An exchange-traded fund is a collection of stocks and/or bonds that are traded on an exchange like a stock.
Another key difference between Vanguard VOO and VTI is that Vanguard VOO is designed to track the S&P 500 Index, while Vanguard VTI is designed to track the CRSP US Total Market Index. The S&P 500 Index is a collection of 500 of the largest stocks in the United States, while the CRSP US Total Market Index is a collection of all of the stocks in the United States.
Finally, the fees associated with Vanguard VOO and VTI are different. Vanguard VOO has a management fee of 0.05%, while Vanguard VTI has a management fee of 0.04%.
What ETF has a lot of Google?
Google is the world's most popular search engine with over 90% market share. It's no surprise that many investors are looking for ETFs that have a lot of Google.
There are a few options when it comes to ETFs that are heavily weighted in Google. The first is the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index. Google is the fourth-largest holding in the index with a weight of about 4.5%.
The second option is the First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:FDN), which tracks the Dow Jones Internet Composite Index. Google is the largest holding in the index with a weight of about 27%.
Both of these ETFs are passively managed and track a broad index. This means that they will not be able to provide the same level of exposure to Google as an ETF that is actively managed.
There are also a few ETFs that are focused specifically on Google. The most popular is the GoogleShares Trust (GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), which has a weight of about 9% in Google.
The downside of these ETFs is that they are not as diversified as the other options and they are also much more volatile. If you are looking for a more diversified option, then the Invesco QQQ Trust or the First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund may be a better choice.
Does VGT hold Google?
There is no doubt that Google is a powerhouse in the online world. With its expansive search capabilities, innovative products, and strong userbase, the company is a major player in the tech industry. So, does that mean that Google is also invincible?
Not necessarily. While Google is certainly a giant in the online world, it is not without competition. In fact, there are a number of companies that are working to challenge Google's dominance. One of those companies is VGT, which is a search engine that is quickly gaining market share.
VGT is a search engine that is built on the blockchain technology. That means that it is a decentralized platform that is not controlled by any single entity. That also makes it a more secure and reliable search engine.
VGT has already proven that it is a viable competitor to Google. In a recent study, VGT was found to be the second most used search engine in the world. While it is still far behind Google, VGT is quickly gaining market share.
That trend is likely to continue, as VGT is quickly becoming the go-to choice for those who are looking for an alternative to Google. VGT offers a number of features that are not available on Google, such as better privacy protection and the ability to earn rewards for using the platform.
Overall, VGT is a major competitor to Google and is likely to continue to gain market share in the coming years. If you are looking for an alternative to Google, VGT is a great option.
Which ETF has highest Google?
Which ETF has the highest Google?
There are a number of ETFs that have high Google rankings, but the number one spot goes to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF. This ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index, and it has a Google ranking of 9.5.
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF is in second place, with a Google ranking of 9.4. This ETF tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index, and it provides exposure to virtually the entire U.S. stock market.
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF is in third place, with a Google ranking of 9.0. This ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index, and it is one of the most popular ETFs on the market.
These are just a few of the ETFs that have high Google rankings. To learn more about the top ETFs, and to find the ETF that is right for you, visit the Google Finance website.
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Дома 1129 км — опустевший населённый пункт в Ярском районе Удмуртии. Входит в состав Дизьминского сельского поселения.

География
Населённый пункт расположен на северо-западе республики, при реке Чепца,  на расстоянии примерно в 3 километрах по прямой к юго-востоку от районного центра Яра. Примыкает к селу Дизьмино.

История
Населённый пункт появился при строительстве железной дороги. В селении жили семьи тех, кто обслуживал железнодорожную инфраструктуру.

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 Национальный состав
Согласно результатам переписи 2002 года, в национальной структуре населения удмурты составляли 80 % из 5 чел..

Инфраструктура
Путевое хозяйство Ижевского региона Горьковской железной дороги. Действовал остановочный пункт 1129 км.

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FBI investigators have named a material witness in the murder of abortion provider Dr. Barnett Slepian of Amherst, NY.
Investigators believe that James Charles Kopp of St. Albans, VT has information about the murder. Kopp is the registered owner of a 1987 black Chevrolet Cavalier that had been seen in the Buffalo area. The Buffalo News reported yesterday that a Vermont man with ties to the anti-abortion movement was seen jogging near the Slepian home; investigators wouldn't say whether Kopp was the jogger. Kopp is wanted for questioning and has not been named a suspect.
Investigators have released a 1997 photograph of Kopp, a 44-year-old white man with brown hair and a goatee, and are seeking the public's help in finding him. "We don't have any idea where he is. We are looking for him everywhere we can," said FBI Special Agent Bernard Tolbert.
The October 23 murder of Dr. Slepian is believed to be linked to four other shooting attacks on abortion providers in Upstate New York and Canada.


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Website For Activist's Release
Rights campaigners raise public awareness of Chinese blind activist's case.
Blind activist Chen Guangcheng in an undated photo.
Gongmin Weiquan Wang (www.gmwq.org)
A website set up by Chinese rights campaigners for blind rights activist Chen Guangcheng is calling for supplies and postcards of support to be sent to his home in the eastern province of Shandong.
The website calls on the public to send small toys, coloring books, or fresh flowers to his home in Yinan county or postcards with greetings to Chen's family and those standing guard at his home.
Much of the mail for Chen, who is under house arrest, and his wife, Yuan Weijing, is intercepted by security guards, it said.
Other campaign tactics include inviting Chen and his family to visit their hometowns, or to interview influential people on their views on his case as well as posting video or audio online.
"Their entire family is under house arrest, and their situation has shown no improvement," said Zeng Jinyan, wife of imprisoned rights activist Hu Jia, who was herself confined to the couple's Beijing home for months.
"When their friends go to visit them, they aren't allowed to see them, and they don't know how best to help them," said Zeng, one of the founders of the website.
"We are hoping to boost public awareness of Chen Guangcheng's situation through these sorts of activities," she said.
Vulnerable people
Chen, 38, is already well-known in China's civil rights community, which is frequently exposed to detention, prison sentences, and official violence and harassment as activists struggle to enforce the rights of the country's most vulnerable people.
Zeng appealed for more people to get involved, but only in a campaign of peaceful action.
"Hatred will only breed more hatred," she said. "Right now, there's enough anger. We need some goodwill to dissolve it."
Many websites belonging to rights activists are being attacked online amid a country-wide crackdown on activism in the wake of the 2010 Nobel peace prize awarded to Liu Xiaobo.
Sichuan-based activist Liu Feiyue, who helps to run the China Rights Observer website, said the site was the latest to be disabled by hackers.
"There are still technological issues with the website that haven't been fixed yet," Liu said.
"But this is a sensitive time, with the forthcoming prize ceremony for Liu Xiaobo, and it's not that surprising that the website hasn't been able to launch properly at this time."
While Chen was released from prison on Sept. 9, he and his wife are not allowed to leave their home, and no one—not even Chen's mother—has been allowed to visit the couple since early October.
Friends and relatives have described measures similar to martial law imposed by the authorities in Chen's home village of Dongshigu.
Chen was jailed for four years and three months for "damaging public property and obstructing traffic," a sentence handed down by the Linyi municipal court in August 2006.
Chen, who had exposed abuses like forced abortions and sterilizations by local family planning officials under China's "one-child" population control policy, served the full term in spite of repeated requests for medical parole.
Chinese law stipulates that anyone serving a prison sentence must be released when they have served their time.
The United States said this month it was "concerned" by reports of Chen's house arrest.
Reported by Ding Xiao for Radio Free Asia's Mandarin service and by Lin Jing for the Cantonese service. Translated and written in English by Luisetta Mudie.
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Sunn 200s head and 2x15 D140 cab. Is the equivilant out there with modern gear today?
Old Sunn 2x15 Cab--Speaker Ideas?
Looking to trade for a set of Greenboy Bassic 15 cabs or similar. Cab is in decent shape. Will add cash on my end if needed.
Ampeg V9 9x10" cabinet + V4b folded 2x15" cabinet for one bass stack?
Sunn Sorado 2X15 cab - speaker suggestions?
Orange OB1-500 + Mesa Boogie 2x15?
Has anyone tried this combination? I've heard good things about the Mesa (rich mids, clear lows), but no stores carry them in my area.


35 LISTS Very Funny TV ShowsLists of comedy shows in all their iterations, from classic sitcoms to avant-garde dark comedies.
2016 has had some of the best comedy series on the major networks, despite the fact that the award winning comedy TV series have been on cable, premium cable or streaming networks. Which current comedy television series, on a major network is the funniest of them all?


My family had a great holiday, but we have some gift items that we'd like to return. What happens to those returns when I take them back to the store?
Happy new year, Holly! We're so glad that you asked this question because returning unwanted goods to the store can have a major impact on our waste stream and our business' bottom lines. Before we get to the answer to our question, let's back up and look at the global impact of our modern (throw-away) society.
Every day, the world generates 3.5 million tons of solid waste. This is 10 times more waste than we produced a century ago, and we're not slowing down any time soon. In fact, World Bank researchers predict that we'll toss nearly 11 million tons a day by the end of the century. Proportionately, Americans throw away the most waste per capita (and generate the most greenhouse gases per capita) than any other nation in the world. During the holidays, our waste jumps up nearly 25 percent, equal to an additional 1 million tons of garbage per week. This comes in the form of holiday decorations, giftwrap, shipping and packaging containers, food, trees, and other once-a-year goodies. This also includes our gift returns.
Which brings me to your question. According to a CNN Money report, there's a good chance your returns are ending up in the landfill, too. Here's why.
Annually, nearly 5 billion pounds of returned goods end up in the landfill, which is equal to nearly $380 billion — $90 billion specifically from the holiday period. Optoro, a company specializing in helping retailers process, manage and sell returned goods and excess inventory estimates that only half of consumer returns make it back onto the shelves for resale. Just half! So, what happens to the rest of those goods?
Well, a quarter of those returns are sent to the manufacturer who may or may not choose to recycle, deconstruct or discard the products. Some returns to go secondary retailers and then down the chain to liquidators, discounters, pawn shops, dollar stores and overseas markets. This entire process earns just pennies on the dollar for the product with businesses eating the cost of shipping, assessing, repackaging and reselling. Ultimately, if it's cheaper, the retailer will throw out the returned products rather than try to sell them.
There's also a strange timeframe for returned goods. For example, because of technological obsolescence, after just six months, returned electronics that could be resold suffer from a loss in value. If retailers can't move technology off the shelves quickly, it will never move because new technology will take its place. Electronics are also hard to dispose of. In many states (including Colorado), there are laws prohibiting the disposal of electronics in landfills — increasing the cost of product disposal for retailers.
Here's how you can help turn the tide. First, reduce your consumption. Do you really need that product, or just want it? Plan ahead so returns aren't necessary. Buy in bulk to cut down on the number of times a product is processed, shipped and packaged. Buy local. Go reusable.
Retailers can help, too. They can more accurately represent product information, stock durable goods and ensure damage doesn't happen in stores. Charging for returns on non-damaged goods would serve as a price signal to consumers about what it costs to process those goods.


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Q: Emit 2 values from a redux-observable epic when source$ is a single action I am trying to return 2 separate values from an epic given a single source$ action. However - it seems I can only do this by explicitly subscribing to the inner Observable. My epic currently looks like this:
export const orderItemEpic = action$ =>
  action$.ofType(ORDER_ITEM)
    .switchMap(action => Observable.of(
        api.createOrder(action.payload.order),
        api.updateItem(action.payload.item, action.payload.item._id)
    ))
    .map(val => console.log('Outer Observable', val));

However this only emits the promise of the first api request (even though both are called)
The only way I can get the two values simultaneously is to subscribe explicitly to the inner Observable Like so:
export const orderItemEpic = action$ =>
  action$.ofType(ORDER_ITEM)
    .switchMap(action => Observable.of(
        api.createOrder(action.payload.order),
        api.updateItem(action.payload.item, action.payload.item._id)
    ).map(val => val).subscribe(v => console.log('Inner Observable', v))
    .map(val => console.log('Outer Observable', val)); //never gets called

But now my 'Outer' Observable does not get mapped.
When I mock this with JSBin it seems the first example should emit the response from both api calls.
http://jsbin.com/cejolegixo/edit?js,console
I guess I'm just wondering if this is some quirk in redux-observable or if I am doing something incorrect.
Thanks

A: It's because you have 3 levels of Observable going on.

this only emits the promise of the first api request

Your JSBin more accurately mirrors the code if you use
// First Mock API
const firstAPI = res => Rx.Observable.of({...res})

// Second Mock API
const secondAPI = res => Rx.Observable.of({...res})

So, the fix is to 'merge' the inner observables.
// map value from source into inner observable, when complete emit result and move to next
const stream = source$.switchMap(action => Rx.Observable.merge(
  firstAPI(action.payload.a),
  secondAPI(action.payload.b)
))

Ref JSBin
BTW, you can flatMap instead of switchMap. Depends on the behaviour you want.
switchMap will cancel a first order when a second arrives while the first is progress (seems bad if they are different orders).


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Bullock Communicates Directly with OPI's Superintendent Arntzen
Peter Christian Published: September 1, 2020
Governor Steve Bullock called Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen on Monday to discuss issues surrounding the opening of Montana's public schools.
The call came after Arntzen had complained to the press about the lack of communication from the Governor with her office regarding pandemic issues. At a press conference last week, Bullock voiced his opinion of her complaints.
BULLOCK COVID PRESSER 7-29
"Elsie's contention that she's somehow been boxed out of communications is not only incorrect, but it's also fairly bizarre," said Bullock. "She's had the opportunity to meet with my staff literally every single week of this pandemic. It's clear that the superintendent is still a little bit confused. So my chief of staff's has also reached out and offered weekly meetings with the superintendent, she's yet to respond to that request."
Arntzen appeared live on the KGVO Montana Morning show on Tuesday and referenced the Governor's most recent communication about mandatory masking.
You know, I did give him grace," she said. "He is the governor of our state. He's got a lot of things that he is working on, but when it comes to schools, he is not an expert.
"The most recent one stipulates that masks don't have to be worn while students are in their desks," said Arntzen. "I shared with the governor and said, 'Well, if you would have visited with us ahead of time, you would know that there are places in school where learning takes place where there are no desks. Let's talk about band, how about shop class and of course for special needs students, and how about those kindergarten classrooms where students you know, sit and learn on a rug'."
Arntzen said she just wants to put all the rancor aside and concentrate on students and Montana's public schools.
"You know, I did give him grace," she said. "He is the governor of our state. He's got a lot of things that he is working on, but when it comes to schools, he is not an expert. So when we have his staff come to our table, there needs to be back and forth communication. I think it was a good call yesterday. I'm optimistic that he's not going to politicize school opening anymore, and that we can both move our schools forward as they reopen this fall very safely."
Arntzen is running for reelection against her Democrat opponent Melissa Romano.
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It's DIY string art time, friends! There's something so therapeutic about string art, I just love doing it. And when you get a great piece of Valentine's Day décor as an end result, that's a major bonus. Often, string art involves a solid color of string, but in this project, we're using three different colors of baker's twine for a speckled, almost ombre (but not quite) effect. My household loves the end result; I hope you love yours, too.
Begin by preparing your board. Sand with a mid-range sandpaper (I used 120-grit).
Now finish the board however you'd like. I wanted something light and fresh, so I opted for just a clear polyurethane coat on this board. However, you could stain, paint, or do any number of finishes however you'd like.
Apply the poly (or whatever your finish of choice is), then let it completely dry.
Open up your scratch paper. If the heart looks good, then use it. If you want to modify anything, close it back up and trim it down or reshape it until you have a heart that (a) looks good, and (b) fits x3 onto your board.
Lay your heart template onto your board, directly in the center. (I recommend measuring for best results, but you're free to be as risky as you want.) Take a pencil and mark every 1/2″ to 3/4″ along the outside of your heart. Each dot you make with the pencil represents a place you'll hammer in a nail, so keep this in mind. Try to maintain even spacing all the way around. Repeat for all three hearts.
Now grab your nails; it's time to get them going.
Hammer in a nail on each pencil mark. Focus on keeping the nails perpendicular (straight up-and-down) and also evenly deep around the heart.
Repeat the process for all three hearts, until your three hearts are perfectly outlined by your line of nails. Next is the fun part!
Choose which color of baker's twine you want on each heart. Tie a loop at the end of your first color of baker's twine.
Place the loop over one of your nails of that color's heart. (Any nail will do; there's no rhyme or reason.) Pull the knot tight; double knot it if you want.
Trim the excess string so there's only about 1/2″ left on the cut side.
Now start stringing your heart. You can do this randomly, but try to keep in mind a few things: (1) you want string on every nail, at least once, but probably not more than three loops per nail for this size of project; (2) try to vary your angles and string distances as you string it; (3) keep some strings running around the edge(ish) of your heart rather than always going clear across the heart, because this will help your heart to appear more solid in the end.
When you're done stringing your heart, measure then tie a loop at the end of your baker's twine.
Pulling the string taut, loop the end onto a nail.
Trim any excess string so it's about 1/2″ long again.
Tuck the excess under some other running strings to hide it.
It might not feel like the knot is hiding, when you're up close and personal and trying to hide it. But when you take a step back, you'll see that it really doesn't stand out. It's hardly noticeable, in fact.
This is especially the case when baker's twine is used, because it adds another level of visual layer, with the color+white string. I especially like throwing some black in with Valentine's Day décor. Keeps things from feeling a little too saccharine.
Keep going on all three hearts. As you can see, I kept the bolder colors separated with the softer pink baker's twine in the middle.
It's a good idea to aim for two loops around each nail. Some nails may get hit once, some three times, but in general, two passes seemed to work well for this size of heart.
I love how simple and fast this DIY project is. Other than the board prep drying time, it really can be done in about an hour or less.
Can you find the knots on this black heart?
Remember the knot we started with on the first red heart? It's hardly noticeable now.
And the pink knot is hard to find, as well.
Black nails will stand out more, especially on a lighter finish. Gold nails might be a fun, more subtle/soft touch for Valentine's Day, if you're so inclined.
This will look amazing in your home, but I think it would also make a wonderful gift for someone. You should probably make two, actually, because it'll be hard to give it away when you're done. Happy Valentine's DIY-day!


Is there anyone here running Hyper-V on Nano server that they would like to share their experience?
For now the whole installation is like pulling out the teeth. We play with Nano since the very early days but MSFT still doesn't implement what we want them to deliver: simple server role called "Nano". Size... they try to make ESXi except ESXi is not only about size and path footprint.


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package com.adobe.acs.commons.sorter.impl;

import org.apache.jackrabbit.JcrConstants;

import javax.jcr.Node;
import javax.jcr.RepositoryException;
import java.util.Comparator;

class HierarchyNodeComparator implements Comparator<Node> {
    public static final String RP_NOT_HIERARCHY_FIRST = ":nonHierarchyFirst";

    public static HierarchyNodeComparator INSTANCE = new HierarchyNodeComparator();

    private HierarchyNodeComparator(){
        // ensure singleton
    }

    @Override
    public int compare(Node n1, Node n2) {
        try {
            return Boolean.compare(
                    n1.isNodeType(JcrConstants.NT_HIERARCHYNODE),
                    n2.isNodeType(JcrConstants.NT_HIERARCHYNODE));
        } catch (RepositoryException e) {
            return 0;
        }
    }
}

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Four new players are included in Martin O'Neill's extended squad with young Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as well defender Jimmy Dunne, midfielder Ryan Manning and Southampton striker Michael Obafemi all making an initial list of 36 which, the manager says, will be "trimmed," closer to the time.
Dunne, a 21 year-old defender who is currently on loan from Burnley to Hearts, described the call up as "a very proud achievement", and though O'Neill suggested that a couple of players would be given opportunities to play in the friendly against Northern Ireland, he acknowledged that the intention had also been to "give lifts" to some of younger players still trying to establish themselves in their club careers.
Robbie Brady returns to the squad for the first time since he played against Denmark in the two play-off games last year but Stephen Ward (knee) and Jon Walters (Achilles) are both absent.
Ireland could still avoid last place in their Nations League group by beating Denmark away but it would require Wales to also beat the Danes in Cardiff three days earlier.
Failing that, O'Neill's side will be relegated to League C and, more immediately, consigned to Pot Three when the draw is made for the group stages of the European Championship qualifying round early next month.
Provisional squad: Randolph (Middlesbrough), Doyle (Hearts), Kelleher (Liverpool), McDermott (Kristiansund); Coleman (Everton), Christie (Fulham), Doherty (Wolves), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Duffy (Brighton), Clark (Newcastle United), Long (Burnley), Dunne (Hearts), Egan and Enda Stevens (both Sheffield United), Lenihan and Williams (both Blackburn Rovers), Cunningham (Cardiff City; Brady and Hendrick (Burnley), Arter (Cardiff City), Hourihane and Whelan (both Aston Villa), Meyler (Reading), Browne (Preston), Williams (Millwall), Towell and Manning (both Rotherham United), O'Dowda (Bristol City), McClean (Stoke City); Long and Obafemi (Southampton), Hogan (Aston Villa), Maguire and Robinson (both Preston), O'Brien (Millwall), Curtis (Portsmouth).


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Joseph Kopser talks Trump, Republicans and health care
The Texas Tribune hosted a conversation with Joseph Kopser, the Democratic candidate for Texas' 21st Congressional District. The discussion was moderated by Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith.
by Omar Rodriguez-Ortiz Oct. 26, 2018 Updated: 4 PM
Watch more video.
The Democratic candidate for Texas' 21st Congressional District, Joseph Kopser, said Friday that he admired Donald Trump until the billionaire said former President Barack Obama was not born in the United States.
"For a very long time I thought that he was who he said he was, until the whole birther movement," Kopser said.
Kopser, who faces Republican Chip Roy in the race for the San Antonio-based district, was speaking with The Texas Tribune's Evan Smith during an hourlong event. You can watch the replay above.
Here are a few highlights:
Kopser said he didn't like that President Trump in 2015 called late U.S. Sen. John McCain a "loser." Like McCain, Kopser is a veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star.
Kopser said that Trump should "knock off" his attacks against political opponents in the context of the recent pipe bombs sent to Trump critics like Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"That's not the role and position of the commander-in-chief," Kopser said.
Kopser said he would support a Trump impeachment depending on the results of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian efforts to influence the 2016 elections. The congressional hopeful also said he doesn't believe Democrats should adopt Trump's political tactics.
"The guy is doing enough of his own digging," Kopser said. "So I say hand him a shovel and let him keep digging."
Kopser said he was a "Ronald Reagan Republican" as a kid, but that he is running as a Democrat because the Democratic Party is doing a much better job at looking out for one another, an attribute that Kopser said he learned in the military.
"We leave no one behind, whether it's because they have pre-existing conditions, whether it's because they don't have the education they need, or because their ZIP code happens to be the wrong one," Kopser said.
Kopser said that Texas Republicans censured outgoing Texas House Speaker Joe Straus for not being conservative enough.
"I thought Joe Straus did a pretty damn good job in his years as speaker, especially with issues like pushing back on the extreme parts of his party," Kopser said.
Kopser wants to improve the Affordable Care Act so that everyone has health insurance, particularly people with pre-existing conditions.
In the district, there are more than 300,000 people that fall into that category, according to Kopser. He said that private companies will not voluntarily protect these patients because the cost is too high.
"There is no incentive for a private company to pick up a person with pre-existing conditions," Kopser said.
Disclosure: Joseph Kopser has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. Find a complete list of them here.
Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith's seat.
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Dylan Rawlyk
Dylan has worked with environmental nonprofits for over a decade. He joined Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) in 2015 as the School Programs Manager and became SPES's Executive Director in 2018. Dylan has developed a clear vision of the role SPES plays in our local community and combines this vision with his passion for promoting opportunities for nature immersion and enhancing the ecological quality of our natural urban spaces. With a B.Sc. in botany and a B.Ed. in teaching high school science, Dylan helps bridge SPES's work as stewards of Stanley Park with language and formats that benefit our community.
exec@stanleyparkecology.ca
Ariane Comeau
Conservation Projects Manager
Ariane first joined the SPES team in 2015 as an Environmental Educator with the School Programs Department and transferred to the Conservation Department in 2017. She grew up in Montréal and moved to Vancouver shortly after finishing her master's degree in Biology with a specialization in Evolution and Development at the Université de Montréal. Ariane has experience working in the field of habitat restoration and conservation. At SPES, Ariane loves to share her passion for the natural world with the community and to work on projects that make a difference for the Park's ecology. She also loves skiing, mountain biking and playing drums.
conservation@stanleyparkecology.ca
Erin Leckie
Education Manager
Erin has worked with Metro-Vancouver nonprofits and schools delivering impactful environmental education for the last fifteen years in roles such as: program designer and manager; executive director; consultant; workshop facilitator; and collaborator. Erin joined SPES in August 2019 and manages SPES's education programs, including our school field trips, youth urban camping, public and private walks, special events, and Nature House exhibits. She has formal and/or informal training in adventure tourism and guiding, environmental education, system change, and personal and organizational leadership. Erin is excited to join SPES's dedicated knowledgeable team in providing opportunities for youth and community members to foster a meaningful reciprocal relationship with the urban wild and hopes to nurture innovation, creativity, and capacity.
In her spare time, Erin can be found befriending birds and other wild ones, canoeing rivers or exploring mountain tops, participating in indigenous ceremonies, activism, drumming, connecting with diverse community, and collaborating on education and climate initiatives.
education@stanleyparkecology.ca
Kathleen Stormont
Fundraising & Communications Specialist
Kathleen joined SPES in early 2014 following a 25 year career in natural history interpretation, radio and television production, and exhibit development for science centres and museums in the Middle East and United States. In her role as Fundraising and Communications Specialist, Kathleen combines her scientific curiosity with her innate ability to translate complex topics into engaging stories and experiences – ones that she hope will encourage support for SPES' important work. Having traveled the world for work and pleasure, this native Vancouverite is thrilled to be based in one of the world's most beautiful and natural urban parks.
sponsors@stanleyparkecology.ca
Tobias joined SPES in July 2017 following a move from the UK. He graduated from the University of Manchester with BA in Geography and an MA in Political Economy in 2010 and since then has been heavily involved in the non-profit sector. Tobias has a background in volunteer management and organizational development, having worked for the environmental and community development charity Groundwork, as well as the mental health care provider Creative Support. He has several years' experience of designing, recruiting and delivering volunteer projects and he is passionate about community empowerment and environmental sustainability. Away from the office Tobias can be found riding mountain bikes, hiking or climbing mountains and he is very excited to be in Vancouver with so much incredible wilderness to explore.
vols@stanleyparkecology.ca
Chandehl Morgan
Environmental Educator
Chandehl joined the SPES team in April 2018. She has a BSc in environmental science and aquatic science. She is currently working to finish her MSc through UNBC. Chandehl grew up in Chilliwack, where she developed a passion for the outdoors while spending time in the local mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. She spent ten years living and exploring in Northern BC, and is happy to be back in the temperate rainforest of the Lower Mainland. She is excited to be working in Stanley Park and helping to foster a connection to nature in young people.
Chandehl loves the ocean and hiking in the mountains. In her spare time she likes to paint, read and explore. She loves going on adventures and travelling, and has spent time in Zimbabwe, Kenya, and China.
educate@stanleyparkecology.ca
Justine Kaseman
Justine joined SPES in May 2019. She has a BSc in Biology with a specialization in Ecology and Conservation Biology. She recently moved over to SPES from the Vancouver Aquarium where she worked as a marine mammal trainer. Prior to moving to Vancouver, Justine spent three years living on the tropical island of Guam, researching the invasive brown tree snake. Aside from her interest in snakes, Justine also loves frogs and spent six months "herping" and traveling through Southeast Asia and Costa Rica. She is stoked to be back in a rainforest- but this time a temperate one!
educator@stanleyparkecology.ca
Dannie Piezas
Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator
Hailing from the Philippine tropics, Dannie carries the experience of birds and geckos in the house and camping in the rainforest. Her love for living things flourished in the move to Canada through UBC's Natural Resource Conservation program, watching salmon runs with school kids, bird surveys in Ladner, fending off polar bears in the high Arctic, and all manner of invasive species wrangling in between. She has a strong background in nature interpretation and believes anyone can connect to nature in a personal way, and she continues to explore the role of conservation in building strong and vibrant communities.
Dannie joined SPES in 2016 and is thankful for the grandest workplace in the world. In her spare time, she devours books, undoes yarn knots, studies creation care theology, and learns obscure martial arts.
urbanwildlife@stanleyparkecology.ca
Alyx Coulter
Alyx joined the SPES team in April 2017. While completing a Bachelor of Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo, she developed an interest in the way cities and natural areas interact. She took on a variety of co-op and volunteer positions that taught her about environmental education, GIS mapping for international development, and event planning for the university. After graduating and yearning to explore, she moved to Asia which introduced her to the ocean and fresh mountain air. She's excited to be back on home turf with a greater appreciation of Canada's natural diversity and the opportunity to explore the west coast. In her spare time, she likes cooking elaborate dishes, enjoying some fresh air, and getting lost in new places.
outreach@stanleyparkecology.ca
Meghan Cooling, Ph.D., P.Biol.
Conservation Technician
Meghan joined SPES in January 2019, following a move back to Vancouver after many years living in New Zealand. She has a PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity from the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand which specialized in invasive species control in northern Australia. Meghan has conducted various bird, invertebrate, and amphibian surveys for the Institute for Bird Populations, Natural Resources Canada, the US Geological Survey, and UBC. She is passionate about nature and excited to join SPES and use her experience to help conserve the wildlife and habitats of the Park. Meghan loves reading, hiking, bird-watching and playing with bugs.
technician@stanleyparkecology.ca
Jeannine Johnstone
Jeannine joined the SPES team in the fall of 2017. She has a B.Env. from SFU in Global Environmental Systems, and has worked in environmental education for a number of years in North Vancouver. Jeannine grew up playing in the forest and along the coastlines of Vancouver and is passionate about adventuring in the outdoors. She loves that this job allows her to share her passions with students from all over the Lower Mainland.
In her spare time, Jeannine enjoys making paper mache masks and sculptures, photography and exploring new places with her family.
stewardship@stanleyparkecology.ca
Michael Murray
Development Assistant
Michael joined SPES in August 2017 after serving as communications volunteer for the past year and a half. With a B.A in Geography from UBC and a certificate in Fundraising and Non-Profit Management from BCIT Michael has enjoyed a varied career in the non-profit sector working as a fundraiser and program coordinator for The Land Conservancy of BC, and The Heart and Stroke Foundation among others. When not at work, this Vancouver native can be spotted hanging out at English Bay, spending time with his dog Rhylee (the world's cutest westie) and exploring all that Stanley Park has to offer. He is excited to join SPES and help people further connect with nature.
contact@stanleyparkecology.ca
Starla Bob
Indigenous educator /Consultant
Kushi opi mani wi, or Starla Bob, is a West Coast Salish woman of the Cowichan Tribes, Snuneymuxw First Nation peoples. She was born, raised, and grown in Vancouver in Squamish Nation territories. Besides working as an environmental technician, environmental/ Indigenous plant educator and indigenous consultant for SPES, Starla is a wellness consultant and yoga instructor specializing in weight loss, nutrition, and core conditioning. She studied Environmental Monitoring and Assessment at Kwantlen Polytechnic University as well as Yoga Teacher's Training at Semperviva Yoga College and Administration at Academy of Learning Career College.
Kushi Opi Mani Wi fell in love with the wildlife and environment in Stanley Park as well as the staff at the Ecology Society. She works across all its departments—in Conservation, Public Education and Outreach, and School Programs. Starla began her professional relationship with SPES in the spring of 2016 and is eager to share her wealth of traditional, medicinal, and spiritual plant use knowledge with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
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MTA Open Thread: How Will Service Cuts Affect You?
By Noah Kazis
No longer a bus stop, effective June 27. Image: Transportation Nation.
With the cuts to New York City Transit taking effect this weekend, today's the last day of service for many riders. If you take the V or W train, or the M6, M18, M27, M30, B23, B37, B39, B51, B71, B75, B77, Q74, Q75, Q79, Q89, Bx14, Bx25, Barretto Park Pool Shuttle, S60 or S67 buses, you'll be hit the hardest; those lines are scheduled for elimination. On dozens more routes, riders will be waiting longer for their ride or scrambling to replace night and weekend service.
We want to hear how these cuts are going to affect you. Will you ride your bike more and take the bus less? Stay in the neighborhood on weekends? How much longer is it going to take to get to work? Let us know in the comments.
Filed Under: MTA, Transit
Budget Woes Force MTA To Cut More Than Half of All LI Bus Lines
By Noah Kazis	| Mar 2, 2011
Nassau County's unwillingness to pay for its own buses is ending in disaster for Long Island Bus riders. The MTA has announced that it plans to cut 25 of the 48 LI Bus lines and axe weekend service on two more. "It's absolutely devastating," said the Tri-State Transportation Campaign's Ryan Lynch. He noted that as […]
Op-Ed: MTA's Queens Bus Redesign is Not Good for Jackson Heights
By Jim Burke	| Jan 7, 2020
I had high hopes for the Queens bus redesign. I was very disappointed.
No More Mr. Nice Guy: Transit Advocates Get Organized
What do you do if your bus service is cut by a third? If you're Metropolitan Communities United in St. Louis, you hold a ballot initiative – and win. What if your transit system neglects less affluent areas compared to the wealthy part of town? If you're the L.A. Bus Riders' Union, you bring a […]
AirTrain Fare Hike Could Send Riders to the Roads
By Eve Kessler	| Oct 4, 2019
A regressive move that won't help help regional congestion or economic goals.
Bus Riders Share Their Tales of Woeful Service. Are Cuomo and de Blasio Listening?
The stories riders share in "Woes on the Bus" go beyond time lost to delays - they show how bad bus service exacts a heavy toll on fundamental aspects of daily life.
Andrew Cuomo Can't Ignore Transit in 2012
By Ben Fried	| Dec 22, 2011
New York City transit riders might have taken some small measure of satisfaction from the sight of Carl Kruger resigning from the State Senate earlier this week. Pleading guilty to federal corruption charges, Kruger became the third member of the "Fare Hike Four" — the gang who killed a 2009 plan to fund transit by […]


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Published Feb. 20, 2018 at 06:01AM
Crabbers concede 25 cents
Jessica Cejnar
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Local commercial Dungeness crab fishermen return to their trade today but will receive 25 cents per pound less for their catch than when they started the season earlier this month.
Following a meeting on Monday, crabbers in Brookings, Crescent City, Trinidad, Eureka and Fort Bragg agreed to resume fishing on Tuesday, said Rick Shepherd, president of the Del Norte Fisherman's Marketing Association. Seafood buyers are now paying fishermen $2.50 per pound, Shepherd said.
"We're trying to hold that $2.75, but we don't know how long we'd have to sit to do it," he said. "There's not much else we can do."
When crabbers began pulling their gear on Feb. 5, seafood buyers had been paying them $2.75 per pound for their catch. But with Oregon crustaceans needing to be eviscerated or destroyed due to unsafe levels of domoic acid, it creates complications for crabbers south of the state line, according to Randy Smith, captain of the fishing vessel Mistasea and a member of the Del Norte Fisherman's Marketing Association.
Smith noted crab this year aren't in very good shape and fishing for them drops off quickly every year.
"We really don't have a choice," he said. "We need to get going."
North Coast fishermen took a break from fishing over the weekend to give the seafood buyers a chance to reduce the amount of crab they had received, Smith said.
"We assumed we were going back at $2.75 and it's just not going to happen now with the domoic problems," he said.
After tests Wednesday showed unsafe levels of domoic acid in crab, the Oregon Department of Agriculture ordered fishermen to eviscerate or destroy any of the crustaceans caught since Feb. 13, the Curry Coastal Pilot reported Saturday. There is also a recall on all live or whole-cooked crab caught in Oregon since Feb. 13, the Pilot reported.
"That leaves a lot of buyers out," Smith said. "They can't sell live crab anymore. They have to eviscerate them. It changes the dynamics a lot."
Crescent City crabbers began pulling their gear on Feb. 5, roughly three weeks after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife officially opened the commercial Dungeness season on Jan. 15. Normally starting Dec. 1, the Department of Fish and Wildlife delayed the season three times due to quality testing.
But even though the season was officially open on Jan. 15, Crescent City fishermen remained out of the water because the crab quality was still questionable and a price hadn't been decided on at that point.
Reach Jessica Cejnar at jcejnar@triplicate.com .
City favors contracted treatment plant operator


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from deep_architect.contrib.misc.datasets.loaders import load_mnist
from deep_architect.contrib.misc.evaluators.tensorflow.classification import SimpleClassifierEvaluator
from deep_architect.contrib.misc.datasets.dataset import InMemoryDataset
import deep_architect.search_logging as sl
import deep_architect.visualization as vi
import deep_architect.utils as ut
from deep_architect.searchers.common import specify
import search_space as ss

def main():
    cmd = ut.CommandLineArgs()
    cmd.add('config_filepath', 'str')
    cmd.add('worker_id', 'int')
    cmd.add('num_workers', 'int')
    out = cmd.parse()
    cfg = ut.read_jsonfile(out['config_filepath'])

    # Loading the data.
    (Xtrain, ytrain, Xval, yval, Xtest, ytest) = load_mnist('data/mnist')
    train_dataset = InMemoryDataset(Xtrain, ytrain, True)
    val_dataset = InMemoryDataset(Xval, yval, False)
    test_dataset = InMemoryDataset(Xtest, ytest, False)

    # Creating up the evaluator.
    evaluator = SimpleClassifierEvaluator(
        train_dataset,
        val_dataset,
        ss.num_classes,
        './temp/worker%d' % out["worker_id"],
        max_eval_time_in_minutes=cfg['max_eval_time_in_minutes'],
        log_output_to_terminal=True,
        test_dataset=test_dataset)

    for evaluation_id in range(out["worker_id"], cfg["num_samples"],
                               out["num_workers"]):
        logger = sl.EvaluationLogger(
            cfg["folderpath"],
            cfg["search_name"],
            evaluation_id,
            abort_if_notexists=True)
        if not logger.results_exist():
            eval_cfg = logger.read_config()
            inputs, outputs = ss.search_space_fn()
            specify(outputs, eval_cfg["hyperp_value_lst"])
            results = evaluator.eval(inputs, outputs)
            logger.log_results(results)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()


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Join 3 FIRST LADIES of America in this heartwarming off-Broadway Tribute!
Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty - Matinee
Three former First Ladies will be sharing secrets in the Off-Broadway hit, TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty.
What is it like for a woman when her husband becomes the President of the United States – and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight?
Emmy Award-winning actress ELAINE BROMKA stars in this deeply moving and witty play that is hailed as a "subtle feat of brilliant acting" in a performance that "reaches across the aisle".
About Tea for Three
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Written by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka, and starring the Emmy Award-winning Ms. Bromka, this one-woman show is a witty and intimate re-imagining of three women who suddenly found themselves celebrities -- a behind-the-scenes look at Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford, revealing the personal cost of what Mrs. Nixon called the "hardest unpaid job in the world."
Weaving in the presidents, social change and politics of the time in a way that appeals to both male and female audiences, Tea for Three has been critically acclaimed for its blend of humor and passion. The New York Times observed, "Good stories…subtle…even silences are filled with emotion." Other reviewers agreed: "6 out of 5 stars!" (AustinOnStage.com, Austin, TX), "marvelous, poignant" (The Star-Ledger, Newark, N.J.), "fascinating…laced with insight and humor… brilliant acting" (The Record-Review, Katonah, NY), "Perfect. I felt honored, as a man, to be allowed to share this" (KDHX, St Louis, MO) The Daily Record, NJ pronounced, "Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, a liberal or a conservative –and even if you do not like politics – Tea for Three is worth seeing."
Ms. Bromka has over thirty years' experience in film, television, Broadway, and off-Broadway. She appeared as the mom in Uncle Buck with John Candy, as Stella on Days of our Lives, and on E.R., The Sopranos, and Law and Order.
The inspiration for Tea for Three came about when Bromka starred opposite Rich Little in The Presidents, which she performed across the country and on PBS. Called upon to impersonate eight First Ladies, she ended up spending months poring over videotapes of the women. Studying nuances of their body language and speech patterns to explore psychologically why they moved and spoke as they did, she became more and more drawn in by their personalities.
"These were women of intelligence and grit who suddenly found themselves in a fishbowl," Bromka observed. "I realized I wanted to tell the story from their point of view."
"And I wanted to explode myths. Pat was called 'Plastic Pat' in the press, for example, because she was always smiling. Look more closely at her eyes, though. There's nothing plastic about her. You see the eyes of a private, watchful survivor."
Her collaborator, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Weinberger, is the author of several off-Broadway plays, including Wanda's World and Class Mothers '68. He and Bromka zeroed in on the three women, linking their stories by revealing each one at the threshold moment of the end of her time in the White House.
Reviews From Around The Country!
"Good stories…subtle…even silence is steeped in emotion." New York Times
"Delightful and insightful...don't miss it!" CurtainUp
"Will stay with you..." The Villager
"Lighthearted...gently humorous..." This Week in New York
"Beguiling!" Cultural Capitol
"6 out of 5 stars!" AustinOnStage.com
"Perfect. I felt honored, as a man, to be allowed to share this." KDHX
"Brilliant! Reaches across the aisles." WomenArts
"Marvelous…poignant…the authors' finest achievement is that they have humanized their subjects." The Star-Ledger
"Elaine Bromka is a brilliant mimic…a pleasure working with her!" Rich Little


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Q: Please explain the following sorting function This function sorts the array in increasing order of their elements size, if size is equal then sorts on the basis of dictionary order.
Please someone help, Thanks in advance :)
    function lensort($a,$b){
    $la = strlen( $a);
    $lb = strlen( $b);
    if( $la == $lb) {
        return strcmp( $a, $b);
    }
    return $la - $lb;
}

usort($array,'lensort');

 I appreciate the responses, but i want if someone can just write a code to do the same task, not using inbuilt function

A: Functions passed to usort are expected to return an integer less than zero if $a is less than $b, 0 if $a == $b and greater than 0 if $a is greater than $b.
In this case it's using $la - $lb since this will return an approriate integer based on the difference in length of $a and $b. If the length is the same then strcmp is used which will also return an approriate integer.

A: Roughly like this:
// declare the function
function lensort($a,$b){
// Set $LA to the length of string $a
$la = strlen( $a);

// Set $Lb to the length of string $b
$lb = strlen( $b);

// If both strings are of equal length
if( $la == $lb) {
   // Return a neg or pos number based on which of the two strings is larger, alfabetically seen
    return strcmp( $a, $b);
}
// If not the same length, just return the size of one minus the other
return $la - $lb;
}

// Use usort to perform a person function-based sorting routine on the input data.
usort($array,'lensort');

A: The usort function sorts a given array by values using a user-defined comparison function.
The user-defined function must return

*

*0 if its arguments are equal

*integer value less than zero if its first argument is less than second

*integer value greater than zero if its first argument is greater than second

In your code snippet this user-defined comparison function is lensort, which compares given strings by their lengths.


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Star Wars Resistance // DECEMBER 9, 2019
Bucket's List Extra: 4 Fun Facts from "Kaz's Curse" – Star Wars Resistance
Learn early-script origins of this episode's mysterious talisman and more!
StarWars.com Team
The second season of Star Wars Resistance is here! In Season Two, pilot Kazuda "Kaz" Xiono and his friends aboard the Colossus search for the Resistance base, but the First Order is in close pursuit. Visit StarWars.com following each episode for "Bucket's List Extra," an expansion of our weekly fun-facts video series Bucket's List, often featuring never-before-seen concept art and stills from the show. In this installment, we look at "Kaz's Curse."
1. Move over, "nerf herder."
Leoz insults Kaz by calling him a "scrumrat," a slang term for street urchins living on Corellia in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Other harsh names heard in this episode are "gorg-face" and "moof-milker," the latter of which is a personal favorite of Han Solo's, as seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
2. In full Blum.
The script originally featured a Hassk pirate named Vusk placing a curse on Kaz. This was later changed to the Nikto pirate, Leoz, who came to be voiced by Steve Blum, creating a major connection to another Star Wars animated series: Blum also voiced Zeb, one of the main characters on Star Wars Rebels.
3. Counting curses.
Earlier versions of the script called it the Curse of Mavala, as well as the Curse of Aka Du. One version of the story had the curse indeed be real, but Mika found it easier to remove if she let Kaz believe it was fake!
4. Tale of the talisman.
The talisman was said, at one point, to be something Mika discovered on Mimban. Another iteration of the story had it be a toy doll that Eila was missing. Its true origins remain a mystery…
Star Wars Resistance airs Sundays at 6 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD, Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel, and is available on the DisneyNow app.
StarWars.com. All Star Wars, all the time.
Site tags: #StarWarsBlog, #BucketsListExtra
TAGS: Bucket's List Extra, Kaz's Curse, Star Wars Resistance
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Sometimes, when changing the My Tableau Repository location, many duplicate folders were created.
When adding a WMS Server to Tableau Desktop, the following error message appeared: "Error 504: Gateway timeout".
Tableau Desktop treated a binary collation on Vertica connections incorrectly as a case-sensitive string collation, which caused filters on string-typed fields to return incorrect data.
A relative date filter connecting to Teradata used a Timestamp data type, which resulted in sub-optimal performance.
Formatted text pasted into a comment cell sometimes was saved incorrectly.
In the calculation editor, typing certain special characters produced unexpected cursor movement.
Multiple Tableau Server log-in prompts appeared when you attempted to publish a workbook on a secure connection.
The "fullname" and "username" functions did not appear correctly in tooltips if the data source contained columns with those names.
On computers with certain graphics cards, unwanted borders sometimes appeared in the view.


Posted on June 9, 2014 by Toy Ode	• This entry was posted in Poetry and tagged dreams, holiday, life, love, music, nostalgia, Paris, Poetry, street, travel, urchin. Bookmark the permalink.
Impactful, pithy, hits the core of an issue, big message delivered is a short space and like all good poetry is a little mysterious…… Very enjoyable poem.


Minsk, SANA – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko suggested creating and education and recuperation program to support Syrian children in Belarus.
Lukashenko's remarks came during a meeting on Monday with Social Affairs and Labor Minister Rima al-Qadiri and the Syrian children who spent two weeks at the Camp of Children of Various Nations in Minsk.
"I suggest thinking about the next year's program of support for Syrian children in Belarus right now. Perhaps, we will welcome 100, 500, or even 1,000 children. The main thing is to plan everything in advance so that we could invite your children for recreation, recuperation and, possibly, education in Belarus," said Lukashenko, quoted by the Belarusian Belta news agency.
Some 80 Syrian children, including children of martyrs and others who have lost parental care, celebrated a Syrian Child Day event as part of a 15-day camp for children of different nations held in the Belarusian capital of Minsk.
The Belarusian President remarked in his talk that he would not like to elaborate on the war in Syria and the support that Belarus provides to Syrian people in all fields.
"I think you know about it. Today it is important to agree on our future, and children are our future," he added.
"Belarus was hit in that war more than any other republic of the Soviet Union. I believe in the simple people's truth: if you respond to someone's grief, and if, God forbid, something happens to you, people will definitely help you," the president said.
Lukashenko also asked about the health of a Syrian girl who underwent a tumor removal surgery in Belarus, promising that the girl will stay in Belarus as long as she will need for her rehabilitation.
The girl's mother was killed in a terrorist bombing in Jableh city in Lattakia province Jableh after she had been in terrorists' captivity for years.
She promised that she will personally monitor the preparation of the program. She knows that big attention is paid to the social sector in Belarus, and Syria is ready to use the best Belarusian practices, including in the organization of recreation for children.
"I think that the recuperation, recreation, and education of our children in Belarus will help promote the rapprochement of our nations. We prioritize the relations with friendly Belarus. There are good prospects for developing bilateral cooperation, including in the trade and economy," the minister said.
"Tell your friends that Belarus will always welcome them with great love," the Belarusian President said after he gave presents to the Syrian children.


Lane shows how globalisation has transformed the Mafia into more than simply a local phenomenon.
It describes in painful detail the daily accommodation to Mafia pressure endured by priests, politicians and prosecutors, businessmen, trade unionists and ordinary citizens.
At the same time he incorporates a portrait of the South's long and tumultuous history and powerful flavours to provide a richly coloured portrait of a European region under siege.


This section discusses other commands for creating dimensions.
The Angle, Note and Text options are similar to the same options of the previous commands.
By accepting the default value, the letter R is automatically used as prefix.


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There's a danger in reifying historical periodization of Hollywood, since perioidization is useful to make sense of a wide range of empirical detail but has no real existence on its own.
Nonetheless, the late 40s do show a rapid shift in the style and sensibility of Hollywood films. To me, that's what makes the period so interesting. And it's what makes a film like Golden Earrings (Paramount, Mitchell Leisen) so fascinating. Generically, it's a hodge-podge: part espionage film, part fanciful Bob Hope-esque picaresque, and part romance. The plot involves a British agent (Ray Milland) in pre-War Nazi Germany who meets a Gypsy (Marlene Dietrich) who in turn helps him escape detection as he carries out his mission. The two star images - Milland's and Dietrich's - not only diverge but seem to belong to different aesthetic universes. Stylistically, it's schizophrenic. The credit scene (above) could just as easily belong to Intruder in the Dust: location photograph instead of pictorial glass plate painting, sans serif font instead of fanciful script, stark tonal range instead of softness. The opening scene, however, is back to the sound stage studio style, an ahistorical romanticized London:
This juxtaposes plays out in the variation throughout the film, as it shifts from location shooting, sound-stage idea of gypsy settlement, and noir treatment of the Gestapo:
For all the stylistic changes, the film is still definitely a classical narrative at heart: a dual focus melodrama is premised on the complimentarity of male and female protagonist personal journey. Even the remarkable use of obie lights on the stars' eyes register the epiphany of Milland's character, as he comes to realize that he is now "part gypsy" and is lit in a manner similar to Deitrich.
I have not encountered too many Paramount productions of 47 yet (the Bob Hope films are a prominent touchstone), but it seems to me that Golden Earrings might be a useful dramatization of the studio's unsure path after World War II. David Thomson remarks that the studio didn't know what to do with Milland after Lost Weekend. They don't seem to know what to do with Dietrich, either, of Leisen for that matter. I certainly want to explore the studio's particular position in the postwar studio division of labor.
Paul Arthur
PCMS time change
Voice of the Turtle
1947 Exhibition Snapshot Week 4
CFP: Contemporary Film Form and Criticism
The Romance of Rosy Ridge
Temple Talk: Rey Chow
PCMS: Bob Rehak on Effects and Apparatus Theory
Penn talks: Shiel and Mulvey
Blog as Intellectual Craftsmanship
Let 1000 Projects Bloom
CFP: World Picture Conference
1947 Project Update
The High Wall
Documentary Reception Studies
SCMS 08 Wrap-up
SCMS 08


As was announced at the August meeting and mentioned in the minutes, COH Parking Management is actively looking for parking violations in our neighborhoods. The most common problems are parking facing the wrong direction and parking "head in" on the cul-de-sacs. We have heard that this action is taking place in other Super Neighborhoods as well.
From the District G office: " If the tickets are in a green envelope, it is Parking Management, not HPD, that is writing the tickets. That is their job. They are charged with enforcing all of the city's parking regulations, on every public street within the city—that is all they do. We receive complaints every time they write tickets in an area that has not seen enforcement in some time. Our office is not able to direct where or when they choose to enforce the law—in fact, we are prohibited from attempting to do so. Remember that someone who receives a ticket is always free to contest it if they feel it was issued in error. "
Below is a brief summary from the Parking Management department outlining their group's function and the common parking issues and the associated fines.


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13 Oct If you're one of millions still using Windows 7, Microsoft has a troubling warning for you
MILLIONS of Windows 7 users are putting themselves in a "very vulnerable position" by sticking with the out-of-date Microsoft software instead of moving to Windows 10.
Windows 7 is the second most popular operating system in the world, with Microsoft struggling to convince the software's massive userbase to drop the ageing OS in 2020 despite pulling support for it. Windows 7 first launched back in 2009 with support for the operating system ending at the start of this year. In the run-up to this, the Redmond-based tech giant warned that not updating to Windows 10 would mean machines running Windows 7 may become more vulnerable to security risks.
That's because following that cut-off date Microsoft is no longer pushing out security patches for Windows 7.
But despite this stark warning, it seems the number of people dropping Windows 7 for 10 has ground to a halt this year.
As reported by Windows Latest, data from NetMarketShare suggests the number of people upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is slowing down.
In January 2020 Windows 7 had a 25.56 percent slice of the desktop operating system marketplace, and since then this figure has only dropped slightly.
At the moment Windows 7 still holds a considerable 22.71 percent chunk of the desktop OS market, a drop of less than two percent compared to the start of the year. In fact, when looking at month-on-month figures, Windows 7 recently saw its share of the desktop operating system market increase.
In September Windows 7's desktop market share increased to 22.71 percent from 22.31 percent in August. Windows 8.1 also saw its market share increase for the same period from 2.69 percent to 2.99 percent.
The slowdown in the number of people upgrading to Windows 10, along with the huge number of PC fans using out-of-date software, poses a big problem to Microsoft. The Redmond-based tech giant faces a conundrum in what more they can do to convince Windows 7 users to upgrade to Windows 10.
One issue holding people back might be the cost of purchasing Windows 10, with a free upgrade programme that was running no longer available. But the cost of forking out for Windows 10 far outweighs the risks associated with still running Windows 7, according to ESET's Jake Moore.
The anti-virus firm's cybersecurity specialist told Express.co.uk: "Putting off upgrading to the latest operating system can put you in a very vulnerable position as you will effectively raise a red flag to hackers who could potentially attack your device with ease remotely. It is always safest to use the latest most up to date operating system as it will come packed with the latest security patches which keep threats actors at bay.
"Those sitting on the fence should consider the potential cost of losing their personal files such as family photos and videos. The cost of upgrading Windows will always outweigh the potential cost of losing those irreplaceable files."
In a support page, online Microsoft outlined the risks that Windows 7 users take by not jumping ship their latest and greatest OS.
The Windows makers said: "After 10 years, support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020.
"If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses because you will no longer receive software updates, including security updates, from Microsoft.
"Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to a new PC running Windows 10 to avoid a situation where you need service or support that is no longer available."
Microsoft also has an official webpage that provides advice on support for those thinking of moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
It says: "As of 14 January 2020, your computer running Windows 7 will still function but Microsoft will no longer provide the following: Technical support for any issues, software updates, security updates or fixes.
"While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware.
"Going forward, the best way for you to stay secure is on Windows 10. And the best way to experience Windows 10 is on a new PC.
"While it is possible to install Windows 10 on your older device, it is not recommended."
News Source: https://www.express.co.uk/