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CARSTAR FLAGSTAFF PARTNERS WITH GREAT CIRCLE MEDIA AND FLAGSTAFF SUBARU TO REWARD TEEN DRIVER FOR PLEDGING THAT "IT CAN WAIT" WHEN IT COMES TO TEXTING AND DRIVING
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (February 11, 2016) -- Driving and texting is a leading cause of vehicle accidents. CARSTAR Flagstaff is hoping to help reduce this danger on the road with its support of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) It Can Wait campaign offered by CARSTAR collision repair facilities around the country.
Through the program, CARSTAR Flagstaff, owned by Jeff Stanley and Matt Frederick, is teaming up with the National Auto Body Council and others in the collision industry to urge people to share their commitment to never text and drive through the NABC It Can Wait campaign, available at www.ItCanWait.com.
For 2016, CARSTAR Flagstaff has partnered with Great Circle Media and Flagstaff Subaru to encourage teens to take the pledge to stop distracted driving. By doing so, they will be entered to win a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Teens can take the pledge by visiting www.itcanwaitNAZ.com.
The program will kick off on March 1, 2016 and run through next February.
"At CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, we are on the front lines of helping people improve their safety on the road," said Stanley. "Through the NABC It Can Wait campaign, we can educate drivers about the dangers of texting and driving, and engage drivers, their families and friends in putting down the phone and focusing on the road."
In addition to Great Circle Media and Flagstaff Subaru, CARSTAR Flagstaff has enlisted the help of local police departments and high schools to help educate teens on the consequences of driving while distracted. The importance of getting teen drivers on board with the "It Can Wait" campaign is essential.
In fact, a ConnectSafely.org1 survey found that individuals who speak up can have a profound impact, particularly on teens.
78% of teen drivers say they're likely not to text and drive if friends tell them it's wrong or stupid.
90% say they'd stop if a friend in the car asked them to.
93% would stop if a parent in the car asked them to.
44% say that they would be thankful if a passenger complained about their texting while driving.
The NABC It Can Wait movement is making a difference. One-in-three people who've seen the texting while driving message say they've changed their driving habits2, the campaign has inspired more than five million pledges never to text and drive and launched the "From One Second To The Next" documentary which has received more than three million views since Aug. 8, 2013. To take the pledge and get more information, visit www.ItCanWait.com.
1 ConnectSafely.org survey sponsored by AT&T
2 AT&T Texting While Driving … It Can Wait Perceptions Study
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Our Laser Regatta in Westbrook CT at Duck Island Yacht Club is coming up on September 9th. Early registration ends tomorrow, so if you want to save ten clams, and get some free beer, sign up. Notice of Race and registration information are available at http://americanregatta.com/diyc/regatta.php?regattaID=103. I will say that Long Island Sound in September is pretty spectacular. Warm water, good breeze, and a great crowd.
Hope to see some folks from out of town!


There's nothing like crushing a few buckets of balls down at the old batting cage to take your mind off the impending zombie apocalypse in The Walking Dead: A New Frontier. Thirsty? Treat yourself to an Ace Ginger Cola when you're finished!
Clementine walks past an Ace Melon Cola machine in The Walking Dead: Season Two. As always, zombie games remain a dependable source of video game soda machine content. Thanks for the screenshot, Amayirot Akago!
This random Matt guy from The Walking Dead: No Man's Land appears to have stolen Daryl's crossbow. And his stringy hair. He'll probably steal all the sodas in those drink machines, too. Matt is the worst. Thanks for the screenshots, @jmbarnes1987!
Telltale's The Walking Dead: Season One features an Ace Ginger Cola vending machine!
Daryl from The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct resists the urge to fire a crossbow bolt at these soda machines.


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Home Industries Franklin plans monumental developments
Franklin plans monumental developments
Here are some details on the plans that I alluded to at the South Suburban Chamber "State of the Cities" meeting in September.
We're planning on two new Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts and a change to an existing district to provide for more than an estimated 1,200 acres of new and redevelopment in the city.
To the best of our knowledge and research, there has never been such an ambitious development program undertaken by any community in the state to date.
Project one concerns an existing TID at the south end of 27th Street with a goal to develop a high-quality business and mixed-use park that will attract corporate headquarters (overlooking Interstate 94 with immediate access via a new interchange at Elm Road) and potential mixed use office/retail/residential in multi-story buildings. MLG and Irgens have expressed interest in partnership. Ehlers and Associates will handle finances and feasibility with Ruekert & Mielke doing preliminary engineering and site planning with the Hitchcock Group. Quarles and Brady will handle legal.
Project two aims at sparking new development of retail, commercial and service businesses to enhance the community quality of life surrounding 76th Street and Rawson Avenue but encompasses area east to approximately 51st Street and south on Loomis Road for about three-fourths of a mile. Re-development of existing uses is anticipated. In addition to Ehlers and Quarles and Brady, Graef will provide engineering and economic development consulting.
Project three is a unique plan to provide almost 200 acres of new light industrial, residential and commercial/retail development on Loomis Road south of Ryan Road that will be modeled after the state suggested "traditional neighborhood" concept where residents live, work, play and shop in their own neighborhood. An additional component is partnership in developing an "all inclusive" park for people with special needs led by Kayla's Krew.
And tied into the 76th and Rawson project is a separate contract with Buxton to provide retail/service site selection and recruitment data services in an effort to attract new retail/restaurant/services to the area.
Rough preliminary estimates are that these three initiatives could yield a minimum of $328 million in additional tax base for the city.
The business parks development will be modeled after the tremendously successful Franklin Business Park that has brought about $165 million in new assessed value. That park was developed and paid off in just 18 years and has just a few acres left to be developed.
I think you'll find that this is a truly historic and dramatic development package.
Steve Olson is the mayor of Franklin.
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This document covers information about the Corn Exchange. We are committed to making our venue an easy and enjoyable place for all to visit. We aim to do more than the minimum required by the Disability Discrimination Act and work positively to improve the experience of our disabled visitors.
Each disabled customer who would otherwise not be able to attend the performances without help may apply for one free ticket to bring an 'Access Assistant' with them to the venue to make their visit possible. This offer is open to all disabled people who would otherwise not be able to enjoy events here at the Corn Exchange, not just those with mobility issues. Please note that free tickets are subject to availability so please contact us on 0131 477 3500(ext2) or email on info@ece.uk.com to avoid disappointment.
We encourage our disabled customers to discuss their particular needs when making their booking in order that any specific requirements may be established. Anyone with complex needs should speak to Neil Rudram on 0131 477 3500(ext2) or email him on neil.rudram@ece.uk.com at the time of booking.
The entrance to the Corn Exchange is fully accessible to people with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users. The entrance to the venue is non-stepped and can be used to access the venue. Please note we are not fully wheelchair accessible within the venue itself.
Within the Corn Exchange there are three disabled toilets. They are marked as disabled toilet. Please ask a member of staff if you have difficulty in locating during your visit.
Our venue has been licensed by the Fire Authority to hold a maximum number of wheelchair users in line with normal venue activity. This number represents the number of wheelchair users we could safely evacuate from the building in the event of an emergency such as a fire.
On some occasions it may be possible to increase the number of Wheelchair users who may safely attend the Corn Exchange by putting in place additional safety controls. This would need to be discussed in detail with us before bookings are confirmed.
As the Corn Exchange has a variety of seating layouts, please discuss your requirements with us when booking.
Please note that when booking you should notify us if your wheelchair is any larger than a standard seat as we may need to make special arrangements to accommodate you. If you have the measurements, this is very useful.
We will set up a designated viewing platform, which is a sectioned off area at the rear of the Exchange. The raised platform ensures that you have the best chance of seeing the stage. This is allocated on a first come first served basis.
For the majority of standing events it is not safe or practical to allow seats in the standing areas. Exceptions may be made at certain events and under certain circumstances. Each event would be assessed for suitability and every effort made to assist disabled customers. Please contact us to arrange this.
For those people who may have a temporary disability (such as a broken leg) we will endeavour to find seating which is most comfortable for you. Please note that free access assistance tickets are not available to those with temporary conditions such as these.
Assistance dogs are welcome at the Corn Exchange, please let us know if you are bringing your dog along so we can find a seat that's comfortable for you and your dog.
Should you wish to have the venue or directions to the venue described, please contact us, we will be happy to provide you with information.
Customers who make involuntary noise, or use noise to communicate rather than words, are welcome to attend performances at the Corn Exchange.
We are committed to ensuring that visits are enjoyable and easy – please speak to us when booking to discuss your requirements and the seating available.
Slateford railway station is approximately 800 metres away, which is a 10-minute walk to the Corn Exchange.
Main bus stops have "real time" information screens for passengers, and most buses have visual and audio announcements of the next stop.
There is complimentary car parking with three disabled marked spaces at the rear of the venue. We operate a 'first come first served basis' policy.
This car park is often manned during busy show times.
The disabled marked parking bays are on ground level. There are a total 200 bays in the whole car park.
There is also ample free on-street parking in-front of the venue.
The companies noted below have accessible taxis in their fleets. If you need to book a taxi from our venue, please do ask a member of our team who will happily assist you.
If any disabled customer wishes to discuss a Personal Evacuation Plan with the Venue Manager before the visit we would be very happy to help.
Please note that our staff are not trained to lift or carry people who may need help, or to assist with other personal toilet or medical needs. We provide a free access assistant ticket in order that customers with these needs may be able to attend. If you require a quiet space in which to spend some time during your visit, please speak to our staff who will put you in contact with a manager.
There are trained first aiders available at all our large-scale events. We have a 1st Aid room which can also be used as a quiet space.
You are welcome to charge your mobility scooters at our venue, please contact the Duty Manager to discuss on 0131 477 3500.
Should you wish to have a look at any part of the venue before your visit we will happily arrange this for you.


LeMay – America's Car Museum (ACM), will feature three cars at the Seattle Auto Show – Wednesday, Nov. 2-6, at the newly renamed CenturyLink Field Event Center. This will be the fifth consecutive year ACM, the four-level, 165,000-square-foot facility that officially opens next June in Tacoma, has had a display at the auto show.
ACM will showcase a 1926 Marmon – fresh off the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic – a 1972 El Camino and a recently acquired A-1 Grand Prix Team USA Lola Formula Car.
The event will feature more than 400 vehicles ranging from exotic supercars and muscle cars to the latest fuel-efficient vehicles, hybrids and electrics.
For more information, visit www.seattleautoshow.com. or www.lemaymuseum.org.


It must be breeding season at 78JO studio as Sunny Tam of 78JO presents the new breed of 波波魚 ballballfish! Its nearly the New Year and what better way to add some sparkle leading up to CNY with New Year Gold Ballballfish.
for sale now! Fish (魚) in Chinese pronounced almost the same as"餘", which means "remain something". 游魚/有餘(swimming fish/have fish XD) means very likely "have some money left". That's why many Chinese would like to have some fish at home! Haha!
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Philippines official proposes Muslim-only ID cards to tackle extremism
Published time: 6 Jul, 2017 15:22 Edited time: 7 Jul, 2017 09:59
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A Filipino official has called for Muslim-only ID cards to rolled out as the state continues its battle against Islamic State-linked militants in the south of the island nation.
The call to introduce the cards was made by Central Luzon Police Superintendent Aaron Aquino during a meeting of Central Luzon police, military, political leaders and about 200 Muslim religious and community leaders on Tuesday, reports Manila-based local news network Rappler.
"This is just for the identification of every individual, of every Muslim. If we have the ID system, we will know who the residents are and who the visitors are in a place," Aquino said, as cited by SunStar.
'I'll eat your liver': Duterte warns Islamist militants after two Vietnamese sailors were found decapitated https://t.co/1WJzBhR1Wopic.twitter.com/MyIA8XbSO5
— RT (@RT_com) July 6, 2017
The system has already been rolled out by the local government in Paniqui in Tarlac province, where Aquino says it has been a success.
"This system is a good practice [taken] from Paniqui, Tarlac, and we want this to be replicated in all Muslim communities in the whole region for easy and efficient identification of our Muslim brothers and sisters," he said.
"We are doing a multi-sectoral approach in addressing this issue and I am glad that our Muslim brothers have signified their intention to cooperate with us," Aquino added.
Muslim leaders did not dismiss the idea outright, according to local media, although they would like to know more about how it works in Paniqui.
Shoot first, ask questions later: Duterte tells soldiers not to worry about civilian casualties https://t.co/QlAlKVa4Xvpic.twitter.com/TwYw72T1c1
— RT (@RT_com) June 29, 2017
The measure has come in for criticism though, with Human Rights Watch describing it as being discriminatory towards the 10.7 million Muslims in the country.
"The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and other human rights treaties to which the Philippines is a party prohibits discrimination based on religion," Carlos H. Conde, a HRW researcher, wrote on its website. "The IDs could also violate the rights to equal protection of the law, freedom of movement, and other basic rights."
Conde also believes that the apparent support from Muslim leaders for the proposal is "irrelevant."
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has previously slammed Marawi's Muslim leaders and residents of the city for supposedly allowing Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL)-linked militants into the city to "cause trouble."
To date, at least 400 people are thought to have been killed by Islamist Maute fighters in Marawi, while hundreds of thousands have been displaced due to the conflict, currently in its seventh week.
Duterte declares martial law on Philippines island amid #ISIS-linked attack https://t.co/LxPex6pYAXpic.twitter.com/34aHm7r5C1
— RT (@RT_com) May 23, 2017


The key to many successful law firms is their dedicated team of dedicated, knowledgeable paralegals, and this is especially true for law firms whose attorneys specialize in litigation. When there is no choice but taking a case to court, litigation paralegals can provide the support attorneys need to successfully try their case and fulfill their client's needs.
Although a wide range of paralegals can assist attorneys with trials, litigation paralegals specialize in the practice, which means they must acquire comprehensive information about how legal proceedings work and how best to aid their supervising lawyer. Anyone interested in working as a litigation paralegals needs to learn the specifics of the profession and the beginning steps to a paralegal career.
In helping attorneys prepare for a trial, litigation paralegals must perform important tasks. Primarily, a litigation paralegal will perform extensive legal research that an attorney needs for a trial. This can include examining court transcripts, related cases and any other information that is relevant. However, research is not the only responsibility of a litigation paralegal.
Paralegals that specialize in litigation can write legal briefs and file them with the court, can interview clients in order to record statements and can construct schedules so that the attorney they work for can meet legal deadlines. Essentially, whatever support an attorney needs for a successful court case, a litigation paralegal will provide it.
Experience and education is a crucial portion of becoming a litigation paralegal. While it is possible to be hired as a paralegal without these qualifications, lacking them can severely limit your employment opportunities.
For a paralegal education, you should enroll in an associate's or baccalaureate paralegal studies degree program that has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). If you want to be a litigation paralegal, you should make portion of your coursework is focused on court proceedings.
Another way that you can improve your employment prospects is to gain work experience before applying for paralegal positions. Typically, work experience will be gained during your degree in an internship. However, it is also possible to gain experience as a paralegal by volunteering with a law firm or performing pro bono work.
Like all other paralegal fields, the salary for a litigation paralegal will rest on a variety of factors, most importantly where you work and the experience you possess in your field. Basic career information, however, can be found with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) profile for paralegals.
The average yearly salary for a paralegal as reported in the 2015 BLS report is $48,810. The BLS also provides information about growth in the paralegal field. In the 2015 report, growth for paralegals jobs between 2014 and 2024 was expected to be 8%. This translates as an employment change of 20,100 over this same ten-year period, speaking to the health of the paralegal profession.
For those interested in a legal profession that is centered on the court room, the perfect career is working as a litigation paralegal—a legal profession that is dedicated to helping law firms and attorneys to successfully handle trials.


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200+ Groups Urge Senate to Oppose European Fossil Fuel Promotion Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 200 groups sent a letter to U.S. senators today, urging them to oppose the European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 (S. 704), a bill that would provide billions of dollars of support for natural gas infrastructure projects in Europe, further incentivizing fracking and fossil fuel development in the United States. The bill, passed by the House in March, has drawn criticism for locking both the United States and Europe into decades of continued fossil fuel dependence under the guise of national security.
The letter, organized by the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch, was signed by groups including the Center for Biological Diversity, Climate Hawks Vote, The Climate Mobilization, Friends of the Earth US, Greenpeace USA, Oil Change U.S., Progressive Democrats of America, Public Citizen, Rainforest Action Network, Sunrise Movement and 350.org.
The letter states in part: "The only way to promote real energy security is to work together with Europe to rapidly end our shared reliance on fossil fuels. Our nation should be investing in renewable energy technology and energy efficiency, not setting aside tens of billions of dollars to support fracked-gas infrastructure projects that will keep Europe dependent on fossils."
"At a moment when we should be leading the global mission to rapidly quit fossil fuels, the notion of seeking new and deeper fossil fuel codependence between America and Europe is patently absurd," said Wenonah Hauter, executive director at Food & Water Watch. "Climate science is clear: We must begin an aggressive global transition to clean, renewable energy now. For the Senate to promote the opposite would be a clear abdication of moral duty to current and future generations in this country and every country."
"The only way to promote real energy security is to work with Europe to rapidly end reliance on fossil fuels," said Nicole Ghio, Senior Program Manager at Friends of the Earth. "As communities around the world deal with the effects of climate change, America should be investing in renewable energy, not dirty fossil fuels."
"Whatever the geopolitics, sending more deadly fossil fuels to Europe or any other part of the world is not the answer. Natural gas is fool's gold and will inevitably lead to further destabilization of any region that relies upon it," said Bill Snape, Senior Counsel at the Center for Biological Diversity. "The future is with clean renewable energy and infrastructure. Any expenditure of taxpayer funds for fossil fuels is a colossal waste of money and a major lost opportunity."
"This bill would undermine its own stated cause. Using fossil fuels for energy diplomacy increases global tensions and decreases our national security by pouring fuel on the fire of the climate crisis. Research clearly shows that existing fossil fuel development – including gas development – contains more carbon than the world can afford to burn," said Collin Rees, Senior Campaigner at Oil Change U.S. "Any action that seeks to build out new, additional fossil fuel infrastructure flies in the face of what's needed for a just transition. We must invest in the clean energy of the future, not in dirty fuels like gas that will directly crowd out these renewable sources and lock us into climate disaster."
"Civilization is already breaking down in the face of rising climate disasters," said Ezra Silk, Director of Strategy & Policy at The Climate Mobilization. "At the very least, we must immediately halt all new climate-damaging investments, including the expansion of natural gas infrastructure. This bill would bring us yet another step closer to runaway global warming and the collapse of civilization."
"The time for climate make-believe is past", said Russell Greene, Senior Strategic Adviser to the Progressive Democrats of America. "Let's deal in truth. We are in a climate emergency and have no carbon budget left to burn."
"The clean energy revolution is inevitable – across the globe, people are already powering their communities with wind and solar," said Janet Redman, Climate Campaign Director at Greenpeace USA. "Foolishly investing billions of dollars in the oil and gas industry like this will only make the United States and our European allies fall behind in the race towards a clean energy economy. Instead of putting the fossil fuel industry on life support, it's time to clear the way towards a green and prosperous future for all."
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Your emotional freedom, inner peace, and true happiness are only a few taps away with EFT.
It wasn't until I hit my 30s that I realised how powerful our emotions can be, especially if we're still holding onto the painful memories of the past.
I found myself in yet another bad and unstable relationship and I had reached a point where I had to bite my tongue and swallow my feelings on a daily, if not hourly, basis.
Eventually, my body told me it had had enough. I had weight gain, migraines, slipped discs in my back, exhaustion, depression, and a frustration at the world that was so overwhelming that all I wanted to do was scream. But I didn't – I just swallowed everything as I had done since I was a child.
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As time went on I became very much aware of the sadness, rage, and loneliness that I carried within me from when I was younger. I felt that I had been treated unfairly through much of my childhood, and even adulthood, but what was even more important was finding a way to let go of those experiences. I didn't like holding onto these feelings. It didn't feel good and I wasn't the person that I wanted to be.
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Already accustomed to the art of meditating, I was keen to use it to move this plethora of emotions along much more quickly.
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I starting working with an EFT practitioner and within just a few sessions I was overcome with forgiveness for those who I had felt had wronged me. It wasn't long before I felt centred, peaceful, and incredibly grateful for my body, my mind and my life up until this point. I was now free.
I was intrigued by the results I was getting because, although they were helping me physically and emotionally, I also felt that, on a spiritual level, something bigger was taking place. It was like my aura was expanding. So I asked myself a question, "If I could permanently release the things from my past that no longer serve me and create a feeling of freedom, could I also then bring things into my life?" There was only one way to find out.
I began with money, as I had only just started my own business and I was struggling to attract clients. I used EFT to see what I could manifest. Then I noticed that when I started I had a memory come up from years ago that I had entirely forgotten about. It was to do with money and the fact that in my younger years I had repeatedly been told, "No, we can't afford that". I could even recall a specific incident in fine detail during which this had been said to me. I continued to work on removing the block until I felt clear and light and then continued on with my day.
The very next day I had an enquiry from a lady who needed help and she became my first paying client.
I'm not actually one for coincidences but that was a little spooky.
I kept going with EFT and even started doing it with other people who were struggling. I saw EFT mend broken hearts, end addictions, find love, manifest new jobs, and even help a lady get pregnant. All it took was to first release the past emotions that had been buried and then work on calling in the preferred outcome.
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RICHMOND, Va. – The Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, Annie Scales Rogers Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Presbyterian Seminary, first African-American woman ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and a foremost scholar of the womanist movement, died Wednesday after a brief illness. She was 68.
"Dr. Cannon was greatly admired and loved by the entire seminary community as a scholar, teacher, and friend," said Brian K. Blount, president of Union Presbyterian Seminary. "This is a difficult moment; our resurrection faith sustains us."
Cannon announced in June she had been diagnosed with acute leukemia, a medical condition that caused her to become transfusion dependent. Union responded by sponsoring a blood drive in which many faculty, staff, alumni, and students gave blood in recognition of her treatment.
The founder of the Center for Womanist Leadership, Cannon was a pioneer in the study and work of womanist theology and ethics. She lectured nationally and internationally on womanist theology and social ethics and is the author and editor of numerous articles and books.
In April, on the 44th anniversary of her ordination, she co-organized a womanist conference that critiqued the complex cultural locations and histories of today's political domain. Fourteen African-American women scholars attended the conference, including Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, activist, and author of "The Color Purple," Alice Walker.
In March, Cannon told the seminary's "Union matters!" podcast why the conference matters. She reflected on the conference's purpose and agenda in the context of her own challenges growing up black in racially segregated Kannapolis, North Carolina, in the 1950s. "I knew I had to get out of North Carolina because I hated segregation," she said. "I couldn't go to the library, couldn't go to the swimming pool, couldn't go to the YWCA. Everything was forbidden, outlawed, and you didn't want to risk doing it knowing somebody might get killed."
Cannon was ordained April 24, 1974, in Shelby, North Carolina, by the Catawba Presbytery, in the Synod of Catawba. The United Presbyterian Church – predecessor of the PC(USA) – listed 154 white women as ordained clergy at that time, according to the Presbyterian Office of Information.
She received her Bachelor of Science from Barber-Scotia College, Master of Divinity from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, and Master and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Union Theological Seminary in New York.
Cannon began teaching at Union in 2001 and received many awards for her work. She was the Lilly Distinguished Visiting Professor of Religion at Davidson College and the Sterling Brown Visiting Professor in Religion and African American Studies at Williams College. She received the distinguished professor award from Spelman College, the Lucy Craft Laney award at the Black Presbyterian Bicentennial Celebration, and was a Professor-Scholar honoree at the National Black Church Summit at Emory University. In 2011, she received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the American Academy of Religion. The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference bestowed its Beautiful Are The Feet Award to her in February.
In June, Cannon received the Excellence in Theological Education award at the General Assembly of the PC(USA) in St. Louis in recognition of her many achievements. "Teaching is my ministry," she said in a video played at the award ceremony. "I love teaching to empower, to equip, to set people free."
Cannon is survived by her mother Corine L. Cannon; sisters and brothers Sara Cannon Fleming, Doris Cannon Love, Sylvia Moon, John Cannon, and Jerry Cannon; and 21 nieces and nephews, including actor Nick Cannon and musicians Joshua Cannon Fleming and Cedric T. Love.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 14, 1 p.m. at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church, 8701 Mooresville Road, Concord, NC 28027. Viewing/Visitation will be at 12 p.m. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 10, 11:30 a.m., at Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227.
A Journey toward Equality. . .a Continual Work in Progress
It's difficult to write about one experience that stood out most while in Rwanda, because every moment of the entire trip was a memorable experience. There were so many memorable moments and experiences that were impactful; from having the opportunity to meet with the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, to meeting the Governor of the Eastern Provence. From attending an inter-faith peace celebration commemorating Rwanda's twenty-three years of peace, solidarity and reconciliation after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, to facilitating discussions with community faith leaders using the book of Jeremiah, to being Disciples–going out solo to preach in the villages in the Eastern Province, to contributing as a group to the giving of peace cows for community village members in need. Visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial allowed us to put into a visual context what we had read in course readings about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and understand why such a tragic event in Rwandan history is so important to be remembered. We then ended our visit by going on a real life African preserve safari.
Hippos sunning in the Rwanda National Reserve
Every moment of every day was filled with once in a life time experiences and opportunities to learn and encounter the unknown and take part in experiences that would surely take us all out of our realms of comfort and require us to lean on faith.
But for the sake of time and space, because I could go on forever, the one experience that stands out most for me in reflecting on our trip to Rwanda is our meeting with the Ministry and staff of Gender and Family Promotion.
The Honorable Nyirasafari Espérance serves at the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, she and her staff were very gracious and welcoming; given our sit down meeting was somewhat impromptu. Yet and still even on short notice Hon. Nyirasafari was gracious enough to take time out of her busy schedule to talk with our group about her country's great efforts and progress toward rebuilding a society based on gender equality.
ABSW Team with Min of Gender and Family and Bishop Alex from the Eastern Province
In our short conversation, Hon. Nyirasafari provided lots of insightful information on Rwanda's progress toward gender equality with their President, Paul Kagame at the helm of the effort.
According to Hon. Nyirasafari, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion is charged by the Rwandan government to ensure collaboration, coordination and implementation of appropriate policies on gender equality, women empowerment and family promotion are a success.
The Rwandan Constitution mandates that women must occupy 30% of positions in policy/decision making processes. To insure policies are kept, goals are achieved and exceeded, as a means of accountability these policies are monitored and overseen by the Republic of Rwanda's Gender Monitoring Office, which has key responsibilities in advocating for gender equality, being a point of contact/reference for information and documentation on gender equality and monitoring to insure the ratified International Gender Commitments are kept.
Rwanda's achievements in the areas of unity, reconciliation, peace, security and prosperity have given way to all citizens equally participating in the development processes. Girls and women acknowledge and cherish the value and empowerment President Paul Kagame and his leadership have given women and girls to fully live up to their potential and contribute to the nation's development process. The President's initiatives to remove all legal and social barriers that keep classism in place and many citizens from fully participating in public life have encouraged women in Rwanda to emerge successfully in the economic and social transformation of the country.
Due to his commitment to ensure gender equality and justice, President Paul Kagame has been recognized among the Global Champions for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment through his "He for She" campaign. This initiative aims at encouraging men and boys to support gender equality and women empowerment, President Kagame is committed to bridging the gender divide to attain full equality by the year 2020.
President of Rwanda
Already, efforts by the Head of State have made Rwanda a global leader in political, empowerment of women where 64% of women hold a public office and are in Parliament. This gives the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion a great opportunity to strengthen policies that promote gender equality, the protection of families and children and gives space for women to be equal in the development processes of the country; as Hon. Nyirasafari stated, "In Rwanda, the journey toward equality isn't a new one, rather it is a continuous work in progress".
Since our time was short the many more probing questions we had for the Minister couldn't be asked or answered, however we committed to stay in contact to follow their progress toward gender equality, so that we might be able to learn by their example how we might as a nation implement and to progress toward the same standards of equality among genders here the U.S.
Kescha Mason
Rwanda Blog 4: LaDonna Harris, M.Div. Student
Water: A Lesson in Humility
I'd never been on a mission before. I don't know exactly what I was expecting. Nothing I saw should have been a surprise. Yet, somehow, the level of poverty and the lack of resources and development were, in a word, shocking. Let me explain with one example.
I grew up around neighborhoods steeped in poverty. That mostly meant lack of: food, or certainly healthy food; reasonably accessible non-emergency medical care; adequate shoes and clothing, as a few examples. It may have meant lack of water, but that was usually because the water was turned off because the bill hadn't been paid. It was not because the mechanics of getting water consistently to households, or even businesses, were simply not in place. It did not mean those poverty-stricken households were accustomed to going someplace else to get "unclean water" to bring home to boil for cooking and drinking, or to use to pour down toilets as the flushing mechanism.
But in Rwanda, a country devastated by internal genocidal war, poverty, for me, was redefined; the picture redrawn by a new and humbling experience. On arrival, the first toilet I used was a hole in the floor. I experienced a variety of temporary living accommodations; some with running water, some with none, most without hot water on tap. Nearly everywhere I went, using the toilet meant using a pitcher or bucket to pour water into the toilet to flush it; including in the Governor's office.
A classmate and I wondered, "Why is it that no government or corporation has stepped in to provide villages with clean, running water?" This had been done in other "under-developed" countries; why not Rwanda? I posed the question to Bishop Alex. In his understated and politically correct manner of speaking, he said: "We find it is more expedient to partner with private investors. Others usually come with their own interests and the process takes much longer."
Shame on us! No matter what one believes about the catalyst for the Rwandan genocide, we cannot honestly deny the complicity of government and church. Now, through tragedy of unimaginable proportions, a country of humble, proud and resilient people has learned that it is safer to do without than to partner with entities that have the greatest ability to expediently provide a healthful creature comfort that we take for granted daily; clean, running, hot and cold water. So, without complaint or curse, Rwandans patiently partner with private entities that genuinely care about and respect them.
No water trucks were visible, no heavy construction machines laying pipes; just people, young and old, carrying and bicycling yellow containers of water. Water drawn from the river, they buy it to bring home; to cook with, to bathe in, to flush a toilet. If it were us, we would be appalled. We should be appalled.
LaDonna M. Harris
Master of Divinity Program


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Latvia: At least 54 dead in supermarket collapse
By Markus Salzmann
At last count, a total of 54 people have died following the collapse of the roof of a large supermarket in the Latvian capital, Riga. Another 50 injured victims have been rescued from the rubble and taken to hospitals in the region. Many people remain missing.
Among the dead are three firefighters who lost their lives when a second part of the building collapsed. Latvian media have described the disaster as the worst tragedy since the country declared independence in 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The number of casualties is set to exceed those in a ferry disaster in 1994 and the fire in a nursing home in 2007, which also claimed many lives.
The chairman of the State Child Welfare Office, Laila Rieksta-Riekstina, told the press that 16 children had lost parents, with three children losing both father and mother. Hundreds of people gathered in front of the collapsed shopping centre, laid flowers and lit candles for the dead.
A number of countries, including Russia and Poland, have offered the Latvian government aid in recovery efforts and in investigations into the cause of collapse. So far, the government in Riga has refused to take up the offers.
The collapse of the roof took place around 6 p.m. local time last Thursday at a peak shopping period, with several hundred people in the building. An area of the roof comprising around 500 square metres collapsed. According to those running the centre, the fire alarm went off about 10 times prior to the incident. Nevertheless, the building was not evacuated because there were "no obvious signs of fire."
On Saturday, rescue workers continued to search the rubble for survivors, when further sections of the roof collapsed—this time without anyone being injured. The last victims to be recovered alive were rescued on Friday night. The more than 50 injured, some seriously, were delivered to clinics across Riga and its surroundings, with a public appeal made for blood donations.
The shopping centre had been erected just two years ago and according to the Latvian media had been renovated recently. The mayor of Riga instructed the authorities to review all projects under construction by the company that built the centre. In addition to large quantities of building materials, amounts of earth had also been bunkered on the roof—although, according to a city official, the roof was not designed to take such heavy loads. BBC News reported that another factor in the collapse may have been inadequate drainage from the roof, allowing large volumes of rainwater to accumulate.
Confirming that rapid and shoddy building methods were the most probable cause of the disaster, Latvian interior minister Rihards Kozlovskis told a local television station: "It is clear that there has been a problem with fulfillment of construction requirements." The vice mayor of the capital, Andris Ameriks, told the Latvian news agency BNS that an explosion could have taken place prior to the collapse, but he gave no details. Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis convened his cabinet on Friday for a special meeting at which he announced plans to investigate the accident.
The department store was built by the Homburg Valda group, the Latvian subsidiary of the Canadian company, the Homburg International Group, and the construction company RE & RE. The shopping centre was run by the Maxima chain store consortium.
The Latvian media have reported that investigations into the cause of the accident will take some time. But the collapse of a two-year-old building, which was nominated for an architectural prize in 2011, suggests that corruption and spending cuts are among the causes.
Inhabitants of Riga expressed their concern at the levels of corruption and nepotism in the country. Taxi driver Arsenijs Smirnov told the AFP news agency: "It's probably the same old story—do it cheap and pocket the difference. But it is ordinary people who pay the real price."
Latvians have had bitter experiences with such cost-cutting measures in recent years. The country has been subjected to brutal austerity measures since the 2008 economic crisis, affecting mainly the public sector. Firefighters assisting at the Riga building collapse had to rely on support from soldiers because mass layoffs have left barely enough firemen for such a large-scale rescue operation. Since 2009, one third of all public employees in the country have been dismissed.
The hardest hit sector is the country's health service. The government has closed more than half of the 56 hospitals in the country, including its largest hospital with 650 beds. Following the draconian cuts in the health care system, adequate medical care is only possible via cash payment. Now, more than 25 percent of Latvians are estimated to lack any health insurance, and even those with insurance are expected to pay high sums for treatment by a doctor or in a clinic. Doctors and hospital staff are invariably overworked and, following a succession of wage cuts, often have a second or third job to make ends meet.
After harsh cuts to pensions, the average pension in Latvia amounts to about €80 (US$108) per month. Salaries in the public sector have declined since 2008 by 55 percent, with firefighters, emergency services staff and even doctors earning on average of between €200 and €350 per month. In addition, the state minimum wage has been slashed to €200, while the child allowance was halved.
In 2009, the economy collapsed by almost 25 percent and unemployment soared to around 21 percent. The country's budget deficit rose to 9.8 percent, and the inflation rate had already reached 15.6 percent in 2008. In 2009 and 2010, the government went on to cut public spending by 13 percent.
The cuts provoked a massive wave of emigration. Riga alone lost more than 100,000 people last year, and the country's population has declined by 10 percent since 2008. A similar development has taken place in neighboring Estonia and Lithuania, where deep austerity measures were also implemented.
The radical attacks on the living standards of the population in Latvia have won the praise of the European Union (EU) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), which have gone on to salute the right-wing government of Latvia. Just last month, the president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, praised the brutal austerity measures that Latvia has undertaken to prepare for its entry into the eurozone.
"I am pleased that Latvia is strengthening its position in the heart of Europe with the introduction of the euro in the coming year," Draghi declared at a conference in the Latvian capital on Thursday. "The people here have shown a remarkable determination to overcome their difficulties and meet the criteria for adopting the euro," Draghi said. At the same time, Draghi called on the Latvian government to continue its "reform policy".
The austerity measures introduced following the 2008 economic crisis were used very deliberately to advance the country's entry into the eurozone. The accession treaty contains a clause specifying that the euro can be introduced as soon as Latvia fulfills its so-called convergence criteria.
Latvia is due to switch to the euro next year, although the majority of the population are against it. According to a survey by the SKDS market research company, only 22 percent of Latvia's population support the introduction of the European common currency. About 53 percent oppose it. Accession to the eurozone will invariably deepen the crisis in Latvia and lead to a rapid increase in prices, such as took place in neighboring Estonia after it introduced the euro in 2011.
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Murdoch puts mockers on Melbourne Club moves against Abbott
By Rodney E. Lever | 20 January 2014, 6:00pm | comments |
It's been a bruising first four months for new PM Tony Abbott, but he isn't down for the count just yet. (Image via news.com.au)
Liberal powerbrokers allegedly make moves to try and replace Tony Abbott as prime minister — but the Sun King won't have a bar of it, reports Rodney E. Lever.
In the whispering gallery that buzzes through Australian politics these days, word has reached me from a former colleague at The Advertiser that the South Australian Liberal establishment wants to organise a party spill in Canberra before Parliament begins its 2014 sittings.
The word is that Liberal powerbrokers in the states where the population is suffering across the huge range of bushfire areas, want Julie Bishop to replace Tony Abbott as prime minister.
Further news is that Rupert Murdoch has knocked the idea on the head. He wants Abbott to stay! He can manipulate Abbott. Murdoch can't stand women anymore. Three times bitten, never again! He has allowed too many women to ruin his life.
This, however, has not daunted former Liberal luminaries like Malcolm Fraser, Alexander Downer and Nick Minchin — all of whom are aghast at the performance of the current Federal Government over the past few months. Prime Minister Abbott has almost disappeared from the political radar and seems unable to cope with the mess he has created and remains terrified of real reporters asking real questions.
Most Australians, even many living in Victoria, would not be aware of The Melbourne Club, situated just an easy walk from the old Herald and Weekly Times office in Flinders Street, across the road from the hotel owned by Lou Richards, who played 250 games for the Collingwood Football Club and was given the pub licence by the notorious John Wren. (Lou Richards, 91, was a good friend of mine for many years).
The Melbourne Club is central to Australian Liberalism and Tony Abbott has never been invited. Bob Menzies was a member and so was Andrew Peacock and Malcolm Fraser. For years, the Club played a central role in Victorian and the wider Australian establishment. Their power may have eroded after Menzies and Harold Holt, but they still pack a clout.
Should the wheel turn to Julie Bishop, however, she carries a tonne of garbage connected with the vicious misogyny campaign against Julia Gillard last year forcing her to defend wild and unproven allegations of impropriety. Julie Bishop is a proven liar and has nothing in her favour except the fact that she has been snaking through the LNP political vacuum for a long time.
There is no one else in sight in the Liberal ranks: Malcolm Turnbull? He tried once and failed embarrassingly as party leader and so far shows no inclination towards another turn and does not have the numbers, anyway. Who else: Christopher Pyne perhaps. Ugh! Scott Morrison? Yuck! Bronwyn Bishop? Help!
It appears that Australians may be stuck with Prime Minister Abbott for another two and a half years. But one more slip and they might have to invite John Winston Howard back again — perhaps in a wheelchair like the shadow of Franklin D Roosevelt emerging from the grave. Or, even worse, it might have to be Downer.
Rupert Murdoch personally organised the campaign that tripped up Labor in its last term. He imported headline wizard Col Allan from America. But now the witty headlines have rebounded against his own objectives.
In this act, Rupert Murdoch has shown himself to be a pervert. I choose that word carefully.
In Britain, he has perverted journalism with no less personal guilt than the members of his staff in the dock at the Old Bailey. In America, he has perverted journalism with his New York Post and his Fox News network. In Australia he grandly perverted the 2013 election with the force of his entire newspaper monopoly.
State governments around the country are lining up now for their chances in the coming electoral cycle. Most of them are caught up in nasty errors of their own making.
The political landscape may be soon about to change for the better.
Editor's note: In a previous version of this piece, we said Lou Richards had died in September 2013. This was incorrect; Lou Richards is still alive and kicking. We apologise for this unfortunate mistake.
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Q: How iOS HTML5 video player detects a file type? Now i am implementing a video playback on my site and for mobile devices i use HTML 5 video player:
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In src attribute stored url to php file which output a contents of video file. MIME-type of file i don't know(it's dynamic) so i send content type header - application/octet-stream.
And my iPhone cant play this video: screenshot
So Question: How to force the player to play videos?
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As I understand, you have to specify in your MIME type a real video type (vs application/octet-stream). You mentioned that it's dynamic, however on the server side you know which file are you reading (so, you can figure out file format).
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HomeNewsFull recoveries expected after dramatic Cowie Creek crash
Full recoveries expected after dramatic Cowie Creek crash
An image of the closure following the crash, courtesy DriveBC.
FANNY BAY, B.C. – Five people were taken to hospital following a single-vehicle collision on Sunday.
Constable Marek Nowak with North Island Traffic Services said the incident happened around Cowie Creek at about 2 p.m.
He noted that the pickup truck went off of Highway 19 and ended up in the grass median just before the Cowie Creek bridge. He said the vehicle crashed through the guardrail and the vehicle ended up partially in the creek.
Fortunately, the occupants were not submerged in the water and all five were recovered. Search and rescue crews from the Arrowsmith region and Comox Valley Search and Rescue assisted in getting the occupants to emergency crews.
"They were all recovered and transported to the hospital," Nowak said.
"Four ended up at the Comox Valley hospital, and one person was airlifted to Victoria as her injuries seemed to be more severe, but they were all expected to make a full recovery."
Nowak noted that at this point, there has been "some indication" that the collision was caused by a "driver error" due to the sun glare along the road.
"He was travelling southbound and the sun was quite low after a full day of skiing at Mount Washington, but no alcohol or aggravating factors are present," he said.
He added that there were three adults in the vehicle, in their late 20s and early 30s, along with two children, age 10 and 11.
"The vehicle was not recovered until this morning, so we have to look at what we can recover from that, and then we will be putting it all together," Nowak said.
"They were travelling southbound in the passing lane, but they were not passing at the time. There were other independent witnesses that saw it, and they did not indicate any dangerous (notices) about their driving, so it does appear to (have been caused) by a temporary distraction caused by the sun glare."
Southbound lanes on Highway 19, south of Cumberland between Buckley Bay Road and Hastings Road were closed for about 90 minutes after the crash.
A detour was in place along Highway 19A while the closure was in effect.


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The situation soured for Petri Lehtinen as investigators accused him of being an intoxicated potty-mouth and of calling a locksmith a liar, according to a sheriff's report.
Martin County Sheriff's officials encountered Lehtinen, 44, on Aug. 8 after being called to a disturbance at an address on Southeast Loxahatchee River Road in Jupiter.
A 71-year-old man identified as the victim said he and his neighbor – Lehtinen – had been in an altercation earlier.
"As I was listening to (the victim's) side of the story, Mr. Lehtinen was yelling profanity and was obviously intoxicated," the report states. "He could barely stand up so he was laying on the (victim's) front lawn."
According to the report, what sparked the situation was the fact that Lehtinen got locked out of his house. He called a locksmith to get him in his residence.
Lehtinen refused to pay the locksmith when the job was done. He used bad language, calling the locksmith a "(expletive) liar."
Lehtinen also said the locksmith was a police officer.
The locksmith apparently was a locksmith.
"All this time, he was cursing and carrying on," the report states.
Lehtinen, of the 19100 block of Southeast Loxahatchee River Road in Jupiter, was arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge.
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India tour of NZ: Shami, Rohit return to T20I squad
Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma, who were rested for India's three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, have returned to the squad for the tour of New Zealand.
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Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma have returned after being rested for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. - R.V. MOORTHY
The M.S.K. Prasad-led national selection committee has named a 16-member T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand starting January 24 in Auckland.
Vice-captain Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Mohammed Shami have returned to the squad, with Sanju Samson making way for Rohit.
Shami and Rohit had been rested for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Navdeep Saini, playing in place of Shami, finished as the highest wicket-taker in the series and Samson ended a five-year wait to return to the playing XI after featuring in the third T20I in Pune.
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Tamil Nadu's Vijay Shankar has replaced Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the shadow tour after the Baroda all-rounder failed a fitness test before the departure to New Zealand.
India squad for New Zealand T20I series: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
Richa Ghosh: 'Never thought it will happen so fast'
ICC U-19 World Cup warm-up: India thumps Afghanistan by 211 runs
BCCI wants Madan Lal, Gambhir to be part of CAC


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Soil Fungi
Fungi Reproduction
Kingdom Fungi
Fungi Infection
Yeast Fungi
Fungi Growth
Algae Fungi
How Many Species of Fungi are There?
There are about 75,000 scientifically identified species of fungi, with scientists believing there may be as many as a million fungal species yet unidentified. As differing species may look the same superficially, classifying them accurately is difficult, and usually requires the application of molecular tools such as DNA sequencing. As DNA sequencing is still relatively expensive, even for fungi with genomes far shorter than mammals, it will likely be many decades before the majority are classified with certainty.
Common types include molds — which grow in strands called hyphae, mushrooms — fruiting bodies of fungal colonies, and yeasts — the name for any single-celled fungi. However, these are broad terms, and molds, yeasts, and mushrooms can be found across several taxonomic categories. Fungal classification at the phyla level is complicated, and is constantly being reshuffled. Fungi were first misclassified as plants, but subsequent investigations found they actually have more in common with animals. Like plants and animals, they are eukaryotes.
Oyster mushrooms, or Pleurotus ostreatus.
Phylogenetically, there are seven phyla of fungi. The first is the Chytridiomycota, or chytrids, the most primitive form, with about 1,000 identified species. These produce spores with flagella (zoospores), and go after amphibians, maize, alfalfa, potatoes, and other vulnerable organisms. These are most representative of the types that lived throughout the Paleozoic era, being primarily aquatic.
Shiitake mushrooms, a fungus, have the scientific name Lentinula edodes.
Blastocladiomycota is the second phlya, only created as a distinct category in 2007. Like the chytrids, they use zoospores to reproduce, and parasitic of all major eukaryotic groups. The third phyla, Neocallimastigomycota, are anaerobic fungi that primarily occupy the stomachs of ruminants. Their name contains the Greek suffix referring to whips, -mastix, for their numerous flagella. The second and third phyla were both initially misclassified as chytrids.
Chytridiomycota produce spores and target potatoes.
The fourth phyla are the more familiar Zygomycota, named for the hardy spherical spores they produce. If you see a fungus with tiny dots at the tips of the hyphae (filaments), that's Zygomycota. There are over 600 species of this genus, and it includes black bread mold, one of the most frequently sighted by humans. Another is Pilobolus, which is capable of ejecting spores several meters through the air.
Alfalfa is a target of chytridiomycota.
The fifth phyla are the Glomeromycota, known as Arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) fungi. Basically, that term means "tree fungi." They can be found in large numbers in the roots of more than 80% of families of vascular plants. This relationship is symbiotic and ancient, extending back at least 460 million years, to the beginning of plant life on land.
The sixth phyla are the Ascomycota, known as sac fungi. These make distinct spherical sacs to hold their spores, and contain the most species out of all the phyla. Examples include Penicillium, morels, truffles, Baker's yeast, lichens, powdery mildews, and many others. Many of this phyla are plant-pathogenic.
Black truffles come from a fungus.
The seventh phyla are the Basidiomycota, or the club fungi. This group contains most common mushrooms. It is distinguished by the presence of a spore-producing structure called the basidium, more commonly known as a cap. Along with Ascomycota, they are known as Higher Fungi.
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We have the feeling that you are on the brink of a big leap forward in the evolution of your consciousness, and we are focusing our attention on the way you are receiving the energies that are upon you. How we gauge your progress is by how much you are able to assimilate when you are given a large dose of high frequency energy, and we are very pleased by what we have seen so far.
We see you opening up to receive the energies of the solstice, and in so doing, you are also opening yourselves up to more of what you have asked for. This means that energies that have been waiting for you to relax and receive have been entering your physical body, your cells, your chakras, and your DNA. We are seeing a transformation amongst many of you, and those of you who are experiencing the transformation can feel it.
You have sensed your own readiness, and now that you are assimilating that which you have been given, there is a small waiting period before you will actually see the physical results. You are chartering new territory here, and it is wonderful to witness the expansion of the human collective consciousness.
Those of you who are able as individuals to take what you have been given and use it are responsible for the expansion of the collective consciousness, and you need to give yourselves credit because no one else is going to. And also, you deserve it. You have earned the credit you are getting from us, and you have earned the credit that you need to give to yourselves.
There is much more ahead of you, but now is a time to celebrate. Now is a time to luxuriate in the energies that you have been willing and able to receive. Now is a time to wait for inspiration, because it's coming. You are inspiring us as well, and we see many collaborations in the future between humanity and beings in the higher realms.


When my older son was little, he would come home from school and make a beeline straight through the house to the backyard swing set. We called it swing therapy: after a day of staying on task and holding in fidgets, he would desperately need to decompress. Rain, snow, sleet or hail, he'd be out there, parka hood up, face invisible, pumping out the day's frustrations while he sang "I've Been Working on the Railroad" or "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at the top of his lungs.
He's in high school now, so these days, instead of swing therapy, he plunks down on the couch and turns on recordings of the previous night's The Daily Show and The Colbert Report episodes in order to unwind…which is precisely how we all wound up making the trek from New York to Washington, D.C. last weekend to attend The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. We are not an athletic family, so bonding over a football rink or a baseball gridiron just isn't in the cards for us. But an afternoon of music and media criticism? With the added promise of pithy placards and politically-themed cosplay?
I believe I told my son "Yes!" before the words "hey, uhhhh, I was THINKING…" were even out of his mouth.
Do not assume that ATMs will have cash or that trains will have room, that you'll be able to call or live-tweet from your cell phone, or that your little claustrophobia issue from five years ago has actually been forever resolved. Prepare yourself mentally for the unexpected and inconvenient, Padawan. It is part of the gig. And if you think of it, accessorize with good walking shoes.
I'm not kidding about that claustrophobia. While Steven Colbert's "approximately 6 billion" headcount was likely off…it sure didn't feel that way at the time. Current estimates of the rally hover in the 200,000 to 215,000 range…and THAT is a lot of meat (20 million pounds according to our friends at Mythbusters), even for the National Mall.
Our first rally redoubt was so crowded that my 11 year old could see nothing and momentarily considered napping until the rally was done. After I'd finished shouting, "Did they nap at Woodstock?" I realized that he wasn't able to participate in even the simple "wave" and sound experiments organized by our Mythbuster heroes Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, due to his line-of-sight limitations, so we decided to move on.
Our second site had space and some height (with the added advantage of readily-accessible, fresh-grilled sausage), so the 11 year old could finally see the goings-on via distant JumboTron. We were able to clearly hear his favorite segment of the day–a Jusuf Islam/Ozzie Osbourne/O' Jays Peace Train/Crazy Train/Love Train montage. However, after watching my most-favorite-singer-ever Jeff Tweedy duet inaudibly with Mavis Staples, we opted to move on through the throng a second time.
And that was when we hit sweet "in-a-stampede-you-will-be-impaled-against-this-fence-and-then trampled-to-death, shade-of-the-JumboTron" pay dirt. What we lacked in personal space or torso-mobility, we made up for with complete audio-visual accessibility and crowd-mates who smelled subtly of Old Spice. It was great to see my eleven year old laughing open-mouthed at R2-D2's surprise appearance and to hear both boys whooping enthusiastically at Jon Stewart's closing call for moderation, humility and mutual respect.
I liked it. I thought the rally was brilliant and funny. And what made me feel really good…was the idea that Democrats and Republicans and people of all different religions were invited to join the same event. Like maybe we are all going to start working together to solve these problems we're dealing with.


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Alumni Chronicles
University of Phoenix Survey Finds That Education Matters When Americans Cast Their Ballots, yet Only 16 Percent Would Consider Teaching as a Profession
By University of Phoenix
November 29, 2016 • 3 minute read
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New Data Shows That Americans Value Teachers, but View Them as Underappreciated and Underpaid
PHOENIX, November 29, 2016 — A recent University of Phoenix® College of Education survey conducted by Morning Consult revealed that 80 percent of respondents cited K-12 education funding as important in this year's election[1]. This response indicates that education matters to voters, yet only 16 percent have actually considered teaching as a profession, even as the nation currently faces a teacher shortage[2]. What's more, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that opportunities in teaching will only continue to grow between 2014 and 2024[3].
Compounding the issue, the study indicates that American voters esteem the K-12 teaching profession within the community, ranking the profession higher than infrastructure, food establishments and retail.
Highlights from the survey include:
84 percent of voters say K-12 teachers are important to their community
69 percent of voters who have considered pursuing a K-12 teaching career say it is because they want to make a difference in children's lives
59 percent of voters consider teaching to be a fulfilling profession
Additionally, the same study indicates that teachers are viewed as both underappreciated and underpaid:
68 percent of voters say the U.S. does not do enough to reward and incentivize teachers
Over half of voters (54 percent) say the U.S. generally values its teachers less than other industrialized nations
The top two reasons that hold people back from pursuing a K-12 teaching career are the time it would take to return to school (41 percent) and low salaries (37 percent)
The study reveals a discrepancy between the value Americans place on education and our teachers, and how they are compensated for their work, and this may be a factor in the persisting teacher shortage.
According to Pamela Roggeman, academic dean for University of Phoenix® College of Education, teacher retention may help to address this issue. "Teacher retention is key in addressing the teacher shortage—making sure teachers are learner-ready from day one, current in the most effective educational strategies, and have a plan for continuous professional growth. This is what sets teachers up helping students to achieve," said Roggeman. "A huge step toward teacher retention is to reward teachers by helping them be seen and feel like respected leaders in the classroom."
"As the opportunities and need for teachers continue to expand, so must the opportunities for preparation and education," she continued. "Programs that can equip new and prospective educators with the best tools for navigating the field are an important first step in changing the perceptions that surround K-12 teachers today."
For more information about teacher preparation programs, continuing teacher education and professional development programs at University of Phoenix, visit phoenix.edu/education.
Learn more about programs offered through the College of Education.
A national sample of 2,502 registered U.S. voters completed the online survey, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of University of Phoenix, from July 22-24, 2016. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of +/- two percentage points. For complete survey methodology, please contact Becky Frost.
About University of Phoenix® College of Education
University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The College of Education provides bachelor's and master's degree programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen their professional knowledge. With education programs available throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17 years of professional experience to the classroom. For more information, visit phoenix.edu/education.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu.
[1] A national sample of 2,502 registered U.S. voters completed the online survey, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of University of Phoenix from July 22-24, 2016. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of +/- two percentage points. For complete survey methodology, please contact Becky Frost at becky.frost@apollo.edu.
[2] http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.pdf
[3] http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2016/article/education-jobs-teaching-for-a-living.html
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import React from 'react';
import { shallow } from 'enzyme';
import { shallowToJson } from 'enzyme-to-json';
import { Plain } from './Grid';
import Cell from './Cell';

function makeTestGrid(size = 20, status = 'running', flagged = false, opened = false, dispatch = {}) {
  const testGridProp = {
    width: 1,
    height: 1,
    cells: new Array(size).fill(undefined).map((cell, i) => ({
      index: i,
      flagged,
      opened,
      value: 2
    }))
  };
  return shallow(<Plain
    grid={testGridProp}
    status={status}
    {...dispatch}
  />);
}

test('Snapshot', () => {
  const component = makeTestGrid();
  const tree = shallowToJson(component);
  expect(tree).toMatchSnapshot();
});

test('Should render a number of cells based off grid.cells prop', () => {
  const gridSize = 80;
  const component = makeTestGrid(gridSize);
  expect(component.find(Cell).length).toEqual(gridSize);
});

test('Should pass cell props correctly to child Cell component', () => {
  const gridSize = 1;
  const component = makeTestGrid(gridSize);
  const child = component.find(Cell);
  const childProps = child.props();
  expect(child.length).toEqual(gridSize);
  expect(childProps.index).toEqual(0);
  expect(childProps.flagged).toEqual(false);
  expect(childProps.opened).toEqual(false);
  expect(childProps.value).toEqual(2);
  expect(childProps.handleLeftClick).toBeDefined();
  expect(childProps.handleRightClick).toBeDefined();
});

test('Should NOT pass handleLeftClick/handleRightClick to an opened cell', () => {
  const component = makeTestGrid(1, 'running', false, true);
  const child = component.find(Cell);
  const childProps = child.props();
  expect(childProps.handleLeftClick).toBeUndefined();
  expect(childProps.handleRightClick).toBeUndefined();
});

test('Should NOT pass handleLeftClick to a flagged cell, but should pass handleRightClick', () => {
  const component = makeTestGrid(1, 'running', true, false);
  const child = component.find(Cell);
  const childProps = child.props();
  expect(childProps.handleLeftClick).toBeUndefined();
  expect(childProps.handleRightClick).toBeDefined();
});

test('Should NOT pass handleLeftClick/handleRightClick if the game is won', () => {
  const component = makeTestGrid(1, 'won', false, false);
  const child = component.find(Cell);
  const childProps = child.props();
  expect(childProps.handleLeftClick).toBeUndefined();
  expect(childProps.handleRightClick).toBeUndefined();
});

test('Should NOT pass handleLeftClick/handleRightClick if the game is lost', () => {
  const component = makeTestGrid(1, 'lost', false, false);
  const child = component.find(Cell);
  const childProps = child.props();
  expect(childProps.handleLeftClick).toBeUndefined();
  expect(childProps.handleRightClick).toBeUndefined();
});

test('handleLeftClickMethod should dispatch initGame when status is init', () => {
  const initFunc = jest.fn();
  const cellFunc = jest.fn();
  const bombFunc = jest.fn();
  const toggleFunc = jest.fn();
  const component = makeTestGrid(20, 'init', false, false, {
    dispatchInitGame: initFunc,
    dispatchOpenCell: cellFunc,
    dispatchOpenBomb: bombFunc,
    dispatchToggleFlag: toggleFunc
  });
  component.instance().handleLeftClick(0, '1');
  expect(initFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
  expect(cellFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(bombFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(toggleFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
});

test('handleLeftClickMethod should dispatch openCell when value is not X', () => {
  const initFunc = jest.fn();
  const cellFunc = jest.fn();
  const bombFunc = jest.fn();
  const toggleFunc = jest.fn();
  const component = makeTestGrid(20, 'running', false, false, {
    dispatchInitGame: initFunc,
    dispatchOpenCell: cellFunc,
    dispatchOpenBomb: bombFunc,
    dispatchToggleFlag: toggleFunc
  });
  component.instance().handleLeftClick(0, ' ');
  expect(initFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(cellFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
  expect(bombFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(toggleFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
});

test('handleLeftClickMethod should dispatch openBomb when value is X', () => {
  const initFunc = jest.fn();
  const cellFunc = jest.fn();
  const bombFunc = jest.fn();
  const toggleFunc = jest.fn();
  const component = makeTestGrid(20, 'running', false, false, {
    dispatchInitGame: initFunc,
    dispatchOpenCell: cellFunc,
    dispatchOpenBomb: bombFunc,
    dispatchToggleFlag: toggleFunc
  });
  component.instance().handleLeftClick(0, 'X');
  expect(initFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(cellFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(bombFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
  expect(toggleFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
});

test('handleRightClickMethod should dispatch toggleFlag', () => {
  const initFunc = jest.fn();
  const cellFunc = jest.fn();
  const bombFunc = jest.fn();
  const toggleFunc = jest.fn();
  const component = makeTestGrid(20, 'running', false, false, {
    dispatchInitGame: initFunc,
    dispatchOpenCell: cellFunc,
    dispatchOpenBomb: bombFunc,
    dispatchToggleFlag: toggleFunc
  });
  component.instance().handleRightClick(0, '4');
  expect(initFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(cellFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(bombFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(0);
  expect(toggleFunc).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
});

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