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package org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config;

import com.google.common.base.Supplier;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;
import com.google.common.collect.Maps;
import com.google.common.collect.Multimap;
import com.google.common.collect.Multimaps;
import com.google.common.collect.Sets;
import lombok.Data;
import net.minecraft.resources.ResourceLocation;
import net.minecraftforge.common.ForgeConfigSpec;
import net.minecraftforge.eventbus.api.SubscribeEvent;
import net.minecraftforge.fml.ModLoadingContext;
import net.minecraftforge.fml.config.ModConfig;
import net.minecraftforge.fml.event.config.ModConfigEvent;
import net.minecraftforge.fml.javafmlmod.FMLJavaModLoadingContext;
import net.minecraftforge.registries.IForgeRegistry;
import net.minecraftforge.registries.RegisterEvent;
import org.apache.commons.lang3.tuple.Pair;
import org.apache.logging.log4j.Level;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config.configurabletypeaction.ConfigurableTypeAction;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config.extendedconfig.BlockConfig;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config.extendedconfig.ExtendedConfig;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config.extendedconfig.ExtendedConfigForge;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config.extendedconfig.FluidConfig;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.config.extendedconfig.ItemConfig;
import org.cyclops.cyclopscore.init.ModBase;

import javax.annotation.Nullable;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.EnumMap;
import java.util.LinkedHashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.concurrent.Callable;

/**
 * Create config file and register items and blocks from the given ExtendedConfigs.
 * @author rubensworks
 *
 */
@SuppressWarnings("rawtypes")
@Data
public class ConfigHandler {

    private final ModBase mod;
    private final LinkedHashSet<ExtendedConfig<?, ?>> configurables = new LinkedHashSet<>();
    private final Map<String, ExtendedConfig<?, ?>> configDictionary = Maps.newHashMap();
    private final Set<String> categories = Sets.newHashSet();
    private final Map<String, ConfigurablePropertyData> commandableProperties = Maps.newHashMap();
    private final Multimap<String, Pair<ExtendedConfigForge<?, ?>, Callable<?>>> registryEntriesHolder = Multimaps.newListMultimap(Maps.<String, Collection<Pair<ExtendedConfigForge<?, ?>, Callable<?>>>>newHashMap(), new Supplier<List<Pair<ExtendedConfigForge<?, ?>, Callable<?>>>>() {
        // Compiler complains when this is replaced with a lambda :-(
        @Override
        public List<Pair<ExtendedConfigForge<?, ?>, Callable<?>>> get() {
            return Lists.newArrayList();
        }
    });
    private Set<String> registryEventPassed = Sets.newHashSet();

    public ConfigHandler(ModBase mod) {
        this.mod = mod;
        FMLJavaModLoadingContext.get().getModEventBus().register(this);
    }

    /**
     * Initialize the configs by running builders through all relevant parts.
     * @param configInitializers A collection of additional initializers to run the config builders through.
     */
    public void initialize(Collection<IConfigInitializer> configInitializers) {
        Map<ModConfig.Type, ForgeConfigSpec.Builder> configBuilders = new EnumMap<>(ModConfig.Type.class);

        // Pass config builder to all configurables
        for (ExtendedConfig<?, ?> eConfig : this.configurables) {
            ForgeConfigSpec.Builder configBuilder = configBuilders.get(ModConfig.Type.COMMON);
            if (configBuilder == null) {
                configBuilder = new ForgeConfigSpec.Builder();
                configBuilders.put(ModConfig.Type.COMMON, configBuilder);
            }
            addCategory(eConfig.getConfigurableType().getCategory());

            // Save additional properties
            for (ConfigurablePropertyData configProperty : eConfig.configProperties.values()) {
                ForgeConfigSpec.Builder configBuilderProperty = configBuilders.get(configProperty.getConfigLocation());
                if (configBuilderProperty == null) {
                    configBuilderProperty = new ForgeConfigSpec.Builder();
                    configBuilders.put(configProperty.getConfigLocation(), configBuilderProperty);
                }
                categories.add(configProperty.getCategory());
                configProperty.onConfigInit(configBuilder);
                if (configProperty.isCommandable()) {
                    commandableProperties.put(configProperty.getName(), configProperty);
                }
            }
        }

        // Handle all config initializers
        for (IConfigInitializer configInitializer : configInitializers) {
            configInitializer.initializeConfig(configBuilders);
        }

        // Finalize config builders to config specs, and register them
        for (Map.Entry<ModConfig.Type, ForgeConfigSpec.Builder> entry : configBuilders.entrySet()) {
            ModLoadingContext.get().registerConfig(entry.getKey(), entry.getValue().build());
        }
    }

    @SubscribeEvent
    public void onLoad(ModConfigEvent.Loading configEvent) {
        this.mod.log(Level.TRACE, "Load config");
        syncProcessedConfigs(configEvent.getConfig(), false);
    }

    @SubscribeEvent
    public void onReload(ModConfigEvent.Reloading configEvent) {
        this.mod.log(Level.TRACE, "Reload config");
        syncProcessedConfigs(configEvent.getConfig(), true);
    }

    public boolean addConfigurable(ExtendedConfig<?, ?> e) {
        addToConfigDictionary(e);
        return configurables.add(e);
    }

    public void addToConfigDictionary(ExtendedConfig<?, ?> e) {
        if (e instanceof BlockConfig || e instanceof ItemConfig || e instanceof FluidConfig) {
            configDictionary.put(e.getNamedId(), e);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Iterate over the given ExtendedConfigs to read/write the config and register the given elements
     * This also sets the config of this instance.
     * This is called during mod construction.
     */
    public void loadModInit() {
        for (ExtendedConfig<?, ?> eConfig : this.configurables) {
            mod.log(Level.TRACE, "Registering " + eConfig.getNamedId());
            eConfig.getConfigurableType().getConfigurableTypeAction().onRegisterModInit(eConfig);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Iterate over the given ExtendedConfigs and call {@link ConfigurableTypeAction#onRegisterForge(ExtendedConfig)}
     * during the {@link net.minecraftforge.registries.NewRegistryEvent} event.
     */
    public void loadForgeRegistries() {
        for (ExtendedConfig<?, ?> eConfig : this.configurables) {
            eConfig.getConfigurableType().getConfigurableTypeAction().onRegisterForge(eConfig);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Iterate over the given ExtendedConfigs and call {@link ConfigurableTypeAction#onRegisterForgeFilled(ExtendedConfig)}
     * during the {@link RegisterEvent} event.
     */
    public void loadForgeRegistriesFilled() {
        for (ExtendedConfig<?, ?> eConfig : this.configurables) {
            eConfig.getConfigurableType().getConfigurableTypeAction().onRegisterForgeFilled(eConfig);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Iterate over the given ExtendedConfigs and call {@link ConfigurableTypeAction#onRegisterSetup(ExtendedConfig)}
     * during the {@link net.minecraftforge.fml.event.lifecycle.FMLCommonSetupEvent}.
     */
    public void loadSetup() {
        for (ExtendedConfig<?, ?> eConfig : this.configurables) {
            eConfig.getConfigurableType().getConfigurableTypeAction().onRegisterSetup(eConfig);
            eConfig.onRegistered();
        }
    }

    /**
     * Add a config category.
     * @param category The category to add.
     */
    public void addCategory(String category) {
        categories.add(category);
    }

    /**
     * Sync the config values that were already loaded.
     * This will update the values in-game and in the config file.
     * @param config The mod config that is being loaded.
     * @param reload If we are reloading, otherwise this is an initial load.
     */
    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    public void syncProcessedConfigs(ModConfig config, boolean reload) {
        for(ExtendedConfig<?, ?> eConfig : this.configurables) {
            // Re-save additional properties
            for(ConfigurablePropertyData configProperty : eConfig.configProperties.values()) {
                if (configProperty.getConfigLocation() == config.getType()) {
                    configProperty.saveToField();
                    eConfig.onConfigPropertyReload(configProperty, reload);
                }
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * Get the map of config nameid to config.
     * @return The dictionary.
     */
    public Map<String, ExtendedConfig<?, ?>> getDictionary() {
        return configDictionary;
    }

    /**
     * Register the given entry to the given registry.
     * This method will safely wait until the correct registry event for registering the entry.
     * @param registry The registry.
     * @param config The config.
     * @param callback A callback that will be called when the entry is registered.
     * @param <V> The entry type.
     */
    public <V> void registerToRegistry(IForgeRegistry<? super V> registry,
                                       ExtendedConfigForge<?, V> config,
                                       @Nullable Callable<?> callback) {
        if (this.registryEventPassed.contains(registry.getRegistryKey().toString())) {
            throw new IllegalStateException(String.format("Tried registering %s after its registration event.",
                    config.getNamedId()));
        }
        registryEntriesHolder.put(registry.getRegistryKey().toString(), Pair.of(config, callback));
    }

    @SubscribeEvent
    public void onRegistryEvent(RegisterEvent event) {
        if (event.getForgeRegistry() != null) {
            this.registryEventPassed.add(event.getRegistryKey().toString());
            IForgeRegistry registry = event.getForgeRegistry();
            registryEntriesHolder.get(registry.getRegistryKey().toString()).forEach((pair) -> {
                ExtendedConfigForge<?, ?> config = pair.getLeft();
                registry.register(new ResourceLocation(config.getMod().getModId(), config.getNamedId()), config.getInstance());
                try {
                    if (pair.getRight() != null) {
                        pair.getRight().call();
                    }
                } catch (Exception e) {
                    e.printStackTrace();
                }
            });
        }
    }
}

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Kelvin Thomas.
The Hotel End > Forum > The Hotel End > Cobblers Corner > Kelvin Thomas.
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Author Topic: Kelvin Thomas. (Read 7295 times)
Ralap
A few on here will know me, some well, I'm not the sort to spread a rumour for a bit of fun. I was wondering though if anyone else had heard of talk that a very wealthy money man is buying into Oxford Utd in a big way and Kelvin is returning as Chairman?
If the amount of money being talked of is true he can hardly be blamed for taking the opportunity I guess it would leave things here seriously up in the air again if true.
Probably (hopefully) nothing to it.
Re: Kelvin Thomas.
If he goes he goes, you can give us more details on the rumoured Oxford takeover, who ? how much ? Etc.
guest2487
I'd rather he didn't leave but echo the sentiments if he does he does. It's been clear he's not around for the long haul since day one.
St Edmundsbury Cobbler
And can't he persuade them to come to Sixfields
Jeema 3:16
Starmer87
If its true and he goes I think most of us will be gutted but he owes us nothing just like wilder we owe them everything. Just for the fact we all are on here with our opinions about a club that nearly wasnt be here without them
Eastleigh Chairman?
Kingsthorpe Cobbler
Sorry if I'm appearing a bit thick. But why would he become chairman at Oxford? Surely, the new money man would become the chairman. Plus he would need to find a buyer here first, doesn't he?
According to the radio today, all the directors etc were jumping out of their seats when we scored and at the end of the game, doesn't sound like people who are jumping ship.
This is where it seemingly gets a little cliched. I was told billionaire, possibly Russian, who wanted to buy Reading at one point. Wants to buy Oxford out right including the stadium.
St Edmunds, I don't think we could come close to being anywhere near as attractive a proposition as the university City. He may have links with the University itself too.
That's the lot, all I was told.
Hopefully it's all bollo and Kelvin continues to try to untangle legalities here and do something with that monstrosity over on the East side.
Quote from: Kingsthorpe Cobbler on March 11, 2017, 20:19:17 pm
Chairman/front man? I don't know but I certainly don't think you are being thick. Kelvin isn't the money here is he, isn't he just the front man ?
wrigleys
I think KT would like the fans to think he is just the front man but I think he is actually the money as well - which is why there isn't much of it
Intravenous real ale at Sixfields. Make it happen
Quote from: Ralap on March 11, 2017, 20:36:10 pm
Still doesn't explain why he would like to be a 'front man' to an unknown Russian, that he doesn't have any connection with. Plus, as I said previous. He still needs to find a buyer here first, he can't just step down, can he? His consortium has still put a lot of money in, this will be lost if he walks away.
He is the Chairman, not the owner, so why would he need to find a buyer first ?
The club would be forced to pay back what he has put in, probably over a number of years. If we can't pay him we end up going to liquidation. Simples
I dont really think that Thomas has put that much money in.
Quote from: wrigleys on March 11, 2017, 21:08:05 pm
So, he saves us from the brink to then put us back in trouble again? Somehow I don't think so, he says hopefully!
Why would it put us into trouble if he leaves ?
Because any money he has personally put in would need to be repaid. Unless, he agreed to waive it, which I doubt.
He has always stated that he is not the person who has put the money in. He is just the Chairman.
Don't be daft..
What does the Marquis think of this rumour?
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Greater love has made a way to You.
For my sin You died and rose again.
Father God with all my heart I sing.
I open my heart, I want to be closer, closer to You.
You have heard the desperate cry in me.
I understand the cross The sacrifice of God.


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Recently I conducted a full day workshop on Emotional Intelligence for Managers for a very reputed Auto components manufacturing company at Aurangabad. It was a great experience. So I thought of writing on this topic while it is still fresh in my mind.
Today we hear so many stories in the media and around us about family disputes, ugly divorces, suicides, celebrity spats in public and much more. It is evident that the people involved in all these incidents have been dealing with difficult emotions that they were unable to handle well. Sometimes resulting in horrible consequences, including loss of life in a few cases.
Due to our conditioning from childhood through our family, society and educational institutions we all have been encouraged to develop our Thinking but rarely encouraged to pay attention to our Emotional side. In fact, we all have been ridiculed at times if we show emotions in public. Statements like "Boys never cry" "Don't be a cry baby" "Tears are indicative of weakness" and regular bombardment of all such kinds of expressions make us ignore our emotions or suppress them. But mind you, these emotions don't go away just by shooing them away, they remain buried inside and then show up at wrong times and may be violently too. Have you seen this happening around you or experienced it yourself?
Can we change all this? The answers is Yes, if we can develop Emotional Intelligence. And hence this article.
You've likely heard the term "emotional intelligence," which was first used in 1990. Emotional intelligence is commonly described as the ability to perceive, evaluate, and manage emotions in others and ourselves. Many experts consider it to be a better indicator for success than someone's IQ. Your ability to manage yourself and others is dependent on your emotional intelligence. And the good news is that unlike IQ, Emotional Intelligence can be developed.
It is perfectly normal to feel the emotions. Be aware that it's perfectly OK to have emotions and express those emotions appropriately. It is an integral and beautiful part of Being Human (I am not talking about the brand here ).
Accept responsibility for your emotions and actions. Realize that outside influences don't determine your emotions and behavior. You can view things from a different perspective, and choose how you'll respond.
Work on your listening skills. If you train yourself to focus 100% on whoever you're interacting with, you'll be in a better position to notice and evaluate what they're thinking and feeling.
It isn't easy to hide one's emotions, but you still have to pay attention. The more attentive you are, the better you can respond.
Develop self-awareness. We're constantly monitoring our bank accounts and the number on the bathroom scale. Yet, few of us monitor our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Ask yourself throughout the day what you're feeling. Is the way you're feeling negatively affecting your choices?
Are you choosing your behaviors in an intelligent manner or allowing others to push your buttons?
I sometimes use this analogy of – Who carries your Remote Control? Do you get upset, angry when someone says something or behaves in a particular fashion? Or you keep the awareness that nobody can upset you or make you angry without your permission? Meaning you take your Emotional Remote Control in your hand.
Learn to effectively deal with your impulses. Impulsiveness is a common cause of personal turmoil. We feel bad, so we order a pizza even after we've already had dinner. Or we grab a credit card and purchase something unnecessary. Fashionably this is called Shopping Therapy these days. This type of behavior moves us further away from our objectives.
Notice when you're behaving in a counterproductive manner and strive to make a more effective choice. Being successful and happy can be challenging enough on its own. Avoid sabotaging yourself.
Volunteer with those less fortunate. Spending time with and serving those in need will increase your sensitivity for others.
Going beyond yourself and connecting with others' needs is very helpful. This gives you a lot of satisfaction and happiness. You're also likely to develop greater sensitivity for others and learn to manage your own emotions in a positive manner.
Keep the focus on responding. Those with lower levels of emotional intelligence react, rather than respond. Responding requires thought and consideration. When you respond, you're making a decision. Reacting is more like a reflex. There's no thought involved, just the emotional response.
Have you ever regretted saying or doing something without thinking it through? How would you have handled the situation differently? What can you do to give yourself the mental space to respond more effectively in the future?
Work at increasing your empathy. Those with high levels of emotional intelligence are skilled at recognizing and relating to the emotions of others. Recognizing that someone is upset will allow you to have a more effective response.
Ask yourself how you would like to be treated if you were feeling the same emotions.
Emotional intelligence is an important component of healthy relationships, both at home and work. Your life will be more successful if you can effectively learn how to manage the emotions of yourself and others.
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Ataol Behramoğlu (born April 13, 1942, in Çatalca, Istanbul Province, Turkey) is a prominent Turkish poet, author, and Russian-into-Turkish literary translator.
Ataol Behramoğlu graduated from the University of Ankara, Department of Russian Language and Literature in 1966. In 1970, he published his second book of verse "One Day Definitely". Reprinted many times until today, this collection of poems was well received as a synthesis of the poetic tradition of Nazim Hikmet (1902-1963) with elements of symbolism and surrealism.
He was asked to read his poems before packed audiences of students. In the autumn of 1970, he left Turkey to travel abroad to broaden his studies of language and literature. He lived in London and Paris until the autumn of 1972. In Paris, he met with Pablo Neruda and Louis Aragon. Fragments of "One Day Definitely" were published in Les Lettres Françaises edited by Aragon. He participated in the founding of the Theatre de Liberté based in Paris and wrote texts for the "Légendes à Venir", the first spectacle of the group. During this period, his translations were published in Turkey; Alexander Pushkin's Collected Novels and Short Stories (two volumes); The short stories of Maxim Gorky plays of Anton Chekhov.
Between November 1972 and June 1974, he worked as a research assistant at Moscow State University Faculty of Russian Philology, Chair of Russian and Soviet Literature. His third book of poetry called "Poems of the Road, Longing, Courage and Struggle" was published in Turkey in 1974. With the return of democracy in Turkey, he went back to his country and worked as a dramaturge at the Istanbul Municipal Theatre. At the time of the 70's, other collections of poems came out: "Neither Rain…Nor Poems" (1976), "During the Siege" (1978), "The Epic of Moustapha Suphi" (1979), "Quatrains" (1980). During a trip to Greece in 1977, he met Yiannis Ritsos.
Following the coup d'état on September 12, 1980, he was force to resign from his post at the Istanbul Municipal Theatre. A new edition of his "Neither Rain… Nor Poems", published in 1981, was confiscated. Behramoğlu was detained and was kept under custody for some time. In 1981, he collected a series of humoristic and critical poems under the title "Wanted: A Good Citizen" and set these to music a cabaret act. This work of political satire was staged several times and regarded as one of the first examples of Turkish political cabaret. A selection of Behramoğlu's poetry was translated into Greek and published by Sinhroni Epohi along with a laudatory attention of Ritsos (1981). Well received in Greece, the book had three reprints in two years. He published in Istanbul his own translations of poems selected from the work of Louis Aragon (1897-1982), Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956), Attila József (1905-1937), Federico García Lorca (1898-1936), José Martí (1853-1895), Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1936), Pablo Neruda (1904-1973), Sándor Petőfi (1823-1849), Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), Yiannis Ritsos (1909-1990) and others under the title "Ballads of Brotherhood".
He was arrested in March 1982 along with the other executive committee members of the Turkish Peace Association. Behramoğlu was kept under atrocious conditions in Maltepe Military Prison until November 1982, when they have conditionally been released. He was awarded the Lotus Prize for Literature by the Afro-Asian Writers' Union in 1982. On November 1983, at the session of the Turkish Peace Association's trial that he did not attend, he was sentenced to eight years hard labor followed by 32 months domestic exile. He had to leave his country. In 1984, he began in Paris to participate in the work of Sorbonne's National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations, at the Center for Comparative Poetry. He represented Turkey in the International Poetry Festival organized in Rotterdam. In 1985, Behramoğlu was awarded an M.A. degree (Diplômes D'études Approfondies/D.E.A) from the Center Comparative Poetry for his study on the poetries of Nazım Hikmet and Vladimir Mayakovsky. The same year in Germany, his two new books of poetry were published in Turkish: "Turkey, My Sad Country, My Beautiful Land" and "Letters to My Daughter". In 1986, the French language Turkish literary and cultural magazine Anka began publishing under his direction. 1986: the publication of his critical essays and polemics about the problems of poetry under the title of "A Living Poetry". 1987/88: His "Epic of Mustapha Suphi" was put on stage by Turkish Theatre Group in Exile and represented in several cities in Europe. In Avignon Theatre Festival, it was acclaimed as the first play in Turkish (1989). While Behramoğlu was participating in several meetings in many countries of world (from Australia to Finland) to read his poems and lectures to the Turkish and other audiences, in Istanbul were published "The Anthology of Turkish Poetry Last Century" and "The Anthology of Russian Poetry", both having been prepared by the poet since the beginning of 80's. In 1988, a selection of his poems was translated and published in Hungary by the "Europa" Publishing House.
Acquitted of all condemnations, he returned to Turkey in 1989. He published his collected poems in three volumes (1991-1992), continuously reedited. "Be Happy Nazım", a musical on the last period of life of Nazım Hikmet (translated, commented and prepared for the scene by A. Behramoğlu at the base of memories n. Hikmet's widow Vera Tulyakova and the poems of N. Hikmet) was performed several times in Turkey and abroad. (1992) "Lozan", a documentary musical, commenting the historical events in Lausanne afterwards the Turkish War of Independence was performed by the Turkish State Theatre in Antalya and Istanbul (1993).
He worked as the president of Turkish Writers Syndicate between 1995-1999, and still in the literary and political critic at the cadre of daily "Cumhuriyet" since 1995. His poems are widely translated and published in several foreign languages. In 2003, he was awarded "The Great Prize of Poetry 2003" by Turkish International P.E.N.
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Se você é uma pessoa honesta, não se contenta em adotar crenças de forma subjetiva, devido a características acidentais de sua psicologia ou suas circunstâncias. Você busca ser objetivo, alinhando seus pensamentos aos fatos. Para fazer isso, você precisa ser capaz de identificar as evidências disponíveis, determinar que conclusões elas ratificam, verificar as premissas que você já formou e integrar suas conclusões em um todo consistente. Este curso discute essas habilidades, como desenvolvê-las e aplicá-las ao pensar em questões específicas.
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Gregory Salmieri is an Anthem Foundation Fellow in philosophy. He teaches philosophy at Rutgers University, and has previously held teaching and research positions at Boston University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has published on issues in Aristotle's epistemology and ethics and on Rand's philosophy and novels; he is co-editor of A Companion to Ayn Rand in the Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series. Salmieri received his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008.
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Ben Bayer is an instructor and fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. He brings to ARI more than a decade of experience in teaching a wide range of philosophy courses at colleges and universities around the United States. He was a visiting assistant professor at Loyola University New Orleans for seven years, and previously taught at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado College, Loyola University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. In his time as a professor, Dr. Bayer's research focused on epistemology and metaphysics (especially, free will and determinism). He has published scholarly articles in American Philosophical Quarterly, Synthese, Philosophia, and Acta Analytica, among others. He has also contributed essays to Concepts and Their Role in Knowledge: Reflections on Objectivist Epistemology and Essays on Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead." Dr. Bayer was one of the two co-founders of the student publication The Undercurrent, for which he served as an editor and contributor between 2005 and 2016. He edited checkyourpremises.org, the blog of the Ayn Rand Society (a professional association affiliated with the American Philosophical Association), from 2016 to 2017. Dr. Bayer received his Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 2007. He also completed the program of coursework in ARI's Objectivist Graduate Center, a forerunner of the Objectivist Academic Center.
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An Essay by Dr. Cory Hall (June, 2016)
I began BachScholar's "Bach Chorale Project" less than a year ago from this writing, around August, 2015. Over much of 2016 all my energy (in addition to teaching 45 piano students weekly) has been spent on copying out and engraving Bach's entire output of 4-part chorales, which numbers roughly 400. Why do I spend so much time on Bach's 4-part chorales? The answer is simple: As a piano teacher with over 30 years' experience, I have come to the conclusion that Bach's 4-part chorales represent the most beneficial and rewarding music pianists can possibly practice, yet sadly, there currently exists no sufficient piano editions of them. Upon completion in a few years, BachScholar's will be the first true "piano edition" of Bach's chorales ever published.
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Over the next couple years, I plan to churn out Bach's entire oeuvre of chorales until all 400 are finished. I estimate to complete this goal sometime in 2018 or 2019. Despite their brevity, transcribing Bach's chorales into quality piano editions is quite labor intensive. Your donation will help cover compensation plus help to fund hard-copy editions of all 400 chorales once they are all completed. I promise that our "Ultimate Piano Edition" of all 400 chorales (probably in at least three volumes) will be a monumental work of historic importance! Please CLICK HERE to make a donation to help us achieve this goal!
BENEFITS OF PRACTICING BACH'S 4-PART CHORALES ON PIANO
Now, let us consider all the skills that are immediately honed by practicing Bach's 4-part chorales. No other repertoire of music even comes close to the number of benefits offered to pianists as Bach's 4-part chorales:
Ability to read "first species" counterpoint — This most basic technique of one note against one note each in its own clef, codified by Johann Fux (1660-1741), serves as the foundation of reading music. Pianists who have not learned and practiced this technique will ultimately fail at sight-reading. Virtually all contemporary piano methods have abandoned the teaching first species counterpoint (although it was common in the older piano methods of yesteryear), which is the reason most piano students today struggle so much at sight-reading. The best way to practice first species counterpoint — and improve the foundation for sight-reading skills — is to extract and play separately the soprano and bass lines from Bach's 4-part chorales, which is the first step in our 3-Tier Format™.
Ability to hear and discern four independent parts (voices) — After learning the art of reading two notes in each clef (#1 above), the next step is to learn how to read two notes in each clef and to combine these to form 4-note chords. Once one becomes fluent in reading 4-note chords (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), one then automatically develops the ability to hear and discern music polyphonically. Unfortunately, contemporary piano methods neglect the teaching of reading in four parts, which is the reason most piano students struggle so much at reading vertical-style chords at the piano. Pianists who aspire to play Bach fugues can do no better than first master the art of reading and playing Bach's chorales. A pianist who cannot play at least a handful of Bach chorales well will never be able to play any of the fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier.
Develop superior music theory skills — Being able to read and play constantly changing chords at the piano (step #2 above) is essential to developing the skill of naming chords and chord recognition. Any pianist who aspires to become complete and educated should be able to recognize and name every chord played. Unfortunately, contemporary piano methods fail in this area, which is the main reason most students struggle so much at chord recognition. No other style of music offers such a rich and comprehensive resource for developing skill in music theory and chord recognition as Bach's chorales.
Develop rock solid finger independence — Playing four independent voices with two hands automatically develops superior finger independence. Bach's chorales are by far the best style for developing finger independence. You may as well throw away your Hanon exercises and spend all that time on Bach chorales instead.
Develop superior finger dexterity — Because of the endless ways chords and independent voice can be combined, Bach's chorales require the most challenging finger contortions that can possibly be found anywhere. Moreover, Bach's chorales require the most numerous fingering possibilities out of any music. The more one experiments with and adapts to various fingerings, the more complete a musician and pianist one becomes. Bach's chorales are like "yoga for the fingers" offering pianists the perfect vehicle for practicing stretching and dexterity. It is impossible to play Bach chorales well, and at the same time, be physically tight and inflexible.
Develop a singing tone — It is well-known to historians and scholars that Bach highly valued the art of attaining a "singing tone" or "cantabile" at the keyboard. Imagine how much more Bach would have valued this had he a modern piano at his disposal! Because the chorales are first and foremost, vocal music, they offer the perfect vehicle for practicing "cantabile" playing. This is achieved by striving for a smooth legato tone, which is the default touch in piano playing.
Become more sensitive to musical phrases — One unique characteristic of Bach's chorales is that the end of each phrase is marked with a fermata, thus clearly delineating the beginnings and endings of phrases. Because of this segregation into distinct musical phrases, Bach's chorales offer the perfect vehicle for teachers and students to practice the art of phrasing created by subtle gradations of tone, and often, ritardandos at phrase endings.
Practice diminuendos, crescendos, and ritardandos — Despite Bach not supplying romantic indications like "dim" or "rit," Bach's chorales nevertheless provide some of the best opportunities for adding these beautiful, expressive nuances. Since playing Bach's chorales robotically and with no expression is to be avoided, it is mandatory that pianists learn to add expressive nuances like diminuendos, crescendos, and ritardandos and emphasize certain parts (voices) over others. In other words, Bach's chorales are like dry and objective pieces of clay that need to be formed and molded in order to make beautiful pieces of art. Ultimately, pianists become more complete musicians by adding their own expressive nuances to a "blank slate," which are Bach's chorales.
Ability to establish a convincing tempo — Establishing a convincing tempo is one of the most difficult and elusive aspects of piano playing. Because of the vocal nature of Bach's chorales, in that they were all composed to be sung with specific texts, they make tempo determination a much less mysterious process. Bach's chorales serve as the perfect vehicle for piano students and professionals alike to experiment with and eventually decide upon convincing tempos. Bach did not tell us how fast or slow to play his chorales, which gives pianists the opportunity to become better musicians by having to make their own decisions with regards to tempo.
Practice and master use of the damper pedal — It is a common belief that pedal should be used sparingly or not at all when playing Bach's music on the piano; however, the 4-part chorales disprove this belief. In contrast with Bach's Two- or Three-Part Inventions and most fugues from the WTC, which usually require little or no pedal, Bach's 4-part chorales often require an abundance of pedal played for each quarter-note harmony. In fact, more pedal is required in Bach's chorales than in most Beethoven Sonatas. For this reason, Bach's chorales offer the perfect vehicle for students and professionals alike to practice and perfect the art of pedaling. Show me a pianist who can play a dozen Bach chorales while naming all the chords played within one second, who uses good fingering, who employs fine expression and cantabile, who plays with musical tempos, and who pedals cleanly and I will show you a pianist who has attained "master" status.
SUMMARY OF OUR ULTIMATE PIANO EDITION OF BACH'S 4-PART CHORALES
Over the past year, the format and presentation of Bach's chorales has changed, namely, in that we now use a new and improved, proprietary 3-Tier Format™:
1. The first "tier" in our 3-Tier Format™ extracts the soprano and bass lines from the chorale. Bach always composed the soprano and bass lines first, before adding the middle two voices (alto and tenor). Extracting these two outer voices from the 4-voice texture and playing them creates a perfectly beautiful example of first and second species counterpoint, which is the most beneficial music for students learning to read music. This type of two-voice counterpoint offers the best sight-reading material for piano students. Students up to Grade 3 will not be able to play the chorale in its original form (the second tier), in which case reading and practicing the soprano and bass lines will offer the perfect stepping-stone to eventually being able to play all four voices in the original chorale. Ours is the only edition of Bach's chorales that presents the soprano and bass lines separately, which has huge pedagogical value. Here is an example of the soprano and bass lines extracted from the chorale, BWV 84, which serves as an ideal exercise in sight-reading for students up to about Grade 3 as well as being beautiful music in its own right. (Tips: Play slow, legato, and with a singing tone. Suggested tempo, quarter note = 63. Students and teachers should experiment with various fingering possibilities and strive for a fingering that makes it easiest to play everything legato. Also, add a slight ritardando and diminuendo before each fermata cadence point and hold the fermata chords for their full values. Do not use any pedal.)
2. The second "tier" in our 3-Tier Format™ presents the chorale in its original form, which consists of four independent lines or voices: soprano, alto, tenor, bass (SATB). Even though two voices appear in each clef — soprano and alto in the treble clef, tenor and bass in the bass clef — it is often necessary to play the tenor with the right hand, thus breaking down the voices as 3 in the right, 1 in the left. Students who are new to playing Bach's 4-part chorales often mistakingly assume that each hand must play two voices because this is the way it looks on the page; however, large spaces between the bass and tenor voices usually demand that the tenor be taken with the right hand. I estimate that 60% of the time it is easier and more "pianistic" to play 3 notes in the right hand and 1 note in the left hand. In any case, regardless of which hands take which notes, reading 4-part notation proves challenging for most pianists, even those considered "advanced." Reading strict, 4-part notation at the piano has become a lost art, and unfortunately, many pianists who can otherwise play difficult, 19th-century virtuoso music with ease struggle and usually fail at reading and making music out of relatively simple 4-part Bach chorales. In this case, I advise all pianists — even concert-level performers and students who are considered "advanced" — to start by practicing the soprano and bass lines as in step #1. Here is an example of the complete chorale, BWV 84, in its original form. It is one of the 10 or so least difficult of all 400 chorales, yet at the same time, one of the most beautiful of all 400. (Tips: Play slow, legato, and with a singing tone. Suggested tempo, quarter note = 63. Voice the soprano over the other three parts. As opposed to the soprano and bass extract above, which needs no pedal at all, chorales with all four voices such as this often need liberal amounts of pedal to help bind the chords. Students and teachers should experiment with various fingering possibilities and strive for a fingering that makes it easiest to play mostly legato. Also, add a slight ritardando and diminuendo before each fermata cadence point and hold the fermata chords for their full values.)
3. The third "tier" in our 3-Tier Format™ presents a careful alteration of the original chorale tailored specifically for piano performance, called the "piano notation, doubled bass" version. The only differences here is that the bass line is doubled with octaves while the tenor is transposed up usually an octave. About 60% of the time no transpositions are necessary, in which case the right hand plays the upper three voices in their original ranges while the left hand plays exclusively octaves. Due to the characteristically "pianistic" nature of this version, due to 3 notes in the right hand and octaves in the left hand, it bears the description "piano notation" as opposed to Bach's original, stricter 4-part notation in step #2. Not only does this version sound fuller and more "orchestral" than the chorale in its original notation, but it is usually less difficult to play than the original version due to its "pianistic" nature. Pianists will love the fullness and playability of these "piano notation" versions! Here is an example of the chorale, BWV 84, in its fuller and richer sounding "piano notation" version with octaves in the bass. (Tips: Use the same phrasing and tempo as the chorale in its original version above, although fuller pedaling should be used in this version due to the octaves in the rich bass register. Compare and contrast the chorale in this "piano notation" version with the original version pictured above. Pianists should strive to play both versions equally well.)
4. In addition to our 3-Tier Format™, pertinent information appears in the top right area of the first page of each chorale. Researching all this information, especially for some chorales more than others, is no simple task and is quite labor intensive due to disparate sources and often conflicting data. In addition, I have categorized all of Bach's roughly 400 chorales according to their HYMN TUNES, which serves as a table of contents or directory. Eventually, when all chorales are completed (around 2018 or 2019) and they are published in one volume, this alphabetical list of hymn tunes will be the table of contents. Finally, I am currently compiling a master list of Bach's chorales categorized according to the Lutheran Liturgical Calendar, which in the near future will be available for purchase.
5. Due to the labor intensive nature of the 3-Tier Format™ as well as all the pertinent research, it is no longer possible to supply fingerings for the chorales. Working out and formatting fingerings is roughly four times as labor intensive as when no fingerings are supplied. Moreover, students learn and grow much more by experimenting with their own fingering options. Finally, fingerings litter up Bach's scores with unnecessary numbers that are visually distracting to serious performers. I apologize for doing away with fingerings and realize many customers who purchased the chorales in their old format did so because of the fingerings. However, since the chorale format is now new and improved and all downloads of them are FREE OF CHARGE, the issue of fingering now becomes moot.
6. In order to simplify things, cover pages and text pages have been eliminated. Texts for Bach's chorales are usually easy to find on the internet, while the master list of Bach's chorales according to the Lutheran Liturgical Calendar (see step #4 above) will have links to texts.
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Q: AsyncTask, multiple different operations I currently have one class with 4 methods. I need to change that to AsyncTask. Every method receives different parameters (File, int, String ...) to work with and connects to different URL with post or get. My question is can I still somehow have all those operations in one AsyncTask class or I will need to create new AsyncTask class for every method?
private class Task extends AsyncTask<URL, Integer, Long> {
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A: This depends if you need all 4 AsyncTasks to run simultaneously or if they can run sequentially.
I would imagine they can run sequentially since that's how they are running currently in the Main thread, so just pass all the needed parameters and execute their operations one by one. In fact, if the functions are already written, just move those functions into your AsyncTask class:
MainActivity.java:
public static final int FILE_TYPE = 0;
public static final int INT_TYPE = 1;
public static final int STRING_TYPE = 2;

taskargs = new Object[] { "mystring", new File("somefile.txt"), new myObject("somearg") };

new Task(STRING_TYPE, taskargs).execute();

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private class Task extends AsyncTask<URL, Integer, Long> {
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        this.type = type;
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    }
    protected Long doInBackground(URL... urls) {
        int count = urls.length;
        long totalSize = 0;
        for (int i = 0; i < count; i++) {
        }
        //obviously you can switch on whatever string/int you'd like
        switch (type) {
            case 0:  taskFile();
                     break;
            case 1:  taskInteger();
                     break;
            case 2:  taskString();
                     break;
            default: break;
        }
        return totalSize;
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    protected void onProgressUpdate(Integer... progress) {
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    protected void onPostExecute(Long result) {
        showDialog("Downloaded " + result + " bytes");
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    protected void taskFile(){ //do something with objects array }
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Q: How to know last item in RecyclerView In my RecyclerViewAdapter, I would like to know if this item is the last. How can I check it?
The onBindViewHolder only has the position value
@Override
public void onBindViewHolder(UserViewHolder userViewHolder, int position) {

       //DO SOMETHING TO THE VIEW IF THIS IS THE LAST ITEM IN RECYCLERVIEW
}

A: You can use getItemCount() or the size of your adapter list.
@Override
public void onBindViewHolder(UserViewHolder userViewHolder, int position) {

       if( position == getItemCount() - 1 ){
          // Your last item
       }
}

A: simply you can do this:
    if(position == myList.size()-1){/*lastItem*/}


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Modi govt resolves to make changes in IPC, CrPC, says Amit Shah
The Indian Express 8 December 2019
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outside Parliament. (Express photo by Anil Sharma)
For the second time in a week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Sunday said the NDA government was committed to the amend the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to make them more conducive for the country.
Amit Shah's remark comes amid a nationwide debate on delay in the criminal justice delivery system after the Unnao rape victim, who was set ablaze, died at a hospital in Delhi and the recent incident of a young veterinarian being raped, killed and set ablaze in Hyderabad.
The Home Minister made the comment at the 54th conference of the Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police held in Pune, PTI reported. "The Home Minister underscored the government's resolve to initiate changes in the IPC and CrPC to make them more conducive to today's democratic set up", an official statement said.
On Wednesday, Shah said the government had set up a committee to suggest necessary amendments in the IPC and CrPC to deal with issues related to mob lynching.
Responding to a series of queries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Shah said he has also written to all chief ministers and governors to send recommendations on making changes to IPC and CrPC after consulting with experienced investigating officers and public prosecutors.
Last week, Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy had said the IPC and the CrPC would be amended to expedite trial in grave criminal offences such as rape and murder.
However, striking a note of caution after all the four accused in the Hyderabad case were shot dead by Telangana police, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has said justice can never be instant and "loses its character if it becomes revenge".
In his address at the DGPs/IGPs conference, Shah announced the Centre's plans to set up an All India Police University and All India Forensic Science University with affiliated colleges in the states.
The home minister termed the annual conference a 'Vaicharik Kumbh', wherein the top policemen of the country come together on one platform and formulate policy decisions pertaining to national security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and top police officers of the country attended the three-day event, which concluded on Sunday.
The conference deliberated on issues like policing and security, including border protection, the linkage of narcotics and terrorism, upgradation of forensic capability, threat from radicalisation in the digital era, and evidence-based policing, the statement said.
(With PTI inputs)
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Many primary school pupils believe disabled people live tragic lives in which they cannot work and are unlikely to marry or have children, according to new research.
The Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds, which conducted the research, found that many children at primary school have a poor understanding of disability and disabled people's lives.
The research concluded that many schools were not doing enough to challenge these misconceptions, with children's books and other learning materials often reinforcing inaccurate stereotypes.
The researchers found that only three in ten of the English primary schools surveyed were fulfilling their legal duty to have a disability equality scheme that mentions promoting positive attitudes towards disabled people.
And nearly one in four of the 136 schools that responded to the survey had not produced a disability equality scheme at all, and was not preparing one.
More than a fifth of the schools surveyed said they had no learning resources to help with teaching about disability.
As well as the survey, researchers also talked to groups of children in year two (aged six and seven) and year six (aged 10 and 11) in six schools.
But the researchers also found that more positive attitudes were easily generated once the issues around disability were explained to the children.
Dr Beckett said that most children by the age of 10 of 11 are able to understand the social model of disability, which explains that disability is caused by barriers in society and not the impairment itself.
The researchers concluded that schools need to obtain some of the good quality teaching resources that are available, realise that disability awareness can easily be built into the curriculum, and have the confidence to deal with the issues.
The researchers also concluded that schools need more support from the government and local authorities.


NEW YORK (CNN) -- The Democratic Party has long maintained a near monopoly on the African-American vote, a claim Republicans hope to tackle by putting on a new face this week in New York. The GOP hails its 2004 delegate pool as its most diverse ever. Minorities make up 796 of the party's 4,853 delegates and alternates -- 16.4 percent overall, a major jump from 10 percent such representation in 2000 and 6.3 percent four years prior. The figure includes 290 African-Americans, as well as 297 Hispanics and 209 other minorities.


The Haunt is coming on Sunday, October 23rd, 11am-4pm!
It's going be a ball! MONSTERS' BALL!!!
Haunt news: Read all about the spooktacular things we'll have at the Haunt this year!
If you're a Kindergarten family, you'll want to visit all the fun activities and games going on in the K yard!
Come visit the Arts and Crafts station located outside the K yard. We'll have glitter tattoos, colorful hair extensions and those cool hair feathers! Get your face painted, buy a sugar skull and check out the leather bracelets!
Stop by our brand new Steals & Deals booth where you'll be able to get FaBOOlous deals on: Piano Lessons, Horse Riding Lessons, Swimming Lessons, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Private Chef, Photographers, Tutoring and Many More!
Make sure to tour the Monsters' Ball in the Haunted House it's guaranteed to give you a good fright! Open to 2nd -5th grades only.
down their friends with colorful silly string. The Silly Zone is located in the teacher parking lot.
Grab some lunch from California Pizza Kitchen, Mediterranean Booth or Earlez Grille and dine in front of Center Stage! Enjoy the live entertainment while you watch the kids participate in games like Bobbing for Worms, Eat your Eyeballs and the H2O Balloon toss!
Teacher Auction – If you can't make it to the event but still want to put in a bid for your child to win a play date with their teacher, look for the Absentee Teacher Auction flyer that will be going home with your child this week.
Casseroles – We'll be selling delicious restaurant and homemade casseroles at the Haunt. For more information, look for the flyer that will be going home with your child this week.
Pre-order your wristbands and tickets! Save on wristbands and pay $50 now! On the day of the Haunt wristband prices will be $60.
Haunt T-shirts and shoelaces: Haunt Spirit Day is this Friday, October 21st! Be sure to have your child wear his/her t-shirt and show their school spirit!! We have adult sizes too! Buy a pair of flashing shoelaces, they are a perfect way to keep track of your child during Halloween night while you trick or treat!
Haunt Assemblies: We're down to the last two Ghostly Giveaway assemblies (Monday, October 17th and Friday October 21st) and that means we're getting closer to giving away the THREE GRAND PRIZES!!! This year the grand prizes are: 5 Magic Mountain Tickets, 4 Disneyland Tickets and a Google e-reader! Please turn in your GGA tickets to the Haunt box in the Office to give your child a chance to win. The suggested donation is $1 per ticket.


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TIAA Names Lori Fouché as CEO of Retail & Institutional Financial Services
TIAA combines businesses to meet the evolving needs of customers through an integrated team
NEW YORK (June 13, 2018) – TIAA, a leading financial services provider, announced today the appointment of Lori Fouché as Senior Executive Vice President and CEO of Retail & Institutional Financial Services, effective August 7. Fouché will report directly to TIAA President and CEO Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., and will serve as a member of the company's executive committee.
In this newly created position, Fouché will oversee the company's institutional and individual client services groups. This integrated team will work together to meet the evolving needs of individual and institutional clients across the full range of financial services, while enhancing efficiency, reducing complexity and providing a more seamless customer experience. The combined business will help institutional clients manage and solve their financial challenges while also helping individual customers to pursue a lifetime of financial security through customized financial advice and a broad set of savings and investment options, including education savings, life insurance and banking services.
"We've made great progress building the capabilities we need to continue to serve the financial needs of our participants and clients for decades to come," Ferguson said. "We are now well-positioned to fully leverage the breadth of our offerings and enhance our operational efficiency by combining our Retail and Institutional businesses. Lori is a financial services veteran with a strong track record, and her emphasis on innovation and creating customer-focused cultures will serve TIAA well as we integrate these two highly interdependent businesses together on behalf of our clients."
Fouché is joining TIAA from Prudential Financial, where she was the Head of Individual Solutions and led financial advice, annuities, life insurance and other outcome-oriented solutions. During her five years at Prudential, she also served as CEO of Prudential Group Insurance and President of Prudential Annuities, which develops and distributes variable and fixed annuities. Prior to Prudential, Fouché served as President and CEO of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. She also spent several years in underwriting and product management, strategic marketing and other leadership roles at Chubb, where she launched new products for for-profit and not-for-profit customers.
"TIAA has a long history of putting its customers first, and I'm honored to join an organization with such an inspiring mission, strong values, and a legacy of dedicated service," said Lori Fouché. "With this year being TIAA's centennial, it is an exciting time in the evolution of the company as it focuses on the next hundred years of helping individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals. I look forward to working with such a high-caliber team as we embark on the next phase of TIAA's future."
Fouché's appointment follows the retirement of Ron Pressman, CEO of Institutional Financial Services, and the decision by Kathie Andrade, CEO of Retail Financial Services, to pursue new opportunities. Both Pressman and Andrade have agreed to assist through a transition period.
"I want to thank both Kathie and Ron for their many contributions to TIAA and their strong commitment to our clients," said Ferguson. "Under their leadership, we have strengthened our organization, expanded our range of services, enhanced our technology, and broadened our reach to help both institutions and individuals achieve their financial goals."
Fouché earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. She serves on the boards of directors for My Brother's Keeper Alliance and Girls Inc., and as a Trustee of Princeton University.
TIAA (TIAA.org) is a unique financial partner. With an award-winning track record for consistent performance1, TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. TIAA has nearly $1 trillion in assets under management (as of 3/31/20182) and offers a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.
Chad Peterson
2 Based on assets under management across Nuveen Investments affiliates and TIAA investment management teams as of 3/31/18.


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Q: How to create a HTML table with TCL I have two variables, let's say $a with the list name & $b with age, how to generate an HTML web page with table format of name & age?
     puts $outfile "Name:$a Age:$b"
     set outfile [open "result_cell_pin.html" w+]

Without the help of packages...

A: Here is a quick-and-dirty variant:
set data [list Name $a Age $b]

puts $outfile "\n\n
\n
\n
[join [lmap {h _} $data {format %s	\n $h}] {}]

[join [lmap {_ d} $data {format %s	\n $d}] {}]

\n
\n\n"

This kind of solution does not scale, however. It's a little better to script the creation of html code, to make it easier to make it regular:
set a Reynard
set b 12

set data [list Name $a Age $b]

set level 0
set html {}

proc indent n {
    string repeat {    } $n
}

proc structuralElement {name body} {
    append ::html [indent $::level]<$name>\n
    incr ::level
    uplevel 1 $body
    incr ::level -1
    append ::html [indent $::level]</$name>\n
}

proc valueElement {name value} {
    append ::html [indent $::level]<$name>$value</$name>\n
}

structuralElement html {
    structuralElement body {
        structuralElement table {
            structuralElement tr {
                foreach {h _} $data {valueElement th $h}
            }
            structuralElement tr {
                foreach {_ d} $data {valueElement td $d}
            }
        }
    }
}

set outfile [open "result_cell_pin.html" w+]
puts $outfile $html
close $outfile

But there is no need to reinvent the wheel. The easiest way is probably to use tDOM. It looks messy but is very smooth when one gets used to it:
package require tdom

set doc [dom createDocument html]
set root [$doc documentElement]

dom createNodeCmd elementNode body
dom createNodeCmd elementNode table
dom createNodeCmd elementNode tr
dom createNodeCmd elementNode th
dom createNodeCmd elementNode td
dom createNodeCmd textNode t

set a Reynard
set b 12

set data [list Name $a Age $b]

$root appendFromScript {
    body {
        table {
            tr {
                dict for {h _} $data {th {t $h}}
            }
            tr {
                dict for {_ d} $data {td {t $d}}
            }
        }
    }
}

set outfile [open "result_cell_pin.html" w+]
puts $outfile [$doc asXML]
close $outfile
$doc delete

Why bother scripting it? There are a number of reasons, such as it being easier to get it right and it being easier to maintain. One major advantage is that it is a lot easier to adapt a script when the specifications change. Say that you now have multiple values in a and b that you need to show on multiple rows in the table. Rewriting the first code example is a bother, but rewriting the tdom script is a breeze:
set a {Reynard Antimony Jones}
set b {12 16 3.7e09}

set data [list Name $a Age $b]

$root appendFromScript {
    body {
        table {
            tr {
                dict for {h _} $data {th {t $h}}
            }
        foreach d1 $a d2 $b {
            tr {
                td {t $d1}
                td {t $d2}
            }
        }
        }
    }
}

Don't be afraid of packages. Tcl is a small-kernel language where a lot of the functionality that other languages have built-in is stored in packages. There is no real difference between using advance file-handling functions in Language X and loading the fileutil package to use the same commands in Tcl.
Documentation:
append,
close,
dict,
foreach,
format,
incr,
join,
list,
lmap (for Tcl 8.5),
lmap,
open,
package,
proc,
puts,
set,
string,
tdom (package),
uplevel

A: I'd recommend giving 'html' package a try.
http://wiki.tcl.tk/38727
% package require html
1.3
% foreach supportedMethod [info procs ::html::*] {
>    puts $supportedMethod
>}
::html::tableFromList
::html::keywords
::html::passwordInput
::html::radioValue
::html::quoteFormValue
::html::eval
::html::selectPlain
::html::textarea
::html::meta
::html::getTitle
::html::closeTag
::html::tagParam
::html::openTag
::html::if
::html::cell
::html::html_entities
::html::h1
::html::title
::html::checkSet
::html::h2
::html::passwordInputRow
::html::radioSet
::html::h3
::html::h4
::html::h5
::html::h6
::html::for
::html::select
::html::varEmpty
::html::formValue
::html::minorMenu
::html::bodyTag
::html::set
::html::description
::html::textInput
::html::mailto
::html::font
::html::h
::html::while
::html::head
::html::extractParam
::html::textInputRow
::html::refresh
::html::nl2br
::html::foreach
::html::getFormInfo
::html::row
::html::tableFromArray
::html::author
::html::checkValue
::html::init
::html::submit
::html::default
::html::checkbox
::html::end
::html::minorList
::html::paramRow
::html::urlParent
::html::headTag
::html::hdrRow
% ::html::tableFromList [list a1 a2 a3 a4 a5]

    a1
    a2

    a3
    a4

    a5

% array set x [list a1 b1 a2 b2 a3 b3]
% ::html::tableFromArray x

x

    a1
    b1

    a2
    b2

    a3
    b3

%


Where else can you go for five days and photograph over 40 species of birds from the comfort of your chair? So Texas is the place to be in the spring when migrant birds are passing through, breeding and nesting behavior is in full swing and the birds are so plentiful and beautiful there are times, you don't know where to aim your lens. The $1950.00 fee includes five days photographing the magnificent birds of So Texas from the comfort of blinds, transportation to and from the ranches and instruction.
The extension is focused mainly on photographing raptors each afternoon. We spend each morning photographing the regular visitors and then each afternoon, we move into the "raptor blinds" to spend several hours photographing Harris's Hawks and Crested Caracara as well as many other visitors. The raptor extension includes three days of shooting, transportation, instruction, room and board in a wonderful lodge nearby and home cooked meals for $1650.00 (single occupancy). Sign up for both and save $200.00.
For more information or to signup for the safari and/ or the raptor shoot contact Laurie Excell at laurie@laurieexcell.com or call 503-703-3872.
Congratulations to Steve Mayeux (Steve joined me on my So Texas Safari last May) for winning 2nd place in the Dos Venadas Spring 2007 Photo Contest! Very well done, Steve.


Did you love this style? Order yours now!
Cecilia is a chiffon floor-length gown in an A-line cut. Cecilia features spaghetti straps in a halter neckline with a keyhole back. The dress also has pockets. Available in full size range (A0-A30) and custom sizing.
How many layers do your Cecilia dress style have?
The Cecilia dresses has 2 layers of lining and 1 top layer of chiffon, the same as all of our chiffon dresses.
In the picture of the Cecilia it says the model is 5'9"wearing a standard size 4. Does she have shoes on with it in the pic?
The model is wearing shoes in the picture. The Hollow to Hem measurement for standard sized floor length dresses includes an extra 2 inches to fit high heels.
In order to maintain quality and control, we're unable to make any changes to our patterns and designs such as adding slits. Generally, if you see a dress you like but want changes another dress will be similar in design with the features you want. If not, unfortunately there's not much we can do. I am so sorry about that!
This dress looked great on my bridesmaid. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because it needed to be altered (the straps were too loose) even thought I did custom sizing. But Azazie gave me a refund for what I paid for this alteration. I loved this dress.
I absolutely loved this dress for my friends wedding in March. However, even with custom sizing, I still ended up needing the straps shortened and the bust taken in. I ended up spending almost as much on alterations as I did for the dress. I love that azazie reimburses some of that, but it wasn't ideal to spend $120 on a custom dress.
I chose to do a custom-sized dress because half of my measurements fit one size and the other half fit the next size up. Overall, the dress fits great, especially in the bodice. However, the strips were way too long (over 1/2 inch) and I had to have them altered before the wedding.
Ordered a size 6 initially but ended up ordering a size 4 as it fit better. Dress is great quality and fits true to size (though, the straps may need to be slightly hemmed). Definitely make sure to try on the dress with heels -- otherwise due to the pockets, you will look "hippy." As always, the length is long but that is to be expected with online ordering. Only complaint is that the dress arrived and was EXTREMELY wrinkled (along with the outer cover).
The top portion makes your chest look odd and it comes pretty high up. If you have wide shoulders or a broad back I would recommend sizing up since the clasp in the back will be tight.
The sample size fit true to the measurements in the chart on the website. It is a little long, but I planned on having it hemmed anyway depending on the shoes that I selected.
I ordered the custom size Cecilia dress. I tried the dress on and straps are too long and the bust is too big, the length is about 4 inches too long even with the additional 5 inches I added for heels, and the fabric makes the hips look so big. While the quality of the fabric looks nice I was overall pretty disappointed with the fit of the dress since it was supposed to be custom sized.
I ordered custom but it was still way too long!


The term "refrigerator" was coined by a Maryland engineer, Thomas Moore, in 1800. Moore's device would now be called an "ice box" — a cedar tub, insulated with rabbit fur, filled with ice, surrounding a sheet metal container. Moore designed it as as a means for transporting butter from rural Maryland to Washington, DC. Its operating principle was the latent heat of fusion associated with melting ice.
The term "air conditioning" was coined by Stuart Cramer in 1905 to describe his system for regulating the temperature and humidity inside a textile factory in the South (the humidity regulation was seen as more important than the temperature regulation). Willis Carrier also designed climate control systems for industry.
One of the first uses of air conditioning for personal comfort was in 1902 when the New York Stock Exchange's new building was equipped with a central cooling as well as heating system. Alfred Wolff, an engineer from Hoboken, New Jersey who is considered the forerunner in the quest to cool a working environment, helped design the new system, transferring this budding technology from textile mills to commercial buildings.
In 1906, Stuart Cramer first used the term "air conditioning" as he explored ways to add moisture to the air in his southern textile mill. He combined moisture with ventilation to actually "condition" and change the air in the factories, controlling the humidity so necessary in textile plants.
An early pioneer who did much to promote "controlled air" was Willis Carrier, a mechanical engineer who worked at the Buffalo Forge Company in Buffalo, New York. Subsequent subsidiary companies carrying his name helped conquer the temperature-humidity relationship, marrying theory with practicality. Starting in 1902, he designed a spray-type temperature and humidity controlled system. His induction system for multi-room office buildings, hotels, apartments and hospitals was just another of his air-related inventions. Many industry professionals and historians consider him the "father of air conditioning."
Physician Dr. John Gorrie, Apalachicola, Florida, 1849. Rapidly expanding gases are cooled. Intended to cool hospital wards. Hot air was considered "bad", was thought to be the origin of tropical diseases, thus the name "malaria". Died before commercial models could be made. Design improved by William Siemens of Germany. Dr. Gorrie may have also invented the ice cube tray in its current form.
By widening the vessel… from the bottom upward the removal of the block of ice is… rendered more easy….
To further facilitate the removal of the ice from the vessels [they are] made a little smaller at the bottom than at the top….
In 1834 an American inventor named Jacob Perkins obtained the first patent for a vapor-compression refrigeration system, it used ether in a vapor compression cycle.
Follow along with this discussion using vapor-compression.pdf.
Note: liquids are not ideal gases, liquids are nearly incompressible.
Oliver Evans, USA, 1805, proposed but not built, evaporated sulfuric acid absorbed by water.
The first absorption machine was developed by Edmond Carré in 1850, using water and sulphuric acid. His brother, Ferdinand Carré developed the first ammonia/water refrigeration machine in 1859. Ferdinand Carré, France, ammonia absorption refrigerator, 1859. Established commercial success in the Confederate States during the US Civil War, since Union ice was not being transported to the South.
vapor absorption refrigerators can be powered by any heat Source: natural gas, propane, kerosene, butane?
These notes are a disaster.
The current standard refrigerants since the 1940s. See comments below.
In Europe, and particularly in Germany, simple hydrocarbon compounds are used in small quantities for domestic refrigerators. Due to their flammability and explosive potential, they are not suitable for applications requiring larger cooling capacities.
Sulfur dioxide is a heavy, colorless, poisonous gas with a pungent, irritating odor familiar as the smell of a just-struck match.
Prior to the 1930s and 1940s, ammonia was the primary working fluid for vapor compression refrigeration. Largely abandoned for home use due to its toxicity, but still in widespread use in industrial applications. Also used in vapor-absorption refrigerators.
Used under higher pressure than the other fluids.
The first mechanical refrigerators had to be connected to the sewer system to dispose of the refrigerant on a regular basis. In the 1930s and 1940s the halocarbon refrigerants (commonly known by such trade names as "Freon," "Genetron," "Isotron," etc.) were developed, giving the industry a strong push into the household market because of their suitability for use with small horsepower motors.
Stable? Yes. Too stable! Stays around and accumulates in the atmosphere. Shifts the equilibrium between O2 and O3 in the stratosphere. global warming. Production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) ended in 1995 in developed countries.
Production of R-12 was halted by the Clean Air Act on January 1, 1996. Today the remaining supplies are product which has been recovered and reclaimed back to a Chemically Pure State in accordance to ARI - 700 Standard. The ARI Standard is basically a virgin specification. Persons arguing that the supply of virgin product is still available is probably unrealistic, since most of the reserves were depleted in the 1st year. DoD Public Law prohibits the purchase of R-12 except for existing systems, when retrofit has been determined by technical staff to be prohibitive. Senior or Executive approval of this product to be purchased is required.
occupational exposure limit 1000 p.p.m.


Officially licensed Little House on the Prairie set features historically realistic, 18" doll sized accessories.
15 piece set includes 3 wooden Shaker-style boxes with lids, plus round and rectangular "gathering" basket like the ones Laura and Mary used to pick berries.
Sewing set includes 3 thread spools, scissors, measuring tape, pin cushion and fabric swatch, all accessories sized for 18" doll hands.
Shaker-style boxes come in 3 nested sizes, 3.5", 2.5" and 2" in diameter. Baskets measure 5.5"L x 3.25"W x 3.75"H and 4" Diameter X 4.25"H. Scissors measure 3"L. Tape measure is 18" L.


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De Glockturm is een 3355 meter hoge bergtop in de Ötztaler Alpen in het Oostenrijkse Tirol.

De berg is de hoogste top van de Glockturmkam en ligt ten zuidwesten van het Gepatschspeicher. De berg wordt beklommen vanuit het Krummgampental of het Riffltal. Deze zijdalen van het Kaunertal zijn bereikbaar over de tolplichtige weg Kaunertaler Gletscherstraße. Vanaf daar moeten nog duizend hoogtemeters worden overwonnen. De bergtop is ook bereikbaar vanuit Pfunds via het Radurschltal en de Riffljoch, eventueel met een overnachting in het Hohenzollernhaus.

Berg in Tirol
Drieduizender


HVAC Project Manager required for a nationwide HVAC company with regional offices throughout the UK. The Air Conditioning Project Manager would manage multiple projects predominately in London and the Home Counties supporting the Head Office in Kent as well as the Midlands office in Derby.
The Project Manager will be managing projects up to the value of £1,500,000 from initial inception to handover, this will include site visits, surveys, designs, estimations and quotations, negotiate, purchase materials, supervise labour, commissioning, client training and O&M's. Ensuring that the project is delivered within budget and on time. The HVAC Project Manager will be managing a team of at least 4 direct PAYE Installations Engineers plus sub-contractors.
It is required that the HVAC Project Manager will at least 5 years proven experience delivering large scale chiller water, VRV, VRF and ventilation projects. The role will be based out of the clients London office which is near Liverpool Street Station, the role will be 50% office based and 50% site based, the Project Manager should ideally be based in Central London but candidates within the M25 will be considered.
* Experience with designing AHUs, VRV/VRF, ducting and chilled water systems and chillers.
* Create program of works planning and supervising the installation as well as the commissioning phase and client handover.