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Millions of Unfixed Recalled Vehicles Pose Risk to All Motorists
It's bad enough there are inherent risks out there when you get behind the wheel, but most motorists don't anticipate hidden dangers due to unfixed recalled vehicles.
A new study suggests that some 45 million vehicles in the United States remain in operation on our roads and freeways despite recent recalls.
Indeed, these potentially dangerous vehicles put all motorists at risk for injury or death — especially those occupying the defective vehicle. The problem stems in part because of inaction by vehicle owners themselves, but also due to parts shortages and the extensive number of recalls in recent years.
On Monday, J.D. Power's SafetyIQ released a study it conducted using data supplied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association that indicates there is a serious problem.
Specifically these 45 million vehicles were recalled between 2013 and 2015, the study said.
Some 437 million vehicles were identified as defective by safety recalls over the past two decades, including a record high of 51 million alone last year in 2015, the report said.
The study identifies several reasons why these vehicles go un-repaired such as the age of the vehicle, the type of vehicle and the size of the recall for a particular problem.
The newer the vehicle is, the more likely the owner is to take their vehicle to get repaired. Vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2017 got fixed 73 percent of the time compared to those made between 2003 and 2007 whose owners completed repairs only 44 percent of the time.
Owners of larger vehicles and commercially-owned vans had the highest rate for completing recalled repairs at 86 percent, but so did compact premium SUV owners with 85 percent taking their vehicles to get required repairs.
The worst offenders were owners of mid-premium sports cars. Roughly 31 percent of people who owned these vehicles got their recalled cars repaired and large SUV owners weren't much better with only 33 percent taken in to be fixed.
Roughly half of vehicle owners with airbag or suspension issues got their vehicles repaired, but those with power train and electrical issues were more likely to take the time to get their recalled vehicles fixed. Indeed, if there was a power train problem some 71 percent of the vehicle owners got it repaired compared to 62 percent of owners with electrical issues and 66 percent who had hydraulic brake problems.
If you were injured due to a defective or unfixed vehicle you may have a potential lawsuit against the vehicle owner or the auto manufacturer. Your vehicle may also be considered a lemon under California law. If that is the case, there are remedies available to you that an experienced Lemon Law attorney can explain. The best part about this is a Lemon Law attorney's fees are not paid by you and do not come out of any settlement obtained for you because California laws require manufacturers to pay these separately. There's really nothing to lose. Call Johnson Attorneys Group at 800-235-6801 to request a free consultation and find out if you have a claim.
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The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions were made around the table.
The minutes of the meeting held on 2 October 2012 were agreed as a correct record.
Mike Gates, Vice-Chair of the Forum had resigned and a new Vice-Chair was sought. Peter Radband volunteered for the role and as there were no other volunteers, Mr Radband would be the new Vice-Chair of the Forum. The Chairmanship of the Forum was due for review in September 2013. Michael Abbott mentioned that he was happy to be considered again for this role.
The Forum had a new observer from Mid and West Berkshire, Ian Pittock. A membership application had been received from Jenny Yung of Tally Ho Stables and was accepted by Forum Members. Jenny was welcomed as a new member of the Forum.
There would be a recruitment drive for new members for the Forum as some members had resigned and there were a few vacancies. Work had been undertaken in relation to Town and Country, Bracknell Forest Homes, and a flyer had been created for notice boards and libraries. It was suggested that the flyer also be circulated to Parish and Town Councils, and it was suggested that recruitment could be mentioned at Parish and Town Council meetings but it would need to be made clear that the Forum was seeking lay people with, for example, land owner interest, cycling interest etc.
Dog walkers could be targeted and flyers could be posted on the Crowthorne Woods Forestry Commission notice boards. An e-mail version of the flyer would be useful for Forum Members to pass on.
There had been a national conference in Sheffield for Local Countryside Access Forum (LCAF) Members but not officers, and no one had been able to attend this year from the Bracknell Forest LCAF, in part due to the distance to the location. The summary and notes from talks and speakers were awaited but it was noted that the event had been successful. Feedback from the event would be given at the next LCAF meeting. There had also been a Regional Officers meeting.
Natural England had a selection of sources of evidence on the importance of the Natural Environment and the benefits that people received when accessing it. There were match funding projects and authorities had round table reports. There were a number of websites from which to gain information, listed on page 12 of the agenda papers and including http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/research/mene.aspx .
There was no definitive guidance regarding the mid-term review as Bracknell Forest were one of the first local authorities to produce their Rights of Way Improvement Plan, and so the first to review it. A questionnaire had been completed from Defra and Natural England and it was queried whether LCAF members would benefit from training.
It was queried whether a route via Billingbear Park was a permitted route but it was thought that the route was not a public right of way and it was not present on the definitive map. The land had changed ownership a few times over the years. This would be investigated further.
Dates regarding the annual regional LAF conference would be circulated when known. Forum Members considered an Access Newsletter of 18 February 2013 from Defra. There had been concern regarding professional fungi pickers, and the West Surrey Badger Group were concerned regarding the effect on the environment and local wildlife of young people biking or building trails in forests and green areas.
The Forum considered the government response to the Independent Panel on Forestry released by Defra http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/2013/01/31/pb13871-forestry-policy-statement/ . There was a new body to hold land in trust and to work alongside the Forestry Commission to advise and support.
There had been no representations or objections to the final Modification Orders linked to Definitive Map and Statement Review received after 42 days, so this would be published on 1 April 2013 (Relevant date 1 January 2013). This was the second consolidated Definitive Map and Statement for Public Rights of Way for Bracknell Forest. The sheets had been reorganised relative to the OS grid resulting in a document with fewer pages. There had been some Modification Orders to tidy up errors and changes of descriptions in the definitive statement. Public notices were published in the local paper at the end of January 2013.
The Definitive Map and Statement Review would be held at the Time Square offices and Bracknell Central Library. Modification orders would be accumulated for the next review in ten years. The Definitive Map would be published on the Borough Council's website and PDF copies would be circulated to neighbouring authorities. This was not the legal record but was based on the same information.
The Forum congratulated everyone involved in the working on the Definitive Map and Statement Review.
There were projects including three new interpretation panels at Englemere Pond: Wetland Wonder, Heathland and Forestry and a general site entrance board. There would also be a new viewing platform. There would be a series of way markers around the site for the Dragonfly and Woodpecker trails.
Initial bank restoration work had been completed at Shepherd Meadows and follow up work was due during spring or summer.
Work was being undertaken with the Forestry Commission to produce interpretation panels at key access points to the Crowthorne Woods site, such as, Devil's Highway and Muzzy's roundabout. It was noted that there was no parking by Muzzy's roundabout and there was a permitted route but this was not a right of way.
There was a new draft reporting template prepared by Natural England which was expected to be available around April or May. This would be used to submit the LCAF Annual Report (proforma) for April 2012 to March 2013. The glossy version for 2012 was due to be published on the Borough Council's website in the near future.
Please bring ideas for future visits.
It was suggested that the Jennett's Park site visit be organised first. Saturday morning appeared to be a good time for a site visit and dates would be circulated soon for this.
John Deakin would be contacted regarding the possibility of a Crown Estate visit.
Bad weather and some issues with workmanship had affected the bank restoration at Shepherd Meadows and it was suggested that this site visit should be postponed until at least autumn 2013 after follow up work had been undertaken. The Jealott's Hill Farm visit would also be weather and season dependent.
A new suggestion for a site visit was Broadmoor/ Foresters Way to look at issues arising from work undertaken here and how rights of way had been affected. A contact would be sought in the NHS for this visit with the aim of organising the visit later in the year.
Rose Wicks reported that the Red, White and Blue photo competition in Bracknell's parks and countryside had taken place. The shortlisted entries were being exhibited at the Community Gallery at South Hill Park between 9 February 2013 and 7 April 2013. First place was Summer with Regrets at Horseshoe Lake, by Ida Groot-Attias; Second place was 100m Final at Lily Hill Park by Barry Callan; and Third place was Ladybird on flower, by Peter Edwards.
A new photo competition for 2013 would likely have a watery theme to coincide with the UN International Year of Water Co-operation.
The Green Flag Awards had been submitted for four sites: Lily Hill Park, Pope's Meadow, Shepherd Meadows & Sandhurst Memorial Park (in partnership with Sandhurst Town Council), and restored South Hill Park for the first time. Notification of the judges' arrival would be in June or July. For the record, Bracknell Town Council entered Jocks Lane park and Winkfield Parish Council entered Locks Ride and Carnation Hall and Grounds, giving a total of seven applications in the borough area.
Bracknell Forest Council had developed a new Dog Owners and Dog Walkers Code of Conduct leaflet which promoted responsible dog ownership and included important messages regarding dog health (vaccination), identification (tags and chips), fouling (dog bins, reporting, fixed penalty notices) and behaviour (dogs under close control near livestock and ground nesting birds). The information leaflet involved rangers, environmental protection officers, Sandhurst Town Council and the Cleaner Borough Group, and connected to the action the six Parish and Town Councils in Bracknell Forest were undertaking with the 'Be A Responsible Dog Owner' (BARDO) campaign.
The leaflet would be trialled via dog walkers on site and would be available to download on the Borough Council's website. There would be a limited print run initially to gauge feedback and comments. It was suggested that dog fouling and behaviour be listed above health and identification in the leaflet. It was suggested that people should be made aware of the effects of dogs chasing people on bikes or horses. There was a need to be positive and focused in the leaflet, which suggested places for walking dogs. Veterinary surgeries and dog wardens would likely find the leaflet useful.
Any feedback on the Dog Owners and Dog Walkers Code of Conduct leaflet should be forwarded to Rose Wicks rose.wicks@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or Graham Pockett graham.pockett@bracknell-forest.gov.uk .
Graham Pockett reported that the temporary footpath diversion of Crowthorne Restricted Byway 12 had been extended. The current order was due to expire on 31 March 2013 and an extension beyond six months could not be granted without referring it to the Secretary of State.
A footpath creation agreement with The Crown Estate had been drafted for signing. The path would run from the eastern end of Winkfield Footpath 15 at Sunninghill Park to Sunninghill Road opposite Ascot Gate, Windsor Great Park.
Michael Abbott mentioned that the Ramblers were considering obtaining two kissing gates this year, to replace styles, to stop cattle getting out and to provide access to open access land and rights of way, for example, for disabled people. Each gate would cost approximately £200 to £300 and they were cost effective and enduring.
Are Lower speed limits the answer?
There had been an accident involving three people and horses out riding; two horses were killed instantly and two people were air lifted to hospital. A drunk driver was responsible. The horse riders had all survived but were seriously psychologically damaged as a result and may never ride again.
Horse riders were encouraged to wear high visibility gear and undertake a riding road safety test to know the requirements when riding on a road. Motorbikes and lorries were found to be the most respectful users of the road for horse riders.
Sharon and other horse riders, in light of the accident, were looking at all bridle paths in the borough to see if there were ways to connect them via roads and pathways. Councils and landowners were being approached regarding this and possibly linking different circuits in different local authorities. Where to park trailers and horse boxes was an issue.
Access to car parks was difficult due to height barriers and keys needed to open them were difficult to use. Car parks were vulnerable to fly-tipping and travellers, so height barriers were needed. A possible design solution in some cases could be to leave a couple of bays outside the barrier at the entrance to car parks but these would still be vulnerable to misuse.
Graham Pockett reported that some resolution on the Winkfield bridleway creation was making some progress but the land had changed ownership a few times, making enforcement of the section 106 agreement more complicated.
It would be clarified where permits were needed for horse riders, for example, at Swinley Forest, where parking charges had been introduced. There was no intention to charge horse riders twice. John Deakin at the Crown Estate would be contacted regarding this.
Jenny Yung mentioned that she liked the dog walkers leaflet and that the cost of under £200 to use Windsor Great Park for a year was very good value. Jenny would think about how to possibly link Winkfield bridle path to Crouch Lane.
Cllr Brossard mentioned that Huddle training had been impressive and thanked Rose and Graham for arranging it. It was suggested that cycle ways could be incorporated in developments.
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 7pm, Function Room, 5th Floor, Easthampstead House, Town Square, Bracknell.


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Jan Scruggs' Vietnam Wall?
by superuser
MEETING ALL EXISTING CRITERIA
Re: Jed Babbin's Etched in Stone:
I just read Jed Babbin's article about my brother, Captain Edward Alan Brudno, USAF, the first POW to die after returning from 7-1/2 years of captivity in North Vietnam. He was awarded the Silver Star and was one of the longest held POWs in American history. Mr. Babbin's piece, like other reports, leave the impression that some secret exception to the rules was being contemplated, thus it was necessary for everyone to weigh in on the issue in order to maintain the integrity of the Wall.
As you can imagine, Mr. Babbin does not have the same facts as the Air Force does. They determined that Captain Brudno's case met all existing criteria for adding his name to the Wall. Their recommendation was going to be approved by DOD, until Jan Scruggs hijacked the issue.
Mr. Babbin does not challenge any of Scruggs' assertions. Mr. Scruggs knows full well that my family sought no exception and did not challenge the existing rules. We also were not seeking to change the public's perception of the moral implications of suicide. As hard as it may be for Scruggs to accept, we asked only for an up or down judgment based on all existing criteria. The final decision will be announced shortly.
When he caught wind of DOD's proposed addition, Mr. Scruggs went public with cries that the sky is falling. He has said publicly that thousands of suicide cases will "easily meet these new criteria," when no new criteria have been established. The Air Force determined that my brother's physical and psychological wounds were suffered in direct combat with his enemy captors, occurred in the war zone and that those wounds led to his death. How many of those thousands of suicides Mr. Scruggs cites as having occurred after the war could meet that standard? My brother was set free and left to founder by himself, bleeding from his unseen wounds without the care that every POW since his death has been given. His death saved the lives of others. That is why doing the right thing by this man — within the rules — is so important. There are few circumstances that match this tragedy. Scruggs' implication that adding the name of such a person would somehow encourage others to commit suicide at the Wall is an outrage.
Mr. Scruggs' incredible insensitivity is on full display in Babbin's article when Scruggs says, "I personally apologize to the family for any emotional stress caused when the issue quite inevitably became public." Publicity was neither sought by us or inevitable. He was responsible for all of the publicity when he violated our privacy, first with e-mails to Capitol Hill that leaked into the Internet and then with his media interviews and press releases. He played fast and loose with my brother's name. He didn't communicate his objections privately to the DOD. He went public and used my brother like a prop in his self-appointed role as protector of the nation's Mall. Since my family was exposed to the media by Scruggs, we have been unable to get our privacy back. As for his apology, we have received none from him, and, with all due respect, placing it in the pages of the Spectator is not sufficient.
The irony is that Scruggs himself opened the Pandora's Box he warns of. His wild statements as President of the VVMF that thousands of other cases will be eligible if my brother's name is added will themselves encourage others to apply. Then Scruggs can send these poor people to DOD and claim that he was right all along. Had Scruggs not gone public, abided by the rules, and pledged to accept DOD's decision, my brother's name would have been added quietly and without the controversy that Scruggs set off for his own cynical purposes. He has dishonored my brother, my family, other veterans and the Vietnam Memorial itself. He is to be congratulated for building the Wall, but he would serve Vietnam veterans better now by resigning.
— Robert J. Brudno
Jed Babbin replies:
Many thanks to Mr. Brudno for his thoughtful and heartfelt comments on my article. To the extent that it was incorrect — and he is right in assuming I believed an exception to the existing criteria was being granted — I apologize, and will ask our editor to post this apology. I had relied on the comments I had received from both Jan Scruggs and from several other veterans — friends of mine — who were under the same impression. As I said in the piece, I do believe Mr. Brudno's brother was let down by our nation, and he — and the rest of the POWs — should be honored. If his death has been determined to be within the criteria for the wall, his name should be on it. I am still concerned, however, by the many other comments I have received which indicate that is not the case.
GREETINGS FROM GRENOBLE
Re: Reid Collins's Spanish Flee and the "Splendid Spain" letters in Reader Mail's Games People Play:
In reference to Reid Collins' piece, I would like to reply to readers reaction to my remarks [under "Having a Nice Day" in Reader Mail's The Neoconquistadors]:
You really must be blind, not to see that the war in Iraq has absolutely nothing to do with fighting terrorism, and everything to do with controlling oil resources, vital to America's economy and way of life.
Don't forget that French troops were, and are still, with the U.S. in Afghanistan, where it is really about terrorism.
Please stop mixing everything together.
In Europe, we never bought that line, just remember the polls before the war, in every single European country, both "old" and "new"; damn it, even in Britain!!!!
Of course Saddam was a scourge, and I am happy he is gone, but was he not the same scourge, in the 1980s, when he was actively supported, with money (your taxpayers' money!!!) and weapons, by the United States (and France). He just, perfectly, suited American and French interests in the area then, and none of your or our great leaders seemed to mind his atrocities, at the time.
Some of you seem to believe the U.S. is fighting for the common good; you must be dreaming! And you, surely, also believe Santa Claus comes in through the chimney each year, don't you?
The U.S. is not better and not worse than anybody else, it's just fighting for its national interest. Like every damn country does, since the beginning of time.
This is just normal, but please stop the preaching and come back to God's gray earth.
Best regards still,
— Nicolas Ziener
ROSA'S SCENARIO:
Re: Reader Mail's The New Derrida:
The replies to Dr. Rosa all missed one point: we are not new to terrorism. In the Eighties we had a handicapped citizen thrown off a hijacked ship in his wheelchair, Marine barracks bombed in Beirut, a plane blown up over Scotland and our unarmed servicemen taken off of hijacked planes and executed on the tarmac. When we retaliated against these scum, the French denied us use of their airspace. That Dr. Rosa would think that we would forget these crimes shows that the French are a little too smug in their ignorance about us and too forgetful of their own lack of fortitude in response to terrorism.
— Scotty Uhrich
Glyndon, Minnesota
Interesting to read the sneering and haughty letters in response to "Europe Talks Terrorism" by Jacob Laksin regarding Europe's inability to deal with terrorism. Perhaps they have all conveniently forgotten the IRA and the massive funds garnered in the U.S. through NORAID. Of course it is different now, terrorism has picked on the U.S.! Also, it bears repeating that NORAID was simply a charitable and educational organization — an Irish version of madrassahs — remember? As ye sow, so shall ye reap.
P.S. I am a subscriber to American Spectator
— Kenneth G.D. Allen
YUCK FACTOR
Re: Jackie Mason & Raoul Felder's Kerry — Yuck!
Shame on Jackie Mason and Raoul Felder for putting Ulysses Grant and John Kerry in the same sentence, let alone the same class.
Grant was the general who finally brought victory to the Union cause in the Civil War. John Kerry is a millionaire member of the party of the slave owners. Even his harshest critics of his Presidency admit Grant was personally a man of impeccable honesty and decency; no one, even in his own party, trusts John Kerry. Grant was famous for his simplicity and clarity of expression, and his constancy of thought and action; Kerry can't repeat the same story twice. Grant wrote a history of the Civil War that is rightly regarded as one of the defining works on the conflict; Kerry recommended himself for a few medals and had ghosted a pile of pseudo-Maileresque self-aggrandizement Oliver Stone would be embarrassed to film.
— Richard McEnroe
Mason/Felder got it right. Kerry indeed is an impostor, just like Clinton. These are guys who think they know things because they think them. Yet the intellect is completely fungible.
These are guys who parse the word "is," and this represents dementia. They are utterly subservient to females (Clinton to Hillary, Gennifer, Monica; Kerry as gigolo). It began with their 1960s roots, which represented the destruction of masculinity, the worship of false intellectual conceits, and the appeasement of the bitch/seductress feminine spirit. They lie and equivocate because they are not real men and they know it. Their weakness immerses them in a deep self-loathing, which torments them. On the other manic-depressive extreme, they are idealists (i.e., Kerry is going to create millions of jobs, bring world peace and cut college costs!), which makes them completely mad because the ideal is unattainable. Rule of thumb: All idealists are angry people.
They are deeply envious of real men who make hard choices and pursue tough actions. Yet they must, by nature, disagree with the rational positions put forth by strong men and women (Bush, Cheney, Rice). This traps them, and feeds their rage.
— Steve Nikitas
Thank you, guys, for an important and succinct article on the substance of this man. I love you guys; keep it coming!
— Donna Fuller
Gulf Breeze, Florida
STERN MESSAGE
Re: Jesse Walker's Humble Folks Without Temptation:
I really enjoyed Jesse Walker's description of a new breed of conservatives in America. Now I realize it's OK to enjoy the arguably tasteless humor in South Park, Dave Chappelle and Howard Stern while maintaining a conservative posture politically. And speaking of Stern, it also explains why I have had a very hard time listening to him lately: He's blaming Bush for personally trying to drive him off the air, and in doing so, keeps referring to the "religious right" as being behind the move.
Well, I'm voting for Bush, and I don't think relegating Stern to satellite radio is a bad idea — but I haven't been to church outside weddings and funerals in my adult life. I abhor most liberal policies — which makes me conservative — but the habit of the lefties grouping all of us conservatives as the "religious right" is really annoying. Walker does justice to the conservative movement by highlighting the varied backgrounds of the people behind it. And I thought I'd never be the type to celebrate diversity!
— William H. Stewart
Re: Shawn Macomber's Funding Terror:
I am from Metro Detroit which has a very large Arab population, reputedly the largest outside of the middle east. I know many and about 80% of them are virulently supportive and sympathetic to Hezbollah, Hamas, Al Qaeda type goals. If the Koran says it must be so, etc.
Much of their money has been from cash businesses and unreported for decades. I heard of the cigarette scam years ago and that is just the tip of the iceberg. An enormous mosque has been built on Ford Road in Dearborn Michigan. My guess is that Saudi/Wahabi funds contributed to the mosque and influence the curriculum. More disturbingly, I'm told that the Iraq war is out of bounds for discussion in 5th grade suburban classrooms because of fear of Arab outrage.
— unsigned
Re: George Neumayr's The Treason Temptation:
Never bash Europeans because they have more sense in a tiny bit of their fingernail than all you right-wing, fascist, born-again hypocrite, God bless America (but not the rest of the world) arrogant war mongers. At least the Democratic Party tries to be cultural, understands it should work with its allies, not call them irrelevant. This fool of a president has wrecked everything, from a fraud of a war to trade to respect to credibility which will translate into people choosing other alternatives to doing business with the U.S. An arrogant, reckless foreign policy is too easy. You are in deep malaise and the emperor has no clothes, just wait and see. You Americans better hope Kerry wins, because just maybe he can reverse the absolute damage this un-elected president of yours has brought to the image of your nation.
— From a European
SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTIONS
Re: R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.'s Binge College:
I am a university biology professor who teaches one of the introductory science classes required for graduation. I am amazed at the number of students in this introductory classes that can only be described as "deer in headlights." They don't read their assignments or do outside reading, don't come to class, almost never engage in class discussions, and do very poorly on their exams. I agree that there is essentially no intellectually curiosity in many of today's college students. On the flip side, I am fortunate to have a few biology majors who are as good as they get. They are self-starters, work extremely hard, and are highly motivated to achieve. While these are the ones who will be our next generation physicians and scientists, I am concerned as to the direction that higher education is going and what impact this is going to have on society over the next 50 years.
— Richard Cowart
Dubuque, Iowa
BIAS BIASES
Re: Brandon Crocker's Yes, We Have No Biases
Amen, Mr. Crocker. You have outlined the most recent liberal biases in the mainstream media and I fully support your efforts to do so. I do recall that a survey was taken a few years ago that proved this very point, with some 80% responding to a liberal following.
Well done and done well. Blessings to you and your family and continued success.
— Stephen Bird Moore
www.countrycreekstudios.com
Brandon Crocker: Simply put, you're conservative, and you're upset that there is a liberal media. I somehow find that fitting that you would write an article about biases, when yours is filled with them. Just because your bias leans in the opposite direction from those in the majority doesn't excuse your bias. I'm afraid that is what we call "hypocritical."
I suppose what I would wonder is why you don't highlight the fact that the Bush Administration has scratched your back as a real estate agent. To own your own business under a Republican administration is a joy. Frankly, you have as much bias as the rest of us, considering how the tax cuts and incentives passed through the republican government benefit you.
You presented a one-sided attack of liberal media. Why not temper it with articles from all sides instead of assaulting a specific group? That way, we get a view of the whole picture — that thing you claim to be advocating.
When you have a polarizing administration, I expect that bias is somewhat expected, though aiming for a lack of it in the media should always be the focus. Fact is, this president panders to the polar ends, playing up fear of the masked, nameless Muslim who's coming for you and your bible reading children. He talks of the dirty homosexuals who are waiting in the shadows to mug straight couples and take away their marriage license. He makes all manner of excuses and smoke shields to cover for his failing economy, pathetic job growth, ambiguous war, ambiguous intelligence, and Christian Protectorate policies.
I don't think there's anything wrong with bias, as long as it is affirmed from the beginning. On that note, I'll concur that certain news agencies should indeed preface their coverage with a liberal disclaimer, as should those agencies who are conservative.
The difference between you and me is that I will write this editorial and tell you up front: I'm a dirty liberal. Have the courage to stand up for your convictions, and if you are conservative, Republican, or a follower of Pat Robertson, then bloody-well say so. Don't build an argument against your opposites while maintaining your impartiality, especially when your writing reeks of bias.
— Matthew J. Viator
Mr. Crocker's most disturbing observation is not of left-wing media bias, but of the paucity of actual media talent on the political right. Crocker's analysis fails to take the next step, leaving out that the left-wing media has its choice of token conservatives, as with its choice of stories.
Why would those liberals hire the most effective conservative voices? So much better to put on mediocre minds, which will leave viewers more confused than convinced, allowing the left the freedom to behave as Franken did in Crocker's example. The result is sham debate.
With exceptions, many of TV's "conservative commentators" (such as Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Tucker Carlson, and others) go positively limp (linguistically) facing the fast-talking, twist-artists on the left, whether Donna Brazile, Al Hunt, Al Franken, Begala, Carville, etcetera, ad nauseam. And Bill O'Reilly — the biggest joke of all. Conservative? Far more bluster than brains (I don't give a damn where he went to school), he is easily bested — even by Rosie O'Donnell! His only defenses are shouting and the mute button. He probably is some kind of neo-theo-Fascist at heart. He sure isn't conservative. I don't know what he is. Neither does he.
You'll have to go to Fox to find Kristol, Krauthammer, Barnes, or (God bless 'im!) Brit Hume, and it's gratifying to notice the demeanor of liberals around them — it's downright respectful. They'll get their say, but not their way. I doubt Carville, or Begala, or Franken would dare share the camera with Hume. That's quite possibly why they never do. But even on Fox, outside of Hume's little circle. there is very little true talent. For example, on his own show Hannity couldn't begin to match debate with Donna Brazile. She completely dominated him, even though everything she said was pure crap. Very depressing over all.
Why are liberals such difficult adversaries for so many "conservative commentators?" They cowering before liberal sophistry, they concede the intellectual high-ground, they run for the cover of "family values," or "patriotism." (Sean Hannity, sound familiar?)
Anyway, good article by Mr. Crocker. He's preaching to the choir, of course.
— J. Mohr
STANDING ON THE CORNER
Re: Jed Babbin's letter ("For the Record") in Reader Mail's The New Derrida and Kevin McGehee's letter ("Foxettes ") in Reader Mail's Games People Play:
I heartily second the opinion of the learned Mr. Jed Babbin. Kiran Chetry is indeed the most comely and vivacious lady in the universe! Were I young, and she single, I would forthwith take her home to Mother; if, that is, mon Pere were ensconced securely within a straitjacket!
— Frank Stevenson
Reader Kevin McGehee, in his answer to reader Ken Shreve's response to Kelly Jane Torrance's comment on the Fox News women all being blonde, makes a distinction between "anchor babes" and "news babes." Respectfully, I think he is picking a nit. The news personalities substitute for the anchor personalities all the time.
Oh, and Kiran Chetry is no blonde, and sure as heck is no bag of bones either.
— Paul DeSisto
Cedar Grove, New Jersey
No Way! Patty Ann Brown of Fox News head lines is the absolutely most beautiful girl on Fox News or any other News for that matter
— Albert Wilson
Valley, Alabama
LeBron James Is a Cancel Culture Bully
by Ken Sondik
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Q: storing the number of certain leaves in the nodes of the binary search tree(optimization) I have to count for each subtree the number of leaves with even label whose father has odd label and the number of leaves with odd label whose father has even label and store that number in the subtree's node.
For example : this tree  (the output is on the left).
This is my code
struct node {
    int label;
    node*right;
    node*left;
    int L; //i use this to store the number of leaves
};

void addnodeBST(node*&tree, int l) { //adds a node
    if (!tree) {
        tree = new node;
        tree->label = l;
        tree->right = tree->left = 0;
        tree->L = 0;
        return;
    }
    if (l < tree->label)
        addnodeBST(tree->left, l);
    if (l > tree->label)
        addnodeBST(tree->right, l);
}

int counter(node*tree, int x) {
    if (!tree)
        return 0;
    if ((!tree->left && !tree->right) && ((x % 2 == 0 && tree->label % 2 ==
       1) || (x % 2 == 1 && tree->label % 2 == 0)))
        return 1;
    return counter(tree->left, tree->label) + counter(tree->right, tree-
    >label);
}

void updateNode(node*tree) {
    if (!tree)
        return;
    tree->L = counter(tree, 0);
    if (!tree->right && !tree->left)
        tree->L = 0;
    updateNode(tree->left);
    updateNode(tree->right);
}

It works, what is not fine are the functions "counter" and "updateNode" together.
"Counter" counts the number of leaves that are to be counted.
"UpdateNode" utilizes "counter" to count and then store the number of  leaves in each subtree into L  (which i defined in the struct).
This way i have a recursive function into another recursive function and i visit each node multiple times.
How can i optimize my code?

A:
This way i have a recursive function into another recursive function and i visit each node multiple times.

The part before andmakes your code ugly, but the real devil lies in how you chose to traverse the tree.
In your updateNode function, the value of L for a node is simply sum of it's left and right subtree. So instead of calling them at the end of your function (preorder) like you do now, if you call them earlier (postorder); now you know their L and instead of calling counter, you simply add them up. You visit every node exactly once.
You can completely delete your counter function.
Here is modified code (comments explain the code) :
//helper to check leaves, null nodes are not leaf
bool isLeaf(node* tree){
    return (tree && (!tree->right) && (!tree->left));
}

//change return type to catch child node's 'L' value through recursive calls

int updateNode(node*tree) {
    if (!tree) return 0; //0 for null, for example tree->right for '24'
    if (isLeaf(tree)) tree->L = 0; //All the leaves

    int a,b;
    //find 'L' for left child into a
    if(isLeaf(tree->left)){
        if(tree->left->label%2!=tree->label%2) a=1; //this will be true for '24' and '10'
        else a=0;
    }
    else a = updateNode(tree->left);

    //Now find 'L' for right child into b
    if(isLeaf(tree->right)){ //this will be true for '10'
        if(tree->right->label%2!=tree->label%2) b=1;
        else b=0;
    }
    else b = updateNode(tree->right);

    //combine them
    tree->L = a+b; //this will be true for '20'
    return tree->L; //return for parent's sake
}

And driver to run it:
void inorder(node* tree){
    if(!tree) return ;
    inorder(tree->left);
    printf("%d : %d %d\n",tree->label,tree->L,isLeaf(tree) );
    inorder(tree->right);
}

int main(int argc, char const *argv[])
{
    node* tree = 0;
    addnodeBST(tree,20);
    addnodeBST(tree,10);
    addnodeBST(tree,24);
    addnodeBST(tree,17);
    addnodeBST(tree,23);
    addnodeBST(tree,5);
    updateNode(tree);
    inorder(tree);
    return 0;
}

And..your addnodeBST will fail for equal values. Change the second if to else.

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Hello everyone, and Welcome to another 60cards article by yours truly. It has been awhile since I last wrote. However, after a rocky day 2 world championship run, I have started the 2018-2019 season pretty favorably with just shy of 200 CP at the end of the first quarter. With quarter one slowly coming to a close, the first IC in Brazil is poised to set the tone for how the next three months of Pokémon will shape up. This event will be the most prestigious tournament since worlds, as players from all over the world shall be in attendance. One of the most notable and prevalent things on all of the future competitors' and spectators' minds right now should be the initial legality of the newest TCG set: Lost Thunder.
With the release of Lost Thunder, we have seen more new cards at one time than ever before. Not only this, but in these cards we find multiple new staples and meta-defining new archetypes. This is shaping up to surpass Guardians Rising as the best set we've seen in this modern era of Pokémon. With only results from the Champion's League in Japan readily available for players to extract tournament data, finding good decklists and predicting the tournament meta seems to be proving difficult for players preparing to compete in Sao Paulo. However, in this article I'll present some new deck ideas focused on utilizing cards from Lost Thunder.
Before I get into more detail, I would like to talk about how new sets influence tournaments in the standard format, in a recap of the last few set releases.
Sun and Moon: The first tournament for this set was Anaheim Regionals in February of 2017. The release of the set saw a lot of excitement toward Umbreon-GX, Lurantis-GX, Decidueye-GX, and Tauros-GX. However, this tournament was dominated by Mega Mewtwo-EX and Darkrai-EX decks like we had seen in the past. Most notably, Travis Nunlist used a 1-1 Espeon-GX line in his top 8 Mega Mewtwo deck and John Kettler placed 15th with Decidueye / Vileplume. During the next Major US regional, Kettler then placed 2nd with Decidueye / Vileplume as the deck also won Sheffield Regionals that same weekend. From that point, Decidueye / Vileplume became the undisputed best deck in format, only contested by hard counters like Mega Mewtwo-EX Garbodor with multiple Wobbuffet, as well as Volcanion.
Guardians Rising: This set, upon release, was very hyped. This mostly stems from the release of current staples like: Tapu Lele-GX, Rescue Stretcher, Field Blower, and Choice Band, to name a few; as well as some possible archetypes like Sylveon-GX Mill and Alolan Ninetales-GX with Aqua Patch, and Tapu Koko-GX. During its initial legality at Seattle regionals in 2017, we saw one of the highest day 2 meta shares of all time with 80% belonging to Drampa-GX / Garbodor. This deck continued to have a place in the meta for the rest of the season and was easily the best deck to emerge with the new set, along with the eventual crafting of Espeon-GX / Garbodor. Drampa-GX / Garbodor then went on to win the largest tournament in Pokémon history at the time: the 2017 United States International Championships.
Burning Shadows: Burning Shadows was first legal at the 2017 World Championships in Anaheim, California. The obvious favorite from the set was Gardevoir-GX; however, cards like Golisopod-GX, Necrozma-GX, Noivern-GX, Guzma, and Acerola were on everyone's radar. Gardevoir-GX made an astounding showing, as expected, winning the world championship and sharing the largest chunk of top spots at the supplementary Anaheim Open. We also saw new creative decks like Ho-oh / Kiawe and Golisopod / Garbodor do well. Drampa-GX / Garbodor was also able to utilize new and unexpected tools like Tapu Fini-GX, Po Town, and Acerola to continue as a dominating force. After rotation, Gardevoir-GX dominated early in the first quarter along with Garbodor.
Crimson Invasion/Shining Legends: Though Crimson Invasion and Shining Legends were legal one week apart, the first major tournament where both were used was at the IC in London during November of 2017 (similar to Brazil this month, the first IC of the season.) Many players utilized a 2-2 line of Zoroark-GX as a draw support option, most popularly with Ninetales-GX. However, it was Tord Reklev's quad Zoroark-GX deck with Golisopod and 4 Brigette that won the tournament. This meta-defining deck also shared top 8 spots with two Buzzwole-GX / Lycanroc-GX decks and a metal Silvally-GX deck that never again found traction. Cups following the tournament saw a huge uptake in Buzzwole-GX / Lycanroc-GX decks as well as Zoroark-GX / Lycanroc-GX decks, which both played in the finals of the following American regional in Memphis. These decks continued to stand out through the next IC in Australia, where half of the top 8 was comprised of Buzzwole-GX / Lycanroc-GX.
Ultra Prism: This set was centered around the newly introduced mechanic of Prism Star cards. However, most of the excitement (aside from the current staple Cynthia) was centered in the new metal Pokémon Dusk Mane Necrozma-GX, Solgaleo Prism Star, and Magnezone, as well as the ability-stopping Glaceon-GX. Powerful tech cards like Cyrus Prism Star were ready to be utilized as well, however during the tournament we saw no new archetypes even break the top 64. The only new card to really become utilized was Cynthia, aside from Russel Laparre's usage of the Oranguru from this set. From that point forward, Buzzwole-GX / Lycanroc-GX forwarded itself as the strongest deck, along with Zoroark-GX. Eventually, the Unit Energy from this set formed a new archetype in the form of Zoroark-GX / Garbodor a few months after initial release, thanks to France's Fabien Pujol.
Forbidden Light: Forbidden Light brought us one very obvious archetype in the from of Malamar Ultra Necrozma-GX, utilizing the new Mysterious Treasure card. These cards, along with the newly printed Buzzwole-GX supplements: Beast Ring, Diancie Prism Star, Buzzwole, and Beast Energy, really seemed to be the sole interest of the set. During their initial legality at Madison Regionals 2018, the breakthrough deck was Buzzwole-GX / Lycanroc-GX with a heavy focus on the new non-GX Buzzwole card, which most saw as a supplementary card. Malamar variants also saw play with a preference for psychic focused builds rather than those using Ultra Necrozma. Buzzwole, Zoroark / Lycanroc, and now Malamar continued to reign supreme until the 2018 United States IC. It was there that we saw a slight shift in decks as France took home a 1st place finish with the previously mentioned Zoroark-GX / Garbodor deck in the hands of Stephane Ivanoff. This was done in a sea of Buzzwole-GX / Garbodor decks, an archetype with some previous success, reimagined by Wes Hollenberg during Madison Regionals.
Celestial Storm: Celestial Storm was first legal for the 2018 World Championships. Rayquaza-GX was seen as the obvious standout from the set, but new archetypes such as Zoroark-GX / Shiftry-GX, Scizor-GX, and Zoroark-GX / Banette-GX were also hopefuls. Rayquaza-GX dominated the tournament along with a surprise new archetype of "shrine" decks utilizing the somewhat underrated card Shrine of Punishments. With rotation happening at the beginning of this season, those two cards still seem to be the only commonly used additions from Celestial Storm. Even Copycat, a card most expected to be a staple post-rotation, has yet to really make a huge impact.
Though this brief history was nice, what does it all mean? For starters, there is a ton of data to be pulled from some of the things I brought up, and even more information to add. However, what's relevant to this article is how this information will impact the Latin America International Championships (LAIC). One of the first things I noticed is how many popular decks barely see play the first regional they're legal. Some examples being: Decidueye / Vileplume, Zoroark / Lycanroc, and Buzzwole / Lycanroc. However, there are other decks that gain immediate traction like Gardevoir-GX, and Rayquaza-GX. So what is it that separates these two categories? I think the main takeaway from this trend is that the very obvious decks seem to do well. What I mean by this, is that the set specific strategies that are very blatant and linear will prevail initially. In this new set, the obvious standout deck is, without question, Blacephalon / Naganadel. The age-old Pokémon damage mechanic of multiplying the amount of energy you can provide has always been a strong strategy in the past, and has no reason to fail now. However, I think that at this point in the pre-tournament metagame Blacephalon is too big of a target. I have seen decks like Decidueye / Ninetales employing Swampert as an attacker, as well as decks focused on the new White Kyurem. Therefore I would like to instead offer the following deck as a standout choice for the tournament: Rayquaza / Naganadel.
Looking at the deck, the strategy is obviously similar to that of Blacephalon/Naganadel, being attach a bunch of energy and do as much damage as needed. However, the outstanding difference of the two, other than rayquaza not having weakness to water, is that Rayquaza does not need to discard energy in order to attack. This places less need on naganadel's ability in the later stages of the game, giving you a more flexible approach to winning. You also are given the freedom to pivot between Pokémon with Zeraora GX. I feel that this is definitely the best way to play Rayquaza GX since Max Elixir left the format. That being said, lets go over how to play the deck.
Firstly, I want to preface everything by saying this is a completely different deck than Vikavolt/Rayquaza. Vikavolt is much more straightforward in strategy and slightly slower to set up. The deck simply called for getting vikavolt into play and accelerating energy with it appropriately and attacking with rayquaza and whatever non-GX attackers were in the deck. With Lost Thunder Rayquaza finally gains a bit of decision making, small as it may be.
There are multiple ways to power up your Rayquaza including its ability which we have seen used less often with Vikavolt. The name of the game is speed, and I have seen this deck hit for 210 damage on the second turn. Against GX centered decks like Blacephalon, Zoroark, Decidueye, etc. you will want to pack as much energy on board as quickly as possible. The faster you can take knockouts on their Pokémon the better, as once you are set up to do damage all you must do is stream attackers to win, where as your opponent will most likely need to get a few pieces together to keep up.
Against non-GX decks however, things become slightly more difficult. Decks like Alolan Exeggutor and Lost March aim to win by making you take 6 Kos rather than 3, something this deck isn't exactly keen on doing. However, there is still potential to win with some methodical thinking. One of the most powerful tools in the Pokémon TCG is understanding the prize trade, and knowing how to use this to your advantage will prove to be very useful. One of the first mechanics of evening the prize trade is going to be keeping non-GX Pokémon within 2hko range. What this means is while for you're doing mass amounts of damage and OHKOing all of your opponents Pokémon, you need to make sure they cannot do the same to you, as they will be taking double the amount of prizes. So, for every 2 attacks you get off you will be taking knockouts, and therefore 2 prizes. Your opponent will be doing the same if it then takes them 2 attacks to knockout a single two-prize Pokémon. This is known as an even prize trade, and if this exchange is kept throughout the game, theoretically the first person to attack will win, as they will take the 6th and final prize first. This type of balanced exchange is observed in all matchups whether it be GX vs non-GX, GX vs GX or non-GX vs non-GX, but for now we will continue to specifically focus on the GX vs non-GX exchange, as it is important for this specific deck. So the winner of the match will be the person who is able to offset this exchange to their favor. Non-GX decks attempt to do this by taking 2 prizes in a single attack, something that can't be done against them. As a GX centered deck, your goal is to shift this trade toward you in a number of ways, which I will go over now.
The speed of this deck can be used to your advantage in very early KOs on non GX Pokémon. It's not unheard of to be able to do 90 damage on the first turn of the game through Rayquaza's ability and a well timed energy switch. This early pressure will allow you to hinder your opponents set-up as well as be the initial aggressor in terms of prize trade. Decks like Alolan Exeggutor and Lost March take a few turns before they can get a solid stream of heavy attacks going. Your goal with Rayquaza-GX is to take as many prizes as you can before your opponent begins to take 2hko's. You also never want to sacrifice a Rayquaza to a OHKO, as that will skew the prize trade toward them. Secondly, you have naganadel as an attacker. Naganadel can do either 80 or 160 damage, taking a OHKO always against Lost March and at 3 prizes against Alolan Exeggutor. Using Naganadel once your opponent starts streaming attacks can be very good, as you won't often need its ability to power up Rayquaza's attack against one-prize attackers. The 3 rescue stretcher you have available will help you get out continuous Naganadel, and eventually most other decks will run out of resources before running through all your attackers. A well timed Marshadow can also hinder your opponent's ability to stream their one-prize attackers, as they will need multiple pieces to continuously do this. Stopping your opponent from being able to attack for a turn or two is another easy way to put the prize trade back in your favor, as you will be taking prizes while they are not. One last tip in order to win against these decks is to always take advantage of any two-prize Pokémon they use, such as Tapu-Lele. KOing a Tapu Lele is the easiest way to retaliate from the fact that your opponent can also take 2 prizes on your GX Pokémon, and when used with the strategies above can seal you the game.
Hopefully this in depth look at some of the nuances of the deck help you in winning all of your matches. With this conclusion I would like to move on to another deck I have come to grow very fond of: Buzzwole GX/Ninetales GX.
Looking at the qualitative data we previously gathered, one trend I noticed is how the less obvious decks pick up traction after the event it is initially legal. Using the examples I provided previously, we can see that in the cases of Decidueye GX/Vileplume and Zoroark GX/Lycanroc GX both decks found extremely strong footing later in the set legality. So, how do we predict what deck will be good earlier. Before both Sun and Moon as well as Shining Legends first became legal, we knew that the inherent ability of both Decidueye GX and Zoroark GX was good. However, it could not prevail on its own. So, finding the right partner to use with an inherently good ability seems to equate to success. The obvious standout in this deck is Alolan Ninetales GX. The new ability which lets you grab 2 items from your deck is the best that we have seen since Zoroark GX's Trade. But what do we pair it with? The Immediately obvious answer seems to be Buzzwole GX. Some players have tried Zoroark GX as a potential partner. However, I think that the 2 honestly outshine the other. What Ninetales needs is an attacker that can hit hard out of the gate so that you can later cleanup with Snowy Wind. It needs a Pokémon that is comfortable on its own so that your Mysterious Guidance ability can be timed just right, a Pokémon that will allow you to sit on the same hand for multiple turns in a row and just continually attack. That partner seems to obviously be Buzzwole. Its multiple damage modifiers and 1 energy attack is perfect for Alolan Ninetales GX. That along with the fact that you can also supplement both attacks with the FDY Unit Energy. With that being said, let's look at the list.
One thing you can immediately notice is that there is a much heavier ninetales line than you would expect. Rather than playing a 2-2 line like most would consider, this thicker line will allow for a larger margin of error when dumping resources as well as add consistency to the deck. There is an uncanny amount of synergy with this deck. Not only do you have unit energy, but brooklet hill works well in this deck also. The newly printed custom catcher also mitigates the need for extra draw and replaces the function of Lycanroc GX, while allowing Alolan Ninetales GX to also grab important pieces like Beast Ring.
The strategy of this deck is pretty straightforward in the fact that you just chip away at things with buzzwole and then clean up any short damage with Alolan Ninetales GX. Custom Catcher can be used to manipulate your damage placement as needed, and attackers like Weavile and Lycanroc can be used for a large damage swing turn before Beast Ring is available for use. Be sure to also take full advantage of Sledgehammer and Lusamine if possible, as those are extremely strong cards with some very specific time windows. Another thing to note is don't be afraid to just sit on your hand without playing a supporter. Sometimes it's better to just wait for the right time to use a card rather than Cynthia in to a worse hand. The inherent spread ability of this deck should take care of nuisances like lost march. But be sure to place the damage as effectively as possible. Malamar can also be tough for this deck. However, by clearing the board of multiple threats at a time with ninetales and using cards like Lycanroc GX and Weavile to combat your opponent rather than something easily picked off like Buzzwole GX, there is hope for this deck to beat anything that's thrown at it.
Speaking of Malamar, that's another deck I have had sleeved up since getting my hands on the new set. Malamar is interesting in the fact that there are a multitude of ways to play the deck. So far we have seen the loveable GasKan take home a decently sized list of achievements. However, with the addition of Spell Tag and successful results in Japan, the new Spread Malamar seems to be gaining favoritism in the community. I feel it'd be best to talk about both of these decks and determine which one is best.
When looking at spread Malamar, I have a few initial concerns. Upon testing, the consistency of the deck seems pretty poor, especially when compared to the fact that GasKan's appeal fell in its extreme consistency. Having fewer basic energies and less versatility in attacking makes the deck a lot slower. The main appeal of the deck comes with its synergy with Spell Tag. However, the norm now seems to be decks like Blacephalon and Lost March playing Lysandre Labs to get around Spell Tag, making spread somewhat redundant. Tapu Koko is very frail, and only running 2 DCE makes it somewhat of a pain to use efficiently. At the end of the day, I have kind of put this deck on the backburner to focus on a more traditional build. Try something like this instead.
The success of GasKan lied in its simplicity. There was 1 or 2 of each different attacker and a Marshadow-GX to versatilitally use each attack as needed. Mobility was easy with max counts of escape board, and the prize trade was always favorable thanks to multiple non-GX attackers. Those same concepts are strengthened with the newly added set. Giratina and Spell Tag can still be important parts of the deck, even if spreading damage isn't your main goal. In this specific version I have left spell tag out due to the previously mentioned inclusions of Lysandre Labs. However, I do think in the right meta it can replace Choice Band.
Though this list seems pretty similar to its predecessor one inclusion deserving some recognition is that of Giratina Prism Star. The reason I've included this in the deck is because of its ease in attacking and hefty HP. Looking at results from Memphis, you can see that the mass amounts of Malamar in day 2 were there thanks to a favorable trading of prizes and ability to combat anything. This prize trade that was mentioned earlier in this article became super important in non-GX focused decks facing each other. Whoever was to take the first prize usually ended up winning even with Dawn Wings Necrozma's GX attack coming into play before the last prize was taken. You can see how this was combated in Gustavo Wada's 2nd place list, that boasted a 9-0 record day one, through his inclusion of the 160hp tank Lunala Prism Star. Lunala easily mowed through all opposing attackers while simultaneously not falling to any other one-prize Pokémon, making it the perfect tool to get ahead early on. Personally, I feel as if Giratina Prism Star is even better in the sense that you can power it up early on much easier though its 2 energy attaching ability. Its 2 energy retreat cost is much easier to fulfill and its 160 damage attack can be very useful in the early game, especially in the mirror. That all being said, the deck, outside of what I've mentioned should be played just like any other Malamar deck. Be sure to use your attackers efficiently, and plan ahead how you are going to take all of your prizes. This deck, being a toolbox, can be tricky at times. However, if you use the prize-trade advice I mentioned previously and know when to use which attackers, this deck could easily win any tournament I believe.
One final deck I want to discuss is Lost March. I haven't been the biggest fan of the deck up until this point due to how frail it is. However, I do think there's some merit given the proper list. I have come up with the following 60 cards based on a lot of theory and some observation of lists that I have seen do well in Japan. So without further ado, take a look.
The consistency of this list is very pertinent to its success playing as many possible outs to Professor Elm's Lecture as you can is important to getting set up and mitigates the need for things like Timer Ball or Great Ball. you use Elm to get all of your Hoppip/Skiploom, supplemented with whatever you can grab with Net Ball. The inclusion of Shedinja is super important to your success also, as it allows you to skew the prize trade in your favor. Against GX heavy decks, use the Shedinja pieces to fuel Lost Blender and conserve everything you need to attack. This will allow you to continue rolling while also racking up mass amounts of damage with Lost March. When facing non-GX centric decks, you will need to do far less amounts of damage, making Shedinja a good tool for taking more prizes than your opponent faster. One thing to Worry about is the use of Lysandre Labs in opposing Lost March decks. However, timing the Shedinjas until late in the game and effectively using Field Blower will help you around this, if your opponent even plays it at all. Also be weary of benching Tapu Lele-GX. there are 3 copies, so if needed you can grab Professor Elm and set yourself up. However, hopefully it will just be fuel for Mysterious Treasure or Lost Blender.
Thanks everyone, and I hope you enjoyed seeing all of my lists as well as my brief explanation of what makes the decks unique. After reading this article you should have a good understanding of how to trade prizes in your favor, as well as how deck develop in the meta after a new set is released. With that being said, what should be the best play at LAIC? The answer to that question I believe lies early in this article, citing how the obvious, damage heavy, decks seem to always perform as expected. In a blind untested meta, a very consistent Blacephalon, Rayquaza, or Lost March list will most likely take home the tournament. However, in the meantime Have Alolan Ninetales-GX sleeved up, because I think that that card will eventually define the format after a few tournaments. But until then, see you next time 60cards readers.


Rep. Erik Paulsen, the Republican representing Minnesota's Third Congressional District, is touting himself as a maverick and a moderate in a new ad produced by his reelection campaign.
The effort to distance himself from the president is a remarkable about-face, and comes just months after Vice President Mike Pence, during a visit to Minneapolis, said Paulsen "has been fighting every day shoulder to shoulder with President Trump." Moreover, Paulsen's legislative record continues to indicate that he votes over 97 percent of the time with Trump's agenda.
The League of Conservation Voters gave Paulsen an abysmal score of 14 percent last year for his continuous shilling for big business and his disregard of the environment.
Overall, Paulsen has taken $200,000 from the oil and gas industry.
Hey, let's give Erik more time to spend canoe. Fire him as a State Representative of Minnesota!
Why are only 2 daughters seen with a "bewildered" looking Paulsen, he says he goes canoeing with his family – did his wife leave him? And how come none of the "family" shown has a tan of any kind? Maybe they need more time outdoors. Fire Erik Paulsen so he can get a tan with his family.


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Maternal Child Health (MCH) AmeriCorps Associate
, New York
Closes: March 13, 2023
Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.
Public Health Solutions (PHS) is seeking a bilingual Maternal Child Health (MCH) AmeriCorps Associate to support operations and client engagement for PHS' Maternal Child Health Unit. The Maternal Child Health AmeriCorps Associate is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support for program leadership and staff in Public Health Solutions' Maternal and Child Health Unit.
The Associate's primary role (60% of the position) will be to support Queens Family Connect, a coordinated intake and referral network for maternal child health services. The MCH Associate will help pregnant and parenting New Yorkers connect to the programs and resources that best fit their needs and interests, predominantly through phone-based interactions. The other 40% of the time, the MCH Associate will help staff the Queens Diaper Bank, the Mobile Market, and the Queens Cribs for Kids programs.
Specifically, the MCH AmeriCorps Associate will:
Screen and connect pregnant and parenting community members via phone call and closed-loop referral technology to PHS and other community partners' services, including home visiting, resources that impact the social determinants of health, and other parenting services. The MCH AmeriCorps Associate will receive training and support to be successful in this role.
Manage referrals and screen clients through various referral data platforms including NowPow, Unite NYC, etc.
Schedule and coordinate community events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings; represent MCH unit in outreach events and stakeholder meetings.
Conduct data entry and carry out routine office activities such as answering and routing phone calls, copying, filing, data entry, recordkeeping, handling incoming and outgoing e-mail, and mail, and other tasks as needed.
Provide in-person staffing for the Queens Diaper Bank twice per month, the Mobile Market program twice per month, and the Cribs for Kids program twice per month.
Handle other duties as assigned.
HS diploma or GED and some college coursework (enrolled in either an associates or bachelor's degree program).
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and respectful interactions with community members looking for services. Must interact well with staff and clients alike and have an outgoing personality.
Demonstrated experience performing administrative duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs of multiple programs.
Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to maintain and improve upon tracking systems to promote smooth administrative operations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with an attention to detail and professionalism in all communications.
Collaborative spirit, seeking out how to be most helpful to the MCH unit.
Previous experience with working with community partners and completing word and basic numerical reports.
Must be bilingual in English and another language such as Spanish, Haitian Creole, Bengali, or Mandarin.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
Ability to learn and navigate new data systems.
Demonstrated commitment to, and interest in learning more about, maternal child health, systems approach to health equity, and community services in NYC.
Salary: $16,500.00.
NOTE: All applicants must comply with PHS' vaccination policy. Effective October 1, 2021, employees will be required to provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).
Must apply to be an AmeriCorps member before applying to Maternal Child Health (MCH) AmeriCorps Associate position.
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, and veterans.
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In Binondo, Manila's Chinatown, pervious concrete was used to create a dragon design, which symbolizes prosperity.
The combination of pervious concrete with resin bonded aggregates allowed the paving to be highly decorative and durable in the harsh climate.
A circular design was created at the mall's entry.
Visitors to the mall often stop to admire and photograph the unique paving.
Pervious concrete was selected for this project because of its LEED point qualifications and decorative options.
Early this year I participated in the World Bex Trade Show held annually in Manila Philippines. I had the opportunity to speak on the decorative concrete trends that are taking place within South East Asia and the future of decorative concrete. As I walked the show it felt very similar to the construction trade shows we have in the United States. Builders, architects, business owners, students and home owners walked the World Bex floor of Manila's largest convention center. I found many extremely knowledgeable individuals sharing quality building materials and practices to all those in attendance. I have been told World Bex is one of the largest construction trade shows in all of Asia. I have always found the Philippines a great place to work. The people are kind and show a love of family, life and work to all whom they come in contact with. On my first visit to Manila after a long day of decorative concrete training and product development I was treated to a traditional Filipino Bar-B-Q complete with a karaoke machine and the local favorite Balut. For those of you who don't know, karaoke is the unofficial past time of the Philippines. I did sing but I will not say how I sounded.
While walking the World Bex trade show I came across one Ronnie Traballo a local Filipino contractor whose family has been installing landscape and hardscape work in the Philippines for 40 years. They are a large company that treats their employees like family. Ronnie specializes in decorative concrete and has many strong relationships with decorative contractors throughout the world. Ronnie travels frequently to US trade shows like the World of Concrete and the Concrete Decor Show. Ronnie and I speak frequently and recently I contacted him to see if he had any projects that would be worth sharing with the decorative concrete community. Ronnie was happy to share with us a large renovation project and immediately shot over pictures of a recently completed project. He explained a combination of pervious concrete and resin bound aggregates were used to renovate historic part of Manila said to be the oldest Chinatown in the world. I was intrigued and you can see our question and answer conversation below.
Why was pervious concrete specified in the project? Originally, concrete pavers were specified for this project. However, the decorative aspect of this project could only be completed with concrete type products. Pervious concrete had the characteristic the architects were looking for in a paving system. The combination of pervious concrete with resin bonded aggregates allowed the paving to be highly decorative and durable in our climate.
Does pervious concrete have a history in the Philippines? Pervious concrete is relatively new to our market. We initially introduced this as part of our green solutions back in 2009. We received no immediate responses as no one wanted to be the first to try this system. Now in 2012 we have installed several projects and feel confident selling pervious concrete. Consumers are starting to see the benefits of pervious concrete and it makes selling easier.
What is the relationship with the design of the concrete and the environment it was installed in? Or in other words is there a story that goes with the design? Megaworld Corporation, a leading real estate developer in the country, came up with the concept of reviving Binondo - an enclave in Manila primarily populated by ethnic Chinese living in the Philippines, and said to be the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594. The concept was to reinvent the lifestyle of residents and tourists of Binondo, with an upscale commercial development that offers old charm with a modern twist amongst the wholesaler complexes in the area.
Luckily Chinatown Mall, is a 108,000 square-meter- full-scale luxury shopping center, comprised of five levels of top-class shopping, dining, entertainment, with a deep-appreciation for Binondo's Filipino-Chinese heritage. The interiors are filled with bright lighting and accents that give you a feel of royalty and luxury. The exteriors, to complement, are emphasized with the Chinatown Walk, an exciting street development recreating the Chinatown of old, complete with pre-Spanish era-inspired architecture and authentic Chinese stores and establishments. The circular design at the entry and the dragon on the entire walkway, symbolizes prosperity in the Chinese culture.
What was the response of the end user once the decorative pervious concrete was installed and finished? At present many people flock to the area and take pictures, I think they love it.
Do you see any challenges promoting pervious concrete in your area?As pervious concrete is relatively new to Philippines, we are focusing initially on light traffic and have not specified or used it for vehicular traffic. We are working toward a greater understanding on the technical aspect of pervious concrete. We are testing water flow and absorption rate to determine the kind of drainage needed so we can specify pervious concrete as a flood mitigation solution.
Can you speak on the challenges Manila and the Philippines in general faces with flooding during the monsoon seasons. Do you see pervious concrete as a way to help mitigate some of these issues? Yes, a pervious concrete system that is properly designed (greater understanding on water flow rate to determine the underground water absorption rate) is critical to make it a working system. It can definitely mitigate flooding, but we are not overselling this idea since it is not a cure-all with the kind of heavy floods that are now occurring. We are focusing on the LEED point qualifications and equally the aesthetic aspects compared to conventional gray concrete roads and parking area.


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package org.gradoop.flink.algorithms.fsm.transactional.tle.functions;

import com.google.common.collect.Lists;
import com.google.common.collect.Maps;
import org.apache.flink.api.common.functions.RichGroupReduceFunction;
import org.apache.flink.configuration.Configuration;
import org.apache.flink.util.Collector;
import org.gradoop.flink.algorithms.fsm.dimspan.config.DIMSpanConstants;
import org.gradoop.flink.algorithms.fsm.transactional.common.TFSMConstants;
import org.gradoop.flink.algorithms.fsm.transactional.tle.interestingness.Interestingness;
import org.gradoop.flink.algorithms.fsm.transactional.tle.tuples.CCSSubgraph;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Evaluates subgraphs of different categories with regard to category
 * frequency and global interestingness.
 */
public class CategoryFrequentAndInteresting
  extends RichGroupReduceFunction<CCSSubgraph, CCSSubgraph> {

  /**
   * Interestingness measure
   */
  private final Interestingness interestingness;

  /**
   * minimum frequency per category
   */
  private Map<String, Long> categoryMinFrequencies;

  /**
   * graph count per category
   */
  private Map<String, Long> categoryCounts;

  /**
   * Constructor.
   *
   * @param minInterestingness interestingness threshold
   */
  public CategoryFrequentAndInteresting(float minInterestingness) {
    this.interestingness = new Interestingness(minInterestingness);
  }

  @Override
  public void open(Configuration parameters) throws Exception {
    super.open(parameters);

    this.categoryMinFrequencies = getRuntimeContext()
      .<Map<String, Long>>getBroadcastVariable(DIMSpanConstants.MIN_FREQUENCY).get(0);

    this.categoryCounts = getRuntimeContext()
      .<Map<String, Long>>getBroadcastVariable(TFSMConstants.GRAPH_COUNT).get(0);
  }

  @Override
  public void reduce(
    Iterable<CCSSubgraph> values, Collector<CCSSubgraph> out) throws Exception {

    Collection<CCSSubgraph> subgraphs = Lists.newArrayList();

    boolean onceFrequent = false;

    Map<String, Float> categorySupports = Maps.newHashMap();

    float avgSupport = 0.0f;

    for (CCSSubgraph subgraph : values) {
      subgraphs.add(subgraph);

      String category = subgraph.getCategory();
      long categoryFrequency = subgraph.getCount();

      float categorySupport =
        (float) categoryFrequency / categoryCounts.get(category);

      avgSupport += categorySupport;

      categorySupports.put(category, categorySupport);

      if (categoryFrequency >= categoryMinFrequencies.get(category) &&
        !onceFrequent) {
        onceFrequent = true;
      }
    }

    if (onceFrequent) {
      avgSupport /= categoryMinFrequencies.size();

      for (CCSSubgraph subgraph : subgraphs) {
        float categorySupport = categorySupports.get(subgraph.getCategory());

        subgraph.setInteresting(
          interestingness.isInteresting(categorySupport, avgSupport));

        out.collect(subgraph);
      }
    }
  }
}

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Natural health methods and alternative medicine always find ways to develop and increase its knowledge base. And just like conventional medicine, natural health is adept in new trends being introduced into the field. Alternative medicine includes a wide range of health care practices, therapies and products which are not included in regular degree courses in established medical schools. It is just two months since 2013 started it the the time experts are predicting the health trends of the year.
The interest in natural health and alternative treatments will still gather popularity. Many mainstream medications are showing dangerous side effects, people will look for new solutions to minimize any health conditions and to minimize any serious side effects a patient may get. Although alternative treatments are popular, some people are still skeptical about some of its procedures. With much information and resources, letting the people know of its benefits will not hard to spread. More people will try new remedies, change the lifestyle and try new activities to avoid conventional medicine side effects. A hundred years old practices such as yoga, acupuncture and tai chi will soar further and gain attention due to its ability to soothe and calm the body. It also helps in treating chronic aping, obesity, stress and hypertension which are common today.
Another trend introduced is moxibustion. Moxibustion is a type of acupuncture techniques that involves or uses mugwort ( a natural herb). Traditionally, it's a Chinese medicine that is used to invigorate the flow of the blood, Qi and gives a pain relieving effect. The Moxa herb is lit on fire and are placed on the top of the needle. It can also be applied without using acupuncture needles; it can be burned in its stock for and the acupuncturist hovers and swirls the stick above the acupuncture points. . It is proven effective for muscle spasms, joint pains low back pain and other body pains that are caused by cold weather.
Alternative psychotherapy interest will grow. Alternatives are not only herbs, yoga and massages. People can get and experience significant changes with activities such as art therapy, music therapy, sound healing , energy balancing and other modalities that connect to people as a whole. These are sought after modalities that people are willing to take release tension and stress. Personal satisfaction rather than external achievements will be the focus of more people. Minimizing and cutting schedule of extended lifestyles and instead creating opportunities and activities that will calm the mind and body. Personal growth and spiritual classes will help in achieving this need. It will bring back the center of the body and will help focus on what is comforting .
The connection between food and health will be in the forefront. Different groceries and markets are now offering organic and free range produce. People today are learning to eat clean – eating foods without preservatives, additives, chemicals or too much sugar. Buying habits will also change, people will read labels more to check the nutritional facts of the product to be bought. This did not happen a few decades ago, but people today are more aware of the effects of preservatives in the human body.