text:
Othmar SCHOECK (1886-1957)
Violin Sonata, Op. 16 (1908/9) [16:00]
Violin Sonata, Op. 46 (1931) [18:38]
Violin Sonata, WoO22 (1905 - revised 1956) [19:58]
Maristella Patuzzi (violin)
Mario Patuzzi (piano)
rec. Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano – Besso, Switzerland, 18-19 May 2013
BRILLIANT CLASSICS 95292 [54:59]
The Swiss composer, Othmar Schoeck, was born into a tricky generation for anybody who would eventually aim at a composing career. After all, a definite decision would be needed about following fashion and the New Viennese School or attempting to be distinctive in a tonal idiom. Schoeck was basically conservative so he eschewed fashion. Although he flirted with serialism he quickly abandoned it in favour of the moderately updated style that he followed from the middle 1920s to the end of his career. This, at least, should have made his works relatively accessible to the musical public. Unfortunately, as is so often the case with many composers of the second and third rank, those compositions of Schoeck's that have been afforded performances and/or recordings have generally not been quite distinctive enough to create much in the way of demand for more frequent outings – or for performances of further works. His concertos for violin (review ~ review), cello (review ~ review) and horn (review ~ review) are cases in point. They very occasionally get an airing but haven't made any real impression on the standard repertoire or found their way into the repertoires of musicians of the first rank.
The three sonatas presented here are in the sequence listed above – the last being a student work that the composer superficially edited, recomposed and resurrected in the 1950s. The listening journey is, therefore, from a vaguely late-Brahmsian idiom via something closer to the style of Pfitzner, Reger and, possibly, Busoni and back to the end of the nineteenth century. All the sonatas fall into three movements.
The Op. 16 work was dedicated to the Hungarian violinist, Stefi Geyer who was also the dedicatee of Schoeck's violin concerto and Bartók's first violin concerto. Schoeck had more than a passing affection for Geyer. The sonata opens with a luxuriously lyrical yet intimate Nicht zu Langsam, followed by a vaguely baroque Ruhig middle movement and ends with a contrapuntal Allegro con Spirito. The booklet notes suggest that Schoeck's studies with Reger were the principal influence here but that is to do the piece a disservice. For me it is more listenable than most Reger and is the best of the three works.
Schoeck completed the rather tougher Op. 46 sonata in 1931, twenty-two years later and it is representative of those works that exhibit the stylistic change referred to above. Here the austere, neo-classical opening Tranquillo bears the hallmarks of Reger and/or Pfitzner. It seems to me that the theme is subjected to development much too quickly for its own good – so that, ultimately, it is unmemorable. Much the same can be said of the next movement (Scherzo rasch und lecht) which opens very promisingly using pizzicato and sounding vaguely like Ravel's (second) sonata in texture but without the themes. The variational last movement (Breit - Kräftig, bewegt) is introverted, severe and not a very uplifting listening experience. It must have been difficult to learn. The very ending is nicely thrown away and belies much of what has gone before.
The early sonata WoO22 is very much a student work. Arguably, it could have done with more editing/re-composition. It is described in the booklet notes as "having a melodic richness". If this is true the melodies in the first movement are not particularly inspired ones and the movement meanders on in a stolid two to a bar until it suddenly stops. The second movement is a theme with variations and, although one might struggle to recall the theme or an early variant, the later variations are more interesting with shades of Brahms and Schumann. The third movement is a jolly ramble that doesn't outstay its welcome. Amazingly, it was Stefi Geyer — with the pianist Walter Frey — who would give the revised work its first performance in Zurich in 1954. The Canton of Zurich oversaw the publication of the work as a gift to the composer for his seventieth birthday.
One usually has to judge works such as these in recorded performances by less well-known musicians of the kind often to be found exploring unusual repertoire. This can mean musicians who are not quite capable of making the best of the music or presenting it to its full advantage. The father and daughter duo here fall into this category. My initial reaction to this disc was admiration for the splendidly luminous recorded sound but I was to be disappointed by the violinist's slightly undernourished and uningratiating tone; this despite it being produced on a borrowed Strad. I didn't have the scores to hand so it may be partly the composer's fault but one or two of the more demanding movements exhibit not quite enough dynamic and tonal variation, with both artists playing at a fairly steady mezzo-forte. That said the pianist is very reliable and agile, the violinist's intonation is secure and the performances are good enough to enable one to appreciate the music. One must, in any case, take off one's hat to those who are prepared to go to the considerable trouble of learning these unfamiliar works and recording them.
One last point to note is that the second movement of the Op. 46 sonata (track 5) should lead into the third movement (track 6) without a break but, unfortunately, an editing error has resulted in a brief and unnecessary silence being inserted between the tracks in mid-note which temporarily destroys the flow.
These sonatas will never find their way into the regular repertoire but it is good to hear them. Perhaps surprisingly this is not their first recording – or indeed their second. Previous issues with the same coupling have included the Zgraggen-Koella Duo on Claves, recorded in 2004, Paul Barritt and Catherine Edwards on Guild, recorded in 1997 and a Gallo disc of recordings from 1961 by Ursula Bagdasarjanz and Gisela Schoeck, the composer's daughter. I have not heard any of these but they received very favourable reviews from Rob Barnett and Jonathan Woolf and I suspect that any of the earlier performances would be preferable to those of the present issue.
Incidentally, the present recording claims to cover the "complete" violin sonatas of Schoeck but, it seems, there is also a fourth sonata (WoO102) - now available, with the other three, on a Musiques Suisses release of 2014: download only. A brief listen to this appealing five-minute work strongly suggests that this last release would also be well worth investigating.
Bob Stevenson


text:
Township of Ryerson
Area Municipality Links
Home/Community/History
The Township of Ryerson was incorporated in 1880 and named after Dr. Egerton Ryerson, the Chief Superintendent of Education for Ontario from 1844 to 1876, who was the founder of the educational system in Upper Canada (Ryerson University in Toronto is also named after him).
An excerpt from the local history book, A Tribute to Ryerson Township, describes: "…The Township of Ryerson (as) situated in the east portion of the District of Parry Sound in the Province of Ontario. It is a beautiful area containing several lakes and the Magnetawan River winding its way through the Township from East to West. The River at one time was the main means of travel as the steam boats navigated the waters.
Each season of the year has its own attractions. In spring, even before the buds burst open, the tantalizing aroma of syrup making fills the air. In summer the lakes are surrounded by people on holidays, boating, water skiing and swimming. The fantastic beauty of the woods in the fall is almost impossible to describe, with all the glorious colours of red maple, gold birch, yellow popular and evergreens, mixed in just the proper proportions. Then it is winter and the snow is like a soft downy blanket over everything, the air is crisp and cold and oh so fresh! Just right for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing or an old fashioned horse drawn sleigh ride.
Today with good roads, cars to travel in, and trucks to move our possessions it is difficult indeed to visualize the early settlers as they moved into the area. Many of the first settlers walked miles to the spot they had chosen to clear the trees and build their log homes. Imagine if you can the dense forests in the mid 1880's and the trails winding their way through swamps and around mountains to an unknown area where many of the early settlers decided to build their homes. The Township of Ryerson is made up of six well known communities: Midlothian, Doe Lake, Starratt, Wiseman's Corner, Cecebe, and Bordeau.
Historic points of interest include the Wiseman's Corner School House, S.S. #4, Younger's Landing (a steamer stop on the Magnetawan River), the Swing Bridge on the Midlothian Road, and Echo Rock where a steamer sank.
The navigable waters of the Magnetawan River and Lake Cecebe played a great part in the settlement of the area and today still play an important role encouraging tourism and cottage development. In 2004 the Township of Ryerson replaced the historic Midlothian Road one lane "Swing Bridge", with a new two lane structure. In November the Township celebrated the opening of the new bridge with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The middle section of the Swing Bridge was saved and is on display at the Museum located at 112 Midlothian Road. The Township logo is not of the swing bridge which was replaced in 2004, but rather on a picture of the original bridge built across the Magnetawan River."
The Township has available the second edition of the history book
A Tribute to Ryerson Township 1880-2007$20.00 including GST
Copies can be obtained at the Township office.
©2020 Township of Ryerson. All rights reserved.
28 Midlothian Road, Burks Falls, ON POA 1C0 705-382-3232
Website designed and powered by fpm3.com

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE: TDG) of Cleveland, a maker of aircraft parts, said it's considering offering $500 million of senior subordinated notes. The company would expect to use "all or a portion of the proceeds of any such offering" to pay a special dividend, it said in a news release. TransDigm has asked its lenders for their consents by 5 p.m. today, Oct. 9. The company on Oct. 3 said it has asked its senior lenders to consent to an amendment to its senior secured credit facilities to permit, among other things, a special dividend in an amount not to exceed $850 million, to increase its existing senior secured term facility by $150 million, and to reset certain ratios in its revolving credit facility. TransDigm in October 2009 paid a special dividend of $7.65 a share after issuing $425 million of 7.75% senior subordinated notes.


Avast Internet Security is a complete security suite with components such as anti-virus, anti-spam, and firewall included. SafeZone feature of Avast Internet Security 2014 wards off threats from the internet while users shop, or bank online. The firewall is highly successful in blocking hackers and unauthorized users that attempt to gather personal information. Avast Internet Security sandbox feature empowers the users to socialize without worries. Avast Internet Security uses hybrid cloud technology to update virus database and makes real time protection of the security software highly efficient. FileRep feature of the software is capable of warning you about malicious files when you try to open one.
Now it is possible manage all your devices including desktop computers, laptops, and mobile phones with Avast Internet Security 2015. The support offered by the community is excellent and reviews on Avast Internet Security are a witness to the benevolence of the crowdsourcing. Free download of Avast Internet Security can be found at the Avast's official website. The Avast Internet Security software is free to try for thirty days. Avast also offer one, two, and three-year protection packages for the convenience of users. In short, reviewers say that Avast Internet Security is a proactive security suite.
This website was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something that helped me. Kudos!


Comfortable and safe in any road condition! Jeep prioritized comfort and style by including: skid plates, cruise control, and power windows. It features four-wheel drive capabilities, a durable automatic transmission, and a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine.


• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Paint Your Own Pottery with the Gunnison Arts Center Clay Studio.
• 7 p.m. Book Talk: The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore in the Gunnison Arts Center Board Room.
• 3-6 p.m. ICELab and Tellruide Venture Accelerator and Startup Colorado hosts the Venture West: Colorado Investor Summit at the ICELab.
• 3:30-6 p.m. Bill Dowell and Friends play at Butte 66.
• 5:30 p.m. The Chamber's 12th Night Bonfire in the parking lot behind the Chamber of Commerce, tree drop-off starts at 10:30 a.m.
• 6:30 p.m. First Friday Family Film: Beauty and the Beast at the Crested Butte Library. 349-6535.
• 8 p.m. Jackson Melnick & His Band play at the Center for the Arts.
• 10 p.m. A-Mac & The Height play at The Eldo.
• 4 p.m. Bill Dowell and the Woodsplitters play at Butte 66.
• 7 p.m. The Gunnison Valley OHV Alliance of Trailriders hosts a Supercross viewing party and fundraiser at the Center for the Arts.
• 10 p.m. The Workshy plays at The Eldo.
Food Pantry Donation Day at CBMR.
• 7 p.m. Melanie Hall & Kevin Kamura play at the Princess Wine Bar.
• 6:30 p.m. SonofaGunn auditions in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center.
• 7 p.m. Eli & Willa Emmit play at the Princess Wine Bar.
• 5:30 p.m. Books-N-Bars at The Last Steep. 349-6535.
• 9 p.m. The New Mastersounds play at the Public House.
Mountain High Music Festival at CBMR, runs through January 13.
• 9 p.m. Hump Nite with Gun Rack at the Public House.
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Break Camp (ages K-11) at The Trailhead. 349-7160.


Adam White is an experienced and highly-respected figure in the world of landscape architecture and garden design. His company, Davies White has won two Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Gold Medals in addition to two BBC RHS People's Choice Awards and an RHS Best in Show Award.
Adam is the President of the Royal Chartered Landscape Institute and is a Fellow of the Institute for his award winning work.His buoyant, charismatic approach has attracted increasing media work and profiles in the Times, Sunday Telegraph and Guardian.Adam is a brilliant speaker and a television natural. He writes a monthly opinion column in a professional journal; and is member of the Garden Media Guild.


Clients will not be denied services based on their inability to pay. OBHC offers a sliding fee discount based on family size and income.
These services are designed to provide immediate intervention for individuals experiencing emotional crisis. Licensed professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week county-wide. For immediate assistance, please contact us at 509.826.6191 or 866.826.6191. Services necessary for involuntary care or commitment to a state or private hospital are also provided. Crisis respite services may be offered if indicated. These services are provided for the purpose of immediately stabilizing an emergency situation and, if possible, to resolve the conditions that caused the crisis. If additional services are necessary, a referral to the appropriate provider will be made.
To assist you in your recovery process, we offer an array of Mental Health services. Our team of professionals will work with you to develop a plan which is individualized and your services may include individual, family and group therapy, as well as medication management through our psychiatrist. For information on how to get an appointment, call 509-826-6191 or 866-826-6191.
The program also maintains current agreements with state and private hospitals for both short and long term inpatient hospitalizations.
As part of the individualized plan mentioned above, your needs may indicate a focus on activities intended to support you with your long-term mental health needs. We offer outreach case management, medication management, daily structure and support, life-skills training, development of vocational skills and residential resources.
To support and engage you in managing your personal growth and recovery.
We offer information in general public forums or in specific educational settings to enhance recognition of mental health issues, promote sound mental health, develop skills in the mental health field, and/or prevent development of mental illness.
The use of diagnostic interview and other relevant mental health skills to assess the service needs of people, and to initiate or modify treatment plans or to make referrals as appropriate. Consideration is given to a full range of inpatient treatment programs.
The provision of information and/or guidance from a mental health perspective to other professionals or groups to promote increased effectiveness in delivering services to others.
We have trained, dedicated staff who specialize in the services we offer to children, older adults and minority populations. In addition, we use consulting services in some cases to ensure that you receive the most appropriate services for your unique situation.
DSHS Provider One Card or Private Insurance: If you have private insurance, we will bill your carrier in most cases. Clients will not be denied services based on their inability to pay. OBHC offers a sliding fee discount based on family size and income.
If you have questions regarding payment or billing, please contact our finance department at 509-826-6191.
It is the policy of Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare that all programs and activities of the agency or any of its contractors will be conducted without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, disabled or veteran status, gender, handicap, religion, creed, age, or sexual orientation.
All services provided at our agency are also available in Spanish.


text:
Record(s) o' the Month – September 2019
By Angry Metal Guy on October 12, 2019 in 2019, Blog Posts, Record o' the Month, 158 comments
After a summer that was good, September was kind of insane. There were seven albums that were nominated that I considered for the list. And, of those seven, there were three that could be sitting in the top spot. So just let me go on record and say that this was an extremely difficult month. Being difficult, therefore, I had to ask myself a principled question: what would troll the readers and writers of Angry Metal Guy the most? The answer was simple: there was a progressive metal band that released iconic material in the early aughts. A band whose work is epic in scope and style. A band whose legacy is spoken of in hushed tones. A band lauded for epic compositions and an innovative style. That's right…
Ofermod – Thaumiel Review
By Madam X on November 22, 2012 in 2012, 4.5, Black Metal, Death Metal, Record o' the Month, Reviews, Spinefarm, 3 comments
AMG hath verily proclaimed Ofermod's Thaumiel to be October's Album of The Month. Madam X proclaims it full of depravity and evil. With so many proclamations flying around, you'd think this was the damn Magna Carta of Metal. It's mighty good, that's for sure.


$29 for $80 worth 10-Level Shoe Rack Delivered to Your Door. Ideal for Organising Your Shoes and Keeping Them Safe from Children and Pets. Holds Up to 30 Pairs Ensuring You Can Find the Right Pair Every Time.


There is also a market by the water which is a bigger draw for tourists…honestly some of those grilled fish didn't look like they were cooked that day let alone earlier in the evening.
I think when I went there with my friend we comprised about 33% of the Westerners in the place.After spending a longer than expected time in Peninsular Malaysia, I made it to Sabah one of the two states in Bornean Malaysia.Kota Kinabalu or KK (Malaysians like to just use the initials of their cities: KL, JB, KK) is a nice little town with a lot of amazing seafood to sample.For the freshest seafood try the covered fish market a few blocks from the water.Almost anything you can imagine is sitting alive in a tank ready to be prepared for you.The main thing to do after spending a day or two in KK is to climb mount Kinabalu (the other popular options are heading to the beach or going white water rafting).
As for booking…if you are planning on going there during the high season you will likely need to book in advance. There is only one place to stay overnight on the mountain so just book directly with them to save $$.
I went during the low season and booked a day in advance. They do not provide transportation to the park, but its really easy to get a mini-van or taxi from KK.
There are also two via ferrata courses that look breathtaking.
The via ferrata a good bit more expensive than just a normal climb up the mountain.
But there are some ways to shave a bit off the price.
You can actually book it at the entrance to the park cheaper than you can in KK.
It made the first step in dating safe, voyeuristic and cheaper than buying drinks all night while searching for the courage to approach the blonde on the other side of the bar.
Only text chat with indian call girls without sign up.


text:
Hire of Premises
Minibus Staff Bookings
Careers and Work Experience
Catch Up Plan
Parents' Newsletters
Federation Home
Koinonia C of E Schools Federation/
Our School/
Safeguarding/
The Koinonia Federation recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
We have a range of policies in place and available on our website and in school that are designed to achieve a fair, safe and harmonious environment. Policies provide guidance on the acceptable standards of behaviour expected of all staff, governors, children and adult visitors to our school.
The Koinonia Federation adheres the definition of safeguarding used in the Children Act 2004 and in the Department for Education and Skills (now DfE) guidance documents Working together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education, to promote children's and our school communities' welfare.
This can be summarised as:
Protecting children from maltreatment
Preventing impairment of children's health or development
Ensuring that children growing up with safe and effective care
Undertaking that role to ensure children have optimum life chances
Our governing body supports the school by complying with the Education Act 2002 (section 175) and we keep up to date with guidance issued by the Secretary of State and the Local Authority.
We follow Education Department and local authority guidance on safeguarding children and safer recruitment to ensure we provide a safe environment and take action to identify and protect any children or members of our learning community who may be at risk of significant harm.
Through self-review and monitoring we promote safe practice and ensure that adults working with children receive the necessary training for their roles. We work in partnership with other agencies providing services for children and their families to promote their well-being.
LAC LEADS
Primary Phase - Miss Julia Hoon
Secondary Phase - Mrs Alison Charlton & Mrs Zoe Pett
DESIGNATED SENIOR LEADERS FOR CHILD PROTECTION FOR THE FEDERATION
Mrs Claire Harrison & Mrs Victoria Wainwright
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS
St Mary Magdalene Woolwich Mrs Amao
St Mary Magdalene Peninsula Primary Phase Mrs Ajayi
St Mary Magdalene Peninsula Secondary Phase
Mrs Pett
Ms Reid, Mr Ermellino
DESIGNATED DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEADS
St Mary Magdalene Woolwich Miss Thomas
St Mary Magdalene Peninsula Phase Mrs Butterworth
St Mary Magdalene Secondary Phase
Ms A Hinds
Miss Lamont
OTHER DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS
St Mary Magdalene Woolwich Mrs Wilson, Mrs Ringmo, Miss Hoon
St Mary Magdalene Peninsula Primary Phase Miss Hoon
Mr Hussain, Mr Greenwood
Christ Church Miss Graham
Designated Governor for Child Protection: Pauline Sheath
Named Governor for Child Protection: Pauline Sheath
Named Governor for LAC: Pauline Sheath
All visitors must enter the school and sign in at Main Reception.
All visitors will be issued with an appropriate pass which must be displayed at all times whilst on the site.
Visitors will be asked to remain under the supervision of a designated member of staff whilst on site.
Visitors wishing to speak to a particular member of staff should telephone the school to make an appointment, when possible, to avoid disappointment.
Visitors must not use a smart phone or camera on site.
Visitors must sign out at the Main Reception and re -turn their visitor pass before leaving the site.
Be professional. Be careful how you interact with or speak to a child, the child may interpret it differently
Avoid physical contact with children unless you are preventing them from immediately harming themselves or others
Avoid being on your own with a child, always ensure that a door is open and that you are visible to others
It is best not to do anything for a child that he or she can do for him or herself
Always tell someone if a child touches you or speaks to you inappropriately. Log down the incident time and date and pass it onto the Headteacher
If you have concerns about the conduct of staff, it is your responsibility to inform the Headteacher
If your concern is about the Headteacher, contact the Governor responsible for Safeguarding, who is also the Chair of Governors
WHAT DO I DO IF I AM WORRIED ABOUT A CHILD?
If you become concerned about:
Something a child says
Marks or bruises on a child
Changes in a child's behaviour or demeanour
You must inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead
If you feel that a child may be at risk of harm but are not sure then inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately who will offer advice and take appropriate action
Child abuse happens to all children regardless of gender, culture, religion, social background and those with or without a disability
A copy of the Federation's Safeguarding Policy is located in each campus's school office and on the Federation's website
Sometimes a child may disclose information to you. If this happens then the following actions must take place.
WHAT DO I DO IF A CHILD DISCLOSES THAT THEY ARE BEING HARMED?
React calmly
Listen carefully to the child, particularly what is said spontaneously
Do not promise confidentiality. Explain to the child that you may need to pass on the information if you are worried about their safety
You may clarify your concern using "tell, explain, describe or outline" but as soon as your concern is confirmed, ask no further questions as further enquiries may be compromised.
ONLY TRAINED INVESTIGATORS QUESTION A CHILD.
Reassure the child that they have done the right thing
Record carefully what the child says in their own words, including how and when the account was given. Date, time and sign the record. Pass this on to the Designated Member of Staff for Safeguarding immediately.
TYPES OF HARM
Everybody has a responsibility to keep all children under the age of 18 safe and this applies to both the home and school environment. Harm is identified in four ways:
Physical – This is when a child is deliberately hurt or injured
Sexual – This is when a child is influenced or forced to take part in a sexual activity. This may or may not be a physical activity i.e. being exposed to inappropriate images
Emotional – This is when a child is made to feel frightened, worthless or unloved. It can be by shouting, using threats or making fun of someone. It can also be when children see their parents, or visitors to the home, fighting or using violence
Neglect – This is when a child is not being taken care of by their parents. It can be poor hygiene, poor diet, not keeping appointments for additional support, not coming to school or, being left at home alone
Extremism and Radicalisation – The holding of extreme political or religious views
STAFF CONDUCT
If you are concerned about the conduct of a member of staff following an observation or disclosure, the following actions must be taken:
Immediately inform the Designated Senior Leaders or one of the Deputy Designated Senior Leaders
In their absence, immediately inform one of the Deputy Designated Teachers
On this page we have a number of resources and links to other websites to help us all to access the appropriate support.
If you have any questions then please don't hesitate to contact the school. We may be able to help or direct you to get advice about keeping you and your children safe
Places to go for help and advice
(click on the images)
e-Safety Portal for Parents and Schools – NSPCC
Safeguarding, Online Safety, Exploitation etc
Helpful advice and tools for parents and children.
Help and resources for adults to educate and explain how to stay safe.
e-Safety Portal for Parents and Schools – by the Childline, CEOP and National Crime Agency.
Supporting materials, activities and links to educate children and adults about E-safety.
Guidance on how to deal with Child Exploitation and how to enhance online protection.
e-Safety Portal for Parents and Schools – by the Police, Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre.
Multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the abuse and exploitation of children in the real and 'e' world.
Referred to as an online 999.
Advice on a range of issues such as viruses, hacking and dealing with bullying online.
© 2021 Koinonia C of E Schools Federation • School Website Design by e4education
High Visibility Version • Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Cookie Settings


Maidenhead Mens 1s secured promotion to South Prem 2 after fighting back to beat local rivals Reading on Saturday.
Promotion means that the Mens 1s will now return to South level hockey and will compete against some of the biggest clubs in the country with the addition of London League clubs from 2019/2020 in the South League.
The side now targets winning the league to end the season in style. Only two games stand between them and the championship, which they have led for most of the season.
Preparation for another strong season next year have already commenced.
The Mens 1s will now become the joint 2nd highest level Mens side in Berkshire (after Reading 1s), with Reading 2s coming into the MBBO league below Maidenhead next season.
 Our Volunteers are what make us special We'd like to give a shout out to all those volunteers who support our club and make it so special.


text:
package org.apache.camel.processor;

import org.apache.camel.ContextTestSupport;
import org.apache.camel.Exchange;
import org.apache.camel.Processor;
import org.apache.camel.RollbackExchangeException;
import org.apache.camel.RuntimeCamelException;
import org.apache.camel.builder.RouteBuilder;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;

import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.*;

public class RollbackTest extends ContextTestSupport {

    @Test
    public void testOk() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:result").expectedMessageCount(1);
        getMockEndpoint("mock:rollback").expectedMessageCount(0);

        template.requestBody("direct:start", "ok");

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Test
    public void testRollback() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:result").expectedMessageCount(0);
        getMockEndpoint("mock:rollback").expectedMessageCount(1);

        try {
            template.requestBody("direct:start", "bad");
            fail("Should have thrown a RollbackExchangeException");
        } catch (RuntimeCamelException e) {
            boolean b = e.getCause() instanceof RollbackExchangeException;
            assertTrue(b);
        }

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Test
    public void testRollbackWithExchange() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:result").expectedMessageCount(0);
        getMockEndpoint("mock:rollback").expectedMessageCount(1);

        Exchange out = template.request("direct:start", new Processor() {
            public void process(Exchange exchange) throws Exception {
                exchange.getIn().setBody("bad");
            }
        });
        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();

        assertNotNull(out.getException());
        assertIsInstanceOf(RollbackExchangeException.class, out.getException());
        assertEquals(true, out.isRollbackOnly(), "Should be marked as rollback");
    }

    @Override
    protected RouteBuilder createRouteBuilder() throws Exception {
        return new RouteBuilder() {
            @Override
            public void configure() throws Exception {
                from("direct:start").choice().when(body().isNotEqualTo("ok")).to("mock:rollback").rollback("That do not work")
                        .otherwise().to("mock:result").end();
            }
        };
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Rail project cost estimate now jacked up above $10 billion
By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / SEPT. 13
Costs of the city's East Kapolei-to-Ala Moana rail project have soared to $832 million above the most recent estimates. This is a switching area near Waipahu High School.
The projected cost of the city's troubled East Kapolei-to-Ala Moana rail project has now moved above the $10 billion mark. Read more
The projected cost of the city's troubled East Kapolei-to-Ala Moana rail project has now moved above the $10 billion mark.
Numbers provided to a Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation committee by its staff Thursday showed $832 million more in expenses than the most recent previous estimate.
That jacks up the construction budget for the project to $9.13 billion, excluding approximately $1 billion in financing costs.
The escalating costs come when the latest forecasts by top economists show that the impacts to the state economy from the COVID-19 pandemic might lead to an estimated $450 million drop in anticipated excise tax revenues for the project, providing further funding woes.
The previous forecast was $8.3 billion without financing costs, $9.2 billion including financing. When the Federal Transit Administration agreed to fund $1.55 billion of the project in late 2012, the project was estimated to cost $4.9 billion before financing costs, $5.2 billion including financing costs.
The HART Project Oversight Committee was also told by staff members that they now expect the project to be fully completed in October 2026, four months later than a previous June 2026 forecast.
Meanwhile, the HART Government Affairs, Audit and Legal Affairs Committee voted Thursday to recommend that its full board instruct Executive Director Andrew Robbins to halt moving forward with the procurement process for a public-private partnership, or P3, vendor to complete the last segment of the project, despite Robbins' concerns that doing so could add even more to rail costs and further delays.
The full board will likely vote on the committee's recommendation at its next regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 27.
Members of the Project Oversight Committee were given an explanation of the revised estimates by Nate Meddings, the agency's project controls director.
Much of the cost increases come from construction of the guideway and stations in the city center portion of the project, as well as utility relocations through that segment, Meddings said. Professional services costs are also on the rise, due in large part to the delays.
HART's inability to complete relocation of utility lines through the Dillingham Boulevard segment is partly because the city Department of Planning and Permitting won't grant variances for the work due to incomplete design work.
Committee Chairman Glenn Nohara noted that an independent project management oversight study suggested the timetable should also include a 500-day schedule contingency period.
The Government Affairs Committee's recommendation to the full board to withdraw from the P3 process comes on the heels of Mayor Kirk Caldwell's decision late last month to do the same. The Caldwell administration and HART were expected to move forward together on procuring a P3 partner because the plan calls for the private entity to be involved with project construction, HART's main focus, as well as operations of the rail line, a responsibility of the city Department of Transportation Services.
Federal Transit Administration officials have been withholding the release of $744 million in promised funding for the project until they are satisfied the city has a clear plan to complete the project, and securing a P3 partner was expected to resolve much of that uncertainty. FTA officials have told HART that $250 million of that amount will be lost to the city if they are not satisfied with a revised funding plan by Dec. 31.
Caldwell, in rejecting the P3 process, said he's skeptical a private-partner vendor could minimize the final cost of the project, and instead prefers a more traditional design-build model.
Robbins argued Thursday that he believes a P3 agreement can be reached in the coming weeks, while moving back to a design-build approach would set back the planning process by months. Robbins told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser late Thursday he has been advised by state procurement officials that HART can move forward on negotiating with the bidders without the Caldwell administration's participation.
Even if a P3 contract is not awarded, HART can engage in "post-initial proposal" discussions that would yield more cost details that could be used to present a plan to the FTA, Robbins said. "What we've received so far is just preliminary proposals. … We need to talk to (the bidders), engage with them."
Robbins and board members voiced frustration that procurement laws require bid proposals to be kept confidential until one of the vendors is selected, since the bids, which were accepted in July, could provide cost details that can be used to persuade the FTA to release its funding. He blamed the Caldwell administration for the delays because it would not join HART in discussions with P3 bid finalists.
Robbins stressed that the Government Affairs Committee's decision to halt the P3 process is not final and that the ultimate decision lies with the full HART board.
HART Government Affairs Committee Chairman Terrence Lee said after the vote that the consensus of committee members was "that HART must make a presentation to the FTA on how the final portion of the rail project will be built, before Thanksgiving, that is supported by the city administration in order to maximize the odds that the FTA will extend the deadline on such funding."
While he proposed that a subcommittee be set up to learn more about the bids, something staff attorneys told the committee was possible, other committee members thought it would waste valuable time, Lee said. As a result, "a motion was then made to recommend to the full board that it direct Andy to cancel the P3 procurement, and that motion passed."
Lee said he disagrees with Robbins that HART can proceed with selecting a P3 partner without the Caldwell administration's participation.
Nohara said he's also troubled by the situation. "My question is, Can we even award a contract (to a P3 vendor) if a bid exceeds the budget that we have?" he said.
What's more, Lee is worried the new, higher project costs and delayed opening will further jeopardize FTA funding.
Like Lee, Nohara believes Robbins' staff needs to quickly come up with a plan that would be amenable to the Caldwell administration so that a unified front can be presented to the FTA.
Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified the Government Affairs, Audit and Legal Affairs Committee as the Finance Committee. Terrence Lee chairs the Government Affairs, Audit and Legal Affairs Committee.
Hawaii or bust: A traveler's notebook as he successfully navigates Hawaii's pre-travel testing program
Military names UH law school grad as judge for 9/11 trial


text:
CapGemini | Employer Partner
We sat down (virtually) with Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation — to find out more about their partnership with Generation Singapore. Kiran Chandnani (Talent Acquisition Lead, SEA & HK), Jason Toh (Talent Acquisition Specialist), Tho Wei Hong (Salesforce Consultant), and Joyce Huang (Talent Acquisition Specialist) share their experiences as a #GetReadySG employer partner and what candidates can look out for when applying for a tech consultancy role.
How did Capgemini start with Generation Singapore?
Kiran: "It all started with a problem statement – prior to meeting Generation Singapore, the team would gather frequently to discuss how we could widen the talent pool here — where there is a very high demand for technology skills but a shortage of candidates that possess the right skills
Weihong: "It was then that Generation Singapore was brought up, during one of the brainstorming sessions where we were discussing potential initiatives and opportunities that we could get exposed to address that problem. While we had previously connected on LinkedIn and had one-on-one conversations with multiple members of Generation Singapore, it was the focus on partnerships with the government as well as well known players such Microsoft and Temasek that really highlighted the amount of effort being put in to help Singaporeans upskill that got us — it made all the difference!"
How do you deal with challenges regarding talent management, especially with the huge shortage of viable candidates?
Kiran: "Hiring from competitors is obviously one way to do it — but we realised we need to think out of the box, otherwise, we'll always be tapping into candidates who already have multiple offers on hand. As part of our talent management strategy, we also have a graduate program that we've been running in Singapore for five years wherein we train undergraduates of different disciplines on different technologies and provide them with the on-job experience on projects across different domains.
However, we thought that participating in this program would give us access to a different diverse pool of talent — not just the junior talent but mid-career switchers as well. And we hope they would possess creativity due to their various backgrounds and experience.
This shortage comes from the technology skills that we are hiring for, especially when it comes to specialised fields of developers. Each year we hire about 80 people in Singapore at least — and that's across all technologies, not just focused on developers. If we're just looking at developers, it'll be at least 50 mid-level hires a year. When it comes to the more functional business aspect of tech (ie, the business analysts, project managers) there is a pool available which we are able to tap in to.
Joyce: "In addition, the majority of experienced hires available in Singapore are usually foreign talent — so this is a great initiative to groom homegrown talent pool."
How did the partnership with Generation Singapore go — what kind of support did you receive?
Weihong: "From comprehensive support like explanatory decks at the beginning to networking sessions at the end, where trainees got to show off what they had learnt and clinch internships — it was a very smooth process. Everything was planned, so all we needed to do was provide documentation.
The program also allowed us and our business partners to have one-on-ones with every single participant and connect with them. This way we were able to give them an in-depth understanding of consulting too."
Kiran: "We especially loved that Generation reached out to us to get input on the learning curriculum and took the advice given by our technical guys back to be used in the bootcamp."
What were the distinct traits that made you hire Generation learners like Shaffi and Kim?
Weihong: "Other than being a good communicator, Shaffi took the initiative to do research to support whatever he was saying during the interview. It was clear that knew what he wanted and had even planned ahead, he even gave us his 5-year and 10-year plan without us asking! Thus, it was clear that he was willing to work towards whatever he wanted — backed up by a portfolio of projects he did outside the course, which showed effort.
For Kim, she had a great work attitude and was a fast learner — seeing that she had to learn almost everything from scratch. She went above and beyond and did a lot of homework on her own after working hours. She did this so that she would be able to answer her manager the next day should any queries arise, and give even more than was expected."
What is your overarching hiring philosophy — what can future candidates look out for?
Joyce: "In Capgemini, we place a strong emphasise on soft skills such as being proactive and showing genuine interest and initiative towards learning and the ability to adapt to different situations — We believe that these are essential in building a winning team.
Kiran: "We feel that grades in their disciplines are never really the deciding factor for getting hired for a tech consultancy job. We look for people who are always ready to learn new skills and put their acquired knowledge into practice. We believe this is exceptionally important for people coming from a different industry background. The technology industry is evolving even as we speak and being in consulting means we need to become subject-matter-experts or advisors of solutions for our clients. During the hiring process, if they demonstrate the 'La Niaque' spirit — which means 'fire in the belly' in French — passion to succeed and the desire to make a difference, then they are already half-way to successfully securing the role with us."
What are your thoughts on the process and methodology that Generation is using to prepare and support jobseekers?
Joyce: "I think the structured learning program coupled with project course work is a good balance of both content/knowledge and application and it equips any learners without prior background in technology with the basic fundamental skills they need to kickstart their career in the industry.
We connect with these learners, we evaluate their technical aptitude, communication skills and their work attitude. When Generation screens the applicants, it also helps to sieve out those who don't have the right attitude. This ensures everyone in the program is always serious, ready and willing to learn. The only thing we ever had to worry about is the how fast they can adapt on-the-job in the Tech industry which is always evolving."
Weihong: "Yes, however we found that some candidates were lacking in Interview and presentation skills and this might be an area which Generation program can focus on. It is important to pay attention to first impressions, make the effort to keep the conversation going by participating actively, show interest and establish a good relationship with the hiring managers! For example, during the second networking session, some of the candidates seemed to be knowledgeable about tech but when asked certain questions, some of their responses sounded quite scripted.
As a tip, it's important to share your own opinions and thoughts, which is why researching on the company you're applying for is vital. It helps to show alignment with your own goals in the tech industry."
How would you encourage potential trainees who wish to apply for a tech role but don't feel confident enough?
Kiran: "Demonstrate your passion for technology and more importantly the drive to learn about new technologies, this can be demonstrated by completion of training courses & certifications."
Joyce: "The work that Generation Singapore and Capgemini, as an employer partner is doing over here helps to create an ongoing support eco-system in the community that gives you the opportunity to get started in a career in Tech with the knowledge and internship placements with us, it gives you a taste of what life is like in Tech industry.
This gives you an opportunity to try out a career that you have never imagined doing in the past and a chance to further your potential.
It's like an air ticket to a known destination without an itinerary when we go on a road trip with your friends. Road may get rough, but you will get to where you want to be and the experience it brings will be worth it.
Sometimes, we need to take a leap of faith even in unchartered waters because no one else, but you are responsible for your own career and future, and if even you don't believe in yourself, how can any employer believe in your capability then?
Do you wish to continue the partnership with Generation?
Kiran: "Yes, absolutely! Due to its success here, we have plans to expand this partnership beyond Singapore and are currently exploring the programs in Hong Kong.
Capgemini is committed to being an equal opportunity and diversity employer. Our joint partnership with Generation Singapore in the #GetReadySG initiative demonstrates our dedication as an organisation in achieving our Global CSR goal of Digital Inclusion in 2021 by nurturing mid-career switchers into Technology enthusiasts.
We are committed to providing continuous support for the community in Singapore and the region, and we would like to welcome all who aim to pursue a fulfilling career in technology consulting to show your support by reaching out to us on career and partnership opportunities."
Join Us – Generation India
Generation Celebrates Reaching 25,000 Graduates Globally
DeChanta Knox | Cadia Healthcare
Video: Generation Stories from Kenya, Spain, and USA
Syafii | Software developer
Generation Spain – Second Cohort
Gilbert Cheruiyot | Gilchery Kenya
Taneeisha | Jacksonville


Once upon a time, in a savage country where the snow lies deep for many months in the year, there lived an owl and an eagle. Though they were so different in many ways they became great friends, and at length set up house together, one passing the day in hunting and the other the night. In this manner they did not see very much of each other–and perhaps agreed all the better for that; but at any rate they were perfectly happy, and only wanted one thing, or, rather, two things, and that was a wife for each.
'I really am too tired when I come home in the evening to clean up the house,' said the eagle.
'And I am much too sleepy at dawn after a long night's hunting to begin to sweep and dust,' answered the owl. And they both made up their minds that wives they must have.
'They will make capital wives if they will only stay with us,' said they. And they flew off to give themselves a wash, and to make themselves smart before the girls awoke.
For many hours the sisters slept on, for they had come a long way, from a town where there was scarcely anything to eat, and felt weak and tired. But by-and-by they opened their eyes and saw the two birds watching them.
'I hope you are rested?' asked the owl politely.
'Certainly!' replied the eagle. And he flew away to a farmhouse a mile or two off, and brought back a nest of eggs in his strong beak; while the owl, catching up a tin pot, went to a cottage where lived an old woman and her cow, and entering the shed by the window dipped the pot into the pail of new milk that stood there.
The girls were so much delighted with the kindness and cleverness of their hosts that, when the birds inquired if they would marry them and stay there for ever, they accepted without so much as giving it a second thought. So the eagle took the younger sister to wife, and the owl the elder, and never was a home more peaceful than theirs!
All went well for several months, and then the eagle's wife had a son, while, on the same day, the owl's wife gave birth to a frog, which she placed directly on the banks of a stream near by, as he did not seem to like the house. The children both grew quickly, and were never tired of playing together, or wanted any other companions.
One night in the spring, when the ice had melted, and the snow was gone, the sisters sat spinning in the house, awaiting their husbands' return. But long though they watched, neither the owl nor the eagle ever came; neither that day nor the next, nor the next, nor the next. At last the wives gave up all hope of their return; but, being sensible women, they did not sit down and cry, but called their children, and set out, determined to seek the whole world over till the missing husbands were found.
Now the women had no idea in which direction the lost birds had gone, but they knew that some distance off was a thick forest, where good hunting was to be found. It seemed a likely place to find them, or, at any rate, they might hear something of them, and they walked quickly on, cheered by the thought that they were doing something. Suddenly the younger sister, who was a little in front, gave a cry of surprise.
'Yes we shall,' answered the elder; 'I know what to do.' And taking a long piece of string from her pocket, fastened it into the frog's mouth, like a bit.
'You must swim across the lake,' she said, stooping to put him in, 'and we will walk across on the line behind you.' And so they did, till they got to about the middle of the lake, when the frog boy stopped.
'I don't like it, and I won't go any further,' cried he sulkily. And his mother had to promise him all sorts of nice things before he would go on again.
When at last they reached the other side, the owl's wife untied the line from the frog's mouth and told him he might rest and play by the lake till they got back from the forest. Then she and her sister and the boy walked on, with the great forest looming before them. But they had by this time come far and were very tired, and felt glad enough to see some smoke curling up from a little hut in front of them.
'Let us go in and ask for some water,' said the eagle's wife; and in they went.
The inside of the hut was so dark that at first they could see nothing at all; but presently they heard a feeble croak from one corner. But sisters turned to look, and there, tied by wings and feet, and their eyes sunken, were the husbands that they sought. Quick as lightning the wives cut the deer- thongs which bound them; but the poor birds were too weak from pain and starvation to do more than utter soft sounds of joy. Hardly, however, were they set free, than a voice of thunder made the two sisters jump, while the little boy clung tightly round his mother's neck.
'What are you doing in my house?' cried she. And the wives answered boldly that now they had found their husbands they meant to save them from such a wicked witch.
'Well, I will give you your chance,' answered the ogress, with a hideous grin; 'we will see if you can slide down this mountain. If you can reach the bottom of the cavern, you shall have your husbands back again.' And as she spoke she pushed them before her out of the door to the edge of a precipice, which went straight down several hundreds of feet. Unseen by the witch, the frog's mother fastened one end of the magic line about her, and whispered to the little boy to hold fast the other. She had scarcely done so when the witch turned round.
'Oh, yes, I am quite ready. I was only waiting for you!' And sitting down she began her slide. On, on, she went, down to such a depth that even the witch's eyes could not follow her; but she took for granted that the woman was dead, and told the sister to take her place. At that instant, however, the head of the elder appeared above the rock, brought upwards by the magic line. The witch gave a howl of disgust, and hid her face in her hands; thus giving the younger sister time to fasten the cord to her waist before the ogress looked up.
'You can't expect such luck twice,' she said; and the girl sat down and slid over the edge. But in a few minutes she too was back again, and the witch saw that she had failed, and feared lest her power was going. Trembling with rage though she was, she dared not show it, and only laughed hideously.
'If you can bear it, of course I can,' answered the witch. And so the girls told her they had first smeared their heads with pitch and then laid hot stones upon them.
And so they did; and the elder sister let down her hair till it hung over the witch's eyes, so that she might believe it was her own hair growing. Then the other brought a huge stone, and, in short, there was an end of the witch. The sisters were savages who had never seen a missionary.


text:
Zabrus estrellanus is a species of ground beetle in the Iberozabrus subgenus that is endemic to Portugal.

References

Beetles described in 1880
Beetles of Europe
Endemic arthropods of Portugal
Zabrus

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Watch Live Tonight: John C. Goodman and Curing the Healthcare Crisis
By Patrick Ishmael on Sep 27, 2012
Click below for live video of the Show-Me Institute's Speaker Series on Economic Policy, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. CDT. Tonight's speaker is John C. Goodman, a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and the President and Kellye Wright Fellow in health care at the National Center for Policy Analysis. He is the author of Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis.
Patrick Ishmael
Director of Government Accountability


text:
'Crazy Rich Asians': Review
By Tim Grierson, Senior US Critic2018-08-09T03:00:00+01:00
Long-awaited adaptation of Kevin Kwan's bestseller could deliver a blast of late-summer box office
Dir: Jon M. Chu. US. 2018. 121mins
Crazy Rich Asians is a party stuffed with laughs, tears, romance and opulence — pity someone decided to invite so many clichés to the soiree as well. This rambunctious crowd-pleaser succeeds when it allows likeable leads Constance Wu and Henry Golding to work their charm. The film, adapted from Kevin Kwan's bestselling novel, is insightful in its depiction of cultural and class clashes that spring up when a man takes his New York girlfriend to meet his affluent, disapproving Singapore family. And yet, director Jon M. Chu undercuts his modern-day Cinderella story's poignancy and warmth by badgering us with a nonstop materialistic worldview, sending mixed messages about whether love or money matters more.
A flashy, frilly, silly piece of escapist entertainment
Opening August 15 in the States and a few months later in the UK, Crazy Rich Asians could be a word-of-mouth smash as summer movie season draws to a close. An international line-up which includes Gemma Chan, Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh will entice audiences, and the scarcity of studio films with an all-Asian cast (2001's Memoirs Of A Geisha, 1993's The Joy Luck Club) should help raise visibility.
Wu plays Rachel Chu, a Manhattan economics professor who has been dating the handsome, sensitive Nick Young (Golding) for more than a year. Nick will be traveling to his Singapore hometown to be the best man at his friend's wedding, and he wants to take the opportunity to introduce his family to Rachel — a big step in their relationship. But when they land, Rachel quickly discovers two things: Nick's family is extravagantly wealthy, and Nick's judgmental mother Eleanor (Yeoh) doesn't like her.
Chu (who directed two Step Up sequels) has conceived Crazy Rich Asians as a flashy, frilly, silly piece of escapist entertainment, adorning the movie with lavish costumes and stunning locations so that viewers feel like they've attended the destination wedding of their dreams. He's selling a cheeky fantasy — complete with snarky comic relief and exuberant Asian covers of Coldplay and Madonna hits — that invites viewers to enjoy the film for its boisterous, shallow pleasures.
But Crazy Rich Asians wants to cut deeper, examining how Chinese-Americans feel a tension with friends and family back home who regard them as too westernised. Eleanor, the family matriarch, is displeased with the kindly, thoughtful Rachel entirely because she has grown up in America, viewing her as symptomatic of all the ways that her son has turned his back on Chinese tradition. Never mind that Rachel was raised in poverty and had to work hard to achieve everything she has: in Eleanor's eyes, she's merely a self-centred American distracting Nick from his destiny of taking over the family empire.
Wu and Golding have a flirty, adoring rapport that makes it easy to root for them to overcome his family's objections, but Crazy Rich Asians miscalculates how to portray the Youngs' massive wealth. The movie features the most ludicrously extravagant parties since the 2013 Great Gatsby remake, inundating us with sequences full of fancy cars, gaudy galas and gorgeous gowns.
But in Chu's fervour to enumerate the Youngs' riches, the movie starts to become numbing — precisely because the filmmakers don't seem to have a clear handle on what they're trying to say about such opulence. If Nick's family is meant to be in the wrong for the collective cold shoulder they give Rachel, why spend so much time luxuriating in their wealth? When Crazy Rich Asians finally gets around to arguing that Rachel and Nick's love outweighs material possessions, the sermonising feels hollow, even hypocritical.
Because of Crazy Rich Asians' soap opera-like narrative arc, it's natural to expect melodramatic twists, a shocking revelation, and some last-minute romantic theatrics. Still, one wishes that the plot wasn't so pedestrian in comparison to its rich cultural specifics. To be sure, there are meaningful observations here about the ways that money warps relationships and how children struggle with their heritage. But by trying so hard to concoct a blowout party, the movie exhausts and frustrates as much as it enlightens and delights.
Production companies: SK Global, Starlight Culture, Color Force, Ivanhoe Pictures, Electric Somewhere
Worldwide distribution: Warner Bros.
Producers: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, John Penotti
Screenplay: Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, based on the novel Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Production design: Nelson Coates
Editing: Myron Kerstein
Cinematography: Vanja Černjul
Music: Brian Tyler
Main cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Harry Shum Jr., Ken Jeong, Michelle Yeoh


Today is that wonderful time of year where we get to celebrate one of mathematics wonderful little values: π. Many celebrate March 14th by competing in pizza pie or apple pie eating contests. Some even go as far as eating some pie at 1:59PM (or AM if you're awake). Here at Kepler, we employ several…let's call them math-enthusiasts. You know, those who loved calculus class and enjoy building mathematical models until 4 in the morning. The ones that loved proofs in geometry, yep those guys. Well, because our math-enthusiasts are dear to our Kepler family, we wanted to show our Pi-appreciation, by passing along some Pi-humor. Enjoy!
What did π say to √(-1)? "Get real". And what did √(-1) say in return? "Be rational".
What do you get when you divide the circumference of the sun by its diameter? Pi in the sky!
Mathematician: Pi r squared. Baker: No pies are round, cakes are square!
A mathematician, a physicist, and an engineer are all given identical rubber balls and told to find the volume. They are given anything they want to measure it, and have all the time they need. The mathematician pulls out a measuring tape and records the circumference. He then divides by two times pi to get the radius, cubes that, multiplies by pi again, and then multiplies by four-thirds and thereby calculates the volume. The physicist gets a bucket of water, places 1.00000gal of water in the bucket, drops in the ball, and measures the displacement to six significant figures. And the engineer? He writes down the serial number of the ball, and looks it up.


In order to develop the capacity of frontline actors working with SGBV survivors in emergency settings, ABAAD, in partnership with UNICEF, conducted two five-day GBV CMiE trainings (in the North and the Bekaa) and one refresher training (in Tyr) for social workers working with women and girl survivors of GBV in Lebanon, from both refugee and local communities.
The legal framework for the provision of care to child survivors.
The training was conducted by global GBV experts and involved a mixed-method approach including seminars and plenary discussions, group work, role plays, and other creative means to ensure learning. The trainings were conducted in both Arabic and English (simultaneous translation).


Within the last 10 years, Wyandotte County has seen unprecedented growth with more than $4.7 billion in investment. In 2018, WYEDC announced 33 projects totaling $556 million along with more than 1.8 million square feet of leased, expanded/retained or under construction space.
Wyandotte County boasts a tremendous level of new and retained jobs.
WYEDC is a vibrant organization with many means of engagement. To learn more about WYEDC, contact us.
Each quarter, more than 100 WYEDC investors attend a networking event at various locations throughout Wyandotte County.
Because Wyandotte County has a dynamic economy with a unified vision of progress, local and regional media have interest in WYEDC's economic development approach.
WYEDC provides leadership and coordination with several workforce and human resources roundtables.


Yes! We were there at the Innovation for Health Conference on February 18th 2016 at the World Trade Center (WTC), Rotterdam, The Netherlands. We showcased more about our new efforts in the diagnostics arena.
Innovation for Health - Shaping the future of healthcare together!
We particpated with over 800 delegates at the Innovation for Health 2016. It was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on the latest trends, exchange ideas with leading innovators, identify new opportunities for collaboration and get inspired by the development trends in healthcare.
PamGene is looking for partners interested in diagnostics development in Oncology and for partners interested in application of our Peptide platform in clinical practice.