Lewis Rice member Mark C. Winings was re-elected to the Board of Aldermen for the City of Clayton on Tuesday, April 4. Mark was first elected Alderman in 2011, and he was re-elected in 2014. As an alderman, he votes on proposed legislation and resolutions for Clayton and represents Clayton's various stakeholders in establishing municipal policies and priorities. While in office, Mark has worked with Clayton's professional staff and other elected officials to eliminate the city's budget deficit while continuing to provide exceptional municipal services to Clayton's residents and businesses, attract hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment to the city, and maintain Clayton's position as a regional leader.
Mark advises financial institutions and other businesses in a broad range of financing and commercial lending transactions. He also represents clients in real estate transactions and other commercial and corporate matters. He strives to build strong relationships and become a trusted partner and counselor to each client he serves.


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Sterilization Act of 1924
The passage of the Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924 demonstrates how science has been used to drive policy throughout history. In the case of the Virginia sterilization law, the science used to draft the law was based on the principles of eugenics. With the help of Harry Laughlin's Model Sterilization Law, the state of Virginia was able to pass its own law allowing sterilization of the feebleminded, expressing sterilization as a health issue that needed to be protected from the public.
Subject: Legal, Reproduction
Ethics of Designer Babies
A designer baby is a baby genetically engineered in vitro for specially selected traits, which can vary from lowered disease-risk to gender selection. Before the advent of genetic engineering and in vitro fertilization (IVF), designer babies were primarily a science fiction concept. However, the rapid advancement of technology before and after the turn of the twenty-first century makes designer babies an increasingly real possibility.
Subject: Ethics, Reproduction
Parasitic Twins
Parasitic twins, a specific type of conjoined twins, occurs when one twin ceases development during gestation and becomes vestigial to the fully formed dominant twin, called the autositic twin. The underdeveloped twin is called parasitic because it is only partially formed, is not functional, or is wholly dependent on the autositic twin.
Subject: Disorders, Reproduction
Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Basal Ganglia Development
Prenatal exposure to alcohol (ethanol) in human and animal models results in a range of alcohol-induced developmental defects. In humans, those collective birth defects are called Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, with the most severe manifestation being Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). FAS is defined by pre- and post-natal growth retardation, minor facial abnormalities, and deficiencies in the central nervous system (CNS). The basal ganglia, one of the central nervous system components, are affected by exposure to ethanol during development.
Litowitz v. Litowitz [Brief] (2002)
Pursuant to an express provision of the embryo disposition contract they both signed, a husband and wife had to petition the court for instructions because they could not reach an agreement about what to do with frozen embryos when they divorced. The trial court awarded the pre-embryos to the husband and the Court of Appeals affirmed this decision. However, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the pre-embryos should be thawed out and allowed to expire because the dispute had not been resolved within a five year time frame prescribed by the Cryopreservation Agreement.
York v. Jones (1989)
In the case York v. Jones (1989), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was one of the first US courts to address a dispute over a cryopreserved preembryo. Steven York and Risa Adler-York (the Yorks), a married couple, provided their gametes to doctors who created the preembryo, which the court referred to as a pre-zygote, as part of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program at the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine (Jones Institute) in Norfolk, Virginia.
Hamburger-Hamilton Staging Series (1951)
In 1951 Viktor Hamburger and Howard Hamilton created an embryonic staging series from a combination of photographs and drawings from other researchers. The Hamburger-Hamilton stages are a sequence of images depicting 46 chronological stages in chick development. The images begin with a fertilized egg and end with a fully developed chick. The Hamburger-Hamilton staging series was produced in order to replace a previous chick staging series created in 1900. The earlier attempt lacked specific details and staged the chick embryo by using only morphological characteristics.
Homeobox Genes and the Homeobox
Homeobox genes are a cluster of regulatory genes that are spatially and temporally expressed during early embryological development. They are interesting from both a developmental and evolutionary perspective since their sequences are highly conserved and shared across an enormously wide array of living taxa.
Circulatory Changes at Birth
When placental mammals are born their circulatory systems undergo radical changes as the newborns are prepared for independent life. The lungs are engaged, becoming the primary source of fresh oxygen, replacing the placental barrier as a means for blood-gas exchange.
Leonardo da Vinci's Embryological Annotations
Among his myriad scientific and artistic contributions, Leonardo da Vinci's work in embryology was groundbreaking. He observed and diagramed the previously undemonstrated position of the fetus in the womb with detailed accompanying annotations of his observations. Leonardo was highly paranoid of plagiarism and wrote all of his notes in mirror-like handwriting laden with his own codes, making his writing difficult to discern and delaying its impact.
Artificial Parthenogenesis and Fertilization (1913), by Jacques Loeb
Jacques Loeb is best known for his embryological work investigating parthenogenesis in invertebrates. Artificial Parthenogenesis and Fertilization is a revised and English-translated work from his earlier book, Die chemische Entwicklungserregung des tierischen Eies (1900). Artificial Parthenogenesis describes Loeb's many and varied methodical experiments to initiate egg development without fertilization by sperm. As is true with much of science, some of Loeb's experiments were successful and many were not.
"The Cell-Theory" (1853), by Thomas Henry Huxley
The Cell-Theory was written by Thomas Henry Huxley in Britain and published in 1853 by The British and Foreign Medico-Chirurgical Review. The twenty-two page article reviews twelve works on cell theory, including those in Germany by Caspar Friedrich Wolff in the eighteenth century and by Karl Ernst von Baer in the nineteenth century. Huxley spends much of The Cell-Theory on a cell theory proposed in the late 1830s by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann in Germany.
"Experiments in Plant Hybridization" (1866), by Johann Gregor Mendel
During the mid-nineteenth century, Johann Gregor Mendel experimented with pea plants to develop a theory of inheritance. In 1843, while a monk in the Augustian St Thomas's Abbey in Brünn, Austria, now Brno, Czech Repubic, Mendel examined the physical appearance of the abbey's pea plants (Pisum sativum) and noted inconsistencies between what he saw and what the blending theory of inheritance, a primary model of inheritance at the time, predicted.
In the Matter of the Marriage of Dahl and Angle (2008)
In the 2008 court case In the Matter of the Marriage of Dahl and Angle, the Court of Appeals of Oregon upheld a written in vitro fertilization (IVF) consent form signed by Laura and Darrell Angle, who had each contributed their genetic material to the creation of several preembryos during their marriage. Its decision followed the general framework for resolving such disputes provided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in Davis v. Davis in 1992, which was subsequently followed by many courts across the US.
"Cellular death in morphogenesis of the avian wing" (1962), by John W. Saunders Jr., et al.
In the early 1960s, John W. Saunders Jr., Mary T. Gasseling, and Lilyan C. Saunders in the US investigated how cells die in the developing limbs of chick embryos. They studied when and where in developing limbs many cells die, and they studied the functions of cell death in wing development. At a time when only a few developmental biologists studied cell death, or apoptosis, Saunders and his colleagues showed that researchers could use embryological experiments to uncover the causal mechanisms of apotosis.
Paul Kammerer's Experiments on the Midwife Toad (1905-1910)
In the first decade of the twentieth century, Paul Kammerer, a zoologist working at the Vivarium in Vienna, Austria, conducted research on developmental mechanisms, including a series of breeding experiments on toads (Alytes obstetricans). Kammerer claimed that his results demonstrated that organisms could transmit acquired characteristics to their offspring.
Stanley Alan Plotkin's Development of a Rubella Vaccine (1969)
In the US during the late 1960s, Stanley Alan Plotkin, John D. Farquhar, Michael Katz, and Fritz Buser isolated a strain of the infectious disease rubella and developed a rubella vaccine with a weakened, or attenuated, version of the virus strain. Rubella, also called German measles, is a highly contagious disease caused by the rubella virus that generally causes mild rashes and fever. However, in pregnant women, rubella infections can lead to developmental defects in their fetuses.
Texas Medical Providers Performing Abortion Services v. Lakey (2012)
In the 2012 case Texas Medical Providers Performing Abortion Services v. David Lakey, a US appeals court ruled as constitutional a Texas law that required abortion providers in the state to show women receiving abortions the ultrasound images of their fetuses. The law also required providers to describe the sounds of the fetuses' nascent hearts. In doing so, the court set precedent that ultrasound readings are necessary medical information for pregnant women seeking abortions, increasing the wait-period for women seeking abortions.
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Transposition of the great arteries or TGA is a potentially fatal congenital heart malformation where the pulmonary artery and the aorta are switched. The switch means that the aorta, which normally carries oxygenated blood, carries deoxygenated blood. There are two types of the malformation, d-TGA where no oxygen reaches the body and l-TGA where some oxygenated blood circulates. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that about 1,901 infants are born each year with TGA, or about one for every 2,000 births.
Subject: Disorders
Anthony Comstock (1844–1915)
Anthony Comstock was a US postal inspector and politician who advocated for the suppression of obscenity and vice throughout the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Comstock considered any sexually explicit material like pornography and literature related to birth control and abortion as obscene. In 1873, Comstock lobbied US Congress to pass an anti-obscenity law titled An Act for the Suppression of Trade in, and Circulation of, Obscene Literature and Articles of Immoral Use, also called the Comstock Act.
Amphioxus, and the Mosaic Theory of Development (1893), by Edmund Beecher Wilson
Edmund Beecher Wilson experimented with Amphioxus (Branchiostoma) embryos in 1892 to identify what caused their cells to differentiate into new types of cells during the process of development. Wilson shook apart the cells at early stages of embryonic development, and he observed the development of the isolated cells. He observed that in the normal development of Amphioxus, all three main types of symmetry, or cleavage patterns observed in embryos, could be found. Wilson proposed a hypothesis that reformed the Mosaic Theory associated with Wilhelm Roux in Germany.
"Family Limitations" (1914), by Margaret Higgins Sanger
In 1914, Margaret Sanger published "Family Limitations," a pamphlet describing six different types of contraceptive methods. At the time Sanger published the pamphlet, the federal Comstock Act of 1873 had made distributing contraceptive and abortion information through the US postal service illegal. The Comstock Act classified contraceptive information as obscene and limited the amount of information available to individuals about preventing pregnancies.
The Development of Mifepristone for Use in Medication Abortions
In the 1980s, researchers at the pharmaceutical company Roussel-Uclaf in Paris, France, helped develop a biological compound called mifepristone. When a woman takes it, mifepristone interferes with the function of hormones involved in pregnancy and it can therefore be used to terminate pregnancies. In 2000, the US Food and Drug Administration approved mifepristone, also called RU 486, as part of a treatment to induce abortions using drugs instead of surgery, a method called medication abortion.
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Kim Allchurch-Flick begins her work with the PCC Small Business Develop Center in January 2019. She will be the cohort lead for the Encore & Solo Business Builders Program.
For people ready for a second act in life, an encore entrepreneurship may be the perfect choice. Whether you're retired, unemployed, or looking for some extra income, joining the ranks of entrepreneurs over 50 can be a great opportunity to pursue a business that's always interested you. Or you may choose to dip your toe in the water of the many unexplored opportunities you never had time for. In this post, we'll discuss how to get started with an encore business.
Article originally posted on AARP Oregon on June 1, 2017.
If you haven't heard of it yet, you will soon. Encore entrepreneurship is on the rise!
As an artist, writer, design or creative entrepreneur, you have the skills to create great work, but do you have the business skills to get great work? When starting your own creative business, you will need to do some digging into business topics and getting to know your market. Though it might take some trial and error, by doing your homework, you can run an effective business.
There's something special about the later years in life, including the freedom to do different things like travel, explore, and even start a business.
Those individuals who endeavor to create their own business at this stage in life are often referred to as "encore entrepreneurs". Individuals who start business after 50 accounted for nearly one-quarter of new businesses started last year. People in this age range actually start businesses at a higher rate than those in their 20s. If you consider full-time independent workers, baby boomers and seniors combined are actually the largest segment at 37 percent according to the MBO independent workforce study.


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Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a chinese tripod bronze incense burner with rectangular loop handles, bearing a xuan de nian zhi mark at the base. Production date possibly late 19th century. There is some original patina on the legs and on the inside, which would indicate that this is an older piece. The estimate is based on recent auction results. Asking prices in the trade and auction results in China can be much higher and vary.


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Harry Baulderstone
Harry Baulderstone has been involved in live public performance since he was 12 and has not stopped since. Having studied piano, guitar and bass guitar in a specialist format throughout his schooling, he has played in bands on these instruments at different times.
Harry is an indie-folk solo artist with a hint of pop, and has developed a set to suit a lot of different venues, from Aussie pub classics, to hot dance numbers and laid back mellow market and fair background tunes. Harry draws influences from artists including First Aid Kit, Vance Joy, Mumford and Son's and Paul Kelly. He enjoys the element of story telling that folk music entails, and places emphasis on vocal harmonies and the many sounds of an acoustic guitar.
His musical versatility is demonstrated by the musical groups he is involved in; the jazz/blues influenced cover band Otto's Jacket, the pop/rock originals project Throwing Flowers, and his solo work, a blend of folk and indie pop.
Harry can provide all his own equipment which includes PA system with foldback, acoustic guitars and guitar effects including stompbox to add a lively effect. He can play up to four hours if required.
His set is very flexible to the venue he is playing and will adapt to the occasion as required. Harry is enthusiastic about live performance and is looking to play regularly. He is generally available as a solo act but can perform in a duo if required.
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Jeff's Best of 2022 - #3: Maggie Carson - The Dark Was Aglow
There are two bands that are critical to this blog's existence: David Wax Museum and Spirit Family Reunion. Maggie Carson, songwriter and singer for Spirit Family Reunion, dropped a solo album this year that showcased her songwriting and performative chops while also being the best pure roots record of the year.
Maggie Carson's vocals and instrumentation for this album feel more akin to an afternoon barbecue than a campfire party, and the absolute force and drama in her voice and presentation in songs like "Your Ghost," and the production puts her banjo and her voice front and center where they belong across the entire album. It was a great year for folk and roots music, and for this to be one of the major highlights says a lot about her strength as a musician as well as how solid this album is.
If you haven't given this a proper listen yet, make time. It's this good.
Songs of note: "From Here to Anywhere," "Here Among Us," "Waiting," "Your Ghost"
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THE people who came to see John Martyn play in the Castle last Friday night were ready for anything - when you listen to this man's music you have to be. And, okay, they didn't get the Second Coming (though from the looks of rapture on a few faces you'd have thought otherwise) but they certainly got their money's worth, and more.
The last time he played in Galway, Martyn brought a bass player who doubled occasionally on synth; this time out he had a keyboard player who made use of a battery of synths and a drum machine to build up great chunks of accompanying sound behind him. His own guitar playing and singing both use a lot of blues infections - and it is perhaps worth noting at this point that as a white blues singer he is among the best of them. But for all the blues influence, what he actually comes out with is highly personalised and instantly recognisable. As both a singer and a guitarist he is by turns tough and tender, delicate and outright demented.
He couldn't, of course, have played everyone's favourite tracks, otherwise he would have been there all night (not that that would have been a bad idea). But it was good to see how well songs like Sweet Little Mystery and Could Have Been Me stood up to the mainly electronic instrumentation. On occasion you'd miss the easy, funky suppleness of his studio sound (where was that confounded bass player?) but at the same time the electronics left a lot of space in the music for new things to come in. His cover of the Slickers' Johnny Too Bad was the biggest disappointment of the night, and the long, bluesy version of Solid Air the nicest surprise. His unrecorded tribute to John Wayne deserves mention too. As, of course, is his ability to knock back bottles of Harp with an onstage élan that's hard to equal.
Final verdict? There certainly could have been a lot more danger in the music, a lot more of that sweet little mystery. But in a live context, that would be expecting a bit too much. There is little doubt, however, that the 1985 model of John Martyn is by no means going to be the last. He has an originality and freshness in his music that never stops renewing itself.


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Kim for The American Interest, "One of These Governors Could Save the Democrats in 2020"
State-level Democratic leaders are showing how populism and pragmatism combined can energize liberal turnout while still winning crucial swing-state support.
Under a clear blue sky in late summer, with the peaks of the Gallatin Mountains as a backdrop, Montana Governor Steve Bullock mingles with guests at a private event on a ranch just outside Bozeman. Holding a plate piled high with barbecue, Bullock is half a head taller than most of the people here. He is genial and relaxed, in jeans and battered brown shoes. His nametag reads, "Governor Steve."
A young mother brings over two little girls in flowered sundresses, and Bullock immediately drops down to eye level. A few minutes later, the girls leave with their mother, smiles on their faces, their votes no doubt locked up for 15 years hence when the girls will be old enough to cast a ballot. In half the conversations that swirl around Bullock, there are joking references to 2020 and hints about the Governor's ambitions. It's an open secret here that the Bullock might be running for President.
Just this past fall, Bullock won re-election over GOP challenger billionaire Greg Gianforte by four percentage points—50 percent to 46 percent—in a state where only 35 percent of voters chose Democrat Hillary Clinton for President and Donald Trump won by 20 points. That victory is Bullock's calling card into the Democratic presidential sweepstakes, along with the prairie populist credentials he has burnished. As the state's Attorney General, he endeared himself to sportsmen by authoring a state opinion guaranteeing access to public lands. He also took on the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United, defending the state's ban on corporate spending (he lost when the Court reaffirmed its decision).
Continue reading at The American Interest.


More than 15 years ago, Santa Ana introduced its FOG program to reduce the number of blockages in the city's sewer lines and sewage overflows on to our streets. Raw sewage that overflows on to our streets often makes its way into our storm water drains and waterways, polluting our city and ocean.
Since launching the FOG program, the City has reduced the number of public sewer spills dramatically. Now, less FOG is being poured into our drains, thanks to all the restaurants that adhere to our program guidelines and to residents who are aware of its potential health and environmental hazards.
So the next time you think about pouring the excess grease from your frying pan down the drain, think again. Do yourself a favor by following a few simple tips. Doing so will save you an emergency call to the plumber and help protect our natural resources.
For guidelines and tips, read Keeping Fit: Eliminate Fats, Oil & Grease! and Keep It Flowing.


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Top 5 trendsetting cars
By Cameron Hill
It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so when a car is produced that is copied by all the other car makers...
Top 5 cars of 1980
Looking back at a year that brought some true icons of motoring: 1980.
Top five Star Wars-inspired special edition cars
Cars may be several hyperspace jumps away from Star Wars ships such as the X-wing and Millenium Falcon, but that hasn't stopped the world's auto
Top 5 fastest ever Goodwood hillclimb times
Many a car has set a hill climb time at Goodwood. Few, though, can hold a candle to these five blisteringly fast runs.
Top 5: Michael Schumacher's best F1 Wins
As a tribute to Michael Schumacher on his 50th birthday, we've picked out the five F1 wins where the seven-time champ was in a class of his own.
Five coolest futuristic cars
Fantastic, forward-thinking and more often than not massive flops, here are five of the coolest futuristic cars to ever appear on public roads.
Jeremy Clarkson's Five Worst Cars of 2018
We've already reveals the cars that Jeremy Clarkson loved in 2018. Now it's time for his least favourite to be thrust back into the limelight.
Jeremy Clarkson's five best cars of 2018
Jeremy Clarkson's driven plenty of stellar cars for the Sunday Times this year. Here are the five motors he's enjoyed most of all in 2018.
Top 5: Underrated movie car chases
Countless classic car chase scenes have made their way onto the big screen over the years, but some haven't had their dues.
Top 5: Weirdest cars ever designed
Driving.co.uk presents its Top 5 weirdest cars, featuring Purves Dynasphere, Waterman Arrowbile and the Parallel Parking Car.
Five cool new cars you can't buy in the UK
It's natural to crave for what you can't have. For UK car enthusiasts, that manifests itself in ogling at cars that aren't sold in Britain.


The Vaulted Skies return to Luton for the first time since November 2016!
The Vaulted Skies' first festival performance of the year!
Last year, The Hanwell Hootie boasted 90 bands across 15 venues over the course of a single day!
Now in its lucky 7th year, The Vaulted Skies is proud to have been selected to play at the Grosvenor venue at 5.45pm.
Furthet details to be announced!
Two years after their first appearance at Aston Clinton Beer Festival, The Vaulted Skies are back to help you make the beer disappear.
Event runs across the weekend, but The Vaulted Skies' set is just after 3pm on the Saturday afternoon, 3rd August.
Honoured to have been invited to be featured on the line-up for this very special Faces of Sarah show at the Fiddler's Elbow in London's Camden Town.
With Kadeadkas, Future Daughters and The Last Cry.
The first live performance of Vaulted Skies material outside of the UK, supporting goth legends The Faces of Sarah, and Germany's Kadeadkas.
The Vaulted Skies return to St Albans with Lemon Venom, headliners TV Coma, and support from Ed Tattersall.
Milton Keynes' Biggest Annual Food and Music Festival, brought to you by FAN Events in conjunction with Eazy Guide Magazine to raise money for local charities in the city.
The Vaulted Skies will be performing at approx. 3pm in a 3-piece configuration, while Doktor Ben works on brewing strange sonic potions in his lab.
The Vaulted Skies return to London for their second show with Absent Kelly.
Advance tickets available from The Vaulted Skies - email us for details.
The Vaulted Skies headline Halloween at hometown St Albans venue, The Horn.
With support from The Suicide Tapes + TBC.
See who else is attending, via the Facebook Event Page.
The Vaulted Skies, live in London for the very first time, at one of the capital's coolest venues.
Let people know you're attending via the Facebook Event Page.
The Vaulted Skies on stage around 8pm, on the first day of this 3-day festival. FREE ENTRY!
Let us know you're coming; add yourself to the Facebook Event!
The Vaulted Skies open for The Kut.
It's The Vaulted Skies' frontman's birthday, so we're celebrating in style with an extended set at The Horn in St Albans at 9.30pm, before renowned covers band, Allergy, take to the stage for the rest of the evening.
The Vaulted Skies perform live for a studio audience and will be interviewed by the show's hosts.
TV studio conditions mean that numbers are limited, and guests must arrive promptly. No alcohol can be purchased or consumed on site.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available from TicketSource.
The Vaulted Skies will perform ahead of the stunning NME Top 100 band, Catholic Action, stopping off at The Horn on their latest tour.
The Vaulted Skies return to Hertford's legendary Dog & Whistle, with Exit Black and Duck.
Check out the Facebook Event Page for further information.
The perfect way to spend the Wednesday night between Christmas and New Year. Join us!
With James Chapman & The Blue Moon, and Acoustic Amy.
GET TICKETS for just £4 in advance!
With The Wondermiths and Neil Stanton.
We are thrilled to be opening for Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends on this stop of their UK tour with Lisa Ronson (daughter of Mick Ronson).
A member of The Cure since 2012, Gabrels is also well-known for his long musical partnership with David Bowie from 1987 to 1999.
James is delighted to return to Empire Records for an intimate in-store performance on Sunday 19th July.
Join us for an extended set including lots of new material!
We're honoured to be the first band rocking the Marshall Amps stage at this 2-day event for a very worthy cause!
Supporting D.M.O and The Twirling Canes!!!!


This trench will be drained and filled with a specially formulated lightweight concrete which will support the elevated structure and bear the weight of the elevated rail.
Crews installing plastic sheeting in preparation for pouring the concrete foundation.
An excavator loads a truck with dirt, creating the trench which will become the foundation of the project.
The steel girders crowning the underpass provide structural support.
Concrete has been poured as part of the foundation for the San Bruno Grade Separation Project.
The placement of a new wall being constructed.
Crews working on the ground anchor for the structural support of the new grade separation.
Stair forms for the grade separation project.
Crews reconstructing the new Posey Park.
Trains began running on the new, elevated tracks over the Memorial Day weekend.
Trains are now operating on the grade separated tracks.


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Structural Design
Creating a Sanctuary for Children
Civiltech landscape designer, John Magill, volunteered his time and talents to create a special place for children that promotes health and wellbeing – an opportunity that John viewed as a dream project. Kimberly Folkening, a 2nd grade teacher at Ideal Elementary School in Countryside, IL, had the vision to transform the school's inner courtyard from a simple patch of grass to a sanctuary that would provide a calm and meditative refuge for students and faculty. Mike Folkening, Kimberly's husband and Civiltech's Director of Urban Design & Traffic, connected John with Kimberly, and in early 2020, John began breathing life into the Sensory Meditation Garden.
John first worked with school staff and students to get an understanding of what they hoped to accomplish. Together, they came up with a list of needs which were then weighed against budget and tweaked until they had consensus on the garden's features. John then began the design process, working through 4 schemes to achieve the final selected plans and budget.
Recognizing that this would be a very emotive project requiring therapeutic design aspects, John approached the design from his interest in floral and faunal associations and the goal of creating refuge. As refuge, the space was designed to be a safe space for children, plants, and animals. To ensure fauna, the design includes habitat features such as a bird bath, a bird feeder, and a Mason bee house. For floral and faunal associations, plants were selected that produce flowers to support insects and birds, such as cardinal flower that attracts hummingbirds and a serviceberry tree that produces fruit favored by birds.
John also wanted the garden to reference notable regional landscape architects, in particular, Jens Jensen. A Danish-American landscape architect, Jensen is a key figure in the Chicago Renaissance. Jensen collaborated with Frank Lloyd Wright and played a prominent role in the creation of Prairie Style. His renowned designs include Chicago's Columbus, Humboldt, Garfield, and Douglas Parks. The Sensory Meditation Garden design pays homage to Jensen's Council Ring – a circle of stones or benches that create the simple affirmation that all members of a community matter equally.
Contributing to the sense of tranquility, the design includes elements of Japanese gardens by using existing drainage as a feature. John worked an existing storm water drain into the garden's design incorporating it into a bed of ornamental grasses creating a natural aesthetic while maintaining its function.
John's dream design became a reality, and on May 20, Ideal Elementary School hosted their Sensory Meditation Garden ribbon cutting. The project was achieved through a collaborative effort of teachers and staff, School District 105 representatives, community leaders, and local business sponsors – and most importantly, the vision of one 2nd grade teacher.
When asked if the trees and birds would be a distraction to the students, John shared a story that has a touch of irony. He shared that when he was in school, he was called into a parent-teacher conference for spending classroom time staring out of the school windows at the trees. In the conference, his teacher reprimanded him saying he needed pay attention in class because he would never get a job by looking at trees.
Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is an engineering firm with its primary focus on transportation and civil engineering. The firm offers a wide range of services while maintaining a high level of integrity and attention to detail on each and every area of the job. We have office locations in Itasca and Chicago, Illinois.
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US sends warship, jets to UAE as Houthis continue missile attacks
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole. (US Navy photo)
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Deployment follows phone call between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan
DUBAI: The US is sending a powerful warship and state-of-the art fighter jets to help defend the UAE after a series of missile attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.
The deployment, to "assist the UAE against the current threat," follows a phone call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi said.
Austin and the crown prince "discussed the recent Houthi attacks against the UAE that caused civilian casualties and also threatened US and Emirati armed forces stationed at Al-Dhafra air base," the embassy said.
Under the new arrangements, the guided missile destroyer USS Cole will partner with the UAE Navy and make a port call in Abu Dhabi, and the US will also deploy fifth-generation warplanes.
Other actions include "continuing to provide early warning intelligence and collaborating on air defense," the embassy said.
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The USS Cole, which is being deployed to the UAE, was the target of an Al-Qaeda suicide attack at Aden harbor in southern Yemen in October 2000, in which 17 US Navy sailors were killed and 37 injured.
It said the US was a staunch ally of both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the deployment was intended to be "a clear signal that the US stands with the UAE as a long-standing strategic partner."
Three expatriate workers, two from India and one from Pakistan, were killed in a Houthi drone and missile attack on Abu Dhabi's oil storage facilities and airport on Jan. 17, triggering a salvo of deadly airstrikes in retaliation.
On Jan. 24, US forces stationed at Al-Dhafra air base in Abu Dhabi fired Patriot interceptors and scrambled to bunkers as two ballistic missiles were shot down over the city. A third missile attack was thwarted on Monday, during a visit to the UAE by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The Houthi attacks have increased tensions in the Gulf as international talks over Iran's nuclear program stall.
The attacks on the UAE began after the Houthis suffered a series of military defeats in Yemen at the hands of the Giants Brigades, loyalist fighters armed and trained by the UAE. In early January, the Houthis also seized a UAE-flagged medical supply ship in the Red Sea.
In early January, the rebels seized a UAE-flagged ship in the Red Sea, saying it was carrying weapons — a claim denied by the Emirates.
Yemen's civil war began in 2014 when the Houthis seized Sanaa, prompting forces from Saudi Arabia and other countires to intervene to prop up the government the following year.
(With Agencies)
Topics: UAE Yemen US USS Cole Houthi terrorism Houthi militia Lloyd Austin
UAE diplomats call on US to re-classify Houthis as terrorist organization
Israeli president meets UAE vice president on first official visit
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DUBAI: A man armed with a Kalashnikov-style rifle attacked the Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran's capital Friday, killing the head of security at the diplomatic post and wounding two guards, authorities said.
No one immediately offered a motive for the attack in Tehran. Video purportedly taken at the scene showed a lifeless body just inside of the embassy past a metal detector.
Iranian state media did not immediately acknowledge the attack.
A statement from Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said that "an investigation is currently underway into this treacherous attack." It also described the attacker as destroying a guard post with assault rifle fire.
Azerbaijan borders Iran to its northwest. There have been tensions between the two countries as Azerbaijan and Armenia have fought over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Iran in October launched a military exercise near the Azerbaijan border, flexing its martial might amid the nationwide protests rocking the Islamic Republic. Azerbaijan also maintains close ties to Israel, which Tehran views as one of its top regional enemies.
Topics: Iran Azerbaijan Iran Protests 2022
France urges 'immediate release' of seven nationals jailed in Iran
Saudi-Azerbaijan Investment Forum to increase investment cooperation


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package hercules.demultiplexing

import scala.concurrent.{ Future, ExecutionContext }
import hercules.entities.ProcessingUnit

/**
 * Base trait for Demultiplexers - all demultiplexer should implement this trait
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trait Demultiplexer {
  def demultiplex(unit: ProcessingUnit)(implicit executor: ExecutionContext): Future[DemultiplexingResult]
  def cleanup(unit: ProcessingUnit): Unit
}


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'Hocus Pocus' leads box office after 27 years
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The Matrix Resurrections crosses box office milestone
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' becomes first pandemic-era movie to smash $1 billion milestone globally
'Hocus Pocus 2': First teaser trailer and full cast revealed for anticipated sequel
'Venom' Sequel Feasts on Monstrous $90 Million Debut, Setting Pandemic Record
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A sequel to "Hocus Pocus" is currently in the works at Disney Plus
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"Hocus Pocus" is leading US box office charts 27 years after originally premiering in theaters.
Disney rereleased the 1993 Halloween classic, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker as a trio of witches, this weekend on the big screen, where it collected $650,000 on Friday. "Hocus Pocus," which is currently playing in 2,570 US cinemas, is expected to generate $1 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
Those box office receipts put "Hocus Pocus" ahead of more recent titles like "New Mutants," Russell Crowe's "Unhinged" and mystery-thriller "Infidel." There's a chance that Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" matched "Hocus Pocus" in terms of Friday earnings, but Warner Bros. has not reported daily numbers and declined to comment. When overall weekend numbers are tallied on Sunday, it's likely that "Tenet" will beat "Hocus Pocus" for first place. But, "Hocus Pocus" led the way on Friday based on studios that reported figures.
"Hocus Pocus" was not a critical or commercial darling when it was first released in July 1993, grossing just $ 39 million on a budget of $ 28 million. (With this weekend's profits, its national balance sheet hovers at $ 40.5 million.) But in recent years, it has become a must-see TV event during the month of October and solidified its place as a cult classic. . The Halloween Favorite follows three witches who are inadvertently resurrected by a young boy in Salem, Massachusetts.
A sequel to "Hocus Pocus" is currently in the works at Disney Plus. Adam Shankman, best known for "Hairspray," "Step Up," and "A Walk to Remember," directs the follow-up to a screenplay by "Workaholics" writer Jen D'Angelo. At this time, it's unclear if any members of the original cast will return.
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Accessible packaging – some good news
by AdminNZ | Feb 27, 2019 | Media Releases, News
Arthritis New Zealand and Packaging New Zealand have joined forces to establish guidelines for accessible packaging in New Zealand. These guidelines provide practical design advice to address the problems that many people face when opening ordinary everyday products such as those that have hard-to-pull seals, tear tabs that are too small and lids that cannot easily be gripped.
The ability to open packaging easily is an ongoing challenge for people with arthritis and has significant implications including easily accessing food and medicines. In extreme cases people with arthritis may be unable to use certain packaged products altogether.
"More than 670,000 people in New Zealand have arthritis and this number is projected to increase to one million by 2040 meaning that the necessity of good packaging design will become more important to more people, making it a critical element for all manufacturers and suppliers to consider," said Philip Kearney CEO of Arthritis New Zealand.
However, it is not only people with arthritis who have difficulty opening certain packaged products. Our population is ageing and as a person ages they experience a decrease in dexterity and strength which can cause increased difficulty managing hard-to-open packaging.
The guidelines were initially developed by Arthritis Australia working with the Georgia Tech Research Institute and HealthShare NSW. They were a world first and provide scientifically verified standards for making packaging both functional and easy to open. They are available from Packaging New Zealand and Arthritis New Zealand.
Another step towards raising awareness of the significance of accessible packaging is the introduction of an Accessible Packaging Design Award in the annual Packaging Innovation and Design Awards run by the Australia Institute of Packaging and Packaging New Zealand. This award is intended to highlight the need for manufacturers and brand owners to recognise the increasing significance of improving the accessibility of product packaging.
"Arthritis New Zealand wants to take constructive steps to encourage industry to make accessibility of packaging a must-have and this has led Arthritis New Zealand to co-sponsor this award," said Mr Kearney.
Download the guidelines here
Philip Kearney
Arthritis New Zealand CEO
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Email: philipkearney@arthritis.org.nz
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Colours of New England
This tour allows you to experience the Fall Colours, a phenomenon of the New England landscape. Begin in Boston before continuing to take in the beauty of Acadia National Park and the coastal town of Bar Harbor. From here, you will continue into the true Mountains; exploring both the White and Green ranges; a fantastic place to view the colours in their full and uninterrupted glory. Your tour concludes in the coastal resort areas of Cape Cod – a real jewel in the crown of the region.
The beautiful coastal towns of Kennebunkport and Newport
Bar Harbor and the stunning Acadia National Park
Salem; famous for its witch-hunting history
See the stunning fall colours of the Green & White Mountains
The quaint charm and beauty of Cape Cod
Boston Arrival
Welcome to Boston, the Cradle of American Liberty. Upon arrival at Logan International Airport, we include a shuttle transfer to your hotel where will you will meet your tour director.
Boston - Salem - Kennebunkport - Portland
Along the route north of Boston lies almost four centuries of history as well as some of the East Coast's finest beaches and seascapes. Your first stop today is Salem, the site of the infamous 17th century witch trials and birthplace of American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. Continuing along the coast you'll stop to gaze at Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in America. Passing through Portsmouth, the oldest community in New Hampshire known for its thriving fishing community and historic buildings, your next stop will be Kennebunkport, home to the palatial summer estates of prominent politicians, including the 41st U.S. President, George Bush. From Kennebunkport it's on to Portland, Maine's largest city. This evening, join us for a traditional lobster dinner (optional).
Portland - Bar Harbor
On the drive from Portland to Bar Harbor you'll see the state's jagged coastline and rocky beaches lapped by the rhythmic waves of the Atlantic. You'll pass quaint villages where fishermen mark their grounds with colourful bouys prior to arriving in the small town of Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor blends seashore community, Downeast character and the famous Maine lobster. This evening, a classic New England Clam Bake brings the shore straight to your table (optional).
Bar Harbor - White Mountains
Your journey today takes you inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the "rooftop of New England", whose landscape is dotted with enchanting covered bridges, picturesque towns and villages, and historic sites. En route experience breathtaking mountain vistas, pristine forests and world-renowned foliage.
Wite Mountains - Stowe - Green Mountains
Today, traverse the White Mountains that divide the states of New Hampshire and Vermont to Stowe, a classic 200-year-old village nestled beside Vermont's highest peak, majestic Mt. Mansfield. Continue through Burlington on Lake Champlain and stunning views of open meadows, farmlands and forests to Vermont's Green Mountains. With their dense forests, the Green Mountains are home to bears, moose, wild turkey, and deer.
Green Mountains - Newport
Leaving Vermont, you'll enter the smallest state in the Union, Rhode Island. Home to spectacular coastal scenery and awe-inspiring architecture, Newport is considered by many a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. And nowhere is Newport's natural beauty more on display than on its Cliff Walk. Here, between the pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean and sprawling lawns sit the famed Gilded Age mansions that once were the summer playgrounds for socialite families such as the Astor's and Vanderbilt's. Visit one of these opulent mansions for a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the privileged from a bygone era.
Newport - Cape Cod
From the opulence of Newport you'll continue to the unspoiled natural beauty of Cape Cod where picturesque beaches with high sand dunes, never-ending sea, lighthouses rising along the coast, and gorgeous sunsets await.
A short 45 minute ferry ride from Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard is the jewel of New England. Spread over 100 square miles are six towns, each with its own proud history and unique character, historic sea captains' homes, charming gingerbread cottages, a quaint fishing village, five majestic lighthouses and the nation's oldest operating carousel. While exploring miles of pristine beaches, dramatic clay cliffs, rural landscapes and picturesque waterways you'll find Martha's Vineyard is more than just lobsters and clams.
Cape Cod - Plymouth - Boston
Today begins with a visit to Plymouth, the town where English colonists first made a home in New England. See Plymouth Rock, where according to tradition, the passengers of the Mayflower first set foot in the "New World," views of Plymouth Harbor and the Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower (onboard admission not included). Returning to Boston, you'll retrace the steps of the Freedom Trail, which may include a stroll beside Boston Common, King's Chapel, the Boston Massacre site, and numerous pubs and taverns where America's Founding Fathers toasted freedom. Enjoy lunch at one of Boston's many restaurants where you may wish to try a steaming hot cup of traditional New England Clam Chowder (not included). Afterward, explore Boston's first marketplace from the 1800's, Quincy Market, which today is home to boutiques, cafes and shops.
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Krunker.io Hacks and Tactics
By Slithere.com on	 September 22, 2018 .io Games Guide, Krunker.io
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VMware and AWS launch joint cloud service out of beta
Blair Hanley Frank, ISG@belril	 August 28, 2017 5:00 AM
Amazon Web Services chief executive Andy Jassy, left, and VMware chief executive Pat Gelsinger speak at a press conference in San Francisco on October 13, 2016.
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VMware customers who want to run their workloads in the cloud without leaving behind the software they know have a new service available to them. The highly anticipated VMware on AWS offering is finally generally available to customers.
Administrators will be able to pay VMware to run applications on AWS using its Software-Defined Data Center stack, which includes the vSphere management tool. The service is supposed to provide an environment that's as consistent as possible between on-premises data centers and the cloud in order to offer customers a path to modernize their applications.
One of the key benefits for customers and the companies involved is that users can access the full suite of AWS cloud services in addition to running their applications using VMware software. That means it's possible for businesses to kick the tires on services like AWS Lambda without moving their existing applications off software they're used to.
In the short-term, this is a win-win for AWS and VMware. VMware gets to offer its customers a path to the cloud using its stack of services, as application modernization efforts and overall computing trends shift in that direction. AWS gets a stronger play in the hybrid cloud space that will allow it to compete more effectively with the likes of Microsoft Azure and IBM.
Customers have shown a great deal of interest in the VMware Cloud on AWS offering. Over 1,000 customers requested access to the private beta, which the company announced last year. Of those who applied, 50 were allowed to join.
Running infrastructure on AWS through VMware costs $8.3681 per host per hour in Amazon's Oregon region. Each host includes a total of 36 CPU cores across 2 CPUs, 512 GiB of RAM (1 GiB is roughly 1.074 GB), and local flash storage. Customers need to pay for at least four hosts in order to use the service.
VMware also plans to offer companies the ability to reserve capacity for one year or three years, in exchange for a 30 or 50 percent savings over the on-demand price, respectively. All of that pricing doesn't count network bandwidth or IP costs, which are billed separately according to Amazon's existing pricing.
Connecting on-premises assets to a VMware Cloud on AWS environment requires the vSphere 6.0 management software, which is years old at this point. As such, most enterprises should already have software that's compatible with the new cloud service.
The announcement comes as part of VMware's massive VMworld conference in Las Vegas, where the company announced a whole host of other news. Among new offerings is a VMware Discovery service that allows IT managers to search for and identify computing workloads across multiple locations, including cloud providers. VMware Network Insight will allow companies to better analyze traffic across their network in private and public cloud environments, while VMware Cost Insight will help businesses optimize their spending across those installations.


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GIO (Gnome Input/Output) is a library, designed to present programmers with a modern and usable interface to a virtual file system. It allows applications to access local and remote files with a single consistent API, which was designed "to overcome the shortcomings of GnomeVFS" and be "so good that developers prefer it over raw POSIX calls."

GIO serves as low-level system library for the GNOME Shell/GNOME/GTK software stack and is being developed by The GNOME Project. It is maintained as a separate library, , but it is bundled with GLib. GIO is free and open-source software subject to the requirements of the GNU Lesser General Public License.

Features
 The abstract file system model of GIO consists of a number of interfaces and base classes for I/O and files.
 There are a number of stream classes, similar to the input and output stream hierarchies that can be found in frameworks like Java.
 There are interfaces related to applications and the types of files they handle.
 There is a framework for storing and retrieving application settings.
 file type detection with xdgmime (xdg = X Desktop Group = freedesktop.org)
 file monitoring with inotify
 file monitoring with FAM
 There is support for network programming, including name resolution, lowlevel socket APIs and highlevel client and server helper classes.
 There is support for connecting to D-Bus, sending and receiving messages, owning and watching bus names, and making objects available on the bus.

Beyond these, GIO provides facilities for file monitoring, asynchronous I/O and filename completion. In addition to the interfaces, GIO provides implementations for the local case. Implementations for various network file systems are provided by the GVfs package as loadable modules.

See also

 KIO – an analogous KDE library
 gVFS – a user-space virtual filesystem relying on GIO
 GnomeVFS – the older Gnome library for the same purposes

References

External links
 GIO Reference Manual
 GIO Technical Details

Applications using D-Bus
C (programming language) libraries
Free computer libraries
Free software programmed in C
GNOME libraries
GTK

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U.S. State Department asks Congress to keep quiet about nuclear deal with India
WASHINGTON, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. State Department has asked Congress to keep quiet about details of civil nuclear deal with India, the Washington Post reported Friday.
The deal between Washington and New Delhi "is in such desperate straits that the State Department has imposed unusually strict conditions on the answers it provided to questions posed by members of Congress: Keep them secret," said the newspaper.
A group of prominent nonproliferation experts has decried the "virtual 'gag' order," but thus far, the answers have not leaked, in part because only a handful of congressional officials have been able to read them, the newspaper said.
"The administration's unwillingness to make their answers more widely available suggests they have something to hide from either U.S. or Indian legislators," Daryl Kimball, director of the Arms Control Association, was quoted as saying.
The United States and India reached an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation in March 2006, under which India will get access to U.S. civil nuclear technology on condition that India is to separate nuclear facilities for civilian and military use and open its nuclear facilities for inspection.
The nuclear deal, considered a key part of U.S. President George W. Bush's foreign policy legacy, is designed to solidify Washington's relationship with a fast-emerging economic power.
If U.S. Congress gives the deal final approval, India will be able to engage in civil nuclear trade with the United States, even though it has not signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
However, the so-called historic agreement has met with strong opposition in both India and the United States.
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Fukushima nuclear plant water to be released into the ocean via undersea tunnel
Another nuclear incident feared in Chernobyl as nuclear reactions smolder "like embers in a barbecue pit"
US Sees Fewest Births Since 1979: CDC Report
Japan Decides To Dump One Million Tons Of Radioactive Fukushima Water Into The Pacific; IAEA Approves
The Nuclear Bomb Is Ready: In Italy Soon. The B61-12 has a Nuclear Warhead with 4 "Selectable Power Options"


For every up, there is a down. We must always take time to rejuvenate and refocus. Our lives are busy and in order to get "me time" into a hectic schedule, you have to commit to allotting the time off for your benefit.
We always love our Tuesday night Incremental Yoga class with Kim Knight and this week she invited us to share our kombucha with the class. We sipped on booch post-yoga and had some of our favourite treats from Hummingbird Chocolate in Almonte, ON.
A beautiful weekend to be outside! Cross-country skiers of all ages competed in the 45th Annual Silver Spoon Ski-Fest in Deep River on Saturday. We were there to boost their energy pre-race and quench their thirst after a good ski. Most of the young skiers enjoyed trying some Beau-Tea-Ful Morning and Cherry Cinnamon kombucha samples and even came back for seconds. We always enjoy getting out in the community, meeting new people in the Valley and beyond, and spreading the booch love.
A big Thank You to Lesley of BailaStudio for having us in her fitness studio this past week. We loved the energy of the classes and had fun serving up samples to everyone. Pop by the studio and try your first class for free!
Kickstart 2017 with a BailaStudio class and complimentary samples of kombucha.
On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9am, we will be setting up a sample station in the BailaStudio between classes. You can try different flavours of kombucha after the Blast class or before you begin the (NEW!) FitStart class.
We will also be there Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6:15pm with free samples for those participating in the FitStart class at that time. Feel free to come down and grab a sip of kombucha while checking out the studio, or just grab and go on your way out of your class.
Located in the Glendale Plaza in Deep River beside the Pharmasave, BailaStudio has a wide range of classes for all fitness levels including FitStart, Blast, Barre, Zumba, Piloxing, Combat, Groove, Blitz, and Playfit and your FIRST CLASS IS FREE! Check out their facebook page BailaStudio for more details.


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United States Attorneys Office, Western District of Louisiana Press Release, June 8, 2006: Thibodaux, Louisiana Man Sentenced For FEMA Fraud
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Trina Solar Chairman Gao Jifan: Better Solar, Better World
With the launch of its 670W+ ultra-high-power modules in March 2021, Trina Solar led the industry into the 600W+ era and unleashed the full value of 210mm technology, bringing with it a sharp boost in PV efficiency and a decrease in LCOE. Cumulative global shipments of Trina Solar's 210mm modules now exceed 16GW.
So how do we improve upon this already impressive PV performance and make it better? Speaking at the start of 2022, Trina Solar Chairman Jifan Gao revealed his original ideas behind the development of 210mm module technology, as well as its future direction.
The following are selected excerpts from his conference speech.
Great achievements: 210mm advanced technology is the future, 600W+ era is here
More than two years in the making, and with the joint engagement and efforts of companies throughout the industry and our global customers, 210mm technology has become the benchmark for large-size products, which represents a major opportunity for the whole industry. It is thanks to the hard work and huge contributions made at every section in the solar industry that we have been able to achieve this level.
Trina Solar's 210mm module is now our most mainstream product, with cumulative shipments exceeding 16GW, and it unquestionably ranks first among all the large-size module brands. This is not only a milestone for Trina Solar, but also a major achievement on the part of all members of the 600W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance.
We are now seeing the smooth-flowing supply of raw materials, the 210mm module taking the lead in achieving standardization of modules, the comprehensive adaptation of inverters and trackers throughout the 600W+ supply chain, vast improvements in the safety and efficiency of power station systems, and significant reduction in LCOE. Further, production capacity in the supply chain continues to expand upon 210mm technology and membership of 600W+ Alliance has now rocketed to 95 companies, all motivated by their acceptance of and confidence in the technology. Two years on, 210mm modules are now the confirmed, clear-cut direction forward for the PV industry.
Gratitude: A fertile ecosystem gave rise to 210mm technology
New breakthrough solutions and major advances in 210mm modules and technology have launched the 600W+ high-power era. This owes to the huge contributions made at every stage in the supply chain as well as joint, industry-wide efforts to break new ground. Thanks are due to the 600W+ Alliance for their tireless explorations. From semiconductors to cells, modules, inverters, trackers and glass, different parts of the supply chain have combined to effect vast change in the PV industry. That 210mm technology has been able to lead the way in making large-size modules the industry standard.
Trina Solar itself has also scored successive wins in specific areas such as load performance, container shipment, storage, transportation, and installation. Take the wind load resistance of 210mm modules, for example. Results from a study by a leading global wind-tunnel company showed that the 210mm module, with its lean structural design, not only compares favorably with any other product, it actually outperforms them.
This point demonstrates the importance of having an open approach in company innovation and industry progress. Now, as we enter the 600W+ era, 210mm technology and products are ready to grow significantly and unleash even more power.
Benefiting others: The motive behind the 210mm module
In this world, there is only one business model that can bring true success: benefiting others. This motive drives every decision and every step that Trina Solar takes. Driven by a desire to benefit others, there were two fundamental reasons why Trina Solar opted for 210mm technology:
1. To slow down depreciation and embrace the future
From 125mm to 156mm and from 158.75mm to 166mm cells and modules, each time the industry surges forward, it also brought in a raft of new equipment depreciation. But, the industry wants grid parity and reduced production costs. So how can we minimize the need for successive new product line iterations in the future, and maximize the value of new industry production capacity over a given period? This problem is one that I and Trina Solar have long pondered.
When we produced the 210mm module, we were not aiming to replace any particular product but rather to think about which size would be the future direction of the PV industry. We wanted to see the present from the vantage point of the future, to identify the size that ultimately would prevail over a given timeframe. The 210mm module was conceived by embracing the future direction of growth and then formulating a "platform" technology based on its inherent properties and various contributing factors. This would help all companies to achieve sustained growth, and therefore make for a better industry.
After nearly two years of hard work, it is clear that 210mm technology has earned the confidence of the industry. According to estimates by PVinfoLink, over 50% of production capacity is now compatible with the 210mm size. The decision by cell and module manufacturers to use 210mm technology as the base on which to expand production capacity prevents their production capacity from soon becoming obsolete. This means longer production lifecycles across the board.
2. To drive industrial development through technological innovation
The PV industry boasts impressive innovative capabilities. When the 600W+ was founded, everyone responded positively to the proposal and was keen to be involved despite the magnitude of the challenge. A new atmosphere developed between up- and downstream players. They built a culture of joint innovation, shared benefits and growth together. Through the combined efforts of the whole industry, the speed at which the 210mm technology developed far outstripped our original expectations.
All companies strive for better growth. But Trina Solar has recognized that when you benefit others, you benefit yourself. We will continue to grow only if we benefit our customers and the wider industry ecosystem.
The future: Follow the right track with innovation and sustainability
From the foundations already laid, we must stick to the right way while always seeking new horizons. Trina Solar holds fast to its core values while constantly pushing the boundaries of its product solutions. The future is just the beginning; the technology has many roads yet to travel and there are many tasks yet to accomplish. Trina Solar will continue to uphold its mission of "Solar energy for all." We hope to work with you all, steadily but surely, to make PV even better yet.
26.Trina Solar Publishes CAPEX and LCOE Assessment White Paper, Pointing to Best Value with Vertex 210mm Modules


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Q: Deploy Play! 2.2.x on java based shared hosting Currently, I'm planning to deploy my Play! 2.2.x app on a shared hosting service. Since it's cheaper than to deploy it on cloud like heroku.
I don't have any experience on deploying my app on java shared hosting, like tomcat and jetty. However, I do know that for tomcat and jetty, I need to convert my app into war file. Also, I know that Play! 2.2.x doesn't support war file deployment.
So, does that mean I couldn't deploy my app on shared hosting, like http://www.jvmhost.com/? Or even if I could, would the tomcat or jetty be useless?

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https://github.com/play2war/play2-war-plugin/

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But persecution of Christians in various forms is nothing new. As he sought to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, Nehemiah experienced the ridicule of his enemies Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem and the people of Ashdod. His enemies sought to discourage Nehemiah and his workers, casting doubt on their strength and the quality of their building materials. When their ridicule failed to make an impact, they threatened to come and fight against Jerusalem. These threats discouraged the workers who were worried about both such attacks in Jerusalem and attacks in their villages while they were away. Nehemiah responds firmly to these threats with prayer, asking that God will teach his enemies a lesson. He also took practical measures: he posted guards and armed the workers. He also made arrangements for the workers to support each other if attacked. Nehemiah also spent significant time in encouraging the workers, reminding them of the great and awesome God who was on their side.
As Alistair Begg said, 'whenever God's work is done in God's way, there will be opposition'. So, steady day by day reliance on our God is as essential today as it was for Nehemiah. The spiritual revolution that started at Pentecost cannot be stopped. God is building his church and will continue to do so until he draws things to a close. Paul called us co-workers in God's service. Let's be co-workers with God as we see lives transformed through his Spirit, fully confident in his sufficiency.


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When Robbie Robertson showed Martin Scorsese the importance of Van Morrison
Mick McStarkey
Fri 10th Dec 2021 21.00 GMT
1980 saw the release of one of the most eye-opening documentaries ever made, Movies Are My Life: A Profile on Martin Scorsese. The first documentary to have ever been made on the legendary auteur, it took a deep dive into how the Taxi Driver mastermind was perceived by his colleagues, and how he viewed himself, painting a candid image of a now-iconic filmmaker.
The film followed Scorsese in 1977 whilst he was at the post-production stage for his musical New York, New York and at the editing stages of The Band's farewell concert film, The Last Waltz. Directed by Peter Hayden, it saw Scorsese talk about his youth, the writing behind some of his most iconic lead characters, and his directorial style. It's an eye-opening look into the unrelenting world of Martin Scorsese and pictures him to be what we all know he is; a lovely, thoughtful man.
Another brilliant part of the film is the variety of talking heads segments there are. Brian De Palma, Mardik Martin, Jay Cocks and even his mentor, the pioneering Josh Cassavetes, all weigh in on his career up until that point. There's also takes from a young Jodie Foster, Liza Minnelli, and Scorsese's frequent collaborator, the unmistakable Robert De Niro.
One of the most revealing aspects of the documentary is the opening part, a scene that watches Scorsese hanging out with The Band's frontman, Robbie Robertson. A glorious piece of film, it shows a very drunken and seemingly introspective Robertson play Scorsese, Hayden and an unknown woman the 1971 classic 'Tupelo Honey' by Northern Irish curmudgeon Van Morrison.
Martin Scorsese's unique approach to film soundtracks
The scene sees Robertson discuss his relationship with Scorsese and why he picked the director to helm The Last Waltz, admitting that Scorsese was a "punk" like the rest of The Band, and understood their music. Concluding the segment, the drunken Roberston says: "I wanna play you a song before we knock off here. This song… has got nothing to do with anything, but you'll know exactly what we mean, this is by Van the man."
As the dulcet tones of Morrison permeate the room, everyone on camera seems to be enjoying a heartfelt moment. Scorsese happily tips his head back and enjoys the soft rock staple, and we see the drunken Robertson lean on the wall for some support and close his eyes as the song reaches its emotive climax.
The scene is perhaps the most candid reflection of Scorsese that we've ever seen, showing him kicking back to one of Van Morrison's early classics. It also shows that he and Robertson have some form of deep understanding, even if the far-gone Robertson gives Scorsese, Hayden and the woman a hard time trying not to laugh.
Watch the brilliant clip below.


"Incidence of Postpartum Infection, Outcomes and Associated Risk Factor" by Joseph Ngonzi, Lisa M. Bebell et al.
LMB—Salary supported by NIH Research Training Grant # R25 TW009337 funded by the Fogarty International Center and the National Institute of Mental Health, NIH T32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award #5T32AI007433–22, KL2/Catalyst Medical Research Investigator Training award (an appointed KL2 award) from Harvard Catalyst | The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health Award KL2 TR001100) and the Charles H. Hood Foundation; travel supported by the MGH Center for Global Health. IVB—Harvard University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), an NIH funded program (P30 AI060354), which is supported by the following NIH Co-Funding and Participating Institutes and Centers: NIAID, NCI, NICHD, NHLBI, NIDA, NIMH, NIA, NIDDK, NIGMS, NIMHD, FIC, and OAR. MJS—NIH (K23 MH09916). DRB—Sullivan Family Foundation. BJW—National Institutes of Health (NIH K23 ES021471).
Background: There is a paucity of recent prospective data on the incidence of postpartum infections and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa. Retrospective studies estimate that puerperal sepsis causes approximately 10% of maternal deaths in Africa.
Methods: We enrolled 4231 women presenting to a Ugandan regional referral hospital for delivery or postpartum care into a prospective cohort and measured vital signs postpartum. Women developing fever (> 38.0 °C) or hypothermia (< 36.0 °C) underwent symptom questionnaire, structured physical exam, malaria testing, blood, and urine cultures. Demographic, treatment, and post-discharge outcomes data were collected from febrile/hypothermic women and a random sample of 1708 normothermic women. The primary outcome was in-hospital postpartum infection. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors independently associated with postpartum fever/ hypothermia and with confirmed infection.
Results: Overall, 4176/4231 (99%) had ≥1 temperature measured and 205/4231 (5%) were febrile or hypothermic. An additional 1708 normothermic women were randomly selected for additional data collection, for a total sample size of 1913 participants, 1730 (90%) of whom had complete data. The mean age was 25 years, 214 (12%) were HIV-infected, 874 (51%) delivered by cesarean and 662 (38%) were primigravidae. Among febrile/hypothermic participants, 174/205 (85%) underwent full clinical and microbiological evaluation for infection, and an additional 24 (12%) had a partial evaluation. Overall, 84/4231 (2%) of participants met criteria for one or more in-hospital postpartum infections. Endometritis was the most common, identified in 76/193 (39%) of women evaluated clinically. Twenty-five of 175 (14%) participants with urinalysis and urine culture results met criteria for urinary tract infection. Bloodstream infection was diagnosed in 5/185 (3%) participants with blood culture results. Another 5/186 (3%) tested positive for malaria. Cesarean delivery was independently associated with incident, in-hospital postpartum infection (aOR 3.9, 95% CI 1.5– 10.3, P = 0.006), while antenatal clinic attendance was associated with reduced odds (aOR 0.4, 95% CI 0.2–0.9, P = 0.02). There was no difference in in-hospital maternal deaths between the febrile/hypothermic (1, 0.5%) and normothermic groups (0, P = 0.11).
Originally appeared in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, volume 18, number 1. May be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1891-1.
Ngonzi, J., Bebell, L. M., Fajardo, Y., Boatin, A. A., Siedner, M. J., Bassett, I. V., ... & Riley, L. E. (2018). Incidence of postpartum infection, outcomes and associated risk factors at Mbarara regional referral hospital in Uganda. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 18(1), 270.


Construction is the fastest-growing sector in Qatar, with a growth rate of 11.4% per year due to commencement of mega-projects. The construction industry causes significant environmental impacts in terms of global warming impacts and embodied energy consumption. Qatar has set an ambitious target to build a large number of 'green or carbon-neutral' buildings across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) by 2030. Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been a crucial part in achieving this target of green infrastructure design as it offers an objective and consistent way to measure environmental impacts of construction materials and assemblies. This LCA, the first of its kind, has been carried out following Gulf Green Mark − Environmental Product Declaration − Product Category Role (GGM-EPD PCR) to assess the environmental performance of precast and ready-mix concrete using data from a Qatari concrete manufacturer. This methodology can potentially be applied to similar and other construction materials in the Gulf States to mitigate environmental impacts associated with the continuous booming of their construction industries. Current analysis shows that the use of recycled steel and electricity generated from solar radiation for concrete materials and concrete production could further reduce the environmental impacts of these Qatari products.
Biswas, W. and Alhorr, Y. and Lawania, K. and Sarker, P. and Elsarrag, E. 2017. Life cycle assessment for environmental product declaration of concrete in the Gulf States. Sustainable Cities and Society. 35: pp. 36-46.