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Opposition watch: Sheffield Wednesday
The low-down on this weekend's opponents in Wanderers' final away game of the season
A fixture which was played for the first time in 12 years when the two sides met at Hillsborough last season, Sheffield Wednesday currently hold the upper hand with 51 victories as opposed to Wanderers 37 in all competitions.
With the Whites running out 2-1 winners however on a sunny afternoon in the Steel City in September 2012 courtesy of goals from Marcos Alonso and Mark Davies, the Bolton faithful will certainly be hoping for a case of déjà vu come kick off this weekend.
An Alex Baptiste own goal earned the Owls a share of the spoils in this season's earlier meeting at the Reebok Stadium, with the Bolton man's misfortune cancelling out Jermaine Beckford's third goal in the white of Wanderers.
With Wednesday currently enjoying their second successive season as a member of the second tier of English football, Stuart Gray's side have already guaranteed their place in the Championship next season, currently sitting ten points clear of third bottom Blackpool with just two games remaining.
It has certainly been a campaign of change at Hillsborough however, with manager Dave Jones being relieved of his duties after 20 months in charge back in December after a poor run of results saw the Owls six points from safety following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Seasiders.
A man who had helped the club return to the Championship after a two year exile in League One as runners-up behind Charlton Athletic in May 2012, Jones was replaced by his colleague Gray who took hold of the reins initially on a temporary basis.
After leading the Owls away from the relegation zone and to the fifth round of the FA Cup however, the former Barnsley and Aston Villa man was rewarded with a permanent contract.
A force not to be underestimated, the Hillsborough outfit have recorded a number of impressive results namely on home soil during the current campaign including an emphatic 6-0 victory over rivals Leeds United and a 3-0 win over promotion chasing Queens Park Rangers in recent months.
Having recorded nine victories to their name in front of their own supporters this season, the Owls have however been defeated as many times on their own turf, including surrendering a two goal advantage against Charlton in their last home game – a clash with saw Wanderers' loanee Marvin Sordell notch a hat trick for the visitors.
It also seems safe to say that Saturday's clash looks set to yield goals if nothing else, with Wednesday having found the back of the net 13 times in their last five outings.
Gray's side's inability to keep goals out though has cost them dearly on a number of occasions this term, with their record of 60 goals conceded meaning that they have the tenth leakiest defence in the league.
The form of frontman Chris Maguire has certainly been influential in the Owls' upturn in fortunes, with the Scot having notched three times in his last four games to take his tally up to 12 for the season - equalling his best ever total for a single term that he managed for Aberdeen during the 2010/11 campaign.
With just a solitary position and two points separating the two sides ahead of kick off, both teams will no doubt be eager to finish their respective campaigns on a high with Wanderers themselves aiming for a clean sweep of victories on their travels in Yorkshire after picking up maximum points against Barnsley, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town and Doncaster respectively this year.


In each of these steps your goal is not to make yourself front and centre, it's to make your prospect feel his pain, visualise an alternative future, and have confidence in your ability to help him. It's never about grammar, prettiness, sophistication (although you may use any or all of those intentionally if they work), it's about communication.
#1- Purpose: What Action Do I Want People to Take?
All effective direct response copywriting has an objective, and every word should be chosen with a view towards accomplishing that objective. The objective of any piece of copy must be clearly defined firstly, so that you can decide what you need to say, and secondly, so that you can measure the response to it and determine its success.
Sometimes collateral that is designed only to build your list dramatically increases sales as well (not a problem, but good to know for future campaigns); and sometimes collateral that is designed to sell your solution sends readers on a search which leads them straight into your competitors' arms (bad outcome). Either way, you need to evaluate your outcomes, not just let them happen and you can only do that if you know what action you want people to take in the first place.
P.S. The action you have in mind might simply be to make your reader WORRY about your topic. If you use this strategy make sure that the results of their internet search lead to YOU by creating your own special terminology.
#2 – Relevance: Why Is This Important Anyway?
You care that people respond because you need sales to pay your bills. Your prospects don't care about your business growth at all, they are focused on their needs.
This applies to books, blogs, sales letters, advertisements, magalogs… etc. It's not about you. Ever. If your target reader says, "So what?" You've lost them.
Everything from the images you use, the font, headlines, text, needs to tell your reader why they need to care about this issue and why it's too important to simply be called 'interesting' and set aside. This means helping your reader to feel their pain, as well as giving them a vision of a future in which this problem is solved.
#3 – Urgency: Why Should I Act Now?
Human beings are great procrastinators, and I don't think the internet age has changed this. We may have become less patient when it comes to other people's response-times, but we're just as good as every at putting off our own decisions or changing our mind. Statistically speaking, if your prospects don't act when they first read your offer, they won't do so later (unless you remind them).
You can create urgency through bonuses and special offers, but a stronger sense of urgency that is appropriate for most service businesses comes from focusing on the ways their inaction exacerbates the problem and the vision for a future when this problem is solved.
#4 – Confidence: Why Should I Believe You?
Even after you have persuasively presented prospects with a relevant and urgent opportunity so that they are predisposed to respond to your offer, you need to build their confidence. Some of your readers will find testimonials and other social proof convincing, others will not. It's not just that there is increasing scepticism about the validity of testimonials, it's also that some people aren't really interested in what 'random' people think. That's where data and rational argument come in and you should provide this kind of backup information about your approach, your industry, and your results, in addition to testimonials.
#5 – Clarity: How Do I Take Advantage of This Opportunity?
Your response mechanism needs to be clear and detailed. Don't make assumptions based on your own preferences and behaviour. I've gone over enough calls to action for clients to know that what seems obvious to one person is completely foreign to another person. Having attracted your prospect's interest and raised their sense of urgency, if you fail to make the next step clear you will next discover that they are working with a competitor.
You should provide at least two different ways of response (mail, email, phone, online form…) and detailed step-by-step options. You should also check any systems you are using before you launch your campaign and periodically during its lifespan to check that everything is working as it should.
The biggest problem most businesses have when it comes to creating their marketing collateral is that they focus on being clever, and telling others what they know as industry insiders, rather than trying to communicate the message prospects need to hear in order to buy.


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Sisters of the Holy Cross
† Catholic_Encyclopedia ► Sisters of the Holy Cross
(Mother House, St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception, Notre Dame, Indiana)
As an offset to the ravages of the French Revolution in the fields of religion and education, the Very Rev. Basil Moreau, professor of divinity in the Grand Séminaire and canon of the cathedral at Le Mans, France, formed a society of auxiliary priests in 1834. The following year his bishop, Mgr. Bouvier, named him superior of the Brothers of St. Joseph, who had been founded for school work in 1820 by the Rev. Jacques-François Dujarié. "The Association of the Holy Cross" was the outgrowth of these two distinct communities banded together under Abbé Moreau for educational purposes in the Commune of the Holy Cross near Le Mans, where they started Holy Cross College in 1836. Several young women offering their assistance a little later, Father Moreau founded a sisterhood "to co-operate with the other branches in their pious labours, and to labour themselves in a particular manner for the benefit of the youth of their own sex". The first candidates received the habit of the Congregation of the Seven Dolours (as it was then called) from Father Moreau on 29 September, 1841, in the convent of the Good Shepherd. Under the direction of its saintly superior, Mother Dorothea, they made their novitiate, and, at the end of a year, were admitted to the religious profession with the title, "Sisters of the Holy Cross". They were consecrated by their founder "to the heart of Mary pierced with the sword of grief". This has ever been the especial devotion of the sisters, and the image of Our Lady of Sorrows is a distinctive mark of their dress. They wear also in her honour a blue cincture and the chaplet of the Seven Dolours, which is recited in common every day.
In 1842 the sisters with Mother Seven Dolours took possession of their new convent at Holy Cross. About this time, the Rev. Edward Sorin and five brothers left the mother-house for the Indiana Missions at the request of the Bishop of Vincennes. It is evident from Father Sorin's letters that he expected the sisters to join him later in his work. He writes that they should come prepared for teaching, establishing an academy, and for the Indian missions. Four sisters left France with Father Cointet on 6 June, 1843. A second story had been added to the log chapel at Notre Dame for their convent. Upon their arrival, they took charge of the sacristy, infirmary, clothes room, etc. Before long the need of an American novitiate was apparent as it was out of the question to send candidates to Le Mans from Indiana. Father Sorin asked the ordinary's permission to establish one, but the bishop refused because he thought his diocese could not support two educational institutions, and the Sisters of Providence were already there by his invitation. Finally, in 1844 the novitiate was opened with the sanction of the Bishop of Detroit at Bertrand, Michigan, six miles from Notre Dame. This mission was attended by the Holy Cross priests. The first American postulants received the habit from Father Sorin on 8 September, 1844. The sisters taught the children of the neighbourhood, and cared for several orphans. In 1845 the inhabitants gave them a large tract of land; and this with five thousand francs from the Society of the Propagation of the Faith made it possible for the sisters to extend their work. The French sisters had already mastered the English tongue, while their American companions were studying the dialect of the Pottawattomies. Those destined for music and painting attended Loretta Convent, Kentucky; others went to France to specialize in the instruction of deaf-mutes.
The first school for Indians was opened at Pokagon, Michigan, in 1845. This was followed by other foundations at St. John's, Mackinac, Louisville, Lowell (Indiana), Laporte, Michigan City, and Mishawaka. In 1847 four sisters with some companions from the mother-house in France opened a convent at St. Laurent, Canada, which formed the nucleus of the subsequently erected province. In 1849 four sisters took charge of the boys' orphan asylum in New Orleans, and from there a house was opened in New York with the sanction of Father Moreau (1854). Sisters were sent to this establishment from Notre Dame, Canada, and New Orleans. Misunderstandings due to orders issued from France and Notre Dame led to the withdrawal of the American sisters from the new foundations, the houses of New Orleans and New York remaining subject to France. The year 1856 saw the sisters well-established in Chicago and Philadelphia. They had charge of the cathedral parochial school, St. Joseph's German school, and an industrial school in Chicago, and were installed in St. Paul's and St. Augustine's schools in Philadelphia. Later they opened a select school for boarders and day-pupils in West Philadelphia. These foundations all promised success, but the strained relations between the mother-house at Le Mans under Father Moreau and the Provincial House at Notre Dame under Father Sorin led to the recall of the sisters. Meanwhile the work at St. Mary's, Bertrand, was recognized by the state authorities who granted its charter in 1851. New buildings were added to accommodate their fifty boarders. In 1853, Eliza Gillespie received the habit from Father Sorin, and sailed for France to make her novitiate as Sister Angela. After profession, she returned to Bertrand and took charge of the academy, 1854. From that time until her death (1887), Mother Angela laboured indefatigably to develop the highest intellectual and religious qualities in both teachers and students, and must be regarded as the virtual foundress of the order in the United States.
On 15 August, 1855, the convent and academy were moved from Bertrand to the present site on the banks of the St. Joseph. This institution, "St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception", was incorporated under the laws of Indiana. In the early days of the community, property was held in common by the three branches of the Holy Cross. When Father Moreau visited the provinces of Canada, Louisiana, and Notre Dame in 1857, he promulgated the Decree of Separation of the sisters from the priests and brothers. In 1862 the property was divided. Difficulties again arising with the mother-house, Bishop Luers of Fort Wayne sent a petition to Rome asking the approval of the American province, and in 1869 the Sisters of the Holy Cross in the United States were recognized as a distinct Congregation. Father Sorin, who had on the resignation of Father Moreau become superior general, was named their ecclesiastical superior, which office he held until the community was placed directly under the Propaganda. The new constitutions were approved, and Father Sorin was appointed to write the rules. Twenty years later, the apostolic approbation of the rules was given for seven years, at the end of which time the final approbation was received (1896).
While the work of the Holy Cross Sisters is principally educational, they also devote themselves to the care of orphanages and hospitals for the sick. During the Civil War Mother Angela with seventy sisters took charge of hospitals in Mound City and Cairo; the military hospitals at Paducah and Louisville; the naval hospital and "The Overton" at Memphis; and St. Aloysius at Washington.
The community is governed by the mother general and her four assistants who form the council at the mother-house. All the missions are dependent upon the mother-house for their subjects, as there is only one novitiate, and the novices return there from all parts of the country to make their final vows after five years' probation. There are one thousand sisters working in the archdioceses of Baltimore, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, and in the various dioceses. They conduct over 60 institutions, including 1 college, 2 normal schools, 16 boarding schools, 40 academies and parish schools, 6 hospitals, and 4 orphan asylums.
A Story of Fifty Years (Notre Dame, 1905); CAVANAUGH, The Priests of Holy Cross (Notre Dame, 1904); TRAHEY, The Brothers of Holy Cross (Notre Dame, 1905); LIVERMORE, My Story of the War (Hartford, 1889); SHEA, Hist. of the Cath. Church in the U. S. (New York, 1892); Community Archives of the Sisters of Holy Cross (1843-1909); SORIN, Circular Letters; STARR, In Memoriam Mother Mary of St. Angela (Notre Dame, 1887); SULLIVAN, ibid.; MOREAU, Le Très Révérend Père Basile-Antoine Moreau du Mans et see œuvres (Paris, 1900); WILTZIUS, Cath. Directory (Milwaukee, 1909); Life of Reverend F. Cointet (Cincinnati, 1855); STARR, in Cath. World (1893).
SISTER M. ANTOINE.
Transcribed by Douglas J. Potter Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sisters of the Holy Childhood of Jesus and Mary
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var Spinner = require('../widgets/spinner.js');
var Dice = require('../widgets/dice.js');
var Initiative = require('../core/initiative.js');
var increment = require('../core/increment.js');
var config = require('../config.js');
var log = require('../core/log.js');

function create(battle, callback) {
	var composite = tabris.create("Composite", {
    	layoutData: {centerX: 0, top: config.PAGE_MARGIN},
        highlightOnTouch: true
	});

    var diceView = Dice.create([
    	{num: 1, low: 0, high: 9, color: 'red'},
    	{num: 1, low: 0, high: 9, color: 'blue'}
    ], {left: 50, top: 2}, function(dice) {
    	log.debug('Determine initiative');
        var result = Initiative.calc(battle, Current.get(battle), dice[0].value, spinBritish.getValue(), dice[1].value, spinAmerican.getValue());
        //resultView.set('text', result)
        resultView.set('selection', result)
        Current.initiative(result);
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    	text: Current.initiative() || '',
    	layoutData: {left: [diceView, 20], top: 15},
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    	layoutData: {left: [diceView, 20], top: 15},
        font: 'bold 24px',
        items: Initiative.nationalities(battle),
        selection: Current.initiative() || ''
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        Current.initiative(item);
        callback && callback(item);
	}).appendTo(composite);

    var labelView = tabris.create("TextView", {
    	text: "Momentum",
    	layoutData: {centerX: 20, top: [diceView, 10]}
	}).appendTo(composite);

    var spinBritish = Spinner.create({src: 'images/british-flag-sm.png'}, 0, true, {left: 0, right: [0,3], top: [labelView,5]}, function(valueView, incr) {
    	var british = increment(british, incr, 0, 5);
    	valueView.set("text", british);
	}).appendTo(composite);

    var spinAmerican = Spinner.create({src: 'images/american-flag-sm.png'}, 0, true, {left: 0, right: [0,3], top: [spinBritish,5]}, function(valueView, incr) {
    	var american = increment(american, incr, 0, 5);
    	valueView.set("text", american);
	}).appendTo(composite);

	return composite;
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    	log.debug('Creating Initiative for ' + battle.name);
    	return create(battle, callback);
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In this example, create a character type array and assign its value and execute a for loop until the string is over. %c is a format specifier that is used to print one character at a time.
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In his other life, Patrick is an anthropologist who works on post-conflict and post-disaster community reconstruction. As part of this work, he lived for extended periods of time on farms in England, with Bedouin in the deserts of southern Jordan, and in traditional villages in Borneo. Political and social reasons brought him to take up a position as a visiting professor at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine during the second intifadah. He spent more than a year living at the center of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. It was during this time that he was convinced to pursue filmmaking as a vehicle for telling stories about pressing cultural and social issues. He has spent the past five years based in Southeast Asia, studying the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.


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Death Influenced Their First Album.
This is one of those stories everyone was sharing when Funeral first began making its rounds in 2004. Multiple members of the band lost family members while album was being recorded. The effect can be heard on most songs from their debut LP.
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Do You Believe in Magic Podcast: Grading the Offseason
The OPP crew looks at the Magic's offseason moves, recent additions and depth chart
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The Orlando Magic have all but finished their work this offseason, and DYB team is here to grade it for them!
Following a disappointing 25-57 season, a great deal of change was in order for the perennial lottery bound Orlando Magic.
After firing Head Coach Frank Vogel, President Jeff Weltman and General Manager John Hammond went to work:
Vogel, Mack, Hezonja, Biyombo, Artis, Purvis, Afflalo, Speights
Clifford, Bamba, Briscoe, Grant, Caupain, Martin, Mozgov, $1 million in $$$
The Magic have been diligent in overhauling their locker room, but the starting lineup will likely remain unchanged in the 2018-2019 season.
Here is a look at depth chart as it stands now:
PG: Augustin – Grant – Briscoe – Caupain (two way)
SG: Fournier – Iwundu – Frazier Jr.
SF: Ross – Simmons
PF: Gordon – Isaac – Martin
C : Vucevic – Bamba – Mozgov - Birch
The Magic will not have much continuity to propel them into the season, however, as their starting unit combined to miss 139 games in the previous season.
D.J. Augustin will be expected to carry quite a significant load in Clifford's new offense as the team's primary ball handler. Clifford's Hornets were known for their ball security in his four year tenure, ranking in the top two in the turnover margin in each of his seasons.
Gordon, Vucevic, and Augustin, alone, combined to turn the ball over 5.3 times last season per game.
If the Magic can become better caretakers of the ball, it will lead to fewer transition opportunities for their opponents, and allow the Magic's defense to settle into its half court sets. This, will in turn, increase the Magic's productivity on the defensive end, where Clifford's teams ranked in the top ten in three of his four seasons.
"You want to play with pace," Steve Clifford said. "You want to be inside-out. We want to be low-turnover. Then you look at the things that work in the league: threes, layups, getting to the free-throw line. And all of that is determined by helping the better offensive players play to their strengths and having multiple ways where you can get them so they can play to their strengths. That basically is what every NBA team tries to do."
While Clifford's offenses were typically the slowest in the NBA, last season the Hornets ranked ninth, indicating the Magic may not be as slow under Clifford as we may be expecting.
Join Aaron Goldstone and Will Ogburn as they break down the offseason additions and how they will translate to the regular season.
Then the OPP team breaks down the Magic's recent trade for 24-year-old, Jarell Martin. The 6'10" power forward further shores up the front court, and may even provide spacing, as his three point shooting touch improved to 34% last season.
In the three days since the Magic acquired Dakari Johnson, he was shipped yet again to Memphis. The deal will save Memphis over a million dollars in salary this season, and they sent the Magic back one million in cash to seal the deal.
But in a front court featuring seven players, just how much of a look will Martin get before the Magic come to decide on his $3.5 million team option for 2019-2020?
Remember you can find our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, and anywhere else podcasts are found. Thanks for listening!


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Real "No Brainer": Drought Interagency Coordinating Group Recommends Continued Declaration
The advisory group that makes recommendations to Arizona's governor about whether to continue a drought-emergency declaration opted in November to advise Gov. Ducey to stay the course and keep the declaration in place.
In the history of decision-making in Arizona, it may not have been the absolute easiest choice of all time. The Arizona Cardinals football team drafting quarterback Kyler Murray in 2019 probably still holds that spot. But it was close.
"Long-term, we're not seeing anything on the horizon that would make us think we're moving out of drier conditions," said Tom Buschatzke, co-chair of the Drought Interagency Coordinating Group at its November 10 meeting.
"All in all, it seems like pretty much of a no-brainer to continue the drought declaration. We will make that recommendation to the Governor."
The Drought Interagency Coordinating Group has met biannually since 2006 to summarize the recent history of precipitation in the state and the Southwest and to assess expectations for rain and snow in the near future, as well as to render its recommendations on whether or not to maintain a drought-emergency declaration, which has been in place since June 1999. The group is composed of some 20 state, federal and tribal agencies.
Arizona's recently appointed State Climatologist Dr. Erinanne Saffell described the state's precipitation levels for the past six months. That summary included the most positive news of the meeting -- a report on the generally strong summer monsoons.
Even that "good" news, however, came with qualifications, according to Dr. Saffell:
"Several areas, including Payson and Show Low, received their wettest monsoon on record," she said.
"But (the monsoon) only brought central and southern AZ counties to near-normal conditions. Mohave County, by comparison, experienced its tenth driest monsoon on record."
Mark O'Malley of the National Weather Service provided the day's most unwelcome news: Yet another "La Nina" condition in the Pacific Ocean, which produces cooler-than-normal ocean conditions, likely means the Southwest can anticipate its second-straight warm, dry winter.
"We already are in a weak La Nina (condition) and confidence is very high that it will continue through winter," said O'Malley. "There is better than a 90 percent chance that we stay in this condition through the spring."
Also reporting to the Drought Interagency Coordinating Group:
Rachel von Gnechten, ADWR's Colorado River Management Section Water Resources Engineer, on current conditions of the Colorado River system; Stephen Flora, Senior Hydrologist at Salt River Project on the status of the SRP system of reservoirs; Forestry and Fire Management spokesperson Tiffany Davila on the recent history of Arizona wildfires and an outlook for next spring; and, Jason Hauter, attorney for the Gila River Indian Community, reporting on the tribe's contributions to protecting surface levels at Lake Mead.


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Llewelyn scores 32 as Redhounds avenge loss to HCHS
Darrin Spencer
Harlan County guard Maddox Huff worked to the basket in Thursday's game at Corbin.
By John Stepp, Corbin Times Tribune
Trent Noah scored 48 points on Thursday in Harlan County's 83-78 loss at Corbin. (Darrin Spencer)
It was a showdown between two of the best teams in the 13th Region on Thursday night when Harlan County traveled to Corbin to take on the Redhounds.
The game showcased two of the best players in the region, as well. The Black Bears were led by one of the best sophomores in the state in Trent Noah, who came into the game averaging 43 points over his last five outings, including a 66-point performance in a win against Cordia.
Corbin has been led this season by standout junior Hayden Llewelyn, who has averaged close to 22 points per game this season, and scored 32 points in the Redhounds' 83-78 win over Harlan County on Thursday.
Coach Tony Pietrowski said he was glad to see his team pick up a win against a solid opponent after a bit of a slump this month. The Redhounds fell 78-56 on Dec. 6 at HCHS.
"This is a high-quality win over a very good and well-coached basketball team. (Trent) Noah is certainly a special talent," said Pietrowski. "I'm proud of my team. I thought that was the best we have looked offensively this season. We showed patience, shared the basketball, and continued to have balance."
It seemed as if the Redhounds were ready for the inevitable big game from Noah, who dropped 48 points despite scoring just six in the fourth quarter. While Noah filled up the scoresheet, the other six Harlan County players who scored combined for just 30 points on the night.
Corbin's balanced offensive attack helped them to an early lead in the first quarter and a 46-45 lead at the end of the first half. Noah scored 33 of Harlan County's 45 points in the first quarter, while Llewelyn had 17 for the Redhounds.
Pietrowski said he liked the balance his team displayed on Thursday, adding that Llewelyn proved once again why he is among the top players in the junior class in the state.
"Hayden is not getting enough accolades for the way he is playing this season. He's really taking coaching and developing his entire game. I'm proud of him," said Pietrowski. "I'm excited by our balance and the fact we are starting to understand our roles."
Harlan County took a 52-50 lead midway through the third quarter and the race was on to the finish. Corbin pulled back ahead and went on to take a 66-60 lead heading into the fourth.
The Black Bears cut the lead to 75-74 with just over three minutes left in the game, but that would be as close as they would get to the win. A three-pointer from Zander Curry extended Corbin's lead to 82-76 and all but sealed the deal as the Redhounds won 83-78 in the end.
Corbin was led on the night by Llewelyn with 32 points. Brody Wells finished with 17, followed by Carter Stewart with 11.
Pietrowski said he liked the complete team effort he got from his squad.
"Brody is a tough matchup and a dynamic talent," said Pietrowski. "Kids like Carter, Trey (Worley), Eli (Pietrowski), Zander, and Kade (Elam) are doing a lot of little things that make the difference in teams."
While the win saw Corbin put together their best performance of the season, it was also a big night for Coach Pietrowski, who tied the all-time wins record as the head man for the Redhounds. Pietrowski, who took over the program in 2001, tied Harry Taylor with 441 wins at Corbin. Taylor coached from 1943-1963. Pietrowski will become the sole leader if he picks up a win against Whitley County on Friday.
Harlan County (16-6) returns to action Thursday at Breathitt County.
Corbin (83) — Llewelyn 32, Wells 17, Stewart 11, Curry 8, Worley 4, Elam 2, Pietrowski 9.
Harlan County (78) — Noah 48, M. Huff 6, Carmical 6, Swanner 8, Cooper 5, J. Huff 2.
Corbin 24 22 20 17 — 83
Harlan County 19 26 13 20 — 78


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Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Shares "Creepy" Cover of the Cars' "Just What I Needed" in Memory of Ric Ocasek
Ric Ocasek photo by Adanne Osefoh / Mark Hoppus photo by Cover Media
By Josiah Hughes
Yesterday (September 15), the world lost a singular musical voice when the Cars frontman Ric Ocasek was found dead. A number of musicians from across the genre spectrum have paid tribute to the artist in myriad ways, and now Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus has shared a previously unreleased Cars cover.
Posting to SoundCloud under his own name, Hoppus shared a bleak, minor-chord cover of the Cars' seminal hit "Just What I Needed." He explained that the version of the song was originally intended for a television series:
A couple years ago, I was asked to record a creepy cover of "Just What I Needed" for a TV show. They wanted moody and strange, dark, and drony, with space for dialogue to go over it. I went into the studio with my friend James Ingram and this is what we came up with. The show was cancelled so quickly the episode never aired, but if you can imagine a grim and grizzled detective determinedly working a murder case that shook them to the very core of their being, this is the music the show requested. It's been sitting on a hard drive ever since, and with the sad news of Ric Ocasek's passing, I thought I'd put it up here. Enjoy it. And go listen to The Cars.
Listen to Mark Hoppus' Cars cover below.
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1917 – IMAX
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Posted January 12, 2021 by Samuel Love
For the last few years, I have struggled with depression. Even with counselling and medication, it has often been difficult to find any sort of light in the darkness. The last twelve months have, unsurprisingly, worsened this condition for myself, and the countless others who are also suffering as either a direct or indirect result of the Covid-19 pandemic. My heart goes out to anyone who is struggling in any capacity – believe me, you are not alone.
During the various lockdowns, I have kept myself busy by escaping into cinema (from home, I might add). Whether with big-budget blockbusters or small, sensitive indies, the power of 'the movies' is unparalleled when it comes to taking our hands and pulling us away from the harsh realities of life, and into other worlds and stories. For some people, this same result may be derived from other arts – music, theatre, literature, etc. But for me, and presumably our readers, it has always been film.
I wanted to take a moment to share my response to one film that has been an invaluable ray of warmth and life-affirming hope in these difficult times, in the hope that it may help you find your way too.
Available now on digital, DVD and Blu-ray from Dogwoof, David Byrne's American Utopia – directed by the legendary Spike Lee – is a concert film like no other. While I was initially reluctant that this film could knock the celebrated Talking Heads film Stop Making Sense off the pedestal of the greatest concert film of all time, it succeeds admirably though its infectious joie de vivre and spirit. Packed with joyous anthems performed flawlessly by David Byrne and his impeccable band, and shot beautifully by Lee, American Utopia is 105 minutes of bliss that combine the power of cinema, theatre and music resulting in a much-needed antidote for today's world.
Whether you're a David Byrne/Talking Heads fan or not, there is a great abundance of love in this film that I'm certain will speak to you even if you've never heard a single note of Byrne's catalogue. I've shed many tears in the past twelve months, but those I shed while watching American Utopia were the first that were shed in joy. The film has given me hope. For myself, for the world, for all of us.
We are living in incredibly difficult times, and if you're struggling in any capacity, please don't suffer alone. There are always people you can talk to. But in the meantime, I implore you to take 105 minutes out of your schedule to sit down with David Byrne's American Utopia, and escape your troubles – if only for a brief moment. You deserve it. It has given me a glimpse of a bright, hopeful future, and I want you to see it too.
David Byrne's American Utopia is available now on digital, DVD and Blu-ray. See here for more information.
And if you are struggling, you're not alone. See here for a list of services that can help you.
Samuel Love
Freelance writer. Email: samuel@smlcreative.co.uk
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World champions Gushue, Homan improve to 2-0 at Players' Championship
Gushue, Homan up to 2-0 at Players' Championship
Apr. 13, 2017 10:00 a.m.
TORONTO — Men's world champion Brad Gushue of St. John's, N.L., won his second match in as many days with a 6-4 victory over John Morris in Wednesday night's draw at the Players' Championship, an event on the Grand Slam of Curling circuit.
Morris (0-2), from Vernon, B.C., also fell to Calgary's Kevin Koe earlier in the day. His rink needs to get some wins to earn an Olympic Trials spot based on points.
Meanwhile, world women's champ Rachel Homan, from Ottawa, won her second also climbed to a 2-0 record after an 8-5 win over Allison Flaxey (1-1) of Caledon, Ont.
Elsewhere, Olympic gold medallist Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., moved up to 2-0 as well by holding on for a 7-5 win over Sweden's Niklas Edin (1-1).
Winnipeg's Mike McEwen scored four in the fifth end to close out an 8-1 victory early over Koe.
Edmonton's Brendan Bottcher topped Winnipeg's Reid Carruthers 7-2. McEwen, Koe, Bottcher and Carruthers are all tied at 1-1.
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After a slow start to the season, following by high-profile departures, few could have thought Monaco stood a chance of turning things around in the French Ligue 1, but they have. Les Rouges et Blancs were languishing in the bottom-half of the table after 10 games due to a poor run of form, but a turnaround of fortunes on the pitch has since seen Leonardo Jardim's men climb the table into 5th.
There's still plenty of the season to go too, and Monaco will now be targeting a top-three finish if it's still in their reach. The French club are currently five points adrift of 3rd-placed Paris Saint-Germain, of whom they finished runners up to last season. But the exit of James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao was heavily questioned during Monaco's slump, but they have proven they didn't need the duo to find some form.
And as a result, 888 Sport are backing AS Monaco to finish in the top-three of the French Ligue 1 this season, with their form potentially seeing them in a title race for the second half of the campaign.


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We have gathered some of the books that we find most helpful and recommend most often! These are resources that have been published outside of CVM that are beneficial to read. If you are interested in purchasing books that CVM has written, check out our "Book Store" below!
By Brian Fikkert
When Helping Hurts is an excellent resource that we recommend anyone looking to go into short or long-term missions read. This book, from a biblical perspective on poverty, moves from the foundational concepts about poverty (Who are the poor?) to principles (Should we do relief, rehabilitation, or development?) to strategies (How can we help the poor domestically? Internationally?). It will guide you toward a true understanding of poverty and a plan to make a difference. We also recommend Chalmer's When Helping Hurts course in addition to this book. For more information visit their website.
Foreign to Familiar: A guide to Understanding Hot and Cold Climate Cultures
By Sarah Lanier
A guide to understanding cultural differences and how they influence customs and communication. An easy to read paperback that serves as a beginning introduction to cross cultural sensitivity. (McDougal Publishing, 2000)
Serving with Eyes Wide Open
By David Livermore
An excellent but small paperback designed to prepare you to serve God through short-term missions. (Baker Book House, 2006)
Short-Term Missions Workbook: From Mission Tourist to Global Citizen
By Tim Dearborn
Another excellent but small paperback designed to prepare you to serve God through short-term missions. This workbook allows you to work through this together with a team or as an individual. "Going on a short-term missions trip can be a life- and faith- transforming experience. It can enrich the way you view the world. It will cause you to rely on God more fully. It is an opportunity to develop deep relationships with your team and the people you serve. A short-term missions experience can also involve weeks of physical and spiritual distress. An unprepared team can wreak of havoc on each other and the people they intend to serve. To get the most out of such a missions trip, you need to go prepared." (Intervarsity Press, 2003)
Global Mission Handbook: A Guide for Cross-Cultural Service
By Steve Hoke and Bill Taylor
This is a practical handbook for preparing for intercultural missions. It includes resources for personal spiritual preparation as well as cross cultural skills and hands-on missionary training. (Intervarsity Press, 2009)
Drugs and Their Usage
Making the correct diagnosis is the most important part of treating an animal or flock, but this can often be a complicated and difficult task. This book is designed to aid the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in making knowledgeable and well-thought-out decisions for the treatment of animals. All the details about medicines and dosages cannot be remembered, thus everyone needs a reference book to look up important information. The book starts with a section on animal restraint, followed by how to determine dosages and monitor the patient. Then it covers the medicine cabinet and methods of administration. Only then comes the drug formulary, followed by sections on vaccines, control of ectoparasites, tranquilizers and sedatives. This book contains vital information to those administering veterinary drugs. 266 pages – available in English only. $15
Disease and Parasite Prevention in Farm Animals: Ten Major Steps
"Why do our farm animals get sick and how can we keep them healthy?" This is a question veterinarians and other specialists who work with small farmers hear frequently. Most of these farmers work very hard, giving time, effort, and loving care to their animals in the hope that their farm will be more productive. Yet very often their animals and poultry are much less healthy and productive than they could be. In this small book are suggestions for raising healthier animals on small farms. While not all of these methods will apply in every area or situation, much of the information can be of help on most farms. If these principles are applied, livestock health and farm efficiency will improve. Available in English only. $6 OR download a free copy.
Slaughter and the Preservation of Meat
Slaughter and the Preservation of Meat This book seeks to provide basic information concerning slaughter, processing and preserving meat for small farmers and agricultural workers. The topics discussed are sanitation, pre-slaughter conditions and post-slaughter conditions. It includes techniques for beef, pigs, sheep & goats, poultry, and small animals such as rabbits. Other topics include preservation, storage, plans for a simple slaughter facility and for small to medium plants. The final section on small to medium plants is a reference for people that continue to expand the number of animals they slaughter and process. Proper methods for preparation of meat for human consumption are important to maintain proper human health. 170 pages – available in English only. $15
Effective Livestock Care, Volume 1
This DVD series is available in English/Spanish. Effective Livestock Care, Volume 1 covers essential topics out of "Where There is no Animal Doctor" in 13 bi-lingual sessions taught by Dr. Peter Quesenberry, along with his colleagues Dr. Fred Gardener and Dr. Jean Reed. This is a 6-7 DVD set with over 10 hours of instruction. $75 We recommend also purchasing the accompanying book "Where There is No Animal Doctor" in either English or Spanish (listed below).
Learning Together: The Agricultural Worker's Participatory Sourcebook
This book was designed for any agricultural or livestock worker who is or will be training farmers. It is for people designing training programs, and for farmers and professionals who are trainers. This book contains many practical tools for training in an agricultural or animal husbandry context. 361 pages – available in English only. $30
Village Animal Health Worker Training Text and Medicine Guide
Authored by Animal Health Training and Consultancy Service, Edited by Christian Veterinary Mission
This material, developed and tested for over 30 years by AHTCS in Nepal, is of value to farmers and those who work with them in many contexts outside Nepal. Through provision of this edition, we hope to make this resource more widely available. This book is intended to accompany a training program for village animal health workers and not to stand alone without participatory, hands-on training. Available in English only. $20
Where There is No Animal Doctor
This amazing manual, covering health and disease conditions for all the major domestic animals in one volume, is written in a simple, easy to understand style, supplemented with many good illustrations. It was developed to benefit rural people in many areas of the world where livestock play an important role in village life and where there is no veterinarian available. It deals with many different animal health-related topics, including disease prevention, recognition, control, and treatment, and the promotion of good animal nutrition. It is hoped that people who use this book will be able to realize which disease conditions they can handle on their own and when to call for help from more experienced animal health workers. 410 pages – available in English, Spanish, and Tamil. $30
Handbook of Animal Health
This amazing manual, covering health and disease conditions for all the major domestic animals in one volume, is written in a simple, easy to understand style, supplemented with many good illustrations. It was developed to benefit rural people in many areas of the world where livestock play an important role in village life and where there is no veterinarian available. It deals with many different animal health-related topics, including disease prevention, recognition, control, and treatment, and the promotion of good animal nutrition. It is hoped that people who use this book will be able to realize which disease conditions they can handle on their own and when to call for help from more experienced animal health workers. 424 pages – available in English , Thai, Lao French or Mandarin Chinese. $30
Specific diseases and parasites usually affect animals within the same species. Relatively few cross over to humans; however when this happens, the outcome can be very serious. These diseases that cross over to humans are called Zoonoses. This book is comprised of a series of articles describing a variety of zoonotic conditions and their prevention. The authors write from experience in a very straightforward and practical manner. This book discusses the most important diseases and parasites of animals that affect human health such as Rabies and Tuberculosis and many others. It discusses one disease and parasite from each category as an example of the prevention and/or control measures that apply to the entire group. This is an excellent book for instructors and students at any level, community leaders and health workers and for those visiting new areas for the first time. 128 pages – available in English only. $15
Raising Healthy Animals Series
Raising Healthy Cattle
Cattle play important role in animal protein production for two reasons; first, the unique ruminant digestive system utilizes forage for food and secondary, much of the world offers marginal grazing systems on land not suitable for crop production. These feedstuffs would not be utilized were it not for the ruminants. 176 pages – available in English only. $15
Raising Healthy Fish
Aquaculture is a logical choice for protein production for two reasons: it is widely practiced throughout the world and it offers great growth potential. This book is a helpful guide in dealing with fish husbandry practices. It is a practical manual, giving country specific examples and using many illustrations. The species used and the management practices suggested in the book are directed toward subsistence farming situations. Using this book as a guide, adequate protein for a family can be produced in a suitable way. 98 pages – available in English only. $15
Raising Healthy Goats Crianza de Cabras Saludables (Spanish)
Goats are among the earliest animals to be domesticated. Goats are small ruminants who can thrive in areas where larger animals would have more difficulty. The most important goat products are milk, cheese, meat, mohair, and leather. This manual is very comprehensive, covering all aspects of goat husbandry. It begins with physiological data on the goat and continues with an examination checklist. The book covers management, diseases, parasite control, and reproduction. It has many illustrations and tables that provide a well-documented and readable resource. Available in English and Spanish. $15
Raising Healthy Honey Bees
Raising Health Honey Bees is a practical guide to constructing equipment, raising honey bees and producing valuable crops of honey and beeswax. This book describes the tools and techniques that can be used by anyone who wants to enrich their lives through beekeeping. These techniques are based upon the use of Top Bar hives, which are simple and inexpensive to construct and easy to maintain. It includes extensive illustrations and diagrams so that all the necessary equipment can be home-made. The book covers European, African and Asian Honey Bees, as well as Giant and Dwarf Honey Bee species. 90 pages – available in English only. $15
Raising Healthy Horses
This book has the same information as the first edition, but with some of the language simplified for those who are reading English as a second language. It includes a glossary of terms. It covers all aspects of horse care from selection of healthy equines, to equine first aid and dental care. 250 pages – available in English only. $15
Raising Healthy Pigs Crianza de Cerdos Saludables (Spanish)
This book speaks to the challenges of small farm pig production. The two main themes of malnutrition and parasite control are dealt with in depth, utilizing very practical ideas and methods. The author repeatedly emphasizes the need to deal with these issues if the farmer is to be successful in pig farming. The book has many practical suggestions, and is an excellent primer in pig farming. Originally published in 1984, it is now on its fourth edition. 150 pages – available in English and Spanish. $15
Raising Healthy Poultry Crianza de Aves de Corral Saludables (Spanish) L'élevage de volailles saines (French)
Poultry products are probably the most universally accepted animal protein sources. Small flocks can be initiated most easily, providing meat and egg protein. This practical manual now includes a comprehensive section on diseases. Also included is an excellent section on duck raising. First published in 1990, and revised in 1994 and 2000. 140 pages – available in English, Spanish, and French. $15
Raising Healthy Rabbits Crianza De Conejos Saludables (Spanish)
There is a pressing need for protein for millions of people around the world. Rabbits are an alternate source of animal protein and can be raised in areas of limited space, with little capital startup. They can be raised on a diet consisting largely of forage, plants, and shrubs. This book gives basic information that has shown to be successful in a variety of situations as it relates to raising domestic rabbits. This book is also available in Spanish. 110 pages – available in English and Spanish. $15
Raising Healthy Sheep
This handbook will help the sheep producer select production goals, select the type of sheep most suitable for a particular area, and will serve as a guide for the production of healthy sheep. Sheep are one of the most common livestock and among the first to be domesticated. They are very adaptable and will produce milk, fiber and meat under a wide range of environmental conditions and management systems. This manual covers the main principles of sheep production and management with an emphasis on disease prevention. The production of high quality products is also discussed. This handbook will help the sheep producer select production goals, select the type of sheep most suitable for a particular area, and will serve as a guide for the production of healthy sheep. 144 pages – available in English only. $15
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COMMON SENSE The book tells of the changes that have taken place during the author's lifetime and how they have impacted the world but man continues unchanged unless they have a personal encounter with our Lord. 118 pages – available in English only. $15.19
Mission Vets
This book chronicles the journey of Christian Veterinary Mission from its inception through the first 25 years. The author documents this odyssey by including copies of important events and by using quotes from many who have participated in the ministry. In addition to being a history of the organization, it serves as a challenge to the reader to become involved in ministry. It encourages us to use whatever talents the Lord has given us in service to Him and His children. 302 pages – available in English only. $25
One Summer Day
This book is a family history set in contemporary times by CVM founder, Dr. Leroy Dorminy. 184 pages – available in English only. $10.50
Christian Veterinary Mission
CVM's mission is to challenge, empower, and facilitate veterinarians to serve others through their profession, living out their Christian faith. CVM also provides education and encouragement for those who desire to minister through service, prayer, relationship building, and modeling Christ's love.
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15 Women in Sports on Being Labeled a "Female Athlete"
In this episode of The Playing Field, 15 athletes share their perspective on being a labeled "female athlete". We'll hear from basketball player Sue Bird, soccer player Crystal Dunn, golfer Lexi Thompson and more dynamic voices across various sports. Presented by Visa.
I was waiting for this question.
Can I answer this how I want?
Being a female athlete means
that I have to train twice as hard just to get noticed.
It's never really crossed my mind.
The label of female athlete is just that, it's a label,
so it's what you make it, and I make it into nothing.
I find myself to be an athlete.
Everyone's gonna forever see me as that,
but in the end of the day, I'm there to win races.
I'm a racer, I'm not a girl racer, I'm a straight up racer.
Sports has no gender, and I really believe in that.
Sports has no gender.
You're not a male athlete, you know?
You're not, hey look at that female who's a female.
I'm just an athlete, and I don't even
know that I'm an athlete, 'cause I'm actually super lazy,
but I'm just a good bike racer.
Female athletes are strong.
Female athletes are fast.
Female athletes are special.
We care so much about each other
and we care so much about winning
and the game that we're playing that honestly,
it takes us kind of to a different level.
I think there is a distinction and it's a positive one.
What we bring to the table and our strengths
are totally different, and I think, in some ways, better.
So I don't mind it.
It really is a celebration of what women can achieve.
A lot of times I'll hear just a strong female athlete
that's not afraid to be like, I'm going to kick your butt.
We're really competitive and we're really passionate
and I think that's what makes us such great athletes.
We are all in all the time.
We're gonna win at practice, we're super intense.
You're inspiring younger female athletes.
You're fighting for female rights,
'cause let's be honest, that's kind of the thing.
It frustrates me when people tell me
that I'm good for a girl.
I'm good for a fighter in general.
A big part of this job for me
is being an inspiration to young women.
I think in that context, it's awesome.
Like, look at these female athletes,
look how strong they are. People come up to me and say
that I'm a role model to them.
It warms my heart, and that's what I've always wanted.
Now there's little girls growing up
and they wanna be a professional hockey player
and that's actually can be a reality for them now.
Female athletes are strong and beautiful
and dominant and fierce and very competitive.
Male athlete, female athlete.
Male broadcaster, female broadcast.
There's still division.
A lot of times I just can't wait for the day
when it's like, hey, there's Jess.
We're playing the same sport, grinding in the same ways.
We're doing the same thing, putting our life in danger
every time we step inside the ring.
Just call us athletes, that's what we are.
I'll rock female athlete all day every day.
I feel amazing to be called a female athlete.
Very proud to be a female athlete.
I mean, one day if they ever matched men with girls,
I'd love to show people what I can do.
Yeah, I think that summarizes it.
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What is there to say about the Ratchet & Clank movie that this Cartoon Brew announcement doesn't say? So Ratchet is a lombax –that's news to those of us who haven't played the video game. It's nice to see the return of the Rainmaker animation studio in Vancouver.
"[V]iewers over the age of 10 clearly aren't the target audience for Ratchet & Clank" – maybe, but it still looks like fun to this 74-year-old. I guess we'll wait until next April 29 to see.
Is this a reboot? All of a sudden we are back in Solana at Square One of the first Rachet and Clank game... and more.
It's called an adaptation; usually, they do tend to start at the beginning when adapting things into movies.
Also to (hopefully) make lots of money from theatrical audiences, including from parents who will never become players of the video games.


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from __future__ import print_function

import numpy as np
import cv2
import sys

BLUE = [255,0,0]        # rectangle color
RED = [0,0,255]         # PR BG
GREEN = [0,255,0]       # PR FG
BLACK = [0,0,0]         # sure BG
WHITE = [255,255,255]   # sure FG

DRAW_BG = {'color' : BLACK, 'val' : 0}
DRAW_FG = {'color' : WHITE, 'val' : 1}
DRAW_PR_FG = {'color' : GREEN, 'val' : 3}
DRAW_PR_BG = {'color' : RED, 'val' : 2}

# setting up flags
rect = (0,0,1,1)
drawing = False         # flag for drawing curves
rectangle = False       # flag for drawing rect
rect_over = False       # flag to check if rect drawn
rect_or_mask = 100      # flag for selecting rect or mask mode
value = DRAW_FG         # drawing initialized to FG
thickness = 3           # brush thickness

def onmouse(event,x,y,flags,param):
    global img,img2,drawing,value,mask,rectangle,rect,rect_or_mask,ix,iy,rect_over

    # Draw Rectangle
    if event == cv2.EVENT_RBUTTONDOWN:
        rectangle = True
        ix,iy = x,y

    elif event == cv2.EVENT_MOUSEMOVE:
        if rectangle == True:
            img = img2.copy()
            cv2.rectangle(img,(ix,iy),(x,y),BLUE,2)
            rect = (min(ix,x),min(iy,y),abs(ix-x),abs(iy-y))
            rect_or_mask = 0

    elif event == cv2.EVENT_RBUTTONUP:
        rectangle = False
        rect_over = True
        cv2.rectangle(img,(ix,iy),(x,y),BLUE,2)
        rect = (min(ix,x),min(iy,y),abs(ix-x),abs(iy-y))
        rect_or_mask = 0
        print(" Now press the key 'n' a few times until no further change \n")

    # draw touchup curves

    if event == cv2.EVENT_LBUTTONDOWN:
        if rect_over == False:
            print("first draw rectangle \n")
        else:
            drawing = True
            cv2.circle(img,(x,y),thickness,value['color'],-1)
            cv2.circle(mask,(x,y),thickness,value['val'],-1)

    elif event == cv2.EVENT_MOUSEMOVE:
        if drawing == True:
            cv2.circle(img,(x,y),thickness,value['color'],-1)
            cv2.circle(mask,(x,y),thickness,value['val'],-1)

    elif event == cv2.EVENT_LBUTTONUP:
        if drawing == True:
            drawing = False
            cv2.circle(img,(x,y),thickness,value['color'],-1)
            cv2.circle(mask,(x,y),thickness,value['val'],-1)

if __name__ == '__main__':

    # print documentation
    print(__doc__)

    # Loading images
    if len(sys.argv) == 2:
        filename = sys.argv[1] # for drawing purposes
    else:
        print("No input image given, so loading default image, ../data/lena.jpg \n")
        print("Correct Usage: python grabcut.py <filename> \n")
        filename = '/Users/Alex/Desktop/image00006.JPG'

    img = cv2.imread(filename)
    img2 = img.copy()                               # a copy of original image
    mask = np.zeros(img.shape[:2],dtype = np.uint8) # mask initialized to PR_BG
    output = np.zeros(img.shape,np.uint8)           # output image to be shown

    # input and output windows
    cv2.namedWindow('output')
    cv2.namedWindow('input')
    cv2.setMouseCallback('input',onmouse)
    cv2.moveWindow('input',img.shape[1]+10,90)

    print(" Instructions: \n")
    print(" Draw a rectangle around the object using right mouse button \n")

    while(1):

        cv2.imshow('output',output)
        cv2.imshow('input',img)
        k = cv2.waitKey(1)

        # key bindings
        if k == 27:         # esc to exit
            break
        elif k == ord('0'): # BG drawing
            print(" mark background regions with left mouse button \n")
            value = DRAW_BG
        elif k == ord('1'): # FG drawing
            print(" mark foreground regions with left mouse button \n")
            value = DRAW_FG
        elif k == ord('2'): # PR_BG drawing
            value = DRAW_PR_BG
        elif k == ord('3'): # PR_FG drawing
            value = DRAW_PR_FG
        elif k == ord('s'): # save image
            bar = np.zeros((img.shape[0],5,3),np.uint8)
            res = np.hstack((img2,bar,img,bar,output))
            cv2.imwrite('grabcut_output.png',res)
            print(" Result saved as image \n")
        elif k == ord('r'): # reset everything
            print("resetting \n")
            rect = (0,0,1,1)
            drawing = False
            rectangle = False
            rect_or_mask = 100
            rect_over = False
            value = DRAW_FG
            img = img2.copy()
            mask = np.zeros(img.shape[:2],dtype = np.uint8) # mask initialized to PR_BG
            output = np.zeros(img.shape,np.uint8)           # output image to be shown
        elif k == ord('n'): # segment the image
            print(""" For finer touchups, mark foreground and background after pressing keys 0-3
            and again press 'n' \n""")
            if (rect_or_mask == 0):         # grabcut with rect
                bgdmodel = np.zeros((1,65),np.float64)
                fgdmodel = np.zeros((1,65),np.float64)
                cv2.grabCut(img2,mask,rect,bgdmodel,fgdmodel,1,cv2.GC_INIT_WITH_RECT)
                rect_or_mask = 1
            elif rect_or_mask == 1:         # grabcut with mask
                bgdmodel = np.zeros((1,65),np.float64)
                fgdmodel = np.zeros((1,65),np.float64)
                cv2.grabCut(img2,mask,rect,bgdmodel,fgdmodel,1,cv2.GC_INIT_WITH_MASK)

        mask2 = np.where((mask==1) + (mask==3),255,0).astype('uint8')
        output = cv2.bitwise_and(img2,img2,mask=mask2)

    cv2.destroyAllWindows()


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Professor researches heredity of asthma
by Bei Hu
In an age when geneticists are struggling to find the causes of newly emerged diseases, mystery continues to cloud the genetic roots of asthma.
Over the past two decades, scientists have identified the mode of inheritance and heritability rate of asthma allergies. Now University researcher Malcolm Blumenthal seeks to move a step further and locate the areas of chromosomes that contribute to the disease.
Blumenthal is leading a project that examines 100 families with histories of asthma. The research is a continuation of a genetic study of asthma that has been going on at the University for more than 15 years.
"Basically what we are doing is to categorize the people and then categorize their genes, and put these two together, and see which one matches," said Blumenthal, a professor of medicine at the University.
Asthma is a common disorder that occurs in 3 to 5 percent of the general population. It is characterized by reversible obstruction of the bronchial airways. Physicians diagnose asthma clinically on the basis of symptoms such as intermittent coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Asthmatic patients can die from respiratory failures associated with complications such as pneumonia and heart failure.
Medical professionals believe asthma results from the interaction of human genes and environmental factors, such as cats, smoke and dust mites.
"We know for sure there is a major genetic component," said Blumenthal.
"In other words, you don't get allergies without the proper genes," he added. "However, even if you have the proper genes, you will not get the disease unless you interact with particular environmental factors."
A common disorder, asthma seems to have become even more common in recent years, especially in cities. Scientists suspect asthma's increasing frequency, severity and mortality are caused by growing air pollution and the presence of other environmental factors that could trigger asthma.
By discovering the genetic makeup of asthma, Blumenthal hopes to shed new light on the disease.
"I am sure asthma allergies are probably a combination of diseases that look the same, but probably with different mechanisms," said Blumenthal.
"If we could identify who are at higher risk (of developing asthma)," added Blumenthal, "we could avoid things that would get them into trouble."
Blumenthal hopes his study will advance clinical diagnosis and treatment of asthma.
"In the far future of gene therapy," said Blumenthal, "(we could) try to correct the defective DNA that predisposes someone to have the disease."


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Camping season begins the 1st day of trout season in April and closes October 15.
Sites are rented on the basis of only one family (mother, father, and unmarried children; under the age of 16). Non-family campers sites are rented on the basis of only two people. Only ONE camping unit is allowed on site. Any other arrangement must be cleared through the office.
No keg beer allowed in campground.
All wildlife must be protected. Do not deface trees – never put nails in them and do not chop them down. This rule will be strictly enforced. Any offender will be prosecuted by law and evicted from camp. A minimum charge of $75.00 will be made for any tree defaced or cut down. Firewood is for sale at office.
Fireplaces are not to be moved to prevent scars. No burning wood containing hardware, etc.
No minibikes, ATVs, firearms, BB-guns, air rifles, fireworks or chainsaws are allowed in camp.
Quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. All music must be turned off between these hours.
Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times and site cleaned when vacated. Pets are not allowed in restrooms or left unattended at site.
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Holiday weekends are booked for a minimum of three nights with the site paid in advance.
Seasonal and monthly rates and pavilion rental rate available upon request.
Pool regulations are posted and will be enforced at all times.
Handicapped stream fishing areas located throughout campground.
If you're walking at night, carry and use a flashlight.
Slumber Valley does not assume responsibility to hair or body due to chlorination of pool.
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It has been an incredible week of big-carp catches, topped by fifties from the South and Cambridgeshire. Charlie Terry earned a new personal best with the capture of a 54lb 2oz mirror from a southern gravel pit, and Sean Kelly took his first UK fifty in the form of Monks Pit's Porky at 52¼lb.
Ash Bailey recounts a couple of highlights from his current campaign on the New Forest Water Park. Team Korda offers advice on how to make this January your best yet, and Adam Clewer takes a trip down memory lane.
Alan Blair reveals his winter targets, and Iain Macmillan has a few tips to help keep your mojo flowing until the clocks go forward. Paul Carter pays a visit to the Quarry in a South East Report Special, and Ian Russell is in A-Z.
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The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) recently sent an official dispatch guiding compulsory social insurance collection applied to foreign nationals working in Vietnam to provinces and cities.
Accordingly, workers subject to compulsory social insurance are specified in Article 2, Decree No. 143/2018/ND-CP. Payment value and method are governed in the Articles 12, 13 and 14 of Decree No. 143/2018/ND-CP. Salary is used as the base for insurance payment.
Social insurance records and forms are subject to regulations in Decision No. 595/QD-BHXH dated April 14, 2017 of the Vietnam Social Security. Social insurance and health insurance participation declaration and adjustment form (Form TK1-TS) is stipulated in the Decision No. 888/QD-BHXH dated July 16, 2018 of the Vietnam Social Security. Records and forms are displayed in both Vietnamese and English.
When filling the Form TK1-TS, declarants necessarily pay attention: Being socially insured for the first time and having no social insurance codes, workers need to declare contents and information at Points 01, 02, 03, 04, 07.1, 07.2, 07.3, 07.4, 0.8, 0.9 and 13 in Section I.
If they already have social insurance codes, they should declare contents and information from Points 01 to 05 in Section II. When there is any information change (name, surname, social insurance number, gender, nationality, etc.), they need to declare contents and information in Points 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 in Section II.
Name, surname, gender and nationality on the declaration forms are written in line with the international phonetic script. In case enclosed documents for information change are granted by foreign authorities, they must be translated into Vietnam and verified by notary service according to Vietnamese law.
The process of collecting, issuing and managing social insurance books is applied the same as to Vietnamese employers and employees who buy social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance as guided in Decision No. 595/QD-BHXH dated April 14, 2017 of the Vietnam Social Security.
The Vietnam Social Security required its Collection Bureau and the Book - Card Bureau to instruct, inspect and urge local social security agencies to implement the dispatch; continue to study and complete the social insurance collection form and the social insurance book sample for workers who are foreign citizens. The Information Technology Center is responsible for modifying the management software for local social insurance agencies to carry out the task of managing premium collection, managing social insurance books and granting and administering social insurance books for foreign workers under the law. VSS guides providers of electronic declaration service to update software. Other VSS units, based on their powers and tasks, will coordinate, instruct and manage social insurance collection for laborers who are foreign citizens buying compulsory social insurance.
VSS asked local social insurance agencies to work with competent labor authorities to grasp and identify insured foreign workers for implementation; direct employers to prepare compulsory social insurance registration documents for foreign workers, using forms in both Vietnamese and English languages. In case employers hire both Vietnamese employees and foreign workers who are subject to compulsory social insurance, they will have secondary codes to oversee and manage social insurance collection applied to foreign workers.


Time does not seem to be the best healer when it comes to the plight of UK High Streets, with major retail losses making headlines in many national newspapers.
In 2018, Toys R Us and Maplin stores were vacated, and trade ceased. Even the infamous discount stores did not survive unscathed, as Poundworld closed its doors for the last time.
More than 28 multi store retailers went into liquidation in 2018, and these ill-fated stores have set a precedent. Music retailer HMV seem to have set the tone for 2019, being the first to announce that they were facing financial difficulties earlier this year.
Elsewhere, digital sales in retail have more than tripled in the last 10 years, with online spending equating to 18% of all sales in the sector. Stock availability and an extensive range of delivery options are partly responsible for the surge in e-shoppers, with supportive user journey's and simplified checkouts sealing the online splurge for many.
Some pessimistic experts have predicted that High Streets will be a thing of the past by 2030, so we must act imminently to save our beloved shops. But could retail find an unsuspecting ally in the form of search engine giant, Google?
Implementing the omni-channel nature of e-commerce into retail stores seems near impossible, but a London start up, Near St, are curating digital displays of stock from shops and making them available online. It will enable shoppers to visit the store online prior to them taking to the street, saving time and avoiding any wasted journeys.
Many businesses across the nation are already embracing Google, using their 'Google My Business' tool to create a profile for themselves with useful information such as a contact number, opening hours and address. Almost half of all Google searches last year had local intent, showing the necessity for the service.
The conventional shopping trip is still a big revenue contributor, with 82% of sales taking place offline. The task at hand for the high street is to optimise customer experience, making it feel as convenient and straight-forward as online shopping. Companies such as Marks & Spencer and EE are already acknowledging the shift in value of the in-store experience, while technologies such as AR and VR are becoming increasingly commonplace, with Google's own product 'Google Cardboard' pioneering the integration of simulated reality in retail.
The UK High Street is not oblivious to its own losses, as major retailers are constantly evolving their online marketing strategies and adding digital elements to their in-store services.
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