There are many reasons that I love being a Newborn Photographer. One of my favorite parts of this job is documenting these tiny infants turning into little people. When the babies come back to the studio to celebrate their first birthday it's like meeting them for the first time. As newborns you only catch little glimpses of the kind of person they are going to be, but by their first birthdays, their little personalities have really begun to bloom. I remember a year ago when Petra's Mom asked me to do a Newborn shot that included my new child's piano, I had in mind that I would love to do another shot with this prop when she was big enough to play it; and here it is. I can't believe that a whole year has gone bye, but it's probably seemed even quicker for Petra's family.
Petra is perfect and lovely in every way. Very sweet and photogenic and she loved playing with her Mommy's green beaded necklace. She often pointed her little toes like a dancer and her Daddy was especially good at making her smile!
First Birthdays are a time for celebration! If you'd like to celebrate your child's first birthday with Kimberly Sanford Photography, please contact me. I'd be happy to hear from you.
As a Moms, we often feel a compulsion to capture every milestone and "first" that our child has. And in those first 12 months, there are so many of them! By the time our little one's first Birthday comes around, it's almost bittersweet. They change so much in the first year and it is truly a privilege as a Photographer to help document their growth and to watch them change.It seems like just yesterday that she was tiny enough to fit comfortably in her Father's hands, yet it's been a year since Betalee came to my old Photography Studio in East Rochester, and had her newborn photos taken. This weekend she came back with her parents to have One Year Photos taken to commemorate her first birthday.
Betalee's Mom brought in this adorable outfit with the purple tutu and bow. It just happened to match perfectly with my new purple backdrop from Intuition Backgrounds. While Betalee was getting dressed, her Mom and I were chatting about the Newborn session and she kindly reminded me of how Betalee took the liberty to relieve herself on me during the shoot. I laughed. It's funny what parents remember. The truth is that happens to me so often that I lost count a long time ago. I consider it an occupational hazard!
The little pink dress is one that I bought for the studio because I love the vintage look of it. The headband was one that I made a while ago and just happened to match perfectly! I paired it up with my real pearl necklace and changed the color of the flower in post-processing to match. Tada! Color-coordination Perfection!
The last couple of photos turned out to be my favorite from the whole shoot. I love the simplicity of neutral colors and how they draw all of the attention to the beautiful baby and her stunning blue eyes.
If you are interested in scheduling a photo shoot for your child's first birthday, please Contact Me today!
Spring is upon us in Rochester, NY (even if the weather may not always agree). It has been a pretty decent winter compared to most, but I'm looking forward to warmer days, outdoor portraits, and one of my favorite events of the year; the Lilac Festival in Highland Park.
It has become a yearly tradition for my Mom and I to celebrate Mother's Day at the Lilac Festival. We take our time looking through the artist and vendor booths and we always stop to take some portraits of the kids in front of the rows of tulips. My kids especially enjoy the frozen bananas on a stick (Just don't forget the wet wipes if you're going to try this delicious treat!) and stopping to play at the playground.
There is a reason that Highland Park has long been a favorite portrait location for local photographers for generations. It is picture perfect this time of year. Even my mother and father had their wedding photos taken there more than 30 years ago. Maybe it's just wishful thinking but I can almost smell those lilacs now!
What are some ways that you celebrate Mother's Day? Will this year be your first?
In honor of Spring, Mother's Day, and the Lilac Festival, I'd like to give one Mama a complimentary Lilac Themed Newborn Session at my studio in East Rochester (a $150 gift). This Lilac Festival Spring Giveaway is open to women due with a girl in the last week of April. Send me your name, due date, and your favorite way to celebrate Spring. I will randomly select a participant from those that contact me.
The winner will receive a full 2-3 hour studio session in exchange for allowing me to use the images for marketing. Prints and products can be purchased at an ordering appointment 2 weeks after the session, but no purchase is required. Photo shoot must take place when the infant is less than 14 days old.
Ready to enter? Contact me here.
As a new Mom we learn so many new things every day. This list of 10 Things Every New Mom Should Know will help you along your journey. I wish that someone had told me some of these things when I had my first baby 9 years ago.
As a Photographer this lesson was a really tough one for me to learn. My first instinct is always to take a photograph in order to capture a memory. While Photographs are amazing for documenting those little changes, there is something completely priceless about taking little videos of your baby too. That way you'll be able to hear their little coos and watch the facial expressions when they are much bigger. Someday they will really enjoy watching those videos with you too.
By the time you give birth you will probably be up to your ears in everyone's advice. Complete strangers have probably already accosted you in the grocery store telling you about their pregnancies and what you should expect and do. Politely put in the invisible ear plugs. Ultimately you need to do what's right for you and what works best for your family.
Every mother has it. With this new super power you will be able to know when something is not right; you just have to trust yourself.
As a new Mom you won't always want everyone and their Grandmother touching your baby. Those instinctual hormones will kick in and there may be people that you just won't want touching or holding your kid. It is perfectly OK for you to say no if it's making you uncomfortable. Don't be afraid of offending that person.
Things will never go back to the way they were before baby was born; but life just got richer and more full. Take time to find your new normal.
Do you love drinking Starbucks or having your nails done? Whatever you love to do that makes you feel like a pampered princess, make time for it. Even if it's just taking an extra long shower in the morning. It's easier to take care of everyone else when you are taken care of first. Don't neglect yourself.
There are so many groups of Moms out there that can offer advice or playdates as your baby gets older. Search for a local group in your area and join up to make some lasting friendships. If you're stumped, Facebook is a great place to start.
Art projects may seem a little daunting right now, but find a fun way to show how baby is growing in their first year. Some people take photos in the same place each month with a little sign, some go to a professional photographer, or you could try your own Baby's First Year Collage.
If the house doesn't get clean today or the dishes don't get done, try not to be too hard on yourself. You just spent the last 10 months growing a human being in your belly and now everything is different. Savor your baby and don't feel guilty if everything doesn't get done.
It may seem scary at first because everything is new and unpredictable, but pretty soon you will become a seasoned veteran at taking that baby out of the house. Again, go at a pace that you are comfortable with and if you need to leave somewhere because it's too overwhelming; then do what is best for you and the baby.
Would you like to know how a Photographer and Mom lost 80 pounds in 8 months? My name is Kimberly and I'm a Newborn Photographer in East Rochester, NY. I'm also a single Mom with three small children. This is the story of how I found a formula that works perfectly for me and has allowed me to lose 80 pounds in 8 months and to maintain my dream weight. I didn't just lose my pregnancy weight, in fact, I didn't even factor that in (I was 278 pounds when I was pregnant with my third)! I'm going to share with you how I blew my pre-pregnancy weight out of the water and finally achieved the body I've wanted my whole life.
Before and after losing 80 pounds in 8 months.
When I first started, I wasn't even trying to lose weight. In the fall of 2014 I went to one hooping class and bought my first hula-hoop. It's probably safe to say that I was the worst hooper that ever existed. I would give the hoop a push, it would spin once (if I was lucky) then fall down. There was definitely more bending than hooping going on. But I didn't give up. The teacher had said that it takes 100 revolutions to strengthen the muscles needed to keep the hoop up. Throughout the winter I kept trying with very little improvement. It wasn't until Spring of 2015 that I picked up the hoop and began trying every single day. Little by little I was able to keep the hoop up for longer periods of time. The confidence that I gained from persevering through the discouragement was what propelled me into a weight loss journey. I thought, "If I can be good at this, then I can do anything.
I began taking my kids with me to the outdoor track 2-3 times a week. They played in the "sand box" (long jump pit) while I ran a mile each time. At this point I hadn't done anything to change my eating habits but I was inspired to begin making small changes there too. We had already made the switch to Gluten-Free when my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I started to very slowly eliminate foods from my diet and replace them with healthy raw and whole foods. The first thing that I cut out was carbs (breads and pastas, not fruits). I allowed myself to eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as I wanted. Almonds and avocados became a staple in my diet. Without carbs, I had no more cravings for sweet things. If I chose to sweeten something I used raw honey or pure maple syrup.
Going to the track was working well for me. I had a good routine and the kids were having fun. I began running 2 miles every time I went. Then one day as I was walking the kids to school I saw caution tape blocking the entrance to the track. When I asked the crossing guard about it he informed me that the track would be closed for the entire summer while they tore it up and replaced the track and field. I almost felt like giving up, but I had come so far. I needed to find a new routine. Something that would fit into my life as a single mother with 3 small kids. Going to the gym sounded appealing, but wasn't a possibility. So I found a used treadmill on Craigslist and put it right in my living room.
My diet continued to evolve. The next thing to go was dairy. Originally I gave it up to try and help with seasonal allergies. I never thought I'd be able to give up cheese for good, but pretty soon those cravings stopped too and I just kept going. The final change was the switch to a vegan diet. I stopped eating all meats and eggs. I'm not 100% strict and I'll occasionally eat wild-caught Cod or Salmon.
I was in a great place with my diet and I had a steady workout routine. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings I ran 2 miles on the treadmill (alternating every quarter mile between 5 and 6.5 mph) then hula-hooped for 800 revolutions. Sundays I ran 3.1 miles. In October of 2015 I ran my first 5K race and I came in under 30 minutes! In November I finally reached my dream weight of 155 pounds.
Ready to run my first 5K race!
Not only did I lose 80 pounds in 8 months, but I've been able to maintain that weight loss steadily. I've added arms with a resistance band and a standing ab workout to my routine, but nothing else has changed. When I was running the track where I used to do cheerleading as a young girl, I imagined my younger self cheering me on. I used to hate running more than anything. I knew that if younger me could see grown-up me I would have been so proud because I was finally doing it. When I was younger there was nothing I wanted more than being thin. Now I'm living the dream, and it's a very good one.
After that I spent many hours researching WordPress and web design. I watched many youtube videos and conducted countless Google searches. It was definitely a learn-as-you-go process. My first attempt was good, but I knew that I could do better.
My first attempt at designing my own website.
One year later I began researching themes that were popular for photography websites. I came across one that I fell in love with and I felt it beautifully represented my brand. If I had to use three words to describe what I want my brand to represent they would be: Elegant, Classy, and Beautiful. I hope that when you browse through my new site that at least one of these words comes to mind.
Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about the new design. Is there something that you have been wanting to do but fear of failure has been holding you back? My advice to you is jump right in and don't take no for an answer. It may take a long time, but the success is that much sweeter when the road has been hard.
Stay tuned for another post later this week where I will explain how I used the same determination and stick-to-itiveness to lose 80 pounds in 8 months. You truly can achieve anything if you stick to it.
After a recent Newborn Session I began to play with one of the images. I loved the original but I also felt that there was more to be said. To me, the final image on the right conveys the warmth and security of a baby inside of their Mother's womb. The rings are like the echo of a Mother's heartbeat. When I showed this image to my own mother she said it reminded her of the rings of a tree that mark its age. That's part of the beauty about creating Newborn Art. Ultimately, people will see what they want to see based on their own experiences, perspective and reality.
What do you see when you look at the image on the right? I'd love to hear your comments and feedback.
Sometimes capturing a beautiful photograph in the camera is only the first step in bringing a vision to life. As photographers in a digital era we aren't limited to capturing the world around us, we also have the power to create a world of our own. My daughter has always loved fairies and rainbows. To her the world shown on the right is her every day reality. When she saw what I had done to this picture, her face lit up with joy because she realized that I understood her! With editing software anything is possible; dreams can become a reality and an artist's vision can light up the page in new and exciting ways.
If you would like to experience the magic of a Newborn photoshoot with Kimberly Hatch Photography visit the contact page. Let's take Newborn Portraiture to the next level.
My new business cards from MOO.
I recently received my new business cards from MOO.com and I am so impressed with them! They are like a little mini portfolio that I can carry with me. They even came in a nice black box that protects them from the 501 other things that permanently reside inside the unknown abyss that is "My Purse." I'm proud to hand these to expectant mothers and I feel like they beautifully represent what I do.
What is the Newborn Photography Investment?
A lot of photographers that I've come across don't have a page for pricing on their websites. Instead, you can find that information under a tab that says, investments. That got me thinking, "Is photography really an investment?" Let's take a look at the definition of investment: the action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Well, we all know that images of your children aren't going to make you rich. So how did the word investment somehow becoming linked to photography?
Photographs are something that appreciate in value over time. The older your children become, the more fondly you will look back upon the times when they were tiny and completely dependent on you for their every need. Those moments that you treasure now will someday be hard to recall. You think that when your child is 20 that you will still remember how tiny their little hands were the day that they were born, but the truth is that memories fade as they are replaced with newer ones. That is why Newborn Photography is truly an investment that increases in value for your family over time.
So in 20 years, how much will images of your newborn baby be worth to you? Can you put a price on a captured memory?
The Newborn Photography Investment is a price that you pay today in order to receive a sliver of time immortalized in a beautiful piece of timeless art. And that little baby that is so precious and tiny now, will someday be grown and living on their own, while the images that you bought so long ago will have become priceless to you.
Ready to make the investment? Contact me today.
I'm sure as a new parent that you've probably heard about a million times already that kids grow so fast. Every well-meaning stranger feels it is their personal duty to tell you that you'd better enjoy them while they are small, because before you know it, they are in college and you've got an empty nest!
When I had my first child I knew I wanted to do something special to capture her first year and to show how much she grew in that short amount of time. That's when I came up with this idea. At 9 weeks, 18 wks, 33 wks, and 1 yr baby and I had a little fun with some acrylic paint. I suppose they have different (and less messy) mediums out there that could be used…but it was all that I had at the time. I made sure each time I did the handprints and footprints, that I made as many as I could and I gave out the extras to the Grandparents as gifts.
I've since done this project with all three of my children. I remember when I was pregnant with my second I was so excited that I was able to do this again. The image above is from my third child's collage. They proudly hang on the wall in my living room. Every time I look at them I can remember not only how little they were when they were small, but also how strong and quickly they grew. I truly treasure these captured memories.


The South Carolina governor, one of the most vocal stimulus opponents, will continue his fight, but his political goals have been achieved.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has been one of the fiercest, and most vocal, opponents of the stimulus, fighting hard against accepting all of the money designated for his state even despite the objections of some fellow Republicans. For the moment, though, he's surrendered, and has officially requested the funding.
That doesn't mean Sanford's done fighting, though. The governor has been trying to get a waiver to use $700 million of the funding in order to pay down the state's debt. The administration has rejected him twice, but he says he's going to try to work something out with the legislature.
At this point, however, it doesn't really matter that much. Sanford's gotten what he needs out of this -- namely, the political boost with Republican voters that comes with having been the most prominent of the anti-stimulus governors. Many political observers see him as positioning himself to make a run at the presidency in 2012, and this fight will help him with that.


mputer. A lot of situations occur where you want to use these apps on your PC/ Laptop rather than on mobile phone. It is very sad that Whatsapp is not releasing a desktop client to use on PC. But, using an android emulator you can easily use and install any android app on PC. Follow the instructions below.
Here, I'm showing you the procedure of installing Whatsapp Messenger only. You can install any other android app in a similar way.
First, you need an Android Emulator. As a Developer, I use Genymotion (because it can be used for debugging ). Genymotion is available in Windows, Linux and Mac Os. In Genymotion, you can configure and use multiple devices at a time (You can access multiple accounts if you want to).
There is another alternative, called Bluestacks. Bluestacks is available only for Windows. But Unlike an ordinary Emulator, Bluestacks is slightly different. It acts like a standalone application in Windows. It offers better performance than genymotion (If you want to play android games on PC, this would be better). But in free version of bluestacks, after the trial period they will ask you to install sponsored apps, Which will make it slower and waste your data. If you don't have an unlimited data pack, don't use Bluestacks while internet connection on.
There are some more alternatives too. But they doesn't seems as good as these two. So, Select one of the above Emulators and Download.
Note: If you want to run Superuser apps (root), go for genymotion. There is another procedure to root genymotion. If you want to know that, contact me on fb page.
Once you download, Install it.
9. The app will be installed and opened. You can use it just like your phone. In case of whatsapp there are some additional steps to configure and start using whatsapp. Follow steps below.
12. They will send an SMS to verify the number. As your PC don't have a SIM slot, it can't be verified by SMS. So, wait 5 mins to finish their waiting.
13. After 5 mins, They'll prompt to try Voice verification. Click on Call Me to get a call from whatsapp.
14. Enter the verification that you got from their call and Click OK.
15. Now your Whatsapp is installed and configured. Select your name, profile pic and start chatting!
16. If you want to get contacts, sync with your google account or you can directly restore a backup taken from your phone.
Enjoy your android App on PC! Don't forget to leave your suggestions here!


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import Data.Maybe
import Data.Tree.BKTree
import System.Environment (getArgs)
import System.IO
import System.Directory

main = do
  (query:args) <- getArgs
  existDict <- doesFileExist "words.dict"
  if existDict then runQuery query else buildDictionary

-- run a query on the dictionary tree
runQuery :: String -> IO ()
runQuery q = do
  dict <- readDictionary
  results <- return $ fuzzySearch dict q 2
  if results == [] then print "There were no matches." else mapM_ print results

-- reads in the dictionary from "words.dict"
readDictionary = do
  dictString <- readFile "words.dict"
  return (buildBKTree (levenshtein) (deserializeString dictString))

-- builds a dictionary tree from "words"
buildDictionary :: IO ()
buildDictionary = do
  handle <- openFile "/usr/share/dict/words" ReadMode
  dict <- hGetContents handle
  dictList <- return $ lines dict
  dictionary <- return $ listToBKTree levenshtein dictList
  putStrLn "Creating a new dictionary. This may take several minutes."
  -- dictionary is now built, time to store it (actually, will force tree to build)
  writeFile "words.dict" (serialize dictionary)
  hClose handle
  putStrLn "Dictionary has been built."

-- Levenshtein Distance
-- the distance between two strings is an integer metric space
-- taken from Rosetta Code
-- http://rosettacode.org/wiki/Levenshtein_distance#Haskell
levenshtein :: String -> String -> Int
levenshtein s1 s2 = last $ foldl transform [0 .. length s1] s2
  where transform ns@(n:ns') c = scanl calc (n+1) $ zip3 s1 ns ns'
          where calc z (c', x, y) = minimum [y+1, z+1, x + fromEnum (c' /= c)]

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I was in charge of the harvest golems – an important job until the Scourge destroyed most of our farmlands. I've an idea that would make the golems useful again, however. I think I can rewire the harvest collectors so they'll give us a hand fighting the Scourge.
I'm not an expert at this just yet, so I'm going to need my manual. The problem is, I left it at the workshop… which happens to be that burning building next to the mine. Think you could go salvage it?
Jeremiah Hawning wants you to retrieve the book "Fields, Factories and Workshops" from the burning building next to the mine in Farshire.


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Yet another new Apple campus in the pipeline?
Apple is still waiting for approval on its second campus, and its executives are reportedly already considering another building to follow.
Josh Lowensohn
Sept. 8, 2011 9:52 a.m. PT
A rendering of Apple's proposed second campus. City of Cupertino/Apple
While planning continues ahead of approval and construction of Apple's headquarters reboot, rumor has it that company executives are already considering yet another major campus in its home town of Cupertino, Calif., when this latest project is completed.
In a story about Apple's current campus build effort, the San Jose Mercury News points to a mention by Mayor Gilbert Wong saying that Apple executives told him the company's growth might warrant another building following the completion of campus No. 2:
"And just like a new gadget, the company may not be done upgrading. Wong said Apple executives have told him the company is expanding so fast that it expects to start working on Apple Campus 3 at an unknown location after they finish the second headquarters in 2015. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment on plans for a third campus."
When pitching the new campus project in June, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs told the City Council that the company was growing "like a weed," and that it "it's clear we need to build a new campus." The answer is a circular building that can house up to 12,000 people. By comparison, Apple's current campus holds about 2,800 employees, with some 12,000 others in the area. The Mercury News notes that the new facilities will actually hold 13,000 employees, which is 1,000 more than the original estimate.
Apple's 'spaceship'-like campus reboot (images)
Tonight, the new campus gets its first public scrutiny since being pitched in June. The City of Cupertino is hosting a meeting to field questions ahead of beginning its environmental impact report, one of the major steps in the project getting the go-ahead.
• Jobs stumps for new 'spaceship'-like Apple campus
• New details of Apple's campus: Really 21st century?
• Apple's proposed campus larger than the Pentagon
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Discuss: Yet another new Apple campus in the pipeline?

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Settling Affairs Past & Present – Lemberg 1914, Lviv 2014
Posted on June 10, 2015 by fortchoteau1
In the early hours of a chill winter morning last December I made my way by taxi to the train station in Lviv, Ukraine. I was bleary eyed, with a dull headache from a restless night's sleep. It is always this way when I have an early departure. In this case my train, headed non-stop towards Budapest, was to leave the station at 5:45 a.m. I could not miss this train since it was the lone non-stop express into Hungary that day. My taxi surged through empty streets. The city was in a deep sleep, with dawn still hours away. Arriving at the station, I exited the cab. My attention was suddenly taken by all the activity in and around the station. Glancing about, I noticed groups of soldiers in fatigues, walking slowly towards the station. They were toting packed duffel bags. These soldiers were headed to the Ukraine's far eastern reaches, to the war zone of the Donbas.
Lviv's Famous Railway Station – since 1991 the flag of Ukraine has flown atop its dome (Credit: Benhaburg)
The fact that these soldiers were disembarking from the most "Ukrainian city in the Ukraine" to points east should not have been that surprising. Here in the most nationalistic part of Ukraine soldiers were heading off to combat, fighting to save a distant part of their country. The war was on the other side of the country, but if a separatist onslaught was not stopped in the Donbas Region now, it might conceivably reach the doorsteps of Kiev or Lviv in due course. I looked at these men, wondering to myself, how many had seen combat before? Were they conscripts, professionals or volunteers? How many would come back alive? How could they look so calm and nonchalant? Surely they must have known the same things as I did.
The war against Russian backed separatists was a terrible mess. Ukrainian forces were barely holding on to Donetsk. Men were wounded or dying every day. I looked at these soldiers and thought will courage and luck be with them. They were stocky, well built, but otherwise regular men. I wanted to reach out and touch them. Just to see if they were real, because their presence made the war real for me. The war was suddenly no longer lines on a map, news stories from the Kyiv Post or International New York Times or grainy YouTube videos with muffled explosions and shouts of Slavic words. No these were real men, leaving a real place, heading off to a real war. I would travel back to Hungary on that day and a little later fly home. These soldiers might never come home. This could be the last time they would see their hometown. Here I was walking only a few yards apart from men who a month from now might no longer exist, be badly wounded or left with psychological scars for life. Suddenly the war felt very close.
Hours before dawn – the Hours before dawn – the Lviv Railway Station on a cold December morning
A Russian Front – Unsettling Affairs
Lviv has a majestic, eclectically elegant domed train station. It is so grand and imperial that it is hard to believe that the building would ever have anything to do with war, especially in 21st century Europe. The station looks more like the type of place eternally waiting to greet the ghost of Franz Josef or some other important administrator, arriving to survey the far flung reaches of empires lost long ago. If such a dignitary were to have somehow traveled forward in time to that chilly December morning, they might not have been so shocked by the sight of soldiers at the station speaking in a Slavic tongue. After all, a century before exactly this same situation had occurred. There had even been an American witness. The only difference was that the soldiers were not Ukrainians going to fight Russians, but Russians occupying what was to eventually become part of Ukraine.
The surreal symmetry of this history came home to me when I stumbled across "Field Notes From The Russian Front" by Stanley Washburn, an American journalist working as a correspondent for the London Times on the Eastern Front during the First World War. One of the chapters deals with his experiences in Lemberg (as Lviv was then known). Following the Russian takeover of the city after the Austro-Hungarian retreat, Washburn arrives at the train station to find soldiers everywhere. "We arrived at three in the morning. The great waiting-room was packed with sleeping soldiers, while the dim light revealed the various baggage-rooms crammed with scores of coated figures sleeping beside their stacked rifles. The first-class dining-room is a hospital, and filled to the doors with stretchers and cots on which the wounded are waiting to be transferred from one train to another, or else to be removed to one of the local hospitals in the town. From the second-class waiting-room all benches have been removed, and there only remains one big table, used for hurried operations that cannot be delayed. At every door and in every passage sentries stand with fixed bayonets."
Obviously what I saw was very different from the scene Washburn witnessed. There were no sick or wounded. The Ukrainian soldiers were not occupying the station, they were leaving it. Yet the fact that the station was once again crowded with soldiers, shows that war still casts a long shadow over this region, as do Russian actions. The fact that men gathering at Lviv's train station were heading off to face forces backed by Russia, shows that the Great War fought a century ago did not manage to settle, but rather unsettle affairs in Ukraine. If anything, the Battle of Galicia in 1914 inaugurated an era that threw the region into a chaotic upheaval which is still playing out today. Russian occupation was temporary at that time and later Soviet occupation lasted less than fifty years. The Russians see Ukraine as their backyard, but they are far from getting near Lviv or anywhere else in the western half of the country.
Russian soldiers on the square in front of the Lviv Railway Station in 1914 (Credit: Ihor Kotlobulatov)
Turning Enemies Into Enemies
The Russian occupation of Galicia in 1914 was heavy handed. They managed to alienate a Ukrainian populace that spoke a relatively similar language. As Alexander Watson shows in Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary in World War I The People's War, "The Tsarist army's attempt to retake Galicia as a Russian land was a disaster. People who had once sympathized with the Tsar's pan-Slavic aims were alienated by his army's brutality and religious intolerance." A hundred years later, the Russians have managed once again to turn the overriding majority of ethnic Ukrainians against them. Russia sees Ukraine, even the western portion as part of its sphere of influence. Yet it is hard to see any Russia influence here that has not been a bad one. Not so long ago Galicia and Lemberg were crawling with Russian soldiers. Now that region and the city at its heart are sending soldiers to fight against Russia. There are parallels with the not so distant past here, but there are also irreconcilable differences. Ukrainian men were leaving their homes behind before dawn on a dark December day to try and settle such differences. I saw it for myself that chill winter morning.
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Professional pilots are trained in air space use to ensure a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations that govern air traffic. They have a good understanding of other aerial activities & traffic on any given day.
Professional drone pilots are trained in the operation of their aircraft and plan for all and any eventually, assessing and mitigating risks before and as they happen.
Using a non-professional operator may be cheaper or more convenient, but the risk is simply not worth it. UAV's (drones) can encounter a number of fatal occurences when in operation, most importantly they can cause damage and severe injury if there is an incident with civilians , motor vehicles or other aircraft. The risk to lives, property and reputation simply aren't worth the risk.
By 31 Oct 2017, there had already been 62 recorded incidents of drones flying too close to planes in the UK alone (Which? Magazine, September 2017). And the recent incident at Gatwick Airport give us some idea of the degree of disruption illegally operated drones can cause as well as the risks they pose to other air users.
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Glasgow was the perfect setting for the European Consortium for Political Research conference last week with the upcoming Scottish Independence referendum taking place in less than two weeks' time and there was much discussion throughout the conference on the topic (it also inspired our recent post on The Dis-United Kingdom). Policy Press took part in the publisher exhibition displaying Policy & Politics and a wide range of related books for the 2,500 visitors to browse.
Policy & Politics was also the sponsor of the roundtable discussion on Democracy and its Discontents held on Friday in the beautiful Bute Hall at the University. Co-Editor of the journal, Matt Flinders was one of the Speakers along with Dirk Berg-Schlosser of the University of Marburg, Rosie Campbell from Birkbeck, University of London and Leonardo Morlino from LUISS University, Rome. Sarah Birch from University of Glasgow chaired the session which considered current issues in representation at national and European levels. The speakers reflected on the causes of challenges to representation and on how those challenges might be overcome. A lively question and answer session followed which covered a wide range of viewpoints.
We're already looking forward to next years's conference in Montreal!


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This is one of our more subdued pieces, featuring brass hardware and genuine suede tassels. Accented with a brass crescent overlain with marbled turquoise and dark plum resin, this is a piece that, because of it's overall blue coloration, can be quite versatile. Suitable for work or play. Fitted with surgical steel posts.


I'm literally struggling with writing about this movie because for two days I've been sitting (well not only sitting, I've been doing other things too) and thinking about this movie. I'm not sure if I should even call it a movie or if other movies are movies compared to this. Because this is pure art and everything else just is and nothing more. I'm thinking of any other movie that expressed as much as this one. The one that comes to mind right now is "Across the universe" because it also was very artistic.
I have to confess that this movie is not the kind of movie I watch usually, so don't judge me very harshly. But I can honestly say that when something like this comes my way I appreciate it very much because everything else, every other movie that you can usually see in a mall's cinema, seems dull and empty in comparison. When I, rarely, see movies like this I find myself thinking why do others even bother making other kind of movies really. So you can see that this movie really made an impression on me.
The plot isn't very complex. The movie wants you to focus more on the characters and how they deal with the world coming to an end. It also focuses a lot on the visuals and in this case a picture really does say a thounsand words, maybe even more. "Melancholia" starts with a series of images, which look very painting like, that sum up the plot. The director, Lars von Trier, said that he wanted to say from the beginning where the action was heading to, so that the movie wouldn't be so much about the end of the world, but more about how its characters deal with the world coming to an end. The classical music by Richard Wagner, used as soundtrack only adds more to the drama and makes the movie more intense.
Many of you may not have the patience to see it entirely, I too had a hard time paying attention till the end, but I can assure you it will be worth it. This is the kind of movie I'm pleased to watch because it's so challenging and because it makes me insightfull and puts my mind to work harder. It's a shame we are being fed every weekend with mainstream movies which in the end have very little to say, their only goal being to entertain and make money. Very few of them have something worth learning.
Melancholia is really an amazing movie artistically, visually because many images are like very expressive paintings, emotionally because the two sisters's playing is very authentic and also because of the music which combined with the story really has its way of moving you if you are receptive to it.


Now that school is back and textbooks have been bought, it is important to consider how your child's school bag is affecting their posture and health. It is important to ensure that your child wears the backpack properly to avoid causing extra stress on the neck, back and shoulders.
Many studies, including one by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, report that backpack-related issues are on the rise.
- Make sure the bag isn't too big and should not go four inches below the waistline, otherwise this will increase the pressure on the child's shoulders.
- Avoid bags with one strap, as only using one strap can cause an unequal distribution of weight which can lead to neck & back pain and also muscle strain.
So make sure the backpack has two wide, padded straps, and that your child is using both.
- Adjust the straps so that the bag is close to the body and not hanging too low (as mentioned above).
- Place heavy items in the back of the bag, closer to the body. If the bag has compartments, use those to help distribute the weight evenly.
- Very importantly, pack light. The backpack should weigh no more than 15% of the child's body weight.
- Your child struggles to put the bag on.
- They have to lean forward or adjust their posture to carry the school bag.
- You notice/ they mention red marks, tingling or numbness.
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If there's one road trip you will have heard about a million times over in Australia, it will be the Great Ocean Road. And it's for good reason too! Seriously, it's not one of those over-hyped things that everyone tells you to do but is actually kinda naff. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's a must!
The Great Ocean Road does is what it says on the tin – one beautiful twisting road that winds its way along breathtaking scenery of the Victoria coastline. To the east, you will find Melbourne, to the West, Adelaide and to the North, the breathtaking Grampian National Park. This triangle makes the perfect route to experience the Great Ocean Road in 3 fantastic ways over 4 days. Options 2 and 3 are the routes I did (yes, I did it twice) so that's what I will be focusing on.
Check out Tom's video of our trip here!
There are no free camping sites along the road and many of the towns you go through have signs up saying no overnight camping. There can be pretty hefty fines for ignoring these so my advice is don't! Download the Wikicamps app and call around some campsites to compare prices.
Fuel is pretty pricey so make sure you fill up at the beginning to get you off to a good start.
There aren't many supermarkets along the way so again, stock up!
Remember it's the coast so the weather can change pretty quickly. Make sure you have everything from suncream to waterproofs ready.
Set off early from either Melbourne or Adelaide and make your way over to Halls Gap at The Grampians which will be your starting point. Grab a map from the tourist information centre to make sure you don't get lost as phone reception is sketchy. To make sure you cover as much as you can in your day here, hit the tarmac on the Central Grampians drive that will take you to spots such as the mind-blowing Balconies, Boroka lookout and McKenzie Falls.
Once you've had your fill of this amazing scenic drive head to the fantastic free Plantations Campsite just 15 minutes drive from Halls Gap. There are toilets, bush showers and you can even build a fire if you fancy. Enjoy having some kangaroos as your neighbours as well as unspoilt starry skies. What a way to spend your first night!
Rise early and make your way south through the national park for a stop at the highest point in the Grampians – Mt William. Park up and walk the 1.8km path to the summit to get the best panoramic views. This steep walk will certainly wake you up and is totally worth it.
After this, it's time to make a start (nearly) on the Great Ocean Road. Head to the pretty town of Port Fairy and take a walk along the glimmering marina for a while before jumping back in the car and heading over to Warrnambool. Take a walk down the pier and grab a coffee at the café there. You can't miss a stop at Logans Beach Whale Watching platform if your trip falls at the right time of year to get the chance to see whales migrating. If you have time then you have to make your way over to Tower Hill nature reserve and take a couple of walks- hopefully, you will see some emus and maybe even a koala or 2.
Both of these are considered to be the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Whilst in Warrnambool for the night, make sure you stock up on food if you're camping and gas.
This small section is jam-packed full of stunning lookouts and coastal features. Get your cameras ready!
The main stops along this stretch are Childers Cove, Bay of Islands, Loch Ard Gorge and the famous Twelve Apostles. But don't even think about skipping past the other great spots here!
Start off at Childers Cove where you will get your first taste of what the Great Ocean Road has to offer. If the tide is out then head down to the beach to get a different perspective. Next stop is the stunning Bay of Islands then on to Martyr's Beach for a stroll along. Afterwards, make your way to The Arch and then London Bridge (which actually did fall down) where you will also see the rough terrain of the Ridgeback.
To get a feel of the enormity and power of this coastline, make your way down Gibson's Steps to the beach. The strong currents and rugged coastline make for a dramatic misty view.
For a different mystical feel, spend some time in The Grotto; a small cove where you will see the combination of a calm rock pool and the rough seas through the other side. It's a favourite spot of mine.
Before the infamous Twelve Apostles, turn in at Loch Ard Gorge and take in the stunning views. There are loads of other parts to see here too, such as Thunder Cave and Sherbrook River depending on how far you want to walk, but you can certainly spend a good amount of time here!
The end of this beautiful day should be spent at the Twelve Apostles for sunset. Be prepared for it to get seriously busy but it's worth it! Walk along the boardwalks and then pitch up at a spot and wait for the moment.
Today you will find yourself on those photogenic winding coastal roads you see in all the photos. It's all about the journey today!
Take a detour off of the Great Ocean Road and head up into The Otway Ranges to Beauchamp Falls. It's not on the standard list of things to do but you can't miss this walk through the forest to this beautiful waterfall. Once you've soaked in the scenery here head back to the GOR and drive along to Apollo Bay – it will be busy on a beautiful day and rightly so. Standing on the sand you can see the full length of the bay along with the surfers it attracts. It's a great place for a picnic.
From here on you will be met with those winding coastal roads. Take your time and enjoy the views stopping off when you can to see the coast from a height. Make your way to Sheoaks Waterfall and then to Kennett River where you will see Kafe Koala. This may not sound like an unusual name for a café here, but the walk along the river is a hot spot for Koalas, so take some time and see if you can see them.
A little further along the road, off of the twisting turns you will see the Memorial Arch showing off The Great Ocean Road. Grab your photo and also look up behind it at the insane houses that have been built on the cliffs there. Seriously, Grand Designs eat your heart out!
Head onwards to the cute seaside town of Lorne with a pretty pier heading out to the sea. Grandma's café is a great place to grab a sweet treat if you fancy and eat it overlooking the water.
I'm a huge fan of lighthouses in all their cuteness so Aireys Inlet was perfect. The Split Point Lighthouse is just a short walk up a hill and unsurprisingly offers great views.
The final stop is Torquay which is famous for its surf beaches- Bells Beach and Jan Juc beach. Stroll along and soak in the last of the Great Ocean Road, or even have a surfing lesson before driving into Melbourne.
Saving this for later too! My inital plan was too drive along the Great Ocean Road but having read your itinerary, adding Grampian National Park doesn't sound too bad at all.
Saving for a bit later – that is for when I actually go ;)) but having read it I wish it was tomorrow!


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Post Live
Cyborg artist Neil Harbisson says he uses the Internet to experience new senses
By Washington Post Live
May 20, 2016 at 8:30 PM EDT
Cyborg artist Neil Harbisson spoke at The Post's 2016 Transformers live journalism event May 18 in Washington, D.C. Learn more here.
"It's a neurosensory organ, so it's a part of my skeleton. It allows me to extend my perception of color beyond the visual spectrum. It picks up light frequencies and then it gives me vibrations depending on the color.
"I'm using the Internet as a new sense, not as a tool, and I'm using technology not as a tool either but as a body part, as a sensory extension. I don't feel I'm using or wearing technology, I feel that I am technology.
"My aim is to use the Internet exclusively to perceive colors from space. We can use the Internet to send our senses to space so instead of physically going to space, we can actually feel that we are there without having to go through the struggle of physically going there.
"I consider myself a transspecies because I'm adding senses and organs that other species have. You can add many, many more senses that other species have and organs that other species have.
"Now cyborg surgeries are being done a bit underground but in the end, bioethical companies will also accept that cyborg surgeries should be allowed for everyone that wants to extend their perception of reality at least to the level of other species."
—Neil Harbisson
Cyborg artist
Cyborg Foundation


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New Jersey Senate Approves Bill Restricting Access to Employees' Social Networking Information
By Richard J. Cino and Jason C. Gavejian
The New Jersey state Senate has advanced a key workplace measure that may significantly affect employers in the Garden State. In a unanimous 38-0 vote, the Senate has brought New Jersey one step closer to becoming the fourth state to limit employers' access to the social networking accounts of current employees and job applicants.
Under the proposal (S915), approved by the Senate on October 25th, most employers in New Jersey would be prohibited from requiring or requesting that an employee or job applicant disclose whether he or she has a personal social networking account. Employers also would be prohibited from requesting that the applicant or employee provide access to a social networking account.
It already is illegal in Maryland (S.B. 433/ H.B. 964) for employers to ask employees or applicants for their Facebook and other social media passwords. Similar laws in Illinois (HB 3782) and California (A.B. 1844) will take effect in January 2013.
Unlike these other laws, New Jersey's S915 would create a private right of action against employers. Aggrieved job applicants and employees would be entitled to pursue injunctive relief, compensatory and consequential damages, and reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs. The bill also provides for civil penalties starting at $1,000 per violation.
The state Assembly already approved a similar bill with overwhelming support, and, if the Assembly approves the Senate's version of the legislation, the measure likely will head to Governor Chris Christie. The Senate version of the bill modifies the Assembly's version by exempting the state Department of Corrections, State Parole Board, county corrections departments and law enforcement agencies from its provisions. The laws in Maryland, Illinois, and California do not appear to include these same exemptions.
If approved, the New Jersey law would take effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment. The Senate also approved a similar measure aimed at protecting college applicants and students in the state.
Jackson Lewis' New Jersey attorneys will continue to monitor and report on this emerging state law development. For more information about this bill or other workplace developments, please contact the Jackson Lewis attorney with whom you regularly work.
Richard J. Cino
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This 500 SEC has been owned by the Vendor since May 2011 and there are 6 previous owners. The history file has a DVLA Keepers Record to back this statement. In September 14 the SEC shop re-commissioned the car at a cost of £3868.36 which included cutting out all the rust, stripping the paintwork and re-spraying and in June 16 the last recorded service at 161627 miles cost £1447.68 The history file is very comprehensive and has stacks of invoices and she comes with a complete book pack which includes the service book with 18 stamps plus 2 break fluid changes. She also has a spare key and is MoT'd untill June '18.
Auctioneers Notes: Sadly, although the car has been looked after mechanically, she has been used as an everyday car and the owner has shared it with his black Labrador, which means the car will require retrimming and a good t-cut should bring her back to her best. It is worth noting the 500 SEC's cost over £85,000 when new.


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For imaging purposes, a radiolucent tabletop, allowing full body coverage, is required. Therefore, non-breakable carbon fibre tabletops are used. Interventionalists require a floating tabletop to allow fast and precise movements during angiography. Cardiac and vascular surgeons, in general, have less complex positioning needs, but based on their interventional experience in angiography may be used to having fully motorized movements of the table and the tabletop.
For positioning patients on non breakable tabletops, positioning aids are available, i.e. inflatable cushions. Truly floating tabletops are not available with conventional OR tables. As a compromise, floatable angiography tables specifically made for surgery with vertical and lateral tilt are recommended.
To further accommodate typical surgical needs, side rails for mounting surgical equipment like retractors or limb holders should be available for the table. The position of the table in the room also impacts surgical workflow. A diagonal position in the OR may be considered in order to gain space and flexibility in the room, as well as access to the patient from all sides.
Alternatively, a conventional surgery table can be combined with an imaging system if the vendor offers a corresponding integration. The operating room can then be used either with a radiotranslucent but not breakable tabletop that supports 3D imaging, or with a universal breakable tabletop that provides enhanced patient positioning, but restricts 3D imaging. The latter are particularly suited for neuro- or orthopedic surgery, and these integrated solutions recently also became commercially available. If it is planned to share the room for hybrid and open conventional procedures, these are sometimes preferred. They provide greater workflow flexibility because the tabletops are dockable and can be easily exchanged, but require some compromises with interventional imaging.
In summary, important aspects to be included considered are the position in the room, radiolucency (carbon fiber tabletop), compatibility, and integration of imaging devices with the operating table. Further aspects include table load, adjustable table height, and horizontal mobility (floating) including vertical and lateral tilt. It is important to also have proper accessories available, such as rails for mounting special surgical equipment retractors, camera holder). Free floating angiography tables with tilt and cradle capabilities are best suited for cardiovascular hybrid operating rooms.


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European 'traffic lights' system aims to reopen travel
11 Nov 2020 by Hannah Brandler
The European Union has announced a "traffic light" system in the hope of restarting international travel.
A colour-coded map on the Re-Open Europa website shows the coronavirus risk levels across regions in Europe, based on data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Regions are classified as green, orange, red or grey, depending on the 14-day cumulative incidence rate (the number of newly identified cases per 100,000 people), testing rate, and test positivity rates.
The EU has agreed that there will be "no restrictions, such as quarantine or testing, on travellers" coming from areas classed as green; these regions have a cumulative incidence rate of less than 25 and the test positivity rate is less than 4 per cent.
As it stands, the majority of the map is covered in red, while Norway, Finland and parts of Greece are in the orange zone. There are currently no regions classed as green.
The EU has stated that each Member State will decide what entry restrictions apply for those areas classed as orange, red or grey. In this case, travellers may be required to undergo quarantine and/or take a Covid-19 test after arrival.
Regions will be classed as orange if they have a cumulative incidence rate of less than 50 but the test positivity rate is 4 per cent or higher, or if the rate ranges from 25-150 but the test positivity rate is less than 4 per cent.
At the other end of the scale, areas in red either have a cumulative incidence rate of 50 or more and a test positivity rate of 4 per cent or more, or a cumulative incidence rate of over 150. Meanwhile countries are marked as grey if there is insufficient data or if the testing rate is lower than 300 per 100,000 people.
The map will be updated weekly and also provides travellers with information on what restrictions are in place in each region.
The UK is expected to be included in the system until the end of the Brexit Transition Period on December 31, 2020, though current lockdown restrictions still apply to non-essential travel. The government of the Republic of Ireland has welcomed the move, stating that "all passengers entering Ireland from red, orange and grey regions are requested to restrict their movements for 14 days".
Aer Lingus also released a statement welcoming the system:
"These changes represent positive steps towards facilitating increased safe international travel, which is critical to the Irish economy… Aer Lingus believes the adoption of the Traffic Light System will enable customers to book with confidence for travel in 2021."
reopen.europa.eu
Tags: Aviation, Covid-19, European Union
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…like it needs more cupcakes.
Why another blog? More particularly, why this blog?
A few reasons. First, I'm starting a food-based business, and I think the reasons for doing that mesh rather well with why I'm blogging about it.
I love (LOVE) to make tasty food. My talent lies particularly in making tasty sweet things – pastries, chocolate, etc.
Second, I love SHARING my tasty food and getting feedback. (And oohs and aahs and offers of marriage) So, if you have comments or advice? Share them! I love to hear from you.
Related to that — I've been getting more and more involved in the foodblogging community, reading your posts and trying your recipes and getting to know people – and I want to be a part of that. I'm a big fan of intentional communities and I like to support and be part of them in areas of my life that are important to me, like baking. By sharing my recipes and experiences with you, I start to give back.
Third, it'll help me chronicle everything as I go along. It's my first time starting a business, and I'll make mistakes. Maybe you can avoid those mistakes. 🙂 Maybe I'll do some things spectacularly well – and can help by sharing that information. Maybe some of you want to keep up with what I'm doing even though I never see you any more, due to geography or changing schedules.
Fourth, it's a place for people who might be interested in my business to get to know me as a person. When you're choosing someone to cater your bridal shower, or make your wedding cake, or your son's graduation cake, there are a lot of options out there. Finding the person that is the right fit for you is important in the creation of an experience that you will remember with joy, rather than disappointment. Pictures don't tell the whole story (although they sure are scrumptious). I'll also be inviting close friends to blog for me – my husband Jeff (who is a fantastic cook, his soups are to die for) and possibly others.
So, thanks for coming by! Tasty foods coming soon.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Diagnostics;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using Mono.Cecil;
using Mono.Collections.Generic;

namespace MFMetaDataProcessor
{
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    /// Encapsulates logic for storing type definitions (complete type metadata) list and writing
    /// this collected list into target assembly in .NET Micro Framework format.
    /// </summary>
    public sealed class TinyTypeDefinitionTable :
        TinyReferenceTableBase<TypeDefinition>
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Helper class for comparing two instances of <see cref="TypeDefinition"/> objects
        /// using <see cref="TypeDefinition.FullName"/> property as unique key for comparison.
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        private sealed class TypeDefinitionEqualityComparer : IEqualityComparer<TypeDefinition>
        {
            /// <inheritdoc/>
            public Boolean Equals(TypeDefinition lhs, TypeDefinition rhs)
            {
                return String.Equals(lhs.FullName, rhs.FullName, StringComparison.Ordinal);
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            public Int32 GetHashCode(TypeDefinition item)
            {
                return item.FullName.GetHashCode();
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        }

        private IDictionary<UInt32, List<Tuple<UInt32, UInt32>>> _byteCodeOffsets =
            new Dictionary<UInt32, List<Tuple<UInt32, UInt32>>>();

        /// <summary>
        /// Creates new instance of <see cref="TinyTypeDefinitionTable"/> object.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="items">List of types definitins in Mono.Cecil format.</param>
        /// <param name="context">
        /// Assembly tables context - contains all tables used for building target assembly.
        /// </param>
        public TinyTypeDefinitionTable(
            IEnumerable<TypeDefinition> items,
            TinyTablesContext context)
            : base(items, new TypeDefinitionEqualityComparer(), context)
        {
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets type reference identifier (if type is provided and this type is defined in target assembly).
        /// </summary>
        /// <remarks>
        /// For <c>null</c> value passed in <paramref name="typeDefinition"/> returns <c>0xFFFF</c> value.
        /// </remarks>
        /// <param name="typeDefinition">Type definition in Mono.Cecil format.</param>
        /// <param name="referenceId">Type reference identifier for filling.</param>
        /// <returns>Returns <c>true</c> if item found, overwise returns <c>false</c>.</returns>
        public Boolean TryGetTypeReferenceId(
            TypeDefinition typeDefinition,
            out UInt16 referenceId)
        {
            if (typeDefinition == null) // This case is possible for encoding 'nested inside' case
            {
                referenceId = 0xFFFF;
                return true;
            }

            return TryGetIdByValue(typeDefinition, out referenceId);
        }

        public IEnumerable<Tuple<UInt32, UInt32>> GetByteCodeOffsets(
            UInt32 clrMethodToken)
        {
            return _byteCodeOffsets[clrMethodToken];
        }

        /// <inheritdoc/>
        protected override void WriteSingleItem(
            TinyBinaryWriter writer,
            TypeDefinition item)
        {
            _context.StringTable.GetOrCreateStringId(item.Namespace);

            WriteStringReference(writer, item.Name);
            WriteStringReference(writer, item.Namespace);

            writer.WriteUInt16(GetTypeReferenceOrDefinitionId(item.BaseType));
            writer.WriteUInt16(GetTypeReferenceOrDefinitionId(item.DeclaringType));

            var fieldsList = item.Fields
                .Where(field => !field.HasConstant)
                .OrderByDescending(field => field.IsStatic)
                .ToList();
            foreach (var field in fieldsList)
            {
                _context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(field);
                _context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(field.InitialValue);
            }

            using (var stream = new MemoryStream(6))
            {
                WriteClassFields(fieldsList, writer.GetMemoryBasedClone(stream));

                if (item.DeclaringType == null)
                {
                    foreach (var method in item.Methods)
                    {
                        var offsets = CodeWriter
                            .PreProcessMethod(method, _context.ByteCodeTable.FakeStringTable)
                            .ToList();
                        _byteCodeOffsets.Add(method.MetadataToken.ToUInt32(), offsets);
                    }
                }
                foreach (var nestedType in item.NestedTypes)
                {
                    foreach (var method in nestedType.Methods)
                    {
                        var offsets = CodeWriter
                            .PreProcessMethod(method, _context.ByteCodeTable.FakeStringTable)
                            .ToList();
                        _byteCodeOffsets.Add(method.MetadataToken.ToUInt32(), offsets);
                    }
                }

                WriteMethodBodies(item.Methods, item.Interfaces, writer);

                _context.SignaturesTable.WriteDataType(item, writer, false, true);

                writer.WriteBytes(stream.ToArray());
            }

            writer.WriteUInt16(GetFlags(item)); // flags
        }

        private void WriteClassFields(
            IList<FieldDefinition> fieldsList,
            TinyBinaryWriter writer)
        {
            var firstStaticFieldId = _context.FieldsTable.MaxFieldId;
            var staticFieldsNumber = 0;
            foreach (var field in fieldsList.Where(item => item.IsStatic))
            {
                UInt16 fieldReferenceId;
                _context.FieldsTable.TryGetFieldReferenceId(field, true, out fieldReferenceId);
                firstStaticFieldId = Math.Min(firstStaticFieldId, fieldReferenceId);

                _context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(field);
                _context.StringTable.GetOrCreateStringId(field.Name);

                ++staticFieldsNumber;
            }

            var firstInstanseFieldId = _context.FieldsTable.MaxFieldId;
            var instanceFieldsNumber = 0;
            foreach (var field in fieldsList.Where(item => !item.IsStatic))
            {
                UInt16 fieldReferenceId;
                _context.FieldsTable.TryGetFieldReferenceId(field, true, out fieldReferenceId);
                firstInstanseFieldId = Math.Min(firstInstanseFieldId, fieldReferenceId);

                _context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(field);
                _context.StringTable.GetOrCreateStringId(field.Name);

                ++instanceFieldsNumber;
            }

            if (firstStaticFieldId > firstInstanseFieldId)
            {
                firstStaticFieldId = firstInstanseFieldId;
            }

            writer.WriteUInt16(firstStaticFieldId);
            writer.WriteUInt16(firstInstanseFieldId);

            writer.WriteByte((Byte) staticFieldsNumber);
            writer.WriteByte((Byte) instanceFieldsNumber);
        }

        private void WriteMethodBodies(
            Collection<MethodDefinition> methods,
            Collection<TypeReference> iInterfaces,
            TinyBinaryWriter writer)
        {
            UInt16 firstMethodId = 0xFFFF;
            var virtualMethodsNumber = 0;
            foreach (var method in methods.Where(item => item.IsVirtual))
            {
                firstMethodId = Math.Min(firstMethodId, _context.ByteCodeTable.GetMethodId(method));
                CreateMethodSignatures(method);
                ++virtualMethodsNumber;
            }

            var instanceMethodsNumber = 0;
            foreach (var method in methods.Where(item => !(item.IsVirtual || item.IsStatic)))
            {
                firstMethodId = Math.Min(firstMethodId, _context.ByteCodeTable.GetMethodId(method));
                CreateMethodSignatures(method);
                ++instanceMethodsNumber;
            }

            var staticMethodsNumber = 0;
            foreach (var method in methods.Where(item => item.IsStatic))
            {
                firstMethodId = Math.Min(firstMethodId, _context.ByteCodeTable.GetMethodId(method));
                CreateMethodSignatures(method);
                ++staticMethodsNumber;
            }

            if (virtualMethodsNumber + instanceMethodsNumber + staticMethodsNumber == 0)
            {
                firstMethodId = _context.ByteCodeTable.NextMethodId;
            }

            writer.WriteUInt16(_context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(iInterfaces));

            writer.WriteUInt16(firstMethodId);

            writer.WriteByte((Byte)virtualMethodsNumber);
            writer.WriteByte((Byte)instanceMethodsNumber);
            writer.WriteByte((Byte)staticMethodsNumber);
        }

        private void CreateMethodSignatures(
            MethodDefinition method)
        {
            _context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(method);
            if (method.HasBody)
            {
                _context.SignaturesTable.GetOrCreateSignatureId(method.Body.Variables);
            }
            _context.StringTable.GetOrCreateStringId(method.Name);
        }

        private UInt16 GetTypeReferenceOrDefinitionId(
            TypeReference typeReference)
        {
            UInt16 referenceId;
            if (_context.TypeReferencesTable.TryGetTypeReferenceId(typeReference, out referenceId))
            {
                return (UInt16)(0x8000 | referenceId);
            }

            UInt16 typeId;
            if (TryGetTypeReferenceId(typeReference.Resolve(), out typeId))
            {
                return typeId;
            }

            return 0xFFFF;
        }

        private UInt16 GetFlags(
            TypeDefinition definition)
        {
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_Public = 0x0001; // Class is public scope.
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_NestedPublic = 0x0002; // Class is nested with public visibility.
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_NestedPrivate = 0x0003; // Class is nested with private visibility.
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_NestedFamily = 0x0004; // Class is nested with family visibility.
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_NestedAssembly = 0x0005; // Class is nested with assembly visibility.
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_NestedFamANDAssem = 0x0006; // Class is nested with family and assembly visibility.
            const UInt16 TD_Scope_NestedFamORAssem = 0x0007; // Class is nested with family or assembly visibility.

            const UInt16 TD_Serializable = 0x0008;

            const UInt16 TD_Semantics_ValueType = 0x0010;
            const UInt16 TD_Semantics_Interface = 0x0020;
            const UInt16 TD_Semantics_Enum = 0x0030;

            const UInt16 TD_Abstract = 0x0040;
            const UInt16 TD_Sealed = 0x0080;

            const UInt16 TD_SpecialName = 0x0100;
            const UInt16 TD_Delegate = 0x0200;
            const UInt16 TD_MulticastDelegate = 0x0400;
            const UInt16 TD_Patched = 0x0800;

            const UInt16 TD_BeforeFieldInit = 0x1000;
            const UInt16 TD_HasSecurity = 0x2000;
            const UInt16 TD_HasFinalizer = 0x4000;
            const UInt16 TD_HasAttributes = 0x8000;

            var flags = 0x0000;

            if (definition.IsPublic)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_Public;
            }
            else if (definition.IsNestedPublic)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_NestedPublic;
            }
            else if (definition.IsNestedPrivate)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_NestedPrivate;
            }
            else if (definition.IsNestedFamily)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_NestedFamily;
            }
            else if (definition.IsNestedAssembly)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_NestedAssembly;
            }
            else if (definition.IsNestedFamilyAndAssembly)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_NestedFamANDAssem;
            }
            else if (definition.IsNestedFamilyOrAssembly)
            {
                flags = TD_Scope_NestedFamORAssem;
            }

            if (definition.IsSerializable)
            {
                flags |= TD_Serializable;
            }

            if (definition.IsEnum)
            {
                flags |= TD_Semantics_Enum;
                flags |= TD_Serializable;
            }
            else if (definition.IsValueType)
            {
                flags |= TD_Semantics_ValueType;
            }
            else if (definition.IsInterface)
            {
                flags |= TD_Semantics_Interface;
            }

            if (definition.IsAbstract)
            {
                flags |= TD_Abstract;
            }
            if (definition.IsSealed)
            {
                flags |= TD_Sealed;
            }

            if (definition.IsSpecialName)
            {
                flags |= TD_SpecialName;
            }

            if (definition.IsBeforeFieldInit)
            {
                flags |= TD_BeforeFieldInit;
            }
            if (definition.HasSecurity)
            {
                flags |= TD_HasSecurity;
            }
            if (definition.HasCustomAttributes)
            {
                flags |= TD_HasAttributes;
            }

            var baseType = definition.BaseType;
            if (baseType != null && baseType.FullName == "System.MulticastDelegate")
            {
                flags |= TD_MulticastDelegate;
            }

            return (UInt16)flags;
        }
    }
}


Sealing and shrinking in one station can reduce electricity consumption.
The machine is easy to handle and only one operator is required.
The machine is economical for low volume production.
We can monitor the shrinking operation through the transparent cover.
Some shrink film is suitable: POV, POF, PP, etc.


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Jacek Nawrocki (ur. 20 sierpnia 1965 w Tomaszowie Mazowieckim) – polski siatkarz, trener, od sezonu 2009/2010 do 2012/2013 trener PGE Skry Bełchatów. W latach 2015–2021 selekcjoner reprezentacji Polski siatkarek.

Życiorys
Jest absolwentem najwyżej notowanego w Tomaszowie Mazowieckim – II Liceum Ogólnokształcącego im. Stefana Żeromskiego.

Przygodę z piłką siatkową rozpoczął w Lechii Tomaszów Mazowiecki pod koniec lat 70. XX wieku. W barwach tego klubu grał do 1984.

Potem przez pięć lat występował w zespole AZS AWF Warszawa, a następnie powrócił do Tomaszowa. W 1991 był zawodnikiem Włocłavii. Przez kolejne dwa sezony ponownie reprezentował Lechię. Karierę zawodniczą zakończył w sezonie 2000/2001, grając w Skrze Bełchatów.

Pierwszą pracę szkoleniową podjął w Tomaszowie Mazowieckim, gdzie w miejscowej Lechii trenował juniorów. Pod jego dowództwem młodzieżowa drużyna kilka razy awansowała do finałów mistrzostw kraju.

Od 2001 był drugim trenerem PGE Skry Bełchatów. 9 stycznia 2009 podpisał 2-letni kontrakt. W latach 2009–2013 pełnił funkcję I trenera tego zespołu. Na stanowisku zastąpił dotychczasowego szkoleniowca Daniela Castellaniego - nowo wybranego trenera kadry narodowej - którego był asystentem. Jako I trener został mistrzem Polski w 2010 i 2011, wicemistrzem w 2012, zdobył medale Ligi Mistrzów: brązowy w 2010 i srebrny 2012, Puchar Polski 2010, 2011, 2012. Pod jego wodzą PGE zdobywała również medale Klubowych Mistrzostw Świata: srebrne w 2009 i 2010, brązowy w 2012. Po sezonie 2012/2013, w którym Skra zajęła 5. miejsce, następcą Nawrockiego został Miguel Falasca.

Na początku 2011 był pretendentem do objęcia stanowiska selekcjonera kadry polskich siatkarzy, które to pozostawało puste po tym jak 25 października 2010 roku został zwolniony Daniel Castellani. Jacek Nawrocki deklarował, iż obejmując reprezentację nie chciałby rezygnować z pracy w klubie. PZPS ostatecznie nie zgodził się na łączenie obu funkcji i nowym selekcjonerem reprezentacji został Andrea Anastasi.

Od 2012 do 2015 prowadził reprezentację juniorów, pracował jako II trener z kadrą kadetów. W latach 2013–2015 trener Szkoły Mistrzostwa Sportowego w Spale. Z reprezentacją kadetów zdobył srebrny medal Mistrzostw Europy 2013, brązowy Mistrzostw Świata 2013, złoty Mistrzostw Europy 2015. Z juniorami - srebrny medal Mistrzostw Europy 2014.

W 2015 był trenerem-koordynatorem żeńskiej drużyny Budowlanych Łódź. 2 kwietnia 2015 roku został nowym selekcjonerem reprezentacji Polski siatkarek. Zajął z nią 2. miejsce na Igrzyskach Europejskich 2015 w Baku, dotarł do ćwierćfinału Mistrzostw Europy w Piłce Siatkowej Kobiet 2015. Prowadzona przez niego drużyna nie awansowała na Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Rio de Janeiro w 2016 roku oraz na Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Tokio. Największym sukcesem Nawrockiego jako trenera polskiej kadry narodowej kobiet jest zajęcie 4. miejsca na Mistrzostwach Europy w Piłce Siatkowej Kobiet 2019. 15 września 2021 podał się do dymisji, która została przyjęta przez PZPS.

Od 16 września 2021 do 28 lutego 2022 był pierwszym trenerem zespołu Grupa Azoty Chemik Police, został zwolniony po przegranym meczu ćwierćfinału Pucharu Polski z Legionovią. 1 lipca 2022 został oficjalnie ogłoszony I trenerem zespołu Cerrad Enea Czarni Radom. 24 listopada 2022 rozstał się z klubem za porozumieniem stron.

W marcu 2023 zaczął pracę w SMS PZPS Spała, gdzie zajmuje się prowadzeniem zespołu z rocznika 2007.

Życie prywatne
Ukończył studia na Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego w Warszawie na kierunku trenerskim. Ma żonę, Agnieszkę oraz syna - Bartłomieja i córkę - Aleksandrę. Jest również bratem nauczyciela fizyki - Stanisława Nawrockiego.

Sukcesy trenerskie

PGE Skra Bełchatów
Klubowe mistrzostwa świata:
  2009, 2010
  2012
Mistrzostwa Polski:
  2010, 2011
  2012
Liga Mistrzów:
  2012
  2010
Puchar Polski:
  2011, 2012
Superpuchar Polski:
  2012

SMS PZPS Spała
Młoda Liga:
  2013

Reprezentacja Polski juniorów
Mistrzostwa Europy Juniorów:
  2014

Reprezentacja Polski kadetów
Mistrzostwa Europy Kadetów:
  2015

Reprezentacja Polski kobiet
Igrzyska Europejskie:
  2015

Zobacz też
 Mecze reprezentacji Polski w piłce siatkowej kobiet prowadzonej przez Jacka Nawrockiego

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne

Urodzeni w 1965
Ludzie urodzeni w Tomaszowie Mazowieckim
Absolwenci Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego w Warszawie
Polscy siatkarze
Siatkarze Lechii Tomaszów Mazowiecki
Siatkarze Skry Bełchatów
Polscy trenerzy siatkarscy
Trenerzy siatkarzy Skry Bełchatów
Trenerzy siatkarek PSPS Chemika Police
Trenerzy siatkarzy Czarnych Radom
Selekcjonerzy reprezentacji Polski w piłce siatkowej kobiet

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