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Todd E Jones
Big Rob(ert)
4 Comments	/ Lessons / By Todd E Jones
My dad passed away on May 7, 2013. He was 73.
As often, I process a lot of what I am thinking by writing, so here goes.
His name was Robert. Not Rob, not Rob, but Robert. That was his preference, and, for the most part, people honored his wishes. There were a few who could never shake the "Bob" name for him, but most called him by his name.
He was born and raised in Ash Flat, Arkansas. That is another one of our funny names for a town. Ash Flat was known for Preacher Roe, former Major League Baseball player.
I try to think of the things he passed to me. I suppose, some of them were good and some were not so good. That's how it is with dads, right?
Here were some of the things that influenced me.
More so, his love of food influenced me. That isn't always a good thing, but, when you think about it, it's not always bad. People fellowship around food, or meals. That is a sign of intimacy. He welcomed friends to our table to share what we had.
This is a representation of his love to meet and get to know people. He probably could have made friends with a fence post. He has stories about people he met on trips, from the new friends in Texas, to the young person he met in Salt Lake City, UT, to people he met in Branson, MO and all across the country. He met people on cruises and bus trips and planes.
I didn't share his love of coins, but I told one of his granddaughters that when he gave you a coin, that meant you were alright. That was true. He liked to give out two dollar bills for tips.
He simply loved to meet people and always loved meeting our friends. I can remember him meeting and fellowshipping with my friend Aliou Niang who is native of Senegal, West Africa. They talked about everything including coffee.
He was a communicator. When he was younger, he was a part time DJ at the local radio station. That translated in some opportunities to announce at the local dirt race track. He had a booming voice. He could project at a distance unlike most people. He probably could have been a regular public speaker if he would have concentrated on that.
One of his quirks was analyzing the on-air TV personalities at the news stations in how they enunciated. He had his favorites, and he had been known to email some of them. He even got a reply from one of the TV news reporters regarding traveling through her hometown.
But hey, I have done the same!
I hope that I have adopted this. He was raised to believe in caring for his family, and he did just that. Even though he had no siblings, he loved his cousins like they were brothers and sisters. He kept up with so many, even when they lived as far away as other states.
He always attended church where he had an abiding faith in Jesus. He did more than just attend, he was involved. My parents barely lived in Conway a year when he became class president for his Sunday School class. He led a Saturday morning breakfast and even put together a class cruise. If there was some kind of Sunday School or church fellowship, he was right in the middle. Oh yes, he also sang in the Senior Adult Choir.
Sometimes, he may not have taken certain things as seriously as should have, but he loved to laugh. In fact, in most of the notes received after he passed away, the most common mention was his love to laugh or tell a joke. He was jolly if you will.
He laughed at shows and movies. He loved Everybody Loves Raymond and King of Queens as well as so many other shows. I really think he lived longer because he could laugh. Laughter is, sometimes, the best thing we can do. He was a teaser. He could tease anyone with a wily grin.
His love for racing was an influence for me. Mostly, dirt track racing, but I remember him watching a lot of NASCAR. Indeed, he was watching to see how Mark Martin would do, but he also became of other drivers.
As I mentioned before, he announced at the local dirt track. He said he first went to the dirt races in Springfield, MO. Then, a family friend asked him to announce. He was a DJ, so it seemed like a good idea. We loaded the station wagon on Friday nights for, at seemed like, years and headed to the race track. On the way, we would stop at the Minute Man and get a burger.
I loved dirt track racing and still do. And yes, when I was a kid, and he was announcing, a kid named Mark Martin started racing in a number 2, orange 55 Chevy. You may have heard of him.
That track, in Locust Grove, made for many fun Friday nights. The Batesville Speedway sits there now. Dad also filled in a few times at race tracks in and near Heber Springs, Heber Springs Raceway and Wynne Stadium.
When we lived in Jacksonville, he announced at the I-30 Speedway. I believe it was the first year it was called I-30 Speedway. Before that it was called the Benton Speedbowl.
I have never stopped loving dirt track racing. While I lived in Fort Worth for 13 years, I visited four different dirt tracks. I also had the honor of attending Media Day at the Texas Motor Speedway.
There were a lot of things that my dad passed on to me. The past few months have been a time of remembrance, and I know the holidays will be tougher. It is easy, at this point, to immerse ourselves in our own lives and projects keeping us from thinking about it too much. That is fine. As long as we never forget.
Rest In Peace Dad. I know you are not cold anymore.
4 thoughts on "Big Rob(ert)"
Michelle Reichardt
I'm sorry for your loss, truly. I know how important these memories are, and how bittersweet they can be. I hope they bring you comfort and make you smile. I enjoyed your stories-thanks for sharing.
tejones
Thanks Michelle! thanks for stopping by. Yeah, it helps to have the memories
Reality Show Report
Love this, Todd. I lost my Mom in 2001 and my Dad in 2006. Memories are what keeps me going. Sounds like your Dad was very special — his love of peanut butter and laughter is something that I have to give the big thumbs up on! 🙂
Thanks Cheryl. I appreciate it. Yeah, love the peanut butter!
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Green, Johnson lead No. 22 Auburn past Morehead State 77-54
JUSTIN FERGUSON
November 9, 2021 10:44 pm
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. scored 19 points and fellow transfer K.D. Johnson added 12 points off the bench as No. 22 Auburn led Morehead State wire to wire in a 77-54 win in Tuesday night's season opener.
Four players scored in double figures for Bruce Pearl's new-look Tigers, who had four newcomers in their starting lineup. Tiger veterans Devan Cambridge and Jaylin Williams added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
"I was pleased with the effort and the energy," Pearl said, adding that the Tigers' "defensive effort was really, really special."
In addition to Eastern Kentucky point guard Green and former Georgia shooting guard Johnson, freshman forward Jabari Smith recorded eight points and six rebounds in his Auburn debut. Walker Kessler, a transfer center from North Carolina, tallied six points, six rebounds and five blocks.
Defense set the tone for Auburn, as Morehead State didn't score until the 14:39 mark of the first half and didn't get out of single digits until there was 4:30 left before halftime. The Tigers forced 17 turnovers from the visiting Eagles.
Morehead State was led by freshman Johni Broome, who had 12 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore Ta'lon Cooper added 11 points.
STICKING WITH IT
After needing to rally to beat Division II Southern Indiana in an exhibition last week, Pearl said he considered changing his starting lineup from the preseason. Auburn's coaching staff couldn't come to a consensus, and Pearl kept the same five for the opener. The Tigers responded by opening the game on a 35-6 run.
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Due to constant absences at the point guard position, Auburn turned the ball over on 21% of its possessions last season. But in their opener, the Tigers turned the ball over just six times on 66 trips down the floor.
In addition to his trio of deep 3-pointers and five rebounds, Green didn't commit a turnover from the point guard position in Pearl's up-tempo offense.
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In-store video analytics deliver brand showrooms that mean business, says Prism Skylabs
Published on 03/08/2017 by Fiona Briggs in Opinion Time
Physical retail spaces are a vital link in modern, omni-channel retailing but how can you maximise their returns? Kimberly Goldsworth, VP marketing, Prism Skylabs, helps answer this burning question
Goldsworth: maximising retail space is key
There's no question that more commerce is moving online. Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods is just one piece of recent evidence pointing to this trend. The flipside, however, is that the acquisition supports Amazon's strategy to open more physical showrooms where shoppers can smell, taste and handle products. As part of this, Amazon recently opened seven bookstores (with several more planned) in the US to cater to the resurgence in demand for physical books and allow people to test-drive gadgets like the Echo and the Fire TV Stick.
When the world's largest online retailer is opening new showrooms across America, it's clear that physical retailing plays an important role in the omni-channel mix. But in this brave new world, different rules apply when it comes to choosing store locations, size and staffing. Showrooms need to be in prime locations and also attract skilled brand ambassadors who can serve as product experts (like the Apple 'Geniuses').
At the NG Retail Summit in Scotland last May, my colleague spoke to leaders from several large brands that were grappling with their property strategies. All were downsizing their portfolios gradually as leases expired, moving towards fewer, higher value sites in prime locations. Some lacking good data lamented that they were feeling their way around in the dark.
Indeed building an optimal property portfolio depends on gathering as much data as possible about things like neighbouring business and local consumer traffic volume, affluence, preferences and behaviour. Obviously it's easier for retailers with historic sales figures to make informed decisions about existing sites. Those with in-store analytics systems may also have traffic figures, which are invaluable when it comes to renegotiating contracts.
Once a retailer has chosen a premium site for a showroom, the value shouldn't be measured by its cost but how much revenue and loyalty it can generate for the brand. For many retailers, this means turning conventional retail thinking on its head by investing more per square metre in people, technology and other aspects of the in-store experience.
One of the key differences between a brand showroom and a more traditional retail site is the extent to which the former changes in response to visitor behaviour. The idea is to continually be fine-tuning the experience for maximum return on assets. If, for example, no customers are visiting a particular area of the shop floor, the reasons for this – poor lighting, messy appearance, etc. – must be addressed without delay. If people are frequently visiting a promotion, but not buying anything from it, this also needs to be diagnosed and fixed.
Video-based analytics systems are invaluable for managers and their staff members to continually analyse and diagnose what's happening in a showroom. Not only are these systems readily available and easy to install and use, but often serve multiple purposes from people counting to loss prevention to analysing promotional effectiveness and even health and safety compliance. Thanks to artificial Intelligence and computer vision technology, it is now much easier and efficient to mine high volumes of video data. With these technologies, retailers can tag and search video to not only improve security and loss prevention, but to drive ROI through better merchandising as well.
Store of the future
Our involvement with Store of the Future (SOTF), the first retail innovation lab in The Netherlands, provided a valuable opportunity to test video analytics' full potential. SOTF trailed many new technologies including augmented reality, wearables and holograms in a live environment. As SOTF's sole analytics provider, we installed our system, which transforms IP video cameras normally only used for surveillance into data-gathering IoT sensors. When SOTF's retailers were armed with relevant data about visitor numbers, in-store 'hotspots' and the most popular products and displays, they were then able to continually fine-tune pricing, promotions and staffing to improve outcomes.
Prism Vision turns endless quantities of video into rich and meaningful content
The key metrics retailers can learn about the performance of their brand showrooms using in-store video analytics are:
Accurate people counting – knowing how many people enter your store, and when, is essential for making optimal staffing decisions. We learned that Wi-Fi and Beacon technologies aren't great at counting people accurately. In SOTF, Wi-Fi___33 counted 2.5 times as many people that were actually entering the store due to people carrying multiple devices and other technical weaknesses. SOTF decided not to compare mobile data (via beacons) in the people counting test because it required too much of the visitors – installing and registering an app and turning on Bluetooth – to make a fair comparison. Using video cameras as sensors to detect adult humans proved the most accurate way to count people.
Heatmaps – indicate visually how many people are dwelling in different locations to determine whether display areas, promotions and demonstrations are effective or not.
One global jewellery retailer we work with used our heatmaps to test whether customers would gravitate towards stations with tablets to search for merchandise and carry out transactions. In their case, the tablets proved unpopular. It turned out that customers were looking for a more physical shopping experience that they couldn't get online.
Pathmaps highlight shopper journeys in-store
Pathmaps – show the journey shoppers are taking throughout a store to help managers understand things like which merchandise is drawing people in and the sequence of actions shoppers take. For example, a popular path might be a customer first being attracted to a dress displayed in the window, enters the shop, and then searches for a pair of shoes to go with it.
Of course, retailers always face some element of risk and uncertainty as they change their property portfolios as part of their overall omni-channel strategies. However, one sure way to mitigate that risk is by ensuring that brand showrooms create as much value as possible by using valuable in-store data to their maximum advantage.
In my opinion: move from survival mode to immersive retail experiences, says Prism Skylabs
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Samsung celebrates grand opening
The Newberry Observer - Andrew Wigger
Governor Henry McMaster cuts the ribbon on the Samsung facility in Newberry.
NEWBERRY — Six months ago Samsung announced a new manufacturing plant in Newberry, today Samsung is on track to produce one million washing machines in 2018 and create over 1,000 jobs by 2020. The facility, which hosted their grand opening Friday, now employs over 500 people, 90% of them from the Newberry area.
"This is a really good factory, probably one of the best factories Samsung has in the world. I'm really proud of everyone," said Hyun Suk Kim, president and head of CE Division, Samsung Electronics. "Washing machines are coming off the line, and they are ready to ship to Samsung customers all across America. This wouldn't be possible without the amazing team we have gathered here, or without the amazing partnership celebrated today."
Kim added that this grand opening was just the latest example of expanding Samsung's U.S. operations.
"This is just the beginning, we look forward to working towards a bright future together, let's make sure nothing slows us down," he said.
Kim announced new partnerships with two non-profits in Newberry, Boys Farm and the Freedom and Hope Foundation. Boys Farm provides unique foster care services for boys, serving as a haven for boys experiencing difficult family situations. The Freedom and Hope Foundation provides fishing and hunting activities as recreational therapy for active and retired wounded military service members and children with life-threatening diseases.
"We are amazed at the great work they do for our community, we are pleased to be able to work with them, today I am pleased to announce our first machines coming off the lines will go to these great organizations," Kim said.
County Administrator Wayne Adams said that the courtship between Newberry County and Samsung has been that of a whirlwind, and he expects many milestones in the future.
"I am pleased Samsung has chosen Newberry to manufacture home appliances for the United States market. I hope what we are observing today will be repeated several times into a prosperous future for both the company and Newberry County," he said. "This county as a whole is very proud to be a part of the Samsung family, this is Newberry County, this is home and we are your family."
Tim Baxter, president and CEO of Samsung North America, said what normally takes companies 18 months to do, only took Samsung six.
"We are just getting started. Samsung has been in the United States for 40 years, one of the fastest growing parts of our business is the home appliance business. America's fastest growing brand and now it is here in Newberry," he said.
In honor of the grand opening, Baxter announced that one of the inaugural washing machines will be donated to the Newberry County Museum, with autographs on it.
"I hope to come back in 20 years, when I'm golfing in Myrtle Beach and fishing in Lake Murray and I can come over and see that washing machine and see what we began here," he said.
Comments from other officials
"This is a handshake state, when someone gives you their word and shakes your hand, it's done, you do not have to write it down," said Governor Henry McMaster.
"I am excited about what will happen before 2020, 1,000 employees, nearly a 400 million dollar investment, and bringing great creativity and innovation to South Carolina. World class innovation needs a world class employee base, and more than half of the employees are coming from right here in Newberry County. A significant opportunity for Samsung to recognize world class employees," said Senator Tim Scott. "Thank you for your investment in my home state, thank you for making your inaugural washing machines home to the Boys Farm, to the Freedom and Hope Foundation. This is the way to be a part of the South Carolina Corporate family."
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"Manufacturing is making a come back, growing at the most robust rate in the last 13 years. Last year the United States added nearly a quarter of a million manufacturing jobs in the country, it is the highest number of manufacturing jobs since 1997," said Ian Steff, deputy assistant secretary for manufacturing U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Downton Abbey Series 5 Full Trailer
The full trailer for series 5 for Downton Abbey is out.
The only thing that would make the trailer better is hearing that ITV and PBS will air Downton at the same time on both sides of the pond.
Author WritergurlnyPosted on August 31, 2014 Categories Downton AbbeyTags Downton, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey Series 5, Downton Abbey series 5 full trailer, full trailer, ITV, PBSLeave a comment on Downton Abbey Series 5 Full Trailer
Why Downton Abbey Should Air On Both Sides Of The Pond At The Same Time: An Open Letter to PBS And ITV
Dear PBS And ITV
Thank you for bringing Downton Abbey into our lives. The fifth season premieres in the US on January 4th, 2015. The lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants have become part of our general cultural lexicon, in addition to being must see TV.
However, it is still 5 months in between the premiere in the UK and the premiere in the US. I am writing to tell you why Downton Abbey should air on both sides of the pond at the same time:
All important ratings. I have a feeling that PBS is slightly afraid to complete with the major networks in the US who will premiere new shows and bring back current shows in the fall. It's easier to have a mid-season premiere when the major networks have had their fun in the fall. To be honest, I don't think they have anything to worry about. Even if PBS aired Downton at 3am on a Tuesday morning, the fans would still find a way to watch it.
Spoilers. We live in an internet age spoilers are everywhere. Two examples of this:
When Sybil died in season 3, I was home when the episode had it's initial run in the UK. The fans on twitter were not shy about sharing their grief and the news about the loss of a beloved character.
In the spring, when Mr. Selfridge was nearly done in completing the second season, one of the British newspapers spoiled the end of the series in regards to Agnes's romantic choices. I was not happy.
The actors and producers only have to do press once. Instead of doing press twice ( the UK in the fall and the US in December), they only have to do it once. I'm sure they enjoy traveling and meeting overseas fans (I know I would in their shoes), but as fun as traveling is, it is exhausting.
I'm aware that ITV is a commercial cable channel and PBS is a public channel that relies on donations to survive. There are issues when it comes to rights and editing, I understand that. It's not like BBC who has their own American affiliate channel and can air Dr. Who on both sides of the pond at the same time.
That being said, I believe that it would help, not hurt Downton Abbey if it were to air on both sides of the pond at the same time.
A Downton Abbey Fan
Author WritergurlnyPosted on July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 Categories Downton Abbey, Mr. SelfridgeTags BBC, Crawley Family, Downton, Downton Abbey, Dr. Who, ITV, PBS, The fifth season premieres1 Comment on Why Downton Abbey Should Air On Both Sides Of The Pond At The Same Time: An Open Letter to PBS And ITV
Downton Abbey Series 5 Teaser
Last week, ITV released a teaser for the 5th series of Downton Abbey.
It's brief, only twenty seconds long. We hear Mr. Carson, the butler talking about how life is not static, but forever changing.
Is it me, does it sound a little cryptic, especially coming from conservative, old school, Mr. Carson?
We'll all find out soon enough.
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use Doctrine\ORM\EntityManager;
use Zend\Stdlib\Hydrator\ClassMethods;

class PostService
{

    protected $em;
    protected $entity;

    public function __construct(EntityManager $em)
    {
        $this->entity = 'Post\Entity\Post';
        $this->em = $em;
    }

    public function save($data)
    {
        if ((isset($data['id'])) && (!empty($data['id']))) {
            $entity = $this->em->getReference($this->entity, $data['id']);

            $hydrator = new ClassMethods();
            $hydrator->hydrate($data, $entity);

        } else {
            $entity = new $this->entity($data);
        }

        $this->em->persist($entity);
        $this->em->flush();

        return $entity;
    }

    /**
     * @param array $data
     *
     * @param int $userId
     * @param array $data
     *
     * @return object
     */
    public function insert($data, $userId)
    {
        $data['authorId'] = $userId;
        if ((count($data['picture'])) && (!empty($data['picture']['tmp_name']))) {
            $data['picture'] = $this->getNewNameFileUpload($data['picture']['tmp_name']);
        } else {
            unset($data['picture']);
        }

        return $this->save($data);
    }

    /**
     * @param string $tmpName Nome temporario do arquivo que foi upado
     */
    protected function getNewNameFileUpload($tmpName)
    {
        $tmpNameFull = explode("_", $tmpName);

        return $tmpNameFull[1];
    }

    public function getPostsFeed($intUserViewer)
    {
        $arrFollowingIds = $this->getFollowingIds($intUserViewer);
        array_push($arrFollowingIds, $intUserViewer);
        $posts = $this->em->getRepository('Post\Entity\VwPost')->findBy(
            array(
                'userId' => $arrFollowingIds,
            ),
            array('postId' => 'DESC'
            )
        );
        $listPostId = '';
        foreach ($posts as $post) {
            $listPostId[] = $post->getPostId();
        }

        $listPostId = implode(',', $listPostId);
        $postsGostei = $this->em->getRepository('Gostei\Entity\Gostei')->getGostei($listPostId, $intUserViewer);
        return array('posts' => $posts, 'gostei' => $postsGostei);
    }

    public function getPostsProfile($intUserViewer)
    {
        $posts = $this->em->getRepository('Post\Entity\VwPost')->findBy(
            array(
                'userId' => $intUserViewer,
            ),
            array('postId' => 'DESC'
            )
        );
        $listPostId = '';
        foreach ($posts as $post) {
            $listPostId[] = $post->getPostId();
        }

        $listPostId = implode(',', $listPostId);
        $postsGostei = $this->em->getRepository('Gostei\Entity\Gostei')->getGostei($listPostId, $intUserViewer);
        return array('posts' => $posts, 'gostei' => $postsGostei);
    }

    protected function getFollowingIds($intUserViewer) {
        $arrFollowing =  $this->em->getRepository('Friend\Entity\Following')->findBy(
            array(
                'followerId' => $intUserViewer
            ),
            array(
                'followingName' => 'ASC'
            ),
            10
        );
        $arrFollowingIds = array();
        foreach ($arrFollowing as $following => $key) {
            $arrFollowingIds[] = $key->getFollowingId();
        }
        return $arrFollowingIds;
    }

    public function getPost($intPostId, $intUserViewer)
    {
        $post = $this->em->getRepository('Post\Entity\VwPost')->find($intPostId);
        $postsGostei = $this->em->getRepository('Gostei\Entity\Gostei')->getGostei($post->getPostId(), $intUserViewer);
        $post = array(0 => $post);
        return array('posts' => $post, 'gostei' => $postsGostei);
    }
}

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ALPHA focuses on supporting artists and interactive projects in every way we can. We expect to see creators demonstrating interactive projects in a wide variety of media and disciplines, in order to test them out and get support from other creators. We intend for everyone who comes to ALPHA to offer something to the community... a performance, a workshop, hosting a meet-up... to provide lots of opportunities for others to learn and for the community to interact and get to know each other. There is an effigy burn on the Saturday of ALPHA. Activities and events happen throughout the day and into the evening. Participants may or may not be wearing costumes.


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The most recent news to come out of the Golmaal camp is that Kareena Kapoor has been hit with severe fever. While she was advised to stay in her bed, the actress still decided to shoot. The cast and crew decided that this would not work and sent her right back to Mumbai to rest up. Sources claim that the actress has been working overtime and nonstop for Golmaal while she was in Goa.


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Q: Python & Numba: incorrect checksum for freed object I'm trying to use a loop to update an array in Numba, as I know that Numba doesn't support array creation. In a nutshell, my function looks like:
@jit(nopython=True)
def innerFunc(arr):
    for i in range(10000):
        arr[i] = arr[i] * 100
    return arr

def outerFunc(arr):
    arr = innerFunc(arr)
    return arr

def main():
    ####Create two numpy arrays with 10,000 random numbers each####
    ####and call them arr1 and arr2####
    outerFunc(arr1)
    outerFunc(arr2)
    return arr1, arr2

However, when I run main, I keep seeing an error like this:

incorrect checksum for freed object - object was probably modified
  after being freed.
  *** set a breakpoint in malloc_error_break to debug

And this error doesn't always occur at the same place. Sometimes the error occurs after the first outerFunc is finished, but it could show up even before the first outerFunc is done.
Does it have to do with the fact that I'm doing an inplace update, calling outerFunc twice, or both? Am I doing something with memory management?

A: Your code works with Numba 0.37 (and likely for a number of versions earlier):
import numba as nb
import numpy as np

@nb.jit(nopython=True)
def innerFunc(arr):
    for i in range(10000):
        arr[i] = arr[i] * 100
    return arr

def outerFunc(arr):
    arr = innerFunc(arr)
    return arr

def main():
    arr1 = np.random.normal(size=(10000,))
    arr2 = np.random.normal(size=(10000,))
    outerFunc(arr1)
    outerFunc(arr2)
    return arr1, arr2

But you could also do:
@nb.jit(nopython=True)
def func2(x):
    for i in range(x.shape[0]):
        x[i] = x[i] * 100
    return x

@nb.jit(nopython=True)
def func(N):
    arr1 = np.random.randn(N)
    arr2 = np.random.randn(N)

    arr1 = func2(arr1)
    arr2 = func2(arr2)

    return arr1, arr2

And run func(10000) and that will work as well.
What version of Numba are you using?


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The Liberal Democrat Coronavirus Update
We are leading a cross-party call for improved mental health support amidst Covid-19 crisis
Social distancing means millions are now home alone, facing the prospect of only the most minimal contact with another soul for months. This isolation is likely to have a grave impact on their mental health.
Millions more, without being completely isolated, will still be struggling with the rapid changes the coronavirus has wrought upon our way of life. People's anxiety will be further fueled by concern for the health of loved ones, or stress resulting from the impact of the pandemic on jobs and livelihoods.
Given the unprecedented events we are living through, the need for mental health support could not be clearer. That's why the government must signpost the appropriate support services to every household, and adequately fund the charities that provide those services.
Isolation is likely to have a grave impact on the mental health of millions across the country - the government must boost mental health support to help those hardest hit by social distancinghttps://t.co/ywHkAY8WKY
— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) April 5, 2020
Writing to the Secretary of Health, Munira Wilson MP and a cross-party group of Parliamentarians have expressed fears that government advice to stay at home will leave people "worried about coronavirus, their jobs, housing" and "anxious about their family's health and their own."
Over 40 MPs from across the political spectrum have signed the letter highlighting the "inextricable link" between mental and physical health and urging the Government to:
launch a publicity campaign signposting the mental health support available during the coronavirus crisis.
send public health leaflets, which include advice on looking after mental health and signposts to organisations that can offer mental health support during the crisis, to all homes.
increase the level of funding for mental health charities offering support during the coronavirus crisis, to reduce pressure on the NHS.
For more information about how you can take care of your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak, the mental health charity Mind has some useful guidance here.
Shifting goalposts for ventilator targets risks public confidence
Responding to the Health Secretary's statement today on the Andrew Marr Show that the required target for ventilators has been lowered to 18,000 from 30,000, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
"Rather than shift the goalposts for vital equipment like ventilators, the Government must be realistic in the promises it makes during this crisis. Ministers are now risking losing public confidence in their ability to meet the goals already set out, whether on increasing the number of tests or the availability of personal protective equipment for frontline health and social care staff."
Rather than shift the goalposts for vital equipment like ventilators, the Government must be realistic in the promises it makes during this crisis.
Ministers are now risking losing public confidence in their ability to meet the goals already set out.https://t.co/gHt8KrrPRY
The vast majority of people will do whatever they can to support the NHS, protect their loved ones and help in their communities through this crisis.
In return, people want to be reassured that every single avenue is being explored to find solutions to pressing problems. With lives at stake, transparency could not be more critical.
Govt must go further to prevent Covid-19 crisis in prisons
Responding to news that the Ministry of Justice will temporarily release risk-assessed prisoners who are within two months of their release date to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading in prisons, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
"It's a relief to see that the Government are finally listening to prison governors, who have been warning of a Covid-19 crisis in overcrowded prisons for weeks. This decision should have come much sooner given the scale of the threat.
The Government must urgently take steps to further reduce risk in prisons, including releasing all low-risk prisoners serving short sentences - not just those already reaching the final months of their sentence. This would significantly reduce overcrowding in prisons, better protecting prison staff, prisoners and - by reducing transmission - help our NHS.
Lib Dems call for scrutiny through virtual Parliament
Responding to the news that the Prime Minister has invited opposition party leaders to attend a briefing on the coronavirus, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
"We will of course engage with the Government about its strategy to tackle the coronavirus during this national crisis, continuing the constructive approach to questioning we have adopted from the start."
The best way to work together to combat this crisis is to ensure opposition parties are able to question the Government effectively so we can improve policy."
It's time to virtually recall Parliament with a Covid-19 committee
The list of questions to Ministers grows ever longer - proper scrutiny could help improve the fight against this dangerous virus & protect people's health
https://t.co/0YbyTv5a6i
— Ed Davey MP 🔶🇪🇺 #StayHomeSaveLives #ProtectNHS (@EdwardJDavey) April 3, 2020
There are vital issues to address, not least how testing capacity is expanded faster, how our front-line health and social care staff access proper protective kit and how to cushion the economic crisis so groups of people aren't unfairly excluded and our most vulnerable citizens aren't left behind.
Opportunities for scrutiny must not just come by invitation from the Prime Minister - this should be an ongoing Parliamentary process.
That is why the Liberal Democrats have been calling for the creation of a New Zealand-style virtual Coronavirus Select Committee, with representation from across the House, chaired by the Leader of the Opposition and an early recall of a streamlined, virtual Parliament.
Our response to election of Sir Keir Starmer as Leader of the Labour Party
Responding to the election of Sir Keir Starmer as the new Leader of the Labour Party, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
"At this moment of national crisis, the role of all opposition parties must be to support measures to tackle the coronavirus, whilst also standing up for the most vulnerable by properly scrutinising the Government. I look forward to working with Keir Starmer on that task."
Saving lives from coronavirus remains the absolute priority. Vital issues such as expanding testing capacity, access to adequate protective equipment for frontline health and social care staff, and ensuring the most vulnerable are not left behind as a result of the economic uncertainty are at the top of the agenda.
Congrats @Keir_Starmer
We all now have an opportunity to move forward & away frm divisive politics of recent yrs@LibDems will always work w whoever we can to pursue our liberal values, build more caring, just society, tackle #ClimateEmergencyhttps://t.co/I2txIXugbj
Liberal Democrats will always work with whoever we can to pursue our liberal values, to fight for action on the climate crisis and to build a more caring and just society. In those areas where we share common ground, Liberal Democrats and Labour now have an opportunity to work together, along with other progressive forces.
As the chapter closes on one Labour leader, we hope the new one can see the Labour party play a constructive role in building an effective multi party opposition. That will be the litmus test of Keir Starmer's leadership.
Follow this link for more info: http://www.libdems.org.uk/coronavirus-update-9


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Simpson softball picked fifth with young and competitive roster
Photo courtesy of the Simpson softball Twitter page.
by Noah Sacco, Staff Reporter
After three exhibition wins in Minnesota and weeks of 5:30 a.m. practices, the Simpson softball team is hungry to show its skills on the diamond for the 2019 season.
The Storm were tied for fifth in the American Rivers Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, sharing the spot with Buena Vista. Regardless, third-year head coach Brent Matthias is setting their goals high and aims to win the A-R-C title.
"Our goal is to win the whole thing. We think this is the year to do it because no one expects us to do it," Matthias said
Getting there won't be easy though. Many consider the A-R-C to be one of the toughest softball conferences in the country. In five of the last six years, three teams out of the conference have made it to the NCAA National Tournament.
Luther, Coe and Central have been ranked in the Top 25 for all of Division III softball in 2019. The Storm haven't flirted with rankings since legendary Simpson softball head coach Henry Christowski, known affectionately as "Coach C", led them to two national championships.
Following a season with a 21-16 overall record and a 7-9 mark in conference play, the Storm have added a large freshman class to their roster. Sizable depth in many positions has created backfill and more of a competition nature throughout the team and has allowed new recruits to mesh with returners.
With these large numbers, Matthias said he and his players are building the season around their mantra: FAM1LY. Its mission is to increase the team's sense of camaraderie.
"We always say 'We're the next closest thing to your blood family. We spend more time with you than your actual family,'" Matthias said.
Second-team all-conference sophomore pitcher Emily Bell is the Storm's only returning all-conference player. Yet, the program is welcoming freshmen who have been champions in high school.
Freshman outfielder Olivia Allen was a two-time Iowa state softball champion and freshman shortstop Maxie Saceda-Hurt was a three-time Alaska state softball champion.
Senior leadership will be a vital part of setting the example for the underclassmen. Utility players Kayla Reusche and Arianna Kim are important factors in the success of the Storm's season.
Perhaps the biggest player impact will be senior catcher Ashley Allen. Along with tying the school record for doubles last season, Allen was an honorable mention all-conference pick and was selected to the second team all-region squad. The senior catcher also claimed academic honors in being selected to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-America Second Team.
Simpson has brought in two new additions to the softball coaching staff, both with plenty of experience. Former Oklahoma softball player Casey Price will be the hitting coach and Jon Nachtigal, Ph.D., will compile analytics to assess the team's progress and performance.
"We tell our players to surround yourself with greatness all the time and to not be afraid of people that are going to push you to become better. I think we've done a really good job of that with our coaching staff," Matthias said.
The Storm recently traveled to Minnesota to play three exhibition games, all of which they won. Coach Matthias notices all of his players having this attitude of "getting better together."
"It's what I call a trickle-down theory. When people are having great success, you want that success to trickle to the others players. Hopefully we can continue that going into next month," Matthias said.
Simpson will host its first conference game at home on March 30 against Central.
Tags: brent matthias, simpson athletics, simpson softball, softball
Noah Sacco, Staff Writer
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[Poem] "Narrative of the Naga's Heirs" appears in the next Uncanny Magazine
My poem, "Narrative of the Naga's Heirs" will appear in the new issue of Uncanny Magazine on January 5, which marks the exciting 8th issue of the magazine!
For those who are new to Uncanny Magazine, all of the content will be available in the eBook version on the day of release. The free online content will be released in 2 stages- half on day of release and half on February 2, and my poem will be part of the release on February 2nd.
Readers who are interested in science fiction and fantasy from Uncanny Magazine can also get eBook subscriptions to Uncanny Magazine from Weightless Books, and you can support them on their Patreon. eBook subscriptions are also available through Amazon, so you can have the new issue of Uncanny Magazine sent directly to your Kindle device!
This issue's cover is by Priscilla H. Kim and is entitled "Round Three."
Kayla Whaley and Leslie J. Anderson also have new poems appearing in this issue: "tended, tangled, and veined," and "The Exquisite Banality of Space," respectively. Nghi Vo's "Lotus Face and the Fox" is one to look out for in the prose section, with a reading by Erika Ensign coming soon. Erika Engsign is also doing a reading of my poem, so I'm very excited to hear that, too.
The other fiction for this issue includes "The Virgin Played Bass" by Maria Dahvana Headley, "The Creeping Women" by Christopher Barzak, "The Sincerity Game" by Brit Mandelo and "The Desert Glassmaker and the Jeweler of Berevyar" by Rose Lemberg. All pieces worth taking a look at!
"The Narrative of the Naga's Heirs" blends a number of my poetic priorities this time around. A free verse piece,the most obvious reading will be one tied to the present Lao diaspora in the aftermath of the Southeast Asian wars of the 19th and 20th century, alluding to the legendary guardians of the Lao Theravada Buddhist temples, the Naga, who some sources consider serpent dieties or demigods before they took vows to protect the dharma and the Buddhist sangha.
To put together a poem like this is a challenge because I feel a complusion to hedge my bets a little. On the one hand, I'd certainly be happy if a thousand years from now, the Lao culture and society are still around, and this poem remains meaningful to them and speaks of our conflicted era in the 21st century. But I would hope it's not impossible for it be read if someone is non-Lao or if, later on down the road, our culture was taken off of the board. And in that reading, hopefully it might be of some deeper use or significance that inspires another generation.
In the US, it's very difficult for many of our culture makers to accept the idea that in some future Americans might not be a significant influence on global matters. When the US still possesses so many guns, atomic bombs, universities and law schools, how can it envision such a massive sea change?
But where all of this fits into my new poem will become apparent very soon.
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LUKE 4:21 KJV "And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears."
18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. 22And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? 23And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. 24And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
And hee began to say vnto them, This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your eares.
And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.
Then he said to them, Today this word has come true in your hearing.
And he began to say to them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
Then He proceeded to say to them, "To-day is this Scripture fulfilled in your hearing."
And he bigan to seie to hem, For in this dai this scripture is fulfillid in youre eeris.
4:21 To - day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears - By what you hear me speak.
Lu 4:21 This day is this scripture fulfilled. By the preaching to which they were now about to listen.


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Talent Development 15 October 2018
What Makes an HR Leader Stand Out in China?
When multinational companies first entered China, companies looked abroad for international HR leaders to train their people on the ground. After these newly trained HR leaders grew their China experience, the market started to demand a need for both more internationally minded and culturally adaptive HR leaders. So where does that leave us now? The ChapmanCG team share their views on what makes an HR leader stand out in China.
For more of ChapmanCG's thought leadership on the China market, see what Katherine Qu has to say about Matching Workforce Talent to China's Productivity Challenge, originally published in Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management's HR magazine, and hear our team's view on What makes China's HR Market so Unique in another informative video. Click through here for all China-related news and HR opportunities.
Our global ChapmanCG team are here to help with all your HR executive search needs.
HR Leadership
Katherine Qu
Katherine Qu is a Managing Director with ChapmanCG, based in Singapore. She works with the global team to identify top HR talent across Greater China, Singapore and SEA.
Prior to joining ChapmanCG, Katherine started her own executive search business in Beijing, which focused on senior executive roles for leading Chinese companies in the consumer, healthcare and real estate industries. Subsequently, Katherine held positions with Hudson and Charterhouse Partnership, a boutique executive search firm based in Singapore. Katherine has also had extensive industry experience across different sectors with global leaders such as Pepsi, Pfizer, and Lenovo.
Katherine was born in China and was educated in both China and the United States, achieving her Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. She has worked in China, Singapore and the United States, and speaks both Mandarin and English fluently.
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As the Regional Managing Director – Asia Pacific at ChapmanCG, Steve Brown finds exceptional Chief People Officer level talent (and their direct reports) for a broad range of clients including complex multinationals going through transformation and growth, to smaller and leaner organisations looking for contemporary and innovative people and culture solutions.
Steve has enjoyed an exciting and meaningful career journey of over two decades in the executive search and talent industry, having lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, and Hong Kong SAR. He has a successful track record including delivering multiple high-profile HR searches both at C-level (group and global) and regional, across various industry sectors.
Steve is also a member of the executive committee at ChapmanCG, responsible for leading our world-class consulting team based across Asia Pacific. His team are located in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Professionally, he is passionate about fostering long-term partnerships with HR influencers and CEOs to help organisations build diverse teams and inclusive workplaces, which ultimately drive innovation and high-performance.
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The Highest Grossing Mobile Apps of All Time
Peyton Duplechien • 19 Nov 2021 • 5 min read
Apps: you know them, you love them, you use them. Over the past decade, mobile apps in particular have been a fundamental part of our daily lives. This is incredibly great news for companies, as having an app that's widely accessible to your user-base can lead to a huge uptick in revenue. In fact, it's reported that U.S. consumers spent nearly $5.9 billion in 2020 on the top 100 non-game mobile apps offering subscriptions. This staggering number doesn't even factor in lower-grossing apps, or the hugely profitable world of gaming apps.
While the ranking of these apps is constantly in flux, it's likely that you'll recognize some of the top-earners. Maybe you use some of them yourself!
As of now, SensorTower reports that the top 10 highest-grossing apps are:
(Please note that these rankings are constantly shifting, and may change order at any point. However, all of the apps on this list have been consistently high-grossing at the top of their category rankings since their respective release dates.)
Since its release in September 2012, the YouTube app has been a consistent fan favorite for its free and paid subscription options and a wide array of video content. Last month, the YouTube app grossed $80 million in revenue and had 13 million downloads.
While Roblox's revenue has ebbed and flowed in significant waves ever since its worldwide release in May 2011, this interactive gaming app is currently at #2 on the charts. In October 2021, Roblox gained 4 million new downloads and grossed $45 million in revenue.
First released in August 2012, this popular dating app is the highest-ranking this month in its category, beating out others like Bumble and Hinge. While it may be trailing behind YouTube and Roblox's streaming/gaming numbers, Tinder still grossed an impressive $56 million last month and had 2 million downloads worldwide.
VeVe Collectibles
Unlike many of the other apps on this list, VeVe Collectibles is a relatively new product. Making its debut in October 2020, the digital collectibles app has found its way to #4 of the highest-grossing apps a mere year later. Last month the VeVe Collectibles app found itself with 50 thousand new downloads and $8 million in overall revenue.
Released in April 2015, the HBO Max app offers a wide range of subscription prices to its streaming patrons. Last month the mobile app grossed $21 million in revenue and received 2 million downloads.
The popular mobile game Candy Crush Saga has maintained a steady revenue stream since its debut in November 2012, despite coming in a few slots below Roblox in this most recent update. Still, the app has garnered a decently huge monthly revenue of $38 million, plus 2 million new downloads.
First launched in April 2014, the short-form video app Tik Tok has become increasingly popular as an entertainment app over the last few years. While it has come in behind its fellow media app YouTube this time, Tik Tok still grossed a whopping $30 million in revenue and 11 million downloads in October 2021.
Despite having slowly decreased category rank in its app store popularity this year, the mobile game Garena Free Fire has held its own when it comes to overall profit. The app, which was originally released in December 2017, finished off the month of October with revenue totaling $17 million and a gain of 1 million new downloads.
Coming in grossing less than its competitor HBO Max this month, but still much higher than any other streaming apps, is Hulu. Released in June 2010, Hulu has maintained a steady profit margin throughout the years — last month, the app earned $12 million in revenue and had 1 million downloads.
While it may be most commonly associated with its dating services, the social networking app Bumble has grown in usage since its November 2014 launch by the adage of some new features. Along with looking for romantic matches (Bumble Date), users can now make friends (Bumble BFF) and even find new business connections (Bumble Bizz). In October 2021, the Bumble app grossed $16 million in revenue and had 900 thousand downloads.
What Makes an App Downloadable?
Now, what is it that all of these high-grossing apps have in common? Despite crossing several genres and varying in aspects like launch date and general target audience, all of these top-grossing apps are multidimensional and interactive. While Roblox and Tik Tok, for example, are widely different apps, they both feature dynamic ever-changing content and the ability for users to interact with the app and each other.
The Most Powerful Live Answering App: VoiceNation Mobile
When you're ready to cross back from entertainment to business, the new VoiceNation app is ready with these same top-grossing qualities for you to enjoy! Available on both Google Play and the App Store, the VoiceNation app takes all of the one-of-a-kind features of our online platform and makes them mobile. With this app, you can enjoy interactivity in the form of real-time communication with your customers, 24/7/365. You also get to enjoy dynamic elements like ever-changing reports and analytics on your calls. Sort, filter, and tag your calls, track minutes, and return calls with your own VoiceNation number all in one easy-to-use app. Check us out today, and get ready to have the VoiceNation mobile app rock your world!
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Christina Medawar
Seattle native Christina Medawar is founder, artistic director, and flutist for The Sustain Music Project, a chamber music group started in 2018 which connects the community through classical music by creating engaging and interesting musical experiences. Each concert is presented in tandem with a different artistic medium (such as visual arts, food, and dance) and with community-serving nonprofits to link music and life.
Christina just completed her eighth year as flutist in the Houston Grand Opera, as acting principal flute from 2017-2018 and as second flute/piccolo from 2010-2017. She has performed with the Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Opera, the Houston Ballet, and the contemporary ensemble Musiqa in Houston, TX. She can be heard on Houston Grand Opera's recording of the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon's opera "A Coffin in Egypt".
Christina is an avid supporter of music outreach and education. She was a recipient of the Sviatoslav Richter Fund for Entrepreneurial Music Outreach in 2008 from Rice University and was the coordinator for the Just-for-U Music Program (a series of outreach concerts for elementary-aged children) at Rice University for which she received a 2008 Mayor's Volunteer Houston award. Christina also has taught flute students at Rice University and Shoreline Community College.
Christina holds her masters degree from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and her bachelors degree from Manhattan School of Music. Outside of music, Christina enjoys running, cooking, spending time with her husband Stephen and her cat Nori, and chasing after her two adorable kids, Josiah and Linnea.


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When to Call a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian accidents in Massachusetts are on the rise. Around 1,800 pedestrian related accidents occurred in 2022 alone. If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, it is important to know when to call a pedestrian accident lawyer. Here are a few circumstances when it may be advisable to contact your attorney.
Drivers at Fault in Pedestrian Accidents
In most pedestrian accidents in which a pedestrian is hit by a moving vehicle, the drive of that vehicle is at fault. There are various reasons why a driver would be at fault. It is likely that the court will want to know whether there were any opportunities directly beforehand where the driver could have avoided the incident.
If the driver who hit you was behaving negligently or breaking the law at the time of the accident, you may have a strong case for compensation. A pedestrian accident lawyer can help you gather evidence and build a case to hold the driver accountable for their actions.
In order to ensure that you have everything you need to support your case, contact your attorney as soon as possible after an accident. Make sure that you are able to get information on the driver involved, witness statements, and official police reports from the incident.
Injuries Sustained from a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accidents can result from a wide range of injuries, depending on the severity of the accident and the protective measures taken by the pedestrian. Common injuries sustained from pedestrian accidents include:
Head injuries, such as concussions or traumatic brain injuries
Pedestrian accidents can result in very serious injuries and even fatality. For this reason, the state of Massachusetts takes pedestrian accidents very seriously.
Even if it does not feel like sustained serious injuries are serious, call 911 and seek medical help immediately. Internal injuries, such as head injuries, can cause complications down the road that may not initially show up right after your accident. But, the long-term impacts that those injuries can have can be critical.
Unfair Insurance Settlements
Insurance companies may not always offer the expected settlement amount to cover your sustained injuries from a pedestrian accident. A pedestrian accident lawyer can review the offer and help you negotiate for a fair settlement that covers all of your damages.
An experienced pedestrian accident attorney understands what an insurance company needs to provide a fair settlement. This includes documents, medical bills, or statements regarding your accident/injuries.
Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accidents
If the driver who hit you fled the scene, it may be difficult to hold them accountable for your damages. Getting police involved and collecting any witness statements from the accident is important to building a strong case. If the driver is tracked down, your pedestrian accident lawyer can help you build a strong case against them.
Fleeing the scene of an accident in Massachusetts can result in fines and even jail time. In wrongful death cases, the penalty can greatly increase. This can also add additional charges such as hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, or driving on a suspended license.
Wrongful Death Pedestrian Accidents
If a pedestrian was killed during an accident, the family of the victim can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver at fault. Massachusetts law allows spouse, domestic partners, children, financial dependents of the victim, or those entitled to inherit property or assets to file a lawsuit for wrongful death.
An experienced wrongful death attorney can help you receive compensation for anything from medical bills to funeral and burial costs. There may also be the option to receive compensation for non-economic damages, such as loss of companionship. In the case of financial dependents, which can include spouses/partners, compensation can make up for financial loss from victim they financially depended on.
Assessing Your Legal Options from a Pedestrian Accident
Not sure whether you have a case or not? You may have more options than you think. Contact an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer who can offer guidance and advise you on your legal options. They can also help you navigate the legal proceedings that follow which decision you take.
It is important to keep in mind that these cases take time to settle. This means they may not be reliable to cover medical bills from your injuries right away. Cases can take weeks, months, or even years to fully settle.
However, it is also important to keep in mind that there are deadlines for filing a pedestrian accident lawsuit. According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260 section 2A, the Massachusetts statute of limitations for injured pedestrians is three years. That means, pedestrian accident lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident in which the injuries were sustained. Acting quickly to seek legal representation can ensure that you meet these deadlines.
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The Nelson Bay Marlins senior men and women's teams will play their final games of the 2019 AFL Hunter Central Coast season at home this Saturday. The Marlins women, coming off a 5.14 (44) to 0.1 (1) win against Wallsend-West Newcastle last weekend, will face Gosford Tigers at Dick Burwell Oval from noon. The 11th placed Marlins are one spot ahead of Port Stephens Power in the women's competition with five wins from 15 outings so far this season. Power ended its season last weekend with a loss to Killarney Vale. Back in the competition for a second year, Power won three of its 16 games in 2019. The Marlins men, last on the ladder with three wins from 17 games this season, will face Gosford from 2pm. The final game comes off a home loss to Singleton last weekend 18.11 (119) to 7.8 (50).
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Nelson Bay v Singleton at Dick Burwell Oval on August 10. Picture: Facebook/Nelson Bay Marlins AFL Club
The Nelson Bay Marlins senior men and women's teams will play their final games of the 2019 AFL Hunter Central Coast season at home this Saturday.
The Marlins women, coming off a 5.14 (44) to 0.1 (1) win against Wallsend-West Newcastle last weekend, will face Gosford Tigers at Dick Burwell Oval from noon.
The 11th placed Marlins are one spot ahead of Port Stephens Power in the women's competition with five wins from 15 outings so far this season. Power ended its season last weekend with a loss to Killarney Vale. Back in the competition for a second year, Power won three of its 16 games in 2019.
The Marlins men, last on the ladder with three wins from 17 games this season, will face Gosford from 2pm. The final game comes off a home loss to Singleton last weekend 18.11 (119) to 7.8 (50).
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Location: About 30m north west of Llanvihangel Court at the end of the second terrace.
A possibly early C18 coach house, but it is marked as 'Laundry' on the Edward Foster plan of 1881 (see Llanvihangel Court), this may refer to the rear section only.
Red brick with yellow brick dressings on a stone rubble plinth, stone tile roof. Square two storey block with hipped roof. The main elevation has central double coach doors under a segmental head. This is flanked by small paned casement windows. Central lunette over the doors. The side elevation has another pair of doors but is otherwise plain. The rear has a small wing with lean-to roof.
Interior not available for inspection at resurvey (May 1997).
Listed as a good C18 brick coach-house, one of the important group of historic buildings at Llanvihangel Court.


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I first read about fishing the Wenatchee River for summer steelhead from fly-fishing legends such as Bob Arnold and Steve Raymond. Reading their tales of swinging lightly dressed flies on floating lines for free rising autumn steelhead left a remarkable impression on my mind and a desire to fish it like the pioneers of the past.
I went to the Wenatchee River in 1997 for a day of fishing, however after a long period of low run return years, the river was left sterile of fish and my hopes of catching a magnificent Wenatchee steelhead soon went out the window for me. That year, Wenatchee River steelhead was listed as an Endangered Species and the river was closed to steelhead fishing for over a decade. To this day, Wenatchee River wild steelhead is still listed "threatened" within the Upper Columbia. The Wenatchee falls within the Upper Columbia distinct population segment, which are comprised of all naturally produced steelhead as well as six hatchery populations from the Yakima River upstream to the US border.
To this day, Wenatchee River wild steelhead are still listed "threatened" within the Upper Columbia. The Wenatchee falls within the Upper Columbia distinct population segment, which are comprised of all naturally produced steelhead as well as six hatchery populations from the Yakima River upstream to the US border. The status of Steelhead in the Wenatchee has been up and down over the past few years. In 1997 they were listed as endangered but then upgraded to threatened in 2006. A court reversal downgraded the status to endangered in 2007 and then again only to have their current status changed back to threatened in 2009.
As far as my desire of catching a Wenatchee River Steelhead, the best I could hope for was working a stint with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. I got to hold many adult and juvenile steelhead that we had caught, sampled, and tagged in traps and nets; but not with a fly. The work was fun but bittersweet at the same time, knowing that these fish were experiencing an extremely difficult situation with low survival rates.
However, time changes everything and a decade later, the Columbia Basin steelhead has greatly rebounded from their plight during the 1990s. Most biologists cite improved ocean conditions as the main factor influencing increased returns, however freshwater survival has improved as well, likely due to increased spill at main stem dams when steelhead smolts are heading toward the Pacific.
Data�there is no denying it, fish biologists love numbers. In 2001, 28,602 steelhead ascended the Rock Island Dam, the second most since 1977 and stationed a few miles below the mouth of the Wenatchee. There were lots of fish in the Upper Columbia!
However, the Wenatchee remained closed to all fishing because of the ESA listing. But the a surprising trend of returning fish was increasing with time. The 10-year average at Rock Island Dam and Rocky Reach Dam on the Columbia River was now 9,944 and 7,160, respectively. The difference between the two-Chelan PUD operated hydro projects was 2,784 and presumably, these fish were heading into the Wenatchee.
Another dam on the Wenatchee located upstream of the town of Leavenworth is the Tumwater facility. All anadromous fish, including steelhead, are counted as they pass thru the barrier ladder and some are sampled at Tumwater Dam. The 10-year average is 1550. In 2009, a modern-day record 37,796 steelhead passed thru the fish ladder at the Rock Island Dam. Because of the relatively large returns in 2007, the Wenatchee River was reopened. An �emergency� opening to reduce the number of hatchery steelhead returning to the Wenatchee was official and for the first time in over a decade the river was open to fishing.
How can this be? Nobody ever heard of a kill season on bald eagles? Weren�t Upper Columbia steelhead on the same endangered list as our nation's symbol? The difference? Too many hatchery fish! An inferior management byproduct for a quick fix solution using decades of hatchery supplementation trying to repair the destruction of the true wild species.
In order to conserve the genetic material found in naturally produced steelhead, fishery managers were required to remove hatchery fish off the spawning grounds. A steelhead fishery was opened on the Wenatchee in 2009 and 2010, which included 4-fish limits of hatchery steelhead. The latter two years required mandatory retention of hatchery fish, a regulation that didn�t sit well with many fly fishers. After years of practicing catch and release fishing, many could not resort to killing the very fish they prized so much and refused to take part in a kill fishery. Fishery managers conclude that just over 1,000 wild steelhead are needed to seed the available spawning and rearing habitat available to them in the Wenatchee. Too many hatchery fish in the system can cause several problems: using spawning habitat that should be reserved for wild fish-spawning on top of wild fish redds spawning with wild fish which can and will dilute wild fish genetics-occupying rearing space used by wild fish and potential predation issues on ESA listed species (Spring Chinook, Steelhead, and Bull Trout). It is a fallible situation.
Hatchery fish are released to help recover stocks but too many can create a problem for fishery managers. With the help of the angling population, we can reduce the number of hatchery fish through special �emergency opening� fishery. There is nothing to sugar coat here...make no mistake, this fishery is nothing short of a complete kill fishery to reduce the amount of hatchery fish in the system. The Methow River less then a 100 miles to the north is open for the same reason. Remove the hatchery fish (identified by a missing adipose fin)�period. But the alternative isn�t pretty either, which is allowing the hatchery fish to potentially impact wild fish recovery. At least we can fish for steelhead in the Wenatchee River once again and for the time being, perhaps wild steelhead stand a chance at recovery.
In the fall of 2007, I found myself swinging a Green Butt Skunk on a floating line in October on the same water that many fly fishing gurus had done in previous years past. With warm, pleasant days, cool, crisp nights and the feel of fall in the air it felt right to be standing on the slick buttery rock bottom of the Wenatchee. The only difference between now and yesteryear is that instead of just harvesting fruit in the Wenatchee Valley, hatchery steelhead have also become part of the yield. Life as we know it may not always be perfect and the situation that we find ourselves in can at times confront new challenges. When it comes to steelhead, passions ensue and ignite in many anglers. The plight of wild steelhead is constantly at risk. For many doing their work to insure the survival of wild sustainable fish populations we thank you.
The Worley Bugger Fly Company is doing their part to help reduce the number of hatchery fish in an effort to aid wild fish recovery. You can do yours too...book a trip or go on your own and harvest hatchery steelhead in the Wenatchee, Entiat, and/or Methow rivers during the special emergency opening
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