Despite the fact that she now faces a potential federal investigation, Jan Morgan said she has no intention of rolling back a controversial policy at her Hot Springs, Ark., gun range. As she announced last year, The Gun Cave Indoor Shooting Range is a "Muslim-free zone" due to the inherent risks she identified in allowing followers of the faith access to the facility.
In her initial statement, Morgan cited the fact that the Quran contains "109 verses commanding hate, murder and terror against all human beings who refuse to submit or convert to Islam," wondering why she would "hand a loaded gun" to someone whose faith teaches such violence.
Recently, the U.S. Justice Department confirmed it is looking into the situation and could possibly launch an investigation. The DOJ response came after the federal agency received a complaint from the Council on American-Islamic Relations late last year.
The backlash, however, seemed to only strengthen Morgan's resolve. She explained in an interview with The Examiner that she will shut down her business – which has reportedly seen a spike in traffic since she banned Muslims – before putting the lives of its members in jeopardy.
She further addressed CAIR's complaint in a blog post published on her website Saturday. Instead of monitoring her business, she suggested the Justice Department monitor the Hamas-linked organization behind the criticism.
Morgan claimed she has been threatened by both Muslim groups in the past, noting that this has resulted in increased federal scrutiny of her business and personal life. Furthermore, she cited the FBI's advice that she pursue any measures necessary "to protect my life and those in my presence," which she felt included keeping Muslims away from the shooting range.


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Il 27 marzo 2006 Hayakita fu unita con la cittadina di Oiwake, situata anch'essa nel Distretto di Yūfutsu, per formare la nuova cittadina di Abira.

Nel 2004, la città aveva una stima di 5.267 abitanti e una densità di 34.07 abitanti per km². La superficie totale era di 154.61 km².

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Bucklebury Badminton Club
The fastest racket sport in the world
Important COVID update (05/01/2021)
As you will have heard, England has returned to a full lockdown as of 04/01/2021. That means we are not permitted to play team sports and club nights will continue to be suspended until further notice.
As soon as things change we'll be in touch. Please keep an eye on this page and club emails for further details.
Click here for further information and advice from Badminton England.
The Sports Hall,
Elstree School,
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Our project portfolio shows the scope of our work across various sectors. Our clients range from OPW and other government bodies to private individuals and main contractors.
The Dunloe
July 29, 2021 3:46 pm Published by Conservation-Restoration
The Dunloe is a five star award winning hotel in Co Kerry. On the grounds is a medieval castle that had fallen into disrepair over the years. We were contracted to carry out restoration work to enable the castle to be safely utilised by the guests.
The work involved:
Provision of full access scaffold to facilitate works.
Removal and specialist treatment of all plant and ivy growth.
Extensive masonry repairs including removal of stone walls and rebuilding in lime mortar.
Repointing of walls.
Removal of loose render and rendering of exterior walls.
Metal staircase to facilitate access to the top of the castle.
Restoration of timber windows.
We are on the CIF Register of Heritage Contractors and members of the Irish Georgian Society.
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Or maybe not. Maybe the eggs will stay in the nest. That's the slots issue you can't be sure for 100%. But still there must be some strategy for slots gaming to employ! Even regarding this activity to be a pure game of luck.
In this case the strategy for slots is likely to be the entertaining factor for players. Or a key issue for those who need some guide sprocket by all means - whether they play real slot machines or perform them online.
So what's the point in chicken strategy for slots? Let's consider it in the following paragraphs.
The basic principle of chicken strategy for slots lays in the following: you don't perform slots for a long time at one machine - you abandon it, move to the next one and never back to the previous ones.
The name of this strategy is caused by a nickname of the player who runs from one machine to another during the game. Thus we have a "Chicken Behavior" in a casino here.
After all the sessions of chicken strategy for slots are done - you may either leave casino with money/nothing or split the income again. The new equal portions are ready to enter the machines in the next parts of the casinos or some internet slots rooms.
The strategy for slots is rather abstract notion, as it already been mentioned. But still you may employ some recommended procedures in order to vary your regular gameplay and add more fun to it.


With this week's update to CampaignDrive, users will be able to communicate 1-to-1 within the the system. Users and Approvers will now have the option to share print documents directly with specific users. Recipients will not only be able to view shared documents, but open them back up as dynamic templates, for further customizations.
Of course, not every user is meant to have access to every template on the system--that's the whole point! So users on multi-brand systems users will only be able to share their work with other users that they already share a brand with. This is a particular necessity for the increasing number of agencies using CampaignDrive, who often serve many different clients (sometimes even competitors) all on one agency platform.
The ability to share documents with individual users will allow for a more efficient workflow and personalized Best Practices. We hope this new control gives users an improved sense of efficiency, and encourages the centralization of all marketing related collateral.


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Tiyan High School freshman praised for mask-making effort
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Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero commended a local ninth-grader and Guam Girl Scout Emma Flores for making masks for store patrons.
"She realized that some stores implemented a mask policy and you couldn't go in without a mask," Leon Guerrero said. "But a shortage of masks meant not everyone could go to the store."
Flores, with the help of her grandmother and her Girl Scouts troop leader, went to work and made 20 masks in two days. The 15-year-old then turned them over to the store owner to hand out to patrons who didn't have masks, Leon Guerrero said.
More:Governor Leon Guerrero recognizes volunteers in Grab-N-Go free meal program
"Thank you, Emma, for being a COVID hero," the governor said at Friday's press briefing.
"As difficult as times have been for so many, there are always points of light in the darkness. In times of uncertainty and doubt, some engage in acts of goodness and courage that call on us to do the same," Leon Guerrero said.
Previously, the governor thanked the volunteers and Guam Department of Education staff and Sodexo staff for working to provide Grab-N-Go meals to children. The meal program was put in place to help feed students who might not have otherwise had a hot lunch because schools have been closed during the public health emergency.
On Saturday, the governor praised Infusion Coffee and Tea and Good to Go for delivering coffee to ICU and emergency department workers.
Residents are encouraged to post their own stories of generosity and kindness online and use the hashtag #COVIDHeroesGU.
Protective gear needed
Like the rest of the world, Guam is pinched for personal protective equipment. On Wednesday, GovGuam called on the health care community to help with protective gear.
Charles Esteves, the administrator for the Office of Civil Defense, asked dentists, optometrists, veterinarians and others to go through their supply and identify personal protective equipment that can be used by health care providers and first responders.
Several businesses on island have donated masks to health care workers and local law enforcement agencies.
Man, 39, is 128th COVID-19 fatality on Guam Relaxed visitation policies go into effect at Guam Regional Medical City Airport designates two entry points, resumes operations under Pandemic Condition of Readiness 2 As students return to classrooms, safety will be emphasized
The University of Guam on April 8 will be hosting a telethon from 7 to 9 p.m. to raise money to buy protective gear like masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and meals for nurses and support personnel working during the COVID-19 crisis.
The telethon will be live-streamed and donations can be made on the university's Endowment Foundation website, give.uog.edu.


Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu.
This 113-room beachfront retreat is an adults-only resort on the eastern part of the Greek island. Just a 25-minute drive from the city of Corfu and 17 kilometres from Corfu Airport, the property boasts 600 metres of private beach and an updated interior by designer Kristina Zanic. Guests can enjoy beachfront yoga, get active with the resort's personal trainers, or just unwind and lounge by the pool. Rates start from €229 (Dh975). Go to www.domesmiramare.com.
This hotel has reopened following an extensive five-month renovation. Located in the Algarve in Portugal, the lively fishing village of Lagos blends history with golden beaches. The 205 rooms and suites at the Tivoli Lagos are spread across seven buildings and have been given a lift using seaside motifs and soft tones. Kick back by the pool or beach, tackle the resort's water sports or play a round of golf, it's all available here. There are four restaurants and bars and a wellness centre, too. Rates start from €284 (Dh1,210). Go to www.tivolihotels.com/en.
This is the first DoubleTree by Hilton property in France and is situated on the banks of the Aude river, offering guests panoramic views of the quaint town that is accessible only by a pedestrian bridge across the water. The fortified city of Carcassonne is a Unesco World Heritage Site famous for its stout walls, Gothic cathedrals and medieval castles. The 88-room hotel has an indoor pool, fully equipped spa and fitness centre. Rates start from €145 (Dh617). Go to www.doubletree3.hilton.com.
This 126-room hotel is just a few months old and is located in the emerging Stadthofe-Quartier of Hamburg, near shopping districts. It's housed in the six-storey former Ministry for Urban Development building, which dates back to 1888. It's also home to a French brasserie and an Asian restaurant. Guests can enjoy views of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the harbour, and beyond, from the property's rooftop. There are five room categories, and rates start from €198 (Dh843). Go to www.designhotels.com.


If you ever had a chance to participate in a workshop with human rights activist Avetik Ishkhanyan, you will not forget how he presents human rights violations using Hovhannes Tumanyan's works. In a few days Hovhannes Tumanyan's 150th anniversary will be celebrated and our interview with the human rights activist is about the works of the Armenian poet. The details are in the video, and they will not only recall what kind of violations Hovhannes Tumanyan presented, and how he had presented Armenia a decade ago, but also how Avetik Ishkhanyan recites it.


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Even as the Venezuelan opposition has refused to enter into dialogue on the government's terms, President Nicolas Maduro has strived to cast his administration as a legitimate arbiter of the recent unrest. However, this is proving difficult as both sides of the dispute seem to have different views of its cause.
At the Caracas meeting yesterday that he had previously billed as a "National Peace Conference," Maduro lamented that members of the opposition did not show up, El Universal reports. The president stressed that he had called for dialogue "without conditions…as open and tolerant as possible." Nevertheless, he expressed hope that opposition figures would join in the future, saying: "No one has any excuse to say no to dialogue."
However, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD) coalition has a different account of events. The Miami Herald reports:
MUD Executive Director Ramon Guillermo Aveledo said his organization received the invitation after 10 p.m. Tuesday and that the government had not laid out an agenda.
Aveledo said he tried to get clarity from the vice president's office on Wednesday, to no avail. But he underscored that the opposition wants to talk.
"It's time to face the crude reality and speak sincerely and seriously," Aveledo wrote to the government, "without tricks or hidden cards, and with clear rules and transparency."
He also said any negotiations would need to start with a clear agenda and be moderated by a "national or international" arbiter.
The day before yesterday, MUD leader Henrique Capriles released a list of 10 "proposals to advance" the country. It includes calls to de-politicize the armed forces, disarm "paramilitary groups" and free student protesters and others arrested during the recent unrest.
Meanwhile, the government has continued to focus on the violence committed by elements of the opposition, rather than its legitimate criticisms. Much of its response to protests has included hyperbolic rhetoric, including attempts to blame the violence on right-wing paramilitary groups in Colombia, elevate the death toll to some 50 people without citing supporting evidence, and blame the opposition's momentum on endorsements by cultural elites.
With both sides still speaking different languages, it really is no wonder that a meaningful dialogue has yet to take place in Venezuela. As today's Washington Post notes, there is a chance that the upcoming carnival season could sap the protest movement of its energy, but even then its underlying motives are not likely to disappear so easily.
In some good news for Venezuela, the prospect that state agents accused of using disproportionate force against protesters will be met with total impunity seems to have faded somewhat. As the New York Times reports, the country's attorney general has accused seven detained members of the National Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN) of responsibility for the February 12 death of two protesters.
A plan submitted to the OAS' Permanent Council to hold an immediate meeting over the situation in Venezuela, which was submitted earlier this week by the government of Panama, has been suspended. According to EFE, the government of Venezuela submitted a complaint alleging that the motion was made without the presence of the head of the OAS council, Dominican Ambassador Pedro Verges.
After asking every member of his cabinet to submit their resignation on Tuesday, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa has signaled that he does not intend to announce the specifics of his planned shakeup immediately. As El Comercio reports, Vice President Jorge Glas told reporters yesterday that the president plans to "take his time" in evaluating his new cabinet moving forward.
Not everyone in Mexico is thrilled about the recent capture of drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. According to Animal Politico, yesterday saw hundreds of protesters in the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan -- as well as the city of Guamuchil -- gather to call for his release. However, there is reason to be suspicious of their motives for demonstrating; the news site notes that in the latter city protesters were bussed in by anonymous interests, and received a t-shirt and snack for their participation.
The Wall Street Journal reports on the ongoing conflict between retired General Angel Vivas and government forces in Venezuela. Vivas is accused of endorsing violence after posting a tweet advising opposition protestors to string up wires across roads to prevent motorcycle passengers from crossing them.
The first Latin American pope, Pope Francis I, has weighed in on the conflict in Venezuela. Speaking at the end of his usual weekly audience yesterday, the pope expressed his hope that "violence and hostility will cease as soon as possible." He also called on the country to exhibit "mutual forgiveness and sincere dialogue" to facilitate dialogue, as the BBC reports.
Reuters features a comprehensive explainer on the recent military corruption scandals in Colombia, and the resulting purge of the army's high command by President Juan Manuel Santos. The news agency does a good job of placing the incidents in the context of the recent "false positives" scandal, noting that they come at an extremely inopportune moment for the Colombian army's reputation.
Following up on the recent attempted assassination of the Colombian left-wing Patriotic Union party's presidential candidate on Sunday, Semana has a top notch analysis of the political landscape in the country, arguing that the left there still faces serious obstacles to democratic participation. According to the magazine, these must be overcome in order to give a clear signal to the FARC rebels at the negotiating table in Havana that power can in fact be obtained by the ballot rather than the bullet.
Ahead of Uruguay's general elections in October, the ruling Frente Amplio (FA) coalition appears set to maintain its status as the most popular political force in the country. El Pais reports that if the vote were held today, according to a new survey by local pollster Equipos Mori, FA ex-president Tabare Vazquez would win with the support of 44 percent of respondents compared to 26 percent for the likely National Party candidate, Vazquez's biggest competitor.
Peru is once again in the news for large-scale demonstrations, this time in the south-central region of Cusco. La Republica reports that some 50,000 people flooded the capital city of Cusco to call for the government to fulfill promises to invest more in the region, citing plans to build a gas pipeline as well as an international airport.
Police in southern Chile have discovered human remains near a former German enclave which investigators believe may be the traces of disappeared dissidents of the Pinochet dictatorship, AFP reports.


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A Janusia a Malpighiales rendjébe és a malpighicserjefélék (Malpighiaceae) családjába tartozó nemzetség.

Rendszertani eltérés
Korábban a Cottsia nemzetségbeli fajokból három, a Janusia növénynemzetségbe tartozott; azonban a "The Plant List" című forrás még mindig ide sorolja azokat a fajokat is. Emiatt ebben a szócikkben 11, míg a TPL-ben 14 elfogadott faj van.

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A nemzetségbe az alábbi 11 faj tartozik:

Janusia amazonica Griseb.
Janusia anisandra (A. Juss.) Griseb.
Janusia caudata Griseb.
Janusia christianeae W.R.Anderson
Janusia guaranitica (A.St.-Hil.) A.Juss.
Janusia janusioides W.R. Anderson
Janusia lindmanii W.R. Anderson
Janusia mediterranea (Vell.) W.R.Anderson
Janusia occhionii W.R. Anderson
Janusia prancei W.R. Anderson
Janusia schwannioides W.R. Anderson

Források
Janusia Juss. The Plant List

Malpighicserjefélék
Növénynemzetségek


Now-a-days every aspect of the day-to-day life is influenced in one way or the other by the computers. Astrology is also not left unturned. Computers had provided a major & drastic change in the field of astrology. Many computer giants along with many renowned astrologers had developed many astrological software to make the astrological calculations as a Childs play. Accurate calculations are a boon to astrology. More accurate the calculations, more accurate are the predictions. As to err is to human so many astrologers are relying on computers.
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WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV PRIMER 11/21: Javier's preview & predictions for Reigns vs. Big E, Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair, Survivor Series matches, more
BY JAVIER MACHADO, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR
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WWE Survivor Series. The ONE time a year that Superstars from Raw and Smackdown go head-to-head in direct competition to pridefully defend the honor of the brand they've called home for thirty thirty-one whole days. Each champion faces his counterpart on the other brand and two carefully curated hastily slapped together teams, five men and five women from each brand, fight in an elimination tag team match hoping to be the team that survives. All of this hot action comes to us live from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, better known to us as mankind's greatest achievement, the WWE Thunderdome the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
All joking aside, Survivor Series on November 21, 2021, will also see the WWE commemorate the Rock's debut at Survivor Series 1996 which makes me think there will be some sort of involvement by him even if it's just a video although I think there might me more to it if you read on to find out. Also, of special note is the match-up of champions Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair as the WWE has heavily pushed rumored behind the scenes bad blood that exist between the two leading to what should, hopefully, be an interesting match.
Big E (c) vs. Roman Reigns (c)
Story in a nutshell: It's the one time a year that Raw and Smackdown go head-to-head in direct competition and in this match the (Raw) WWE Champion, Big E takes on the (Smackdown) Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
Along the way to this match, The New Day and the Bloodline clashed on Smackdown. As a result, Kofi Kingston was injured and the newly crowned King of the Ring, Xavier Woods, was forced to go at it alone. The Bloodline destroyed Xavier's King of the Ring paraphernalia in order to humiliate him. Xavier dared Roman Reign to confront him face to face, one on one, but it was a trap since Xavier had Big E lurking in the wings leading to a confrontation between Big E and Reigns prior to this match.
Prediction and analysis: I STRONGLY believe that if you want to really make Big E work as someone you are keeping in your championship rotation, he needs to win. A loss by Reigns here costs him a lot less equity than what Big E would gain. If you had a hot babyface coming up soon, by all means, continue protecting Reigns, but since Reigns will have matches against Rock and Brock Lesnar first, it will be a while and the loss to Big E will be long forgotten by the time he drops the title. That said, my prediction is that Reigns wins, probably with the Usos's help and the Rock comes out to confront him.
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (c)
Story in a nutshell: It's the one time a year that Raw and Smackdown go head-to-head in direct competition and in this match the Raw Women's Champion, Becky Lynch takes on the Smackdown Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair.
They've been playing into the reported backstage heat that Charlotte Flair has backstage, that nobody likes working with her and that there is real life animosity between her and Becky Lynch. This led to an awkward TV moment when the two exchanged their championship belts and the skit seemingly went awry.
Prediction and analysis: This is going to have a non-finish, isn't it? If you are going to continue trying to get Becky booed, she can take the loss and deny it meant anything when she goes back to Raw. Charlotte then can crow about beating her rival further adding to her heat.
Men's Raw Team: Seth Rollins, Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, and Austin Theory vs. Men's Smackdown Team: Drew McIntyre, Jeff Hardy, King Woods, Happy Corbin, and Sheamus, Survivor Series Elimination match
Story in a nutshell: It's the one time a year that Raw and Smackdown go head-to-head in direct competition and in this match members of Team Raw face members Team Smackdown in an elimination match hoping to be the last team standing.
When the Raw team was announced, Dominik and Rey Mysterio were originally on the team. Adam Pearce thought twice about having Dominik on the team, wanting someone who was a former champion. Dominik was forced to defend his spot against Bobby Lashley. It did not go well for Dominik. Rey, in order to defend his son's honor, fought Lashley and lost. Pearce the tossed Rey off of the team and replaced him with the first wrestler he saw, the non-champion Austin Theory.
The Smackdown team faced a little drama of its own with Jeff Hardy and Happy Corbin having issues with each other. Sheamus won the last open spot by defeating Ricochet, Jinder Mahal, and Cesaro with the help of his fanboy, Ridge Holland.
Prediction and analysis: Adam Pearce made a point that last year's Smackdown team failed to eliminate a single member of the Raw team, so I think the Smackdown team wins.
Women's Raw Team: Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Carmella, and Queen Zelina vs. Women's Smackdown Team: Sasha Banks, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, Natalya, and Toni Storm, Survivor Series Elimination match
Over on Smackdown, newcomer Aliyah was originally supposed to be on the team. However, due to her association with Naomi, she was cut from the team and replace by Toni Storm by Sonya Deville. (Sonya has a hate-on for Naomi). Also adding to their drama, Shotzi "no longer Blackheart" blamed her recent loss to Charlotte on Sasha Banks and attacked her. This led to a match between the two, but Sonya ordered them to shake hand when it was all over. Sasha shock Shotzi's hand and immediately delivered a backstabber likely carrying the bad blood into this match.
Prediction and analysis: Since most of the drama involves the Smackdown team I think they win. Toni Storm also has a match with Charlotte coming up, and if Toni is going to be Charlotte's next feud it would make sense for Toni to be the sole survivor. Shotzi and Banks will end up eliminating each other and nobody cares about Baszler and Natalya (from the company's perspective) so that makes sense. Assuming of course, they have any inkling of a plan beyond this PPV.
Damien Priest (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (c)
Story in a nutshell: It's the one time a year that Raw and Smackdown go head-to-head in direct competition and in this match the (Raw) United States Champion, Damien Priest takes on the (Smackdown) Intercontinental Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura.
Over on Raw, Damien Priest has been feuding with "Why the Hell are we still calling him" T-Bar. This has awakened the darkness or "Damien" inside of Priest giving him a newfound edge. Meanwhile, Shinsuke has Rick Boogs playing guitar for him as he makes his entrance and to cheer him on mid match.
Prediction and analysis: This newfound darkness Priest has discovered can be a prelude to a heel turn. Priest can snap on Boogs and either win in brutal fashion or lose by getting himself disqualified. Whatever the win/loss result, Priest triumphs in the end.
Randy Orton & Riddle (c) vs. Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso (c)
Story in a nutshell: It's the one time a year that Raw and Smackdown go head-to-head in direct competition and in this match the Raw Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro takes on the Smackdown Tag Team Champions, the Usos.
Randy Orton and Riddle have been embroiled with several teams coming after them seemingly setting up a four-way dance between them AJ Styles and Omos, the Street Profits, and Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Orton has warned Riddle that his recent action may cost the titles. Meanwhile Jey and Jimmy Uso have been tied up with the New Day.
Prediction and analysis: I think you want to keep RK-Bro strong coming out of this unless they are going to start setting up the breakup of the team. Riddle can do something to cost them the match sowing the seeds of discontent. Since Riddle and Orton will eventually face each other at or by WrestleMania, a long-drawn-out breakup can start here.
The Rock 25th Anniversary Battle Royal
Story in a nutshell: Twenty-five men drawn from both brands try to eliminate each other by tossing one another over the top rope until only one man survives and he will get Rock Bottomed.
This match is being held in honor of 25th anniversary of the Rock's debut at the Survivor Series 1996. Other than Sami Zayne, the contestants have not been announced as of writing. (After all the cuts, do they even HAVE 25 men not already booked?)
Prediction and analysis: I believe Von Wagner has already made an appearance backstage, so I think it's either him or Sami Zayne. If Zayne wins, there is NO WAY he doesn't get hit by a Rock Bottom at the end of the match.
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Occupy protestors during a demonstration at the UC Davis campus in November.
As Occupy Wall Street spread across the nation last fall, sparking protests in more than 70 cities, the Department of Homeland Security began keeping tabs on the movement. An internal DHS report entitled "SPECIAL COVERAGE: Occupy Wall Street," dated October of last year, opens with the observation that "mass gatherings associated with public protest movements can have disruptive effects on transportation, commercial, and government services, especially when staged in major metropolitan areas." While acknowledging the overwhelmingly peaceful nature of OWS, the report notes darkly that "large scale demonstrations also carry the potential for violence, presenting a significant challenge for law enforcement."
The five-page report – contained in 5 million newly leaked documents examined by Rolling Stone in an investigative partnership with WikiLeaks – goes on to sum up the history of Occupy Wall Street and assess its "impact" on everything from financial services to government facilities. Many of the observations are benign, and appear to have been culled from publicly available sources. The report notes, for instance, that in Chicago "five women were arrested after dumping garbage taken from a foreclosed home owned by Bank of America in the lobby one of the bank's branches," and that "OWS in New York staged a 'Millionaires March,' from Zucotti Park to demonstrate outside the homes of some of the city's richest residents."
But the DHS also appears to have scoured OWS-related Twitter feeds for much of their information. The report includes a special feature on what it calls Occupy's "social media and IT usage," and provides an interactive map of protests and gatherings nationwide – borrowed, improbably enough, from the lefty blog Daily Kos. "Social media and the organic emergence of online communities," the report notes, "have driven the rapid expansion of the OWS movement."
The most ominous aspect of the report, however, comes in its final paragraph:
"The growing support for the OWS movement has expanded the protests' impact and increased the potential for violence. While the peaceful nature of the protests has served so far to mitigate their impact, larger numbers and support from groups such as Anonymous substantially increase the risk for potential incidents and enhance the potential security risk to critical infrastructure (CI). The continued expansion of these protests also places an increasingly heavy burden on law enforcement and movement organizers to control protesters. As the primary target of the demonstrations, financial services stands the sector most impacted by the OWS protests. Due to the location of the protests in major metropolitan areas, heightened and continuous situational awareness for security personnel across all CI sectors is encouraged."
It's never a good thing to see a government agency talk in secret about the need to "control protestors" – especially when that agency is charged with protecting the homeland against terrorists, not nonviolent demonstrators exercising their First Amendment rights to peaceable dissent. From the notorious Cointelpro operations of the 1960s to the NYPD's recent surveillance of Muslim Americans, the government has a long and disturbing history of justifying the curtailing of civil liberties under the cover of perceived, and often manufactured, threats ("the potential security risk to critical infrastructure). What's more, there have been reports that Homeland Security played an active role in coordinating the nationwide crackdown on the Occupy movement last November – putting the federal government in the position of targeting its own citizens in the name of national security. There is not much of a bureaucratic leap, if history is any guide, between a seemingly benign call for "continuous situational awareness" and the onset of a covert and illegal campaign of domestic surveillance.


This webinar provided an overview of several ongoing collaborative efforts associated with acute and subchronic inhalation toxicity testing, with emphasis on available human cell-based and in silico methodologies, considerations of dosimetry, and developing technologies that could provide predictive test methods in the future. The webinar also presented a case study describing a source-to-outcome approach that uses in vitro and in silico methods to refine inhalation risk assessment for point of contact toxicity.
Amy Clippinger, Ph.D., PETA International Science Consortium, Ltd.
Paul Hinderliter, Ph.D., DABT, Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
The webinar was organized on behalf of ICCVAM by NICEATM.


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Sixteen Turkish natural stone companies will be visiting Australia between the 17th and 22nd of November. Australian architects, interior designers, joinery industry representatives, contractors, and stone consultants will have a chance to have one-to-one meetings with Turkish natural stone company executives.
The visit is organised by the Istanbul Mineral Exporters' Association (IMIB), a professional, non-profit association which deals with all export activities in the minerals sector with 4500 members.
Turkey is situated on the Alpine Belt where the world's richest marble deposits are found and is among the world's oldest natural stone producers.
Alacakaya
The company has 300,000 sqm per annum production capacity with a number of quarries and world class process facilities. The US Senate and various Australian shopping malls are among the sites decorated with Alacakaya's products.
Exporting mosaics and tiles to eighteen countries, including Italy, with 800,000 sqm per annum capacity and fifty kinds of natural stones in various colour ranges.
CK Marble
120,000 sqm per annum production capacity and quarries in Afyon, CK exports marble, blocks and mosaics to the U.S., Far East and Europe.
Emmioglu Marble
With one million sqm per annum capacity, Emmioglu is one of Turkey's largest natural stone companies, exporting to countries such as Australia, Singapore and Israel.
Mermeryap
Processing and exporting 50,000 sqm of marble, limestone, onyx, and travertine per annum to respond to designers and architectural needs.
Manufacturer, quarry owner and supplier, NSI has completed projects all over the world including China.
Savas Mermer
Rich Turkish, Italian, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Spanish marble stock held in warehouses. Currently supplying cut to size marble to projects across the world.
Stone Group
With 40,000 sqm annual capacity, Stone Group exports natural stones to Mexico, Romania, Australia, China, Singapore, Panama, South Korea and Italy.
Anadolu Marble
With 300,000 sqm per annum production capacity, Anadolu Marble manufacture blocks, raw and polished slabs, cut to size and delivered all over the world.
Ciftyildiz
Ciftyildiz Group supplies the world through its twelve raw material facilities, two factories, three sales warehouses in Turkey and two sales warehouses overseas and employs over 300 people.
Extra Natural Stone
15,000 sqm production facility and 120,000 sqm per annum output. Extra Natural Stone exports marble blocks, tiles, and slabs to the U.S., Germany, Qatar and Israel.
Hurok Marble
With its eight quarries, Hurok exports blocks, slabs, tiles, travertine, marble, onyx and dolomite to the U.S., Australia and Asia.
Leo Marbles
120,000 sqm per annum capacity and exporting to Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Italy, the U.K. and Australia.
NOVA TMG MARBLE
NOVA TMG produces marble in the form of blocks, slabs and cut-to-size products and exports to 15 countries around the world.
Ozmersan
200,000 sqm per annum production and export of Yellow travertine, Noce travertine, Irish Cream travertine, Gold River travertine, Sivas Onyx, Red Onyx and Irish Black Marble.
Silkar
With six marble quarries, Silkar also produces different colours of Turkish marbles, as well as marble mosaics at two of their factories under the AKDO brand.
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Reqiuem, Netflix's new co-production with the BBC arrives on our screens this weekend, and judging by its new trailer, it's set to be an atmospheric box set.
The series follows young cellist Matilda, played by Lydia Wilson (Star Trek Beyond, About Time), who has her life turned upside down by her mother's inexplicable suicide. In the wake of the tragedy, Matilda begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself, embarking on a quest that leads her to a Welsh village. 23 years ago, a toddler disappeared there, never to be seen again. But what does this place haunted by its own past have to do with Matilda's exploration of her own identity?
Matilda is joined on her journey to discover the truth by loyal best friend Hal (Joel Fry) and Nick (James Frecheville), another stranger in town who may not be all that he seems. The rest of the cast includes Clare Rushbrook (Rose), Tara Fitzgerald (Hilary), Richard Harrington (Aron), Joanna Scanlan (Janice), Brendan Coyle (Kendrick), Sian Reese Williams (Trudy), Dyfan Dwyfor (Ed) and Ifan Huw Thomas (Harry).
The programme is the latest co-production between the BBC and Netflix, following viking drama The Last Kingdom. It premieres on Friday 2nd February on BBC One at 9pm, with Netflix releasing the series in other countries.
Filming has begun on Requiem, a new co-production between the BBC and Netflix.
The streaming giant is increasingly co-producing projects with broadcasters around the world, as it looks to build its catalogue of exclusive titles that it can distribute worldwide. UK broadcasters have been a key part of that strategy, from E4's Game Face to ITV's Paranoia. The BBC has also teamed up with Netflix on The Last Kingdom. Now, hot on the heels of that programme's return for a second season, Netflix has also boarded psychological thriller Requiem.
Filming started this week in Newport on the six-part series, which is written by Kris Mrksa (The Slap, Underbelly) and directed by Mahalia Belo (Volume, Ellen).
Matilda is joined on her journey to discover the truth by loyal best friend Hal (Joel Fry) and Nick (James Freecheville), another stranger in town who may not be all that he seems. The rest of the cast includes Clare Rushbrook (Rose), Tara Fitzgerald (Hilary), Richard Harrington (Aron), Joanna Scanlan (Janice), Brendan Coyle (Kendrick), Sian Reese Williams (Trudy), Dyfan Dwyfor (Ed) and Ifan Huw Thomas (Harry).
The programme was commissioned by BBC One and is co-produced by New Pictures (The Missing, Indian Summers) and Netflix in association with all3media International. It will air on the BBC in the UK, with Netflix releasing the series in all other countries.


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Q: What Javascript / jQuery Event Should I Look For To Detect Form Field Filled Programmatically by Javascript / jQuery? If this is an email input field on my form:
<input autofocus="" class="emailinput form-control" id="id_email"
       maxlength="254" name="email" required="" type="email">

I am trying to detect if the value changes AT ALL - particularly if the user used Javascript / jQuery / whatever to change it.
I watch for these events:
$("#id_email").on('input blur change paste keyup keydown keypress DOMAttrModified propertychange', function(e) {
    console.log('Email field value changed!');
})

Then do this...
$('#id_email').val('" onMouseOver="alert(1);')

and sure enough, the text " onMouseOver="alert(1); gets inserted without being detected.
What event should I be looking for to detect if a form field changes as the result of programmatically being inserted (by Javascript / jQuery for example)?
Edit
What is my use-case?
I am trying to provide a stupid-simple first line of defense against Cross-site Scripting (Reflected) attacks that prevent bots / tools from  programmatically submitting known vulnerabilities into forms.
A bot / tool is going to try to do this undetected. That's why I was wondering if there's a way to detect if a field changes as a result of javascript.

A: input event should work every direct input change, but running jquery .val changes will not fire the input change event.
You can manually trigger the value change event on input using .trigger('input').

$("#id_email").on('input', function(e) {
    console.clear();
    console.log('Email field value changed! - ' + e.target.value);
})

$("#id_email").val('test@test.com').trigger('input');
<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.3.1/jquery.min.js"></script>

<input autofocus="" class="emailinput form-control" id="id_email" maxlength="254" name="email" required="" type="email">

A: As far as I know, there's no native way to detect programatic changes on inputs, the events have to be emitted manually from the code that modifies the input's value.
To force the event emission programmatically use jQuery's trigger function as in:
$('#id_email').val('" onMouseOver="alert(1);');
$('#id_email').trigger('input');

You can trigger any event and the attached handlers would execute.
For detecting programatic changes you can see this answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/16013352/1714951, although it has side effects of disrupting the interaction on the input and I'd recommend against it because it modifies the DOM element.
Another approach you could take is to "poll" for the value of the input with an interval to detect changes, but that adds too much load to my liking in terms of performance.
I'm not sure what your usecase is though.

A: I think I might have found a solution parsed from this answer. It seems to prevent me from fill the form fields with Javascript / jQuery ($('#id_email').val('" onMouseOver="alert(1);')).
No idea about the implications though.
Object.defineProperty(document.querySelector("#id_email"), "value", {
    set: function (text) {
        return this.defaultValue = "";
    }
});

or just remove the return completely?.

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complex shapes: MIM and CIM allow for the free design of three-dimensional shapes like injection molding. Since MIM and CIM are a molding process, the additional product shape does not increase the cost. If weight reduction is achieved by shape design, the cost will decrease, which makes MIM and CIM ideal for combining more than one individual part into a multi-functional part. One of the ways. MIM and CIM design rules are very close to injection molding, making it easy to adapt to three-level complex metal parts.
Dimensional precision: The near net netting accuracy of MIM and CIM is usually ±0.5% of the size. Some dimensional features can reach ±0.3%. As with other technologies, high precision means higher cost, so it is recommended to moderately relax the dimensional tolerances if it can be used. Tolerances that MIM and CIM cannot directly satisfy can be achieved by subsequent processing.
Thin-walled products: Wall thicknesses of less than 6 mm are suitable for MIM and CIM. A thicker outer wall is also possible, but the process time will increase a lot and the material cost will increase. Thin walls below 0.5 mm can also be achieved with MIM and CIM, and Fuchi Hi-Tech can achieve 0.2mm extremely thin-walled products (but have a certain dependence on the shape of the specific product).
Weight: MIM and CIM are suitable for parts weighing less than 100 grams, and less than 50 grams is the most common application. However, parts weighing up to 250 grams can also be used in MIM and CIM processes. Raw materials are a key cost factor for MIM and CIM processes. The early stages of MIM and CIM product design tend to minimize the weight of components. As with plastic products, the weight of parts can be reduced by the core and bracket without compromising product integrity. MIM and CIM are outstanding in terms of extremely small and micro-components, and weights of less than 0.1 gram are also possible. Products with a length of more than 250mm can also be achieved.
Batch size: For MIM and CIM products, mold and pre-product development processes are required for MIM and CIM processes, so for small batches of products (less than a few thousand pieces per year), it usually affects decision making. process. MIM and CIM can be realized very economically from a small production of tens of thousands of pieces per year to a production of tens of millions of pieces. Fuchi Hi-Tech has undertaken a number of MIM and CIM products with annual requirements of over 10 million pieces.
Wide range of raw materials: MIM can handle many materials, including ferroalloys, stainless steel, copper, KOVAR alloys, superalloys, and hard alloys.
Design Support: Fuchi Hi-Tech provides customers with one-stop services from product design and material selection, product development, small batch trial production to high volume production.


Epstein was introduced to Eliot by a mutual friend. Eliot sat for Epstein in 1951, and Epstein later recalled these sittings with pleasure. Eliot was interested in the development of Epstein's work and accompanied him to the foundry where "Madonna and Child" was being cast in lead.The bust of T.S. Eliot is on display at The New Art Gallery Walsall.


Abbotsford – UPDATE SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 – After an extensive investigation, Abbotsford Police Department Major Crime Detectives have charged two men in connection with the December 2017 arson at the Fruiticana Grocery Store on Bourquin Crescent.
Scott Kenneth Campbell (43 yrs) and Stephen Turner (44 yrs) (neither from Abbotsford) have been arrested and charged with Arson.
DECEMBER 19 2017 UPDATE – Further to the fire on the 2700 block of Bourquin Crescent. A building was under construction and the Major Crime Unit (MCU) of the Abbotsford Police Department continues to investigate this arson. Currently they are looking for a vehicle of interest that was captured by area video surveillance. The vehicle is believed to be a light-coloured 2000 to 2006 GMC Yukon with a faulty right brake light (see photos). Investigators are looking for information about that vehicle, its owner and any occupants the morning of the arson.
DECEMBER 15 UPDATE – APD now believe the fire was arson.Suspects were seen running down Ventura Avenue after the blaze started.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbotsford Police at 604 859 5225 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477.
ORIGINAL STORY – Significant smoke and water damage to the Fruiticana building on the 2700 block of Bourquin Cresent. The fire was called in around 4AM Friday morning.
No one was hurt, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Q: Use PerfMon to connect to a Remote Computer I want to use PerfMon to connect to a Remote Computer.  What ports do I need to have open in my Firewall to be able to connect?

A: I believe it is port TCP/139. Check out this KB article for reference.

A: too late to answer..but hope it will help people who are still searching
http://www.practicalsqldba.com/2012/09/how-to-connect-perfmon-to-remote.html


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require 'rails/generators/base'
require 'rails/generators/migration'
require 'active_record'

module Roleplayer #:nodoc:
  module Generators #:nodoc:
    class Base < Rails::Generators::Base #:nodoc:
      include Rails::Generators::Migration

      def self.source_root
        @_roleplayer_source_root ||= File.expand_path(File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), 'roleplayer', generator_name, 'templates'))
      end

      # Required interface for Rails::Generators::Migration
      def self.next_migration_number(dirname) #:nodoc:
        if ActiveRecord::Base.timestamped_migrations
          Time.now.utc.strftime("%Y%m%d%H%M%S")
        else
          "%.3d" % (current_migration_number(dirname) + 1)
        end
      end

    end
  end
end

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Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is also known as polytetramethylene succinate. Polybutylene succinate is obtained by the polymerization of the butylene succinate. Polybutylene succinate is a thermoplastic polymer resin which belongs to the polyester family. Polybutylene succinate is biodegradable aliphatic polyester. Polybutylene succinate has the property similar to that of polypropylene. Polybutylene succinate is highly flexible and heat resistant in nature. Polybutylene succinate can be used as a matrix polymer or as a modifier. Polybutylene succinate is used as a blend partner in combination with the polylactic acid (PLA). Polybutylene succinate finds a wide range of applications in the manufacturing of non-woven's, textile, fiber, consumer goods, automotive interiors, electrics and electronics, packaging and diapers among others.
The growing plastic industry is expected to boost the overall demand for polybutylene succinate. Polybutylene succinate is widely used in the packaging industry. The growing demand for the attractive packaging of various products especially for attracting the customers has augmented the overall growth of the polybutylene succinate market in the coming future. The growing automobile industry is further expected to boost the overall demand for the polybutylene succinate. The growing demand for the light weight automobile in order to achieve fuel efficiency is expected to further drive the overall growth of the polybutylene market. The automobile interiors are manufactured using the polybutylene succinate. Various consumer goods are also manufactured using the polybutylene succinate. Polybutylene succinate remains stable even at high temperature owing to which, it is widely used in manufacturing of the various consumer goods such as microwave utensils. There is recent increase in the demand for the polybutylene succinate to manufacture the important electrical and electronic components. Polybutylene succinate is also used widely for the packaging of various pharmaceutical drugs. This packaging prevents the drug from contamination as well as helps in the safe transportation of the medicines.
Europe is the largest manufacturer of the polybutylene succinate. Owing to the presence of many manufacturing companies with huge production capacity Europe is the leading manufacturer of the polybutylene succinate. North America is the next largest manufacturer of the polybutylene succinate. Asia Pacific is the third largest manufacturer of the polybutylene succinate. Owing to the increasing presence of the polybutylene succinate China is expected to be the major producer of the thermoplastic in the coming future. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for the polybutylene succinate.


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Stories of RSCN from 50 Years
The Story of Azraq Killifish
Azraq Killifish Aphanius Sirhani, is a rare and endemic species of freshwater fish named after Wadi Al Sirhan that extends east to the Azraq Wetland Reserve. This species does not exist anywhere in the world except in Azraq Oasis. Read the full story >>>>
The Launch of "Earth Hour" Campaign in Jabal Amman
For the 9th year, RSCN organizes the "Earth Hour 2016" campaign in Jabal Amman, under the sponsorship of Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Read more >>>>
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Solutions to Jordan's Climate Change Challenges?
As an arid, resource poor nation, Jordan has historically relied on foreign countries to provide basic energy needs, along with other resources. As recently as 2012, Jordan still imported nearly 97 percent of its energy, most of it coming from fossil fuels. Read more >>>>
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The Woman Who Lived in a Giant Tree for Two Years
Our inculturation as "moderns" sometimes leads us to view unconventional people in a misguided light. Portrayed as a tree-hugging radical, Julia "Butterfly" Hill is a well-known environmental activist and writer, best-known for her two-year long "tree-sit" occupation of a 200-foot tall ancient redwood tree in Humboldt County, California, to save it from being cut down by loggers. Read more >>>>
A 21-Year Old is Cleaning Up Our Oceans
21-year-old Boyan Slat found a way to actually clean up our planet's oceans. The largest ocean cleanup in history will begin by 2020. Read more >>>>
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Through the development of eco-tourism in protected areas, the RSCN aims at creating employment opportunities and providing socio-economic benefits to local communities. This helps encourage greater community support toward protected areas and discourage activities that threaten nature, such as overgrazing and hunting, in addition to creating financial returns that contribute to nature conservation programs. Not far from Azraq Wetland Reserve, Azraq Eco-Lodge receives visitors throughout the year.
Azraq Eco-Lodge needs to build a secure warehouse to store some of the materials and tools used in its eco-tourism operations, such as maintaining bicycles and storing mattresses, extra beds among many other items.
For more information, check it out!
• Rummana Campsite is opening in Dana Biosphere Reserve.
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Nature Knights Program
One of the educational programs that launched by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and targeting students (male and female) from the age of 12-15 years. The program aims at building a generation connected to the reserve and qualified scientifically and technically to support nature protection activities. The program consists of five stages where students carried out at each stage a number of activities that qualify to reach the next phase. During the fourth stage, participants recognize the work of the various departments in the reserve, where each participant has to spend working day in each section, and during the fifth stage the participants were distributed to different sections each according to his inclinations and coordinated by the supervisor of environmental education in the reserve, and in the end stage participants submit a report on the nature of the their work in the section that has been chosen.
The blackbird is very common species, it is distributed from Iberia throughout temperate Europe, to Russia, and through Turkey, northern Iran, and the Himalayas, reaching into China.
The Adult male blackbird is totally black; it has a bright golden-yellow bill, while the Female is brown in color. This bird can produce a wide range of vocalizations, including a loud 'pli-pli-pli' alarm call, to the fluty, melodious song.
The black birds can inhabit a large range of habitats, from city centers to woodland. It feeds on fruits, berries, earthworms and a large range of insects.
"Bowhead whale" is considered the longest life span animal in the world, which can live for more than 200 years.
Environmental Tip
Use only as much water as you need when washing.
• Keep your showers short.
• Try not to turn the tap on full.
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n. 1. The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament.
In contravention of all his marriage stipulations.
CONTRAVENTION, French law. An act which violates the law, a treaty or an agreement which the party has made. The Penal Code, art. 1, denominates a contravention, that infraction of the law punished by a fine, which does not exceed fifteen francs, and an imprisonment not exceeding three days.


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My gaze wanders past Jessica Hellmann and out the window of Grace Hall's Café de Grasta as she and I chat. A flash of orange, a robin that has just fluttered past, catches my eye. It's a beautiful day in early March, a week before St. Patrick's Day, a picture-perfect blue sky, temperatures in the low 60s, trees thick with buds on the Notre Dame campus. This is a day as all days should be.
It is nothing like the typical March South Bend day I have grown to expect. You know the ones: all frigid rain, wind-swept bluster and heartache. Now that is South Bend in late winter. So has paradise come too soon this year? And if this is March, what is July going to be like, I wonder. Then my mind snaps back to the conversation at hand.
"Huhhhhhhhhffffhhh," comes a protracted sigh.
"Well, yes and no," says the Notre Dame associate professor of biological sciences, who is on sabbatical writing a book about what should, or could, be done to help species transition to a warmer world.
First of all, Hellmann says she thinks it is unfortunate that climate change has become politicized. Regardless of political orientation, we all inhabit the same planet. Further, she thinks the actual debate among climate scientists is often misunderstood by the general public and misrepresented in the popular press.
All scientists are trained to be skeptics, the biologist who analyzes butterfly migration to study climate, points out. However, skepticism — namely wanting more proof before reaching a conclusion — is not the same as saying no problem exists. Such a head-in-the-sand attitude is not scientific skepticism but denial, she contends.
Climate scientists argue all the time, Hellmann points out, but it's not about what the public thinks. "There are huge fights over what kinds of clouds will form in a warmer world and what effect they might have. There are huge fights over hurricanes, and the severity of weather patterns." But, she adds, there are not many scientists who would say greenhouse gases do not increase the average global temperature.
There is no question, Hellmann says, that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have risen precipitously in the past 100 years, and that this surge continues at ever faster rates.
To emphasize the point, she draws a graph of undulating squiggles on a slip of paper. "This, she says, "is atmospheric CO2 plotted through time. You can see the levels go up-down, up-down, up-down, depending on whether the Earth is in an ice age. So here we are now," she gestures to a straight-up line shooting off the page. CO2 quite literally is blasting into the stratosphere, and there is no sign of re-entry.
With that as a backdrop, the ecologist argues it is imperative to prepare for that future. For her book, she's examining a variety of proposals scientists have advanced to help species cope with a warmer world. Those strategies include managed relocation, in which species might be transported to new habitats. Another scheme is setting up ecological "corridors" that would make it easier for threatened species to move on their own to more favorable places. Then there's the "Noah's Ark" approach in which representative specimens might be put in zoos, or fertilized eggs are frozen, with the species eventually to be re-introduced to the wild.
"A lot of what we're talking about is manipulating nature. Some of the more drastic ideas involve putting species in new places. Implicit in all of this is that the human race has some culpability for where we've taken the planet. Namely, we've altered the fundamental underpinnings of what makes things live where and how well they do there. We are a major force of nature in our own right.
John Monczunksi, who retired from this magazine in March, is a freelance writer.
Originally published by John Monczunski at magazine.nd.edu on August 16, 2012.


Most of us travel with some form of medicine that range from mild headache and pain relievers to prescription medication.
It's important to know what you can bring with you and what isn't allowed.
First, you should always keep your prescription drugs in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on them. In case you don't have the original container, make sure to bring a copy of your original prescription or a letter from your doctor. And ask your doctor to list both the brand name of the medicine as well as its generic name. This is especially important if you're traveling overseas.
And then, remember there's a limit on how much of the drug you can bring. Generally, a personal supply cap is considered to be 90 days worth of the drug but overseas, it can get stickier.
For example, in Japan, it's illegal to bring some over-the-counter medicines we use normally in the United States including some allergy and decongestion pills.
Double check the regulations of your destination and make sure you bring a prescription from your doctor, just in case.


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Home / In the News / Baltimore police stopped noticing crime after Freddie Gray's death. A wave of killings followed.
In Baltimore, if you call the police for help, they will come. However, it seems, less and less, they won't see a crime if you don't call and when they do show up on a call they are less likely to do anything about it other than the minimum required. "But the number of potential violations they reported seeing themselves dropped by nearly half. It has largely stayed that way ever since." This happened and continues to happen in the wake of the riots that took place after the Freddy Gray case.
I'm frankly not sure if this piece is an article or an editorial. One is news the other opinion. I suspect the latter when I read things like, "What's happening in Baltimore offers a view of the possible costs of a remarkable national reckoning over how police officers have treated minorities." This is such a blanket statement. Out of the millions and millions of police contacts that occur each year the vast majority of them go smoothly and without incident. Yet this paragraph makes it sound like police all over all the time are mistreating minorities.
I disagree with that in that I see a benefit to the ACLU and the police being held accountable. I don't want them to stop when a real wrong has been done. So to phrase it like he did puts an emphasis on attempted reform that I am against. But the sentiment is that when you falsely accuse officers, when you don't give them the right of due process, and take to the streets and burn your neighborhood and police cars, well, then you get the chilling effect you see in Baltimore.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that's an excuse for officers not to do their job. I'm just saying I understand where they are coming from and why police activity has slowed. The more an officer does the greater the officer's chance of getting sucked into an event that burns his city to the ground or places him in a court room defending himself for something that an internal investigation ruled was in policy and within the law.
Baltimore's murder rate reached an all-time high last year. Before that happened, police there suddenly stopped noticing crime.
Source: Baltimore police stopped noticing crime after Freddie Gray's death. A wave of killings followed.


In last week's podcast, Michele talked about creating a speaker sheet. Part of the speaker sheet is a section where you describe what you talk about.
In this episode, Michele goes into greater details about how to create a talk description that will land you more speaking gigs.
In the movie "Jerry Maguire," Jerry's life is turned completely upside down. He loses everything only to gain everything he ever wanted.
But, you know how it all started? Because he wrote a manifesto.
He wanted to change his industry. He saw a problem and decided to do something about it.
Yet, over and over again I see entrepreneurs staying at home alone and trying to grow their businesses, without mentorship and community. It's the number one thing I noticed at the Breakthrough Business Bootcamp – people really connecting with one another. There were smiles ear to ear. Enthusiasm was at its peak.
This 800 pound guy got kicked out of a hospital.
I know Mondays have gotten a bad rap over the years. The weekend is over, it's the start of the work-week and its endless to-do lists, frantic running around and feeling like your time is no longer your own.
If I came to you today and asked you to speak in front of my large audience tomorrow – would you be ready?
Regardless of whether you quit your day job to build your business or your business hit a plateau and you are starting to wonder if you should get a J-O-B to help out with the finances, you are at a very critical place in your life and the life of your business.
I have had clients express to me that they feel like a failure at this point.
They feel like they may not be cut out for entrepreneurship, after all.
They come to me with a heavy heart, a tear in their eyes and are ready to give up.
One of my fave guilty pleasures is "Cutthroat Kitchen." If you're not a fan of the show (What?!?! That can't possibly be?!?!) what it is is a competition cooking show where 4 chefs bid to sabotage each other, with the last one standing the winner.
What's fascinating to me is how much it's taught me about sabotage.
My wife and I were in temple for the Jewish New Year.
Everyone was quiet, listening to the Rabbi talk. All of a sudden, out of nowhere this weird music started to go off.
The number one thing you can do to succeed in your business is to start building your community. The world is changing so fast – technology gets outdated in an instant. The thing that will separate the winners and the losers in 2015 and beyond is the ability to build a community that matters. According to Peter Diamandis, in his book Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, we now live in a world where communities can grow exponentially. Don't believe me? Think about Air bnb and Uber as example. Uber is one of the largest personal transportation companies in the world, and they don't even own any cars.


The overstuffed draft collar, double draft tubes, and snug hood kept testers warm in the teens (no surprise). Yet the breathability of the 12-denier nylon shell and the ventability of the three-quarter-length, two-way zipper let one tester sleep sweat-free in the low 60s in humid Vermont (nice surprise). And the DWR-treated shell is effective, says a tester: "I spent a gusty night in a floorless tent on Colorado's St. Mary's Glacier. Spindrift melted and pooled on the bag all night, but not a drop came through." $379; 2 lbs. 7 oz. (long); reg. and long; montbell.us Designed for below zero conditions and high elevations, the features include a collar, overfilled zipper tube, extra hood roll, and breathing tunnel to prevent moisture getting inside the bag.


Hey everybody! Since my area is fresh out of Kmarts, would any of you be interested in trading? I'm looking for two Civics, an R33, and maybe a Nova. Thanks!
Here's a picture of my fluff-bag cat for your trouble. Good luck out there!


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Welcome to the final Jupyter Notebook demonstration video for data visualization.
dendrograms using Jupyter Notebook in Python.
a library we've used before to power the visualization.
which renders the graph in the notebook.
dendrogram functions from the hierarchy and cluster sub-libraries.
which allows us to execute queries over the data contained in the database.
get the attributes that we would like from the database for each serial.
from each cereal in the database.
over these three nutritional components.
The next block of code converts the results of the query into a numpy matrix.
which is like a list.
we need to give the linkage method from scipy a numpy matrix in the correct format.
so that clustering can be done.
The next block of code performs the actual clustering on the serial attributtes.
generates the linkage that we will render with the dendrogram function later.
In this case, the linkage function accepts two arguments.
and centroid, the type of clustering to use in creating the linkage.
there are many ways to cluster data.
between clusters and between points in clusters.
or any other type of distance function you can think of.
the built-in distance computation functions.
between elements in your clustering.
the joins are colored differently than others.
three red joints, and two blue joints.
Matplotlib automatically determines these colors based on a threshold.
the maximum distance between points.
70% of 10, gets colored in a different color.
these final links is perhaps too high for that merge to be done accurately.
this is not necessarily the best way to form clusters.
determining the correct number of clusters in clustering.
clustering and this second graph illustrates why that whitening is so important.
fat, and carbohydrate entries, is skewed.
Carbohydrates in cereals tends to be much larger than proteins and much larger than fats.
where the highest protein value is something like three.
In this case, those units are in grams but that's not important for our clustering.
the clustering than the protein or fat values.
all attributtes are normalized to a range of zero to one.
and carbohydrates, have equal importance in the distance calculation.
we import the whiten function from scipy.
and then render and show the resulting dendrogram.
the two dendrograms are significantly different.
the blue line that stretches all the way down to the bottom of the graph.
this indicates that that data point has a very large distance from any other data point.
that same data point is part of the large cluster represented on the dendrogram.
And the outlier data point is the first data point all the way on the left.
the first dendrogram but it gets excluded in the second one.
or normalize your data before clustering if each attribute is in fact equally weighted.
the attributtes after the normalization process is complete.
but that's left as an exercise to the viewer.


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ALROSA: Aikhal underground mine life to be extended by 10 years
Aikhal, April 22, 2019. – The study of Aikhal underground mine allowed ALROSA to decide on further development of the mine 300 meters in depth, making it possible to replenish the raw material base and extend the mine life up to 2044.
ALROSA's top management approved the project Stripping and mining of Aikhal pipe reserves at the levels of -100 meters/-400 meters. Total investment will be about RUB 10 billion (as previously planned according to the program announced on 18 March 2019). Implementation of the project will allow replenishing the raw material base of the mining and processing division and ALROSA by almost 20 million carats, and maintain the annual production level of 500 thousand tons of ore up to 2044.
Originally, commercial resources amounted to 6.2 million tons of ore with the date of completion of the mine operation in 2034-2035.
"The project is also attractive due to no need for major re-equipment and no need to build new infrastructure, and so on. Development of deep levels and, accordingly, extension of the mine life will allow keeping more than 500 jobs, which is crucial for our company", noted Director of Aikhal Mining and Processing Division Evgeny Denisov.
The main haulage level -100 meters will be built and put into operation, and the construction of mine openings for underlying beds will start in 2020. The start of the extraction at new horizons (-100 meters / -400 meters) is planned no later than 2027.
Aikhal Mining and Processing Division, established in 1986, mines rough diamonds at open-pit mines Yubileyny, Komsomolsky, and underground mine Aikhal. Its share in ALROSA Group's total diamond output is 30%. Following the results of 2018, Aikhal Mining and Processing Division mined almost 12 million carats worth of more than USD 1.2 billion. The division employs more than 4,500 people.
Since 1999, underground development of Aikhal pipe has been carried out under the project of stripping of the ore body to the level of -100 meters. In 2017, deep horizons were explored at the levels -100 / - 400 meters from the pit wall and 0 meter horizon. The obtained results allowed to start considering options for opening the ore body below -100 meters.
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Spring intern, Josiah Renz, has said goodbye to his internship here at Osborne Wood Products. During his time, he has helped in several departments on various projects. He started his journey with our safety department by transferring paper employee training files on to our online server. He also revised and updated our safety data sheet books. Josiah did spend the majority of his time in our marketing department. He assisted with writing product descriptions, locating product photographs for our website, updating SEO descriptions, adding related product pages, and updating pricing as needed. One of the largest projects Josiah worked on recruiting videos with our filming agency.
When asked what he enjoyed the most about working with Osborne Wood Products he states that he enjoyed seeing how a smaller company operates in a global capacity. He also enjoyed working with multiple departments to learn more about a whole company instead of one department. Josiah explains that it was a pleasure to apply skills he had learned in a classroom setting into a workplace setting. One of the most challenging tasks he faced was planning, organizing, communicating, and efficiently working on our recent recruitment videos. This task made him use what he had learned in theory and put it to practice.
Josiah is currently a junior at Toccoa Falls College majoring in Business Administration. We wish you well in your collegiate and professional future.


Below is a collection of videos and studies about the Power Engineering profession.
James Martini is a College Teacher in the Energy Technology Department at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan.
Currently he is serving as a primary faculty member in the Power Engineering; Boiler Operation-Building and Plant Operations; Facilities and Manufacturing Operation and Maintenance; and HVAC-Heating and Cooling areas.
This study analyzes the occupation of power engineers.


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Cilla's story comes to Milton Keynes
Kara Lily Hayworth as Cilla Black
Peter Ormerod
A heart-warming musical based on the early life of Cilla Black comes to Milton Keynes Theatre this month.
Cilla - The Musical is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series by Bafta winner Jeff Pope – writer of hits including The Moorside and Philomena.
The lead role is played by Kara Lily Hayworth, who fought off thousands of hopefuls to be named as the girl who will step into the legend's coveted shoes in the first ever musical about her life.
Kara said: "When I was 11 I was shopping out with my mum and bumped into Cilla and asked her for an autograph. I told her I wanted to be an actress – she laughed and said 'it's a tough industry, but if you really work hard and go for it, you'll be just fine'. To be chosen to play her is such an honour and I'm so excited to take on the role."
The story follows the extraordinary life of the ordinary teenage girl from Liverpool, Priscilla White, and her rocky, yet remarkable, rise to fame. By the age of just 25 she was recognised as international singing star Cilla Black. By the age of 30 she had become Britain's favourite television entertainer headlining series of Blind Date, Surprise, Surprise and many more.
The musical score will include Cilla's greatest hits, such as Anyone Who Had a Heart, Alfie and Something Tells Me, alongside a backdrop of Liverpool.
The show runs from Tuesday, September 26, to Saturday, September 30. Call 0844 871 7652 to book.
REVIEW: Nudity and psychedelia abound in Hair on Milton Keynes stage - but is it showing its age?


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Real Estate Philippines
Century Properties launches Philippe Starck-designed tower
By editor| 2019-07-03T02:15:51+00:00	December 4th, 2012|Century in the News|
Property developer Century Properties Group (CPG) launched on Wednesday its fifth residential tower at its Acqua Private Residences complex in Mandaluyong from which it expects to unlock P3.5 billion in sales revenue over the next few years.
The new Acqua Iguazu tower is a collaboration with internationally acclaimed interior design brand "yoo inspired by Starck," which is founded by French designer Philippe Starck and British real еstatе entrepreneur John Hitchcox. Hitchcox was in town to grace the project launch on Wednesday.
"We continue to establish international collaboration because the local market has shown its readiness for branded real еstatе," said CPG President and CEO Marco Antonio in a press statement.
Antonio also told reporters that since the soft launch of the new tower, which will cost P1.7 billion to build, about 10 percent of the units had already been sold.
Similar to the brisk take-up of the earlier towers in Acqua, he said all units in this new building would likely be sold out in five months.
The building brings to the property market 400 units ranging from one-bedroom units at 26 to 42 square meters, two-bedroom units at 78-101 sqm and three-bedroom units at 96-115 sqm. The average selling price is P150,000 per square meter. The units will be turned over to buyers by the fourth quarter of 2018.
Acqua Iguazu will top off at more than 50 stories and will have a multilevel amenity deck called "Cielo," which is interior-designed by yoo inspired by Starck. The crown of the building will bear a spherical design statement, a tribute to the sun and moon, which will cast rays like the sun by day and illuminate like the moon at night.
Three interior design themes drawing inspiration from minimalism, nature, and culture were showcased at the Acqua Iguazu showroom.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer | November 22, 2012
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Sydney FC can confirm that Alessandro Del Piero will arrive in Sydney on Sunday morning to start his two year contract with the Sky Blues.
Sydney FC Coach Ian Crook also added: "It-s fantastic news that he is arriving on Sunday and we look forward to integrating him into the Sydney FC team. He is coming out a little bit earlier than we had thought which is good and shows he-s a pro and is keen to get started, which we knew was the case.
Sydney FC takes on Brisbane Roar this Sunday in Mackay in a pre season friendly.


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Game recommendation for a beginner.
My friends and I were planning to hang out this weekend. They were girls who played Command and Conquer, Mobile Legends and Clash of Clans in mobile. I would like to introduce them to some adventure, hack and slash game or RPG. Do you have any recommendations ? We like avoid online games as much as possible and any similar games like they played before (as I mentioned earlier) and give them a different experience. An open world game would be nice. It would be for PC or PS4.
I suggest Sims. You don't need great skill at games to play it. It's totally for beginner and it's fun to play.
In this case, I also think The Sims would be a great recommendation for you and your friends. I mean, it's simple, easy and very fun (for teens). So, I guess the entertainment is guaranteed.
We are all different individuals with different kind of game taste. So, I would like to ask what's your game genre preferences in order to have an idea of exactly what you would most likely be interested in playing.
I would like to recommend that you start out Final Fantasy games. It's a great game that started from Final Fantasy 1 to to 15. So, you can choose from anyone and have fun all the way through.
You should start with an RPG, for sure.
Thank you for this information. I wasn't the original poster, but have been following this thread to get ideas for my young niece. Given her personality, this sounds like something she would enjoy!
I'd say for any beginner they should start with the 2D Game such as the Mario, and few of the android games. Once you get comfortable then you can move ahead with the more difficult and the trendy games. As of now it seems like a good option if you ask me to stick with the android games from what I have seen so far.


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Sept/Oct '16
Dry Eye: Ticket to Success
One To Watch: Gene Kim, MD
Great Strides in Presbyopia Correction
Outstanding Female Leader in Ophthalmology: Sonia Yoo, MD
Around the World: Bruna Ventura, MD
Building a Five-Star Reputation with Online Reviews
The Give and Take
Reflections on Fellowship Year: Five Lessons Learned
Don't Discriminate, Accommodate
On Our Wish List
Fit for Duty
Extended-Release Dexamethasone Insert
Tecnis Symfony IOL
Corneal Biomechanics for Detecting Subclinical Keratoconus
Xiidra: A Game Changer for DED
CXL: An Awaited Offering for Keratoconus
Shifting Gears in Glaucoma with Suprachoroidal Shunts
Tri-Moxi and the Dropless Cataract Surgery Revolution
Time to SMILE
Small-Aperture IOL Technology
Disposable Gonioscopy in the OR and Clinic
iTrace Dysfunctional Lens Index
Tackling Ocular Inflammation and Pain With Lotemax Gel Following Ocular Surgery
Cover Focus | Sept/Oct '16
Arsham Sheybani, MD
https://millennialeye.com/articles/2016-sept-oct/disposable-gonioscopy-in-the-or-and-clinic/ link
Quality of view, safety, and efficiency are just a few of the reasons single-use optics are likely to become prevalent in future ophthalmic practice. The technique of gonioscopy, commonly used in both the operating room and clinic, requires a lens to overcome the total internal reflection of the cornea in order to image the anterior chamber and angle. Traditionally, gonioscopy lenses have been reusable, which means they must be cleaned and disinfected or sterilized after use, and repaired or replaced when damaged. Due to the limitations of reusable equipment, single-use devices have been gaining popularity in many medical fields, including ophthalmology. For example, cataract surgery may be trending toward single-use instruments, particularly outside of the United States.1
Figure 1 | Intraoperative view of an ab interno trabeculotomy with Katena's single use gonioprism.
(Courtesy of Arsham Sheybani, MD)
Our experience with single-use gonioprisms (Katena Products) in the operating room has been excellent. These lenses bear significant similarities in design and use to the widely available reusable direct view surgical prisms, such as the Swan-Jacob lens (Ocular Instruments), except they have the advantage of a vault at the base of the optic, which allows easier instrument access. In my experience, single-use optics provide a view comparable to the standard nondisposable version. In fact, at times, imaging can be better because the one-time use ensures that the lenses do not have scratches, water marks, or cracks that cause unwanted glare and inhibit the view (Figure 1).
Figure 2 | Single-use lenses for gonioscopy: four-mirror (A), three-mirror (B), and single-mirror (C) lenses.
(Courtesy of Katena Products)
Figure 3 | Slit-lamp photo of the angle using Katena's four-mirror lens.
Disposable gonioscopy lenses have also recently become available for the clinic. Single-mirror, four-mirror (with and without a handle), and three-mirror lenses (Figure 2) are available and all provide surprisingly good optics. The single-mirror lens (Figure 3) has all of the necessary coatings for imaging as well as for selective laser trabeculoplasty or argon laser trabeculoplasty. The four-mirror lens is not suitable for lasering but has the advantage of not requiring contact fluid, which is convenient for both doctor and patient.
At approximately $25 per gonioprism, the cost relating to a surgical procedure is practical. The clinical lenses are priced at around $10 each, which, for diagnostic examination in a private practice setting, may be less attractive, as this represents about half of the CMS reimbursement. However, single-use lenses could be advantageous in the clinic in certain circumstances, particularly when Joint Commission standards must be met, for complicated cases where risk of disease transmission may be higher, or when the reusable lenses have been lost or damaged.
In terms of influencing how we practice ophthalmology, single-use lenses have many advantages, some obvious and others less so. In addition to no longer needing to clean, disinfect, or sterilize lenses, there is the potential for increased efficiency; staff are free for other duties, and the cost of disinfection/sterilization is removed, as is staff training for reprocessing procedures. Patient safety may also be affected, as there is no possibility of spreading infection between patients.
Another aspect of safety relates to the manner in which surgical instruments are reprocessed. In the developed world, some facilities' sterilization processes are based on ethylene oxide (EtO) gas systems. EtO has been linked to chromosomal damage and is thought to be related to increased numbers of cancer deaths among workers exposed to the substance.2 Additionally, EtO is considered a fire and explosion hazard, and the product has been linked to destruction of the ozone.3 Given these deleterious effects, avoiding EtO would be beneficial to workers as well as the environment.
Our experiences to date suggest that disposable gonioscopy lenses are an excellent alternative to reusable lenses—and they are likely to become more widely adopted, especially with the projected increase in angle-based procedures.
1. Amzallag T. Single-use instruments becoming better options. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Europe. June 2010.
2. Landrigan PJ, Meinhardt TJ, Gordon J, et al. Ethylene oxide: an overview of toxicologic and epidemiologic research. Am J Ind Med. 1984;6(2):103-115.
3. Ethylene oxide sterilization: how hospitals can adapt to the changes. Health Devices. 1994;23(12):485-492.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. St. Louis, Missouri
sheybaniar@vision.wustl.edu
Financial interest: None


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Cambridge & Suffolk Schools Alliance (CASSA)
Computing (3D76)
The Cambridge Teaching Schools Network SCITT
http://cassateaching.co.uk
As a school based provider of initial teacher training, the CTSN SCITT is very much grounded in the life of its local schools. The tutors on the course are expert, practising teachers and, from the beginning of the course, trainees will spend four days a week (Monday – Thursday) in school and attend Core Training on Fridays, either in Cambridge or Bury St Edmunds. Whilst in school, trainees will have some teaching, which will increase throughout the year, but also have plenty of time to get involved in other training activities: observing experienced teachers; working with students in smaller groups, one-to-one tutoring; time for assessment & planning; reading, writing & research into effective learning and teaching.
Every trainee will have a dedicated subject specialist mentor, with whom training is planned and evaluated at weekly mentor meetings; these meetings are the hub of the school based training. Most of the Core Training on Fridays will look at issues in learning & teaching common to all trainees, but there are also regular (approx. monthly) subject afternoons to look at more subject specific pedagogy. In addition, each trainee will be assigned to one of the senior tutor team, who act as personal tutors throughout the course.
This course leads to the awards of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) plus PGCE (with the University of Greenwich). For further details please follow the link to CTSN SCITT.
At interview you will usually be asked to teach a small group of students, most probably in Key Stage 3. In addition there will be a short written task and an interview with a SCITT Senior Tutor, together with a senior teacher from one of our partnership schools.
We have excellent relationships with a wide range of good and outstanding schools, across the Eastern region, which gives us considerable flexibility in placing trainees in local schools, within reach from the their home address. You will spend the first term in one school and then, after Christmas, you would move to a different school for the rest of the placement. This will allow you to build significant relationships in this extended placement.
Fees are often covered with a student loan. For many subjects generous training bursaries are also available. For further information please follow the link to the Department for Education - Get into Teaching Website.
To qualify for a scholarship you'll need a degree of 2:1 or above in Computing or a related subject. For a bursary you'll need a 2:2 or above in any subject.
You would need a minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree (or overseas equivalent confirmed by NARIC UK). Usually, at least 50% of your degree should be directly relevant to the subject you wish to teach. However, applicants who have a degree in a non-related subject but have significant work experience relevant to the subject they wish to teach may also be considered.
Also, you would need to have a GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent .
As a school based ITT provider, CTSN SCITT works very closely with its partnership schools, and the vast majority of our trainees get jobs working in these local schools. We are looking for creative, proactive, positive applicants who share our commitment that students in our local schools should have the best possible teachers, and a desire and determination to make this commitment a reality.
The Cambridge and Suffolk Schools Alliance (CASSA) is an alliance of primary, secondary and special schools and post-16 providers from across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
We work with over 80 partner schools in both rural and city contexts and we have an excellent track record of successfully training teachers. These schools have rich experience of working with some of the country's leading Higher Education Institution (HEI) and SCITT (School Centre for Initial Teacher Training) providers. Each year the overwhelmingly majority of these trainees go on to work in local primary and secondary schools.
CASSA ITTs (Initial Trainee Teachers) have access to the highest quality training.
CASSA works in partnership with both Cambridge Teaching School Network SCITT and Suffolk & Norfolk SCITT and offers both salaried and non salaried primary and secondary routes. We have professional studies training centres in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich; this local training provision, and being placed in one of over 80 schools, gives ITTs the ability to train close to home and manage competing demands. This flexibility and the quality of training means that our trainees qualify at the highest levels and start their careers 'school ready'.
CTSN SCITT offers school-centred teacher training across the Eastern Region:
All applicants are able to choose whether they attend the core training in Cambridge or Bury St Edmunds;
Wide range of placement schools
Most trainees get jobs working in local schools.
All tutors are expert teachers, which means that our training is not only evidence-based, but also informed by current practice.
salaried routes available, leading to QTS
other routes will lead to QTS plus PGCE (*subject to validation).
Please see ctsn.scitt.info for more information.
CASSA supports all trainees based on their individual needs. Recently this has included those with dyslexia, physical, hearing and visual impairments and mental health conditions. Plans are developed with trainees to ensure that they can fully access in centre training, operate effectively on school placement and complete written assignments.
CASSA has full disabled access as do all the schools in the partnership. However, applicants who would benefit from disabled access should let us know on their application so that they can be considered for placements at the most appropriate schools.
pauline.kenning@lvc.org
CB21 4JB
Bottisham Village College
Lode Road, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire CB25 9DL Yes M
King Edward VI School
King Edward VI School, Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BH Yes K