I was just in Amsterdam, and I was impressed to see that the main metro station is directly adjacent to one of the city's canals. In fact, one of the entrances to the station features a 1-meter-high wall, with the canal on one side, and the floor of the upper mezzanine at the same level on the other side of the wall. I saw no evidence of even a single leak. Meanwhile, the actual platforms are 2 levels further down! The Dutch know how to engineer below the water table — it's essential for their country's survival. Too bad we don't take these things as seriously… and apparently keep hiring the same contractors despite their shoddy work.
This is disappointing. I thought the Mafia took more pride in the quality of its work.
Honestly, the old timers would have had this figured out above and beyond the new jacks who simply don't have the experience for this work.
I wrote my representatives and the governor asking why Schiavone Construction does not face legal action for gross negligence and defrauding the taxpayers. I hope you all do the same.
Good idea and am doing it now also. Time to stop the MTA from working with these shoddy contractors. The TA successfully handles millions of gallons of water a day including underground streams but you don't expect leaks all over from a newly built station.
And this isn't the first time the MTA has had problems with Schiavone and they continue to hire them over and over again.
Amazing what a few kickbacks can do for business.
Any underground structure has to deal with water penetration, regardless of location. Heck, anyone who owns a home with a full basement knows this and has to figure out water related issues accordingly. The problem is more severe in areas with a high water table, such as at the Battery (built on fill and with the NY Harbor just yards away. Remedial measures aren't the solution.
It goes to the original design and structures as built. Did the engineers and MTA deem the design sufficient and that they'd live with a certain level of water penetration, even though it would cause additional long-term costs and affect the overall quality of the final product? It seems that the MTA settled on the latter explanation – that the work done was inferior to the design.
Yet, we now have to live with a certain amount of water penetration, and the "fix" is nothing more than a band aid on a gushing wound.
Water issues will only get worse from here on out at South Ferry until a permanent solution is found (and would likely consist of ripping out the surface treatments and installing a waterproof barrier and water runoff system since they can't stop the water from coming in).
One thing: I wouldn't worry too much about the MTA's other stations under construction. South Ferry is built entirely in fill, and the other stations under construction aren't, which means they are much easier when it comes to water infiltration problems.
Regardless it's much more difficult to water proof with the cut and cover method. You need a very experienced contractor to handle such a job with a complicated landscape and water level like the Battery.
Tunnel boring comes with an easier task in terms of water proofing. Even though it's not a station the tunneling under the Harold Interlocking leading into the tunnel under the East River will be much more sound water wise.
What a weird way of characterizing that! You just ran a piece noting that PTC will cost $1 billion that could have gone into capital improvements. The "matter of inches" is a matter of another federal regulation, under the ADA. A completed station had to be ziplock sealed while ADA compliance work was done. The gap was not unacceptably wide compared with the way the prior station operated.
Regulation or not, they knew about it and should have prepared.
The entire contract was bid long after the ADA was law. Schiavone knew exactly what they had to do, they just didn't do it.
Obviously MTACC oversight was lacking too. This is a case where Schiavone should not have been paid as they did not perform according to contract.
Unlike other stations, where going in to do major repairs requires a huge disruption in service, the MTA actually has a work-around here, if the problem does require going in under the tiling, walls and ceiling to do major waterproofing. They can just shut the new South Ferry station down temporarily for major (contractor-funded) repairs and go back to using the original SF station while that work is done.
You would be back to the five-car-only problem, the moving platforms, the screeching wheels and the narrow stairs for a while, and it would be a very graphic admission by the agency it screwed up on the original work. But the option is there to fully get the repairs right instead of just doing hit-and-run patch-ups that only cosmetically solve the problem at one spot before a new leak pops up.
Not to defend the MTA on this, BrooklynBus, but this is symptomatic of the problem that plagues public works projects in New York: there are a limited number of players that will make a bid and the MTA has to put up with contractors they might not hire again in an ideal world.
Having said that, this totally doesn't excuse though the gross lack of oversight by the MTA that characterized this project from start to finish. Waterproofing the box should have been priority one.
Nick's last sentence says it all.
One simple question. Did Schiavone do the work as the MTA spec'd it?
In the case of the platform edge, we KNOW Schiavone did not do the work to spec.
I don't know about the water infiltration, but the one failure makes me suspicious that there were other failures to build to spec.
Response is to keep injection grouting the piss out of the place.
De Neef will love this job.
Behold the SAS stations shortly after they open. Mafia labor baby.
it's hard to believe that either they were surprised to learn in 2009 that, behold, at South Ferry, there's water above! or, that they couldn't just design the station to either keep the water out (or, at least flowing down Behind the wall), or design accordingly and NOT USE WHITE BRICK WALLS!
why don't the just design the walls as water cascades a la Trump tower and let the problem blend into the design??
Maybe. In any case, contracts should be set so that contractors are penalized when things like this happen. The problem would fix itself.
Personally I like the idea of building "water features" into the station, but I don't think that would quite work at South Ferry.
It should have been properly "bathtubbed". It clearly wasn't.


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What Is The Adoption General Purpose Statement In A Speech?
1 What is a general purpose statement in a speech?
2 How do you write a general purpose for a speech?
3 What is general purpose and specific purpose?
4 What is Jonathan's general purpose in this speech?
5 What are the three general purposes for giving speeches?
6 What is the example of General Purpose?
7 What are the four purposes of speech?
8 What is a credibility statement in a speech?
9 What is a purpose statement example?
10 How important is it to determine the general purpose of your speech ahead of time?
11 What is difference between general and specific?
12 What is a central idea statement?
13 What are the 10 types of speech?
14 What are the main points in a speech?
15 What are the three types of speaking?
What is a general purpose statement in a speech?
The general purpose of any speech will be either to Inform; Motivate/Persuade; or Entertain your audience. As soon as you know the general purpose of your speech you can develop your Specific Purpose Statement (What the speaker will accomplish). Your Specific Purpose Statement is used to develop your speech.
How do you write a general purpose for a speech?
To form a clear and succinct statement of the specific purpose of your speech, start by naming your general purpose (to inform, to persuade, or to entertain). Follow this by a capsule description of your audience (my peers in class, a group of kindergarten teachers, etc.).
What is general purpose and specific purpose?
The general purpose statement of a speech may be to inform, to persuade, to celebrate, or to entertain. In short, the general purpose statement lays out the broader goal of the speech while the specific purpose statement describes precisely what the speech is intended to do.
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What is Jonathan's general purpose in this speech?
Jonathan's general purpose seems to be to motivate/persuade. The largest identifier of his purpose is that he includes a call to action. He wants his audience to write to their representatives. He is trying to motivate them to act by persuading them that the effects of global warming are real and serious.
What are the three general purposes for giving speeches?
Speeches have traditionally been seen to have one of three broad purposes: to inform, to persuade, and — well, to be honest, different words are used for the third kind of speech purpose: to inspire, to amuse, to please, or to entertain.
What is the example of General Purpose?
The general purpose of a speech is to inform, persuade or entertain an audience. All speeches will fall into one of these three categories. Usually, if you are required to give a speech for a class, your instructor will tell you the general purpose of your speech.
What are the four purposes of speech?
The four basic types of speeches are: to inform, to instruct, to entertain, and to persuade. These are not mutually exclusive of one another. You may have several purposes in mind when giving your presentation.
What is a credibility statement in a speech?
The credibility statement establishes your qualifications as a speaker. You should come up with reasons why you are someone to listen to on this topic. It is often effective to include further references to your credibility throughout the speech by subtly referring to the traits mentioned above.
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What is a purpose statement example?
For example, "Our mission is to serve low income families with free online educational services." A purpose statement answers the "why" in "why are you in business?" For example, " To encourage the passion to learn through ethical and honest means."
How important is it to determine the general purpose of your speech ahead of time?
When choosing your specific purpose, it's important to determine whether it can be realistically covered in the amount of time you have. If you cannot reasonably see yourself becoming informed or persuaded during the allotted amount of time, chances are you aren't going to inform or persuade your audience either.
What is difference between general and specific?
When used as nouns, general means a general fact or proposition, whereas specific means a distinguishing attribute or quality. When used as adjectives, general means including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc, whereas specific means explicit or definite.
What is a central idea statement?
The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story. Therefore, the central idea statement should avoid using the names of characters. Central ideas reflect the discoveries, emotions, conflicts, and experiences of a story's main character.
What are the 10 types of speech?
Basic Types of Speeches
Entertaining Speech.
Informative Speech.
Demonstrative Speech.
Persuasive Speech.
Motivational Speech.
Impromptu Speech.
Oratorical Speech.
Debate Speech.
What are the main points in a speech?
The main points of any speech are the key pieces of information or arguments contained within the talk or presentation. In other words, the main points are what your audience should remember from your talk.
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What are the three types of speaking?
To wrap it up, there are essentially three types of speeches public speakers use to influence their audience. The informative speech conveys information, the persuasive speech is a call to action and the special occasion speech is given to commemorate a person or event.
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I remember when I was young my family never bought bananas. We grew our own bananas in the farm. This was a wonderful decision, as we could use every part of the banana. Uses included the banana leaf for wrapping food, along with eating both the banana flower and the heart of the banana tree. I grew up with so many different ways of eating bananas, and below is just one of them.
For this recipe I use an 80% ripe sugar banana that is cut into 5-6 pieces. Grill on the charcoal if you can, but here I grill it in the oven. When the banana starts to brown bring it out and gently it press down to flatten it for serving.
Put the ingredients together in the pot then bring to boil and shimmer until the mix thickens.
Note: the original Thai way uses coconut cream and palm sugar instead of cream and brown sugar, an alternative you can try if you want.


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Animaniacs Actor Confirms Pinky and the Brain Are Returning
By Adam Barnhardt - April 4, 2020 04:53 pm EDT
Warner Brothers Animation is looking to bring back the classic animated shows of yesteryear, starting with one of the most popular Saturday morning cartoons to ever hit the airwaves. Presumably sometime later this year, a fresh new Animaniacs reboot will hit Hulu after the streamer ordered two seasons of the Amblin-produced classic. Even 27 years after it first hit televisions, the entire voice cast is returning including Rob Paulsen (Yakko), Jess Harnell (Wakko), and Tress MacNeille (Dot). On top of that, Paulsen says, Pinky and the Brain are all returning to the series this time around with Paulsen reprising his role as Pinky while Maurice LaMarche will be back as the Brain.
"It's impossible to quantify what a compliment that is," Paulsen tells us about being asked to return to the show. "Moreover, to be able to do that again, with Maurice, with Tress, with Jess. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot are back and so are Pinky and the Brain. Moreover is that in this era of celebrities doing a lot of animated characters — and I get why the producers do it. I totally get it — but I also know that just having a movie star do the talking chicken doesn't mean that the show's going to be a hit. You've got to have a good script, great characters, and terrific actors, whether they're celebrities or not."
Since the show first ended in the late 90s, Paulsen, Harnell, MacNeille, and LaMarche have been traveling the world with composer Randy Rogel for Animaniacs in Concert, something the actor tells us was integral in helping fuel the fire for the show's eventual return to form.
He adds, "He [prdoucer Steven Spielberg] sees the fact that Randy and I have been traveling around the country, doing Animaniacs in Concert. He sees Maurice and I when we're at a comedy festival, doing "Who's On First "as Pinky and the Brain or are doing a Q&A with 3000 people, and he's asking me, 'Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?', and I say, [switches to Pinky voice] 'I think so, Brain. But me and Pippi Longstocking? What would the children look like? Narf.'"
It's been speculated Animaniacs will return to Hulu later this Fall but an official date as yet to be set. The original series and all its spinoffs, including Pinky and the Brain, are now available on the service.


A sci-fi love story set in a world where digitization of memory made physical death obsolete. A world where memories can be stolen and altered, and replaced in a new human body.
Kaiba wakes up in a room without knowing who he is. He has a pendant with the photograph of a woman he does not remember. After being attacked all of a sudden, he has to flee to space, meet various people, and rediscover the world.
"Even without my memories, I love you…".
Original series directed by Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Kemonozume), and animated by MADHOUSE.


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The successful candidate will teach primarily in interactive and digital design and will have a full knowledge of graphic design history and theory.
Mount St. Mary's University — Dean, Bolte School of Business
The Mount St. Mary's University community seeks a Dean of the Richard J. Bolte School of Business to provide innovative programmatic development, student-centered, collaborative and visionary leadership, and external relationship-building.
Montgomery College — Senior Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Services
The SVP leads the administrative operations of Montgomery College to advance the mission, strategic plan, master plans, and goals of the College.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in the Department of Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems at UMBC invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position starting August 2021. Successful candidates will complement and extend our current strengths.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — Open Rank, Tenured / Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County's Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering invites applications for an open rank, tenured/tenure-track position in Computer Science to begin in the Fall of 2021.
Towson University — Assistant Professor in Geography
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Geography & Environmental Planning beginning August 2021.
Johns Hopkins University — Director Economic Development
The Director will be responsible for setting and implementing the strategic vision and associated actions related to Johns Hopkins University's and Johns Hopkins Health System's economic development interests.
Johns Hopkins University — Director for Economic Inclusion and Impact
The Director will be responsible for building on the momentum of the HopkinsLocal program, including holding internal functional leaders accountable to goals and initiatives and expanding the reach of the program through internal and external partnerships, as well as playing a strong coordinating and support role for the broader BLocal initiative.


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public enum ConnectionMode {

	  IN_OUT("gui.conduit.ioMode.inOut"),
	  INPUT("gui.conduit.ioMode.input"),
	  OUTPUT("gui.conduit.ioMode.output"),
	  DISABLED("gui.conduit.ioMode.disabled"),
	  NOT_SET("gui.conduit.ioMode.notSet");

	  private final String unlocalisedName;

	  ConnectionMode(String unlocalisedName) {
	    this.unlocalisedName = unlocalisedName;
	  }

	  public String getUnlocalisedName() {
	    return unlocalisedName;
	  }

	  public static ConnectionMode getNext(ConnectionMode mode) {
	    int ord = mode.ordinal() + 1;
	    if(ord >= ConnectionMode.values().length) {
	      ord = 0;
	    }
	    return ConnectionMode.values()[ord];
	  }

	  public static ConnectionMode getPrevious(ConnectionMode mode) {

	    int ord = mode.ordinal() - 1;
	    if(ord < 0) {
	      ord = ConnectionMode.values().length - 1;
	    }
	    return ConnectionMode.values()[ord];
	  }

	  public boolean acceptsInput() {
	    return this == IN_OUT || this == INPUT;
	  }

	  public boolean acceptsOutput() {
	    return this == IN_OUT || this == OUTPUT;
	  }
	}

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BMW unveils its new BMW 7 Series in China with their new campaign from Serviceplan Beijing, directed by Xavier Chassaing and produced by P.I.G. China. Shot in the mountains of Xinjiang, China, the film showcases the car as the new "wave of the future" as it literally and metaphorically lights up the world around it. The lush verdant landscapes of western China were scanned especially for the film, then brought to life by post production studio Mathematic.


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SOU wrestling team ascends to No. 1 in final poll
In a season that saw the Southern Oregon wrestling team keep winning yet slide up and down the NAIA Top 20 poll, the Raiders finally landed at No. 1 in the final poll, released late Tuesday.
The Raiders (18-1) received 81 points to replace defending National Champion Lindenwood at the top spot. Lindenwood is second, followed by Dickinson State, Missouri Valley and McKendree.
SOU claimed the team title at last weekend's NAIA West National Tournament Qualifying event and will take part in the NAIA National Tournament March 5-7.
The Raiders have eight wrestlers ranked in the final rankings.
Barry Johnson jumped from second to first this week at 141 pounds. Heavyweight John Bates slipped from No. 1 to No. 2.
Other ranked Raiders include Mitchell Lofstedt (2nd, 125), Seth Roy (3rd, 149), Trevor Lofstedt (4th, 133), Tommie Hooper (4th, 157), Chris Platt (5th, 184) and Chase Locke (7th, 197).
College Softball
The Southern Oregon softball team will host the 2009 SOU Invitational Feb. 26-28 at U.S. Cellular Fields in Medford.
The Invitational will include Southern Oregon, Concordia (Calif.), Concordia (Ore.), Puget Sound, Azusa Pacific and Oregon Tech.
Following the tournament on March 1, the Raiders will host a doubleheader against Simpson University starting at 1 p.m.
Depending on the weather, it will either be held at SOU or, if the weather is bad, at U.S. Cellular Fields.
Prep Snowboarding
Mimi Charter took first for the girls and Dashiel Moyers placed second for the boys as Ashland fared well in the second Southern League slopestyle competition of the season Saturday at Mount Ashland.
The Grizzlies continued their big weekend by dominating the halfpipe competition Sunday at Mount Shasta, earning the top two individual medals (Chance Conner and Noa Yates, respectively) and placing 14 snowboarders in the top 22.
Charter won the slopestyle event with a final score of 46.5, besting second-place Lauren Angei of St. Mary's and Alyssa Linckens of South Medford (40 for both).
Jonathan Williamson of Cascade Christian won the boys slopestyle with 63 points, followed closely by Moyers (60.5) and fellow Grizzlies Dylan Hartsell (60) and Rodney McDaniel (58.5).
Ashland's Hannah Ewing placed 12th and teammate Alex Kiesling was 18th in the girls individual 5K freestyle at the OISRA Nordic State Championships, Friday at Hoodoo Ski Area in Sisters.
Ewing finished the race in 22 minutes, 44 seconds and Kiesling crossed the finish line in 23:23. Julie Hackbarth of Mountain View won the state championship in 19:33.
The AHS boys were led in the 5K freestyle by Coco Amarotico (20th, 22:15) and Alex Buktenica (24th, 22:45). The duo helped Ashland finish third out of seven teams in the final freestyle team standings.


A missing young Suffolk woman has been found by police.
An appeal to help find Rebecca Supple was launched after she had been last seen in Gunton Church Lane, Lowestoft, at 10am this morning.
It was believed the 25-year-old left in a black Ford Ka.
At 12.40pm, officers found Ms Supple on Grange Road, Beccles.
She was said to be "safe with police".


Palestine Church Growth Track is designed to help you become a fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ. From the initial decision to find out more about the vision of Palestine Church, to a fulfilling leadership role on our team, we will provide you with a path to experience growth and fulfillment.
The Growth Track is comprised of four specifically designed events listed below. Each event helps you take a step towards God's plan of fulfillment for your life. Ultimately, our goal is to help you discover the gifts God has equipped you with and empower you to walk in your divine calling.
Find out more about the community, growth, and fulfillment that comes from being on the Dream Team.
Prayerfully consider signing up for our Growth Track. We will provide a lunch along with refreshments for you and your family. We will go over our beliefs, the culture of Palestine Church, as well as fun activities such as the spiritual gifts test.


Today is Gin & Tonic Day, a day that reminds us that summer is coming, and there is nothing better than a Gin & Tonic on a beautiful day. Nothing.
But sometimes dinner prep conflicts with happy hour, and let's be real here, even the chef deserves a proper adult beverage! The Kitchen Garden Gin & Tonic is inspired by cooking itself, loaded with fresh herbs traditionally found in savory recipes.
This cocktail calls for Uncle Val's Botanical Gin, a aromatic gin distilled with Juniper, Cucumber, Lavender, Sage, and Lemon. Uncle Val's was inspired by Zio Valerio, a man who loved to cook Tuscan cuisine. For expressive gins such as Uncle Val's I like to build flavors upon one another, using fresh herbs to accentuate the signature flavors.
Unfortunately, not everyone has their own Kitchen Garden continuously bursting with fresh herbs, but thankfully even the most common grocery store has packs of "Poultry Blend" fresh herbs packed with sage, rosemary, and thyme. A sprig of each for each cocktail, a few slices of fresh cucumber, a slice of fresh lime, and two dashes of Lavender Bitters make this G&T complete.
This G&T is extremely simple, leaving it open for interpretation and creative experimentation. Instead of Lavender Bitters one could try Cucumber, instead of lime a big squeeze of fresh Lemon, or even a few drops of Bay Leaf Bitters and a few fresh Bay Leaves as a garnish. The wonderful thing is that Uncle Val's has a wide range of culinary flavors that are wonderful to play with - as one does with savory recipes. The possibilities are endless!
Recently I have been drinking my G&Ts in wide rim glasses, similar to how they do it in Japan, with a slow pour of tonic over the gin, careful not to pour the tonic directly on the ice. This makes the cocktail sweeter and less bitter. Give the drink a long and slow stir, and enjoy.
Build in a large tumbler over quality ice. Add gin and bitters, followed by tonic, careful not to pour the tonic directly on the ice. Garnish with a bouquet of fresh herbs, a few slices of cucumber, and a lime wheel.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Uncle Val's Botanical Gin. All opinions are 100% mine.


We pick up guests at their Waikiki area hotel between 5:50 – 6:10AM and arrive at our shop at 6:30 am (if you are meeting us at the shop, meet time is 6:30AM at this location). From there we fill out the necessary paperwork, gear up and get onto the boat. We launch about 7:00 am and head out to our first dive site (normally a deep wreck dive). After the first dive, we change out the tanks while you enjoy complementary snacks and water. During our surface interval, we motor to our second dive site which is usually a shallow reef or drift dive. Once we complete our second dive, we head back to the marina and offload; while we unload you have time to visit our shop to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat or more, fill in and stamp your log book or grab a shave ice near-by. We are back in the shuttle at 10:30 and dropping you off at your Waikiki hotel around 11:00 AM.
One of the things that sets Oahu apart from the other Hawaiian Islands are the numerous wreck dives available. Aside from the wrecks themselves, these dive sites tend to be the preferred cruising areas of the larger animals such as sharks, rays and whales during winter months.
Sunken barges, and old landing craft (that sharks like to call home), and Hawaii's most famous wreck, the WWII Corsair Plane Wreck are all right off Oahu's southeast coast just waiting to be explored. As we only take a maximum of six divers per trip on our Oahu dive boat, you won't have to worry about the dive sites being crowded. Additionally our wreck dives are the first dives of the day, and our dive boat leaves 30-45 minutes prior to the other local area shops. That means we get to the sites first, before everything is scared away!
Most of the wrecks we dive sit between 70 – 110′, so a minimum of basic open water certification is required. One of our wrecks, Baby Barge begins at 60 feet which is a great introduction deep dive and a great dive for our Junior Divers under instruction. A few of the wrecks offer the opportunity for penetration, however most of the life is found outside. Many of the wrecks off Oahu have been underwater for some time, and have sharp edges – care should be taken when diving the wrecks, and good buoyancy is key. Because our Oahu wreck dives are deeper dives, bottom time can vary quite a bit depending on which wreck we hit. Ask us about extending your bottom time by getting your Nitrox certification.
Additionally, all of our dives are led by a professional PADI instructor or dive master. Let us show you the best scuba diving Oahu has to offer.
Yes, complimentary round trip hotel transportation from Waikiki area hotels.
Do you own / operate your own boat?
Yes! We own and operate our own 28′ dive boat; the Hapa. She is rated for 12 plus crew however, we limit our charters to six divers or less to insure a better experience for our guests.
We have a 48 hour cancellation policy for all dive charters and a 72 hour cancellation policy for all certification courses and private charters. No refunds will be given for failing to show up or cancelling within the 48 hour or 72 cancellation period nor will refunds be given for dives you cannot complete. HOWEVER, if we cancelmall or part of a charter (such as weather and sea related issues), you can reschedule your charter or we will refund all or part of your fare, as appropriate.
All of our dives are guided by an experienced, licensed and insured PADI professional Instructor or Divemaster.
Is scuba diving equipment provided?
Yes, we provide all the scuba equipment you will need. We also offer $10 off our dive prices if you need ONLY tanks and weights.
How long do the dives last?
Times can vary quite a bit depending on depth and air consumption rates. You will always start with a full tank (filled to 3000 psi). Dives end when we reach our maximum allowable bottom time, or begin to run low on air (700-1000 psi). We do not set specific dive times unless we are required to because of depth restrictions.
What type of equipment are you using / renting / selling?
We use Cressi BCDs and Atomic Regulators. We also partner with Oceanic and Sea Sports. If you are interested in purchasing dive gear we can either have it shipped directly to your home address (save on airline baggage fees!) or you can pick it up in our shop.
Do you offer underwater photo packages?
Yes, we do offer professional underwater photography services. For professionally edited digital photos with all the pictures of your dives and a print release, we charge $85. Your photos will be made available in a secure on-line folder where you can download or share with friends and family. Divers can of course bring their own cameras and take as many photos/videos as they like.
Do you provide snacks or drinks on your dive charters?
Yes, we do provide a complimentary light snack (pastry, pineapple, cookies, etc) and water on all our daily Oahu scuba diving trips.
How many days a week do you offer diving trips?
We operate 7 days a week and most holidays – we are also closed on the day of the Honolulu Marathon since the highway is shut down and make sit extremely difficult to access the Hawaii Kai area.
How many people will I be diving with?
We only take a maximum of six divers per dive trip, so there is never a crowd.
What can I do about sea sickness?
There are several steps you can take to avoid sea sickness. Products such as Dramamine and Bonine are designed to relieve motion sickness, however they also have side effects such as drowsiness. To avoid this, take one pill the night before you plan to dive, and another upon waking. Taking these products right before you get on the boat or when you start to feel sick will not help. Another alternative is Sea Bands. These are wrist bands that were designed to combat motion sickness by means of pressure points on your wrists. They have no side effects, and work for many people. You can find these products at most island drug stores. It is also a good idea to get plenty of rest and limit alcohol consumption and greasy foods prior to diving.
We have a standard 48 hour cancellation policy for all dive charters and certification courses, and a 72 hour cancellation policy in effect for all private charters. Refunds will not be given if you fail to show for your scheduled dives or cancel your reservation with less than 48/72 hours notice.
What a great experience I had with Pirate Reef Diving. Easy to book. Comfortable and safe ride and dives. Amazing marine life seen. Thanks Pete, Johnny and Orvil for an amAzing day diving. I will be back again and this time with my husband so he can learn with you guys. Thanks so much.
Furthermore with a maximum of 6 divers per dive trip, it is a much more personal experience and they really take the time to deal with any concerns and any questions we have on each dive trip.
My dive trip this time with them was made even more incredible due to amazing weather allowing us to venture around the eastern tip of Oahu and to dive sites such as the "Sea Cave" where we were lucky enough to encounter a Monk Seal and also dive, sites that were further around past Hanauma Bay.
This is the 3rd year that I have been on holiday in Hawaii and dived with Reef Pirates and not once have I been disappointing with the service they provide. I would highly recommend them to anyone coming to dive on Oahu. Tourists staying in Waikiki have no need to worry about transportation, they can easily come and organize to pick you up and bring you to the boat as well.
You will start early in the morning! However, we realized that its worth it to avoid all the other ( and crowded) dive boats. Unfortunately, the winds were not in our favor that day. They were actually going the complete opposite way which made us stay within the bay, so no wreck dives :/. We did still get to do two dives that day. Saw a couple of turtles and at one point a ridiculous amount of puffer ... morefish! There was a feeding frenzy, over some fish eggs, we witnessed as well which was pretty cool.
Both our dive master and boat captain were awesome, very helpful. Especially with the high ( to me, no idea how high they actually were) swells! The two other people that were supposed to go with us backed out ( maybe due to the winds?) but they still took us out to dive. I saw a huge dive boat filled with people coming into anchor as we got out of the water, this is the way to go people. I would definitely come back to them again to check out the wreck dives!
If you go diving on Oahu go with this dive company. Very professional and small group attention for possibly novice diver like me. Very nice to dive with such a small group. Two dives, corsair and a reef dive. Both Pete (captain / skipper) and Bud (instructor / guide) was very enthusiastic, professional and create a relaxing atmosphere. Felt very much at ease and have had a good diving experience.
My wife and I dove with Reef Pirates today and we highly recommend them. The crew was terrific and the dive sites were phenomenal. Very friendly and helpful staff! We will be back.
Excellent team and awesome dives even in bad weather. We had two dives with Reef Pirates everything was arranged and organized well and we enjoyed the dives, we saw many turtles, eels and more. I highly recommend to dive with them.
I had my first official certified dive with Reef Pirates. They have a great team of people - very friendly and knowledgeable of the reefs. It was a small group on the boat (4 guests to 3 staff members) and they were very focused on safety. I even got to do a dive 1-on-1 with the divemaster since I was the only certified guest. We saw lot of turtles, fish and eels. I felt very confident using my new ... moreskills with them and I will definitely dive with them again.
I won't dive with anyone else anytime I'm back in Oahu!
Only 4 people on the boat together with 3 dive instructors- fabulous! Perfekt organized and easy - we loved it!
Very professional and safe. The crew is awesome. They do a small boat for better dives. The safety diver checks on you throughout the dives. Highly recommend diving with them.
I tried to Reef Pirates by a recommendation of the instructor who accompanied us on the dive on Kauai. My husband and I had never done a deep dive, it was the first time. They knew we did not have experience, so they chose a Wreck Dive less deep to do that day (27m), plus a shallow dive. I loved it! I felt safe the whole time! All of the company were very attentive and friendly, giving us all the ... moresupport we need. Unlike other dives we did in Hawaii, breakfast was not served, just snacks enough for warmth between a dip and another and water. But I found the price fair enough! What I liked the company was the fact that they never do a tour with many people, are always at most 6. In addition we left early, arriving at the point of diving ahead of other companies. I think so when we got down there the animals are more in sight, they are not hidden because of the movement.
Spent 5 days diving with Reef Pirates and could not be any happier. I have been diving all my life and I don't think that I have enjoyed diving with any other group more than with Reef Pirates. A super bunch of guys. They really enjoy diving and it shows. We had great visibility and visited multiple sites. Saw everything one could wish to see. The early start means you have the sites to yourselves ... moreand have lots of time left over after diving to spend with non-divers. Many thanks to Sean, Pete, Scott and their awesome photographer Orville. Until next time Aloha!
Reef Pirates Diving provides outstanding service. First and foremost, they limit their group sizes to six divers. The other dive companies appear to be all about the big numbers. (Trust me on this one: I saw the competitors' boats as we'd pass by them in the channel.) Second, this company also has the earliest dive times so that you are the first, and usually only, group at the dive sites. This dramatically ... moreincreases your probability of seeing things before other divers scare them off. Plus, the early times free up the rest of your day to do other things. Third, Reef Pirates Diving is full service. They set up your equipment, change tanks in between dives and break down all of your equipment at the end. You don't have to do a thing. Fourth, Reef Pirates Diving has complimentary pick-ups/drop-offs from/to any of the Waikiki hotels. You will want a ride. The traffic in Waikiki is a nightmare and taxis are very expensive. Fifth, Reef Pirates Diving does not charge for equipment use. Wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, tanks, weights, fins, masks are all free. Sixth, they take photos of you during the dive at no charge. I appreciated this because I have thousands of dive photos, but only two or three have myself in them. So, this free service is a huge perk because most other companies take photos but charge you up the arse. Reef Pirates Diving simply posts the photos on Facebook and you download them from there. Last, but certainly not least, there is great communication in booking dives, finding out information, etc. I sent numerous emails to the company prior to my dives. They always responded promptly and answered each and every one of my questions. -- Highly, highly, highly recommend!!!
Sean and his crew went out of their way to make sure we have great dives. Extremely professional yet layed back. What sold me was that they own their own boat and leave earlier than the other companies. This means you get a great dive with a small group before everyone else on the island scares the fish away. I would definitely dive with them again.
Sean and his team without the best. They are very punctual, friendly, funny and professional. They did all my dives and were very good and funny. One of the best things is that there is never more than six divers on the boat and when so warranted, the group is even divided into two, according to the skills they have observed, that's great. We visited reefs and wrecks, it was sensational. I have the ... morebest memories and , most important new friends. Thank you very much Sean, Justin, Dan, Kathleen, and Orvil and Scott who are part of them. It was great!


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Formally Integrated Data Environment
Grant agreement ID: 3070
Start date 1 July 1989
End date 30 June 1992
FP2-ESPRIT 2
The goal of the FIDE Action was to develop the foundations for an integrated data environment through advances in type systems (the expressions used to define the structure and properties of data and to ensure the correctness of programs), programming languages, database systems and conceptual modelling (the process which generates the model of a database application from a real-world description).
The individual technologies currently supporting application systems are studied to analyse the precise functions they provide. These show both overlap and inconsistency. The Action sought to eliminate the inconsistency and hence make application system building and maintenance much more economic. At the same time FIDE is developing a support architecture which should be significantly more efficient having removed unnecessary and often conflicting overlap. At present the focus is on combining databases and programming languages but the approach is expected to apply to a wider range of components in the system environment.
O2 is an object oriented database system. Its functionalities include that of a database management system (DBMS), a programming language and a programming environment. The target applications are business, transactional, office automation and multimedia applications. It avoids the impedance mismatch between database query languages (like structured query language (SQL)) and programming languages (like C or COBOL). Moreover, the object oriented approach and the integrated programming environment, increase the software productivity.
Information systems are currently supported by a set of loosely connected heterogenous software components, such as databases systems, programming languages, programming environments, etc, with each component designed and built using a specific technology. This research developed a formally defined integration of a full set of technologies to provide a data environment and hence allow a total application to be built within a consistent and seamless integrated environment.
Several type systems suitable for the kernal of an integrated environment have been implemented and are being evaluated. The type checking technology has been developed using a memorizing technique which combines the benefits of name and structural equivalence. A system of incremental binding allows new methods of application construction. A new bulk data type, called maps, has been implemented and is being evaluated. The performance of 2 different map stores has been measured with the SUN 'oodbms' benchmark. A type system statically incorporating both object orientation (inheritance and identity) and relationships has been developed. Comprehensions based on quads have been investigated. The stable store, a prototype canonical object store, already supports 5 languages. One of these, PQuest, is a persistent variant of Quest. This language is being used to investigate the deginition of bulk types, one of 2 experiments into architectures. The other experiment is based on Napier 88. The use of reflection is being investigated.
A new bulk type constructor, map, for database programming languages has been designed. It is designed to balance the requirements for persistent canonical store implementation with the requirements of data modelling. A map value denotes a stored finite updateable function, and may be considered as a set of pairs of tuples, denoting the domain and range respectively. The map includes relations and sets as a degenerate form, when the range is empty, and the map algebra is then equivalent to relational algebra. Utilizing an identified range allows the map to model directed structures such as graphs, which have been explored hitherto in the functional data models. Maps have a user specifiable equality test on domain elements, and a user specifiable stored ordering. A map will trivially represent sets, arrays, sparse arrays, index structures, and relations; hence it is a candidate for a canonical store. Extended to polymorphic maps, it will also represent records, environments and strongly typed memo functions and command histories. Interoperability between various languages is envisaged via such a canonical store. The map construct is sufficiently high level and abstract that it will convey the structural semantics between the interworking components. This same captured structure makes it possible to develop efficient map stores utilizing indexing, clustering and prefetching. Both explicitly controlled operations and an optimizable algebra are defined for maps.
A formalism has been presented for the logical layer of an object oriented query optimizer that subsumes two well known optimization approaches: the Orion technique based on class extensions and the algebra based query rewritings. The formalism also allows easy and exhaustive factorization of common query subexpressions. Furthermore, it uses information on object placement policies and indices to limit the search space for an equivalent expression, thereby reducing the rewriting phase.
APPROACH AND METHODS
The approach focused on three interrelated topics:
-programming languages for data-intensive applications
-object stores with high performance
-design and construction methodologies
Six areas of research are investigated to extract essential techniques and fundamental concepts:
-formal methods in database system and programming language design
-conceptual models and type systems
-types for object stores
-DBPL and persistent programming language design and experience
-system evolution, type evolution, control of binding and typing
-operational requirements.
PROGRESS AND RESULTS
Several type systems suitable for the kernel of an integrated environment have been implemented and are being evaluated. The type checking technology has been developed using a memorising technique which combines the benefits of name and structural equivalence. A system of incremental binding allows new methods of application construction. A new bulk data type, called maps, has been implemented and is being evaluated. The performance of two different map stores has been measured with the SUN oodbms benchmark. A type system statically incorporating both object orientation (inheritance and identity) and relationships has been developed. Comprehensions based on quads have been investigated. The stable store, a prototype canonical object store, already supports five languages. One of these, PQuest, is a persistent variant of Quest. This language is being used to investigate the definition of bulk types, one of our two experiments into architectures. The other experiment is based on Napier 88. The use of reflect on is being investigated.
The outcomes of this Action are mainly theoretical, although integration prototypes will be demonstrated. The objective is to provide database programming language designers and programmers with a better understanding of this area. On the one hand, from the outputs of FIDE, designers of database programming languages will be able to identify the adequate type system their language needs and to select the best technology for persistent stores. On the other hand, database application programmers will find the results on conceptual modelling and methodology useful for improving the design of their applications.
The long-term goal is to specify clear guidelines on the design and architecture of systems which provide as one integrated whole, those facilities currently provided separately by databases and programming languages. At present several interesting demonstration systems exist: Napier 88, DBPL, Galileo, PS-algol and a number of designs for new components and "total" systems. The longer term workplan would provide complete coverage of the database functions in languages using the latest language technology,integrated with a workbench of tools supporting design, construction, maintenance and operations within the same coherent framework. Within this more ambitious workplan, which goes beyond the original goals of FIDE and will not be completed within FIDE,it would be expected that the integration technology be demonstrated, so that it may be reapplied to industrial systems and other aspects of computer science.
FP2-ESPRIT 2 - European strategic programme (EEC) for research and development in information technologies (ESPRIT), 1987-1992
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K-State Track and Field
Know your Track Star: Janee' Kassanavoid
The Big 12 hammer throw champion will be in action today
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The story goes something like this: Janeé Kassanavoid was boarding a flight to Texas when she overheard a passenger comment "Oh, Joseph Kassanavoid's sister goes to K-State."
Joseph was a backup quarterback for Kansas State back in 2009, but suffice to say that his sister has far outdone his exploits in a purple jersey. A native of Lawson, Missouri, and a member of the Comanche Nation, Kassanavoid arrived in Manhattan after a season at Johnson Community College where she was the NJCAA Outdoor champion in hammer throw.
Since then, she's been showing steady improvement. In the 2015-16 season, her first at Kansas State, she made it to sixth on the all-time indoor hammer throw rankings for the Wildcats, and also qualified for the NCAA Outdoor championships by finishing in tenth place during the West Preliminaries. At nationals, she finished ninth and was named a second team All-American for her efforts.
This season, Kassanavoid has been lights out nearly every week. She began the season with a bang, taking first place in five consecutive meets and then setting a new school indoor record with a throw of 21.81m. Ultimately, she took the Big 12 indoor title in the event and finished ninth at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
Not content with just the indoor season, Kassanavoid also had four straight first place finishes in the outdoor season, and set a new school record again, this time with a throw of 66.97m. Predictably, she also won the Big 12 outdoor hammer throw title.
At the West Preliminaries this year though, she had a bit of a lapse and nearly didn't qualify, finishing 11th in a field where she was the clear favorite. But it was an emotional day for Kassanavoid, as it was the anniversary of her father's passing and she had trouble keeping it together.
Kassanavoid will compete tomorrow in the women's hammer throw event where she is currently ranked 15th.
The NCAA Outdoor Championships will continue today in Eugene, Oregon and run through June 10th. You can follow the action live via the NCAA and by tracking the #KStateTFXC tag on Twitter.


1. The autumnal glow is a legit thing.
2. And definitely just not for the summer.
3. It's different from a summery glow: It's a warm glow.
4. Bolder looks, however, are equally stunning this season.
5. Just look at this gothic gorgeousness.
6. Going bold with gold is another autumn look guaranteed to make heads turn.
7. Because a bronze or gold lid and berry pout is pure perfection.
8. As is a simple dark eye and a matte lip.
9. But a shimmering green eye is simply majestic.
10. And bit of sparkle certainly never hurt anyone.
11. If you're a dab hand with the eyeshadow brush, an orangey sunset eye is absolutely stunning.
12. And a bit of eyeliner mastery can do wonders.
13. But subtle hues of pinks and purples also look completely marvellous.
14. And can bring out the gorgeousness of your eye colour.
15. It's just very pretty and natural.
16. But if you want to spice things up, hues of orange and red can light your fire.
17. Or you could let your hair do the talking and go for soft shades of purple and brown.
18. Fluttering lashes are like the fluttering leaves of this beautiful season.
19. They just bring out the lovely tones of autumn's beautiful palette.


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Cambodia's Sub-Decree on Health Warnings to Approve without Pictures
(Phnom Penh – August 31, 2009)A Government official last weekend said that the headway of sub-decree on health warnings, which will be signed by the Premier later this year after the second review, is a big step forward to the implementation of WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) although without picture warnings.
"It is really a big step forward. The Government is doing a good job for the public health", said H.E. Dr. Lim Thai Pheang, Director of National Center for Health Promotion of the Ministry of Health.
"We must put in only message warnings", Thai Pheang said quoting Prime Minister's speech during the plenary meeting at the Council of Ministers on August 14, 2009 , adding that the FCTC is not a law, that recommended us to make any specific 'black or white' act.
"We are very welcomed to the progress because any decisions regarding economic and social affairs are the Government's ability", he said in referring to the evolution of sub-decree.
He said the WHO will also hail the progress after the sub-decree officially approved.
WHO also voiced their support to the move. Dr. Yel Daravuth, National Professional Officer of WHO's Tobacco Free Initiative said, "In my opinion, I think it is an advancement. It shows that the Government is working and keeping its commitment to the tobacco control it ratifies to the FCTC on November 15, 2005."
The sub-decree on health warnings was preliminary approved by the Council of Ministers' plenary meeting on August 14, 2009 after a first draft gone through a long process of Inter-Ministerial meetings, Council of Ministers' Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and Lawyers' Council and Council of Ministers' meetings, but ruled that the sub-decree are not having the graphic warnings at the present time, and need a review to delete them before the Primer's signature.
Regional advocates suggest that Cambodia itself has already had the graphic warnings with several brands of cigarette exporting to Singapore. Cambodia has already done it, so it is not "too strange or too early" to stipulate the graphic warnings in the sub-decree. Thailand-based Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) reports that three exporting cigarette brands are Zen Classic, Oki Menthol and Bonjour menthol-this one is manufactured by Rock International.
The sub-decree consists of 5 chapters and 13 articles, detailing the introduction of all five sets of strong messages warnings on the main faces of cigarette packs, circulating in Cambodia—an effort to make sure that smokers and non-smoker understand that smoking is dangerous as well as punishments on the violated industries before a Tobacco Law, which got stuck at the Council of Ministers, will pass later.
The message warnings, which will be covered 30% on the principal displays of cigarette packs in Cambodia, are 'Smoking causes lung cancer/ emphysema/ heart diseases/ stroke and tooth decay'.
Though the development is not completely satisfied, Dr. Mom Kong, executive director of Cambodia Movement for Health said "I think it is a progress in response to the implementation of FCTC", adding that we hope we will have more progress [pictorial warnings] in the future, taking up good examples of some leading neighboring nations.
"Many studies have been done in the region, and majority of respondents agree that strong, prominent picture-based warnings on cigarette packs that convey specific negative health, social and even
financial consequence is more effective in informing the public on the hazards of smoking, than text warnings only. It is also easier to comprehend, most especially by the illiterate and semi-literate
people, who form the largest segment of smokers' population in developing countries such as Cambodia, recommended Ms. Bangon Ritthiphakdee, director of SEATCA said
A growing body of evidence also proves that pictorial health warnings 'effectively educates the public on the dangers of smoking, detracts consumers from purchasing cigarettes, and is cost free to governments. But strong political commitment is needed for proper laws to be in place, she added.
Article 11.1 of WHO's FCTC recommend to have the graphic warnings should be 50% or more of the principal display area, but shall no be less than 30%.
Tobacco industries always argue that the message and graphic warnings would damage their brands and affect the national economics.
So far ASEAN member states like Singapore, Thailand (May 2007), Malaysia (January 1008) and Brunei Darussalam have long been had the pictorial warnings on their cigarette packs. And the moves damage nothing.
Indonesia: Philip Morris fined B130m for tax-dodging
ASEAN campaign vs smoking launched
Cambodian moms-to-be chew tobacco for nausea, 03/12/09


Sprinkler Fixers Perth was established in early 2000's by 3 Perth locals who had been previously been working together in the landscaping and reticulation field team for a number of years. 15 years later and we are still going, better than ever, delivering a service that is second to none.
Our field crew all have top level retic experience, and we use the best tools and equipment on the market to make our work as productive as possible, which saves you money. We take a similar approach towards the parts we supply to customers, we use the highest quality parts available on the market, they may initially cost more than alot of other brands available (what you might find at Bunnings for example), but they will last up to 10 x longer, which, in the long run saves our customers time and money. The brands we predominantly us include Toro, Hunter, Antelco, Galcon etc..
With over 15 years industry experience, we pride ourselves in delivering quality service and getting it right from the start. We have the experience and equipment to promptly diagnose and repair your reticulation system on the spot. We are also an accredited waterwise garden irrigator as recognised by Irrigation Australia.
We are confident in our prices but we also want your business so, if you get a cheaper quote we will price match with any comparable reticulation/landscaping business in Perth.
At Sprinkler Fixers we offer our valued customers a 12 month 'No Fuss' warranty on all work covering failure as a result of our products or services.
We realise every reticulation system is different, so we are more than happy to provide you with and obligation free quote with the best solution to your reticulation and landscaping needs.
Our services are available 24/7 in case of Emergencies. Please do not hesitate to call!
We will travel anywhere in Perth to provide you with our reticulation services.
Sprinkler Fixers understand that your job may only be small, so we can charge less than the big guys. We also include a fully detailed report so you know exactly what has work has been completed!
SprinklerFixers offer a 12 month 'no fuss' warranty on all work covering failure related to our products or services!


SHIVA - Losing A Member | VKH Press – J-Rock & Visual Kei Coverage Worldwide!
SHIVA has announced the very sad news that after their live at 心斎橋SUN HALL (Shinsaibashi SUN HALL), Drummer Ruka will leave the band. Vocalist 鴾弥 (Tokiya) and Bassist NATSUKI will continue on with only 2 members.
The band is very sorry for this sudden announcement and they hope everyone will continue to support and cheer them on. We also wish Ruka luck in whatever he has planned for the future!


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package org.springframework.boot.actuate.autoconfigure.availability;

import java.util.LinkedHashSet;
import java.util.Set;

import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;

import org.springframework.boot.actuate.health.HealthEndpointGroup;
import org.springframework.boot.actuate.health.HealthEndpointGroups;
import org.springframework.mock.env.MockEnvironment;

import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.assertThat;
import static org.mockito.BDDMockito.given;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.mock;

/**
 * Tests for {@link AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor}.
 *
 * @author Phillip Webb
 * @author Madhura Bhave
 */
class AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessorTests {

	private AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor postProcessor = new AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor(
			new MockEnvironment());

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenGroupsAlreadyContainedReturnsOriginal() {
		HealthEndpointGroups groups = mock(HealthEndpointGroups.class);
		Set<String> names = new LinkedHashSet<>();
		names.add("test");
		names.add("readiness");
		names.add("liveness");
		given(groups.getNames()).willReturn(names);
		assertThat(this.postProcessor.postProcessHealthEndpointGroups(groups))
				.isInstanceOf(AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroups.class);
	}

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenGroupContainsOneReturnsPostProcessed() {
		HealthEndpointGroups groups = mock(HealthEndpointGroups.class);
		Set<String> names = new LinkedHashSet<>();
		names.add("test");
		names.add("readiness");
		given(groups.getNames()).willReturn(names);
		assertThat(this.postProcessor.postProcessHealthEndpointGroups(groups))
				.isInstanceOf(AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroups.class);
	}

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenGroupsContainsNoneReturnsProcessed() {
		HealthEndpointGroups groups = mock(HealthEndpointGroups.class);
		Set<String> names = new LinkedHashSet<>();
		names.add("test");
		names.add("spring");
		names.add("boot");
		given(groups.getNames()).willReturn(names);
		assertThat(this.postProcessor.postProcessHealthEndpointGroups(groups))
				.isInstanceOf(AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroups.class);
	}

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenAdditionalPathPropertyIsTrue() {
		HealthEndpointGroups postProcessed = getPostProcessed("true");
		HealthEndpointGroup liveness = postProcessed.get("liveness");
		HealthEndpointGroup readiness = postProcessed.get("readiness");
		assertThat(liveness.getAdditionalPath().toString()).isEqualTo("server:/livez");
		assertThat(readiness.getAdditionalPath().toString()).isEqualTo("server:/readyz");
	}

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenGroupsAlreadyContainedAndAdditionalPathPropertyIsTrue() {
		HealthEndpointGroups groups = mock(HealthEndpointGroups.class);
		Set<String> names = new LinkedHashSet<>();
		names.add("test");
		names.add("readiness");
		names.add("liveness");
		given(groups.getNames()).willReturn(names);
		MockEnvironment environment = new MockEnvironment();
		environment.setProperty("management.endpoint.health.probes.add-additional-paths", "true");
		AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor postProcessor = new AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor(
				environment);
		HealthEndpointGroups postProcessed = postProcessor.postProcessHealthEndpointGroups(groups);
		HealthEndpointGroup liveness = postProcessed.get("liveness");
		HealthEndpointGroup readiness = postProcessed.get("readiness");
		assertThat(liveness.getAdditionalPath().toString()).isEqualTo("server:/livez");
		assertThat(readiness.getAdditionalPath().toString()).isEqualTo("server:/readyz");
	}

	private HealthEndpointGroups getPostProcessed(String value) {
		MockEnvironment environment = new MockEnvironment();
		environment.setProperty("management.endpoint.health.probes.add-additional-paths", value);
		AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor postProcessor = new AvailabilityProbesHealthEndpointGroupsPostProcessor(
				environment);
		HealthEndpointGroups groups = mock(HealthEndpointGroups.class);
		return postProcessor.postProcessHealthEndpointGroups(groups);
	}

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenAdditionalPathPropertyIsFalse() {
		HealthEndpointGroups postProcessed = getPostProcessed("false");
		HealthEndpointGroup liveness = postProcessed.get("liveness");
		HealthEndpointGroup readiness = postProcessed.get("readiness");
		assertThat(liveness.getAdditionalPath()).isNull();
		assertThat(readiness.getAdditionalPath()).isNull();
	}

	@Test
	void postProcessHealthEndpointGroupsWhenAdditionalPathPropertyIsNull() {
		HealthEndpointGroups groups = mock(HealthEndpointGroups.class);
		HealthEndpointGroups postProcessed = this.postProcessor.postProcessHealthEndpointGroups(groups);
		HealthEndpointGroup liveness = postProcessed.get("liveness");
		HealthEndpointGroup readiness = postProcessed.get("readiness");
		assertThat(liveness.getAdditionalPath()).isNull();
		assertThat(readiness.getAdditionalPath()).isNull();
	}

}


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Getting read: using a journalistic newsletter format in a long-term endeavour to promote critical thinking among healthcare decision-makers and health professionals
Levi R1
1 SBU, The Swedish Agency for HTA and Assessment of Social Services, Sweden
Ragnar Levi
Background: For over 20 years, a free quarterly 16–24-page newsletter called Science & Practice has been disseminated to healthcare staff and decision-makers by SBU, the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment. Using a journalistic format to promote critical thinking, systematic reviews, risk of bias and critical thinking have been recurrent themes in the newsletter. Reader surveys have been performed repeatedly in random samples of major target groups to monitor attitudes and self-reported reading behaviour.
Objectives: To investigate target groups' attitudes toward SBU as a source of health evidence and to evaluate readers' views and self-reported reading of SBU's free quarterly newsletter Vetenskap & Praxis (Science & Practice).
Methods: A mail survey followed by three reminders was sent to healthcare decision-makers and health professionals in Sweden 2008, 2010 and 2014, both readers and non-readers. Stratified random samples from these years came from 1000, 1833, and 2000 individuals. Responders could remain anonymous.
Results: Weighted total response rates were 60%, 63% and 47%. A majority reported practical benefits of SBU's results. The major source was SBU's free newsletter, rated as good or very good. A majority reported that they read at least something in every issue. Self-reported web searching for medical information showed no increase since 2008. Few agreed that the newsletter should be available online only.
Conclusions: A free, printed newsletter targeting health professionals and policy-makers, using journalistic tools and a long-term approach, can achieve substantial readership and result in awareness of systematic reviews of health interventions and critical analyses of benefits, risks and costs. Further analyses are needed to investigate specific impact on attitudes, knowledge and behaviours, depending on context and modes of presentation.


For this weeks my creative space we have various quilts, or objects that will be quilted..
Picnic quilt top waiting for backing.
Little 1.5 inch squares which are part of the scrapbuster block.
The wee play quilt ready to be sewn together into a top.
Taken in far too dim lighting we have a wall canvas that looks kind of like a quilt, but it's scrapbook paper! I have some wooden words and am still deciding if I'm going to stick them to the canvas as well or just leave it as is.
I'm joining in with Our Creative Spaces. Perhaps you'd like to as well.
lots of lovely prints, a great idea with using the scrapbook papers too.
I love that wall canvas. It's gorgeous. I'd definitely add words to it.


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mHUB and Portal Innovations Announce Partnership to Provide Startups with Access to Resources Across Both Organizations
mHUB, a leading independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center, and Portal Innovations, a venture development engine that bridges scientific ideation in life sciences, officially partner to offer reciprocal memberships
(CHICAGO October 13th, 2022) – mHUB and Portal Innovations are joining forces to increase the value of their mutual resources to Chicago's startup ecosystem. Members of each entrepreneurial community will now have the ability to purchase discounted memberships at the other partnering organization to gain access to critical hardtech prototyping labs, wet lab space, and other world-class life science resources, rarely found together and in downtown Chicago.
mHUB and Portal are both deeply rooted in bolstering and activating the region's robust infrastructure of research, talent, and manufacturing to advance early-stage innovation. Collaborations such as this partnership build more stickiness across resources and have positioned Chicago as a global hub for launching and growing startups.
Portal currently has two locations in the Fulton Market district of Chicago, where it invests seed capital, offers access to fully equipped wet and dry lab space, and provides management expertise to leading scientific and entrepreneurial founders. mHUB is home to 11 labs for prototyping and provides industry access, mentorship, education, and programs to accelerate early-stage hardtech towards commercialization.
"Portal not only invests capital in these innovative companies, but we also provide access to turnkey laboratories and dedicate time and resources to help create a community centered around life sciences," said Patrick Flavin, President of Portal Innovations. "When trying to create a new startup environment, it's critical to foster relationships with companies that have similar interests, which is why we're excited to partner with mHUB to help pool our resources in order to make Chicago a stronger innovation hub."
"Removing barriers and working across organizations is how Chicago has built an entire ecosystem around commercializing early-stage technology," said Haven Allen, Co-Founder and CEO, mHUB. "This atmosphere we've built locally has grown into a regional one, creating a map of resources across the Midwest. mHUB is thrilled to add Portal to its growing list of collaborators and fill a need for our MedTech and life sciences startups."
Specific partnership benefits for Portal members includes, but are not limited to, discounted membership fees to mHUB for access to prototyping labs with over $6M of equipment, software design licenses (Fusion360, Altium, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.), loading dock access, and shared workspaces with business class WiFi, printing, and front desk service. Additionally, mHUB members will have a discount on Portal membership, including access to $5M in common lab equipment, full-service EHS and biohazard containers and waste removal, and concierge-level service for all office needs.
For further questions on membership, please contact Anna Tomaszewski (anna.tomaszewski@portalinnovations.com) with Portal Innovations or mHUB at membership@mhubchicago.com.
About mHUB
mHUB is a leading independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center that exists to convene the entrepreneurial ecosystem around physical product innovation to ensure that the manufacturing industry continues to accelerate, grow and thrive. The mHUB community includes over 428 active and alumni startups and small businesses supported by a deep talent pool of product designers and developers, entrepreneurs, engineers and manufacturers, corporate leaders, industry experts, mentors and investors. mHUB provides a hyper-resourced environment to entrepreneurs with the goal of commercializing new hardtech innovation that will lead to new businesses, intellectual property, investment, revenue and job creation. Since launching in 2017, the mHUB community has generated more than $721M in revenue, launched more than 1,398 products, hired more than 3,987 employees, and raised over $1B in capital.
About Portal Innovations
Portal Innovations is a premier venture development engine that bridges scientific ideation in life sciences, medtech, and bioinformatics through commercial proof of concept by delivering crafted capital, including seed funding, specialized equipment, lab space, and management expertise to high-potential early-stage companies. For more information, please visit www.portalinnovations.com.


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BLOG / Fashion / Esprit BY OPENING CEREMONY
Esprit BY OPENING CEREMONY
YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST LOVE
THU. SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
WORDS BY ALEX THURMOND
PHOTOGRAPHY/DIRECTOR BY Charlotte Wales
STYLING BY Charlotte Collet
A collaboration that has been our on our wishlist for years. We chat with Carol and Humberto about what the iconic '80s brand means to them and how they're re-imagining the iconic clothes for today.
Everyone has memories of those iconic brands that marked our childhood, and for Opening Ceremony founders Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, that brand was Esprit. The Northern California-based line was a favorite not only for its style, but also for what the brand represented outside of its aesthetics. "It's one of the first brands that we remember speaking about something larger than just fashion," they recall. That vision had a lasting impact on the pair.
"Most brands search for storytelling and authenticity, but with Esprit, it was part of their heritage from the start," note Carol and Humberto. Esprit began as a clothing line established by Susie Buell and Doug Tompkins in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s. It was the height of the hippie-era, and they jump started their business by selling dresses out of the back of their VW bus. Over the next several decades they grew the business dramatically, but still held onto their core principles. Esprit wasn't just about clothing, it was about community.
The idea of community extended to every aspect of the Esprit experience: from the moment you stepped into one of their stores, you were part of the tribe. "Esprit inspired us to think about the details," Carol and Humberto remember. "From the immersive store designs and the different artists and creatives they collaborated with, to creating custom totes that people could reuse, it was all part of the Esprit world—and they invited everyone to join." The brand also used their platform to promote social consciousness, from the early '90s "What Would You Do?" TV spots that encouraged young people to talk about the issues that mattered most, to constructing their San Francisco offices out of sustainable materials. The Esprit ethos was all about getting things done, and having fun while doing it.
And now, Opening Ceremony is excited to share those ideals with the next generation. "We wanted to incorporate the codes of the brand, but in a modern way," Carol and Humberto explain. "It has the original Esprit energy of the '80s and '90s, but we've updated things with innovative fabrics, unisex styles, and multi-functional pieces that are all very OC." The women's and men's collections include bold prints, graphic tees, cozy outerwear, athletic-inspired staples, and of course, lots of iconic Esprit logo gear—it embodies everything we want this time of year, clothing that's cozy and conscious. There couldn't be a better time to bring back the spirit of Esprit.
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BREAKING: Norton to produce V4 engine platform after Government investment
Author: Oli Rushby Posted: 28 Jul 2015
Norton is set to begin production of a 1200cc V4 engine platform, likely to be used for a sports bike, after a significant Government cash injection.
The iconic British manufacturer will also begin work on a 650cc twin-cylinder motor with the view of launching a number of new models in coming years.
The V4 platform could see an all-new Norton sports bike hit the market while the 650 could be used in a naked, scrambler or lightweight racer.
The move will see Norton's Donington Hall premises expand to become a 10,000 square foot training and manufacture facility with building work starting in the next ten days.
Work will then begin on producing the new two platforms, which have been in the design stage for almost a year according to the firm's CEO Stuart Garner.
"The work on the new platforms has been going for a reasonable while already," Garner told Bike Social this afternoon. "It's been a year pulling all this together and a lot of the preparation work and engine design has already begun."
Garner bought Norton in 2008 and began work on the Commando 961 with the first machines being delivered in 2010. He has since used the 961cc twin platform in two further models, the exclusive Domiracer and Dominator revealed earlier this year.
Today's news will mean the British marque can further expand its range, with talk of a V4 sports bike on the horizon.
Garner continued: "With the 1200 V4 we will look to put a sports bike together and we're still evaluating models for the 650, whether it will be a naked, a scrambler or even a lightweight racer – it's a great engine platform with many opportunities."
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne visited Norton's factory today to announce the investment, which will see 600 jobs created and further support an all-British supply chain.
Fully British-built TT bike for Norton by 2017
VIDEO: Norton Dominator SS Full UK Test
Norton's Lightweight TT bike and the teenagers building it
£4.29 million of the £7.5 million total investment will come from the Government, with the investment also being used to further bolster the British Motorcycle Manufacturing Association (BMMA) launched in 2014.
"It's been a great journey since bringing the Norton brand back to the UK and this latest news shows that there's a strong future ahead for Norton and British manufacturing," Garner concluded.
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Automated optical inspection for quality assurance is now standard in modern manufacturing. Achieving reliable results calls for custom-designed illumination of the objects.
Hobby photographers are familiar with how tricky correct illumination can be. Dull contrasts and fuzzy contours can kill even the most beautiful photograph. However, the consequences for industrial image processing weigh much heavier. If visual quality assurance breaks down, this can result in costly consequences. The objective of industrial image processing is to use appropriate lighting systems to contrast the products that need to be inspected, so that all of the relevant details and deviations can be detected by the camera. SCHOTT ranks among the global leaders in technology when it comes to this highly specialized market. Electronics manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and subcontractors to the automotive industry all rely on lighting systems from SCHOTT. "This is a very attractive market with annual growth rates of around 25 percent. The worldwide sales volume for this type of lighting technology alone reached 320 million euros in 2005," explains Jürgen Schumann, head of the industrial product group at SCHOTT Fiber Optics.
In order to fully meet custom-designed demands for illumination, various illumination techniques are used, including reflected, transmitted, bright field and dark field lighting. Reflected illumination uses a spotlight to help reveal corrosion on metal more easily. Here, both the camera and the lighting are positioned on the same side of the object. The transmitted lighting technique works differently. The object is placed between the camera and the light in order to show the internal structures. If the object is located inside the bright area, it is illuminated slightly from the side from the direction that the camera is in. This casts shadows onto structures that increase the contrast. Last, but not least, illumination from the dark field takes place at an extremely flat angle. Surface structures reflect the incident light in the direction of the cameras and appear bright. This allows for scratches to be detected.
What light is the right light?
For the most part, the type of lighting is determined by the characteristics of the material that objects are made of and the lighting technique that is used. Here, factors, such as light delivery to the object and light intensity are crucial. Generally speaking, the higher the level of brightness, the quicker the inspection cycles. This increases throughput and reduces the costs per unit.
With lesser demands on lighting, even simple halogen spotlights, light bulbs or LED arrays without electronic excitation often suffice. These light sources are inexpensive and allow for a uniform illumination.
Fluorescent tubes provide diffuse light. The advantages of fluorescent lighting lie in their high life spans of around 15,000 hours and their relatively low initial cost. Fluorescent tubes can be used wherever no special requirements apply to the variability of the lighting. If faster inspection speeds or more complex inspections are required, fiber-optic systems or high quality LED systems are recommended. Fiber optics is known for its particularly high light intensity, flexible component shapes and uniform lighting.
Light diodes are on the march in industrial imaging, as well. These LED ring lights can be tuned to the exact sensitivity of the camera chips to provide optimum test results.
As in general lighting, change is on the horizon for industrial image processing. LEDs (light emitting diodes) will soon be stealing the stage from other types of systems. "In around four years, three-quarters of all industrial image processing applications will be based on LED technology," explains Jürgen Schumann. This technology offers advantages over other types of lighting. For example, LEDs offer much longer life spans of approximately 50,000 hours, do not require an external light source or fiber-optic light conductors and can be easily controlled electronically. Furthermore, they produce a narrowband light spectrum with a tight wavelength region that can be modified to meet the exact sensitivity of the CCD chips (charge coupled device) contained in the camera. "In digital cameras, CCD chips serve as a recording medium. A perfectly aligned light spectrum delivers the best possible results," explains Karen Holst, application and product manager at SCHOTT and co-author of the German textbook »Einführung in die industrielle Bildverarbeitung«, recently published by Franzis Verlag in Germany. Nevertheless, LED lighting still has technological deficits. For example, heat drastically shortens the life spans of LEDs. Therefore, managing temperatures calls for additional development work. Furthermore, the light output is often much lower than that of a fiber-optic solution.
A development team at SCHOTT in Mainz is now working to resolve these issues and Jürgen Schumann is optimistic. "We are confident that we will be successful in getting these technological challenges under control quite soon. After all, we remain committed to retaining our leadership role in this market," he concludes.


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Feature Film Writing Program for Indigenous Women
Tricksters and Writers was launched in August of 2017. The purpose of the program is to increase the participation of Indigenous women in key creative positions within the film industry and screen-based media arts community.
The first Tricksters and Writers program was offered in Vancouver. It wrapped in October 2018 with the completion of phase three, the actor table read workshops that were held collaboration with Full Circle: First Nations Performance Society. Phase one offered a variety of master classes as well as informal script reading sessions to 13 writers. Phase two matched seven screen-writers with Indigenous story editors for consultations. Story editors include David Geary, Eva Thomas, Penny Gummerson, and Tihemme Gagnon.
The Vancouver program has been supported by: Matrix Production Services, CMPA-BC, TELUS STORYHIVE, Creative BC, the Vancity Credit Union, and the BC Arts Council.
With support from the City of Vancouver, excerpts from five scripts were read by professional actors at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival. Details can be found here.
Applications closed on March 1st for the second cohort of The Vancouver program.
Vancouver Island North
WIFTV is currently offering a Tricksters and Writers program for women living in the region of North Vancouver Island. This program is presented by the Island North Film Commission and includes workshops, readings and story editing consultations.
Thompson Nicola
Members of the Tricksters and Writers team recently visited Kamloops and Enderby to offer screenwriting seminars for Indigenous women living in these areas. We also consulted with the community and developed of a program to offer in this area. TELUS STORYHIVE has supported our Thompson Nicola initiatives and support was also received from the Thompson River University and the Thompson Nicola Film Commission.
We are excited to announce that registration for a Vernon and Kamloops Tricksters and Writers program is now open. Click here for details.
Tricksters and Writers was developed by WIFTV with Doreen Manuel and Peggy Thompson.
Instructor/ Advisor
Doreen Manuel is a respected Secwepemc/Ktunaxa First Nations filmmaker, as well as the Director of the Nat and Flora Bosa Centre for Film & Animation. She is the sixth child of Grand Chief Dr. George Manuel and Marceline Manuel. Doreen is a graduate of the Aboriginal Film and Television Diploma Program at Capilano University and is the recipient of the Governor General of Canada Bronze Medal Award for academic excellence for her studies in AFTP. She has an extensive background working in First Nations education and community development in both rural and urban centres. Doreen comes from a long line of oral historians and factual storytellers from her First Nations traditional background. She has experience directing for television and was the Canadian Correspondent for the Native Heartbeat a USA Native American news magazine program. She spent 13 years as the Coordinator/Instructor of the Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking program at Capilano University. She is a Matriarch with the IM4 virtual reality program and on the Board of Directors of Knowledge Network. She also owns and operates Running Wolf Productions.
Doreen is also a Telefilm Partner with the Micro-Budget Indigenous Category. Her goal is to see more feature films produced in the First Nations community, which address the issues of First Nations people. She also has a strong interest in incubating an authentic First Nations, Metis, and Inuit voice in film storytelling as well as an authentic process of production that represents cultural values of respectful work ethic.
Peggy Thompson is a proven screenwriter and producer best known for the award-winning feature films "The Lotus Eaters" and "Better than Chocolate". She has also written and produced many short films. Her films have been broadcast on major networks and played festivals worldwide. She is a two time former President of Women in Film and Television Vancouver and has served on the Advocacy Committee since its inception. She is a Professor Emerita of UBC's Creative Writing Program and has served on the Board of Directors of The Queer Film Festival. She is currently the Program Advisor for the From Our Dark Side Screenplay Genre Competition, which is a national competition for genre screenwriters run by Women in Film and Television Vancouver. She was one of three producers on the recent documentary film "Bearded Ladies: the Photography of Rosamond Norbury."
Petie Chalifoux is a Cree filmmaker from Northern Alberta. She considers film a powerful and creative medium to shed light upon the realities of the social issues that surround the world we live in today from an Indigenous perspective. Petie graduated with her Bachelors of Motion Picture Arts in January 2017 and was the very first Indigenous Valedictorian for Capilano University's convocation in June 2017. One of her recent works, which will have its world premiere screening at the San Francisco American Indian Film Festival in early November 2018, is a dramatic film titled "Nîsowak" where Petie worked as a writer, producer and director. Petie's first feature film, River of Silence, screened at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival in 2018.
Outreach Coordinator
Jessie Anthony is a Haudenosaunee woman from the Onondaga Nation and a member of Beaver Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Ontario. Storytelling is how she connects to her traditional roots, and is the lens with which she her life. Through film, she speaks to the reality of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island. By honouring the strengths, weaknesses, unity, and identity of her people, she aims to represent their stories with authenticity and to serve them through the creation of art. She is graduate of Vancouver Film School's Acting for Television & Film Program as well as a graduate of Capilano University's Indigenous Independent Filmmaking Program with a focus on directing, cinematography & scriptwriting. Jessie is in post-production on her first feature film, Brother, I Cry.
Carolyn Combs is the Executive Director of WIFTV. As well as a filmmaker, she holds Masters of Education with a Specialization in Curriculum Studies. She is responsible both for evolution and implementation of the program.


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Here's my photos showing the four completed rows.
The final row and the finishing directions are up now.
You can find them at the blog of the Temecula Quilt Company.
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Everton striker Naismith: Martinez best I've worked with
Everton striker Steven Naismith says he loves playing for manager Roberto Martinez.
It's been suggested the Scot was taking a swipe at Manchester United boss David Moyes, who signed him for Everton.
He told the Liverpool Echo: "For me, he's been great. I've learned more this season than I did under any manager previously. Every day there is something new.
"He's totally different to any manager I've worked with in terms of his methods, philosophies and the way he wants us to play. It's been a big learning curve, but more down to the fact that he sees it as a squad game."


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