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namespace motive {

class Motivator;
class MotiveEngine;

/// @class MotiveProcessor
/// @brief A MotiveProcessor processes *all* instances of one type of Motivator.
///
/// Each derivation of MotiveProcessor is one animation algorithm. It holds
/// all the data for all Motivators that are currently using that animation
/// algorithm.
///
/// We pool the processing for potential optimization opportunities. We may have
/// hundreds of smoothly-interpolating one-dimensional Motivators, for example.
/// It's nice to be able to update those 4 or 8 or 16 at a time using SIMD.
/// And it's nice to have the data gathered in one spot if we want to use
/// multiple threads.
///
/// MotiveProcessors exists in the internal API. For the external API, please
/// see Motivator.
///
/// Users can create their own Motivator algorithms by deriving from
/// MotiveProcessor. MotiveProcessors must have a factory that's registered with
/// the MotiveEngine (please see MotiveEngine for details). Once registered,
/// you can use your new Motivator algorithm by calling Motivator::Initialize()
/// with Init::type set to your MotiveProcessor's MotivatorType.
///
/// MotiveProcessors run on mathfu types. Please see the specializations below
/// for MotiveProcessors of various dimensions.
///
class MotiveProcessor {
 public:
  MotiveProcessor()
      : index_allocator_(allocator_callbacks_),
        engine_(nullptr),
        benchmark_id_for_advance_frame_(-1),
        benchmark_id_for_init_(-1) {
    allocator_callbacks_.set_processor(this);
  }
  virtual ~MotiveProcessor();

  /// Instantiate motivator data inside the MotiveProcessor, and initialize
  /// `motivator` as a reference to that data.
  ///
  /// This function should only be called by Motivator::Initialize().
  ///
  /// @param init The initialization parameters for the Motivator. Each
  ///             MotiveProcessor has its own derivation of MotivatorInit,
  ///             and InitializeMotivator will only ever be called with that
  ///             derivation.
  /// @param engine The owner of all the MotiveProcessors. An engine holds at
  ///               most one of any type of MotiveProcessor. The engine can be
  ///               used to create child Motivators that drive `motivator`.
  /// @param motivator The Motivator that is initialized to reference into
  ///                  This MotiveProcessor. The MotiveProcessor also keeps
  ///                  a reference to `motivator` in case it shuffles around
  ///                  internal data.
  /// @param dimensions The number of slots to consume in the MotiveProcessor.
  ///                   For example, a 3D vector would consume three slots in
  ///                   a MotiveProcessor of floats.
  void InitializeMotivator(const MotivatorInit& init, MotiveEngine* engine,
                           Motivator* motivator, MotiveDimension dimensions);

  /// Initializes `dst` to be a clone of the Motivator referenced by `src`.
  ///
  /// @param dst The Motivator to initialize.
  /// @param src The index of the Motivator to use to initialize `dst`.
  void CloneMotivator(Motivator* dst, MotiveIndex src);

  /// Remove an motivator and return its index to the pile of allocatable
  /// indices.
  ///
  /// This function should only be called by Motivator::Invalidate().
  ///
  /// @param index Reference into the MotiveProcessor's internal arrays.
  void RemoveMotivator(MotiveIndex index);

  /// Transfer ownership of the motivator at `index` to 'new_motivator'.
  /// Resets the Motivator that currently owns `index` and initializes
  /// 'new_motivator'.
  ///
  /// This function should only be called by Motivator's move operations.
  ///
  /// @param index Reference into the MotiveProcessor's internal arrays.
  /// @param new_motivator The Motivator that is initialized to reference
  ///                      `index`.
  void TransferMotivator(MotiveIndex index, Motivator* new_motivator);

  /// Returns true if `index` is currently driving a motivator. Does not do
  /// any validity checking, however, like ValidMotivatorIndex() does.
  /// @param index Reference into the MotiveProcessor's internal arrays.
  bool IsMotivatorIndex(MotiveIndex index) const;

  /// Returns true if `index` is currently in a block of indices driven by
  /// a motivator.
  /// @param index Reference into the MotiveProcessor's internal arrays.
  bool ValidIndex(MotiveIndex index) const;

  /// Returns true if a Motivator is referencing this index.
  /// That is, if this index is part of a block of indices
  /// (for example a block of 3 indices referenced by a Motivator3f),
  /// then this index is the *first* index in that block.
  bool ValidMotivatorIndex(MotiveIndex index) const;

  /// Returns true if `index` is currently driving `motivator`.
  /// @param index Reference into the MotiveProcessor's internal arrays.
  /// @param motivator Motivator to verify points to `index`.
  bool ValidMotivator(MotiveIndex index, const Motivator* motivator) const {
    return ValidIndex(index) && motivators_[index] == motivator;
  }

  /// Advance the simulation by `delta_time`.
  ///
  /// This function should only be called by MotiveEngine::AdvanceFrame.
  ///
  /// @param delta_time Time since the last call to AdvanceFrame(). Time units
  ///                   are determined by the user.
  virtual void AdvanceFrame(MotiveTime delta_time) = 0;

  /// Should return kType of the MotivatorInit class for the derived processor.
  /// kType is defined by the macro MOTIVE_INTERFACE, which is put in
  /// a processor's MotivatorInit derivation.
  virtual MotivatorType Type() const = 0;

  /// The lower the number, the sooner the MotiveProcessor gets updated.
  /// Should never change. We want a static ordering of processors.
  /// Some MotiveProcessors use the output of other MotiveProcessors, so
  /// we impose a strict ordering here.
  virtual int Priority() const = 0;

  /// The number of slots occupied in the MotiveProcessor. For example,
  /// a position in 3D space would return 3. A single 4x4 matrix would return 1.
  MotiveDimension Dimensions(MotiveIndex index) const {
    return index_allocator_.CountForIndex(index);
  }

  /// Ensure that the internal state is consistent. Call periodically when
  /// debugging problems where the internal state is corrupt.
  void VerifyInternalState() const;

  // For internal use. Called by the MotiveEngine to profile each processor.
  void RegisterBenchmarks();
  int benchmark_id_for_advance_frame() const {
    return benchmark_id_for_advance_frame_;
  }
  int benchmark_id_for_init() const { return benchmark_id_for_init_; }

  /// Sets the MotiveEngine instance that owns this processor. This function
  /// is called by the MotiveEngine at creation time. This function has no
  /// effect if it has been called before on this processor.
  void SetEngine(MotiveEngine* engine);

 protected:
  /// Initialize data at [index, index + dimensions).
  /// The meaning of `index` is determined by the MotiveProcessor
  /// implementation (most likely it is the index into one or more data_ arrays
  /// though). MotiveProcessor tries to keep the `index` as low as possible, by
  /// recycling ones that have been freed, and by providing a Defragment()
  /// function to move later indices to indices that have been freed.
  virtual void InitializeIndices(const MotivatorInit& init, MotiveIndex index,
                                 MotiveDimension dimensions,
                                 MotiveEngine* engine) = 0;

  /// Indicates whether or not this Processor supports cloning.
  /// If overridden to return true, the Processor should also override the
  /// CloneIndices() signature below to implement the actual duplication.
  virtual bool SupportsCloning() { return false; }

  /// Initialize data at [dst, dst + dimensions) to a clone of the data at
  /// [src, src + dimensions). Processors that support initializing new
  /// Motivators from existing Motivators should override this function.
  virtual void CloneIndices(MotiveIndex dst, MotiveIndex src,
                            MotiveDimension dimensions, MotiveEngine* engine) {
    // Hitting this assertion means SupportsCloning() returned true but the
    // Processor didn't override this function.
    assert(false);
  }

  /// Reset data at [index, index + dimensions).
  /// See comment above InitializeIndex for meaning of `index`.
  /// If your MotiveProcessor stores data in a plain array, you probably have
  /// nothing to do. But if you use dynamic memory per index,
  /// (which you really shouldn't - too slow!), you should deallocate it here.
  /// For debugging, it might be nice to invalidate the data.
  virtual void RemoveIndices(MotiveIndex index, MotiveDimension dimensions) = 0;

  /// Move the data chunk of length `dimensions` from `old_index` into
  /// `new_index`. Used by Defragment().
  /// Note that the index range starting at `new_index` is guaranteed to be
  /// inactive.
  virtual void MoveIndices(MotiveIndex old_index, MotiveIndex new_index,
                           MotiveDimension dimensions) = 0;

  /// Increase or decrease the total number of indices.
  /// If decreased, existing indices >= num_indices should be uninitialized.
  /// If increased, internal arrays should be extended to new_indices, and
  /// new items in the arrays should be initialized as reset.
  virtual void SetNumIndices(MotiveIndex num_indices) = 0;

  /// When an index is moved, the Motivator that references that index is
  /// updated. Can be called at the discretion of your MotiveProcessor,
  /// but normally called at the beginning of your
  /// MotiveProcessor::AdvanceFrame.
  void Defragment() { index_allocator_.Defragment(); }

  /// Return a handle to the MotiveEngine instance that owns this processor.
  MotiveEngine* Engine() { return engine_; }
  const MotiveEngine* Engine() const { return engine_; }

 private:
  typedef IndexAllocator<MotiveIndex> MotiveIndexAllocator;
  typedef MotiveIndexAllocator::IndexRange IndexRange;

  /// Allocate an index for `motivator` and initialize it to that index. Returns
  /// the newly allocated index.
  MotiveIndex AllocateMotivatorIndices(Motivator* motivator,
                                       MotiveDimension dimensions);

  /// Don't notify derived class.
  void RemoveMotivatorWithoutNotifying(MotiveIndex index);

  /// Handle callbacks from IndexAllocator.
  void MoveIndexRangeBase(const IndexRange& source, MotiveIndex target);
  void SetNumIndicesBase(MotiveIndex num_indices);

  /// Proxy callbacks from IndexAllocator into MotiveProcessor.
  class AllocatorCallbacks : public MotiveIndexAllocator::CallbackInterface {
   public:
    AllocatorCallbacks() : processor_(nullptr) {}
    void set_processor(MotiveProcessor* processor) { processor_ = processor; }
    virtual void SetNumIndices(MotiveIndex num_indices) {
      processor_->SetNumIndicesBase(num_indices);
    }
    virtual void MoveIndexRange(const IndexRange& source, MotiveIndex target) {
      processor_->MoveIndexRangeBase(source, target);
    }

   private:
    MotiveProcessor* processor_;
  };

  /// Back-pointer to the Motivators for each index. The Motivators reference
  /// this MotiveProcessor and a specific index into the MotiveProcessor,
  /// so when the index is moved, or when the MotiveProcessor itself is
  /// destroyed, we need to update the Motivator.
  /// Note that we only keep a reference to a single Motivator per index.
  /// When a Motivator is moved, the old Motivator is Reset and the reference
  /// here is updated.
  std::vector<Motivator*> motivators_;

  /// Proxy calbacks into MotiveProcessor. The other option is to derive
  /// MotiveProcessor from IndexAllocator::CallbackInterface, but that would
  /// create a messier API, and not be great OOP.
  /// This member should be initialized before index_allocator_ is initialized.
  AllocatorCallbacks allocator_callbacks_;

  /// When an index is freed, we keep track of it here. When an index is
  /// allocated, we use one off this array, if one exists.
  /// When Defragment() is called, we empty this array by filling all the
  /// unused indices with the highest allocated indices. This reduces the total
  /// size of the data arrays.
  MotiveIndexAllocator index_allocator_;

  /// A handle to the owning MotiveEngine. This is required when new Motivators
  /// are created outside of typical initialization times.
  MotiveEngine* engine_;

  int benchmark_id_for_advance_frame_;
  int benchmark_id_for_init_;
};

/// Static functions in MotiveProcessor-derived classes.
typedef MotiveProcessor* MotiveProcessorCreateFn();
typedef void MotiveProcessorDestroyFn(MotiveProcessor* p);

struct MotiveProcessorFunctions {
  MotiveProcessorCreateFn* create;
  MotiveProcessorDestroyFn* destroy;

  MotiveProcessorFunctions(MotiveProcessorCreateFn* create,
                           MotiveProcessorDestroyFn* destroy)
      : create(create), destroy(destroy) {}
};

}  // namespace motive

#endif  // MOTIVE_PROCESSOR_H_


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Top 3 Things to Do in Luoyang
Jun 14, 2015 Annie Chen Attractions and Travel Icons, China Travel Guide, Cities and Towns, Events and Festivals, Places to Go, Provinces and Territories Leave a comment
Situated on the central plain of China, Luoyang is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization. As one of the four great ancient capitals of China, Luoyang served as the capital for 1,500 years of 13 kingdoms and dynasties since the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070 BC–c. 1600 BC). Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism also thrived here.
Today, Luoyang impressed people from around the world with its cultural signs including the Longmen Grottoes, a treasure house of ancient Buddhist cave art and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site; the White Horse Temple, a cradle of Buddhism in China; and peonies, the flower of Luoyang city and the national flower of China. To visit Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple and appreciate peonies are the top 3 things to do in Luoyang.
Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes is located on both sides of the Yi River to the south of the ancient capital of Luoyang, Henan Province. Longmen Grottoes were first sculptured and chiseled around 493 A.D. when Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) moved the capital to Luoyang. The entire construction of Longmen Grottoes lasted more than 400 years until the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Today, there are still 2,345 caves and niches, 3,600 inscriptions, 100,000 Buddhist images ranging in size from 2 cm to 17.14m, more than 2,800 inscribed tablets, and 50 Buddhist pagodas remaining. The remarkably varied carvings stretch for about 1km from north to south, and most of them are the works of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the flourishing age of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The caves are illuminated at night.
Maintaining a great deal of material evidences for religion, fine art, calligraphy, music, apparel, medicine, architecture and exchange activities, Longmen Grottoes is deemed as a large museum for the art of stone carving. It is praised as one of the three major treasure houses of stone carving in China, alongside with Mogao Caves in Dunhuang of Gansu Province and Yungang Grottoes in Datong of Shanxi Province. Longmen Grottoes was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site on Nov 3, 2000.
White Horse Temple (Baima Si)
The White Horse Temple (Baima Si) is located 12 kilometers away from the east of Luoyang City, Henan Province. Established in 68 AD under the patronage of Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), the White Horse Temple is China's first Buddhist temple, and is respected as the "originating court" and the "cradle of Chinese Buddhism".
The name of the temple reflects the story of how its two founding monks brought saddlebags of Buddhist scriptures to China on the backs of white horses. The temple was built in the monks' honour, and they lived here and translated the sutras from Sanskrit into Chinese. Outside the Temple Gate stand two green stone horses opposite to each other, which were made in the Song Dynasty. The white horses' contribution of carrying Buddhist scriptures here will be remembered for ever.
Facing the south, the main buildings of the temple are arranged along a central axis that extends northward inside the entrance, including the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Great Buddha, the Hall of Mahavira, the Hall of Guidance, and the Vairocana Pavilion. The Hall of Great Buddha houses a huge bell from the Ming Dynasty, and the bell will be stroke to welcome the New Year, which attracts flocks of domestic and foreign tourists.
Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang China
Peony is the most beautiful among all flowers and is king of flowers, and Luoyang is famous for its peonies. The warm climate, enough rainfalls and fertile land of Luoyang result in cultivation of many rare species of peony. The magnificent Peony Culture Festival held in Luoyang every April attracts millions of visitors from around the world. It is the largest annual festival of Luoyang, which integrates tourism, economy, trade, scientific and technological exchanges, culture, art and sports, and it has become a calling card of Luoyang. More than 30 such fairs have been held since 1983.
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Arthur Piaget (* 25. November 1865 in Yverdon; † 15. April 1952 in Neuchâtel) war ein Schweizer Romanist, Historiker und Archivar.

Leben und Werk
Arthur Piaget war der Sohn von Frédéric Piaget, eines Direktors einer Uhrenfabrik.

Piaget machte den Schulabschluss in Lausanne und studierte in Neuchâtel und Paris. Er promovierte 1888 in Genf über Martin Le Franc, Prévot de Lausanne (Lausanne 1888, Caen 1993) und studierte dann an der École pratique des hautes études in Paris Geschichte und Philologie bei Gabriel Monod und Gaston Paris (Diplom 1890). Von 1895 bis 1938 war er der erste Professor für romanische Sprachen und Literaturen an der Universität (bis 1909 Akademie) Neuchâtel und 1909–1911 ihr erster Rektor. Von 1898 bis 1935 leitete er das von ihm gegründete Seminar für Reformationsgeschichte an der Theologischen Fakultät und wirkte als Kantonsarchivar. Von 1902 bis 1949 redigierte er die Zeitschrift Musée neuchâtelois (heute Revue historique neuchâteloise).

Arthur Piaget heiratete 1895 die Lehrerin Rebecca Suzanne Jackson. Ihr gemeinsamer Sohn war der Psychologe Jean Piaget.

Weitere Werke

Romanistik
 (zusammen mit Emile Picot) Oeuvres poétiques de Guillaume Alexis, 3 Bde., Paris 1896–1908
 La belle dame sans merci d'Alain Chartier et ses imitations, Paris 1905
 Le Miroir aux Dames, poème inédit du XVe siècle, Leipzig 1908
 Le congié pris du siècle séculier. Poème du XVe siècle, Neuchâtel/Paris 1916
 Pierre de Nesson et ses œuvres, Paris 1925, Genf 1977
 Oton de Grandson. Sa vie et ses poésies, Lausanne 1941
 Alain Chartier: La belle dame sans mercy et les poésies lyriques. Edition publiée par Arthur Piaget. Lexique établi par Robert Léon Wagner, 2. Auflage, Lille/Paris 1949
 (Hrsg.) Martin Le Franc: Le champion des dames, Lausanne 1968

Geschichte
 Documents inédits sur la Réformation dans le Pays de Neuchâtel, Bd. 1, Neuchâtel 1909
 Les actes de la dispute de Lausanne 1536, Neuchâtel 1928
 (zusammen mit Gabrielle Berthoud) Notes sur le livre des martyrs de Jean Crespin, Neuchâtel 1930

Literatur
 Pages d'histoire neuchâteloise réunies et publiées par la Société d'histoire et d'archéologie du canton de Neuchâtel et le Musée neuchâtelois à l'occasion du 70e anniversaire de l'auteur, Neuchâtel 1935
 Mélanges d'histoire neuchâteloise offerts à Arthur Piaget à l'occasion de son quatre-vingtième anniversaire, Neuchâtel 1945
 Anne-Marguerite Fryba-Reber: De Gustav Gröber à Arthur Piaget (1872–1895). L'institutionnalisation de la philologie romane en Suisse, in: Portraits de médiévistes suisses (1850–2000). Une profession au fil du temps, hrsg. von Ursula Bähler und Richard Trachsler mit Larissa Birrer, Genf 2009, S. 33–60, hier: 51 ff
 Jacqueline Cerquiglini-Toulet: Arthur Piaget (1865–1952). L'invention des XIVe et XVe siècles en littérature, in: Portraits de médiévistes suisses (1850–2000). Une profession au fil du temps, hrsg. von Ursula Bähler und Richard Trachsler mit Larissa Birrer, Genf 2009, S. 217–234

Weblinks

Einzelnachweise

Romanist
Landeshistoriker (Schweiz)
Hochschullehrer (Universität Neuenburg)
Rektor einer Universität in der Schweiz
Archivar (Schweiz)
Schweizer
Geboren 1865
Gestorben 1952
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She was beaming, is this why people craved companionship so much, it was a high more than she could ever imagine. It had been hard work to get here, but now she wouldn't change anything.
What a dream, did it beam into the smokey clouds of my subconscious from somewhere else, because it wasn't me. It couldn't have come from me. The images of morphing squiggles in the stardust, moving towards a glimmering amethyst supernova, the sounds radiating from my throat both in pleasure and in pain. What is my subconscious doing to me and how dare it leave me this way.
She beams like no other person I have ever met. On the outside, she is all darkness and shadows. She is hard shelled. But you can see who she really is from her eyes. Through her eyes, shines bright iridescent light. Lemon lime and fire engine red rays flooding out through those big round eyes. Sometimes the shine makes it down to her lips, and tugs out a smile for our world to see.
Every time someone comes up to me, i would be beaming their thoughts and vision to provoke them as they think about what they are about to say to me momentarily.
She beamed at him, her young face radiant with love. Nothing could ruin her mood, she thought.
Beaming with surprise about the anticipated snow, and the anticipated snow day. Beaming with delight at a day off a chance to play, stay inside and play and write and dream and enjoy and plan a trip to Paris and who knows, even clean the house, prepare for the speech contest, see my self beaming as I win each and every level of that contest and become the World Champion of Public Speaking 2014.
I'm Transferring my mind to this world of illusions, simply that someone see me there and believe that it is real, someone besides me, perfect someone.
O sol estava radiante. Ele brilhava ao alto de nossas cabeças, fazendo com que a gente se esquecesse tudo de ruim que ocorria em nossas vidas.
Provavelmente daqui há algumas horas não estaríamos juntos.
induced thoughts, write with the flow, right the flow, writing is flow.
Voice beaming, brights streaming, cop pulls us over, lights halfway there, hair and sun ray lairs, anger flooding my thoughts, commotion, content converting sensory experience from ear to eye, then tongue to hand. the red light firing from your heart through head is what I would imagine it would be to touch a ray of sunlight with bared finger: immortal creation.
the bridge that grows with trees. that bridge IS a tree that's been growing in black and white. the bridge has taken one hundred and seventy nine years to grow. one more year and the final branch will connect my mind to my heart.
close your eyes and let your thoughts take you, that is my secret to happiness. one terrible unshareable secret.


Returns a box that indicates the smallest orthogonal rectangle that completely contains a hotspot region. region should be a value that is valid for hotspot-region.
This function could be useful for finding a box to invalidate to ensure that a hotspot is entirely redrawn (or undrawn). A shortcut for that is to simply call invalidate on the hotspot itself rather than on its parent window, but perhaps there are similar uses for region-box.


The College of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (ANRS) provides students with hands-on learning across a wide range of disciplines. The college includes the Animal Science and Natural Resource Management departments, Borderlands Research Institute for Natural Resource Management, University Ranch, Meats Lab and Retail Counter, and Sul Ross Rodeo Team.
Our faculty stresses a hands-on learning approach that emphasizes building the fundamental knowledge and skills our students will need to succeed in the field. We pride ourselves in offering excellent facilities and learning opportunities in a student-oriented environment.
ANRS is housed in the Everett E. Turner Range Animal Science Center on East Highway 90, one mile east of the main campus. We serve students interested in pursuing careers in Animal Science (agriculture education, animal production, science, and pre-veterinary medicine) and Natural Resource Management (agricultural business, conservation biology, range management, sustainable ranch management and wildlife management).


An antique English 15 carat gold (tests thereabouts) brooch; finely modelled as a coiled 'Ouroboros' snake (symbolising eternity), around a natural nephrite cabochon (or similar).
Most distinctive, so collectible & very wearable!
CONDITION: Very good. Slight signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Will possibly originally have had a locket to the middle, stone possibly an old addition, with faint signs of solder.
DATE/MARKS: Around 1820. Not marked.
DIMENSIONS: 28 x 22 mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm). To give an impression of scale, the coin is 19 mm or ¾ of an inch diameter.


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The Men's Division Three Premiership is on the line. It's the inner city verse the outer west, as Sydney University take on Camden.
Camden were Minor Premiers in this division, and were then first through to the Grand Final when they had a seven-point win over Macquarie University in a low-scoring battle of attrition at Henson Park in the Semi-Final. Just the one game in the last three weeks, they'll be refreshed and pumped up to get back on the field and finish the job.
The responsibility for kicking a winning score will lie to a significant degree on the boot of Jihad Ykmour, who led the way in the goalkicking with 32 major scores so far this season.
Around the ground, keep an eye out for John Murtagh, Teejay Hoch and Michael Morgan. All season they have been ball magnets for the Cats, and have given them drive through the midfield. It's been a well-balanced side who have performed strongly throughout 2018, a season when they have dropped only one game and propelled themselves into Premiership favouritism.
The Students finished fourth after the regular season but hit their best form at the right time of year to go through three sudden-death finals over UNSW Eastern Suburbs, Pennant Hills and Macquarie University to make it through to the big game. It's a part of a massive finals campaign by Sydney University, where all five open-age men's teams have made it through to the Grand Final.
The Students have had plenty of faces make their way through the team in 2018, with no one playing more than 13 games or kicking more than 20 goals so far this season. Josh Toyer will handle most of the heavy lifting on the forward line, having hit some good form during the finals series.
There will be plenty of contributors around the ground. Dugald Shannon has been a consistent contributor, while Ewan Spinks has also been in the thick of the action in this division in 2018, and will be determined to make a contribution to the team's success in this Grand Final.
The two sides have only met once this season and it was a thriller. At Fairfax Reserve in Round 10, the game was up for grabs all day, and in the end the Cats fell over the line by a point.
It's a long road to the Grand Final from the Elimination Final, but the Students have built some good momentum during the finals campaign. They'll need it against a red-hot Camden side. But the Cats have been near unstoppable in this division in 2018, and the Students would have to turn on their best form to take out this game.
Prediction – Camden by 21 points.


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1996 News Recap
Why Ajo Lukeville Development (WALD) was a driving force in the establishment of a dialysis center in Ajo. The ground breaking ceremony took place in January.
A volunteer fire department member spoke at the Ajo Senior Citizens Club potluck.
Trish Cutler spoke on "Life at a Desert Waterhole" and a BLM training film discussing what the military is doing to protect the desert were part of the Cabeza Prieta's lecture series.
Sonja Wade was presented with the Firefighter of the Year Award by chief of the volunteer fire department, Jim Bush.
The Ajo Rotary celebrated its 50th Anniversary.
The Red Raider basketball team lost in the 1-A Central Region Conference tournament.
An Immigration and Naturalization Service officer was accused of assaulting a Mexican citizen at Lukeville.
The Rural Arts Traveling Exhibition showed at Elvira Gallery.
VFW held its annual Chili Cook-off which was so successful they ran out of chili to sample.
AARP and IRS sponsored an income tax preparation assistance program for elderly low-income people.
John Zamar of Phelps Dodge took part in the ceremony donating the Ajo Community Health Center building and land to the Ajo Lukeville Health Services District.
The annual Fiddler's Contest at the Moose Lodge took place on February 3 and 4 with craftsmen and vendors participating as well as the many fiddlers and other musicians from all over the US and Canada.
The Ajo Equestrian Center on Well Road was erected many years ago by the Ajo Roping Club. It is now owned by Pima County Parks & Recreation Department which has requested community comments about the possible relocation of the arena to Tucson.
Pima County Parks & Recreation held its 4th annual cheerleading competition.
A mural was one of the projects completed by young people in the Roots-Raices-Ta:ak Program which is supported in part by grants and is sponsored by the International Sonoran Desert Alliance.
Ajo had its 5th annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
Bugs and the history of the Tonto National Forest were topics of the CPNWR lecture series this month.
The cremated remains of Wally Hagen, who died in Ajo under suspicious circumstances, were divided between his wife and his children. Marge Hagen, his wife, remains in prison for attempted arson. She will be released in 2002.
There was a large turn-out for the CofC meeting when the main topic on the agenda was the Roping Arena. Petitions to "Save the Arena" were distributed.
The Air Force proposed to renew its usage agreement for the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range. Comments were encouraged at the public meeting held on February 27.
Thad Curtis and Ron Ochs announced candidacy for Pima County Sheriff.
The Spring Festival, co-sponsored by the Ajo District Chamber of Commerce and Pima County Parks & Recreation, included a salsa contest, kiddie korner, volleyball, entertainment, booths, and the presentation of a check to the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers by Sheriff Clarence Dupnik.
Boy Scouts went on a camp out to Burro Gap.
The Cactus RV Rally spent $15,000 in Ajo.
Winnie "Norma" and Claude White were honored as this year's sweethearts at the annual Valentine Party and lunch at the Senior Nutrition Center. They were presented with flowers and a gift by director Helen King.
The Desert Artists Guild Show and Sale drew 400 people.
The demolition of old, decrepit buildings on Child's Mountain brought back memories for many. A slide program paid tribute to the 612th ACWRON Radar Station.
The sixth annual O'odham Day Celebration was held at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument with demonstrations and exhibits of traditional crafts, games, dancing, and farming techniques of the O'odham.
The PTA held a special meeting hoping to convince children that "Math is Fun!"
The Ajo High School baseball team played well and got to the championship game before they lost.
Mary E. Reinhart Simons Walterscheid celebrated her 100th birthday. She was born on February 27, 1896.
Upset over sudden, substantial increases in property taxes in the Ajo and Why area, an ad hoc committee of residents circulated a petition of protest directed to county assessor, Rick Lyons and county supervisor, Ed Moore.
Amalia Olea became a US citizen at age 91.
County tax assessor Rick Lyons explained to a large crowd at the WPCCC meeting the reasons for and possible consequences of recent property tax valuation increases.
Pima County Parks & Recreation and Tucson Arts Council provided a free art program for Ajo youth. Murals painted on three 4.5' X 4.5' canvas boards are on permanent display at the Ajo Community Center at Bud Walker Park.
The new version of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument's management plan was released and made available for review. A public meeting to explain the new version was held by superintendent Harold J. Smith. His comments were meant to assure attendees there would be no charge to travelers on Highway 85, only those who used the park facilities.
The 16 members of the Ajo Lions Club continue to be involved with the Vial of Life program as well as collection of old eye glasses and hearing aids.
Fiesta de Mayo was a success with games, activities, sales, and entertainment. It took place on May 4, so was called "Fiesta" rather than "Cinco" de Mayo.
In response to questions asked by Ajo resident Harlan Ketelson about whether tax money collected by various taxing entities was returned to Ajo in the form of services, Bill Weekes of the Pima County Central Services Department indicated that Ajo area receives about $60,000 in grant-related services; federal and state income tax revenue is retained by the state or distributed to incorporated cities and towns; fuel tax revenue collected in the Ajo area was approximately $92,000 and the transportation department is scheduled to spend more than $204,000 in Ajo this year; vehicle license taxes bring about $1500 to Ajo; many taxes are imposed by taxing entities, but may have little or no impact on Pima County's services or cost of services or revenue needs. "Finally, let me point out that while Ajo is a designated 'place' within Pima County, it is not an incorporated area, and consequently, is not recognized by the state as a measurement locus of either revenues or expenditures," said Weekes.
Third graders in Ms. Esquivel's and Mrs. William's classes celebrated National Music Week by participating in the annual poster contest. First place winner was Steven Roland, second was Vanessa Reid, and third was Jennifer Hansen.
The heads of four community organizations signed a letter sent to area businesses expressing concern over possible decrease in service by Arizona Public Service.
Anna Reynolds, former Ajo resident, signed copies of her book Ajo: the Desert Speaks.
1996 Ajo High School Honors Banquet recognized the academic achievements of students and announced nearly $20,000 in scholarships presented to Ajo students.
The summer reading program continued from May through July with cooperation from Tucson Pima County Library and Pima County Parks & Recreation. The theme was "Go for the Gold."
Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers conducted the KidCare program for the PCPR Tots Program. This was part of the more than 4,000 volunteer hours contributed by the SAVs.
Billy Korolsky was selected as a member of the 1996 All-Arizona baseball team.
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Arizona Game and Fish Department announced an environmental assessment document regarding a research proposal on the effects of water on pronghorn.
Enhanced 911 services were up and operating and given credit for saving a man's life after it had been in effect only seven days.
Ajo High School Class of 1996 baccalaureate was May 19, graduation was May 23. Valedictorian was Katherine Schumacher and salutatorian was Amy Martinez.
Phoenix police department representatives have requested information on the 22-year-old murder of Taylor E. Courtney who was an AHS graduate of 1971.
Dolores Romero Mendez retired after 46 years of work. Her most recent job was with Pima County Community Services and JTPA.
A farewell party was held for Father Tony Navarria by parishioners and friends at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall.
The Ajo Library began the move to its new location. It was closed for four days and had computer glitches for several weeks, but everyone seemed to be pleased with the new location.
The Post Office hours changed so that mail could arrive in Phoenix earlier. The final time for the deposit of mail is now 5:15 p.m. rather than 5:30 p.m.
Icel and L.B. Allen celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 3.
Jeri and Jack Petersen were chosen to be Grand Marshals of the Fourth of July Parade.
A meeting was held at El Dorado Dialysis Center to discuss health service and use of the center. Present were community representatives, Ajo and Tohono O'odham health services representatives, and staff of the dialysis center.
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge asked area organizations and individuals to sign petitions of support for the proposal to add the 30 acres contiguous to the present site for an interpretive area.
The Pima County Parks & Recreation Challenge Golf League program was the first, not only in Ajo and Arizona, but in the nation.
An arrest was made in the Courtney murder case.
Candidates Forum on Wed., July 3, was well-attended by candidates. The few Ajo residents who attended listened and responded with questions and appreciation. Judge John Casey was the moderator.
The Fourth of July in Ajo was spectacular from the parade — one of the longest in recent years with 42 entries — to the festivities and games in the Plaza, swimming activities at the community pool in the afternoon, and the fireworks display at sunset.
The Rotary District Governor Anthony Brockington of Yuma visited with Ajo Rotary Club members at their monthly meeting at the Copper Kettle.
The Senior Nutrition Program sponsored special events for Cinco de Mayo, Mother's and Father's Days, and the Fourth of July. The program is open to people 60 years of age or older.
CofC projects continued throughout the summer even though the Chamber of Commerce visitor center was closed.
Ajo Lukeville Health Service District board had three seats up for election.
Arizona Public Service announced an energy support program which can save low income customers up to 30% on their electric bills.
International Sonoran Desert Alliance announced its intention to create a resource center for the use of the community and other interested groups and individuals. The purpose is education and communication between cultures especially in the areas of economics and the environment and their relations to each other.
The Knights of Columbus sponsored a free throw contest. Winners were Kerry Williams, Jade Valenzuela, Carlos Yanez, Ryan Rodriguez, Dionne Vega and Colin Korolsky.
The Girl Scouts had a chance to explore the wonders of science at a science fair held at Bud Walker Park.
Third Street Kids, a non-profit performing arts company, performed for children and adults and were under the sponsorship of Pima County Parks and Recreation.
Are You OK? a telephonic reassurance program, a free service provided by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, was announced and went into effect in August. Subscribers receive a computer-generated call each day to ensure they are "okay." If there is no response, the sheriff's department follows up and possibly do a welfare check.
It was HOT in Ajo!
Youth Conservation Corps, a joint program of the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and USDA Forest Service celebrated its 25th anniversary in July. The program employs young people and their contribution has been of value to wildlife conservation.
An informational seminar was held in the Peoria School District for anyone interested in running for school board. There were three vacant seats to be filled on the Ajo School Board.
Table Top Telephone announced availability of Caller ID.
AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System), gave members the opportunity to change to another contracted Health Plan. Options were made available both in English and Spanish.
Ed Pastor's office received misinformation regarding closure of the port at Lukeville. The response upon recognizing the error was "...the Lukeville station is in absolutely no danger of being closed."
Ajo Landfill changed its hours. It is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
The Department of Economic Security began notifying its recipients of changes which could end benefits for many of its clients. The DES budget was reduced from $13 million to $3 million.
C.L. and Arlene Tschop celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with their family. They have lived in Ajo for 5 years.
Breaking a long-held Ajo tradition, room assignments for kindergarten through eighth grade did not appear in the Ajo Copper News. School administrators decided to use the room assignment information as a means for improving attendance at its open house.
Work began on the Tohono O'odham casino at Why.
School started.
The Chamber of Commerce reopened its visitor center and Mine Lookout.
Monsoon season began with a flurry of lightning and thunder and property damages.
An emergency medical technician (EMT) training class was offered in Ajo.
You know its hot in Ajo when...
...Floyd Lacewell's mustache droops. (John Gilmartin)
...the only shade around is from circling buzzards. (Arthur Henke)
...the suncatcher catches too much sun and melts like a snowman. (Arlene Tschop)
...people yield the right of way to cars with windows rolled down. (Mike Mekelburg)
...your husband insists it's his turn to defrost the freezer. (Karen Fry)
...you run the hot water to take a cold shower. (Ruby Edgington)
...corn starts to pop in your refrigerator. (Ray Giger)
...its 105 degrees and tomorrow is another day. (Michael Lockhart)
Burgers and Books Program sponsored by Pima Youth Partnership, provides free hamburgers, chips, and soda to kids and parents who spend time reading together.
After hours care was curtailed at the Ajo Community Clinic.
Jim Powell, former Ajo school superintendent, won four gold medals in Senior Olympics events.
Dr. Patino announced his retirement. The clinic may hire a physician assistant and has hired a nurse practitioner.
Louie Walters resigned from the school board due to relocation.
Mike Price and Carmine Cardamone announced candidacy for state representative.
Clarence Dupnik announced his candidacy for Sheriff.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented deeds to land occupied by Coyote Howls RV Park.
Development of the Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas, a project of the Arizona Game and Fish Department is mapping the distribution and documenting information on Arizona breeding birds. Volunteers were needed.
Elaine Richardson ran for the Arizona Senate.
Parks & Recreation and Pima Youth Partnership sponsored 12 young people on a camping trip to Oak Creek Canyon.
Catholic Daughters recognized Roberta Nixon for her efforts in forming the Ajo Cemetery Association and fundraising for the cemetery.
Al Gay, Mike Aho, and Artie Julander filed a complaint in US District Court against Bruce Babbitt as Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and Harold J. Smith, Superintendent of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The suit seeks to stop submission of the proposed General Management Plan and its supplement, claiming it would cause economic damage to the area.
Ajo Lukeville Health Service District celebrated its 10th anniversary.
International Sonoran Desert Alliance held its general meeting in Ajo. The organization rededicated itself to creating a resource center with materials on the Sonoran Desert available to all residents and being a forum for international dialogue.
Debra Norris was a candidate for state representative of District 11.
Southwest Gas filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission for regulatory approval of its proposed purchase of the natural gas distribution system owned by Ajo Improvement.
Gene and Maggie Guinn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They lived in Ajo from 1946 to 1957 and were active in community life during that period.
Immigration and Naturalization Service at the Lukeville Port of Entry reported that in July a total of 19,016 vehicles applied for entry, 75,856 people were inspected or examined, 25,032 of whom were non US citizens and 185 were returned to Mexico for document deficiencies. In August 61,860 people applied for entry, 20,411 of whom were non US citizens and 163 were returned to Mexico for document deficiencies. The return rate was less than 1% in each month.
Nancy Harral was introduced as the new co-manager of the CofC.
The topic of discussion at the Western Pima County Community Council was a proposed location for the Ajo Food Bank. The location is on Well Road near the community pool and has not, as yet, been approved.
Child Find, a program for identification of pre-school children with learning disabilities, is available on a continuing basis through Ajo Unified School District.
The Ajo Parent Teacher Association held a fashion show of school uniforms.
Monique, the Copper News resident office dog, was picked up on her way to work one morning. She spent the week-end in jail.
Physician Assistant Steve Migdon began working at the clinic.
Eight propositions to be on the Nov. 5 ballot cover legislative salaries, property tax exemption, sentences for personal use or possession of drugs, Indian gambling compacts, county stadium taxes, lottery revenue for health care and AHCCCS eligibility, effective dates for legislation, and juvenile jurisdiction.
The primary election decided which candidates would appear on the general election ballot. Candidates for US State Senator were David C. Morales and Elaine Richardson; for US Representative, Ed Pastor, Jim Buster, and Alice Bangle; for State Representative, Steve Benefield, Ora Mae Harn, Debra Norris, and Carmine Cardamone; for Board of Supervisors, Vicki Cox-Golder, Sharon Bronson and Ed Moore. For County Attorney, David White, Barbara LaWall, and Ed Kahn; for Sheriff, Clarence Dupnik and Ron Ochs; for County Treasurer, Michael Stafford and James Lee Kirk; for County Assessor, Rex R. Waite, Sr. and Rick Lyons. 87,012 ballots were cast which was 21.57% of Pima County voters.
Hickiwan District held a celebration at Vaya Chin with softball, volleyball, calf riding, a pageant with country music and chicken scratch, fun run/walk, dancing, roping, and coronation dance. The 2-day event was to be alcohol and drug free, according to organizers.
Ed Watson wondered whether anyone was tired of the commercialization of Christmas and would like to celebrate Jesus' 2000th birthday with a parade. His plans called for a 100 participant parade with floats and costumed participants.
The Ajo Branch of the Tucson Pima County Library System celebrated the move to its new location with an open house. With the help of Pima County Parks & Recreation staff, school children had a poster contest and following opening ceremonies, the festivities and refreshments in the Plaza and library were enjoyed by all. Several other crowds were seen around Ajo that night as there was a lunar eclipse.
John Zamar of Phelps Dodge Corporation spoke to about 150 people at the Mine Lookout. The Chamber of Commerce topic for the evening was re-opening of the New Cornelia branch of the Phelps Dodge mining operations. Zamar answered many questions and stated that many decisions remain to be made and if the mine reopens, it will not be for 2 or 3 years.
Sally and Herb Irvin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 29. They have been in Ajo since 1989 and own Our Store.
The First Baptist Church observed its 50th anniversary with a celebration to which pastors and members were invited.
Curtis Taylor was recognized by the SAVs for his work with them. The presentation was made by SAV member Larry Nord at a meeting of the Ajo Rotary Club. Nord also praised Taylor's many other contributions to the community.
Knights of Columbus held its 22nd annual fund raising drive to help mentally retarded children.
The library began its annual Thursday night film and program series.
ISDA and Sonoran Institute sponsored a series of organizational meetings to create an organization which will monitor standards for environmentally sound ecotours and to teach tour guides about the environment and how to teach the public about it. The representatives of the three cultures in attendance were united in their concern for sustainability and the relationships between the environment, economic opportunities, and culture.
The National Refuge System celebrated National Wildlife Refuge Week October 5 — 12. In celebration Cabeza Prieta NWR held an open house and caravan tour to the top of Child's Mountain.
VFW and the American Legion joined forces to do a quarterly highway cleanup.
Mari Zimmermann, owner of Ajo Realty, became licensed as a real estate broker. She believes "Real estate is a service oriented business and takes constant attention to provide the best service possible to customers."
John Zamar stated in his talk before 150 townspeople that since Tucson Medical Center began providing services at the clinic, things had improved. He started a flurry of letters to the editor commenting, mainly, that the clinic is a good one considering the size of the town, but not improved in the recent past because of retirements of doctors and loss of some services.
Ajo/Gibson Volunteer Fire Department planned several activities in celebration of Fire Prevention Week, including an open house.
Lt. Paul Wilson of the Ajo Sheriff's Department spoke at the WPCCC meeting. He showed a video about the Sheriff's Department in general, then discussed Ajo specifics in depth mentioning the facility, the staff, and programs.
Concilia Ayala was promoted to eligibility worker by DES and Steve Migdon, PA, was introduced at the health care providers meeting.
INS reported that in September, 18,070 vehicles applied for entry at Lukeville Port of Entry and inspectors were responsible for seizure of 933.5 pounds of marijuana.
Anna M. Reynolds' book, Ajo: the Desert Speaks, is in its second printing.
Dixie Lovingier opened Dixie's Desert Realty and says she and her husband, Ken Martin, are permanent residents and eager to join others in community projects to "enhance and protect Adios lifestyle."
Phelps Dodge Mercantile encouraged people to save their mercantile cash register receipts in a program that awards the school a computer if enough receipts are saved.
Ron and Georgina Ross won a first place prize for hand-etched glass at the Gila County Fair in Globe. They are Ajo residents.
The Hia Ced O'odham Alliance sponsored a clean-up at the Indian Cemetery on Darby Well Road.
Homecoming events included the traditional parade with floats (first place went to the senior class), a pep rally to which the town was invited, painting of the "A," capped by the football game which the Raiders won 50 — 6, and coronation of King Angel Malvido and Queen Sonia Detrick.
The Cabeza Prieta NWR lecture series began its fourth year of programs with an introduction to the refuge and a video entitled "Petroglyphs and Sunken Ships."
Pop top tabs collected by VFW is an ongoing project with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House.
Location of the carillon bells was discussed at the school board meeting. The board gave approval to move them to the Plaza as there is a noise factor disturbing to nearby residents and there was a problem with access. The new owners of Curley School promptly said they were not aware of the problem and would like the bells to remain.
The WPCCC topic of discussion was charter government. The speaker from UofA explained that, in her opinion; this type of county government could make Pima County run more efficiently, give more direct representation to the residents, and give more authority to the rural, unincorporated areas of the county.
Mr. Burger opened its doors on Wed., Oct. 30, in the old location of the Big Burger at 3541 N. Hwy 85. It is owned by Ray and Barbara Phillips and operated by John and Debi Baggett and their son Jeremy.
Three Ajo men received Sheriff's Commendations for lifesaving actions on September 5: Corrections Officer George Carlson, Corrections Officer Barney Seeley, and Sergeant Bill Ned.
The PTA sponsored a forum for the 10 candidates running for school board to state their platforms and answer questions.
VFW sold Buddy Poppies to benefit veterans and widows and orphans of veterans. Buddy Poppies have been sold every year since 1922.
The Halloween parade was sponsored by Xi Gamma Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and was followed by a carnival held at the school. Volunteer firefighters handed out treats to the costumed youngsters who went to the fire department.
Formation of a local credit union was discussed at a meeting sponsored by Ajo Why Business Association and CofC. Plans were made for a committee of 25-30 individuals to do the data gathering and submit required paperwork.
Cabeza Prieta National History Association held its first formative meeting to encourage volunteers and suggestions and ideas for projects. Will Nelson, president of the organization, Mitzi Frank, vice-president, and June Babcock, secretary, were present and the 17 people attending had some good ideas and showed a willingness to help.
Three Ajo teachers were honored in Who's Who Among Teachers — John F. Byrnes, Dixie Pearce Grissom, and Orlando Watson McBride.
Sherry Teachnor is working with insurance companies and state health care system to get care and therapy for Melanie Wright who was in an auto accident in April 1995. $30,000 is needed.
A parent support group sponsored by Pima Youth Partnership and Parents Anonymous began holding meetings on Mondays.
Wild Woolly West Festival took place in the Plaza, Saturday, November 9. It was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. It was a day filled with entertainment, activities, drawings, stories, and followed by a Barn Dance. The emcee for the event was Ajo Stage Line owner Will Nelson. Barbara Ford was among several Renaissance-costumed reminders of the next CofC festival which will be March 15. Vendors, including artisans and craftsmen from the Tohono O'odham Nation, had a wide variety of items for sale.
Sheriff's department personnel honored three Ajo District career employees. Don Schneck retired after 23 years of service. Daniel Maldonado was promoted to Corrections Sergeant. Frank Alvillar was presented with an Honorable Service Medal for 20+ years of service.
International Sonoran Desert Alliance and Bureau of Land Management have moved their shared office to the Curley School.
Masonic Lodge presented the play "The Traitor" and awarded a 50-year pin to a member of the Lodge.
The Ajo Copper News announced that rates will go up in 1997 due to postage increases.
Gifted Kids are writing a book about Ajo. They would like to talk with anyone who has ideas for them.
New school board members are Bob Bryant, Kord Klinefelter, and Lonell Blow; Sharon Bronson was elected Pima County Supervisor; County Attorney is Barbara LaWall; Clarence Dupnik remains in his position as Pima County Sheriff; Elaine Richardson was allowed to move from the House of Representatives to the Senate while Carmine Cardamone and Debra Norris were elected to the House of Representatives; Ed Pastor remains our representative in the US House of Representatives.
Sarah Heaton took over as director of the Food Bank, while Reggie Cantu, former Food Bank director, moved to ISDA.
Bill Broyles, author of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Where Edges Meet, and Peggy Robertson, author of Earth Leashed Moon, held book signings in the area.
Paul Vasquez gave a talk on the desert tortoise at the CPNWR lecture series and the Natural History Association announced another trip to Child's Mountain which was attended by about 60 people who enjoyed the view and the talks given by Bee Meyer on plants and Stan Skousen on geology.
Desert Artists Guild had a successful show and sale on December 7.
Several students from the Ajo area and Sells were recognized for academic achievement and involvement in extra-curricular activities in the 30th edition of Who's Who Among High School Students.
The Ajo Community Health Center staff noted that progress has been made in the program started as a grant from the Department of Health Services with money from the tobacco tax. 198 people are enrolled with 250 the goal. Recruitment continues for another doctor.
The Rural Arts show was held at the Hotel Cornelia.
Don Schnell, AHS Class of 1973, co-wrote a bestseller called Fitonics for Life.
Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson named several aides to her personal staff, one of whom, Tracy Nixon Sepulveda, has Ajo roots.
Cabeza Prieta was mentioned in a Department of Defense publication which discussed all the environmental projects done by the Air Force on the refuge.
Jacque Burkhead retired from Arizona Public Service after 2 years.
A new church has been formed in Ajo. Full Gospel Fellowship began holding meetings next door to Ray Phillips' insurance office.
Ajo Improvement refunded an over-collection of purchased power to customers and announced a reduction in its rates. The changes were made possible by construction of a new substation that runs more efficiently.
Jesus Chico Ortiz was chosen 1996 Firefighters of the Year and presented an award by Ajo Gibson Volunteer Fire Department chief Jim Bush.
A volkswalking course was set up in Ajo. The course is 6.2 miles and includes parts of the town and surrounding desert areas.
The physician assistant left Ajo for personal reasons.
Kliban's Variety Store on the Plaza has announced that retirement is in their plans for the near future. Mariano & Lupe Ramirez have owned the business since 1973; Lupe worked for the original owner and has worked in the store for 65 years.
About 100 people celebrated at the Happy Birthday, Jesus parade in the Plaza on Christmas Day following the traditional Ajo Christmas Eve celebration.
Copyright 1998 by Ajo Copper News


Nowadays, DFT-based calculations are a standard tool to obtain different physical properties of materials. Their use in thermodynamic modelling has proven useful in several cases, as shown for example in our previous works1-3. However, in most cases these calculations are limited to 0 K. Although several DFT-based techniques are available to go beyond ground-state calculations, they usually require an additional theoretical and computational effort. For this reason, studies of temperature-dependent effects are more limited to date.
In this work we have computed phonon frequencies in the harmonic approximation using the small displacement method and the PHON code4 for two selected intermetallic compounds of the family of Topologically Close Packed (TCP) phases. Mechanical instability has been found in some of the investigated configurations. We have analysed the importance of anharmonic contributions using thermodynamic integration based on Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics (AIMD)5. The importance of the present results for chemical disorder and thermodynamic modelling at high temperature is finally discussed.


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Item - Beadle's Weekly, v. I, n. 33, June 30, 1883
Beadle's Weekly — v. 1 no. 33
The Sailor of Fortune; or, The Buccaneers of Barnegat Bay. A Romance of the Early Days of the Present Century (Work, chapters I-IV, pages 1-2)
The Convict's Dream (Work, page 2)
Norman Case, Printer; or, From the Form to the Forum (Work, chapters VII-VIII, pages 2-3)
The Rockies in Early Spring (Work, page 3)
Western Desperadoes: Bill Chadwell (Work, page 3)
Osculation (Work, page 3)
Forward (Work, page 3)
Mine Shildren (Work, page 3)
The Backwoods Preacher (Work, page 5)
Wild Bill, the Whirlwind of the West; or, The Buckskin Bravos of the Platte. A Story of Wild Adventures of Real Heroes of the Border (Work, chapters XXIV-XXVI, page 5)
A Mystery of the Sea (Work, page 5)
On the Hill (Work, page 6)
The Telegraph Detective; or The Dynamite League (Work, chapters XVII-XVIII, page 6)
Forever Sold! (Work, page 6)
Red Richard; or, The Brand of the Crimson Cross. A Romance of Californian Mining Life (Work, chapters XXIX-XXX (conclusion), pages 6-7)
My Barefooted Boy (Work, page 7)
The Outlaw's Son (Work, page 7)
Some Spring Songsters (Work, page 8)
Around the Camp-Fire: Ned Brady's Leap (Work, page 8)
Creoles and Contrabands: Letting Loose the Dogs of War (Work, page 8)
Beadle and Adams (1872-1898) (New York (N.Y.)) -- United States
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Also includes: Popular Poems (department) with 6 poems, The Wide Awake Papers (department), The Owl Papers (department), Focused Facts (department), Correspondents' Column (department), Casual Mention (department), Telephone Echoes (department), and filler. There are a number of short articles including: The Boy to Tie To, A Snake with Legs, Go East, Young Woman!, Sea Farming, "Fancy Frank" Off, How a Yankee Boy Learned a Trade, Wanted: Girls, The Leaven is Working, Didn't Know It Was Loaded, Why He Fought, and Solid Facts Will Tell.


Religious Debate Forum Warning: The posts/threads contained in this section of the forum can get heated.
Terrible. Major renovation work was under way.
Let us all pray this was accidental.
I would not want it to be the work of a competing religion, bent on our destruction. Am I clear enough for you?
Just got home, opened my computer and saw this.
I'm sick to my stomach and in shock.
The French newspapers are saying it's probably related to the renovations.
I've been to Paris twice, and yes toured the Cathedral.
First time before 911, then again after.
Don't recall any real security there, because after all it's a church.
It's also pretty open outside the square with a gazillion tourists in and out all day.
Bob can probably say more as I know he's been there as well.
None of us do, but the EU and France in particular have not only allowed themselves to be infected with the cancer of Islam, they have embraced it as a new way of life. We lock our doors and guard our property for a reason. There are those that wish to take and destroy. Time for the EU to do a gut check.
I'm on a Facebook group, still safe from Zuckerberg's wrath.
Everyone yelling that it's the same Islamic group/person responsible for the recent attacks.
Coincidental that this begins during Holy Week?
Jesus Christ's Crown of Thorns saved after firefighters and police form human chain.
Exactly the point of my comments in my post in this thread. The timing? Makes you wonder doesn't it?
There is speculation going around as to what is in this photo.
I've read everything from " that looks like a man standing there" to - "it's a miracle", " that's Satan"
For all the statues that are on and around the spire, I'd think it was one of those, but supposedly they removed them all during the renovation.
Just to double check that this wasn't a photoshopped thing going around, I've checked several news sources with several photos of the front of the cathedral.
It appears to be in every one.
The charred remains of the interior that was leaked this morning.
This just in on CNN, all the Democrat hopefuls are now demanding that France rebuild the Cathedral as a mosque. Pelosi and Schumer are introducing resolutions in Congress stating that this fire was all Trump's fault. Stay tuned for more developments as they come in.


We got to sleep in - YEAH! A leisurely start to the day - breakfast on the Lido deck @ 9:00am - Disembarkation Seminar & Crew Farewell @ 10am.
We did our last minute duty free shopping (I was a sucker for some jewelry and a jacket !), then we played cards poolside for most of the afternoon. We reminisced about the week we've spent in Alaska and how none of us want the cruise to end. But all good things do come to an end, so we day dreamed about the next adventure we might do (there is 110 day cruise around the world that sounded pretty darned nice... better start saving now !).
We docked in Victoria, BC at 6:00pm and all decided to stay on board rather than go into town. With only 5hrs in port, we just wanted to kick back. We dined in the Lido Café, shared our last bottle of Champagne and then headed back to the cabin to pack for an early disembarkation tomorrow.
We've opted for Expedite Disembarkation so will be up bright and early and should be off the ship by 7:30am - 7:45am. By the time we get the car and load luggage, we should be on the road around 9:00am putting us back home around 12:00pm.
Ketchikan averages more than 180 inches of rain per year. They've had 9 straight days w/out rain and if it doesn't change soon, they'll have to resort to actually buying water.
Ketchikan residents pay $9.00 for 1 ½ lbs of ground beef, $13.00 for 4 chicken breasts & $4.00 for a gallon of milk.
How time flies - we've had a great time, saw some beautiful scenery and had some terrific experiences these past 7 days. I know I've not been able to post all the photos because of the horrible internet connections, so will do so when I get home for your viewing pleasure !
Thanks for traveling with us !


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July 12, 2015 freethought	3 Comments
Imagine being awakened by the body's internal alarm clock and prior to putting together a group of collective thoughts, your heart plummets to the depths of its soul. Peering at the reflection in the mirror while firmly gripping your toothbrush unhappy and emotionally ill-prepared for the challenges you were forced to undertake on a daily basis. After clothing yourself, eating or drinking some semblance of nutrition and enduring traffic to reach your destination, you arrive at your location only to feel the pit in your stomach grow deeper with each advancing step toward the building's entrance. For many of us, that's a feeling we've grown accustomed to on a daily basis. Instead of satisfying our appetite for independence and entrepreneurship, we jump onto life's conveyor belt and run at a frenetic pace in an attempt to keep up with the world's constant changes. Realizing if we were to ever teeter off balance, slow our speed or stop completely without an alternative, we stand to lose everything we've worked so hard to build. So try envisioning the battle one must undergo when they've sworn an oath to "serve and protect" in the interest of public safety when they've reached a point where that desire no longer drives them. Where underneath the tactical gear, Hi-Tech boots and agency issued uniform dwells a person uninterested in being trapped in the confines of what the "shield" symbolizes. This was the case for former police officer Amos Mac, Jr. A crusader on the side of "right" and what's just; a martyr for having those same principles and wanting to exhibit them to the public at large. In an occupation where secrecy and upholding the "code" is paramount and having upstanding moral values is often times frowned upon.
As an African-American in today's society, the desire to be a police officer is far down on the list of occupations one wants to join in the workforce. Aside from being labeled a "snitch", "5-0" or the "police" when around your peers, there are many other pursuits that appear more lucrative and pleasing to eye. The images of police officers abusing their authority are visible on every television set and social media site around the country. So as early as adolescence, many children's aspirations are endeavors that require little to no education and don't come with the stigma of being labeled a "Narc". Why become a doctor, dentist, scientist, police officer or engineer, when those professions aren't seen as any sort of accomplishment or aren't visible in the mainstream. It's much easier to become a model, video vixen, athlete, or drug dealer. In that world, you get exposure, flash and the opportunity to make what appears to be easy money. However, what isn't discussed are the consequences of making those career choices and how not having a formal education will hinder one from progressing; leaving the pursuer underemployed if those endeavors fail. Mac, a Black male, was no different. He never thought that during his formative years he'd be a police officer. It wasn't until his interaction with a Community Resource Officer at a local middle school changed his perception of the field. In Amos' own words he explained that the "brother" (an African-American officer) was cool and encouraged him to join the force. He saw similarities with the officer and felt that if he joined an agency, he'd be able to make a difference. In his mind he'd utilize the resources available to him, and through his actions and diligence cultivate a relationship that had long been severed between the force and community. After careful thought, he decided to join and submitted an application. Upon being accepted, completing the rigors of the academy and officially being sworn in, he entered an arena where he could now see the disparities taking place in the neighborhoods he policed. Individuals became numbers; quotas had to be met; the community he had hoped to protect and uplift often times shunned him. With every traffic stop came fear of the unknown; the arrival to every call, be it a domestic disturbance or burglary, came a sense of insecurity. These inhibitions weren't because he was frightened of the circumstances; they came from a state of how he'd react if he was threatened or if imminent dangers were to arise.
As citizens, we become apprehensive the moment we hear the sirens blare and see the illumination of red and blue lights flashing behind a vehicle we occupy. Many officers relish in the fact that they can make your palms sweat by their mere presence in your rearview mirror. We grip the steering wheel tighter, nervously adjust our seat belts and assume the correct posture until our fears are placed at ease once the civil servant bolts in another direction. Our heartbeat steadies and our angst subsides once the perceived danger has passed. How can individuals who are thought to provide safety and comfort leave many of the populous shaken and uneasy with each encounter? Mac wanted to be the officer seen on the cover of brochures distributed at Job Fairs and Career Days displaying community activism as the photographer captured the moment under a manufactured title of "Public Outreach." The bond he had desired to forge never materialized and became lost in a vacuum of politics and misgivings. And after almost four (4) years of service with a law enforcement agency in the State of North Carolina, Mac decided that his passions were best suited elsewhere and composed a literary piece entitled "Imprisoned In Blue". Using his experiences in the field as a backdrop, within the manuscript is a collection of creative expressions uniquely assembled to describe his time on the force. From the onset, Mac admits you onto a rollercoaster of emotions; where with each ebb and flow the reader is engulfed into a magnitude of sensational highs and heart wrenching lows. At its apex you have a piece called "Impact", where he describes his interaction with a seventeen (17) year old, their conversation, and how impactful his words were several years later after a chance reunion revealed that the young man had matured and righted his situation. It plummets at times and reveals the depths of Mac's ambiance in a poem titled "The Price", where he explains that subliminally he believed his honor and integrity were frequently questioned despite swearing his allegiance to principles that often had him feeling as if at any moment he could be handcuffed and placed into the rear of a squad car. The momentum quickens to a high speed and the reader experiences jerking turns with verses named "Thug" and "Suspect's Cry", where in the former, the word, both identified in the media and embedded in popular culture, is depicted in the same vein as the derogatory term which has been used to identify Blacks since the days of slavery and is the new code phrase uttered to identify the actions of a person of color; the latter an introspection from a suspect providing an account from his standpoint about the hardships he's faced and being ensnared within the boundaries of civilization. At times, mid flow, it comes to a screeching halt with pieces like "Traitor" where Mac questions himself and the thoughts of being used as an instrument to further the agenda to disenfranchise Blacks in the role of an overseer; a Benedict Arnold to the people of his race. The work is a composition of all his thoughts and feelings, narrated piece by piece; a visual transcript of his experiences summarized for the reader's enjoyment.
Though given a manual with countless rules, regulations, laws and statutes, Mac insists that being a police officer is an occupation that can only be learned by performing the tasks that come with wearing the armor associated with it. Experience is the best teacher, something that is lost when watching your favorite crime drama or reality television show. In a matter of fifty-two (52) minutes, a crime is committed, investigation conducted, suspect apprehended and verdict rendered all in a fashion that will have you believe policing is easy. Mac illustrates that it's often a thankless job. One in which "discretion is the better part of valor" and the sole objective is to make it home safely after the shift is completed. Once the shift sergeant dismisses the officers from roll call, every interaction can have far reaching ramifications for the decision maker and the individual encountered. The difference between a physical altercation, a trip to the county jail, the receipt of a traffic citation or a friendly discussion is based on maturity, intelligence and officer's prudence. The manner in which everyone involved conducts themselves determines any escalation of action on the part of the officer. Nowadays, Mac is secure in his new position with Parks & Recreation within the area he resides. No longer obligated to decipher coded jargon broadcasted over a police frequency, he now focuses his enthusiasm on mentoring the youth and establishing programs that would prove to enhance their abilities as they prepare for the perils of adulthood. His work, Imprisoned In Blue, lends voice to those that both carry the burden of wearing the badge and those whose voices yearn to be heard while enforcing a system, that at its core, appears to be broken. When one is willing to trade in their livelihood for the sanity of doing what's virtuous, armchair activism isn't acceptable. "We Are The Change!" I'm gone! (b)
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Q: Correcting my output to match the expected I am fairly new to coding and have been trying to do this assignment for hours. What I am trying to do is have my output look like the expected output but can't seem to figure out what I am doing wrong. Could someone please explain to me what it is I am doing wrong and guide me to the correct answer?
Thank You!
import java.io.*;
import java.util.*;

public class ShowCharacter {

    public static void showCharacter(String s, int index) {
        System.out.println("The letter at position " + index + " is " + s.charAt(index));
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
        String str;
        int index;
        System.out.println("Please enter a String");
        str = in.nextLine();
        System.out.println("Please enter the character's position");

        index = in.nextInt();
        while (true) {
            if(index >= 0 && index < str.length()) {
                break;
            }
            else{
                System.out.println("Invalid Position. Enter a valid position");
            }
        }
        showCharacter(str, index);
    }
}

Input:
This is a sentence.
-7 -8 0
My output:
Please enter a String
Please enter the character's position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
etc. etc.
Expected output:
Please enter a String
Please enter the character's position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
Invalid Position. Enter a valid position
The letter at position 0 is T

A: there is a simple solution for that.
First of all, your while loop runs the whole time on the same number (e.g -7) but you never change it, so it will always give you your error message.
You can solve this by reassigning index to a new input like this:
while (true) {
  if(index >= 0 && index < str.length()) {
    break;
  } else {
    System.out.println("Invalid Position. Enter a valid position");
    index = in.nextInt();
  }
}

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Music: The perfect soundtrack for lighter, longer days: Jessie Randall's road trip–friendly playlist, via Madewell.
Travel: The best place to celebrate the switch to daylight saving time might be this roofless tree house in South Africa (imagine the sunsets…), via My Modern Met.
Food: See how some of the tastiest dishes from the Michelin-starred (and now shuttered) Spanish restaurant elBulli started out: as blueprints and sketches on napkins, via The Paris Review.
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Fields of Purple
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In late July 2015, we embarked on a journey to the vast lavender fields of Provence, seeking to breathe in the intoxicating scent of the dried blossoms that lend Monkey 47 its incomparable floral aroma.
This mission, which we dubbed "Botanical Expedition: Lavendula Angustifolia", would whisk us straight off into a world full of this lovely labiate in the company of Jean, a French perfumer, and Veronique, who grows lavender on over 12 hectares of land. Our heads already spinning from the plant's sweet, unmistakable odour, we immersed ourselves in its tradition-rich history. It would be difficult to imagine anything more synonymous with Provence's rolling countrysides.
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Meanwhile, the lavender harvest in Provence is part of a long-standing tradition that hearkens back to a time when the clocks ticked at a more deliberate pace. "People already knew about the antiseptic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties of lavender back in the Middle Ages," Veronique adds.
The plant's mystique was heightened further by Patrick Süßkind's 1985 novel Perfume, which carried readers off into a world of aromas where the perfumeries of Grasse used lavender to ward off the Black Death (among other medicinal purposes).
We wouldn't exactly describe our use of lavender as "medicinal", of course, but there are plenty of other compelling reasons to appreciate it: It looks and smells nice, keeps the moths away, works well in a number of dishes, boasts numerous healing properties, and is generally a balsam for the soul. You could definitely do worse than putting the powers of this fascinating flower to use on a daily basis. Cheers!
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Дан-Улдузу () — нефтегазовое месторождение в Азербайджане. Расположено в 90 км к северо-востоку от Баку и к западу от месторождения Карабах. Открыто в 1999 году. Глубина дна на месторождении меняется в пределах 150—250 метров.

Нефтегазоносность связана с отложениями мелового возраста. Начальные запасы нефти — 100 млн тонн.

Оператором месторождения является азербайджанская нефтяная компания ГНКАР.

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Lagos-based health startup, MDaaS secures $1.1 million in new funding round
by Ifeanyi Ndiomewese | Apr 3, 2019
Lagos-based Health technology startup that build and operates diagnostic centres in Nigeria, MDaaS has just raised about $1.1 million in a new funding round according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing made on 1st of April.
According to the SEC filing, up to 12 investors participated in the round which commenced as early as March 15th 2019.
According to the document, the total amount filed for was $1.58 million and MDaas has been able to raise $1.05 million already.
The amount raised is about 66.80% of the financing round, with the remaining 23.20% ($524,566) yet to be sold.
MDaaS was founded in 2016 by Genevieve Barnard and Oluwasoga Oni, to provide high-quality and affordable primary healthcare facilities for clinically under-served communities in Africa, starting with Nigeria.
Last year, the startup raised $100, 000 from Nigerian VC firm Ventures Platform to aid its commitment to better healthcare access to Africans. Although the startup is of Nigerian heritage, it was indeed founded and incubated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Ever since, it's been introducing software solutions and investing heavily in an integrated supply chain as well as sharing resources across locations.
In 2017, the startup established a diagnostic centre in Ibadan Oyo state.
Ifeanyi Ndiomewese
Ifeanyi is a desk reporter-turned administrator. Outside of work, I love to read and travel.