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China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise
China's Ministry of Science and Technology has named 111 a National High-Tech Enterprise, considered one of the highest awards for Chinese technology companies.
The designation makes 111 eligible for government benefits as a strategic high-technology company, and is also a recognition of 111's depth of talent, technological expertise, and innovative role in China's pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
"The national high-tech enterprise designation reflects national recognition of our technology and innovations," says Dr. Gang Yu, co-founder and executive chairman of 111.
"Technology has accelerated our growth as a business. Going forward, we will continue to use our leading technologies to empower our partners in the healthcare ecosystem, and better serve pharmaceuticals, pharmacies, doctors and insurance providers in carrying out the government's Healthy China strategy."
According to Yu, 111's largest investment focus is to create a world-leading IT infrastructure, data analytics and business smart systems and is reflected in its continuing investment in R&D, as demonstrated by its allocation of capital. 111 has an R&D team of over 300 people, which has developed proprietary applications, including client relationship management (CRM) systems, data analytics solutions, precision marketing, and supply chain management software, in order to bolster its smart systems and operational capabilities.
111's Smart Sourcing System (SSS) is based on more than 30 proprietary smart systems, which include a procurement management system, warehouse management system, stock management system, transportation management system and price intelligence system. SSS thus serves as the backbone for 111's nationwide smart supply chain network, and is 111's most sophisticated, complex and widely used application. 111 has established 5 SSS-powered smart supply chain centers in Eastern, Northern, Central, Western, and Southern China, providing 24-hour delivery services for users in 23 major provinces and cities.
The company has also launched an intelligent pharmacopeia system to ensure safe and secure prescriptions in the drug purchasing process. If a patient orders a drug that is contraindicated for the patient's condition, the system will automatically flag and suspend the purchase. 111 has also developed the "HawkEye" System, an automated tool that uses data analytics to help its business development team boost efficiency through the management of pharmacy customers and tasks.
111 uses smart technologies to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. In the third quarter of 2019, 111's operating expense as of a percentage of its net revenue was 14.9%, down from 29.1% in the same period in 2018. Fulfillment costs as a percentage of its net revenue was 2.8%, down from 4.2% in the same period in 2018. In addition to cost reductions, technology has helped 111 increase its customer stickiness; in the third quarter of 2019, orders its B2B segment were up 45.1% compared to the second quarter, up to 280,000 orders, of which same-store growth contributed 24.6%.
111's One-Click Stock-In System solution makes it possible for pharmacies to place purchase orders within 15 minutes, a process which would otherwise take several hours. After uploading purchase orders, pharmacies are availed 111's smart supply chain system -supported artificial intelligence analytics. In addition, 111 provides smart product recommendations and smart purchasing, helping pharmacies optimize their product mix and speed up inventory turnover. According to the Company's data, pharmacies using the Smart Sourcing System see their purchase volume and product offerings double on average.
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There's been an interesting call for chapter proposals for a book entitled "Hermione Granger saves the world". Whilst I have to confess that Harry Potter leaves me cold and bitter like a literary version of Gollum and that my contribution on the feminist aspects of Hermione would mainful consist of a doubtful "Hmmm" , the collection itself should be an interesting read. If you're interested take a look at the proposal. You'll have to be quick though – initial proposals need to be in by Jan 28th.


XO, OX – NEW Book and Art Exhibition!
Oh, boy, do I have an announcement for all of you! It's a NEW BOOK! Adam Rex and I have teamed up to bring you a story of love and letters! Oxen and Gazelles! Suspenders and fancy dresses!! It is called XO,OX – A Love Story and it is out in stores right now! Brought to you by Neal Porter Books at Roaring Brook Press! Go down to your local bookstores and pick it up in your hands!
Remember when we used to write letters telling one another how much we loved or felt annoyed with each other? This story really taps into that excitement. You will probably love it.
Adam and I will be celebrating the release with a solo exhibition of the book's artwork at Gallery Nucleus on Saturday Jan 14th! Jon Klassen will be celebrating the release of his new book We Found A Hat with an exhibition on the same evening at Gallery Nucleus! Come hang out with us!
Los Angeles, CA — Artist Scott C and author Adam Rex will both be in the gallery in celebration of their latest children's book, XO,OX A Love Story!
Live reading by Adam Rex!
And if you live in New York, I will be celebrating at Books of Wonder in the beginning of Feburary! Adam will unfortunately not be in attendance at this one, but perhaps we can have a little picture of him there for you to chat with.
And now would you like to see some spreads from the book? How about some rough workups for the book?
It is time for the Scott C. Holiday Gift Guide!
How's your year been? Yeah, i know, me, too. But let's get in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT! Gift ideas can be real tough to come up with especially with our busy schedules. Well, honestly, don't worry about it because I have all kinds of Scott C. themed ideas just for you and your loved ones. Everything can be found in The Scott C Shop and on top of that everything is 15% off in the Scott C Shop now until Dec 4th! Just use the code: Holiday15. And how about some FREE Shipping on Domestic Orders at are $50 or more?? Let's do it.
Our big news for this holiday season are NEW PINS! We are adding three more for the holidays: the WheelDog, the Triple Horner, and the Little Giz! These are so new that they are still in production and will not ship until Dec 9th. We are also doing a special 4 PIN PARTY PACK in which you can get any 4 pins for $35! It's a wonderful way to make you jacket look incredibly festive.
There are things in the forest! Have you seen them? I'll bet you are a huge fan if you have. I for one am a huge fan of these things that are often in the forest. They are also in a nostalgic little suburban town roaming around riding bikes and freaking out on telephones. This print will look wonderful over your loved one's couch or vintage record player or 8-track player.
Do your loved ones like VESTS? Let's take a moment to revel in the presence of VESTS. These are the most famous of all VESTS! Some you may recognize and some you may not. It's ok if you don't recognize all of them, just ask a friend's help with it. But regardless, these wonderful VESTS should most definitely live on your loved one's wall perhaps near or inside of the closet itself. The foyer might also be a good spot for it, near the hanging coats.
The great battle of the day has ended! Time to party! Just float on up and reconvene with old friends and new ones in this print of the after times. Leave those old bones behind! You don't need them at this party! I'll bet this print would look nice hanging over your loved one's D&D sword collection.
All kinds of little pins to adorn your loved ones pajamas, jackets, or backpacks! They will love walking around with these shiny little guys all over themselves.
So many wonderful fellas in one place! They've been through so much! I'll bet your loved one has a big crush on this guy. I know I do.
What a wonderful time everyone is having in the afterlife! Some fun and games and a little work to be done here and there. Your loved ones may enjoy spending some time with the loved ones already enjoying the afterlife!
This is a piece from my Wonderful Days solo exhibition at Guru Galeria in Mexico City!
Here is a shirt with some skulls on it. I am sure you love skulls, but do you also like plants? Because these little skulls have some plants growing out of them. Your loved ones like skulls and plants as well. They need a new shirt this holiday season and they don't come more festive than this one.
Who's this little Skeleton Devil cruisin' through?? Where is he going? Probably on the way to the local shop to pick up some books! Wouldn't it be great if you were also cruising along with this Skeleton Devil? Now you can! He's on this bag! You can carry him with you! And your loved ones will enjoy getting gifts in this thing i'll bet.
Mortimer and Mildred are back with the sequel book calledZombie in Love 2 +1! It follows the young couple as they journey into parenthood! A brand new human baby is left on their doorstep and they must learn to care for him. They discover quickly that human babies are not into zombie stuff. Parenthood can be a struggle normally, so you can imagine how tough it is for these two zombie parents to care for a human baby. I mean, just imagine! And guess what? All your other friends are in this book, the zombie dog, the worms, even a new zombie cat. You'll probably love it.
Here is a classic pick! HUG MACHINE is the story of a child who is super down with hugging. He is the self-proclaimed Hug Machine and he is very excited to tell everyone about it. He is very good at hugging and he is not shy to show the world. He is ready for you to watch how amazing he is at hugging. He hugs people, but he also hugs things. Nothing escapes. Nothing. He even solves problems with his hugs. Sometimes he comes up against some real tough hugs. Hugs that would make others give right the heck up and turn away. But the Hug Machine never backs down. And if you, the reader, need a hug? The Hug Machine will hug you. Do not worry! Everyone gets a hug.
And thus concludes this SCOTT C. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE. I hope you all have some wonderfully warm holiday times. You are great.
NEW Items in the Scott C Shop!
All of the San Diego Comic Con releases are now in the Scott C Shop, except for the Cantina Table Series (goes up Wednesday at 3pm EST), Great Showdown: Disagreement Among Friends (goes up on Thursday 3pm EST). The 100 Acre Log Run and Hug Machine pins can only be found in the Gallery Nucleus shop right now!
*** SHIPPING NOTES: Great Showdowns prints may not ship until after August 29th. Shipping will be closed Aug 19-29.
San Diego Comic Con! NEW ITEMS FOR SUMMERTIME!
It's San Diego Comic Con time!
I will be at booth #2643 with Gallery Nucleus, as usual!
Here are all of the new things that i will be debuting at Comic Con this year. (note: a NEW Cantina table will be released each day of the show, two released on Saturday and Sunday see schedule below!) Most of these items shall become available soon after Comic Con in my online store at shop.pyramidcar.com!
14. Any prints that I still have from past runs!
Most of these items shall become available soon after Comic Con in my online store at shop.pyramidcar.com!
Scott C Holiday Gift Guide!! + Pacific Rim print!
It is time for the Scott C Holiday Gift Guide!
I know you could use some help with your holiday gift buying, so allow me to lend a hand. This is the perfect time for you to have a Scott C Shopping spree because everything is 10% off in the Scott C Shop now until Dec 4th! Just use the code: Holiday10.
It's not everyday that one enjoys a ride on some Jurassic Backs, but these lucky dinosaur park goers have found themselves in that very lucky position. For anyone who enjoys dinosaurs or rides!
Here he comes! All wigglin' and green! If you enjoy wiggling or things that are green, you will probably love this print!
Aliens going about their business with skulls in tow. For anyone who enjoys skulls, towing, or aliens!
What a wonderful feeling it is to be carried along by you Goblin henchman, dreaming your big dreams. This print for for anyone who enjoys being carried by goblins!
When you are at your desk all day and all night, why not put engines on it and take to the skies? This print can inspire you to do so! Just put it on your wall and imagine enjoying this adventure!
Here is a classic pick from last year! HUG MACHINE is the story of a child who is super down with hugging. He is the self-proclaimed Hug Machine and he is very excited to tell everyone about it. He is very good at hugging and he is not shy to show the world. He is ready for you to watch how amazing he is at hugging. He hugs people, but he also hugs things. Nothing escapes. Nothing. He even solves problems with his hugs. Sometimes he comes up against some real tough hugs. Hugs that would make others give right the heck up and turn away. But the Hug Machine never backs down. And if you, the reader, need a hug? The Hug Machine will hug you. Do not worry! Everyone gets a hug.
Do you enjoy knights, warriors, princesses, kings, swords, and frozen monsters? Then these are probably the print sets for you.
This print is not in the Scott C Shop, it is in the GALLERY 1988 SHOP! This is a special timed release of the classic "Boats For Everyone" painting from Gallery 1988! On sale until December 3rd for $70! Great for anyone who enjoys boats, towns, and monsters! Expected delivery by mid-January! So it will arrive after the holidays!
Ok, thus concludes the Scott C Holiday Gift Guide! I hope you enjoy your holiday season and are not too stressed out about shopping. Because really you should be enjoying some Holiday cheer. See you!


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Les Stations de la Résurrection, également connues sous le nom latin Via Lucis (Chemin de Lumière), sont une forme de dévotion chrétienne, encourageant la méditation sur la Résurrection de Jésus-Christ et certaines de ses apparitions enregistrées dans le Nouveau Testament. Le terme peut également être utilisé comme nom pour une série d'images ou de sculptures représentant les différents épisodes, bien que ceux-ci soient loin d'être aussi courants que ceux des Stations de la Croix, représentant les étapes de la Passion du Christ. Le concept a été conçu en 1988.

Les Stations de la Résurrection complètent les Stations de la Croix ou Via Crucis (le terme Via Lucis le rappelle intentionnellement), une dévotion catholique traditionnelle commémorant la Passion de Jésus. Contrairement à la forme traditionnelle des Stations de la Croix - bien que commune avec la forme révisée de cette dévotion introduite par le Pape Jean-Paul II le Vendredi Saint 1991 - toutes les Stations de la Résurrection sont basées sur des incidents scripturaires enregistrés dans les quatre Évangiles et les Actes des Apôtres.

Comme pour les Stations de la Croix, la dévotion ne prend pas de forme fixe, mais comprend généralement pour chaque Station une lecture de l'Écriture, une courte méditation et une prière. Lorsqu'une série d'images est utilisée pour faciliter la dévotion, elle prend la forme d'une procession, le mouvement d'une station à l'autre étant parfois accompagné du chant d'un ou plusieurs versets d'une hymne.

Histoire
Dans le schéma traditionnel des stations de la croix, la station finale est l'enterrement de Jésus. Bien que cela constitue une conclusion logique à la Via Crucis, il a été de plus en plus considéré comme insatisfaisant comme point final à la méditation sur le mystère pascal, qui, selon la doctrine chrétienne, culmine et est incomplet sans la résurrection (voir, par exemple, 1 Corinthiens 15.17-20). Pour cette raison, une quinzième Station, représentant la Résurrection, est parfois ajoutée aux Stations de la Croix. Cependant, même cette pratique a fait l'objet de critiques car elle ne représente pas suffisamment la double dynamique du mystère pascal : la souffrance et la mort de Jésus d'une part, et d'autre part sa résurrection et sa glorification.

Au cours de l'été 1988, le père Sabino Palumbieri, professeur d'anthropologie à l'Université salésienne de Rome, propose la création d'un nouvel ensemble de stations, centrées sur la résurrection et les événements qui en découlent, afin de souligner l'aspect positif et plein d'espoir de l'histoire chrétienne qui, bien que non absente du Chemin de Croix, est obscurcie par l'accent mis sur la souffrance. La première grande célébration publique de cette dévotion a lieu en 1990, après quoi elle gagne en importance.

 En , le Saint-Siège promulgue un Directoire sur la piété populaire et la liturgie, qui félicite la Via Lucis comme suit :  Un exercice pieux appelé la Via Lucis s'est développé et s'est étendu à de nombreuses régions ces dernières années. Suivant le modèle de la Via Crucis, les fidèles processionnent en méditant sur les différentes apparitions de Jésus - de sa résurrection à son ascension - dans lesquelles il a montré sa gloire aux disciples qui attendaient la venue du Saint-Esprit (cf.Jean 14, 26; 16, 13-15; Lc 24, 49), renforcent leur foi, achèvent son enseignement sur le Royaume et définissent plus étroitement la structure sacramentelle et hiérarchique de l'Église. À travers la Via Lucis, les fidèles rappellent l'événement central de la foi - la résurrection du Christ - et leur discipulat en vertu du baptême, le sacrement pascal par lequel ils sont passés des ténèbres du péché au rayonnement lumineux de la lumière de la grâce (cf. Col 1, 13; Ep 5, 8).  Pendant des siècles, la Via Crucis a impliqué les fidèles dans le premier moment de l'événement de Pâques, à savoir la Passion, et a aidé à fixer ses aspects les plus importants dans leur conscience. De même, la Via Lucis, lorsqu'elle est célébrée dans la fidélité au texte évangélique, peut transmettre efficacement une compréhension vivante aux fidèles du deuxième moment de l'événement pascal, à savoir la résurrection du Seigneur.  La Via Lucis est potentiellement une excellente pédagogie de la foi, car "per crucem ad lucem" [à travers la croix (on vient) à la lumière ]. Utilisant la métaphore d'un voyage, la Via Lucis passe de l'expérience de la souffrance, qui fait partie du plan de Dieu à la vie, à l'espoir d'arriver à la vraie fin de l'homme : la libération, la joie et la paix qui sont essentiellement des valeurs pascales.  La Via Lucis est un stimulant potentiel pour la restauration d'une "culture de vie" ouverte à l'espérance et à la certitude offertes par la foi, dans une société souvent caractérisée par une "culture de mort", le désespoir et le nihilisme.

Liste des stations

Il n'y a pas de liste universellement acceptée des stations de la Résurrection. De ce fait certaines églises ont commandé des sculptures ou autres représentations selon leur propre liste qui peut ne pas être suivi ailleurs. De la même façon les stations du chemin de croix n'ont atteint une certaine standardisation qu'après des siècles de pratiques locales. En ce qui concerne le nombre, par contre, celui de quatorze fait consensus afin d'accentuer le parallèle avec celles du chemin de croix.

En dépit de la variabilité locale continue, il semble néanmoins y avoir une convergence croissante sur les éléments suivants en tant que liste reconnue des stations de la résurrection :

 Jésus est ressuscité des morts
 La découverte du tombeau vide
 Marie Madeleine rencontre Jésus ressuscité
 Jésus apparaît sur le chemin d'Emmaüs
 Jésus est connu dans la rupture du pain
 Jésus apparaît aux disciples de Jérusalem
 Jésus donne aux disciples sa paix et le pouvoir de pardonner les péchés
 Jésus renforce la foi de Thomas
 Jésus apparaît au bord du lac de Tibériade
 Jésus pardonne à Pierre et lui ordonne de paître ses brebis
 Jésus commande les disciples sur la montagne
 L'Ascension de Jésus
 Marie et les disciples attendent dans la prière
 Le Saint-Esprit descend à la Pentecôte

Cependant, d'autres sources remplacent certaines de ces stations par d'autres, telles que :

 Le tremblement de terre
 L'ange apparaît aux femmes
 Jésus rencontre les femmes
 Marie-Madeleine proclame la résurrection aux disciples
 Jésus et le disciple bien-aimé
 Jésus apparaît à plus de cinq cents à la fois
 Jésus apparaît à Saul

Références

 Stations of the Resurrection, Raymond Chapman, Canterbury Press, 1998, 0853112119
 Culte commun: temps et saisons, Church House Publishing, 2006, 071512112X

  Stations of the Light: Renewing the Ancient Christian Practice of the Via Lucis as a Scriptural Tool for Today, Mary Ford-Grabowsky, Image Book, Doubleday, 2005, 0385511655

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Home > News > Data & Research > Efforts Needed to Address Women's Retirement Readiness Obstacles
Data & Research November 20, 2014
Efforts Needed to Address Women's Retirement Readiness Obstacles
Women's path to a financially secure retirement is filled with many obstacles, a global survey shows.
By Rebecca Moore
In a webcast about a new report from Aegon UK and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, Catherine Collinson, president of the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, said a survey of more than 16,000 people in 15 countries revealed that women's positive retirement aspirations are undermined by lifestyle differences. Women are more likely to take time out of workforce or work part-time to take care of family, and they tend to have lower salaries. "These things affect lifetime savings and long-term retirement readiness, especially since women tend to live longer than men," Collinson said.
The study shows women are more than twice as likely as men to be working in part-time jobs–jobs that often provide few, if any, retirement plan benefits. In addition, women, on average, earn about 27% less than men.
On average globally, women envision entering full retirement at the age of 62. But, there are big variations among countries. In the United States, women expect to retire around the age of 66. Overall, women expect they'll need an average of 71% of their working-age incomes after they retire; in the U.S., the figure is 67%. Collinson says these findings are somewhat shaped by national policies in each country.
Asked what words they associate most with retirement, survey respondents used positive words most often, such as "leisure" (45%) and "freedom" (39%). However, one-quarter (24%) of women associated retirement with "insecurity" and almost one-fifth (18%) with "poverty."
Only 20% of women overall feel they are on course with saving for a secure retirement, but twice this number (40%) simply do not know whether they are on course or not. In the U.S., 24% of women feel they are on course, and 43% do not know.
According to the survey, women generally feel responsible for their own retirement income, are aware of the need to plan financially for their retirement and understand retirement planning matters. However, this does not often enough lead to action in the form of planning and saving. Only 10% of women say they feel "very prepared" for retirement and are confident they are already saving enough. Higher income earners, those with a greater understanding of financial matters, and those with more developed planning skills are most likely to belong to this group. More than twice as many women (23%) say the opposite: they feel "very unprepared" and are hardly saving at all. In the U.S., 12% say they are saving enough, and 23% say they are hardly saving at all.
Overall, more than one-third of women (36%) claim to be dedicated savers whose approach is always to make sure they are saving for retirement (which is not necessarily the same as "saving enough"). These women tend to be older with an understanding of financial matters and highly developed financial planning skills. The majority of women, however, do not fall into this group. Younger women, for example, are more likely to be "occasional savers" or to belong to the 24% of women who are "not currently saving although intend to." In the U.S., 16% say they only save occasionally; 15% are not saving, but intend to; and 15% are not saving, but have in the past.
For two-thirds (67%) of women, a lack of money to invest is a major obstacle to saving for retirement. The survey found women feel dependent on their spouse's or partner's income in later life. More than half (54%) of women who are married or living with a partners say that their spouse/partner will be "very" or "extremely" important as a source of financial support during retirement. Further, only 12% of women say that they do not expect their spouse to be an important source of retirement income.
Overall, 38% of women fear they won't have enough savings for retirement (compared with 30% of men). Women are also less optimistic when it comes to medical expenses—36% believe they will be able cover medical costs in retirement, compared to 43% of men.
Increasing access to workplace retirement plans and a more flexible retirement is the way forward, the report recommends. Collinson said 38% of women versus 45% of men said their employers provide access to a workplace retirement plan.
The survey shows that 74% of women agree that governments should encourage employers to automatically enroll all their employees into a retirement plan. Only 6% of women disagree. Overall, 62% of women say automatic enrollment is "very or somewhat appealing."
In addition, the survey found only a minority of women (29%) expect to stop work immediately at retirement. In the U.S., it's only 17%. A clear majority now expect to have some form of phased transition into retirement.
Collinson noted that the main reasons women give for working longer are not financial, but because they enjoy their work and want to remain active.
According to Angela Seymour-Jackson, managing director, Workplace Savings, Aegon UK, the report includes recommendations for efforts to improve women's retirement readiness. In addition to implementing automatic enrollment in their workplace retirement plans, employers can implement automatic escalation features. The report also recommends plan sponsors extend, where necessary, workplace retirement plans to cover part-time workers thereby providing more employees, particularly women, the ability to save for retirement.
The report recommends both government and employer policies to improve retirement incomes for women while facilitating a more flexible workforce aligned with the unique needs of women:
Provide for equal maternity and paternity leave, making it easier for men to share in caregiving responsibilities;
Provide assistance and information about caregiving services;
Provide Social Security or government "credits" for unpaid time spent by individuals in caregiving roles;
Expand the entitlement age range for receipt of government retirement benefits in all countries to reflect increasing longevity and workers' preferences for a phased transition into retirement;
Encourage the implementation of age-friendly workplace policies in recognition of the potential contribution of employees at all ages and the value of a multi-generational workforce;
Provide vocational training opportunities and support to help women remain economically active longer into their retirement; and
Encourage the implementation of phased workplace retirement programs, which enable workers to stay in the workforce and transition gradually to retirement.
The report says efforts should be made to facilitate the offering of investment advice inside the workplace, particularly in the context of workplace retirement plans. In addition, efforts should be made to encourage the role of investment advisers in providing personalized retirement strategies both inside and outside the workplace. Finally, the report recommends stepping up financial literacy courses in schools and workplaces
The financial industry and plan sponsors could do better at targeting and educating women, Seymour-Jackson said. Financial education should include household budgeting as well as long-term savings, she suggested. And, she said, education should be simple and engaging and available through digital devices.
The report, "The Changing Face of Retirement Women: balancing family, career & financial security," can be downloaded from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies website or the Aegon website.
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Rattlers use conditioning test to enhance mental, physical durability
Second day of fall camp at FAMU includes series of 110s to build endurance
Rattlers use conditioning test to enhance mental, physical durability Second day of fall camp at FAMU includes series of 110s to build endurance Check out this story on tallahassee.com: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/famu/2018/08/02/rattlers-run-timed-sprints-conditioning-test/888150002/
Rory Sharrock, Tallahassee Democrat Published 10:05 p.m. ET Aug. 2, 2018 | Updated 8:15 a.m. ET Aug. 3, 2018
Willie Simmons discusses how the grueling 110 sprints works toward building mental toughness. Rory Sharrock, Tallahassee Democrat
Former Rickards High School quarterback D.J. Phillips races to the sideline during conditioning drills.(Photo: Rory Sharrock)
Day 1 of fall camp at Florida A&M dealt with logistics and informative discussions to set the tone of the season.
For the second day of practice, the Rattlers focused on conditioning to create a solid foundation for mental and physical durability.
Overcast skies and a saturated practice field set the backdrop for a series of timed 110s (110-yard sprints). This grueling sprint drill equated to a mile in length.
Players were divided into groups from skilled positions to big linemen as they ran from sideline to sideline.
FAMU assistant strength and conditioning coach, Matthew Pinkard, clocks players as the complete their drill. (Photo: Rory Sharrock)
As time progressed, so did the level of fatigue for the players. However, the constant reminder echoed from the coaching staff was to overcome the mindset of weariness.
"One thing we talk about is adversity comes in all forms. We get to choose how we respond," said coach Willie Simmons.
"We don't get to pick when adversity comes. We don't get to pick what type of adversity comes to us. If we could, we'd always pick the easy stuff. Sometimes, there will be challenges we face as individuals and as a football team. We get to chose whether we quit or persevere. We want to be the team that perseveres in the face of adversity and finishes the task."
This workout was a daunting task for the entire squad. However, whenever a player was too exhausted to stand, a teammate rushed over with a shoulder lean upon while they caught their breath.
Strong words of encouragement from the veterans also played a major role in uplifting the squad during their workout.
Jibreel Hazly opens up about the mental aspect of running 110s and the motivation he uses to complete the drill. Rory Sharrock, Tallahassee Democrat
"This isn't my rodeo with conditioning tests. I know the keys. You have to keep your mind strong," Rattlers linebacker Jibreel Hazly said. "I have nothing but positive thoughts.
"When I saw people bent over, I let them know we got more to go. I remember when I was younger and out of shape. The older guys picked me up."
After wrapping things on on the field, the team headed to the cafeteria for dinner. They were instructed to drink plenty of water to avoid cramps and dehydration. Simmons also told them to customize their diet with specific food geared toward upgrading their endurance.
From there, the team gathered for segment meetings. During these briefings, position coaches and coordinators addressed the strategies for their respective areas.
Friday marks the first day of practice where the Rattlers can wear helmets and run plays.
"We put in a whole lot of work this summer," Hazly said. "It's a good feeling that we can now go out and see it pay off."
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The Last Nights of Silent Barn, Bushwick's DIY Bastion
May 2, 2018 By Nick McManus
The attendees of Silent Barn's Last Rites goodbye concert during the show's final hour, 4/30/18 at 3am. (Photos: Nick McManus)
After announcing its closure in March, Silent Barn said goodbye on Sunday night with a concert aptly named Last Rites. The all-night event included a line-up of house favorites and a back-room dance party where the partitioned workspaces had been demolished ahead of the collectively-run Bushwick venue's departure. Though it survived the loss of its previous space, a fire in the new one and constant financial issues, Silent Barn had soldiered on inside its bright, muraled collection of buildings on a tiny trianglular city block. Local youth community group Educated Little Monsters, which was housed there, had hoped to take over the lease with the help of a recent fundraiser but as ELM founder Yazmine "Jazo Brooklyn" Colon told us, "the landlord would not negotiate even though were under the impression he would."
The attendees of Eight Ball Radio's L8 NITE IV concert as they closed out the evening, 4/29/18 at 4am.
The night before Last Rites, we stopped by to see local 8 Ball Radio's L8 NITE showcase featuring bands Gnarcissists, Straw Pipes, and Native Son. The music went till just before 4am, with the majority of fans staying for the long haul. The next morning, people were going through the dumpster, which had turned into a de-facto free art store filled with discarded debris from Silent Barn's various workspaces and upstairs residences.
The take-as-you-wish debris outside Silent Barn during its final weekend.
Stepping inside while sound-man Osaro Otedengbe set the board with co-headliner Shady Hawkins, I spoke with So So Glos guitarist Ryan Levine, whose 10-year-old band has seen a lot of Silent Barn. "You always felt at home as soon as you walked in the door and it felt like your living room," he told us. "My favorite show was playing for Tod Seelie's photo-book release of Bright Nights back in 2013 and I'll never forget what the room sounded like. The first tear I'll shed for this place tonight will be when the music starts up and knowing that I'll never hear that sound in this room ever again, that's when I'll start bawling."
The So So Glos concluding their performance for photographer Tod Seelie's (top, right) Bright Nights book release at Silent Barn, 11/7/13.
As attendees started arriving at sunset, reunions abounded. Many of Silent Barn's "chefs"— including Joseph Ahearn, Kumal Gupta, G. Thomas Crane and Stephanie Griffin— hung out in the now empty room where Disclaimer Gallery recently held its final show.
Silent Barn members Stephanie Griffen, G. Lucas Crane (first and second form left), Joseph Ahearn (first right) with friends during the Last Rites concert.
Asked about the future of Silent Barn, Crane told me that before his collective even thinks about the future "we need to just stop and think what we've been doing which we haven't done in five years. Here in New York, DIY spaces have no process time because of the grinding just to sustain themselves so we really need to stop and think before do anything else." Griffin added that "DIY needs to be in a place where people can think about what they're doing," and that while there's plenty of art in this city, "New York is not sustainable for the artist."
Silent Barn members Kunal Gupta (front at left) with friends enjoying Tyler Scoglund's photo booth during the Last Rites concert.
After our conversation, the members gathered for a group shot in Tyler "T-Byrd" Scoglund's self-made photo-booth, which sat across from made-to-order silkscreen station where souvenir t-shirts were created on the spot. Despite the DIY difficulties Silent Barn's members talked about, the spirit of "doing it yourself" hadn't faded.
Silent Barn's made-to-order screen printing station for their farewell t-shirts.
Poets Carlos Salas, Liz Pelly and Christopher Lee opened up for the musicians as Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn, father of member Joseph Ahearn, watched from the front row. Pelly, who is also a collective member, retold the story of a 24-hour party held in May of 2016 that had started to publish a newspaper during its duration. "To make something that felt meaningful, fun despite the hilarious self-imposed limitations, we had created something that we wanted to see happen around us," Pelly said of the soirée. "Because some space was pushing open that didn't exist there before."
Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn with his son Joseph as they watched the concert from the front of the stage.
Crosslegged started up the live music that continued with a hip-hop set from the Educated Little Monsters ensemble followed by the audio cassette driven noise music of G. Lucas Crane. Then the electro-clashy beats of YATTA were followed by raucous performances from bands Shady Hawkins, MALLRAT and Library. Miss Olithia closed out the headlining roster and the crowd headed towards the dance party in the back room.
Crosslegged at the conclusion of her performance.
All the while residents of Silent Barn's main building hung out upstairs, which had been emptied out of most belongings and became vast lounges amidst the mob scene below. As the wee hours crept on, folks walking home from other parties would stop in to see the emptiness of the once full main room and then stay for a drink in it.
Opening poets (from left to right) Carlos Salas, Liz Pelly and Christopher Lee after their performances.
The next and final day of the Silent Barn's lease brought more solace with plenty of new items in the dumpster to couple it, including a cache of house paint salvaged by local artists Lance De Los Reyes and Zac Dunn. Yazmin Colon held a gathering for members of Educated Little Monsters as they cleared the last of their materials from the their office behind Silent Barn's backyard. Though they were disappointed in not being able the make Silent Barn their new home, Colon told us "we'll still he holding our weekday classes in a different location with TBA day and evening events too. Just because the building's not here doesn't mean we stop."
Micky Hustles (first right) with his artists from Educated Little Monsters at the conclusion of their performance.
G. Lucas Crane at the conclusion of his performance.
YATTA at the conclusion of her performance.
Shady Hawkins at the conclusion of their reunion performance.
MALLRAT members Melo and Rachika (right and left) at the conclusion of their performance.
Library at the conclusion of their performance.
Miss Olithia (right) at the conclusion of her performance.
Soundman Dosaro Otedengbe (first left) at the conclusion of Last Rites' live music.
Partiers in Last Rites' back-room dance party
Attendees in Silent Barn's backyard during the wee hours.
Local artists Lance De Los Reyes (right) and Zac Dunn Uziego with salvaged paint in the nearby studio.
Educated Little Monsters founder Yazmin "Jazo Brooklyn" Colon with her staff during their goodbye get-together on Silent Barn's final day.
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May 03, 2018 @ 17:00
Great article Nick!! I'm in the group photo (next to the lady in the red coat). Would it be possible to get a digital copy of the photo? (Happy to pay a licensing fee). Thanks!!!


The latest report shows where university research parks are headed, and why.
A new Bayer Bee Care Center will be nestled into the Bayer CropScience Research Triangle Park campus. Bayer expects the building to be complete near the end of 2013. The company earlier this month announced an overall $33-million investment in renovating its North American headquarters at RTP.
he typical university research park is 119 acres (just over 48 hectares), has seven buildings open and is located in a suburban jurisdiction with a population of 500,000 or less.
But urban-style live-work-play campuses are where they're going, typified by Centennial Campus (affiliated with North Carolina State University), Mission Bay (affiliated with the University of California San Francisco) and the Fitzsimons Life Science District in Colorado (affiliated with the University of Colorado's academic medical center).
Thirteen percent of the 108 university research parks responding to the 2012 survey were formed since 2008. These 14 new university research parks have a current build-out of 3.2 million sq. ft. (297,280 sq. m.) and directly support 3,526 jobs. Eighty of the 108 university research parks surveyed (74 percent) have opened a new building since 2008.
Of the 85 university research parks that responded to the employment portion of the survey in both 2007 and 2012, 64 percent gained employment from 2007 to 2012.
Thirty-two percent of university research parks serve communities of 100,000–499,999; 29 percent serve communities with a population of fewer than 100,000, 23 percent serve populations of a million or more; and 17 percent serve populations of 500,000–999,000.
There has been rapid growth in the development of university research parks over the past decade, with 40 percent of existing university research parks forming between 2000 and 2009.
Overall, 23 percent of research parks are located in distressed communities, but for university research parks located in urban jurisdictions, 45 percent are located in distressed communities, indicating the importance of university research parks in urban redevelopment efforts across the country. "Key examples of urban redevelopment efforts centered around research parks include the development of the University of Maryland BioPark and the Science and Technology Park at Johns Hopkins, both in Baltimore, Maryland, and CORTEX research park in St. Louis, Missouri, affiliated with Washington University and St. Louis University," said the report.
While only 7 percent of university research parks offer non-student housing, 21 percent of parks are planning such developments within the next five years.
The 108 university research parks responding to the survey report that 963 new businesses have graduated from their incubators or related startup space in the last five years. The footprint of the parks leans heavily toward the East Coast. Two that stand out for their longevity continue to stand out because of new growth.
University City Science Center in Philadelphia, founded in 1963, is home to such innovative concepts as the Port business incubator for emerging international technology companies; the Bullpen, which is focused on small startups; and its Quorum series of programs and networking activities.
The AURP/Battelle study found which industries are represented most frequently on research park property, with life sciences a leading sector.
Earlier this month, Invisible Sentinel, a startup at the University City Science Center, announced an 18-job expansion, as it moves out of the Port incubator into larger dedicated office and lab space on Market St. Ben Pascal, the company's chief business officer, and Nicholas Siciliano, the chief executive officer, founded Invisible Sentinel to prevent major bacterial outbreaks and ensure safe food distribution networks.
Invisible Sentinel is the fifth company since 2009 to move out of the Port and remain on the Science Center's campus. Other Port companies that have remained on campus include Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Integral Molecular, Pulsar Informatics and OptoFluidics. Together, the five graduate companies account for 195 jobs in Philadelphia.
More than 350 companies — including SEI Investments, Centocor and Bentley Systems — have graduated from the Science Center. The 93 that remain in the Greater Philadelphia region account for more than 15,000 direct jobs and contribute more than $9 billion to the annual regional economy.
Down the coast, the granddaddy of them all, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, boasts 7,000 acres (2,833 hectares), more than 170 companies, more than 39,000 workers and 22.5 million sq. ft. (2.1 million sq. m.) of built space. But it too is adapting for the future, as its 2012 Master Plan includes a "Triangle Commons" mixed-use center with transit-oriented development and up to 1,400 residential units in addition to a wide range of research-oriented office and incubator space.
Invisible Sentinel Co-founder and Chief Business Officer Ben Pascal speaks at the company's expansion announcement at University City Science Center in Philadelphia earlier this month. The 18 jobs being created will all stay in Philadelphia, joining the more than 15,000 direct jobs in the area created by companies which have graduated from the Center since its founding in 1963.
Last week Bayer CropScience signaled its long-term commitment by announcing the beginning of renovations to its North American headquarters at RTP. The $33-million project, scheduled for completion in 2015, will allow the company to accommodate substantial growth and bring more of its employees together over the next decade. Completed facilities will eventually house more than 700 employees working to cultivate the latest developments in sustainable agricultural solutions.
Bayer CropScience moved the company's global Seeds headquarters from France to RTP in 2012. Other initiatives at the North American headquarters include opening a $20-million, 60,000-sq.-ft.(5,574-sq.-m.) greenhouse; a $2.1 million North American Bee Care Center; and a $16.1-million, 40,000-sq.-ft. (3,716-sq.-m.) Development North America research facility.


SCARLETT O'HARA, the one who lives in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., remembers arguing with her husband one day while they were standing at the door.
Our names define us. More than mere labels, names often possess the strange ability to shape -- and at times change -- one's destiny.
Consider Abraham Lincoln, a retired flight engineer in Pepper Mills Village, Md. Though Mr. Lincoln, 62, says he was not named for Honest Abe but for his own father, he has created a name for himself in recent years through his deep involvement in township politics.
Last month, when President Clinton was in Africa, a two-day-old Ugandan boy was named Bill Clinton in his honor. Years from now, will this Bill Clinton feel compelled to seek his fortune in politics? Will his name somehow instill in him a passion for greatness, or will it simply dog him through life, evoking memories of Monica Lewinsky and other White House escapades?
A well-known name can indeed deeply affect the person who bears it, said Dr. Cleveland Kent Evans, a professor of psychology at Bellevue University in Nebraska. ''It is certainly true that for a few people, their names can be a very important anchor for their own self-understanding or for others' reactions to them,'' he said.
Rock Hudson, a 41-year-old construction supervisor in Mansfield, Ohio, felt the impact of his name largely because as a younger man, it helped him meet women. Though Mr. Hudson, who is married now, enjoyed ''the little bit of fame'' that traveled with him, lately he has realized his name may have outlived its usefulness.
Dr. Evans noted that celebrities -- especially movie stars and singers -- provided the vast majority of unusual names assumed by others, though emergency personnel who deliver or rescue babies are sometimes thanked with an honorary naming. And he said there is a significant distinction between people like Mr. Hudson and Mr. Sinatra who are born with famous names, and others who adopt their names later in life. Dr. Evans said parents who give their children famous names are often trying to live vicariously through their offspring, while those who take on famous names themselves, like Sherlock Holmes, a senior flight attendant from Chicago, usually have an affinity for their namesakes.
Dr. Evans said parents can do irreparable harm by pressuring their children to match the illustriousness of their namesakes, but people who change names in midlife are often trying to express an unexplored identity.


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Beano Studios is teaming up with the production company Selladoor to create a new musical stage production based on its hit TV show, Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!
The family friendly show, which is being developed by the company behind Madagascar the Musical and Avenue Q will launch in 2020, and will take on a year-long tour of over 40 theatres and venues across the UK and Ireland.
BAFTA-winning writer/producer-director Will Brenton is on board to write the show which will feature Dennis and Gnasher's hallmark slapstick comedy, delivered with a repertoire of songs.
The stage production follows on from the success of Beano Studios' international Emmy-nominated TV series Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! The series stars Beano's irrepressible hero Dennis (voiced by Freddie Fox), his dogged side kick Gnasher and fearless mates including Rubi, JJ, Pieface and his pet potato Paul.
The hit TV show recently secured its second series on CBBC and has been sold in over 24 countries. It now airs on broadcasters including Super RTL in Germany, Rai in Italy and France Télévision.
David Hutchinson, CEO of Selladoor, added: "Selladoor is delighted to be working with Beano Studios to bring the iconic Dennis and Gnasher to the stage for the first time with an exciting creative team, led by Will Brenton under Anna Fox's dramaturgical eye.
"Selladoor recently launched Selladoor Creation, our development wing focused entirely on commissioning new stories for the stage. We are delighted to have been entrusted by Beano Studios with their well-loved characters who have endured for generations, and now finally leap from the page to the stage.


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Q: How to reapply IntelliJ IDEA keyboard scheme? A couple of days ago I resetted Visual Studio settings. All keyboard shortcuts were assigned to their default values. I applied IntelliJ IDEA scheme back but it seems like some Visual Studio shortcuts are not removed and some ReSharper shortcuts are not added.
I had to remove a bunch of Visual Studio shortcuts starting with Ctrl+E to make the ReSharper Ctrl+E shortcut work(same issues with Ctrl+R shortcuts and more). How can I make sure those unwanted shortcuts are removed?

A: Try the following in succession:

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*Go to Tools > Options > Environment > Keyboard, and click Reset
for the default scheme.

*Go to ReSharper > Options > Environment > Visual Studio
Integration, choose ReSharper 2.x or IntelliJ IDEA and click
Apply Scheme.

A: I ended up exporting keyboard settings from my computer at home. It seems like ReSharper can't apply its scheme back.


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Blighted Christmas
This year give the truth.
My family, 1952
This year Americans are confronting a melting economy, the massing of troops within our own borders, aimed at us. We are losing our homes to foreclosure and the Chinese are coming over with the faux dollars issued by the FED to buy them up. The shock waves of reality are hitting even those who normally lose themselves in football.
This Christmas give the only thing that can make a difference. America was founded on truths, truths that those in power have endlessly tried to suppress. Those truths show us what happened so we can take action. They don't want that. Our First Amendment has its roots in the common law principle that no one has a right to use their power to suppress the truth. The Zenger Case, heard in New York in 1735 was in the minds of the Founders when the subject was debated. John Peter Zenger was a publisher who printed the truth about the corrupt Royal Governor of New York. He was jailed. Eight months later a jury, exercising their right to determine the validity of law and pass on the facts, freed him.
Know the truth. The Truth will set your mind free to act on the facts.
Christmas, and our futures and those of our children and their children, have been blighted through lies that allow the abuse of power. When you see the monumental scale on which this has been perpetrated you understand. You see what must be done.
While we focus on the stories of just a few the reality is that nearly all of us have been harmed by the grasping deceit and abuse of power by corporations and their partners in government. Edward Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud, made himself wealthy by abusing the trust of ordinary people. Credited as the father of PR, he said,
""If you can influence the leaders, either with or without their conscious cooperation, you automatically influence the group which they sway", he said. In order to promote sales of bacon, for example, he conducted a survey of physicians and reported their recommendation that people eat heavy breakfasts. He sent the results of the survey to 5,000 physicians, along with publicity touting bacon and eggs as a heavy breakfast.
Bernays also drew upon his uncle Sigmund's psychoanalytic ideas for the benefit of commerce in order to promote, by indirection, commodities as diverse as cigarettes, soap and books."
Bernays is responsible for many of the ills of our century and for promoting the ugly assertion, now reaching its full fruition, that in contradiction to the founding principles of our right to the truth that it is proper for government and those whose profits depend on government, for instance corporations, to lie to us.
Bernays bears responsibility for a mind boggling number of manipulations of opinion, including the perception that smoking among women was a strike for freedom.
"In the 1920s, working for the American Tobacco Company, he sent a group of young models to march in the New York City parade. He then told the press that a group of women's rights marchers would light "Torches of Freedom". On his signal, the models lit Lucky Strike cigarettes in front of the eager photographers. The New York Times (1 April 1929) printed: "Group of Girls Puff at Cigarettes as a Gesture of 'Freedom'". This helped to break the taboo against women smoking in public."
The most prevalent correlation between heart attacks in people in early middle age is that of their mothers having smoked during pregnancy. My mother smoked. Of her five children I am the oldest yet living. Earlier this year my brother, who had suffered a heart attack and brain hemorrhage, died after four years of hardship. He was stricken with aphasia, unable to see, speak, or care for himself in his late 50s. My sister Carol died at 36 of a heart attack in 1974. My sister Anne died of a heart attack after suffering brain death in 1994. My younger brother had a triple bypass in his early 40s. I have had two heart attacks.
Carol was the mother of a young son. She had bucked the glass ceiling to achieve success in the corporate world in the 50s and 60s. What else might she had accomplished for herself and those she loved?
Anne was a mathematician, an early programmer who ran a successful business. She had two children but will never know her grandchildren, or they her. She was a force for good in her community.
Charles was a systems analyst in the Governor's Office in California. He had been decorated many times while serving in Vietnam. He went on to a law degree and then to serve his state, trying to stem the ever rising costs that have destroyed the financial integrity of California. His wife and two children lost him far too early and, believe me, they miss his fey sense of humor, his abiding care, and his courage.
Every day I live with the fact I may die before I am able to ensure the continuing care of a disabled son. My younger brother lives with the uncertainty his condition brings to his own family. Our mother smoked all of her life, thanks to Bernays manipulation. If she had known, if smoking had not been misrepresented to her and her generation, that is a choice she would not have made. We are not going to sue, but we will be heard. Smoking and profiting from false advertising is only one relatively minor issue. But consider what it cost our one family.
Lies and deception kill as they enrich the worst among us. Worse, they destroy our ability to see what is is true so that we can invest our lives in what will sustain us and bring joy to ourselves, our families and our larger communities. I miss my siblings every day, no matter how long it has been and will until the day I die.
This is just one family, one set of deaths. Multiply that at least a million times. My siblings were all good, decent people, people who loved their families and supported themselves honestly and transparently.
Bernays lived a profitable life at a cost to all of us that is is yet to be calculated. But the cost of corporate greed and government corruption that directly enables that greed must be understood, calculated, and an accountability exacted from those who profited. And he was only one man. Multiply that by the number of attorneys, politicians, and corporate greedy who view Bernays techniques and entirely justified.
Think about what corporate greed has cost you. Then go to Blight Christmas and tell your story, let those who harmed you know what they did. If we are to change the world we need to begin with our own truth. Know the truth. Be heard, and we can change the future for all of us.
Giving Love
Christmas is coming and with the joy most of us experience the stress of not having finished our buying. This year most of us are also suffering through the pangs of not having enough money to buy the gifts that would we would normally give.
Across the country people are reexamining the choices they would have made and finding a wealth of possibilities that change their relationships with each other in unexpected ways. Instead of giving from the wallet they are giving from their hearts.
This trend made me smile, recalling to mind the gifts that have stayed with me over the years, many of them from my children. Small objects made by hand with the finger prints will visible; the plates from preschool with their artwork; the small things remind us of days past. The best gifts keeps giving. My daughter, Dawn, gave me a packet of coupons one year. Those memories still make me smile today. I should have Xeroxed them, looking back. I was tempted to keep them but Dawn insisted THEY BE USED, after all, she had worked hard thinking up the contents of each coupon. So I used them, every single one. My favorite was the coupon that promised her room would be cleaned, that once, without argument and to my entire satisfaction. Wow.
Dawn, now very much grown and married and firmly committed to saving the world through going green, went through some interesting times when she was entering her teens. The state of her room was an ongoing issue for the entire family. Our house cleaner eventually told me she was afraid to enter and I had to agree that she had reason.
Dawn's room was accessible only up a narrow staircase, over the garage. It had its own bathroom, with tub and separate shower. It was roomy and had a lovely view of the back yard where various interesting events took place over the years we lived there. The aging Walnut Trees nodded through long, sun warmed summers. When we moved in the room, very private and inaccessible, had a new and crisply clean light blue carpet on the floor. The walls were a creamy white. The bathroom sparkled. As time went on these things changed. At first I tried reminding her. Then I began sending her off on short trips and cleaning it myself. Dawn objected to my invasion of her 'private space.' My pleas did not avail. Nothing kept it fit for human habitation.
A pot pie disappeared there to be found six months later compressed into a flat, green patty in Dawn's bed. Dawn had searched all over the house, complaining someone had stolen it. The cat's viewed her room as a place to relieve themselves since they determined, correctly, no one would notice. I acquired bright yellow hazardous waste tape which I put up, a not so gentle hint. Dawn ignored it. She liked her room just as it was with a foot of waste on the floor and a bathroom that would make any reasonable being blanch. The smell could be intense.
As you can imagine, it was a point of conflict between us and also a cause for humor and horror from her siblings who generally had far more tidy habits.
That was why the gift she gave me that Christmas still makes me smile. The coupon was hand made with an edging of holly and berries. It came with others, one for breakfast in bed, another for any chore I chose. But that one was the best.
I do not recall how many garbage bags it took to clean her room when I finally used the coupon. She took care of it all her self on that occasion But the pile was monumental. Looking back over these many years, and knowing that now she is an impeccable house keeper for herself and her husband and their family of cats, still makes me smile. Dawn knew what would make me happy. She proved she was entirely competent to deliver. She was a woman of her word.
This kind of gift showed she knew what would make me happy. Receiving that small sheaf of coupons had surprised me, telling me I was visible as a person and not just as a mother. I do not recall any other present I received that year. But I remember the coupons and that gift links to another gift she did not know she was giving me. I used to have a lot of keys which lived on a copper ring heavy enough to be used as a minor weapon. Dawn once said that the sound of those keys jingling let her know she was safe, Mom was on her way.
Gifts can come consciously, as something we intend to give. They can also come straight from the heart to warm us long afterwards without our even knowing.
At this time in our Nation's history we are all reaching out for what lasts, sustains us, warms the heart and makes life worthwhile. We will forget most of the things we get this Christmas. But some gifts we will remember forever. The best gifts last a lifetime and never wear out, break, or lose their power to move us. When we use our knowledge of others to show them we really know them, see them, understand what we can do to bring them happiness, we are giving greenly, now and to last.
Today Dawn lives in El Cerrito and has a lovely website dedicated to her passion for growing locally called Garden2table. Growing her own food locally has become another form for giving green, connecting her to those around her. As we move from this year to 2009 growing and giving will become ever more central to our lives. As individuals, as members of families and communities, we need to see each other, care, and ensure no one is forgotten. The moments that nourish us spiritually build love, and that is always a good thing,
Ms. Pillsbury-Foster is the author of the book,"A Star for Christmas," which warm-heartedly explores an enduring family tradition founded on her memories of James Dean. The book, published by Ship Stone Press, is available online at http://www.lulu.com/content/5029575 and is this year's "must have" Christmas treasure.
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As a former 19th century sugar warehouse that was once in the heart of New Orleans' Sugar District, ONE11 Hotel thoughtfully strikes a balance between sleek design and textured industrial elements original to the building's architecture. Each of the bright and airy guestrooms feature a combination of the building's exposed brick walls, bold iron beams and cypress wood pillars.
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Located on the Mississippi River just steps from One11 Hotel, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is consistently ranked as a top aquarium in the country, being voted as one of the top five in the country and one of the top things to do in New Orleans.
With more than 3,600 animals from more than 250 species, the Aquarium transports visitors to an underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
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900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130-1755, USA
Julia Street Cruise Terminal
920 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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World War II Museum
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-3813, USA
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1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1657, USA
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While there are great places around the city to listen to live music and enjoy cocktails, no visit to New Orleans would be complete without experiencing Bourbon Street at night. Your senses will be stimulated with the bright neon lights, revelry on balconies, and mesmerizing music spilling outdoors from the bars and jazz clubs. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, Old Absinthe House and Chris Owens Club are just a few of the renowned hangouts that you will find.
800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Frenchmen Street
601 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Located between the French Quarter and the Marigny, Frenchmen Street is jam packed full of live music clubs and restaurants. You might even find a brass band on the street, so it always feels like one big party.
Shops at Canal Place
333 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
The Shops at Canal Place have a wide variety of name brand clothing and luxury retailers for men and women, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany, Banana Republic and more.
Patrick's Bar Vin
730 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Located just half a block from Bourbon Street, Patrick's Bar Vin is a perfect retreat from the bustle of Bourbon St. Let Patrick himself recommend a wine by the glass to enjoy the private courtyard.
21st Amendment at La Louisiane
725 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
21st Amendment is known as much for its live music nightly and great cocktails as it is for its history as a former restaurant operated by notorious New Orleans mobsters "Diamond" Jim Moran and Carlos Marcello. This cozy bar just steps from Bourbon Street but feels like a world away.
411 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2103, USA
Charming boutiques, antiques stores, gift shops and art galleries are on display on this pedestrian friendly street in the French Quarter.
French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
The French Market has been operating since 1791 and features over 200 vendors as well as eateries, fresh produce, baked goods, garden décor, and café style seating
Jax Brewery
Once home to the Jax Beer brewery from the late nineteenth century to 1970s, Jax Brewery now houses New Orleans shops as well as nationally known retailers as well as a small museum dedicated to the former brewery.
Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
75 retail and outlet shops on the riverfront, such as Nordstrom Rack, Gap Outlet, Coach Outlet.
Dine in the luxury of our hotel. Batture Bistro + Bar offers a New Orleans inspired breakfast and lunch menu with an all-day small bites menu. Our bar is the perfect place to sip on classic New Orleans cocktails after a full day exploring the city.
Arnaud's
A classic Creole restaurant since 1918, Arnaud's is known for its Jazz brunch, soufflé potatoes, Café Brulot and the French 75 cocktail from its eponymous bar.
Antoine's
713 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2121, USA
Established in 1840, Antoine's is the nation's oldest restaurant and is still owned and operated by fifth generation relatives of the original founder, Antoine Alciatore. The world-renowned French-Creole restaurant is the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller, Eggs Sardou and Pommes de Terre Soufflées.
Oak Street Po-boy Fest
8800 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118-1225, USA
Brennan's
Brennan's was established in 1946 and offers Creole traditions with contemporary New Orleans influences. Brennan's is a popular breakfast destination and its Bananas Foster is prepared tableside.
209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2204, USA
A French Creole restaurant since 1905, Galatoire's culinary customs have been preserved with little change throughout the decades. Their popular Friday lunches are where the city's movers and shakers gather to kick off the weekend.
French Quarter Fest
400 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1037, USA
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124-4603, USA
New Orleans has museums and tours for all interests that are great activities for your daytime itinerary. The National WWII Museum is a world-renowned destination for many visitors. You can find tours about the city's haunted history, architecture or even cocktails. Mardi Gras World gives you behind-the-scenes access to Mardi Gras. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the New Orleans Museum of Art, Contemporary Arts Center or Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130-3908, USA
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
City Park, New Orleans, LA, USA
Bayou Oaks Golf Course
1051 Filmore Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124-3928, USA
TPC Louisiana
11001 Lapalco Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094-6201, USA
New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112-1255, USA
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113-3124, USA
Located on the threshold of one of America's most exciting cities, the Smoothie King Center is the largest state-of-the-art venue of its size in the region.
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
This spacious circa-1918 theater showcases films & concerts in an ornate interior.
Joy Theater
1200 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112-2630, USA
Concerts, comedy shows, plays & more in a restored 1940s movie theater with art deco accents.
Preservation Hall
726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
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When I was a kid, my family did not celebrate this deep-fried day. I grew up in Dutch country, but we boasted an Italian heritage.
The kitchen held a delightful discovery; faschnaut day! What was it? A yearly holiday when every scrap of flour was deep fried and coated with sugar; readily available for our gluttonous consumption. I suddenly questioned if Italians really were the food gurus they claimed to be.
The sparkle of the golden brown, still warm, greased soaked sugared rounds, called to me.
I took a bite of my first faschnaut ever. But when that sugary goodness melted on my tongue and the tendered dough hit my teeth, I realized why I had awoken in a wave of nausea.
And ever since then – the aroma of faschnauts cooking makes me sick to my stomach. I can't smell it. I can't taste it. In fact, I can't even think about it. Donuts yes. Faschnauts no. I guess I really am Italian.
The point of this day is to rid the house of any type of fat and sugar, in preparation for Lent. Lent of course, is the denial of something to prepare your heart for the season of the Resurrection.
The thought is you give up something you love. This allows you to replace that thing with Jesus; whom you are actually supposed to love more than the thing you're giving up.
And so my lesson has been learned. May I give anything up that takes me away from Jesus. May even the thought of it, or the wiff of it, make me so sick to my stomach I want to run home.
I just want to love Jesus. May any other sweetly satisfying promised delight make me sick when I compare it to him.


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Q: Rails order posts by attributes from multiple tables So I have a social-bookmarking-esque setup here. 4 tables: posts, users, comments, and votes. The homepage simply points to the posts model's index page and runs a loop over the Post.all array and displays some basic info: title, upvotes - downvotes (I call ti the post's "score").
Now what I need to do it order these posts in (i'm guessing) the model by their score divided by their relative creation time (how many seconds since page load was this post created?). Rails gives me a created_at column in my posts object and I have a table of votes which looks like this:
Posts model
class Post < ActiveRecord::Base
  attr_accessible  :id, :title, :url, :user_id, :comment_count, :agreement
  has_many :votes
  has_many :comments
  belongs_to :user
end

Votes model
class Vote < ActiveRecord::Base
  attr_accessible :direction, :post_id, :vote_type, :user_id
  belongs_to :user
  belongs_to :post
  belongs_to :comment
end

IDs in the post model correspond with post_id's in the vote model.
:direction is a boolean. 0 associated with up voting and 1 associated with downvoting. Post_ID is the ID of the post the vote was cast on.
How should I order the posts so that their position on the homepage is determined by both their creation time AND their up votes - down votes?
def index
    @posts = Post.join(:votes).order(<???>)
end

ETA: @shweta is on the right track with joining the posts and votes tables. The select portion of his answer does not work, however.

A: Disclaimer: I don't know ruby or rails, only SQL.
shweta's answer seems really close so I will attempt to finish it with some SQL hack and slash:
order by upvotes and then created_at
@posts = Post.joins(:votes).select("posts.id,sum(if(direction = 0, 1, -1)) as score,posts.created_at,OTHER_ATTRS_YOU_NEED").group("posts.id").order("score DESC,posts.created_at")

Also, to include posts with zero votes you will need to do a left join:
@posts = Post.joins("LEFT JOIN votes ON posts.id = votes.post_id").select("posts.id,sum(if(direction = 0, 1, -1)) as score,posts.created_at,OTHER_ATTRS_YOU_NEED").group("posts.id").order("score DESC,posts.created_at")

Update: to fix the ordering for un-voted posts:
@posts = Post.joins("LEFT JOIN votes ON posts.id = votes.post_id").select("posts.id,sum(if(direction = 0, 1, if(direction is null, 0, -1))) as score,posts.created_at,OTHER_ATTRS_YOU_NEED").group("posts.id").order("score DESC,posts.created_at")

Update 2: improved ranking
If you exclude older items you might end up with an empty list (eg on quiet days), which is probably not what you want. You might be better off adding another column for ranking, something like this:
@posts = Post.joins("LEFT JOIN votes ON posts.id = votes.post_id").select(
    "posts.id," +
    "sum(if(direction = 0, 1, if(direction is null, 0, -1))) as score," +
    "(sum(if(direction = 0, 1, if(direction is null, 0, -1))) * " +
    " if(unix_timestamp() - unix_timestamp(posts.created_at) < 7200, 3, 1)) as rank," +
    "posts.created_at,OTHER_ATTRS_YOU_NEED"
).group("posts.id").order("rank DESC,posts.created_at")

For ranking purposes, this triples the score of posts less than 2 hours old.

A: order by upvotes and then created_at
@posts = Post.joins(:votes).select("posts.id,count(votes.id) AS vote_count,posts.created_at,OTHER_ATTRS_YOU_NEED").group("posts.id").order("vote_count DESC,posts.created_at")

order by created_at and then upvotes
@posts = Post.joins(:votes).select("posts.id,count(votes.id) AS vote_count,posts.created_at,OTHER_ATTRS_YOU_NEED").group("posts.id").order("posts.created_at, vote_count DESC")

A: So you want to order by rating/(time elapsed since creation). It could be done in pure Ruby with sort_by but isn't as efficient as raw sql.
So... doing it on the DB requires calculating Times elpased since Post#creation. On Mysql you have TIMEDIFF (on Postres/Oracle/etc it might be different) for that sort of calculation. The SQL would more or less include (in light/pseudo code) :
class Post
  def self.order_by_popularity
    score        = "sum(if(direction = 0, 1, -1)) as score"
    votes_count  = "count(votes.id) as votes_count"
    time_elapsed = "ABS(Timediff(#{Time.now}, created_at)) as time_elapsed"

    select("posts.*, votes.id, #{score}, #{votes_count}, #{time_elapsed}").
    join(:votes).group("votes.id").
    order "ABS(votes_count/time_elapsed)"
  end
end

UPDATE : Assembling all the suggestions you get the above (BTW join(:votes) is a left join by default). I wonder if there are any gotchas....
Where vote_count would come from a caching column on Posts or a join+group thingy as previous comments suggest.
Side note : I succesfully used this type of query so I hopefully pointed you in the right direction, but frankly this probably needs more test/trial than what the typical stackoverflow help provides.


The Rhino Essentials Slider Bundle contains the 24" Rhino Slider EVO Carbon and the Rhino Motion system. Able to support up to 6.8kg of weight, The Rhino Slider EVO Carbon is a versatile camera slider that allows users to shoot stable video as well as time lapses. It can be adapted to hold 42" rails or stainless steels rails, depending on the user's requirements. Also included is a carry case.
The Rhino Ultimate Slider Bundle contains: the Rhino Slider EVO PRO 42", the Rhino Motion, the Rhino Arc, 24" Carbon Rails, and a 42" Carrying Case. The Rhino Motion and Rhino Arc combination gives users the ability to motorise their setup in both linear and pan motions. The interchangeable rail design allows users to swap the 42" steel rails with the 24" carbon rails for a lightweight setup.
The 120cm Sevenoak Standard Camera Slider, designed to deliver high-quality production shots with effortless motion, features a heavy-duty anodised aluminium guide rail for smooth and quiet panning. It is suitable with rigs up to 5kg in weight, and can either be attached to a tripod or used as a standalone slider. This slider is 120cm in length, and is ideal for use with DSLRs and camcorders.
The Nitsan Flywheel is a belt and 1.5kg counterweight system is designed for the Konova K-Series slider range. It makes it much easier to maintain a consistent speed when sliding and enables much smoother starts and stops. This version is for the 100cm K3 and K5 sliders.
The Konova Master Pan lets you automatically pan as you slide, making precisely timed parallax and panoramic moves easy. The bar is adjustable and quick to attach. This model is designed for all Konova 120cm sliders.
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Abstract : Modelling framework UrbanSim is applied for analysis and prediction of residential location choice of households in Grand Lyon for understanding the mechanism of spatial distribution of population. The aim of the paper is the evaluation of the predictability of the residential location choice in the analysed urban area with the UrbanSim application. The social component of location choice is mirrored in different variables for different income levels of population as well as in attributes connected with car-ownership. The paper concludes that the predictability can be increased by adding other UrbanSim models to the application.
Keywords : Grand Lyon household location choice land use modelling UrbanSim GIS Grand Lyon.


UK regulator Ofcom has published a consultation on introducing spectrum charges for digital broadcasting. The consultation will look at whether spectrum charges should be levied on national digital terrestrial TV, local TV and digital audio broadcasting, in line with Ofcom's duty to secure optimal use of radio spectrum, and proposes to introduce spectrum charges for all three services from the end of 2014.
These charges will be set at a level to recover the costs Ofcom incurs in regulatory management of the relevant spectrum. Ofcom will consult on the level of these cost-based charges later in 2013. Currently, digital broadcasters do not pay cost-based fees for their spectrum licences.
The consultation also considers whether Ofocm should apply charges at a higher level. Ofcom expects to introduce Administered Incentivised Pricing (AIP) for DTT by around 2020.
For local TV and DAB, there is little or no excess demand for the spectrum and therefore Ofcom currently has no plans to implement AIP for these services.


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Q: VB6 Packaging and Organization Is there any clean way to package VB6 Class Modules, other than writing DLLs or manually adding prefixes to the module names?
EDIT: I'm hoping VB6 has something along the lines of packages or namespaces from other languages.

A: No.
Splitting functionality into separate DLLs is as close as you can get to packages, and it's a good idea. I believe if you use registry-free COM, then you don't even need to register the DLLs when you install them.


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Q: raw.plot() not plotting time series in eeg data I am using mne to read my EEG data. When I am doing raw.plot(), I am getting an image of this type, rather than a time series.   I am unable to interpret this. Please help.

A: You can see here: https://mne.discourse.group/t/plotting-eeg-data-too-big-and-scroll-does-not-work/2533. Had the same problem, and doing scalings='auto' actually helped. Hope it helps you too:)