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State Board of Behavioral Health
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State Board of Behavioral Health / SUPERVISION AGREEMENT
Supervision Agreement:
In order to begin the accrual of supervised experience hours the Board must confirm the candidate for licensure has a completed application on file, a passing result on the jurisprudence exam, and a passing result on the national exam. In addition the candidate must also submit a W-4 confirming their status as an employee of the agency where they intend to accrue supervised experience and a completed Supervision Agreement.
Click here to download the Supervision Agreement Form.
Supervised experience may commence as of the approved date on the Supervision Agreement. Any hours accrued prior to the approval date on the Supervision Agreement will not be credited towards your supervised experience requirements and may result in the initiation of formal complaint procedures and/or loss of approved supervisor status.
Send your completed Supervision Agreement Form and W-4 to: Info.BehavioralHealth@bbhl.ok.gov
Please Note: You must verify your employee status by submitting a W-4 for the location in which you are requesting to receive supervised experience hours, and the W-4 must be submitted with the Supervision Agreement Form.
Name of Candidate: List the name of the candidate applying for approval of the Supervision Agreement Form.
Candidate's Employing Agency: List the location in which the candidate will be accruing supervised experience hours. You must have an approved supervision agreement for each location where the candidate is accruing hours
Address of Employing Agency: List the address of the candidate's employing agency.
Candidate's Phone # and Email Address: Provide the candidate's current phone # and email address.
Candidate's Signature and Date of Signature: Please provide the candidate's signature and the date signed.
Name of Supervisor: List the name of the Board approved Supervisor applying to be approved to supervise the candidate. The Board approved supervisor is also commonly known as the Clinical Supervisor.
I will be acting as Primary or Secondary/Back-Up/Alternate Supervisor: Select the check box that best describes the type of supervision the Board Approved Supervisor will be providing. Please note: Primary, Secondary, Back-Up, and Alternate Supervisors are industry terms and are not reflected in the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) and have no bearing on the approval or disapproval of a Supervision Agreement Form.
Supervisor's Employing Agency: List the address of the Board Approved Supervisor's employing agency.
Supervisor's Phone # and Email Address: Provide the Board Approved Supervisor's current phone # and email address.
Supervisor's Signature and Date of Signature: Please provide the Supervisor's signature and the date signed.
Printed Name of On-Site Supervisor: List the name of the qualifying On-Site Supervisor. If the Board Approved Supervisor intends to act as the Board Approved Supervisor and the On-Site Supervisor, the Board Approved Supervisor will still need to complete the On-Site Supervisor information requested on the Supervision Agreement Form.
An On-Site Supervisor is a person who may not be an approved LPC, LMFT, or LBP supervisor but is licensed by the state of Oklahoma as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Behavioral Practitioner, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatrist, or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor employed by the agency employing the Candidate whose assigned job duties include acting as the immediate supervisor to the Candidate and who is available to the candidate at all times when counseling services are being rendered by the Candidate.
On-Site License Type, License #, and Expiration Date: List the On-Site License Type, License #, and Expiration Date of the qualifying license.
On-Site Supervisor's Signature and Date of Signature: Please provide the On-Site Supervisor's signature and the date signed.
Are You Requesting the Use of Technology-Assisted Supervision? Check "yes" if you are requesting the use of technology-assisted supervision. Check "no" if you are not requesting the use of technology-assisted supervision.
Technology-Assisted Supervision as supervision that occurs through video teleconferencing, over secure internet connections, wherein a Board Approved Supervisor and a Candidate are in separate physical locations.
Technology-assisted supervision must be approved by the Board prior to the accrual of hours.
Technology-assisted supervision shall not account for more than half of the total requirement.
Factor to be considered: If requesting the use of technology-assisted supervision, please choose one the following factors:
Distance between approved supervisor and candidate.
Financial hardship on approved supervisor or candidate.
Physical hardship on approved supervisor or candidate.
Specialty credentials and other pertinent factors.
HIPAA Compliant Service to be Used: List the HIPAA compliant service that will be used to provide the technology-assisted supervision. Please note: Skype is not HIPAA compliant. Facetime may be altered to become HIPAA complaint, but is not HIPAA compliant at the factory settings. The Board's most common requested/approved HIPAA compliant services are V-See and Doxy.


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Q: How to create an index exemption on Firestore subdocuments? We have a database structured as follows:

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*Documents

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*Documents with many fields (approaching the 1 MB limit)

Trying to write a document to the bar collection containing 34571 fields, I get (from the Go API):

rpc error: code = InvalidArgument desc = too many builtin index entries for entity

OK, fine, it seems I need to add an exemption:

Large array or map fields
Large array or map fields can approach the limit of 20,000 index entries per document. If you are not querying based on a large array or map field, you should exempt it from indexing.

But how? The console only lets me set a single collection name and a single field path, and slashes aren't accepted:

I tried other combinations, but / isn't accepted in either the Collection ID or the Field path, and using ., while not clearly forbidden, results in a generic error when trying to save the exemption. I'm also not sure if * is allowed.

A: Index exemptions are based on collection ID and not collection path. In this case, you can enter bar as the collection ID. This also means the exemption applies to all collections with ID bar, regardless of hierarchy.
As for the fields, you can specify only a single field path per exemption. The "*" all-selector is not supported. There is a limit of 200 index exemptions so you wouldn't be able to exempt all 34571 fields. If possible, I suggest moving your fields into a map. Then you could disable indexing on the map field.

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Santorum presents mixed record on gun rights
Raquel Okyay
GOP White House hopeful Richard J. Santorum
Surely, Richard J. Santorum, candidate for the Republican Party nomination for President, 2012 is supportive of preserving "our constitutionally protected" Second Amendment rights as indicated by his sometimes articulate advocacy on the topic in the media, and on the Floor of the United States Congress where he spent a 16-year political career, representing the People of the State of Pennsylvania, until he was voted out of public office in 2007.
Advocacy for Second Amendment rights is good, but results are better, and when we compare Rick Santorum's meaningful rhetoric to his legislative success rate in Congress, Rick's powers of persuasion, fall all too short.
In fact, a 16-year public record shows a politician with conflicting credentials, with not much accomplished.
Supporting the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban proposal is probably Santorum's worst offense. The gun ban, made law in 1997, makes it illegal for individuals convicted of misdemeanor charges of domestic violence to own, sell, ship, or carry firearms, for any kind of use, including individuals under a restraining order.
Domestic violence is a serious crime deserving of the public's immediate attention, but "our constitutionally protected" Second Amendment rights cannot be infringed as a consequence.
Santorum and his colleagues, barking up the wrong tree with a good concept, actually trampled over the Second Amendment like a bull tramples over its pasture.
In this instance, Santorum's influence was detrimental to the cause of gun rights. Here is another example:
In 2005, Santorum voted to force gun manufacturers to make locks on all handguns produced. And while the measure did not become law, it is worth noting, Santorum was in the company of two notable and extreme gun control addicted representatives in Congress, Dianne Fienstein of California and Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, respectively.
Seriously, the Second Amendment says nothing about locks, why on earth would Santorum, or anyone else in their right mind, support it?
Looking on the bright side, OnTheIssues.org reports the following with respect to Santorum on gun rights:
• Lifetime A+ rating with the NRA; despite trigger lock vote. (Jan 2012)
• Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
• Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
• Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Still, after 16 years in Congress, this is all Santorum could produce, my opinion is that it is just not enough. It is also not enough to dress up in an orange suit, own seven rifles, and hunt once in a while, to be a true Second Amendment rights' stalwart.
The proof is in legislative success or legislative failure. You be the judge.
Polls show Michigan dead heat between Romney and Santorum
D'Amboise: Snowe retirement leaves me the last man standing
Written By Raquel Okyay
Raquel Okyay is a conservative writer and activist in New York State. She is a Conservative Party Leader and Founder of Ulster Orange Tea Party. Raquel also serves on the Board of Directors of NYS Right to Life. You can follow her on twitter @RQPoliticalBlog

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TITLE "Kylie [Deluxe Edition] [CD1]"
TITLE "I Should Be So Lucky"
TITLE "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi"
TITLE "Got To Be Certain"
TITLE "Turn It Into Love"
TITLE "I'll Still Be Loving You"
TITLE "Love At First Sight"
TITLE "I Should Be So Lucky [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Got To Be Certain [Extended Version]"
TITLE "The Loco-Motion [The Kohaku Mix]"
TITLE "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi [Moi Non Plus Mix]"
TITLE "It's No Secret [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Made In Heaven [Maid In England Mix]"
TITLE "Kylie [Deluxe Edition] [CD2]"
TITLE "Getting Closer [Extended Oz Mix]"
TITLE "I Should Be So Lucky [The Bicentennial Remix]"
TITLE "Got To Be Certain [Extra Beat Boys Remix]"
TITLE "The Loco-Motion [The Sankie Mix]"
TITLE "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi [The Revolutionary Mix]"
TITLE "Made In Heaven [Original 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "I Should Be So Lucky [12'' Remix]"
TITLE "The Loco-Motion [12'' Master]"
TITLE "Glad To Be Alive"
TITLE "Getting Closer [UK Mix]"
TITLE "Made In Heaven [Heaven Scent Mix]"
TITLE "The Loco-Motion [Oz Tour Mix]"
By popular demand, PWL are delighted to reissue 'KYLIE', the classic 1988 debut album from the undisputed princess of pop, KYLIE MINOGUE. Digitally remastered from the original studio tapes, this reissue marks the very first time the album has been back in print in the UK since its original release.
'KYLIE' was originally released in July 1988 and went a record-breaking six times platinum in the UK - then the biggest-selling debut album ever. Produced by the legendary Stock Aitken Waterman team, the album features the classic hits 'Should Be So Lucky' (#1), 'Got To Be Certain' (#2), 'The Loco-Motion' (#2, US #3) and 'Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi' (#2), plus the Japanese #1 'Turn It Into Love' and the US Top 40 hit 'It's No Secret'.
The DELUXE EDITION is comprehensively expanded on two CDs and DVD. A second CD of rare tracks and remixes, several previously unavailable on CD in the UK, is included alongside a DVD of all the classic promo videos, restored and remastered for the very first time. The Deluxe Edition is presented in a special clamshell box, with discs housed in individual deluxe card sleeves together with a 32-page booklet containing classic images, full lyrics and new sleeve notes.
'KYLIE' is reissued alongside the three subsequent PWL albums 'Enjoy Yourself' (1989), 'Rhythm Of Love' (1990) and 'Let's Get To It' (1991). We're very proud to step back in time and celebrate these classic records and the early years of Kylie's music career.
This title also available as a SPECIAL EDITION CD and COLLECTOR'S EDITION LP/2CD/DVD BOX SET.
TITLE "Enjoy Yourself [Deluxe Edition] [CD1]"
TITLE "Hand On Your Heart"
TITLE "Wouldn't Change A Thing"
TITLE "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)"
TITLE "Tears On My Pillow"
TITLE "All I Wanna Do Is Make You Mine"
TITLE "Just Wanna Love You"
TITLE "We Know The Meaning Of Love"
TITLE "Hand On Your Heart [The Great Aorta Mix]"
TITLE "Wouldn't Change A Thing [Your Thang Mix]"
TITLE "Never Too Late [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Tears On My Pillow [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Especially For You [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Enjoy Yourself [Deluxe Edition] [CD2]"
TITLE "Hand On Your Heart [The Heartache Mix]"
TITLE "Wouldn't Change A Thing [The Espagna Mix]"
TITLE "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You) [Extended Remix]"
TITLE "We Know The Meaning Of Love [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Tears On My Pillow [12'' Remix]"
TITLE "Especially For You [Original 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "All I Wanna Do Is Make You Mine [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Hand On Your Heart [Smokin' Remix]"
TITLE "Wouldn't Change A Thing [Yoyo's 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Especially For You [Original 7'' Mix]"
TITLE "Hand On Your Heart [Video Mix]"
TITLE "Wouldn't Change A Thing [The Espagna Mix Edit]"
TITLE "Never Too Late [Oz Tour Mix]"
TITLE "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You) [7'' Remix]"
TITLE "Hand On Your Heart [Dub]"
By popular demand, PWL are delighted to reissue 'ENJOY YOURSELF', the classic 1989 album from the undisputed princess of pop, KYLIE MINOGUE. Digitally remastered from the original studio tapes, this reissue marks the very first time the album has been back in print in the UK since its original release.
'ENJOY YOURSELF' was originally released in October 1989 and found Kylie consolidating the phenomenal international success of her partnership with PWL and the Stock Aitken Waterman team. Going four times platinum, the album gave Kylie a second chart-topping LP and continued her uninterrupted run of hits with 'Hand On Your Heart' (#1), 'Wouldn't Change A Thing' (#2), 'Never Too Late' (#4) and 'Tears On My Pillow' (#1).
The DELUXE EDITION is comprehensively expanded on two CDs and DVD. A second CD of rare tracks and remixes, many previously unavailable on CD in the UK, is included alongside a DVD of all the classic promo videos, restored and remastered for the very first time. The Deluxe Edition is presented in a special clamshell box, with discs housed in individual deluxe card sleeves together with a 32-page booklet containing classic images, full lyrics and new sleeve notes.
'ENJOY YOURSELF' is reissued alongside the other three albums Kylie recorded for PWL: 'Kylie' (1988), 'Rhythm Of Love' (1990) and 'Let's Get To It'(1991). We're very proud to step back in time and celebrate these classic records and the early years of Kylie's music career.
TITLE "Rhythm Of Love [Deluxe Edition] [CD1]"
TITLE "Better The Devil You Know"
TITLE "Step Back In Time"
TITLE "What Do I Have To Do"
TITLE "Always Find The Time"
TITLE "The World Still Turns"
TITLE "Things Can Only Get Better"
TITLE "Better The Devil You Know [The Mad March Hare Mix]"
TITLE "Step Back In Time [Walkin' Rhythm Mix]"
TITLE "What Do I Have To Do [Pumpin' Mix]"
TITLE "Shocked [DNA 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Things Can Only Get Better [Original Mix]"
TITLE "Rhythm Of Love [Deluxe Edition] [CD2]"
TITLE "Better The Devil You Know [Dave Ford Mix]"
TITLE "Step Back In Time [Tony King Mix]"
TITLE "What Do I Have To Do [Between The Sheets Mix]"
TITLE "Shocked [Harding Curnow 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Better The Devil You Know [Alternative Mix]"
TITLE "I Am The One For You"
TITLE "What Do I Have To Do [Billy The Fish Mix]"
TITLE "Better The Devil You Know [US Remix]"
TITLE "One Boy Girl [12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Shocked [Harding Curnow 7'' Mix]"
TITLE "Things Can Only Get Better [Original 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "What Do I Have To Do [Sax On The Beach Mix]"
TITLE "Step Back In Time [The Big Shock]"
By popular demand, PWL are delighted to reissue 'RHYTHM OF LOVE', the classic 1990 album from the undisputed princess of pop, KYLIE MINOGUE. Digitally remastered from the original studio tapes, this reissue marks the very first time the album has been back in print in the UK since its original release.
'RHYTHM OF LOVE' was originally released in November 1990 and has long been seen as marking Kylie's coming of age as an artist - both visually and musically. As well as songwriting herself for the first time with US collaborators such as Stephen Bray and Michael Jay, Kylie recorded seven classic tracks at PWL with Stock Aitken Waterman, including a legendary run of signature singles: 'Better The Devil You Know' (UK #2), 'Step Back In Time' (#4), 'What Do I Have To Do?' (#6) and 'Shocked' (#6).
The DELUXE EDITION is comprehensively expanded on two CDs and DVD. A second CD of rare tracks and remixes, one previously unheard and others previously unavailable on CD in the UK, is included alongside a DVD of all the classic promo videos, restored and remastered for the very first time. The Deluxe Edition is presented in a special clamshell box, with discs housed in individual deluxe card sleeves together with a 32-page booklet containing classic images, full lyrics and new sleeve notes.
'RHYTHM OF LOVE' is reissued alongside the other three albums Kylie recorded for PWL: 'Kylie' (1988), 'Enjoy Yourself' (1989) and 'Let's Get To It' (1991). We're very proud to step back in time and celebrate these classic records and the early years of Kylie's music career.
TITLE "Let's Get To It [Deluxe Edition] [CD1]"
TITLE "Give Me Just A Little More Time"
TITLE "Too Much Of A Good Thing"
TITLE "If You Were With Me Now"
TITLE "Let's Get To It"
TITLE "Right Here, Right Now"
TITLE "No World Without You"
TITLE "I Guess I Like It Like That"
TITLE "Say The Word - I'll Be There"
TITLE "Do You Dare [NRG Edit]"
TITLE "Keep On Pumpin' It [Angelic Remix Edit]"
TITLE "Word Is Out [Extended Version]"
TITLE "If You Were With Me Now [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Give Me Just A Little More Time [Extended Version]"
TITLE "Finer Feelings [Brothers In Rhythm 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Let's Get To It [Deluxe Edition] [CD2]"
TITLE "Keep On Pumpin' It [Angelic Remix]"
TITLE "Do You Dare [NRG Mix]"
TITLE "Closer [The Pleasure Mix]"
TITLE "Word Is Out [Summer Breeze Mix]"
TITLE "Too Much Of A Good Thing [Original 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Let's Get To It [Tony King 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Right Here, Right Now [Tony King 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Live and Learn [Original 12'' Mix]"
TITLE "Keep On Pumpin' It [Astral Flight Mix]"
TITLE "Do You Dare [New Rave Mix]"
TITLE "No World Without You [Original Mix]"
TITLE "If You Were With Me Now [Orchestral Version]"
TITLE "Finer Feelings [Brothers In Rhythm Dub]"
By popular demand, PWL are delighted to reissue 'LET'S GET TO IT', the classic 1991 album from the undisputed princess of pop, KYLIE MINOGUE. Digitally remastered from the original studio tapes, this reissue marks the very first time the album has been back in print in the UK since its original release.
'LET'S GET TO IT' was Kylie's final album for PWL, originally released in October 1991 to rave reviews. Produced by Stock & Waterman, it found Kylie exploring the diverse grooves of the early 90s, from New Jack Swing and R&B to house and techno. It features the hits 'Word Is Out' (#16), 'Give Me Just A Little More Time' (#2), the classic 'Finer Feelings' (#11), and the self-penned duet with Keith Washington, 'If You Were With Me Now' (#4).
The DELUXE EDITION is comprehensively expanded on two CDs and DVD. A second CD of rare tracks and remixes, several previously unavailable on CD in the UK, is included alongside a DVD of all the classic promo videos from the album and the subsequent 1992 singles 'What Kind Of Fool?' and 'Celebration', restored and remastered for the very first time. The Deluxe Edition is presented in a special clamshell box, with discs housed in individual deluxe card sleeves together with a 32-page booklet containing classic images, full lyrics and new sleeve notes.
'LET'S GET TO IT' is reissued together with Kylie's previous three PWL albums, 'Kylie' (1988), 'Enjoy Yourself' (1989) and 'Rhythm Of Love' (1990). We're very proud to step back in time and celebrate these classic records and the early years of Kylie's music career.


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Embracing Active Tourism—and Motivating People to Be More Active—in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX | Photo by Frontera Media
TrailNation
Caracara Trails
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, the Caracara Trails is a vision for a 428-mile trail network that will link the rich natural, cultural and historical resources the area is known for—creating a unified regional identity for outdoor tourism, promoting healthier lifestyles and generating a new sense of community pride for everyone who lives there.
The vision for the trail network is built upon a comprehensive plan—the Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Transportation and Tourism Plan—that leverages the community's commitment to local economic development in a county with one of the highest poverty rates in the country—and is designed to tap into the rapidly expanding market for "active tourism" to support job creation and small business activity and encourage tourist spending that injects money into local economies.
Download the Active Plan
RELATED: A New Star for Texas: the Lower Rio Grande Valley Active Plan
Photo by Frontera Media
Explore the Project Footprint
Sponsored by The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation and the University of Texas School of Public Health—as well as the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Combes, Los Fresnos, Los Indios, Port Isabel, San Benito, South Padre Island, and the towns of Laguna Vista and Rancho Viejo—the Caracara Trails comprises 428 miles of trails—including 230 miles of multiuse trails, 120 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes and 78 miles of paddling trails that will showcase the vast, expansive beauty of the region's beaches, wildlife preserves, waterways, cultural sites and geographic landmarks.
Project development will begin with six high-priority "catalyst projects" chosen for their ability to connect existing trails and recreational resources throughout the area.
Explore Footprint
Regional Tourism on a World Scale
The Caracara Trails aims to become one of the finest and most extensive regionwide nonmotorized transportation networks in the U.S.—and to promote the Lower Rio Grande Valley as a worldwide magnet for active tourists, facilities and infrastructure. With a thriving local tourism economy concentrated around South Padre Island, the Caracara Trails could expand the geographic reach of local tourist expenditures, extend area visits and otherwise reduce seasonal lulls in tourist travel.
Transforming Health
Health studies have found that physical activity can increase by up to 40 or 50 percent with trail access close to one's home. The Caracara Trails' countywide trail network will complement the many local trail networks (existing and in development) and encourage locals to hike, bike or even ditch a car that many cannot afford. The increased options for physical activity will also help combat the prevalence of health issues related to inactivity, most notably type 2 diabetes. The projected yearly medical cost savings to residents are estimated to be between $3,108,653.2 and $6,492,040.44.
Historic Battlefield Trail in Palo Alto, Texas | Photo by Mark Lehmann
Promoting Social Equity
By providing equitable access to safe transportation corridors in some of Texas' poorest and most underserved neighborhoods, the Caracara Trails will greatly increase access to safe places for recreation and physical activity for families who currently have none—empowering many to create new connections throughout the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The Caracara Trails will create new biking and walking connections to critical destinations such as jobs, educational institutions, grocery stores, health-care facilities, and outdoor and civic sites. Social cohesion, self-esteem, active lifestyles and access to desirable community destinations will be enhanced for all through the Caracara Trails.
Fueling a Strong Regional Economy
The project will have an enormous economic impact on this highly impoverished but natural-resource-rich area for tourism, job creation and business development—injecting critical small-business investment and generating new tourism revenues along the project route. The Caracara Trails is expected to generate upwards of $40 million in tourist spending for the region in the 10-year period following completion—and the construction phase for the six catalyst projects are expected to generate an economic impact of $56 million.
Matamoros, Mexico | Photo by Frontera Media
How We're Achieving The Vision
When complete, the fully implemented Caracara Trails will comprise 230 miles of multiuse trails, 120 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes and 78 miles of paddling trails. The first phase of the Caracara Trails involves creation of six catalyst projects that will include 57.5 miles of multiuse trails and on-road biking routes, and 18 miles of paddling trails. Learn more.
RELATED: Fronteras Extra: Connecting 11 Cameron County Communities (Texas Public Radio)
The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
University of Texas School of Public Health
City of Brownsville
City of Combes
City of Harlingen
Town of Laguna Vista
City of Los Fresnos
City of Rio Hondo
City of Los Indios
City of Port Isabel
Town of Rancho Viejo
City of San Benito
City of South Padre Island
Sign on here to learn more about the Caracara Trails and how you can help!


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Picture March 2011 under the same angle. It is to be noticed that the sandy beach takes up more than two times the place compared to 1955.


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Katchal, Jan. 3: Miss. Reena Kumari, Silver Medal Winner of IX Junior Asian Rowing Championship- 2013 held at Uzbekistan was felicitated at a grand function organized at GSSS Kapanga, Katchal on 3rd January 2014, where in Donald Samuel, Vice Chief-Captain was the chief guest.
The International Sports Icon and the Sports Ambassador of Katchal Island was welcomed by the students and teachers by the Beating Drums and with grand Applause.
Samuel addressing the gathering, praised the Sports Personality and Presented a Memento, Cash Prize and an Achievement Certificate. He said, Reena Kumari has proved that even in the Remote Tribal Area there is a potential for Talent. If necessary Sports Facilities, right motivation and recognition were created more such students can show their achievements in the International Level. He further stated that, she is a Torch Bearer and a Sport Icon of Katchal Island.
Dr. Johnson, Medical Officer, Dr. Santosh Kumar Rath, Shri. Rangarajan, SHO, Shri. Soundararajan, DM (Rubber Division Katchal), Shri. Muruganantham and Shri. Chandra Shekar were the special invitees and blessed the budding sports personality.
Soundararajan, DM presented a Memento on behalf of Rubber Division, Katchal while Muruganatham, AG Construction, felicitated her with cash award and Chandra Shekar, President, Katchal Settler Association presented her a shawl.
On the occasion Reena Kumari shared her feelings and experience with the students and thanked Shri. Lamuel, PET for promoting her to this level.


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Bundles are the core state management. Export:
- A [redux reducer](#reducers) ([redux.js.org](https://redux.js.org/)) build by [redux-toolkit](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/)'s [`createSlic`e](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/api/createslice/)
- [Actions](#actions) to change the state (build by createSlice)
- [Selectors](#selectors) to access and derive state

## Reducers

Reducers are at the core of state updates and define how the state changes.

Every reducer is a *pure function*, that takes 2 arguments: the *old state* and an *action* and returns the update state. The updated state __must__ be the same object as the old state, if nothing changed, and a new object, if something did change.

They get created using redux-toolkit's [`createReducer()`](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/api/createReducer) or with [`createSlice()`](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/api/createslice/).

Creating a new object/array allows later code to check for changes with a `old === new`.

__For a tutorial of reducers (and redux) visit [redux.js.org](https://redux.js.org/) and [redux-toolkit's quick start](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/introduction/quick-start).__ Here is a quick overview.

Reducers created with `createReducer()` and `createSlice()` (which uses `createReducer()`) are lookup tables. They receive the old state and the action. They can also ["mutate"](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/api/createReducer#direct-state-mutation "documentation about the direct-state mutation") the state, because `createReducer` uses [immer.js](https://immerjs.github.io/immer/docs/introduction "Introduction to Immer").

## Actions

The actions exported by the bundles are [action creators](https://redux.js.org/basics/actions#action-creators "Redux tutorial on actions and action creators"). [Thunk actions](https://github.com/reduxjs/redux-thunk "redux-thunk repository") are for now located in [actions](../actions).

## Selectors

Selectors are the preferred way of accessing data in the apps redux-state.

They are functions that take the current state as first argument, and return their selected value.
They have the advantages of:
- Users don't have to know the full state tree.
- It is straightforward to change the state tree/structure.
- State can get calculated, when it gets requested, and is never out of sync.

```javascript
// isLoggedIn selects the loggedIn value from the state.
const loggedIn = isLoggedIn(store.getState())
```

There are 2 types of selectors:
- Normal pure functions. They return a value in the state, without changing it much.
- Selectors from [reselect](https://www.npmjs.com/package/reselect) and similar. Redux-toolkit exports [createSelector](https://redux-toolkit.js.org/api/createSelector). It should get used.

### Pure function selectors

They take the current state as first argument (but more are possible) and return a value from it.

They are the base of all selectors. And should be fast, because they will get called every time this selector gets called.

```javascript
function isLoggedIn (state) {
  return state.session.get('loggedIn')
}
```

### Reselectors

Selectors that got created with reselect and similar. They get used for state that can get calculated, or combined from other state. That input state doesn't have to be from the same reducer.

The calculated value will get cached, until one input value changes.
The input is always the result of other selectors.

```javascript
const getShouldSaveChat = createSelector(
  [
    state => state.account // input selectors
  ],
  // This should also be a pure function!
  account => account.get('sync') && account.getIn(['viewerAccount', 'loggedIn'])
)
```

A selector should calculate/select one small aspect. But they can get combined into new ones.

For example could the map work with following selectors:
- Get the zoom level.
- Get the position on the map.
- Get the img-src array of the displayed area in that zoom level.

## Types

Types defined in bundles should be for action-types and internal usage. Selectors should return a type defined in the `types` directory.


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New ambassadors from Chad, Dominican Republic and Jamaica welcomed to the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors
Brussels, 28 April 2021/OACPS: Three new ambassadors were presented to the 937th meeting of the Committee of Ambassadors (CoA) of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The new ambassadors, H.E. Mr Mahamat Mamadou Addy from the Republic of Chad, H.E. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora of the Dominican Republic and H.E. Mrs Symone Betton-Nayo of Jamaica, were presented to the Committee by OACPS Secretary-General, H.E. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti.
H.E. Mr Mahamat Mamadou Addy
During the course of this career, H.E. Mr Mahamat Mamadou Addy has served as Minister of Microfinance, Minister of Mines and Energy, Secretary of State for the Environment, Secretary of State for Agriculture in charge of Food Security and of Vocational Training, Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Transport and Secretary of State for Public Health. He has also functioned as Secretary of State of Agriculture, Infrastructure, Transport and Public Health. During his long and illustrious professional career, Ambassador Addy has held many posts in the public service, including that of Administrator of projects and programmes of the 6th, 7th and 8th European Development Funds (EDF).
In his inaugural address to the Committee, Ambassador Addy congratulated his colleagues on their achievements with respect to the conclusion of the Negotiations for the Post-Cotonou Agreement and the revision of the Georgetown Agreement, "which have respectively made it possible to redefine our cooperation with our main partner, the EU and to broaden our scope of partnership while giving pride of place to South-South and triangular cooperation and multilateralism". The new ambassador called for greater sharing of experiences and know-how among the Members,"to meet the challenges of digital development, scientific innovation, particularly in the field of medicine, as well as cooperation in agriculture, tourism and many other areas to better exploit our potential to create economic opportunities for our populations".
Ambassador Addy reminded his colleagues that joint action was necessary to confront the menaces posed by climate change and the treats to peace and security.
Concerning climate change, he cited the consequences of the drying up of Lake Chad, which plays a key role for the survival of its populations and to protect wetlands, and shared some of the actions taken by the Government of Chad to preserve sustainable development. With respect to the threats to peace and security, Ambassador Addy spoke of his Government's efforts to combat extremism in recent years.
H.E. Addy concluded his Remarks with an update on the situation in his country - the successful presidential elections followed by the sudden demise of incumbent president Idriss Deby Itno and informed the CoA of the establishment, for the next 18 months, of the transitional government and called for their support for the new arrangements.
H.E. Mr Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora
The second ambassador to be introduced, H.E. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora of the Dominican Republic, joins the CoA with more than 30 years of experience in the areas of Trade Negotiations and Integration, and Regional Cooperation in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Author of multiple publications on issues of regional cooperation in Europe, prior to joining his assignment in Brussels, Ambassador Ogando Lora was Director of the Caribbean Directorate in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Advisor to the Vice-Ministry of Negotiations and International Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Dominican Republic.
Ambassador Ogando Lora has also held various technical positions in Regional and International Institutions at the diplomatic representation level, including heading the CARIFORUM Programming Unit in Georgetown, Guyana, coordinating regional projects financed by the EDF.
Beginning his remarks by speaking of the consequences for his country, three decades ago, of subscribing to the Georgetown Agreement and becoming part of the Lomé IV Convention, which allowed the "opening of a new and rich chapter of dialogue, cooperation and solidarity with a group of countries", H.E. Lora thanked the members of the CoA and the Secretariat for their work on negotiating the new Agreement. He noted, however, that while the new Agreement offers a variety of opportunities, it also brings new challenges to effectively implement the commitments undertaken.
Speaking of the revised Georgetown Agreement, which aims to lay the foundation for a renewed OACPS, Ambassador Lora observed, "…we are aware that in order for our OACPS to play a truly relevant role and become an important benchmark in international spaces, it must have a Secretariat that has the necessary capacities to provide first-line technical and political advice. For this reason, on behalf of my country, I wish to express our willingness to work with Secretary-General Chikoti and his team, in the necessary institutional restructuring that allows for a more efficient, more transparent, more inclusive and flexible Secretariat to coordinate proposals for our group to the many challenges that the world political and economic reality impose on us."
H.E. Ogando Lora also spoke of the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which have highlighted the vulnerability of developing economies and the need to relaunch our economies to pre-pandemic levels.
As he completed his Remarks, Ambassador Ogando Lora offered solidarity to his Caribbean neighbours in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano and asked that they be given the full support for recovery by the Members of the OACPS.
H.E. Mrs Symone Betton-Nayo of Jamaica
The third ambassador to be presented to the CoA, also from the Caribbean Region, H.E. Symone Betton-Nayo of Jamaica, is no stranger to the Committee, having previously served as Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Jamaica in Brussels from 2010-2015. A career diplomat and member of the foreign service in Jamaica for over 25 years, H.E. Betton-Nayo has also served as Director in the Foreign Trade Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Jamaica and was also Lead Technical Negotiator for her country in the CARIFORUM-UK negotiations for a CARIFORUM-UK EPA, post-Brexit.
Prior to her stint in Brussels from 2010 to 2015, Ambassador Betton-Nayo also served as First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations and its Specialised Agencies in Geneva.
Conveying warm greetings from her minister, H.E. Kamina Johnson-Smith, Ambassador Betton-Nayo commended the Committee on the significant strides made "in realising the objectives of a more strengthened body that is fit for purpose, and more relevant in a changing global environment." She however cautioned that the Organisation could not rest on its laurels and that much still needed to be done.
H.E. Betton-Nayo observed that the OACPS faces many challenges, which have been only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Claiming that only immediate action could prevent a lost decade, Ambassador Betton-Nayo described the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic on her country, and urged action as Member States developed their COVID recovery plans to meet their Sustainable Development Goal targets and regain lost ground from the pandemic.
The new ambassador spoke of key areas of development for future action such as investment promotion, capacity building and research and development as a tool to achieve the broader objectives of economic development.
Ambassador Betton-Nayo ended her presentation by assuring the CoA of Jamaica's full support as they prepare for the implementation of the new Agreement to make the OACPS more competitive and resilient. Offered her solidarity to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, she advocated for the mobilization of the necessary resources to treat with the humanitarian situation resulting from the eruption of the volcano.
Dean of the Committee of Ambassadors, H.E. Daniel Evina Abe'e, speaking on behalf of the CoA, commented that they were all outstanding representatives of their governments, bringing with them great professional experience. Observing that even though they were joining just as the Agreement had been signed, the very difficult stage of the Post-Cotonou Agreement, the implementation, still lies ahead and he was certain that their experience, as shown in their introductory remarks, would most definitely enrich the debate around the implementation.


The following are examples of just some of the hardware products that were developed either personally by me or under my supervision.
Our very first product, hand-built in my spare bedroom.
I worked at Barringer Research part time as a technician while I was attending University, and then joined them as an Engineer upon my graduation in May of 1969.
Testing a remote correlation spectrometer for analyzing emissions from smoke stacks (1967). The equipment (and me) was strapped into a helicopter as we flew by the smoke stacks in Cleveland.
Installing a prototype gas analysis correlation spectrometer in a smoke stack at Ontario Hydro.
This photo was taken in Dundas in 1960. I am debugging a new amplifier design (using 6L6 tubes). The oscilloscope was built by modifying a surplus radar monitor, and the grandfather clock is made from Mecanno. Also shown is a highly-modified Heathkit AR-3 receiver (with Q multiplier), and a KnightKit VTVM.


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Q: Publish individual project from maven multi-project setup I have a maven multi-project setup, where one of the projects represents the "client API". Other applications/projects interacting with the service shall include the client API as dependencies.
The pom.xml of the client API references the parent pom, from where it inherits some dependencies. As a result, consumers of this client API currently also require access to this parent pom (which therefore also needs to be published).
Is this normal ("the way it should be")? Or is this avoidable? Is it possible to publish the client API as an independent package?

A: If you consume an artifact which is part of a multi module build then the consumer has to consume the parent of that artifact as well.
The question if it's correct to inherit dependencies (another discussion).
If you like to prevent the usage of a parent you have to split up the project and make a separate project for your API. But usually a separate project often has a parent as well (corporate; general parent etc.).
On the other hand I wouldn't recommend that cause if the api is in your project it's used and maintained their as well....which makes refactoring easier.


It took place slowly, over years. It was well-organized and had a very lofty goal in mind. It took schemes that made it look like they were your most trusted friend. In the end it worked. January 17, 1893 Queen Liliuokalani the last reigning monarch of Hawaii had been removed from her throne, the islands of Hawaii had been annexed to the United States and with much sorrow and grieving the Hawaiian flag had been lowered and the Stars and Stripes raised to take its place.
To make sure that the future of Hawaii did not remain Hawaiian the language was banned in 1896. Now this was not to say it was banned at home or the streets but it was banned in the schools. Children were punished if they spoke their native language in class or were caught speaking it on the playground.
Some say the parents refused to speak the Hawaiian language to the children because they wanted them to learn how to become a part of the new society that was taking over the islands. I can only speak from my experience with my parents. My parents spoke Spanish. In the 1950's there was much prejudice against the Spanish and others in San Francisco where I lived. My parents fear of me experiencing any type of physical backlash for my ethnicity caused them to only speak Spanish to each other. I was not allowed to talk about anything that was not American, such as what we ate or celebrated. My mother wanted me to be American so that I would be safe.
I believe this would have been true also of the Hawaiian families in the past. One of the drawbacks of doing this is a sense of shame. I felt this all through my younger years because of this ban my mother had put on me and many Hawaiians had felt this too. The Americans were successful in making their way of life to seem the superior.
Through much work a group of Hawaiian people were successful in the 1970's to get that ban taken off the books. Of course by then there were very few people who spoke the Hawaiian language. But by 1978 it was now made the official language of the state. In 1995 Hawaiian Immersion schools started to spring up. Children started from preschool and now can go all the way into college speaking and learning the language and culture.
I'm very happy to say that two of my grandchildren are in a Hawaiian Immersion school and once a year I look forward to the opportunity to attend what is called "La Kupuna Day" where all of the elders in the students families are honored. This is in keeping with the Hawaiian tradition that looks on the elders as very valuable educators. The Hawaiians did not look on their older people as doddering old fools or always giving unwanted advise. They looked to them as those who could draw from their years of experience and impart wise advise. Hence La Kupuna Day.
And so the day begins.
The students are all seated in their chairs outside waiting for their Kupuna to arrive. The program begins with the honoring of the family by giving them leis. Each studentʻs Kupuna is named and the student then goes and gives us leis.
The Hawaiian language is everywhere throughout the school. This sign tells the children what is proper when using the bathroom. At the top of the list is to remember to speak Hawaiian.
As well as the language the culture is being revived. This is called a Loʻi. Taro, the main staple of the Hawaiian people is grown here by the children who then make poi from it. And let me tell you, tasting fresh made poi makes all the difference in the world.
The taro plant was not just a root that the Hawaiians ate. It was their family. It gave them life. Indeed poi has just about every thing you need to maintain perfect health. The plant was also planted in groupings like a family. When planted in this way the leaves grow big and strong. When planted by itself they are smaller.
It is such an honor to be a part of this "family" in this school. To be thought of so highly and honored this way. My only hope is that these children will be able to bring their culture back. Then and only then will the world know what the "Aloha Spirit" really is.
May these schools thrive and prosper.


Spring Memories San Diego Tet Festival 2019 celebrates Vietnamese New Year with a 3-day festival jam-packed with fun and excitement.
Spring Memories San Diego Tet Festival 2019 celebrates the Vietnamese New Year at Mira Mesa Community Park February 8th through the 10th. Featuring a lineup of incredible performances and activities, including traditional dances, spoken-word artists, concerts, drum ceremonies, and more this cultural event rings in the Vietnamese New Year in style! In addition, there are activities for kids, a dance competition, karaoke competition, pet costume contest, and Pho eating contest. The Spring Memories San Diego Tet Festival 2019 also crowns Miss Vietnam of San Diego.
For the full schedule of events at The Spring Memories San Diego Tet Festival 2019, visit the festival's website.


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by libbyshaw | January 6, 2010 · 12:57 am
Republicans Delivered the Worst Decade in Modern U.S. History
Republicans ruled for 80% of the last decade, 60% of which Republicans were in total control
At least when W. ran his companies into the ground Daddy's friends would step up and bail junior out. But Daddy's buddies are nowhere to be found now that W. and his GOP drove the country straight to hell. Tragically for the American taxpayers, we, our children, our grandchildren and great grandchildren will have to clean up the squalor. It will take generations to undo the GOP's financial carnage.
A recent article published in the Washington Post reveals that the American worker lost big time during the past decade.
This news should come as no surprise to any hard working middle class American. We have been living the pain for 10 long years.
The past decade was the worst for the U.S. economy in modern times, a sharp reversal from a long period of prosperity that is leading economists and policymakers to fundamentally rethink the underpinnings of the nation's growth.
It was, according to a wide range of data, a lost decade for American workers. The decade began in a moment of triumphalism — there was a current of thought among economists in 1999 that recessions were a thing of the past. By the end, there were two, bookends to a debt-driven expansion that was neither robust nor sustainable.
The Washington Post also reveals that there has been zero net job creation since December 1999. Conditions have not been this grim for decades. Essentially, the American worker has not had a raise in a very long time.
Middle-income households made less in 2008, when adjusted for inflation, than they did in 1999 — and the number is sure to have declined further during a difficult 2009. The Aughts were the first decade of falling median incomes since figures were first compiled in the 1960s.
As we well know, our home values have declined as have our retirement and savings accounts.
Economists attribute the decline to economic stagnation, an out of control housing bubble, too much risk and too much debt. Money was invested in mini mansions instead of business investments that would have created jobs and economic growth.
The housing bubble both caused, and was enabled by, a boom in indebtedness. Total household debt rose 117 percent from 1999 to its peak in early 2008, according to Federal Reserve data, as Americans borrowed to buy ever more expensive homes and to support consumption more generally.
An experiment called an unbridled free market economy ended very badly for we the people.
The first decade of the new century was an experiment in what happens when an economy comes to rely heavily on borrowed money.
"A big part of what happened this decade was that people engaged in excessively risky behavior without realizing the risks associated," said Karen Dynan, co-director of economic studies at the Brookings Institution. "It's true not just among consumers but among regulators, financial institutions, lenders, everyone."
The experiment has ended badly. While the stock market bubble that popped in 2000 caused only a mild recession, the housing and credit bubble has had a much greater punch — driving the unemployment rate to a high, so far, of 10.2 percent, compared with a peak of 6.3 percent following the last such downturn.
In short, the big banks, enabled by Republican free market ideology, gambled with our money and they lost it. And they lost it big time. As we know we the taxpayer had to step up and bail out the banks so there would not be a complete and thoroughly devastating global economic melt down.
The G.W. Bush era was one in which the GOP rewarded every one of its fat cat sugar daddies, including Halliburton with its no bid contracts for a ginned up war called Iraq.
We the people are dearly paying the price for the Bush era's unforgivable mistakes.
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I am with Dylan Ratigan on this one. The banks should pay the taxpayers back with interest. Why on earth did Hank Paulson give away our money with no strings attached? What was he thinking?
So next time we hear about the virtues of an unbridled free market economy we need to say no way in hell. Any politician who embraces this voodoo notion of economic devastation should be run out of office on a rail for they are unfit to serve the people.
Speaking of unfitness to serve, why is that Republicans have to blame their short comings on others? Why can't Republicans ever step up and take responsibility for their mistakes?
Republicans are obviously inept at running the economy and they are also incompetent at keeping our nation safe whether from terrorist attacks or national disasters like Hurricane Katrina. It seems that the only thing Republicans are good at is playing the blame game.
A coordinated, successful attack, with sufficient warning, carried out by 19 terrorists, killing 2,973 people, on the 234th day of an administration… that's completely and totally and absolutely and so gosh-durn't the fault of the previous President… who happened to be a Democrat.
HOWEVER, an unsuccessful attack, attempted by 1 terrorist, killing absolutely no one on the 339th day of an administration… that's completely and totally and absolutely and so gosh-durn't the fault of the current President… who happens to be a Democrat.
SIMILARLY, a complete and total meltdown of the financial system, including a stock market collapse and levels of bankruptcy/foreclosure not seen since the Great Depression on, or around, the 2415th day of an administration… that's completely and totally and absolutely and so gosh-durn't the fault of the previous President (and Congress)… who created Acorn, and just happened to be Democrats.
BUT, 10% unemployment and lackluster job growth on the 215th day of an administration… that's completely and totally and absolutely and so gosh-durn't the fault of the current President (and Congress)… who want to institute socialism (in the form of Acorn) and happen to be Democrats.
NOW, making a statement from your "brush farm" 144 hours after a dude with bad facial hair is prevented from blowing up an airplane… that's fighting some serious war on the baddies.
AND YET, making a statement from the beach 72 hours after a dude with bad genital burns is prevented from blowing up an airplane… that's "pretending the war on terror doesn't exist".
If folks really have a desire to destroy what is left of their financial security, go ahead and continue to vote for Republicans. Hopefully most of us won't have this death wish in November.
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by audiegrl | October 5, 2009 · 2:12 am
Sinautec to Showcase America's First Zero-Carbon Mass Transit Vehicle in Washington
Electric Shuttle Featuring Solar Charging and New Ultracapacitor Technology
WORLD-WIRE/– Sinautec Automobile Technologies, LLC and the American University (AU) will showcase America's first ultracapacitor electric vehicle during a press conference and demonstration on October 21, 2009 from 10 AM to 5PM on AU's campus in Washington, DC.
Sinautec will display and demonstrate an eleven-seat minibus, powered by state-of-the-art ultracapacitors, and charged by a 5,000 watt mobile solar unit. Ultracapacitor vehicles consume no fossil fuels, produce no tailpipe emissions, and are cost competitive compared to similar buses running on conventional fuels.
"With a combination of advanced solar and ultracapacitor technologies, Sinautec seeks to demonstrate the certainty of a zero-carbon future for the US public transportation sector," said Dan Ye, Sinautec's CEO. Unlike battery-powered vehicles, ultracapacitor vehicles can be charged within minutes, and have important applications in municipal and campus transportation, shuttle services, tourism and recreation, he added.
Sinautec is an Arlington, Virginia-based company that develops high energy density ultracapacitors in the transportation and utility energy storage markets. With its research partner, Shanghai Aowei Technology Development Company, Sinautec successfully developed a series of ultracapacitor municipal buses that have been in commercial use in the greater Shanghai area since 2006. "It is our goal to contribute to the Obama Administration's efforts to improve the environment and to reduce America's reliance on foreign oil," said Mr. Ye.
More @ Sinautec
Related story: Lisa Ling builds green in Santa Monica
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From ABC-7 Los Angeles: She's going green, building a carbon-neutral home in Santa Monica.
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The Waag ('weigh house') was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. It is the oldest remaining non-religious building in Amsterdam. The gate, called as Sint Antoniespoort (Saint Anthony's Gate), was part of the medieval city walls along the moat formed by the current Singel canal and the canals of the Kloveniersburgwal and the Geldersekade. These walls were constructed during the period 1481–1494 and consisted of defensive towers and city gates connected by walls of brick with a natural stone pediment. All that remains of the walls is some sandstone in the Geldersekade canal wall.
When the city expanded beyond its walls the late 16th century, Saint Anthony's Gate lost its function as a city gate. Shortly thereafter, during the years 1603–1613, the walls were demolished. In 1614, the present Nieuwmarkt square was created by covering the canal on either side of the gate. In addition, the square was raised, causing part of the brickwork of the gate to disappear below ground. This makes the building appear shorter than it actually is.
In the early 17th century, the former city gate was repurposed as a weigh house, a public building where various goods were weighed. This new weigh house was needed to relieve the Waag op de Dam, the original weigh house on Dam square, which had become too small for the needs of the rapidly growing city.
An inner courtyard was added in 1617–1618 by covering the area between the front and main gates. A number of guilds were housed on the top floors of the building: the blacksmiths' guild, the painter's guild, the masons' guild and the surgeons' guild. Each guild had its own entrance gate. The guild emblems are still visible over these entrances. The gate of the masons' guild includes sculpture work by Hendrick de Keyser. Over the entrance for the surgeons' guild is the inscription Theatrum Anatomicum.
In 1690–1691, a large dome-shaped hall was added, topped by a central octagonal tower. The interior also dates to this time period.
After falling into disuse as a weigh house, the Waag served a range of different functions. In the 19th century it was used consecutively as a fencing hall, a furniture workshop, a workshop for oil lamps used for street lighting, a fire station, and as the city archives. In the first half of the 19th century, punishments were carried out in front of the building. There was even a guillotine.
In the 20th century, the building was used primarily as a museum. It was the original location of the Amsterdams Historisch Museum (now Amsterdam Museum) as well as the Joods Historisch Museum (Jewish Historical Museum). Following the restoration, the building was rented out. Waag Society, a foundation that aims to foster experimentation with new technologies, art and culture, is housed on the upper floors. The ground floor is now a café and restaurant.
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Really Interesting!
A Google User (10 months ago)
The Waag is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. The building has also served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among other things. The Waag is the oldest remaining non-religious building in Amsterdam.
87 Europese AVANTIME bezitters waren hier tijdens een perfecte lunch op vrijdag 22 juni 2018. Strakke organisatie (nodig voor verdere activiteiten), goed en betaalbaar eten en drinken; en dan nog een heel vriendelijke bediening. Niets dan lof. Een aanrader! Dank jullie wel.
This is a most beautiful and historical building. I feel unfortunately disappointed at the level of disrespect from some of the staff in the waag Cafe towards both myself and the building itself. I have never written a negative review before but am sitting in here now, wanting to feel and enjoy the ambiance, but the staffs ridiculously loud voices and clanging of everything is disrespectful. Absolutely gutted as I adore the history and beauty of Amsterdam but feel let down here. I have Not enjoyed my experience one bit here.
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The Weighing House


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They say dogs are a man's best friend, and what's the point of having a best friend if you can't buy them a beer every once in a while?
While it might seem gluttonous to feed a NY strip to a schnauzer or give a bulldog a brew, restaurants across the country are indulging dog owners' willingness to pamper their pups by offering specialty canine-only menus. Here are 10 such restaurants that are willing to throw dogs way more than just a bone.
This modern new-American meets Latin hotspot near Old Tampa Bay is one of the nation's premiere dog destinations thanks to scrambled egg brunch bark bowls, meaty entrees, and most importantly, non-alcoholic dog beer.
Since 1945, Hamburger Heaven has been flipping some of the finest patties in Florida, but they've also got your dog covered with a steamed salmon dish and a roast turkey canine casserole. Or, you could just buy your dog one of their burgers, if you don't want him to look fancier than you.
Finally Fido can experience James Beard award-winning cuisine via the Pooch Patio menu at Art and Soul, which Wine Enthusiast named to its top 100 restaurants. Despite their love of litter boxes, dogs can still have impeccable taste.
Nestled up against Crescent Beach, the Inn by the Sea offers luxury accommodations for you and your pet, including a special four-legged menu at their restaurant Sea Glass, which features a ground-beef Meat Roaff, Doggy Gumbo, and even dessert, a big step up from the usual doggy digestif of licking one's own crotch.
Formerly a Prohibition-era speakeasy supplied by Canadian rum runners, Moss Beach Distillery is now a seaside destination restaurant known for a spectacular brunch and hallways that are haunted by the spectre of a woman supposedly killed on the seashore near the restaurant. The place is also haunted by the ghosts of hundreds of dogs' appetites.
Dogs eat free on Tuesdays and get special discounts if they're wearing a Tin Shed bandana at this hugely popular spot in the city's Alberta Arts District. Given that this is Portland, the bandanas are probably tied to a locally made hemp dog collar.
Owners are seriously neglected at Dog Park Cafe, whose menu is designed exclusively for canine companions. The extensive offerings include the I Chihuahua Chimichanga, a cheeseburger and fries, and a Hot Doggie in a Blanket. If your puppy has a sweet tooth, they also do a full doggie dessert menu.
This spot on the bustling Fisherman's Wharf is a favorite of everyone from Jay Leno to Damien Marley and ravenously hungry animals, who apparently eat better than most humans.
In addition to a massive tap selection, specialty sausages, and limited-time specials like a late-night stoner menu, Banger's is so dog friendly they've got a fenced-off dog run, Mega Mutt Mondays with dog vendors on site, and a special doggie sausage that gives proceeds to a local poochie non-profit.
Cafe Limelight is a quaint gem that's the place to go to in Santa Cruz for some seriously loaded paninis. And also pig ears for the pups, plus chewable dental sticks to clean their teeth and get rid of pig-ear breath.
Dan Gentile is a staff writer on Thrillist's national food and drink team. He is the proud owner of that adorable Shih Tzu who had some not-so-adorable shihs after eating those Woof Wursts. Follow him to responsible dog ownership at @Dannosphere.


I am usually very happy, except when a code goes off and I can't find my own typo. Then I'm a bit cross.
I studied psychology but I recently realised I like to write code and make websites more. So I'm teaching myself how to code and I attend lots of fun meetings, like Codebar and Code First: Girls meetups. My dream is to become a Full stack developer one day. But for now, I mess around with HTML, CSS, JS, Ruby and Python.
Hopefully, in the not that distant future I will be developing amazing psychology, prevention apps and educational telehealth and mental health related apps in my spare time, you know, as a hobby. No, not mindfulness and yoga apps. But something very cool.
I also love running, origami, pottery and watching quirky dark movies. I love coffee and dark chocolate. Oh and sleeping. My spirit animal is a sloth.


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CommunityWest's Journey Comes to an End
A not-for-profit aged care consultancy that has been serving the Western Australian community for more than 20 years has announced it will shut its doors.
Wendy Williams | 22 March 2017 at 4:34 pm
In a shock announcement CommunityWest revealed it is voluntarily closing its services and plans to cease operations from 28 April.
CommunityWest CEO Luisa Wing said it was a "difficult decision" but she thanked the many partners they had worked with over the years, including the Federal Department of Health and the Department of Social Services.
"As a team, we would like to take this opportunity to say goodbye and to thank some of our partners for being a part of CommunityWest's journey," Wing said.
"This is a time to celebrate our many achievements."
CommunityWest has been delivering training and service planning advice to home and community care providers since 1996.
Since July 2008 the organisation has run more than 3,500 training courses with more than 20,000 participants.
Alongside the Subacute Community and Aged Care Directorate (SCACD) and the WA Home and Community Care Program (HACC), they delivered Wellness Approach, which provided both service providers and consumers with a framework for holistic support and enablement in their own homes.
The organisation also co-developed the WA Assessment Framework Interface (WAAFI), and with the Department of Social Services, led the Step Forward – Together project, trialling co-production nationwide.
Wing, who has been in the CEO role since July 2016, said the community had been "at the heart" of their journey for the past 20 years.
She thanked the community for being a part of their "rich history".
"Whilst there are too many of you to name, know that we have been honoured to work with you all through the massive reforms taking place in the community services sector," she said.
"We wish all of you the very brightest and best futures as you carry on with your transformation."
Western Australian Council of Social Service CEO Louise Giolitto said CommunityWest had played a "vital role" and their closure underlined existing concerns about the future of capacity building in the sector under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
"CommunityWest played a vital role in building up the capacity and training for the sector," Giolitto told Pro Bono News.
"Under the new system of individualised funding it raises concerns in relation to how the capacity building will be done within the sector. Because of individualised funding and the costings associated with that, so how do we ensure that we have a trained and qualified workforce going into the future."
CommunityWest will be hosting a special general meeting on 27 April and will officially cease operations after the closure of the meeting.
Wendy Williams | Editor | @WendyAnWilliams
Wendy Williams is a journalist specialising in the not-for-profit sector and broader social economy. She has been the editor of Pro Bono News since 2018.
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Malta: all about the country
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Malta is an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Tourists come to the country to swim in the warm sea, go yachting, learn the history of the state and the English language.
Investors from around the world are granted Maltese citizenship for exceptional merit, to travel visa-free to 185 countries, to conduct international business and to relocate to Europe. It is also possible to obtain a residence permit and a permanent residence permit for investment.
Everything a tourist needs to know about Malta: History, Climate, Leisure and Living in Malta
Where is Malta
The Republic of Malta is located on the archipelago in the central part of Mediterranean Sea. The country consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. The most populated island is Malta. It is home to Valletta, the capital of the country.
Included within Malta are the uninhabited islands of Cominotto, Filfla and St. Paul. These are small rocks, on which only birds live.
Malta has no land borders. Its closest neighbours by sea are the Italian island of Sicily, 93 km away, and Tunisia, 300 km away.
The island of Malta is 27 km long and 15 km wide. The island of Gozo is roughly half the size and Comino is only 2km long
How for a Russian to come to Malta
Transport. Russians can arrive in Malta in two ways: by plane and by ferry.
Direct flights from Russia to Malta are organized by Air Malta and Aeroflot. It is also possible to arrive in the country with connections in European countries.
Malta can be reached by ferry as a hiker or driver with a car. Ferries operate regularly from the island of Sicily – from Catani or Pozzallo. Travel time is 4.5 hours and 2 hours respectively. During summer, the timetable sometimes includes a flight from Salerno.
Visa. Russians can come to Malta with an open Schengen visa. For trips of up to 90 days is enough visa category C. For long-term travels for a period of more than 90 days you will need a national visa category D.
Russians may travel to Malta without a visa if they are granted Maltese citizenship for exceptional merit, residence permit, or permanent residence status for investment. These statuses allow you to visit the country even when the borders are closed and to remain in the country.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for permanent residence in Malta for investment and citizenship for exceptional merit. We offer a status based on the investor's goals and objectives, accompanying him from the first consultation to obtaining a passport or a residence permit card. And we help after: for example, to replace documents, register a yacht or a car.
Islands, cities and resorts in Malta
Islands. The Archipelago's largest island, Malta is the country's cultural, commercial and political centre. The only international airport, Luqa Airport, is found here.
Gozo is the second largest island: a quiet, rural, covered with greenery. Gozo is separated from Malta by a narrow strait and can be reached by ferry or seaplane. Accommodation, food and property are less expensive in Gozo than in Malta.
Comino is a small island of 3.5 km². Formerly a hunting ground for Maltese knights, it is now a sunbathing holiday destination.
Cities. Valletta, the capital of Malta. The area of the city is as small as two Vaticans. Officially it is home to about seven thousand people. The city could be walked around in a couple of hours, but it does not work: almost every house is a landmark.
Mdina was the first capital of Malta and is now an open-air museum. It's a fortress city with narrow streets, temples and cosy cafes.
Birkirkara and St Paul-il-Bahar are Malta's most densely populated cities. As of 2019, they have a population of 29,000 and 25,000 respectively.
Resorts. St Julian's is a resort town with the most modern housing and developed infrastructure. Hotels, boutiques and clubs are concentrated here. St Julian's is about 10 minutes by taxi from Valletta.
Sliema is a resort town, reached by ferry from Valletta in five minutes by day, and by taxi only at night. The Sliema coastline is lined with hotels, promenades and rocky beaches with natural "baths" – safe to swim in, even in a storm.
Mellieha is the resort of choice for families with children. The town is quiet, and the beaches have white sand and a gentle entrance to the water. The road from Valletta to Mellieha takes half an hour by taxi or bus.
Marsascala is a resort in the south-east of Malta. The trip from Valletta takes about half an hour by car and an hour and a half by bus. The locals in Marsascala are into fishing and tourists appreciate the resort for its seafood restaurants.
Aura and Bujibba are the two towns that make up the resort area. This is a versatile holiday destination with sandy and pebbly beaches, clubs and historical sites, Maltese restaurants and Turkish kebab houses. Aura is situated in the north of the island. It's about 20 minutes by bus or car from Valletta.
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Q: How to change the System Volume programmatically I want to change the System's Volume. I am using following code:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Runtime.InteropServices;

namespace shaped_form
{
    class VolumeChange
    {
        private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_MUTE = 0x80000;
        private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_UP = 0xA0000;
        private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_DOWN = 0x90000;
        private const int WM_APPCOMMAND = 0x319;
        [DllImport("user32.dll")]
        public static extern IntPtr SendMessageW(IntPtr hWnd, int Msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam);
        private void btnMute_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            SendMessageW(**this.Handle * *, WM_APPCOMMAND, **this.Handle * *, (IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_MUTE);
        }

        private void btnDecVol_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            SendMessageW(**this.Handle * *, WM_APPCOMMAND, **this.Handle * *, (IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_DOWN);
        }

        private void btnIncVol_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            SendMessageW(**this.Handle * *, WM_APPCOMMAND, **this.Handle * *, (IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_UP);
        }
    }
}

But I got an error at the highlighted places as "shaped_form.VolumeChange does not contain a definition for Handle".

I got this code from some internet sources.

A: You're getting an error because this.Handle isn't defined in a plain vanilla class like that VolumeChange class you have there.
It comes from a system.windows.forms form class.
It needs to, because the SendMessageW method requires a window handle
Since you didn't define it in your new class, you can't use it.
Try passing a valid window handle in the constructor for VolumeChange, and using that to call SendMessageW
public class VolumeChange
{
  private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_MUTE = 0x80000;
  private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_UP = 0xA0000;
  private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_DOWN = 0x90000;
  private const int WM_APPCOMMAND = 0x319;

  private IntPtr windowHandle;

  public VolumeChange(IntPtr hwnd)
  {
     windowHandle = hwnd;
  }

  [DllImport("user32.dll")]
  public static extern IntPtr SendMessageW(IntPtr hWnd, int Msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr    lParam);
  private void btnMute_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
  {
    SendMessageW(windowHandle, WM_APPCOMMAND, windowHandle,(IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_MUTE);
  }

  private void btnDecVol_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
  {
    SendMessageW(windowHandle, WM_APPCOMMAND, windowHandle,(IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_DOWN);
  }

  private void btnIncVol_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
  {
    SendMessageW(windowHandle, WM_APPCOMMAND,windowHandle,(IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_UP);
  }
}

If passing a window handle in the contructor isn't an option, (if you want to make VolumeChange static for instance)
Take a look at GetActiveWindow (MSDN)

A: To expand on the answer from Timothy, you should extract the class VolumeChange to its own class, and use it from your form button clicks. That way, if you want to change the volume from other forms or classes, you could to that as well.
Basically, you end up with two classes, your Form class and the utility class VolumeChanger. The Handle that you need is retreived when creating an instance of the VolumeChanger, via the form's Handle property.
public class VolumeChanger
{
    private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_MUTE = 0x80000;
    private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_UP = 0xA0000;
    private const int APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_DOWN = 0x90000;
    private const int WM_APPCOMMAND = 0x319;

    public VolumeChange(IntPtr hwnd)
    {
        Handle = hwnd;
    }

    public IntPtr Handle { get; private set; }

    [DllImport("user32.dll")]
    public static extern IntPtr SendMessageW(IntPtr hWnd, int Msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam);

    public void Mute() {
        SendMessageW(Handle, WM_APPCOMMAND, Handle, (IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_MUTE);
    }

    public void IncreaseVolume() {
        SendMessageW(Handle, WM_APPCOMMAND, Handle, (IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_UP);
    }

    public void DecreaseVolume() {
        SendMessageW(Handle, WM_APPCOMMAND, Handle, (IntPtr)APPCOMMAND_VOLUME_DOWN);
    }
}

public class Form1 : Form {

    private VolumeChanger _volume;
    public Form1() {
        InitializeComponent();
        _volume = new VolumeChanger(Handle);
    }

    private void btnMute_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        _volume.Mute();
    }

    private void btnDecVol_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        _volume.DecreaseVolume();
    }

    private void btnIncVol_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        _volume.IncreaseVolume();
    }
}


The acquisition is intended to ramp up Palo Alto's endpoint detection capabilities with new tech and talent.
Palo Alto Networks has announced plans to acquire Secdo, an Israel-based company that combines automation with endpoint detection and response (EDR). The deal is expected to close during Palo Alto's fiscal third quarter.
Secdo's approach to data collection goes beyond traditional methods of EDR that only collect general event data and gathers more detailed information to detect and respond to attacks. Its team of engineers will join Palo Alto as part of the acquisition.
Palo Alto will use Secdo's technology to build on its EDR capabilities and add data collection and visualization to both its Traps endpoint protection tool and Application Framework. Once Secdo is integrated with Traps and the Palo Alto Networks platform, additional data will feed into the logging service and improve precision for applications running in the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework, the company reports.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read more details here.


The IPC Academy is delighted to announce that the full details of the Games Experience Programme (GEP) are now available. Key speakers are also being confirmed for this exciting programme with several important individuals already announced.
The Games Experience Programme is being held between 3 to 5 September 2012 and will give governments, bidding and candidate cities, and those involved in the Paralympic Games supply chain a much greater understanding of the complexities involved in delivering the second biggest sporting event in the world.
The programme will give attendees a multi stakeholder perspective of Games management and of the London 2012 Paralympics to help them understand strategic drivers for hosting such an event. Delegates will also observe specific core operating functions of Games delivery.
Combining a mixture of presentations from highly-experienced and renowned experts in the delivery of large-scale sporting events together with tours of key sites and networking opportunities, the programme represents an exciting initiative for governments and companies to further engage with the Paralympic Movement at the highest level.
Two presenters already confirmed are Jean Tomlin (HR Director at London 2012) and Commissioner of Transport for London, Peter Hendy. The Academy will continue to update the list of presenters and a complete list of confirmed presenters can be found at www.ipcgep.com.
Xavier Gonzalez, the IPC's Chief Executive Officer, stated: "The Games Experience Programme is a unique opportunity for people to gain a detailed understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to staging this global event. We have seen growing interest in the Paralympic Games in recent years and it is our aim to provide more opportunities for people to engage with the Paralympic Movement at all levels. This programme is an example of our commitment to deliver such opportunities."
To request a brochure or to book places on the GEP please contact Phillip Broeders at pbroeders@worldacademysport.com or call +44 161 639 0943. Alternatively visit the Official Games Experience Programme website at http://www.ipcgep.com.


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Q: Unable to cast object of type 'System.Data.DataSet I got this error after running the debbugger to see the error:

"Unable to cast object of type 'System.Data.DataSet' to type
  'NLHosp.DataSet"

"NLHosp" is the name of my database.
here is the code:
  private void btnLogin_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
    {
        string strUser;
        string strPass;
        string sMsg = "";

        strUser = txtUserID.Text ;
        strPass = txtPassword.Text ;

        DataSet o_Find = new DataSet ();
        Users oUsers = new Users();

        try
        {
            o_Find = (DataSet)oUsers.FindData(strUser,strPass);
            sMsg = "Welcome " + o_Find.Tables ["Login"].Rows[0]["UserName"].ToString ();

            switch (strUser)
            {
                case "Admissions":
                    frmAdmissions admitForm = new frmAdmissions ();
                    admitForm.Visible = true;
                    admitForm.Activate();
                    break;
                case "Admin":
                case "Nurse":
                case "Doctor":
                    frmMenu menuForm = new frmMenu ();
                    menuForm.oCurrent.UserName = strUser;
                    menuForm.Visible = true;
                    menuForm.Activate();
                    menuForm.SelectUser();
                    break;
            }

        }

A: It looks like you've declared your own type called DataSet within the NLHosp namespace, and that's what you're trying to cast to - but the FindData is just returning a System.Data.DataSet object.
To start with, I'd strongly encourage you to rename NLHosp.DataSet so that it doesn't clash with existing system type names. Then you should consider what you actually wanted to cast it to. If you really meant to cast it to your custom type (and work), then you need to look at FindData and work out why it's only returning a System.Data.DataSet. It looks like you only need things from System.Data.DataSet though...


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Sony shows off new goods: laptops, downloadable movies, cameras, oh my!
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Sony has given us a taste of what it has coming for the rest of the year, and there's good news if you like thin laptops, compact cameras, and new gear for your home theatre.
First up is some pretty big news for computers, and by big we mean "big computer in a small package". Sony's competitor to the MacBook Air is finally coming in the form of Sony's Z series VAIO, a new ultra-thin laptop featuring a very fast 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, 6.5 hour battery, and two 256GB solid state drives running in RAID. Measuring only 16.65mm and weighing a little over a kilo, it's one of the thinnest laptops you're likely to put your eyes on, but still manages to boast some huge features, including an external Blu-ray drive that also features a Radeon HD 6650 1GB graphics card built-in.
We fell in love just looking at the VAIO Z series, but have to wonder about the price: at $3999, it's a fair distance off from truly competing with the MacBook Air, though it does have a lot more power inside than Apple's ultra-thin.
Over on the camera side, Sony is updating it's ultra-small mirror-less interchangeable NEX system of cameras with the C3, a camera that is actually the smallest in the world to feature an APS-C sensor (like that found in most prosumer and enthusiast digital SLR cameras). The NEX-C3 weighs only 225 grams and still manages to throw in 16.2 megapixels, 720p HD video capture, a tilting LCD screen, a better battery life than last year's NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras, customisable buttons along the back, and a $849 price-tag for a single-lens kit.
We're already keen to take the new C3 for a spin, but one of the things that totally impressed us was a third party accessory you can throw on the Sony NEX cameras to let you stick non-Sony lenses on the camera. We're told that these accessories can be grabbed pretty easily from places like eBay, and are made to support lenses from manufacturers including Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Leica.
Not a fan of these newer compact interchangeable lens cameras? That's ok, as Sony is giving its Alpha DSLR series an update too. The new A35 ($949 with a single-lens) features the translucent mirror technology released last year, Full HD video recording, high-speed 7fps shooting, and a 16.2 megapixel sensor.
Your home theatre looks to be getting a slight upgrade too, with Sony releasing a new PVR with 1 terabyte of storage, twin tuner, and the ability to record 3D content, a first for Sony PVRs. Available now, the SVRHDT1000 will cost $599.
There's a few new home theatre systems too, with a $349 wall-mountable micro Hi-Fi featuring an integrated iPod dock and DAB+, a 2.1 channel $899 wall-mountable (above) Blu-ray home theatre system with built-in DLNA and SACD playback, and a 5.1 channel tallboy Blu-ray home system with 1000W RMS and an iPod dock for $899.
And then there's the network services, an area Sony is keen to push. Bravia TVs currently have around twenty video channels using IPTV, but it will be adding at least one new station this month, and it's sure to keep the kids happy: WiggleTime TV, a new channel that'll give you unlimited Wiggles for eight bucks a month, with three hours new content each month.
Movies on demand are also here – finally – with the service providing both standard and high definition content from at little as $4 per movie. Customers can find the videos on network-enabled Bravia TVs, Blu-ray players, and Blu-ray home theatre systems and will have 30 days to start watching each rented title, with 48 hours to finish once they've begun. Interestingly, Sony hasn't said if the PlayStation 3 is included as one of the Blu-ray players that will get the content.
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Q: Jquery UI - Droppable block inside droppable wrapper I'm really stuck. I want to be able to drag a jQuery UI block in a droppable div inside a droppable wrapper.
I need to get the id of the div where the block is being dropped.
js:
$( ".wrapper" ).droppable({

            drop: function( event, ui ) {
                alert('dropped in the wrapper');
            }

        });
$( ".inside" ).droppable({

            drop: function( event, ui ) {
                alert('dropped inside');
            }

        });
$( ".outSide" ).droppable({

            drop: function( event, ui ) {
                alert('dropped OutSide');
            }

        });
$( ".block" ).draggable();

CSS:
.wrapper {
    width:200px;
    height:250px;
    background-color:#0f0;
    text-align:center;
    line-height:200px;
    vertical-align:middle;
}

.inside {
    display:inline-block;
    vertical-align:middle;
    width:100px;
    height:110px;
    border:1px solid #000;

}
.outSide {
    display:inline-block;
    width:100px;
    height:200px;
    position:relative;
    float:left;
    left:240px;
    top:40px;
    border:1px solid #000;

}

.block {
    width:80px;
    height:30px;
    background-color:#00f;
    display:inline-block;
}

HTML:

    Wrapper

        Inside

       Outside

JSFiddle: http://jsfiddle.net/J7azG/23/

A: You need to triger a common functions for all div. ex:
  $( ".wrapper" ).droppable({
            drop: handleDrop
        });
$( ".inside" ).droppable({

            drop: handleDrop

        });
$( ".outSide" ).droppable({

            drop:handleDrop

        });
$( ".block" ).draggable();

function handleDrop(event,ui)
{
  switch $(this).attr("id"){
  case "...":   break;
  case "....":  break;
  default: break;
}

}