Approval of the minutes of the Commission meeting held on October 4, 2018.
Discussion on the proposed 2019 Commission meeting schedule.
Presentation on the Downtown Transit Connector by Greg Nordin of RIPTA.
Vote to consider adoption of the proposed development guidelines for Parcels 14, 27, 28, 37, 34, 35, and 41.
Discussion regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Parcel 28.
Discussion on the proposed development by The Fane Organization on a portion of District Parcels 42 and P4.
Discussion regarding extension to December 31, 2018 of both Level 2 Approval and the due diligence period and regarding terms of Purchase Agreement with The Fane Organization and votes regarding these matters.
Chairperson's Report/Agenda for next meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.
* A copy of the proposed development guidelines can be found on the District's website: 195district.com .
If the city ultimately crumbles to the political pressure and chooses to walk away from 300 million dollars in private investment, shame on you. Providence needs an investment of this magnitude that can serve as a catalyst for building up the density the district sorely needs. I get the need for more affordable housing needs. However, without these larger projects, where do you think the tax dollars are coming from to augment those financial endeavors? You can't have one without the other..


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On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which allocates about $900 billion in coronavirus assistance. This includes:
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) expiration date was extended from December 31, 2020 to March 14, 2021 and allows PUA payments to be made until April 5, 2021.
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) expanded unemployment insurance eligibility by allowing additional groups of workers to be eligible and provides unemployment eligibility for up to 39 weeks.
The Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) provides an additional $100 in weekly unemployment benefits to PUA workers who earn their income as a W-2 wage earner and self-employed individual.
Click here to view the new coronavirus relief bill.
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, we will be updating our branch hours, which will be effective on Monday, October 5, 2020 until further notice.
For your convenience and easy access, our new branch in Long Beach on Viking Way will be opened on the second Saturday of every month.
Since coming into the medical centers has become more difficult for many of our members, we are adjusting branch hours as follows:
Branch hours effective January 12, 2021:
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4/30/2020:
On Tuesday, May 5th, our branch at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center will reopen with temporary branch hours: Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Thursdays from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our new branch at 4133 N. Viking Way in Long Beach is also now open for appointments only.
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We continue serving you via phone at 562.933.0370 from Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and by email at membercare@ahfcu.org*.
We want to thank ALL medical workers for their hard work, dedication, and the sacrifices that they're making to help keep us all safe. This week, AHFCU had the honor of thanking a few of them in person with some donuts and other goodies. Although we were only able to personally thank a handful of workers at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, we hope that ALL medical workers from ALL medical centers know how much we appreciate them!
If you are receiving a COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment you may be receiving it as early as this week.
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On March 19, 2020 Governor Newsom issued a statewide order to "Stay at Home". In conjunction the medical centers where our branches reside have closed their doors to visitors, thereby we are forced to temporarily close the credit union branches.
We encourage you to use self-service channels as your primary way to transact with the credit union. In addition, please contact us by emailing membercare@ahfcu.org. Please do not include account sensitive information such as your account number or social security number. If you would like to send us a secure message, please login to online banking and click on the Message Center option on the top and then click on New. We'll respond to all emails within 24 hours, Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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Over the last decade, we've been lucky enough to work with some of the world's top television distributors. We've influenced the way some of the biggest names in the industry market their content, and a lot of our success comes down to changing the ways organisations access and use data. Following the explosion of "big data" as a marketing buzzword in recent years, and the subsequent ease in which data can be collected, it's easy to fall into the trap of collecting lots of data, without getting the right insights. With 87% of marketers considering data their organisations' most underutilised asset, what is it the other 13% are doing differently?
When marketing programmes to broadcasters, the holy grail is full visibility on the buying journey of a prospect. Unfortunately, with buying cycles becoming more complex than in the past and marketing campaigns spanning over so many channels, it's easier said than done. To help, we have delved into the top five things marketers need to know to get the best insights on their buyers.
How Are Buyers Accessing Your Content?
In today's digital world, it's important to cater for the different ways in which buyers might want to view your content. In October 2016, mobile website views surpassed desktop views for the first time, and that upward trend is continuing today. An unresponsive website no longer caters for the majority of users and this is especially detrimental where video is involved.
Your content catalogue can be as compelling as you want, but if buyers can't easily view screeners, you're already on the back foot.
What Are Your Buyers Watching?
Next up, it's important to know what programmes potential buyers are watching – and equally what they're not watching. Tracking what a buyer is watching, or how much content they're watching in a given period, allows marketers to automate processes that may otherwise be really time-consuming, or completely unachievable. For example, if a buyer watches 10 programmes in a row, that information could be used as a trigger to automate an email to them about the content, or as an alert for the sales rep to contact the buyer. Conversely, if buyers keep visiting a screening website but not watching anything, marketers can start to question why. Are the videos responsive? Is the site easy to navigate? Are they able to search for the content they want? With so many alternative options readily available, a good user experience is vital.
What Do Your Buyers Actually Want to Watch?
It's one thing tracking what your buyers are watching, but do you know what they actually want to watch? Having a sophisticated search function not only provides a great user experience for the buyer but also provides the marketing team with a myriad of information around a buyer's activity. By allowing search to become more granular, more data becomes available around the type of programmes a buyer is searching for, the optimum length of programmes for that particular buyer and any other options you personally choose to enable as part of a search.
Who Else Is Involved in the Buying Process?
In an ideal world, there would be one person responsible for the whole decision-making process, but unfortunately, as we all know, that's far from the case. Therefore, knowing who in the organisation a buyer is sharing content with is really insightful. Seeing that content is being shared around multiple people gives two very important insights to the marketing team.
It's a very clear engagement signal indicating clear buying interest.
It allows an insight into who the other influencers/decision makers are within the organisation.
Can You Quantify the Level of Engagement?
It's clear to see there's a lot to track around the buying cycle and, according to Forrester and The Data & Marketing Association, understanding customer interaction across all touch points is the number 1 challenge for marketers. Having the raw data on interactions is one thing, but understanding it enough to draw insights is another completely. A collated view of buyer engagement is vital for marketers to be able to action data-driven decisions. In our experience, a good way to achieve this is through scoring prospects on their engagement. Engagement scores act as an indicator of a buyer's likelihood to purchase by representing whereabouts they are in the buying journey. That information can be used to serve the right content at the right time to a buyer, as well as helping sales reps to reach out at the perfect time.
Where Can You Find These Insights?
Can you confidently answer the five questions above? If not, it's worth assessing how much of an impact it could make on your marketing process. By gathering data on your prospect's interactions during the buying cycle, you are allowing for a more personalised approach both in terms of marketing and sales. Marketing can better nurture buyers, and sales can use the insights from marketing to inform a warm conversation with the buyer.
We'd love the chance to share more insights with you, so if you'd like to discuss how to get the most out of your data, or if you're wondering where to start collecting any of the insights we shared above, please contact us here.


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George Haimona prepares the bioplastic for weaving.
Rotorua iwi Ngāti Whakaue have been working with Scion scientists to deliver a unique educational project that merges our science and innovation with traditional Māori knowledge.
The project was initiated by Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue, who run Matakōkiri, a science eduation programme for rangatahi (young people) between 7 and 14. Their latest project was to build six bilingual science kits.
Eva Tait, one of the Ngāti Whakaue Matakōkiri programme co-ordinators, says, "We wanted a sustainable container to hold our resources, designed and created by iwi and Scion scientists. We spoke to Lou Sherman, Packaging Research Leader from Scion, and together with Lee Warbrick and Caroline Newton we came up with a concept of working with local experts in their field, Te Arawa weavers and local scientists from Scion to create a container combining harakeke and plastic.
Over a few months, the team from Te Taumata and Scion co-designed a project, using three different manufacturing technologies, to build three very different harakeke kete (baskets), unlike any you've seen before. They applied for and received a grant from MBIE's Curious Minds fund to do the mahi (work).
Together, they planned an educational journey for 15 Ngāti Whakaue rangatahi. Starting at Tunohopu marae in Ohinemutu, these rangatahi spent time with their whānau (family) learning about traditional ways to work with harakeke (flax).
The students then spent three sessions at Scion with Lou Sherman, Ben McDonald and Dr Marion Sanglard who each led a group to create a harakeke and polymer kete prototype using a different method.
Ngāti Whakaue weavers provided Scion with bundles of prepared harakeke fibre known as muka. The muka was processed at Scion and added to 3D printing filament, sheets of biobased and industrially compostable PLA plastic, and dried as thin strands. From there, the materials were used to make prototype kete.
Ben's group studied and scanned the structure of a traditional harakeke kete. They used computer based CAD modelling to modify the scan so it could be 3D printed using the harakeke-infused filament. Marion's group took a slightly more traditional approach and cut up sheets of the harakeke/ biopolymer then wove the strips into kete. Lou's team dyed the harakeke fibres in bright colours and set them in resin. They also created some of their own moulds to make uniquely shaped kete. In between kete design and build, staff demonstrated how extrusion was used to make sheets for weaving and the 3D printing filament, and also showcased material characterisation methods using microscopy and tensile testing.
For Ngāti Whakaue, using harakeke in this way merges mātauranga Māori with new technology. Eva says, "Historically our people used harakeke for everything. We had flax mills here in Rotorua, and it was a big industry. When synthetic composite, and then wove the strips into kete. Lou's team dyed the harakeke materials became available the flax use dwindled because it wasn't viable as a commercial product. We wanted to revive the use of harakeke and wanted our young people to know that our people used harakeke for everything and anything".
Rangatahi returned to Tunohopu on 25 May to showcase the kete to their Ngāti Whakaue whānau, peers and the Scion team.
Scion and Te Taumata are now investigating other material development projects they can undertake together. Lou says, "It was great to show the group how we approach innovation. Building on generations of knowledge of harakeke we tried to push the boundaries on ways it can be used.
Watch a video of the process and outcomes and find out more about the project.


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Federal NMTC Program Provides Unique Opportunities for Companies to Expand
The federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is allowing companies in underserved communities—both rural and urban—to expand and compete globally. For the past 16 years, this federal financing program has helped thousands of companies across the country build new locations, finance expansions, introduce new technologies, and free up working capital. When businesses use this capital to solve their own funding challenges, it leads to an economic revitalization and exciting new employment opportunities in local communities. Three companies—Darlington Veneer in South Carolina, Viracon in Minnesota, and Premium Peanut in Georgia—have seen the benefits of the NMTC program first-hand in recent years. Though each company operates in a different community and exists in a different industry, they had similar needs for funding, and similar desires to expand. Darlington Veneer Founded in 1918, Darlington Veneer—a quality hardwood and plywood manufacturer—has stood strong through tough times over the years. But following the building industry's decline during the Great Recession, the company struggled.
The NMTC program allowed Darlington Veneer to not have to worry about their working capital, and instead, focus on creating a more sustainable organization and employing their assets more efficiently. They were able to open up the dormant DV Timber timberlands for harvesting, which preserved 228 jobs and created new logging, mill, and warehouse positions.
"The New Markets Tax Credit program empowered Darlington Veneer to not only sustain itself financially but to also expand and add incremental new jobs," said Kennedy Breeden, CFO of Darlington Veneer. "The company has not looked back, financially or operationally, since then."
Viracon
As cities across the country continue to expand upwards, the demand for specially manufactured architectural glass continues to broaden. Viracon, Inc., a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises, manufactures high-performance glass, and boasts a diverse project portfolio, having contributed glass to One World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and the International Jetport in Portland, ME.
However, as global competition intensified and demand specifications narrowed, Viracon faced manufacturing limitations, and, in order to remain competitive, needed to upgrade their capability to manufacture oversized glass panels.
The NMTC program helped Viracon with their expansion. Their facility in Owatonna, MN—which had operated since 1970—will now house new specialty manufacturing equipment. With 1,300 employees, Viracon is already one of the top employers in its rural community. The expansion will not only preserve these jobs, but it is expected to generate between 80 and 100 new jobs with full benefits.
Premium Peanut
Peanut farming is a large industry in southern Georgia. Yet the nature of farming in this region can be quite fickle for peanut farmers. Contracts with growers and processors are often short-term and vary widely in availability and pricing. Because of the uncertain revenue streams, farmers struggle to plan crop rotations and capital. Premium Peanut has a different idea. A newly formed organization, Premium Peanut built the nation's largest single shelling facility in Douglas, GA through a cooperative arrangement with 225 member farms. The biggest roadblocks facing this new organization were financing and an extremely compressed production schedule.
"We were a very different financing project," said Karl Zimmer, president and CEO of Premium Peanut. "We went from zero to 100 overnight."
Regardless of how different they might be, Premium Peanut proved to be a perfect fit for the NMTC program. Nearly 29% of the local population has an income below the poverty line, and Douglas had an approximate 9% unemployment rate. The new shelling plant came online in early 2016 and was projected to create 100 direct jobs, and create roughly 30 new jobs indirectly, primarily to truckers.
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My parking is good for camping. You can take clear water and wash your vehicle.
Parking on the highway. Restroom, showers, place to empty and clean toilet (for buses).
Parking by a lake, large beach, promenade, bar.
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"Thermal Behavior of Pr(HCOO)3 Crystal"
This paper reports a thermal and spectroscopic study of Pr(HCOO)3 crystal in the range 300-10 K. Room temperature Raman phonons are assigned based on group theory analysis and correlations with other rare earth formates. Differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) measurements show that there is a slight anomaly in the behavior of the heat capacity at around 140 K. Temperature-dependent Raman spectra were recorded and the changes observed are discussed. These results suggest that Pr(HCOO)3 undergoes a second-order phase transformation at temperatures lower than 140 K. Based on the group-to-subgroup relations, we propose a possible low-temperature structure and discuss the driving mechanism of the phase transformation.


Quiz: Can You Name All Of The Best Comedians Of All Time By One Image?
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Q: Do i need to write testcase for util classes used by testcase I have situation where there are multiple test cases which uses a common method. So in order to avoid DRY(Don't repeat yourself) i put them into a util class. So now do i need to write a test case for the the util class. All the util class contains is reading a particular file and returning its contents.
Thanks,
Sriram

A: The general rule is: test as much as you need until you are satisfied that your program is correct.
How would an incorrect utility class for testing affect the behavior of the program?  I don't know about your specific program, but an incorrect utility class for testing can't affect the correctness of your program.  Instead, it can make you think that your program is correct when it really isn't, or think that it's incorrect when it's really correct.  So my instinct for utility classes for testing is not to test the class directly, but to go through a mental proof process and determine that the utility methods are correct and therefore won't trick me into a mistaken belief about program correctness.
Especially in your case, where the utility class only reads a file and returns its contents, you probably don't need to write test cases.  Code this simple should be easy to verify correct, so mentally proving correctness will be cheaper than writing test cases.
N.B. Going through a mental proof process for all code is rather helpful.  Some of the trendy "tricks" for debugging, like rubber duck debugging, are really just ways of forcing yourself to prove (at least in your mind) that pieces of your code are correct, or at least not blatantly incorrect.

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Once a year, do something different for you.
It's time. Yes, time to do that clean-up of your home. That's normal you say. But what about your career? When was the last time you did something about it? Have you taken the time to look at you? If an opportunity showed up today, would you be ready? Hmmm…no worries, we got you covered. Here are 3 ways to help you freshen up your resume and get you ready for that next move.
Get rid of old data. Ever looked at your resume and wondered now when was that? It's a sure indication of how often we look at our personal information included on our resume. You may have changed jobs. You may have changed positions in the same organization. Update it. Yes, do it.
Learnt a new software program? Participated in professional development? New certification or recently graduated? Add it! That's the whole purpose. To learn and impress decisions makers that you are able to ace the new opportunity.
Turn your mundane job responsibilities into achievements. Take a look at what you have achieved. What did your manager last commend you for? Did you change or simplify a process that increased productivity? Did you redesign a program that saved cost? What about a suggestion you made that positively impacted the bottom-line? Reflect on the good and expose it!
The above are just a few ideas to help you clean things up in your career. Create that fresh start. Once it's done, don't stop there. Add it to your LinkedIn profile. You never know what's in store for you. Need help? Let's connect.


The collection consists of one letter written by a young woman named Lucy in Boston, MA to her friend, Susan Winsor, in Duxbury, MA. The letter is dated March 10, 1836 and was sent to Miss Winsor in care of Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Jones. Of particular interest in the letter is the discussion of the cost of goods and latest fashions. Also included is an interesting mention of Charlotte Winsor of Duxbury, the daughter of Spencer Winsor and Charlotte (Hewitt) Winsor, who had become involved with a married man in Boston.
The author of this letter, Lucy, is unknown. She was most likely from Duxbury, MA and engaged in business with the recipient, Susan Winsor, and is either a relative or close friend. Susan Winsor is most likely the daughter of Martin Winsor and Hannah Rogers, born July 10, 1809. She married Thomas Winsor in 1834. The letter was directed to Mr. Jones. Parker Jones was a neighbor of the Winsors and also a stage driver who may have delivered the letter.


You may recall that a while back we lifted the lid on Gory Detail's new adventure title The Unlikely Legend of Rusty Pup, which is coming to the Wii U and 3DS eShops in the not-too-distant future.
The work of former Rare staffers Chris "Conker" Seavor and Shawn Pile, Rusty Pup is shaping up to be a truly sumptuous 2D brain-teaser with amazing visuals and a unique sense of humour - and we can exclusively bring you the first "devlog" devoted to the game.
The 30 minute video is presented below for your viewing pleasure and contains fresh footage from the "early alpha" version game, as well as a look at it basic mechanics and the level creator used to fashion those stunning stages. Enjoy!
It's been so long since an update I forgot this game is coming out, hopefully it'll out soon!
Looks like it was meant to be played with Wii Remote controls. If the Wii U version doesn't support them, it might as well not even exist.
The bizarre steampunk fantasy setting has some really strong Alice: Madness Returns vibes. Not looking too shabby.
is Rustypup Nintendo exclusive? or will we see it ported to other consoles/pc?
@GoryDetail day 1 purchase for me on the Wii U. Thank you for giving it support! The game looks great!
I've been quite interested in this game, but the touchscreen controls thing gives me pause. Oh well, I'll definitely watch this when I get home.
@GoryDetail I'll give it a pass then, I love pointer controls and can't justify spending money on a game that neglects them in favor of inferior input methods.
The game looks awesome. I'm sure it will be a great and clever game. But seriously, please consider Wii Remote pointer controls. I don't hate touch controls, but I DO hate to be forced to look at the gamepad and miss the beautiful TV screen. Otherwise, I think I'll just get the 3DS version.
Touch controls at least means my 2 year old can attempt to play it, so that's good.
Looks like it could be like Zak and Wiki which I loved and completed so here's hoping.


Carpenter ants may be may be small in stature, but carpenter ant damage can be destructive. Carpenter ants are active during spring and summer months. They nest in moist wood inside and outside, often in rotting wood, behind bathroom tiles, around sinks, tubs, showers and dishwashers. They also may inhabit hollow spaces in doors, curtain rods, foam insulation, etc. Humidity is necessary to sustain their eggs, but it is possible to find satellite nests that are not in moisture laden areas where some of the colony can reside. Let's find out more about how to get rid of carpenter ants.
Carpenter ants do not eat wood, but they remove wood as they create tunnels and galleries for their nests. Their primary food sources are proteins and sugars. They feed on living and dead insects outdoors. They are attracted to honeydew, which is a sweet liquid produced by aphids and scale insects. Indoors, carpenter ants feed on meat and sweets, such as syrups, honey and sugar.
Carpenter ants tree damage is caused primarily by the ants burrowing tunnels to build their nests. They do not harm trees, but their excavating further compromises wood that already is soft and weakened.
There is no easy way to get rid of carpenter ants. Most importantly, the only way to get rid of carpenter ants is to find and destroy their nest. Outside, look for carpenter ants tree damage and activity in rotting wood, stumps or wooden structures. Inside, nests and carpenter ant damage are more difficult to find.
If you lay out bait, you can follow the ants back to their nest. They are most active between sunset and midnight. Ants do not see the color red, so the best way to track them is to cover a flashlight with a red film and follow their activity at night.
Professional exterminators are the most reliable source for getting rid of carpenter ants because they have insecticides that are not available to the public. However, if you would rather tackle the problem yourself, understand that there is no easy way to get rid of carpenter ants.
If a nest is exposed, spray insecticide directly onto the nest to kill the colony.
If the nest cannot be located, bait food with a combination of 1% boric acid and 10% sugar water. Worker ants eat the baited food and share it with the rest of the colony through regurgitation. This is a slow process and could take weeks to months. Do not put insecticide directly on the food because it will kill the worker ants before they return and share the food with the colony.
If the nest is behind a wall, the boric acid can be sprayed through the electrical outlet into the wall void. Ants travel along electrical wires and will be exposed to the boric acid. Caution: Use care when using this method to avoid electrical shock.
Carpenter ants are persistent, but if you are patient, you can eliminate them from your home and property.


From social media apps to night vision, find which cool features your car will have in almost 10 years from now.
The 1980s classic film, Back to the Future, depicts a future with flying cars and "skyways." The year: 2015.
We don't have a time machine, but we can guarantee that in four years we'll still be using earthbound roads. And we peered a little further into the future of automotive technology, to 2020, to see what features are on tap.
Safety will always be a top concern, and car companies will continue to develop technology to help reduce accidents. Government mandates to increase fuel economy and reduce pollution will lead to smaller, less thirsty vehicles, with a high percentage of electrified vehicles on the road. And you'll likely be able to tell your car to check your Facebook page.
What features will your car have in 2020? Read on to find out.
Your car won't drive itself, but its technology will help make you a safer driver. For example, current collision-mitigation systems use radar to sense when you're getting too close, too fast, and give you a visual and auditory warning. They then either "precharge" your brakes to give them more power when you step on the brake pedal or -- like some systems from Hyundai, Lexus and Mercedes -- tighten your seat belts and automatically apply the brakes. Prices run $1,200 to $1,500 now, but the systems may be included in more-expensive option packages.
Lane-departure warning systems and blind-spot monitoring systems use cameras and radar to determine whether you're straying from your lane or about to move into a lane that's occupied. Infiniti's latest system combines the two and will steer you back into your lane. Each system costs $500 to $700 as a stand-alone option, but they are often packaged together.
Expect to see such safety monitoring systems become standard on upscale models and optional on all but the cheapest vehicles. Prices for systems that aren't standard equipment will drop from a grand or two to a few hundred dollars.
Rearview cameras are likely to become standard equipment, thanks to a proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that would require all light passenger vehicles to have the technology by 2014. The additional cost by the deadline will likely be $50 or less for vehicles equipped with displays (such as a navigation screen) and about $150 for those without one. By 2020, however, the cost will be negligible.
More technologically advanced cameras will be widely standard or inexpensive options (a few hundred dollars). Cross-path cameras, like those from Ford, Chrysler and BMW, show a 180-degree view from the back or front of your vehicle and alert you if another car is approaching as you back up or pull out of a blind drive. Infiniti's Around View monitor gives you a 360-degree view, using a computer to stitch together four camera feeds. The cost of camera systems varies widely, but expect to pay at least $1,000 -- the full complement on BMW's 5 and 7 series cars costs $1,200, and Infiniti's Around View is available only in a $2,500 option package.
A pedestrian-detection system, such as the one on Volvo's S60, brings the car to a full stop if it detects a pedestrian in your path; if you're going faster than 22 miles per hour, the vehicle won't be able to stop fast enough to avoid hitting the pedestrian. (The automaker's City Safety feature works the same way for a car that stops short in front of you.) Night-vision systems, like the ones BMW and Mercedes are offering on their top-of-the-line vehicles, detect infrared light or amplify available light to help you see a person who wanders into your intended path but is out of range of your headlights.
Right now, both systems are pricey options. Volvo's Technology Package, which includes pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and collision warning with full automatic braking, is $2,100. BMW's Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection is $2,600. But in the future, these systems will be standard on high-end vehicles and available on more-mainstream vehicles for a grand or less.
Adaptive cruise control uses radar to help you keep a safe distance from the car in front as you cruise at highway speeds so that you don't have to constantly hit the brakes and reset your cruising speed. Currently, it's optional on BMW's cars ($2,400) and on Audi's A4 ($2,100); it's available on mainstream cars like the Ford Taurus ($1,200), too.
By 2020, it will be a nearly ubiquitous option and a standard feature on all top-of-the-line vehicles. It will likely evolve to work at low speeds and help you avoid collisions in stop-and-go traffic, much like Volvo's City Safe feature.
Wouldn't it be nice if cars could talk to each other in order to avoid accidents? In the future, they will. Ford is currently engineering an intelligent vehicle system that uses advanced Wi-Fi technology; it transmits your vehicle's location and recognizes other vehicles surrounding you.
The system will warn you of an oncoming car when you'd like to pass a vehicle on a country road, or alert you to a car about to blow through a red light, or tell you when a vehicle several cars ahead has stopped short. This technology will be available as an option by the end of the decade, although it'll be much longer before it's standard. Because the concept is so new, there's no way to estimate what it will cost.
Finding your way, finding your music and finding your friends will continue to get easier. Bluetooth will be standard at every level, and pairing your phone with the hands-free system will be much less complicated. A voice prompt will be all you'll need to make a call or change the song. Likewise, widely standard in-car communications systems, such as Ford's Sync, will read incoming text messages.
If you have a built-in navigation system, you'll easily be able to speak destinations or ask the system to find a stop along your route. More systems will work like Ford's MyFord Touch (available now on the Edge and Focus models for about $1,000). For example, you can ask "What's playing?" to hear the song title and artist, or say "I'm hungry" to get a list of restaurant choices nearby. Many more carmakers will offer this technology, and the price tag will come down.
In-car Wi-Fi is available now from General Motors for a few hundred dollars, plus a monthly subscription fee, and widespread rollout is imminent. That means surfing the Web on the way to work will probably be par for the course by 2020. And despite government concerns about distracted driving, it's a good bet that apps for Pandora radio, Facebook and Twitter will soon be standard fare in your infotainment system.
The systems will rely on voice commands. GM has already started testing audio Facebook updates through its revamped OnStar communications link. Toyota's Entune system, previewed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, also responds to voice commands and can use the driver's smart phone to bring apps such as OpenTable, MovieTickets.com and Bing to the dashboard.
President Obama's latest fuel-economy proposal calls for an industry-wide average of up to 62 miles per gallon by 2025, so look for automakers to embrace fuel savings wherever they can. To get to the 62 mpg mark, experts estimate it will require widespread electrification, adding up to $10,000 to the cost of a new vehicle.
Regenerative brakes, which recharge the battery when you step on the brake pedal, will be standard equipment for gas-engine as well as hybrid vehicles. A stop/start feature, similar to that on today's hybrids, will become standard for gas-engine vehicles, improving fuel economy by up to 10%. When your vehicle is stopped, such as at a light or in heavy traffic, the system turns off the engine and restarts it when you take your foot off the brake. Ford will begin offering this on some vehicles next year.
Hybrids will become a much bigger percentage of cars sold, as will "mild" hybrids, such as Buick's LaCrosse with eAssist, which uses a small lithium ion battery to power a stop/start system and regenerative brakes. The remaining gas-engine models will rely on turbocharging and direct-injection.


A new approach to stimulus artifact cancellation is introduced, which attempts to model the process of stimulus artifact generation. This is done by training an estimator with multiple exemplars of the stimulus artifact at levels below the threshold of evoked response stimulation. The performance of this new approach is compared to the segmented training approach, which has been previously demonstrated to be one of the most capable methods available. The new cancellation scheme shows distinct performance advantages over the segmented training approach.
Boudreau, B.H. (B. H.), Englehart, K. (K.), Chan, A, & Parker, P.A. (P. A.). (2003). Subthreshold Training: A Novel Approach to Stimulus Artifact Cancellation in Somatosensory Evoked Potential Recordings. In Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings (pp. 2659–2662).


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Canadians finish 13th in biathlon world championship mixed relay competition
Canada 13th in biathlon mixed relay event
Feb. 9, 2017 7:00 p.m.
HOCHFILZEN, Austria — Julia Ransom, of Kelowna, B.C., Rosanna Crawford, of Canmore, Alta., Brendan Green, of Hay River, N.W.T., and Calgary's Scott Gow finished 13th on Friday in the mixed relay event at the world biathlon championships.
Germany captured the gold medal in one hour nine minutes 6.4 seconds. France was second in 1:09:08.6 while Russia secured the bronze medal in 1:09:09.6.
The Canadians finished in 1:11:24.6.
"The race was OK, but as far as team results go I think we're capable of better," said Gow, who skied the anchor leg. "Personally I am happy with my performance.
"My shooting was quite solid and I feel like my skiing was fairly decent."
Ransom skied the opening leg in 18th place before handing off to Crawford, who picked up three spots on the field. Green and Gow both made up one position each to secure Canada's finish.
"There's definitely extra pressure having to race the anchor leg, but I was more focused on putting in the best race possible and I'm happy with my execution," said Gow. "Conditions were quite good.
"It was very sunny, which softened up the snow, but the track held up quite well and some sections maintained good firmness. The shooting range was good too. There was a little bit of wind, but for the most part, the range was calm."
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Being vegan is actually very easy these days, especially if you are eating at home, or eating out in an area that you are familiar with so know exactly where to find vegan food. But we have just returned from a week long trip to Edinburgh.
Our first night in The Thyme Restaurant at the Premier Inn there was simply nothing on the menu that was vegan. The ex vegan waitress was very sympathetic but managed to rustle me up a salad and chips. Not very exciting, but thankfully food, but we were rather shocked at the price and we did not return to eat.
A couple of nights we ate in a Toby Restaurant, we were with a party of people, and it was a surprise to me that Toby Carvery would have vegan food, but infact they had a very good selection. Well worth a trip if you can cope with eating in a carvery.
Of course Chinese or Indian restaurants are usually safe if looking for a vegan option. We found the Rendezvous Restaurant, from reviews, and had those reviews not been so good we probably would not have tried this restaurant. When we found it the exterior was poor, looked untouched since the 1950's but up a couple of flights of stairs we found good food, and good service.
Amongst the touristy trips we took in while we were in Edinburgh, we visited Edinburgh Castle. I had not been here since my childhood, we had toured Northumberland and Scotland towing a tourer caravan then. I remember the Military Tattoo had been on when we arrived and the place had been busy. This time, we had ample time to wander round the Castle and take in afternoon tea at the Redcoats Cafe. I loved this place, it made eating vegan food normal, with various milks for tea or coffee and a selection of cakes that included vegan and gluten as normal. But it was a high price we paid for this normality. Fantastic views though.
Well that is the round up of the vegan food on our trip, but for more info on other trips we took take a further look at my TripAdvisor reviews. All in all it was a lovely holiday, but I can understand why the two people who I met on our travels who understood veganism were intact self confessed, ex vegans.
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The water tank holds one litre and achieves the perfect temperature for cofffee brewing every time. Once brewed the heated plate ensures your coffee remains hot for up to 40 minutes and then automatically turns off, longer than this coffee spoils.
The Wilfa SVART Classic looks gorgeous and works in perfect unison with the Wilfa SVART Grinder.
Come and see it in action on the Rig, Ely Market Square.


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Ancient Strengthening Technique Chapter 1454
AST 1454 - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Sky Sun Sect's Destruction
Qing Shui didn't know who this slightly strange-looking old man was, but one thing that he was certain about was that he definitely held quite a high position within Sky Sun Sect.
The old man would never have expected for Tantai Lingyan's strength to be so different from what it used to be, let alone the fact that she had received the Demon Lord Inheritance. A displeased look flashed across the old man's face as he watched Tantai Lingyan charging towards him.
The only thing which puzzled Qing Shui was why Tantai Lingyan had learned the Nine Stances of Ancient Divine Battle Technique. That was a battle technique which was used by battle gods. Wouldn't it clash with her Demon Lord Inheritance?
In the past, he had also witnessed Tantai Lingyan in battles, but he was uncertain on whether those acute and sharp attacks of hers were the Demon Lord's Battle Techniques. Normally, there would rarely be clashes between battle techniques. In fact, the people who received the Demon Lord's Inheritance would find it much easier to learn the Demon Lord's Battle Techniques.
At the moment when Tantai Lingyan entered the old man's offensive range, the aura all across her body burst out abruptly. With the bloody red long sword in her hand, she unleashed the Nine Stances of Ancient Divine Battle Technique.
Nine Stances of Ancient Divine Battle Technique, Third Stance!
Qing Shui was startled as he looked at the acute and well-practiced attack. He had no idea when the woman had cultivated such techniques. She managed to perform them at a very high speed. From here, he confirmed that the woman must have something good hidden under her sleeve. However, it's unlikely to be something similar to the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal. It should be more like some sort of treasure which aided her in boosting her cultivation speed.
The old man opened his eyes abruptly and moved far away backwards. Everything was fine, but the only problem was that this was an attack which Tantai Lingyan had been preparing for a long time. There was no way she would let him off that easily. She stomped on the ground and charged towards the old man at an even higher speed. Bloody red light shot out of the sword of hers and immobilized the old man.
Pu-chi!
The old man looked at the long sword that had penetrated through his chest in disbelief. It only took her one single move…. Never had he expected the woman who he had thought poorly of would actually finish him off in one move. Was the Sky Sun Sect done for?
Tantai Lingyan took out her Supreme Devil Equipment. Though reluctant, the old man collapsed to the ground. Following on, she swiftly approached the other men. The footworks she used was a combination of her own footsteps along with the Eight Trigram Step. With them combined, even Qing Shui himself was unable to find any flaws in it.
In terms of talent, this woman had to be near the top of people Qing Shui had come across. The remaining few people were under the mercy of Tantai Lingyan's sword. The gap in strength between them was too large. As of now, the only people who could still be a threat to Tantai Lingyan would be people like the Patriarch from Soaring Dragon Organization.
One of the old men sneakily moved back and released a huge firework. It made an ear-piercing noise which travelled far away into the distance. That was the Sky Sun Sect's distress call. However, seeing that the place where the distress call was released was precisely within Sky Sun Sect itself, it had instead become a signal which signalled that the sect was in danger.
Seeing as things were already like this, Qing Shui didn't hesitate to rush in. He began slicing down the cornerstones of Sky Sun Sect like he was breaking off dead branches from a tree. Just as they were at the brink of elimination, about ten figures appeared below the Sky Sun Sect. Together, they made their way up.
"Who are you? You dare cause a mess around the Sky Sun Sect?"
An old and noble voice came through. That voice felt like the noise of a surging thunder. In an instant, these people was already in front of Qing Shui.
"Who am I? You actually dared to question who I am? You old fool. Debt is meant to be paid. You owe me many lives and yet you forgot about me so soon." Tantai Lingyan said coldly.
"Oh, it's who I thought it was. You are all that's left of the Demon Lord Palace, and yet you don't appreciate it. Today, I am going to permanently destroy the Demon Lord Palace."
The old man's hair looked like steel needles. He was just like a male lion. Judging by his look, he was a fierce and violent man, unlike the old man from before who one could tell was a bad person from one glance.
At this moment, Qing Shui and the group stood together with Tantai Lingyan. In fact, earlier on, he has already patted the Heavenly Talismans on each of them. He also activated the Phoenix's Battle Intent.
As of now, the woman's strength was already well beyond a billion sun. Even Qing Shui was surprised about it.
Since it had already been decided that they would kill everything, there was nothing more to talk about. Qing Shui abruptly tossed out slightly more than a hundred of the Heavenly Talismans. They were all talismans used to weaken the opponents. Afterwards, he continued his attack by unleashing his Emperor's Qi.
"Attack!" Qing Shui was the first person to charge out in front.
Nine Continents Mountain!
Barrier!
Qing Shui summoned the Nine Continents Mountain. He continued to unleash his attacks by striking with the Golden Battle Halberd using the First Stance of the Nine Stance of Ancient Divine Battle Technique. He controlled the Nine Continents Mountain with his consciousness and proceeded to thrust it out towards the opponents.
Hong!
The tremendous impact immediately cut the opponents' group in half.
Set up the formation!
Sky Sun Fire Separation Formation!
The old man leading the group screamed out loudly. The people around him swiftly moved into position to form two huge formations. As soon as the formation was set up, a thread of golden light immediately emerged from the bodies of the people within the formation. The aura across their bodies rose immediately.
Qing Shui knitted his brows and summoned the Dragon Slaying Beast.
Sky Sun Flame, burn!
Suddenly, the people within the formation transferred the thread of golden light onto the old man's body. At this moment, the old man looked just like a miniature sun. He swung his sword and released an enormous amount of golden flame.
This was just showing off before an expert.
Right now, Qing Shui even felt like laughing. He had the Nine-Yang Body and specialized in both the Nine Yang and Primordial Flame. He was able to neglect 80% of the damage caused by flame attacks. Not only that, he also had the Arhat Rosary Bead, which further aided him by neglecting 50% of Spirit Energy attacks. Even if this accumulated huge flame was in front of him, it would still do nothing to him.
Qing Shui operated his Flames of Yin-Yang and immediately dissolved the flame around him. This was the exclusive sect battle technique of the Sky Sun Sect. The reason they managed to hold their own ground in the continent was precisely due to their Sky Sun Flame. But now, it was totally ignored by Qing Shui. This caused a huge impact in their hearts, causing them to forget how to even attack.
Break it!
With a couple of flashes, Qing Shui appeared right outside of the formation. He abruptly released his Golden Battle Halberd.
Nine Stances of Ancient Divine Battle Technique!
A loud noise rang out. They had managed to open up a gap, just like an ant's nest on a dam. They immediately advanced their way forward. The Dragon Slaying Beast also snuck in from here. In just an instant, the Sky Sun Fire Separation Formation collapsed.
Under the influence of the Nine Revolution Golden Pellet, Qing Shui and the other three people had become the strongest warriors in the Soaring Dragon Continent. Only a small minority of the old, monstrous figures hidden in the sects would be able to take them down. As for others, even a sect owner wouldn't normally be able to defeat them.
Besides, people like Qing Shui and the Demon Lord were unpredictable. One mustn't think of them like normal people. Even Hua Rumei and Zhan Yu were pretty unpredictable, but not to the extent of Qing Shui and the Demon Lord.
The battle immediately fell into a one-sided match as soon as it began. Qing Shui and his demonic beasts especially his Dragon Slaying Beast, made the fight even more lopsided, and they looked as if they have lived with the sole purpose to kill. The battle beast was in charge of battling, whereas the Dragon Slaying Beast killed. Even though they were both very powerful, the way they attacked was quite different.
The Dragon Slaying Beast was focused more on speed. It was like an assassin, not excessively strong in terms of sheer power, but extremely dangerous. As for the Battle Beast, it focused on its sheer power. It could hold on for a long time and it was equally strong in both group and one-on-one battles.
Throughout the entire fight, there were constantly people collapsing. Tantai Lingyan was battling the violent looking old man, who was totally on the defensive. Tantai Lingyan's footwork was really unpredictable. She didn't seem like she was trying to kill. Instead, she seemed like she was performing a graceful dance. Each and every single one of her slashes were One with Heaven.
Qing Shui smiled. This woman was truly terrifying. To think that the realm of her Heavenly Dao had actually made such huge progress during this time. Qing Shui felt that she was significantly more powerful than him. It's not that Qing Shui's current realm was low, it's just that, somehow, he felt that she was already about two levels beyond him.
The ascension in the realm of her Heavenly Dao significantly boosted the strength of her techniques. The old man, who was initially already barely holding on, immediately suffered two injuries.
For warriors at this level, the only factor to victory wasn't just strength. For instance, the Dragon Slaying Beast, in terms of sheer power, might only be at the level of False God. It's impossible for its strength to be more than eight million sun. Despite this, demonic beasts with the strength of ten million sun would still fear it.
Sky Sun Fire Separation Slash!
There were already over ten wounds across the old man's body. They might not be fatal, but they weren't light injuries either. By now, the old man was already well aware that he was incapable of turning around the tide of the battle. The fate of the Sky Sun Sect was already decided. However, it would be good if he could manage to take away one of their lives before he died.
He immediately unleashed his most powerful Sure Kill Heavenly Technique.
Lock onto the target, and then unleash all of the energy across his body. Everytime he used this move, he would have to suffer the side-effect of being in a weakened state for as long as one month. However, the strength of the technique was indisputably very powerful.
An enormous golden sword qi which looked as bright as the sun slashed its way down towards Tantai Lingyan.
Qing Shui cussed in his mind as soon as he saw the huge sword. To think that the old man would actually unleash his secret technique so soon. At this moment, there was no time for Qing Shui to space out. He immediately used the ability of the Sacred Jade Divine Stone Ring and appeared right in front of her.
Almost at the same time, the enormous sword qi pierced down towards him.
This was a fire attributed attack. Qing Shui was a bit upset with the whole situation. Must it be like this all the time? The Sure KIll Heavenly Technique of the old man was very powerful. After all, it also came with a huge cost for him when he used it. If he didn't manage to kill the opponents with this move, the only thing awaiting him would be his own demise.
Very often, for two warriors who were engaged in a battle, the outcome would be decided with just a single Sure Kill Heavenly Technique.
Qing Shui covered the woman with his body. Without even a single bit of damage done to himself, he was blasted backwards.
The reason why Qing Shui dared to block the attack like this was due to the ability of his Paragon Golden Armor. It allowed him to block a fatal attack once per day.
As the old man looked at the two warriors who hadn't been inflicted with even a single would, his face immediately changed to resemble that of a dead fish. Soon after, his body began to weaken at a fast speed. At this moment, the Dragon Slaying Beast right away leaped onto the old man and put an end to everything.
The old man was one of the strongest warriors within the Sky Sun Sect. He was also the Sect Lord. Unfortunately, he had been weakened but even so, his Sure-kill Heavenly Technique was still really powerful.
As for the remaining warriors, they had pretty much half-died just from facing off against a few demonic beasts and the old turtle. The strength of the Old Turtle was also quite formidable. Its most terrifying feature lay in its defense. With the Old Turtle watching the field, it took the remaining demonic beasts little effort and time to massacre the people around here. Not only that, but there was still Hua Rumei and Zhan Yu. Added up altogether, their strength and that of the demonic beasts would reach at least fifty million sun.
"When do you plan to let go of me?" Actually, prior to this, Tantai Lingyan had also felt a bit afraid. If Qing Shui hadn't appeared just now, even if she didn't die, she would still have suffered critical injuries. In fact, the possibility of her dying was very high. Though she had sure-kill battle techniques to protect herself, they had been sealed by the old man with his Spiritual Sense before.
At the most dangerous moment, he appeared yet again. This was the second time this happened. The first time this happened, Qing Shui had been injured. This time, he hadn't really suffered any damage.
She was puzzled because of this. Only Qing Shui was aware that the attack from last time wasn't fatal. This time, he figured that the damage that could be dealt to him would have been critical. After all, the old man was the strongest person within the Sky Sun Sect. With this sure-kill technique of his, the old man had even killed warriors one or two times stronger than himself.
Qing Shui embraced her in his arm.
"Yes, thank you. It's just that I don't want to let him die such a peaceful death. This person has killed quite a few of my family members before." Tantai Lingyan said in an upset tone.
Qing Shui took a deep breath, "It smells so good!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he let go of her and immediately charged in towards the remaining people.
Tantai Lingyan was stunned. It took her awhile to figure out what Qing Shui had meant. She helplessly shook her head before returning to the battle.
While the battle continued above, the people below were trying their best to escape. Qing Shui and the group didn't plan to stop them from doing so. In fact, the ones who originally joined the fight were the people who were still fighting right now. The people below weren't qualified to take part in this battle.
Note: To clarify, there were no chapters yesterday because I released two chapters on Saturday, making it 12/12 for last week
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Doctors Clash With NRA Over Gun Deaths
Posted 5:11 pm, November 21, 2018, by Associated Press
The photos from doctors came quickly and in succession: blood-stained operating rooms, blood-covered scrubs and shoes, bullets piercing body parts and organs.
The pictures on Twitter were an emotional response to a smackdown by the powerful gun industry lobby, which took issue with the American College of Physicians' call late last month for tighter gun control laws. The recommendations included bans on "assault weapons," large capacity magazines and 3D-printed firearms.
"Someone should tell self-important anti-gun doctors to stay in their lane. Half of the articles in Annals of Internal Medicine are pushing for gun control. Most upsetting, however, the medical community seems to have consulted NO ONE but themselves," the National Rifle Association tweeted.
Physicians across the United States seized on the phrasing, taking to Twitter with 22,000 comments and the hashtags #thisismylane and #thisisourlane, posting photos of their encounters with gun violence and offering their own personal stories of treating such wounds.
The debate gained new urgency this week with the shooting death of an emergency room doctor outside the hospital where she worked, as physicians argue shootings are a public health crisis that they must play a key role in trying to stem. Dr. Tamara O'Neal was killed Monday outside a hospital in Chicago in what police say was a dispute with her ex-fiance. The shooter and two other people — a responding police officer and a resident in the hospital's pharmacy — also died.
"It just shows that not only is this is in our lane, but this happens to us," said Dr. Joseph Sakran, a trauma surgeon at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore who as a 17-year-old was shot in the throat by a stray bullet fired during a dispute at a high school football game.
Sakran created a Twitter account @ThisIsOurLane which in just two weeks has attracted nearly 15,000 followers. They include Dr. Peter Masiakos, a pediatric trauma surgeon in Boston, who wrote "The Quiet Room" just hours after the mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, about breaking the news that a loved one has died.
"We need to start talking about this as a public health issue. Politics aside, we have a problem that no other country has, and we shouldn't," Masiakos said.
About 35,000 people each year are killed by guns in the United States, and about two-thirds are suicides. That's about 670 people per week and among the largest number of civilian gun deaths in the world.
The world's highest rate of gun deaths is in El Salvador with a rate of 72.5 per 100,00; the rate in the U.S. is 3.1 per 100,000. Among all European countries, the rate never breaks 1 gun death per 100,000, according to Small Arms Survey, a Switzerland-based research organization that examines firearms and violence.
"These are not just statistics. These are people, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters that are being killed," Sakran said. "The worst part of my job is having to go out and talk to these families and to tell them that their loved one is never coming home."
It's not the first time that medical professionals have taken on powerful industries: auto companies over seat belts, Big Tobacco over cigarettes and toys that posed choking hazards. It's also not the first time that the gun lobby has pushed back against the medical community or researchers it considers to be biased. In the 1990s, Congress barred the Centers for Disease Control from conducting research that advocated or pushed for gun control; while it didn't ban research from being conducted, it did have a chilling effect.
More recently, the NRA backed legislation in Florida — eventually overturned in court — that would have barred doctors from asking patients about guns in the home.
Dr. Stephanie Bonne, a trauma surgeon in New Jersey, was in the hospital when she saw the dispute playing out on Twitter.
"I was reading this, and I was like 'Stay in my lane', are you kidding me? Gun violence is something I deal with every day. We're mopping it up in the hospital every day," she said. "My second sort of reaction is maybe people ought to see what this lane is really all about."
Bonne works at a Level I trauma center — the top-level hospital for treating the most serious cases. Her hospital sees about 600 gunshot wounds each year, and she described the toll that unfolds: medically, psychologically and financially.
"It's always tragic and it's always preventable," Bonne said.
Dr. Judy Melinek, a forensic pathologist in the San Francisco Bay area, examines the dead. She took to Twitter to push back at the gun lobby, posting: "Do you have any idea how many bullets I pull out of corpses weekly? This isn't just my lane. It's my (expletive) highway."
"The chutzpah, the gall is what really got to me," Melinek told The Associated Press. "The NRA seems to think they've cornered the market on expertise when it comes to guns. And that's not correct."
She's conducted about 300 autopsies involving gunshot wounds, about half of those suicides. She's seen the damage from bullets and believes more and better research would help prevent gun violence.
Would GPS tracking on firearms or high-tech trigger locks make firearms safer, for example?
Dr. Arthur Przebinda, director of the gun rights advocacy group Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership, said the pushback from physicians is largely driven by more liberal forces within medical academia and based on ignorance about firearms.
He described it as old, tired debate that shows a knee-jerk bias against firearms. Rather than stripping away constitutional rights, physicians should focus on finding ways to study the underlying causes of violence, he noted.
"These virtue-signaling physicians would be in their lane if they pursued better surgical techniques, better postoperative treatments. They are in the wrong profession if they want to cure society's ills," Przebinda said. "If that was their life's calling, they should have pursued a career path in psychology, criminology or the clergy."
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{
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{
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Q: Proof that $\sigma$-algebra is closed under intersection I want to show in this proof that a $\sigma$-algebra is closed under intersection. But I am not sure if my second to last implication is true?
Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a subset of the sample space $\Omega$ with the three properties of a $\sigma$-algebra. Prove that an event $A_k\in\mathcal{F}$ is also closed under countable intersection for all $k\in\mathbb{N}$.
Properties
1) $\emptyset\in\mathcal{F}$
2) $A\in\mathcal{F}\implies A^C\in\mathcal{F} \quad \text{(closed under complementation)}$
3) $A_k\in\mathcal{F}\implies \bigcup_{k\in I} A_k\in\mathcal{F}$ for all $k\in I \quad\text{(closed under countable union)}$
My Solution
If $\mathcal{F}$ is modeled as a $\sigma$-algebra, using the second property and third property yields
$$
\begin{align}
A_k\in\mathcal{F}&\implies\bigcup_{k\in\mathbb{N}}A_k\in\mathcal{F} &&\text{(closed under union)}\\
&\implies\left(\bigcup_{k\in\mathbb{N}}A_k\right)^C\in\mathcal{F} && \text{(closed under complementation)}\\
&\implies\bigcap_{k\in\mathbb{N}}A_k^C\in\mathcal{F} && \text{(de Morgan's Law)}\\
&\implies\bigcap_{k\in\mathbb{N}}(A_k^C)^C\in\mathcal{F} && (A_k^C\in\mathcal{F} \text{ closed under complementation) }\\
&\implies \bigcap_{k\in\mathbb{N}}A_k\in\mathcal{F}\\
&\implies \mathcal{F}\;\textit{is closed under intersection.}
\end{align}
$$
New Solution
Taking @AnyAD's advice into consideration:
$$
\begin{align}
A_k\in\mathcal{F}&\implies A_k^C\in\mathcal{F} && \text{(closed under complementation)}\\
&\implies\left(\bigcup_{k\in I} A_k^C\right)\in\mathcal{F} && \text{(closed under union)}\\
&\implies\left(\bigcup_{k\in I} A_k^C\right)^C\in\mathcal{F} && \text{(closed under complementation)}\\
&\implies\left(\bigcap_{k\in I} (A_k^C)^C\right)\in\mathcal{F} && \text{(de Morgan's Law)}\\
&\implies\bigcap_{k\in I}A_k\in\mathcal{F}\\
&\implies \mathcal{F}\;\textit{is closed under intersection.}
\end{align}
$$

A: I think your proof as written is missing a logical link that lets you assert the step that I think concerns you -- specifically, it's not clear that $\bigcap_{k \in \mathbb N} A_k^C \in \mathcal F \implies \bigcap_{k \in \mathbb N} A_k \in \mathcal F$. Instead, try taking complements first: $A_k \in \mathcal F \implies A_k^C \in \mathcal F \implies \bigcup_{k \in \mathbb N} A_k^C \in \mathcal F \implies \dots$


"I can't get anyone in the department I lead at work to follow me".
If you have ever felt the helplessness of being a leader in a position of authority and struggling to have people follow your leadership then you know my friend's despair. It's a very common leadership issue and one that young leaders and leaders who are new to leadership positions struggle with regularly.
So what should you do? Here are 3 questions to ask.
1. Example: What example am I setting?
The first instinct when someone refuses or struggles to follow your leadership is to assume that they are the problem. Don't jump to that conclusion right away. Begin by looking at the example of follow-ship you are setting forth in your own life as a leader. Do you constantly complain about or undermine authority in order to build relationships with those you lead? Do you regularly place blame on those above you? Do you find yourself saying things like: "Sorry guys, I think it's a dumb decision too but I have to enforce it'? Undermining organizational leadership around those you lead is a rock-solid way to undermine your own leadership fast. So, before you begin the process of looking at the poor follow-ship of those you lead to make sure you take a good look at the example of follow-ship you are setting before your team.
2. Accountability: What expectations are made clear and enforced?
After some personal leadership evaluation, it is wise to carefully examine the culture of the team you lead. Specifically examine expectations and accountability that you are providing those you lead. A very common trap that leaders fall into is holding people to standards that have never been made clear. "I asked so-and-so for a report and I still haven't received it!" OK, did you clearly explain those expectations? When was the report to be due by exactly? But clear expectations are not enough, they must also be enforced. Do you follow-up and check in with those you lead? Do they expect to be held accountable?
Without accountability expectations are actually suggestions.
3. Personnel: Is this person the right fit?
Once you have examined yourself and the culture of accountability in the team you lead it is time to examine personnel. I placed this as the 3rd question because this question should only be asked when clear answers have been given to the first 2 questions. Typically, we jump to this one when people struggle to follow our leadership. The truth is of course, that the person may be the wrong fit for the team you lead. If this is a possibility prayerfully and thoughtfully consider this question first: How can I serve this follower better? Have conversations and be willing to confront the issue directly, lovingly and with Gospel-grace seasoning your words.
Above all, remember, all sinners are bad followers. I am. You are too. We have all failed to follow God, the Lord, and Leader of all. Sin, is, at its very core: a rejection of perfect leadership. But our leadership is far from perfect. So, with this Gospel-truth in mind, do not be shocked, or discouraged when those you lead struggle to follow you, but instead keep your eyes fixed on the perfect Leader: Jesus, who not only showed us how to lead, but how to lead those who struggle to follow.


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Campogrande, Nicola
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1Piano/harpsichord and orchestra
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2Piano
Nicola Campogrande (*1969)
is regarded as "one of the most interesting Italian composers of the young generation" (Amazon).
After graduating from the Conservatories of Milan and Paris, he began to develop an original personal style, combining past and present traditions on a fascinating new path. Performing his scores, such musicians as Gauthier Capuçon, Lilya Zilberstein, Mario Brunello, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Paul Daniel, Roberto Abbado, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Fine Arts Quartet and the Quartetto del Teatro alla Scala have appreciated the freshness and the vitality of his music as well as his ability to touch the heart of the listeners.
A musical theatre enthusiast, he's working now on a new opera commissioned by the Opera House of Liège (Opéra Royal de Wallonie). In his back-catalog, you can find the stage works "Opera italiana", "Macchinario", "Lego" and "Alianti", which bring together the lyrical tradition, interesting features of older avantgarde music and athmospheric hints of jazz and rock.
His music has been recorded on numerous CDs. His soundtracks are published by Cam-Universal. Campogrande's music is performed frequently in the most prominent halls of many countries: the Royal Albert Hall and the Wigmore Hall in London, the Teatro alla Scala, the Werner Hall in Cincinnati, the Philharmonie and the Unesco Auditorium in Paris, the Auditorium Santa Cecilia-Parco della Musica in Rome, the Rudolfinum in Prague are recent venues. The artistic director of the MITO SettembreMusica Festival, Campogrande is also a host on Italia RAI Radio3 and he produces the TV program "Contrappunti" on the Classica HD Channel.
He was a member of the International Music Commission of the European Choral Association – Europa Cantat.
Photo © by Ferrante Ferranti
Homepage of Nicola Campogrande
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ACI Worldwide Announces 2019 Innovation Award Winners, Recognizing Global Payments Innovation
ANZ New Zealand Bank, Avant, ING, PayNet and Universal Studios Receive Top Honors
NAPLES, FLA—June 19, 2019—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced the winners of the 2019 ACI Innovation Awards. The awards recognize leading banks, financial intermediaries, merchants and corporates around the world for their innovative use of ACI's UP portfolio of leading payment solutions. The awards celebrate global payments innovation; winners were selected by a panel of judges composed of ACI experts and industry analysts from Aite Group, Celent and Ovum.
This year's winners include:
ANZ New Zealand—New Zealand's largest financial services group. Representing nearly one in two New Zealanders, ANZ New Zealand has a long track record of demonstrating innovation for its customers. Most recently, the banking leader embarked on an innovative way to ensure security and customer confidence in new digital payment channels, specifically, New Zealand's modernization initiative of ACH payments known as 'Cleared Funds'—by dynamically assessing risk in real-time before a transaction is completed using a variety of Payments Intelligence data sources.
Avant—a leading online lending platform for consumers. Avant, which serves more than 600,000 customers, implemented an API-driven solution that has helped it evolve into more than just a consumer lending company. Its ability to create, support and develop technology in-house makes the organization a force in the industry in supporting both the consumer lending market and its growing base of customers.
ING—a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation. ING embarked on a journey to become a globally scalable bank with one digital platform. As part of this journey, the banking leader worked with ACI on implementing a new agile approach to automation specific to its Clearing & Settlement solution. This approach has enabled ING to provide better focus on business innovation for its customers while being able to decrease time and financial resources on solution maintenance and support.
PayNet—the national payments network and central infrastructure provider for Malaysia. PayNet implemented Malaysia's Real-Time Retail Payments Platform (RPP) using ACI's UP Real-Time Payments solution. RPP and DuitNow, Malaysia's instant credit transfer via proxy ID, are the foundation for payments transformation in Malaysia, which is aimed at modernizing the e-Payments ecosystem and driving innovation for the country's more than 31 million residents.
Universal Studios—Universal Orlando Resort implemented a new and innovative wearable that allows guests at Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park to wait in "virtual lines," so they can have fun or relax while waiting to experience attractions, make cashless payments – and more. The "Tapu Tapu" wearable debuted at Volcano Bay last summer.
"Our customers represent the best in payments. We are proud to partner with these great organizations and help them to not only better serve their customers, but to more effectively compete in this continued rapid period of industry innovation," said Mike Braatz, chief marketing and solutions officer, ACI Worldwide. "This year's winners have truly embraced and demonstrated tremendous innovation and are well-deserving of this recognition."
For additional information on the Innovation Awards program and winners, please visit: www.aciworldwide.com/awards.