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The Prostaglandin Synthase 2/cyclooxygenase 2 (PTGS2/COX2) rs5277 Polymorphism Does not Influence Risk of Colorectal Cancer in an Iranian Population
Khorshidi, Fatemeh ;
Haghighi, Mahdi Montazer ;
Mojarad, Ehsan Nazemalhosseini ;
Azimzadeh, Pedram ;
Damavand, Behzad ;
Vahedi, Mohsen ;
Almasi, Shohreh ;
Aghdaei, Hamid Asadzadeh ;
Zali, Mohammad Reza
https://doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2014.15.8.3507
Background: The prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 [PTGS2, commonly known as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)] is an enzyme induced by proinflammatory stimuli that is often overexpressed in malignant tissue and involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes, regulators of processes such as inflammation, cell proliferation, and angiogenesis, all relevant for cancer development. We investigated whether a functional genetic polymorphism, rs5277, in COX-2 may have a risk-modifying effect on sporadic colorectal cancer in an Iranian population. Materials and Methods: We conducted a case-control study on 167 patients with colorectal cancer and 197 cancer-free controls in Taleghani Hospital in Tehran, Iran, between 2007 and 2011. Peripheral blood samples of both groups were processed for DNA extraction and genotyping of the COX-2 gene polymorphism (rs5277) using PCR-RFLP. RFLP results were confirmed by direct sequencing. Logistic regression analysis was performed to calculate the adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Results: There was no significant difference in the distribution of COX-2 gene rs5277 polymorphism genotype and the allelic form, among CRC patients compared with the healthy control group (p: 0.867). Conclusions: Our results suggest that rs5277 polymorphism in COX2 could not be a good prognostic indicator for patients with CRC.
Colorectal cancer;cyclooxygenase-2;genetic polymorphism;Iran
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Balanduino hardware taking damage from falling?
I'm currently working on a Bachelor's thesis about playing soccer with Balanduinos. Recently a problem occured when my robots are acting differently on the same code sequence.
My main question is, can the Balanduino hardware take any damage from losing its balance and falling on the floor?
Here is a link for two videos showing the difference from two robots and how inbalanced one of them is, it twitch back and forth a lot when trying to find back to its balance position. The sequence is to drive some forward, turn, forward again and then stop. Notice both the difference in balancing and how one of the robots is driving a shorter distance.
Last week it could find and follow a ball smoothly with a Pixy connected but today with the very same code it sends too large signals and just twitch back and forth and loses its balance.
At almost every start of the broken robot it sends out the long beep, which means it resets the EEPROM, could anything been damaged in the memory?
While connecting with the Bluetooth-dongle to my phone and reading the graphs I get some strange values from the gyro. It starts at 180 where also the Kalman and accelerometers are ranged around when standing still. The gyro value is slowly growing from 180 to 360 during 20 seconds before it jumps down to 180 again and restarts that cycle. The robot gets much more instable as the gyro value gets higher and then gets somewhat stable again when the value jumps down to 180 again.
I don't know how to proceed further in my search of what could be wrong, what should I try?
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Kenya Diaspora man locked up in immigration detention for more than 9 years
By Diaspora Messenger Last updated Jan 3, 2023 0
Sylvester Owino had been locked up in United States immigration detention for more than nine years, fighting deportation to Kenya, when he finally had a hearing to decide his release on bond in 2015. Owino told me the US government argued he was a danger to the community because of his 1998 conviction for driving under the influence and his 2003 robbery conviction. But the warden at Otay Mesa Detention Facility testified as to his good character, and the immigration judge, who had denied earlier motions in his case, granted him the lowest possible bond of US$1,500. His community raised the money in 30 minutes.
Owino's case against deportation is still pending. But now, Owino is no longer locked up at taxpayer expense. Instead, he sells Kenyan food at farmers' markets in San Diego, working toward his dream of opening a restaurant.
Today, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Jennings v. Rodriguez, an appeal of the Ninth Circuit decision that allowed Owino to receive the bond hearing that led to his release. At issue is whether immigrants should receive bond hearings after six months in custody to determine if their detention is warranted.
In the US, most detained immigrants are held under "mandatory detention" provisions and are locked up while their cases are pending. There is no consideration of whether their detention is necessary. Mandatory detention can be triggered by many criminal convictions, including an offense that is now legal in several states – marijuana possession. Detention devastates people and their families, including children, and is sometimes even deadly, due to the poor medical care many people receive behind bars. Detained immigrants are also significantly less likely to obtain a lawyer and to win their cases. Many give up strong claims to remain in the US because they cannot bear being locked up.
The US immigration detention system is draconian and excessive by any reasonable standard. It has doubled in size in the last 10 years, now holding 41,000 people per day, at a cost of $2 billion a year. The Ninth Circuit decision in Rodriguez is a check on the abuses that can flow from immigration detention, abuses that may well multiply under a Trump administration that has promised the detention and deportation of 2 to 3 million non-citizens.
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The last time the Supreme Court addressed the issue of prolonged detention of immigrants before final order of removal, it relied on false data provided by the US government claiming people were detained for much shorter periods than they actually were. In revisiting that decision in Rodriguez, the Supreme Court should remember the real stories of Owino and thousands of people like him.
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Inside the Diving Bell
Collaborative paintings by
Anne Emmons, Kiki McGrath
and Tim Timmerman
August 28 – November 3, 2017
in the Smith Boardroom
On Collaboration as Spiritual Practice
by Dr.Deborah Sokolove
In contemporary Western culture, the image of the artist is often that of the lone outsider, plumbing the depths of experience on a solitary voyage, with the goal of returning with an exquisite object of aesthetic perfection as the record of an important truth that no one else has ever seen. Artists are taught to trust their inner vision, to be wary of the expectations and influences of others, even as they look to the long generations of artists before them for inspiration, technical expertise, and validation of their calling. To call oneself an artist is to take on the mantle of shaman, prophet, truth-teller, revolutionary, mediator between the ordinary and the divine.
When artists agree to enter a collaborative process, they no longer are able to maintain whatever illusion of control they may cling to in the sovereign solitude of their ordinary studio practice. In order to allow another artist to alter what they have begun, they must silence the protesting ego, which never wants to let go of the divine vision to which they have begun to give form. Likewise, receiving an unfinished work from another artist's hands requires the sensitivity to honor the initiating artist's contribution while taking it in a new direction.
For the three artists in this show, the giving and receiving became an intricate dance as each one repeatedly took the role of initiator, mediator, and completer. This collaborative process is a spiritual practice in which gratefully accepting what is given and gracefully letting go of control becomes as important as creating artworks that are aesthetically satisfying and conceptually intriguing. Anne Emmons, Tim Timmerman, and Kiki McGrath entered the diving bell together, each trusting in their mutual interdependence on one another and God. The resulting paintings are the trace of their journey, the visible evidence of the Holy Spirit moving among them, around them, and through them.
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Central government cuts force local authorities to break children's services and social care budgets by over £800 million, while school reserves are now £180 million in deficit.
Local authorities are being forced to overspend on their budgets for children's services and social care, and run a huge deficit in their reserves for schools, due to local government cuts, figures compiled by the Labour Party show.
In 2017/2018 local authorities spent £816,554,685 over budget on children's services and social care due to growing demand, and were forced to make cuts elsewhere and draw on reserves as a result. Across England school reserves are £180 million in deficit.
This comes at the same time as Conservative-run Northamptonshire County Council has effectively been declared bankrupt twice and Tory neglect of local government has led to Conservative councils in East Sussex, Somerset and Surrey cutting services to the bone in an attempt to avoid the same fate.
"James Brokenshire must use his speech on Monday at Tory Conference to commit to rapid change in direction. The Government can no longer ignore this crisis.
"Unless we see additional investment into local services and local government, councils will be in an impossible position and more will follow Northamptonshire into bankruptcy.
4. The LGA warn that by 2025 the funding gap will grow to £8 billion unless we see a change in direction.


Lecture-recital 'Romantic Lab: Experiments towards Late 19th- and Early 20th-century Performance Practice', for the Perspectives on Historically Informed Practices in Music Conference taking place at the University of Oxford Faculty of Music, 10-12 September 2018.
Romantic Lab is an online video blog dedicated to the study of late 19th- and early 20th-century performance practice. In this project we seek to learn by ear how to play in a style now lost by closely studying and imitating a selection of early recordings. Many of the early recording artists were intimately associated with composers whose music constitutes today's standard repertoire and therefore their recordings are an invaluable source of information. In addition to listening, comparing, and imitating early recordings, we incorporate contemporaneous written evidence and annotated editions. We are documenting our progress in the form of videos, texts, annotated scores, and group discussions.
The aim of this project is not only to learn how 19th-century performances differed from contemporary ones, but also to understand better how and in what context different expressive devices were put into practice. We will also address the important question of what can be learned from comparing recordings of the same pieces by different performers, taking into account individual approaches as well as common elements.
In this lecture we will focus on a number of expressive devices: portamento, vibrato, tempo and rhythm modifications, hand dislocation in the piano part, and vertical alignment between the soloist and the accompanist. We will compare and analyse the use of each device by different performers and will subsequently apply them in our own live performance of short musical excerpts. We will also play complete pieces as an example of a possible contemporary interpretation informed by our research.
At the end of the lecture, we will summarise the similarities of interpretation as well as the differences and eccentricities of a selection of individual performers in order to both establish a general sense of style and to deepen our understanding of the performance practice of that time.


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Q: Can you use MySQL @ session variables in the C# connector? I have a query that utilizes MySQL session variables (note the @rank variable)
SELECT Rank, UserId, CurrentVDOT
FROM
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WHERE F.UserId = @UserId;

If I try to execute this against the C# MySQL connector, it tries to tell me that I need to declare @rank as an input parameter variable.
Is there any way around this?
Thanks.

A: There is another way if you don't want to make the change global by setting the connection string.
This can be done by surrounding the name with single quotes ' like the following.
SELECT Rank, UserId, CurrentVDOT
FROM
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        SELECT @'rank' := @'rank' + 1 AS Rank, UserId, MaxVDOT AS CurrentVDOT
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                    ) M
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WHERE F.UserId = @UserId;

It will now be treated as a session variable.

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Hello Allison!
I was facing the same problem recently, but I found that by default,
  the SQL connection disables the use of variables in queries. To solve
  this problem you can enable the connection string as follows:

Connection String:
server=192.168.0.0;password=root;User Id=root;Persist Security Info=True;database=my_db;Allow User Variables=True

You must enter connection parameter Allow User Variables=True to make it work.

I hope I've helped.
Hiago Takaki

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Seppeltsfield was established in the Barossa Valley by Joseph and Johanna Seppelt just 15 years after the European settlement of South Australia. Steeped in rich Barossan heritage, the estate is considered a true national treasure which helped shape the history of the Australian wine industry.
Seppeltsfield is most famed for the Centennial Collection - an irreplaceable and unbroken lineage of Tawny of every vintage from 1878 to current year. The estate remains the only winery in the world to release a 100 year old, single vintage wine each year. The estate also boasts a remarkable collection of Apera (Australian Sherry), crossing Fino to Oloroso styles, all held in vast Solero nursery cellars.
Seppeltsfield is a marriage of Barossan history, community and fine winemaking endeavour. A new golden era now sees art and design (through JamFactory studios), gastronomic excellence (through FINO restaurant) and beauty (through Vasse Virgin) contribute to an exciting renaissance of Australia's iconic wine estate.


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Musical Monday: Elvis Costello
For the next few weeks I'm selecting tracks from artists I've seen in concert more than once – a select bunch!
Today's the turn of Elvis Costello OBE (1954 – ) an English singer-songwriter who's won multiple awards in his career, including Grammy Awards in 1999 and 2020, and has twice been nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist. In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Costello number 80 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Costello began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the first wave of the British punk and new wave movement that emerged in the mid-to-late 1970s.His critically acclaimed debut album My Aim Is True was released in 1977. Shortly after recording it, he formed the Attractions as his backing band. His second album This Year's Model was released in 1978, and was ranked number 11 by Rolling Stone on its list of the best albums from 1967 to 1987. His third album Armed Forces was released in 1979, and features his highest-charting single, Oliver's Army (number 2 in the UK).
Costello wrote Oliver's Army as a comment on the Troubles in Northern Ireland during the 1970s. He was inspired to write the song after seeing British soldiers patrolling the streets of Belfast. He stated,:
I made my first trip to Belfast in 1978 and saw mere boys walking around in battle dress with automatic weapons. They were no longer just on the evening news. These snapshot experiences exploded into visions of mercenaries and imperial armies around the world.
The song was based on the premise that they always get a working class boy to do the killing. Costello's family had roots in the Northern Ireland conflict; as his grandfather was an Ulster Catholic and, as a child, Costello's father I lived in an area where bigotry was rife.
The "Oliver" in the title refers to English Parliamentarian leader Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), who personally led the English forces which subjugated Ireland in 1649. In addition to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the song references other "imperialist" conflicts. However, Costello later explained that the song was not intended to be a comprehensive political piece; it was pop music.
Costello and the Attractions toured and recorded together for the better part of a decade, though differences between them caused a split by 1986. Much of Costello's work since has been as a solo artist, though reunions with members of the Attractions have been credited to the group over the years. Costello's lyrics employ a wide vocabulary and frequent wordplay. His music has drawn on many diverse genres; one critic described him as a "pop encyclopaedia", able to "reinvent the past in his own image". Since 2002, his touring band (featuring a rotating cast of musicians) has been known as The Imposters.
Over the years, Costello has worked with numerous artists including Paul McCartney, Madness, Tony Bennett, Burt Bacharach, Allen Toussaint, T Bone Burnett, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Cash, Kid Rock, Lee Konitz, Brian Eno and Rubén Blades.
Costello, in print, often champions the works of others. He has written several pieces for the magazine Vanity Fair, including a summary of what a perfect weekend of music would be. He has contributed to two Grateful Dead tribute albums and covered Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter tunes "Ship of Fools", "Friend of the Devil", "It Must Have Been the Roses", "Ripple" and "Tennessee Jed" in concert. His collaboration with Bacharach honoured Bacharach's place in pop music history.
Costello has appeared in documentaries about singers Dusty Springfield, Brian Wilson, Wanda Jackson, Ron Sexsmith and Memphis, Tennessee-based Stax Records. He has interviewed one of his own influences, Joni Mitchell, and appeared on the release A Tribute to Joni Mitchell performing "Edith and the Kingpin". He performed the title track of the Charles Mingus tribute collection, Weird Nightmare. He appeared on the Nick Lowe tribute album Labour of Love, performing the Lowe song "Egypt" and the Gram Parsons tribute album The Return of the Grievous Angel, performing the Parsons song "Sleepless Nights". He was instrumental in bringing Sexsmith to a wider audience in 1995 by championing his debut album in Mojo magazine, even appearing on the cover with Sexsmith's debut album.
In 2012, Costello was among the British cultural icons selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his most famous artwork – the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover – to celebrate the British cultural figures of his life that he most admires, to mark his 80th birthday. On being chosen, Costello, a life-long supporter of Liverpool FC, remarked:
I always dreamed that I might one day stand in the boots of Albert Stubbins [the Liverpool footballer who appeared in the original artwork].
Category: Favourites, MusicTags: Elvis Costello, It Must Have Been The Roses, Oliver's Army
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15 Comments on "Musical Monday: Elvis Costello"
adguru101
I'd love to have seen him; thanks for posting this great overview! Alisa
Thanks Alisa
themoreuplay the better you get
Olivers army is my go to Karaoke
valenciartist
One of the best!
My pleasure Sheree!
bushboy
A great write up Sheree. Watching the Detectives is one of my favourites 😀
I'm glad
Monkey's Tale
Love Elvis Costello, and that video of young Elvis is priceless. Thanks for sharing. Maggie
My pleasure Maggie
Happy bouncy music, make me happy…🎵
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In Retro Benefit/Deductions, the RETRODED_MSG table (Payroll for North America > Retroactive Payroll > Retro Benefits/Deductions > Process and Review Requests > Retro Benefit/Ded Messages) doesn't have a datetime stamp or unique indicator to show when the message was generated, or what process instance generated the message. The business cannot visually tell which messages came from which process.
Request an enhancement be created to have the Date the message was generated added to the message information.
Another missing feature is, when subsequent processes are run, old messages remain under this page. Other COBOL processes like the normal pay calc usually make messages disappear when subsequent processes are run for the same run control parameters that caused the error message. However, as Retro Benefits deductions can not be recalculated like these other processes, we request a method to clear messages.


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Q: Ionic pop page not working I am quite new to Ionic and I struggle to go back to the previous page.
Error Uncaught (in promise): navigation stack needs at least one root.
However in login(), I push the TabsPage above the root (LoginPage).
With pop() I would like to go back to LoginPage.
I would be glad if you could help.
Here is my code:
myApp.ts:
export class MyApp {
  rootPage:any = 'LoginPage';

  constructor(platform: Platform, statusBar: StatusBar, splashScreen: SplashScreen) {
    platform.ready().then(() => {
      statusBar.styleDefault();
      splashScreen.hide();
    });
  }
}

login.ts:
public login() {
    this.showLoading()
    this.auth.login(this.registerCredentials).subscribe(allowed => {
      if (allowed) {
        this.nav.push(TabsPage);
      } else {
        this.showError("Email ou mot de passe incorrect");
      }
    },
      error => {
        this.showError(error);
      });
  }

tabs:
export class TabsPage {

  tab1Root = OrdersPage;
  tab2Root = AboutPage;
  tab3Root = ProfilePage;

  /**
   * @constructor
   */
  constructor(private navCtrl: NavController) {}
}

profile.ts:
    public logout(){
      this.auth.logout().subscribe(logedout => {
          if(logedout){
              this.navCtrl.pop();
          }
      });
  }

Thank you.

A: The issue is You are trying to pop from a tab root page. In Ionic Tabs, each tab is the root of its own navigation stack.
You will need to set LoginPage as root using the application NavController.
In profile.ts,
 import { App } from ionic-angular;

constructor(private app:App){}

public logout(){
  this.auth.logout().subscribe(logedout => {
      if(logedout){
          this.app.getRootNav().setRoot(LoginPage);
      }
  });
}

ALSO, you need to set TabsPage as root from LoginPage to avoid user pressing back and getting back to Loginpage.
 if (allowed) {
    this.nav.setRoot(TabsPage);//here
  } else {
    this.showError("Email ou mot de passe incorrect");
  }


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Becka Leathers of Oklahoma competing at the 2015 Body Bar UWW Junior Nationals. Leathers made ASICS First Team for the third straight year. Ray Shoaf photo.
Irvine, CA – ASICS America Corporation is pleased to unveil the 15th annual ASICS® Girls High All-American Wrestling Team and announce seven repeat athletes as members of the First Team. The ASICS® Girls High School All-American Wrestling Team is selected by a nationwide panel of wrestling experts. It is the only national all-star team for which female high school wrestlers competing on all four grade levels are eligible. Athletes from across the nation were considered for their achievements in high school wrestling, as well as the major post-season freestyle and folkstyle competitions.
The 2015 ASICS® High School Girls Wrestler of the Year and members of the First Team, which features eight seniors, four juniors and two sophomores, will be recognized at the ASICS® Vaughan USA Wrestling Junior & Cadet National Championships in July in Fargo, ND, of which ASICS® is the title sponsor.
As the National Federation of State High Schools has yet to determine specific weight classes for girls' wrestling, the athletes were selected based solely on achievement and ability. The top 14 athletes were named to the First Team, the second 14 athletes were named to the Second Team and the third 14 athletes were selected to the Third Team. Thirty athletes were named as Honorable Mention. An effort was made to make a reasonable spread of weights on each team. If the National Federation sets specific girls weight classes in the future, the selection committee will consider using those weight classes for the selection criteria at that time.
There were seven members of the 2014 First Team who were selected as First Team members again in 2015: Teshya Alo of Kamehameha High School (HI), Gabrielle Garcia of Valencia High School (CA), Alyssa LaFrancis of Poway High School (CA), Becka Leathers of Choctaw High School (OK), Maya Nelson of Denver East High School (CO), Jessika Rottier of North Pulaski High School (WI) and Kenya Spencer of Caro High School (MI).
LaFrancis is on the ASICS® First Team for the fourth straight year. Alo and Leathers are First Teamers for the third time in a row. Alo placed third at the U.S. Senior World Team Trials in two weight classes, the top placement of a high school wrestler on the Senior level. She won a Cadet World gold medal in 2014, the only age-group World medalist on this year's First Team and was fourth at the U.S. Senior Open.
California was the only state with more than one First Team member, with four athletes honored: Garcia, LaFrancis, Dominique Parrish of Scotts Valley High School and Kendall Reusing of La Sierra High School. There were 11 different states represented on the First Team. LaFrancis became the first four-time California girls state champion in history. Others who won official girls state championships this year included Alo, Birrueta, Parrish, Reusing and Garcia.
Seven First Team members won ASICS® Vaughan USA Wrestling Junior National titles in the summer of 2015, including Alo, Nelson, Parrish, Reusing, Garcia, plus Marizza Birrueta of Grandview High School (WA) and Ronna Heaton of Brookings High School (SD). Six First Teamers won the 2015 USA Wrestling Junior Folkstyle Nationals in Oklahoma: Leathers, Parrish, Heaton, Rottier, plus Alexis Bleau of Schoharie High School (NY) and McKayla Campbell of Wauseon High School (OH).
Three First Teamers won the 2015 Body Bar UWW Junior Nationals and will compete at the Junior World Championships this summer: Leathers, Birrueta and Rachel Watters of Ballard High School (IA). Three others, Heaton, Bleau and Campbell, won the 2014 Body Bar UWW Cadet Nationals, and will compete at the Cadet World Championships this summer. Last summer, three First Teamers were also Cadet National Champions - Heaton, Bleau and Spencer.
The Second Team was also star-studded, led by Junior Nationals freestyle champions Taylor Rosario of Cinco Rancho High School (TX) and Desiree Zavala of Grandview High School (WA), plus Junior Folkstyle Nationals champions Alleida Martinez of Selma High School (CA), Alexandria Liles of Allen High School (TX), Naomi Chavez of Caprock High School (TX) and Hanna Jewell of Goodrich High School (MI) plus Cadet Nationals freestyle champions Cierra Foster Post Falls High School (ID) and Ashlyn Ortega Pueblo South High School (CO).
The Third Team featured Junior Folkstyle Nationals champion Lakiyah Wagoner of Birmingham High School (CA), Cadet Nationals freestyle champion Emily Huerta of Centralia High School (WA) and UWW Cadet Nationals champion Kayla Marano of Sapulpa High School (OK).
For the TheMat.com/ASICS® Girls High School All-American Wrestling Team, athletes were identified in three weight ranges: Light (100-121 pounds); Middle (122-140 pounds); Upper (141 pounds and above). In total, 72 wrestlers were selected to TheMat.com/ASICS Girls High School All-American Wrestling Team. California led all states with 19 selections, followed by Washington with 10, Texas with seven and Michigan with five. A total of 23 states were represented on the All-American Team. The team included 35 seniors, 19 juniors, 11 sophomores and seven freshmen.
Women's wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports among youth sports for women. It has been an Olympic sport for the last three Olympic Games, the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China and the 2012 Olympics in London, England. There are an estimated 13,000 girls competing on the high school level in the United States today, and the number has grown each year for the last dozen years. Colleges continue to add women's wrestling on the varsity and club level across the nation.
ASICS® is a national sponsor of USA Wrestling and a major supporter of wrestling at all levels. ASICS® has sponsored the nationally respected ASICS® High School All-American Team for boy wrestlers for 29 years.
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The TCL Roku TV is perhaps one of the cheapest Smart TVs on the market and yet also one of the highest performing. Sleek and simple in both style and function, it provides people with a convenient and comprehensive experience on a variety of levels.
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For other places with the same name, see South West (disambiguation).
The West Country is an unofficial, but popular, name for the South West of England. If you think you know southern England, but haven't ventured beyond the South East, the West Country will be a revelation. It is at once more rural and prettier than its crowded neighbour, offering extensive countryside of hills, forest and moorland, hemmed in on three sides by the sea. From the sandy beaches of Dorset, to the creeks and inlets of Devon, via Somerset's high cliffs and Cornwall's secluded coves, the South West Coast is as diverse as it is long. Large cities are few and far between, but for the cream of the crop, head to vibrant Bristol, beachy Bournemouth or charming Bath.
In addition to city, countryside and coast, the West Country hosts some of the UK's best-known attractions. While no trip to the region would be complete without a visit to Stonehenge, other landmarks include Cheddar Gorge in Somerset and the Eden Project in Cornwall. The region's fauna is impressive. A trip out to sea may permit sightings of whales, dolphins and basking sharks; inland you can seek out England's only wild beavers, plus river otters and kingfishers in Devon, rare butterflies and great bustards in Wiltshire's meadows and reintroduced wild boar in Gloucestershire.
The following counties are generally considered to form the West Country:
West Country regions - Color-coded map
quintissential English countryside; from the honey-coloured villages of the Cotswolds to the ancient woodland of the Forest of Dean, where wild boar and deer roam
Britain at its oldest and most intriguing - mysterious circles abound, both of the stone and crop variety. Prepare to meet druids, rub shoulders with pagans and bear witness to strange symbols on the chalk hills
a diverse landscape of gorges, hills, fields and wetland; Somerset is a haven for bird-watchers, cheese-lovers and cider fans alike
from the Jurassic Coast to sandy Bournemouth, via Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and Poole Harbour, visit one of the UK's finest coastlines. Inland, discover Thomas Hardy's beloved "Wessex"
two dramatic national parks (Holmesian Dartmoor and misty Exmoor), Exeter's wonderful cathedral and a coastline they call the 'English Riviera' - what better place for a cream tea?
very much separate from the rest of England, Cornwall is the place to go for serious surfing, white-washed fishing villages, tales of pirates, UNESCO mining heritage and Celtic hospitality: Kernow bys vykenǃ
beyond Land's End lies a jewel-like archipelago; warmed by the tropical Gulf Stream, these islands enjoy the warmest climate in Britain
The Royal Crescent, Bath
Bath (Somerset) - From the Roman Empire to the Regency period, Bath was Britain's premier spa town. Now you can admire its awesome architecture and 2000-year history
Bristol (Somerset) - Once a bustling medieval port, the South West's biggest city is both fashionable and colourful, while enjoying interesting topography and a world-famous bridge
Exeter (Devon) - Devon's county town is blessed with a stunning cathedral and an enviable location between Dartmoor and the sea
Gloucester (Gloucestershire) - The UK's furthest inland port on its longest river; yet another cathedral city with Roman and Medieval credentials
Plymouth (Devon) - The "Spirit of Discovery" invites you to the place where the pilgrims of the Mayflower set sail for the New World
Salisbury (Wiltshire) - "New Sarum" boasts England's tallest cathedral spire, a magnificent structure that evokes the great churches of the Continent
Truro (Cornwall) - Cornwall's compact and pretty capital sits at the heart of the Duchy. Its narrow streets make it pedestrian-friendly and easily walkable
Wells (Somerset) - More of a large village than a city, Wells' gorgeousness packs a punch far greater than its size. This most English of settlements surrounds a justifiably famous cathedral
Bournemouth (Dorset) - a popular resort with a sandy beach that stretches for miles
Penzance (Cornwall) - pirate central, Penzance is a town long-associated with the arts
Swindon (Wiltshire) - if you look past its sheer ugliness, Swindon offers exceptional industrial heritage and a festival for every occasion
Torquay (Devon) - the nexus of the Riviera, immortalised in Fawlty Towers, this harbour-side town contrasts brilliantly white buildings with sparkling blue sea
Weymouth (Dorset) - the beach town which hosted the Olympic sailing in 2012 is on the doorstep of the Jurassic Coast
Neolithic icon:Stonehenge
Stonehenge - The most famous prehistoric standing stones in the world and a World Heritage site.
The Forest of Dean - The "Queen of Forests", one of England's few remaining ancient forests.
Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks
Isles of Scilly - A glorious set of islands out in the Atlantic. One of Britain's best kept secrets.
Land's End - Where Cornwall tumbles into the Ocean.
Lundy - A rugged and very scenic island off the north Devon coast.
The White Horses of Wiltshire - white horses created by removing the grass on hills to reveal the white chalk underneath. Most are a few hundred years old, although the Uffington White Horse is at least 3,000 years old.
The Jurassic Coast in Dorset and East Devon is designated a World Heritage site.
The itinerary article Prehistoric Wessex Trail suggests a route through much of the region.
The exact boundary of the West Country is unclear and often a source of heated debate between the different counties, many of which have strong identities. What can be said is that it is an area that shares many interesting cultural similarities. Most noticeably the accents and dialects. Most of the West Country once formed part of the ancient kingdom of Wessex and Wessex remains to this day a cultural region which locals identify with. The people of Cornwall sometimes consider themselves separate from both the West Country and England, due to their ancient Celtic heritage.
West Country dialects can vary but share many similarities, most noticeably the strong rhotic pronunciation, often stereotyped as rural or pirate speech. These dialects can also be found in neighbouring counties, but are more uncommon due to the influence of large population shifts out of London.
West Country people are widely seen as warm, welcoming, forgiving and easy going folk and certainly this reputation has helped enhance the tourist industry. Other aspects of the culture include an almost religious obsession with rough farm produced scrumpy cider. Many folk songs about the juice of the apple are widely known and will be readily performed by local musicians.
West Country people are often portrayed in the British media as simple country folk, however be aware that people are not comfortable with this London centric view and might well find such comparisons extremely offensive.
Brunel's Masterpiece: the Clifton Suspension Bridge traverses the river Avon, Bristol
Bristol airport is the main regional airport with many European destinations and even some in North America.
Bournemouth, Exeter and Newquay all have airports with services from elsewhere in the UK and abroad. Southampton Airport, in the neighbouring South East region, is very well placed for Dorset and Wiltshire.
Otherwise, the greatest number of international (and particularly long-haul) flights will be found at the various London airports, which are all within a day's drive of practically anywhere in the West Country. Heathrow Airport is about 2 hours' drive from Bristol.
Probably the cheapest way of getting to the South West - National Express and Megabus operate many services into the region, including routes from airports.
Within the West Country itself are three seaports offering international ferry services: Plymouth (ferries from Roscoff and St Malo in France, and Santander in Spain), Weymouth (ferries from the Channel Islands) and Poole (ferries from Cherbourg and St Malo in France, Santander and Gijón in Spain, and the Channel Islands).
The other Cross Channel ports (Southampton, Portsmouth, Newhaven and Dover) are in South East England and are at various distances from the West Country.
First Great Western operate most services into the region from London / the South East and Wales. South West Trains (who mainly cover the east of the region) also connect the West Country to the South and South East. CrossCountry provide long distance services from the Midlands and North.
The M5, M4, A303 and A31 provide motorway and trunk road access to South West England.
Geevon tin mine
Stonehenge, One of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments, located in the county of Wiltshire.
Roman Baths in Bath, a Roman spa complex constructed on hot springs and now a museum.
The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape — a UNESCO World Heritage site
The South West with its long coastline is a haven for tourists and so many tourist attractions can be found here. Eastern Dorset has a number of popular seaside resorts, the biggest of which is Bournemouth. The 'Jurassic Coast' (so named for the abundant dinosaur and prehistoric fossils found along the beaches) runs through western Dorset and eastern Devon. The Cornish coast is famous for its mining heritage, fishing villages and surfing beaches. One of the most popular attractions is the Eden Project in Cornwall
Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks are popular for outdoor activities including hiking, climbing, mountain biking and pony trekking.
Other attractions include Crealy Great Adventure Parks which are two theme parks in Devon and Cornwall.
London is about two hour's drive from Bristol
Swansea and the Gower Peninsula are around 90 minutes from Bristol.
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The Social and Economic Determinants of Health (SDH) Programme provides technical support to Member States and WHO to reduce health equity gap through action on the determinants of health.
In the WHO African Region, these health inequities and inequalities exist between and within countries, and contribute disproportionately to high incidences of preventable illness, disability and premature deaths across population groups particularly the poor, women, children, elderly and displaced populations. As these determinants of health exist outside the Health domain, multisectoral and interdisciplinary approaches are required.
Equity in health is an overarching principle of the World Health Organization. In recent decades, gaps in health equity between countries and among social groups within countries have widened, despite medical and technological progress. WHO and other health and development actors have defined tackling of health inequities as a major priority and aim to provide support to countries in more effective action geared to meeting the health needs of vulnerable groups.
Meeting this goal will require attending to the social and economic factors that determine people's opportunities for health. An intersectoral approach, though often politically difficult, is indispensable for substantial progress towards health equity. The Millennium Development Goals underscore the deeply interwoven nature of health and economic development processes, the need for coordination among multiple sectors to reach health goals, and the importance of addressing poverty and gender inequality.
This situation raises challenges for ministries of health, which must work in innovative ways to foster intersectoral collaboration on the social and economic determinants of health even as they align key health sector specific programmes to respond better to the needs of vulnerable populations. Effective means to promote health gains for vulnerable groups include integration into health-sector policies and programmes of equity-enhancing, pro-poor, gender-responsive, ethically sound approaches. Human rights offer a unifying conceptual framework for these strategies and standards by which to evaluate success.
Equity in health and access to health care are central themes in health system stewardship. Addressing inequity requires a comprehensive approach and action on wider social determinants on health. Health inequities are increasingly becoming a major performance issue for ministries of health and governments and feature more prominently in the policy and political discourse in Member States in the African Region. Although economic benefits and scientific advances have increased the length and quality of life for many, still close to 50 percent of the African Region are living in poverty.
Harsh economic and social conditions have nurtured the growth of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Health inequities have increased overall, particularly between population groups living in the same country. These patterns of differential health opportunity between population groups affect both middle and lower income countries alike. This is not due only to poverty. These differences in health follow a strong social gradient, which reflect an individual or population group's position in society and different access to and security of resources such as education, employment and housing, as well as different levels of participation in civic society and control over life.
Addressing inequity requires a comprehensive approach and action on wider social determinants of health, with the goals of reducing the overall gap in health opportunity in a country, and tackling the social gradient in health across the whole population.
Through the work on health policy and equity, ETR works with other programmes in the Regional Office and in countries to address the underlying social and economic determinants of health through policies and programmes that enhance health equity and integrate pro-poor, gender-responsive, and human rights-based approaches.
Issues of international trade impinge on health, often in significant ways. ETR works with other programmes in the Regional Office and Member States to achieve greater policy coherence between trade and health policy so that international trade and trade rules maximize health benefits and minimizes health risks, especially for poor and vulnerable populations.


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Each piece in our Huipil collection is upcycled from a huipil, a traditional Guatemalan textile. Huipil have been worn by Maya women for generations. Woven by hand using a traditional backstrap loom, the designs woven into each huipil represent the personality and the marital, social and religious status of the women who wear them. Each piece is unique and shares the culture, stories and traditions of these beautiful women.
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Tata's much-awaited flagship SUV, the Harrier, has finally been launched in the country. Available in four variants - XE, XM, XT and XZ - the Tata Harrier is priced between Rs 12.69 lakh to Rs 16.25 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). The only powertrain option on offer is a 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Fiat-sourced engine produces 140PS of power and 350Nm of torque. That limits the difference in price between each variant to their features. So here's a quick rundown to see which one suits your needs the best.
Tata Harrier XE: Covers all bases; aggressively priced mid-size SUV.
Lights: Halogen projector headlamps and bulb-type dual function DRLs with turn indicators, tail lamps with LED elements.
Exterior: ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, and side cladding.
Colours: Only available in Orcus White.
The base-spec Harrier has a fair amount of safety features and basic comforts to be a more affordable entry point for people looking to buy a mid-size SUV. Even the lack of an audio system could be overlooked as a third-party unit is a lot more affordable than the price difference of over a lakh to the next variant. But the fact that it is only available in white makes this XE variant less appealing to the average customer.
Tata Harrier XM: The true entry-level variant.
Safety: Follow-me-home headlamps, rear wiper and washer, rear parking sensors with display on the infotainment system.
Interior: Satin finish on AC vents and chrome accents on dashboard, rear parcel shelf.
Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with six speakers, Bluetooth connectivity for audio playback.
Colours: Not available in Calisto Copper.
This variant is over a lakh more expensive than the base-spec Harrier XE, which is a tad excessive for all the added features it offers. The infotainment system, front fog lamps, drive modes, rear wiper and washer are all useful features, but they still do not make for a complete package. The infotainment system doesn't facilitate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and the ORVMs are still manually folded. If you're on a tight budget, then this is the true entry-level variant of the Harrier for you as it gets all the basic comfort features you could ask for.
Tata Harrier XT: Offers sufficient features; worth buying.
Safety: Rear parking camera, auto headlamps, rear defogger.
Lights: LED DRLs with turn indicators.
Interior: Faux wood finish and soft-touch materials on the dashboard.
Comforts: Push-button stop-start, auto climate control, electrically folding and adjustable ORVMs, 8-way manually adjustable driver seat, cruise control, cooled storage box, rear armrest with cupholders and rain-sensing wipers.
Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with eight speakers along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, video playback via USB and Tata's ConnectNext app suite.
Once again, the difference in prices between this variant and the one below it is over Rs 1 lakh. However, the Harrier XT can be considered a value-for-money choice if you can do without all the bells and whistles offered in the top-spec XZ variant. With the Harrier XT, you get a rear parking camera, auto AC, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, alloy wheels and a touchscreen infotainment unit that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility plus a suite of apps. The price difference of Rs 1.25 lakh does feel a little excessive. However, with a handy price tag of just under Rs 15 lakh, the feature-rich XT ticks most of the right boxes and will not disappoint you if you plan to get one.
Tata Harrier XZ: Packs all the bells and whistles; still more affordable than most of its rivals.
Safety: Six airbags, electronic stability program, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill hold control, hill descent control, roll over mitigation, corner stability control, electronic traction control, hydraulic brake assist and a brake disc wiping system.
Lights: Xenon HID projector headlamps and front fog lamps with cornering function.
Exterior: ORVMs with logo projection and a shark fin antenna.
Interior: Oak brown colour scheme, perforated leather upholstery as well as leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob.
Comforts: 60:40 split rear seats, 7-inch colour TFT display within the instrument cluster that display infotainment details as well terrain response modes (normal, wet, rough).
Infotainment: An 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with a 9-speaker JBL sound system. Gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as well.
The top-spec variant of the Harrier is Rs 1.35 lakh more expensive than the previous variant and justifiably so. If you are looking to buy something like the base-spec Jeep Compass or a mid-spec Mahindra XUV500, then we'd suggest you give this variant of the Harrier a dekko as well. The added safety of six airbags, along with active safety systems such as roll over mitigation and corner stability control, makes it our recommended variant. You also get the bonus of a larger infotainment display, a larger and more informative instrument cluster, HID projector headlamps, nicer interiors and ESP-based terrain response system as well.


La Jolla Historical Society has received a grant from the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation to help launch education and youth outreach initiatives in the coming year.
Jennifer Harter heads the Education Committee, which was started in December 2010.
She said the gift will enable them to purchase an LCD projector screen, mobile speaker system, professional wall maps of La Jolla to equip the meeting room in the Balmer Annex and to buy nearly $1,000 in art supplies.
In just the last few months the Education Committee has hosted a Student Photo Contest and developed a partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, resulting in a March 2011 workshop allowing scouts to achieve their "Local Lore" badge where students learned mapping skills, went on a walking history tour of the community, studied architecture and created posters.


Happy Sunday! Okay! It's raining! No problem! There are all kinds of interesting indoor activities on the Sunday "Gayle on the Go!" list -- AND SOME OF THE EVENTS ON THIS LIST ARE...FREE!!!
Take a look! Enjoy! Stay dry!
Aboard the historic Battleship Iowa the exhibition "LOST AT SEA: THE EXPLORATIONS OF DR. ROBERT BALLARD." Dr. Ballard is known for his discovery of the final resting place of RMS Titanic. This exhibition is made possible by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles.
Tickets prices for this unique exhibition start at ten-dollars.
"The Porsche Effect" explores the history and significance behind the brand's distinctive design, engineering, advertising, partnerships, and its enviable record of racing triumphs. The exhibit encompasses five thematic sections.
Using a display of 11 race cars constructed in and around Los Angeles by renowned designers and engineers such as Fred Offenhauser, Harry Miller, Frank Kurtis and Max Balchowsky, along with artifacts and a dramatic 180-degree panoramic video, "Legends of Los Angeles" explores the stories of the region's racing cars, builders and tracks. Visitors will learn that, while they may associate other places more directly with car racing, Southern California's broad role in the sport is perhaps the most consequential of any locale in the world.
Carefully selected sets of automobiles, illuminate key aspects of Monozukuri, including creative engineering, craftsmanship, efficiency, endurance, and utility.
You will leave this exhibition with a deeper understanding of how the Japanese automotive industry became a force to be reckoned with, and why Japanese cars are now essential to American life.
Fine Tuning: Japanese/American Customs explores multiple facets of the interchange between Japanese and American car tuning and customization. Japanese tuning (both in Japan and as a transpacific phenomenon) is unprecedented in other parts of the world.
Through the display of seven visually impressive representative vehicles, we witness a uniquely Japanese vernacular within a growing demographic of automotive enthusiasts.
Custom Revolution gathers the most avant-garde and influential custom motorcycles from independent builders around the world. These young mavericks push the creative edges of motorcycle design, using both new and old engines, new and old chassis ideas, and truly innovative styling.
It's a whole new scene, led by globally connected, internet savvy designer and builders, whose work has grown beyond the "show" circuit to dramatically influence the current generation of factory-built machines.


It's been way too long since I've shared a style post, but I'm back!
The holidays just flew by..but I'm super excited to welcome 2017 this weekend. The new year always feels like a fresh start and I'm definitely ready to start over at page 1.
Let's get into this look now shall we... Every day is a great day to throw on some faux fur. I'm still loving this jacket that I received from the online consignment store, thredUP. There's nothing better than when woman's closet clean out results in another woman's SLAY.
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Experts say that if fragmented sections of forest are linked in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania and the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, it could significantly increase the odds in favor of ensuring species survival – and it's a financially safe bet.
We've all been there: you're driving along a road lined with trees, when all of a sudden a squirrel or some such animal runs out in front of your vehicle. If it's a happy day, you steer clear of the forest dweller.
Whatever the outcome of that particular encounter, it was a first-hand lesson on the dilemma species face when their habitat is lost because it was divided up.
For the familiar tree squirrel, of which there are several species – they are accustomed to a home range of trees between 0.5-10 acres in natural forests. Those that live in parks have a range of 0.5 acres. Birds and other animals can have a much larger need for range.
When the natural habitat is cut up, that squirrel and countless other creatures of the forest have to figure out if they can cross expanses like roads and other development or habitat-bare areas.
The team studied two biodiversity hotpsots, one in South America and one in Africa, and determined that regenerating forests in those locales is highly feasible.
Their paper, "Targeted habitat restoration can reduce extinction rates in fragmented forests," will be published in the Aug. 25 edition of the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It was authored by William D. Newmark, Clinton Jenkins, Stuart Pimm, Phoebe McNeally, and John Halley, and partially inspired by a July 2016 paperon habitat loss and species extinction.
The cost in Africa is based on the per hectare cost of establishing a similar project in Tanzania, the Derema Forest Corridor. Similar plans of recently re-established forests in South America include the Fazenda Dourada andRosanela linkages in Brazil.
Observation after regeneration in these areas have shown that extinction-prone species in South America such as the golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) and panthers (Puma concolor) can travel through forest linkages in less than ten years.
The scientists identified 11 study locations, nine in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and two in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. They targeted the areas where financial and social costs could be minimised, with the highest potential return on investment. They note there is also a significant backlog of legally required restoration to be done in the region.


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Nitrogen Oxides as a By-product of Ammonia/Hydrogen Combustion Regimes
Mashruk,	Syed
Kovaleva,	Marina
Chong,	Cheng Tung
Hayakawa,	Akihiro
Okafor,	Ekenechukwu
Valera-Medina,	Agustin
Mashruk S., Kovaleva M., Chong C.T., Hayakawa A., Okafor E., Valera-Medina A., 2021, Nitrogen Oxides as a By-product of Ammonia/Hydrogen Combustion Regimes, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 89, 613-618.
Alternative fuels are under scrutiny for mitigating carbon dioxide emissions. One of these alternatives is ammonia, which can be produced from waste sources, renewable energy and even nuclear power with potentially zero carbon emissions over most of its life cycle. The difficulties of pure ammonia combustion, partially due to its low flame speed and flammability, can be addressed by doping ammonia mixtures with hydrogen, which increases the reactivity of these blends and allows combustion features similar to those of some fossil fuels. However, NOx emissions are still a problem when burning ammonia, with some circumstances where emissions are even worse than with fossil-based systems. This is a consequence of the considerable formation of N2O, a greenhouse gas that is known to possess up to 300 times the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of carbon dioxide, making these regimes unsuitable for the purpose of fuel replacement to combat climate change. Therefore, this work shows bespoke results for unburned NH3 and NOx emissions, specifically NO, NO2 and N2O, at various conditions of operation whilst employing ammonia-hydrogen blends in a tangential swirl burner representative of industrial gas turbines. The results show a good compromise of NOx emissions at the near 1.05 - 1.2 equivalence ratio, with further understanding behind the chemistry that precludes the formation/consumption of these unwanted emissions for full deployment of ammonia-based energy systems.


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Kansas, North Carolina State newly mentioned in NCAA case
NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas and North Carolina State are the latest schools to be swept up in a bribery scandal involving college basketball.
A rewritten federal indictment released Tuesday in New York alleges that an Adidas officials paid parents of athletes willing to commit to the schools.
Prosecutors say an Adidas representative agreed to pay $90,000 to the family of a Kansas recruit and $40,000 to a recruit at North Carolina State.
Prosecutors say money helped secure the players' commitments to play college basketball at the schools and ensured the North Carolina State recruit signed an Adidas sponsorship deal when he entered the NBA. He entered the draft last June.
In the Kansas case, the student-athlete made a surprise announcement last August to attend the school.
Joe Monaco, Director of Strategic Communications, University of Kansas put out the following statement after news broke:
"Earlier today, we learned that the University of Kansas is named as a victim in a federal indictment. The indictment does not suggest any wrongdoing by the university, its coaches or its staff. We will cooperate fully with investigators in this matter. Because this is an active investigation, it is not appropriate for us to comment further at this time."
Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


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LCVS buys Stanley House
Michael Hunt
Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services has bought the 42,000 sq ft Stanley House building in Dale Street, Liverpool city centre, from Genting Stanley.
In a deal worth £5m, LCVS said it made the acquisition as part of a long-term strategy to support Liverpool's charity and voluntary sector.
Alan Lewis, chief executive at LCVS, said: "Many of our local charities and voluntary groups are paying commercial rents, which with Liverpool's regeneration can be really expensive, especially when they cannot recover VAT. We need them to stay in the city centre and this development helps by providing affordable rents and shared office services."
Rob Dawson, senior corporate manager at The Co-operative Bank, who part funded the multi-million pound deal, said: "The Bank has always had a strong presence in the charity sector which has a natural fit with our ethical stance. We've been able to combine this expertise with the work undertaken by the property finance team to support LCVS. The new premises will give a real boost to Liverpool's charities and community groups in Liverpool."
Mason Owen acted as agents on behalf of Genting Stanley, while Hill Dickinson, CB Richard Ellis, and Baker Tilly all acted on behalf of LCVS.
Following the deal, Mason Owen was retained by LCVS.


Advanced digital satellite receiver for analog service conversion and basic cable operations.
The new DSR-4400X IRD from General Instrument brings the latest technology advances from the recognized leader in satellite program delivery. Building on the DigiCipher® II platform, the DSR-4400X IRD is affordable and easy to use. Start with the new packaging design that fits in a standard 19" relay rack and requires only a single rack unit of space.
The DSR-4400X is designed to deliver outstanding video and audio performance in an economical package. This receiver can output either NTSC or PAL video formats, automatically matching the programmer's video format.


Water managers have added new features to the Savannah District's Water Management page.
In addition to accessing current information on lake levels, precipitation and individual USGS gauge data, users can now add features like a storm radar and cloud cover using yellow toggle buttons at the top of the page.
The radar and cloud cover features are updated each time you refresh your browser.
While these new features might not make you visit the page more, we hope they'll be useful – like determining how soaked you'll get on the way home the one day you decided to ride your bike to work.
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Museum Quality Archive Prints > World & Continents Satellite Image Maps > Asia Satellite Image Map Giclee Print - up to 65" x 60"
This stunning view of Asia is formed from a mosaic of cloud-free, true-color satellite imagery collected by NASA. Shown in Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area projection, it is the most accurate and up to date map of its kind available to date. A multitude of various data sources are combined to produce this maps unparalleled land and ocean detail of the Asian continent. Land imagery is based on data collected by NASA's MODIS satellite instrumentation in August 2004. The satellite imagery captures a tremendous amount of detail that allows literally thousands of the continents physical features to be clearly identified, such as the vast Siberian Tundra, the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan, and the Himalayas. Political boundaries are demarcated using red outlines. This map also features a 15 degree latitude, longitude grid.


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Q: oozie fails with Could not load db driver class: oracle.jdbc.OracleDriver I am getting below error while executing sqoop export command(in shell script) with oozie.
"java.lang.RuntimeException: Could not load db driver class: oracle.jdbc.OracleDriver"
sqoop export from cli(edge node) works fine.
I have added the ojdbc6.jar to below locations.
/opt/cloudera/parcels/CDH-5.7.1-1.cdh5.7.1.p0.11/lib/sqoop/lib/
(HDFS locations)
/user/oozie/share/lib/sqoop/ and
/user/oozie/share/lib/lib_20161215195933/sqoop
i have also set oozie.use.system.libpath=true in my oozie job.properties file
Please guide me if i am missing any setting.
log content
Thanks & Regards,
Sonali

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*Make sure that you upload a file to a directory /user/oozie/share/lib/sqoop (it could looks like /user/oozie/share/lib/lib_${timestamp}/sqoop for Cloudera and HDP).

*Check if ojdbc6.jar file is correct - check if it contains OracleDriver.class and make sure size of the file is ok. It could be error while downloading.

*Check permissions to ojdbc6.jar file (eventually, you can try to give 755 permissions to this file). Check who is the owner of the file - it should be oozie by default.

*Update Oozie sharelib by execute below command (run this command on the host where Oozie Server is located):
sudo -u oozie oozie admin -oozie http://<Oozie_Server_Host>:11000/oozie -sharelibupdate

*Verify sharelib for sqoop:
sudo -u oozie oozie admin -oozie http://<Oozie_Server_Host>:11000/oozie -shareliblist sqoop*

*You can always restart Oozie service. It should update sharelib.

*Create a directory named lib next to your workflow.xml in HDFS and put jars in there. Oozie will automatically make those jars available to all actions in that workflow.

Cloudera users should check this article. Especially paragraph 'One Last Thing'.


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What you need to know about Covered California insurance rates increasing
Lysée Mitri
>> COVERED CALIFORNIA IS CALIFORNIA'S STATE BASED HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE EMPOWERED BY THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TO BRING AFFORDABLE COVERAGE TO CALIFORNIANS. REPORTER: 1.7 MILLION PEOPLE ARE ENROLLED. BUT TODAY, COVERED CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCED ITS LARGEST STATEWIDE AVERAGE INCREASE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS SINCE 2019, A 6% JUMP FOR NEXT YEAR. >> THAT IS ACTUALLY WELL BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 10% BASED ON THE STATES THAT HAVE RELEASED THUS FAR. REPORTER: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JESSICA ALTMAN SAYS THE INCREASE IS LARGELY LINKED TO CHANGES SINCE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. >> WE ARE LOOKING AT COMING OFF OF A FEW VERY LOW CHANGES IN HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS LARGELY DUE TO JUST CHANGES IN HOW PEOPLE ARE USING CARE DURING THE PANDEMIC. MAYBE THEY'RE SKIPPING VISITS THEY WOULD'VE HAD OTHERWISE, DELAYING ELECTIVE PROCEDURES AND WE'RE SEEING KIND OF A BOUNCE BACK TO NORMAL. REPORTER: MORE PEOPLE GOING TO THEIR DOCTORS AGAIN. ALTMAN IS ALSO KEEPING AN EYE ON CONGRESS WAITING TO SEE IF LAWMAKERS WILL RENEW AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SUBSIDIES WHICH INCREASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CALIFORNIANS DURING THE PANDEMIC. IT'S SET TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE YEAR. >> IT WOULD MEAN OUR LOWEST INCOME ENROLLEES WOULD SEE THEIR MONTHLY COSTS DOUBLE ON AVERAGE IN CALIFORNIA. REPORTER: SHE SAYS 220,000 CALIFORNIANS COULD BE PRICED OUT OF COVERAGE FOR NEXT YEAR. OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS IN NOVEMBER. >> SO TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IF WE WANT TO AVOID DISRUPTION AND CONSUMER CONFUSION IN ALL OF THOSE DIFFERENT PIECES OF THE PROCESS THAT HAPPEN THROUGH THE FALL. REPORT
Health insurance costs are slated for the biggest jump since before the COVID-19 pandemic for people enrolled through Covered California. The state-based marketplace announced on Tuesday that health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 6% statewide next year.How does the Covered California insurance premiums increase compare to other states?Covered California said its increase is lower than in other states, referring to a report from the Peterson Center on Healthcare and the Kaiser Family Foundation. An analysis of 72 insurers across 13 states and the District of Columbia found the average proposed premium increase is 10 percent.Why is Covered California increasing rates?After record-low rate changes in 2020 and 2021, as fewer people went to the doctor for routine visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Covered California said things are starting to bounce back. More people are going to see their doctors again or moving forward with procedures that they had postponed.How will rate changes vary by region?In Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties, an average increase of 4.7 percent is expected compared to 5.6 percent in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.When will Covered California rate increase start??Covered California said open enrollment for people to pick their health insurance plans begins on Nov. 1, 2022, and then the rate changes will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.How could the American Rescue Plan expiring affect health insurance costs?The federal government's American Rescue Plan subsidies, which increased financial assistance to Californians during the pandemic, are set to expire at the end of the year.Covered California said this would mean 220,000 Californians could be priced out of coverage next year and that the average net premiums for nearly 1 million low-income consumers would double.
Health insurance costs are slated for the biggest jump since before the COVID-19 pandemic for people enrolled through Covered California.
The state-based marketplace announced on Tuesday that health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 6% statewide next year.
How does the Covered California insurance premiums increase compare to other states?
Covered California said its increase is lower than in other states, referring to a report from the Peterson Center on Healthcare and the Kaiser Family Foundation. An analysis of 72 insurers across 13 states and the District of Columbia found the average proposed premium increase is 10 percent.
Why is Covered California increasing rates?
After record-low rate changes in 2020 and 2021, as fewer people went to the doctor for routine visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Covered California said things are starting to bounce back. More people are going to see their doctors again or moving forward with procedures that they had postponed.
How will rate changes vary by region?
In Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties, an average increase of 4.7 percent is expected compared to 5.6 percent in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.
When will Covered California rate increase start??
Covered California said open enrollment for people to pick their health insurance plans begins on Nov. 1, 2022, and then the rate changes will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
How could the American Rescue Plan expiring affect health insurance costs?
The federal government's American Rescue Plan subsidies, which increased financial assistance to Californians during the pandemic, are set to expire at the end of the year.
Covered California said this would mean 220,000 Californians could be priced out of coverage next year and that the average net premiums for nearly 1 million low-income consumers would double.


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Roheel Ahmad and Scott Parsons: Forsyth Barnes
The executive appointment specialists bringing a personal touch to the ruthless world of recruitment
by Gareth Platt
BackDigby Vollrath and Hugo Campbell
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Roheel Ahmad and Scott Parsons, 30
Company: Forsyth Barnes
Web: www.forsythbarnes.com
In the words of its co-founders, Forsyth Barnes' mission is "to introduce the personal touch" back into recruitment.
In an industry often criticised for ignoring the requirements of its clients, this strategy offers a point of difference – and is already proving inspired.
Founded just three years ago, the business encompasses three offices and operates in an ever-growing number of fields including retail, financial services, telecoms and sports. Specialising in executive roles worth up to £250,000, its client base spans the full spectrum from start-ups through to corporate giants such as Adobe, Bupa and Premier League Football Clubs.
Co-founders Roheel Ahmad and Scott Parsons, who both forged successful recruitment careers, are happy to admit they're not reinventing the wheel. Instead they focus on offering first-class care, going out and meeting clients to get a better idea of what they want and match them to the best possible candidate.
Success has been shared across the business; staff have even been whisked away to Barcelona and New York to celebrate key milestones.
Having started out in the heart of London, Forsyth Barnes has since expanded into Nottingham and now into Leeds, which will be the focus of major expansion over the coming months. Ahmad and Parsons are also ramping up their sports division and plan to open an office in New York, as they push towards their target of 100% average year-on-year growth.
In addition to their ambitious expansion plans, the co-founders are keen to nurture the next generation of talent. Forsyth Barnes also runs its own academy, offering training for graduates to become recruitment consultants and rise through the company's ranks.
Little wonder that Forsyth Barnes has been recognised for its 'Commitment to People Development' at the 2017 East Midlands Chamber Awards – where Parsons picked up the Entrepreneur of the Year gong. The firm has also been recognised by Startups.co.uk before, having been named the 11th best start-up in the country for 2018.


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Home / News & media website / News / 90-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Degree
90-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FINALLY GETS DEGREE
Joyce DeFauw started her first year at university in 1951. She attended Northern Illinois University and planned to finish her degree.
But, then she met a man and after three and a half years of studying, she decided to drop out.
Now, 71 years after she dropped out, she graduated from the same university. Not only is this a remarkable story because she managed to go back and finish the degree that she started, but Joyce is now 90 years old.
At least the man she left college for was worth it. They got married in 1955 and had three children together. Don Freeman Sr. passed away and Joyce then remarried five years later.
With her late husband Roy DeFauw, she had another six children, including two sets of twins.
Joyce is now the proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Just before Covid, Joyce shared her disappointment with her kids over the fact that she never finished her degree. Her kids then encouraged her to go back to the same university which Joyce did.
This time around it was much different though. She didn't attend any classes in person, but rather behind a computer screen from her retirement home.
It was Joyce's first computer and her kids had to show her how to use it. Even though Covid Joyce managed to get her degree this time.
Her comment? "It's nice to finish something you started."
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This articwe wists events rewated to raiw transport dat occurred in 1864.
The Centraw Pacific Raiwroad hires its first Chinese workers. One of dem, Hung Wah, wiww go on to command de wargest and wongest-working work crew on de CPRR.
January 10 – The Iwwinois Centraw, Cowumbus and Indianapowis and Richmond and Covington raiwroads sign an agreement for joint operation as de Great Centraw Line between Cowumbus, Ohio, and Indianapowis, Indiana, headed by de Indiana Centraw Raiwway.
January 13 – Samuew C. Pomeroy succeeds Cyrus K. Howwiday as president of de Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Raiwway.
June 3 – The first revenue trains operate over de Centraw Pacific Raiwroad between Sacramento, Cawifornia and Newcastwe, Cawifornia.
June 29 – St-Hiwaire train disaster, Bewoeiw, Quebec, Canada: 99 kiwwed when an immigrant train faiws to stop at an open swing bridge and fawws into de Richewieu River.
Juwy – Samuew Marsh succeeds Nadaniew Marsh for a second term as president of de Erie Raiwroad.
Juwy 2 – The Nordern Pacific Raiwway is chartered to buiwd a nordern transcontinentaw raiwroad in de United States.
Juwy 9 – Franz Muwwer kiwws Thomas Briggs in a Norf London Raiwway train, de first British raiwway murder.
August 24 - The United States Postaw Service inaugurates de first raiwway post office route in de United States when Chicago Assistant Postmaster George B. Armstrong audorizes de route on de Chicago and Norf Western Raiwway between Chicago and Cwinton, Iowa.
October – Robert H. Berdeww succeeds Samuew Marsh as president of de Erie Raiwroad.
Cornewius Vanderbiwt acqwires de Hudson River Raiwroad.
Murray, Dougaw and Company, water to become part of American Car and Foundry, is founded in Miwton, Pennsywvania.
February 6 – George Jay Gouwd I, ewdest son of Jay Gouwd, president of de Denver and Rio Grande Raiwroad and de Western Pacific Raiwroad (d. 1923).
June 8 – Herbert Wiwwiam Garratt, Engwish steam wocomotive buiwder and inventor of de Garratt wocomotive type (d. 1913).
Juwy 15 – Frankwin Knight Lane, Interstate Commerce Commission commissioner 1905–1913, chairman of same in 1913, is born (d. 1921).
October 23 – Victor Spencer, 1st Viscount Churchiww, chairman of de Great Western Raiwway (Great Britain) 1908–1934 (d. 1934).
Stephen H. Long, American steam wocomotive mechanicaw engineer who hewped buiwd de Bawtimore and Ohio Raiwroad (b. 1784).
Waters, Lawrence Leswie (1950). Steew Traiws to Santa Fe. Lawrence, Kansas: University of Kansas Press.
White, John H. History of de American wocomotive.
^ Chew, Wm. F. "Namewess Buiwders of de Transcontinentaw Raiwroad" (PDF). , pp. 37 ff. 2004.
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^ Irving, H. B. (1986). "The first raiwway murder". In Goodman, Jonadan (ed.). The Raiwway Murders. London: Sphere. pp. 13–35. ISBN 0-7221-3871-7.
^ "History of de United States Postaw Service 1775–1993: The Postaw Rowe in U.S. Devewopment". United States Postaw Service. Archived from de originaw on August 15, 2005. Retrieved August 28, 2005.
^ "Herbert Wiwwiam Garratt". Apriw 27, 2004. Archived from de originaw on 15 February 2005. Retrieved February 9, 2005.
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