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That huge iMac Pro upgrade we're waiting for could come this June
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Analyst Ross Young says he thinks Apple will launch a mini-LED iMac Pro in June.
The new machine is set to use Apple silicon and sit above the current 24-inch iMac.
This is just one of many new Macs set for a 2022 launch.
Apple's rumored iMac Pro refresh now looks set for a June 2022 appearance with a fancy new mini-LED screen in tow. That's according to an industry analyst who specializes in display technology.
That analyst is DSCC's Ross Young who took to Twitter to answer a question about whether we could see a new iMac Pro sooner rather than later. In response, Young said that a mini-LED iMac Pro "could launch in June" and while some believe that the display technology will be more old school, he expects it to be much more impressive. Think 1,000 zones and more than 4,000 individual LEDs.
MiniLED iMac Pro could launch in June. Some observers said no MiniLEDs, but we hear around 1000 zones and over 4000 miniLEDs.MiniLED iMac Pro could launch in June. Some observers said no MiniLEDs, but we hear around 1000 zones and over 4000 miniLEDs.— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) February 14, 2022February 14, 2022
It now seems likely that the new iMac Pro will replace the old one as well as the 27-inch iMac, leaving the 24-inch version as the only standard iMac in the lineup. The new iMac Pro will of course run Apple silicon, although exactly which chips will be used remains to be seen.
The new iMac Pro is far from the only Mac we will be treated to this year. New MacBook Air and Mac mini products are expected, while new MacBook Pro notebooks are also on the horizon. On top of all of that, new iPad Air and iPhone SE announcements are imminent if rumors are accurate.
Given the Mac Pro's current lack of Apple silicon refresh a new iMac Pro will likely be the best Mac for professionals who don't want a portable machine. At least until we do see that expected Mac Pro refresh at some point in the future.
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This sucks to be honest. I want a 27" iMac but not a Pro. I don't need the cost and to be honest the processing power and such that they will put behind it. Basically I was a 27" version of the current 24".
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Cooking has come a long way over the past few centuries. We are no longer limited to cooking over a fire, and the range of food available today is amazing to say the least. People are now deep frying turkeys and ice cream, cooking food in aluminum foil and microwaving dinners before the big game. Another new trend, at least over the past several years, is sous-vide.
Sous-vide literally translates to mean "under vacuum." It is a way to cook food by heating it over a long period of time. Although the method of cooking is similar to a slow cooker or crock pot, sous-vide uses lower temperatures. Essentially food is placed in an airtight bag, or vacuum sealed bag, and cooked in hot water (around 140°F or 60°C).
This method of cooking was created by Georges Pralus in the mid 1970s in Roanne, France. He discovered that cooking food in this manner allowed the food to maintain its original appearance and texture, which appealed to customers. It also helped maintain flavor, improving the flavor of the food.
Although sous-vide has been around for 30+ years, it is beginning to grow in popularity. Many amateur cooks are now experimenting with different recipes and ingredients to create new cuisines. Many people like to simply create several meals in bulk quantity, vacuum seal them and freeze them for later cooking.
There are now even cook books available online offering sous-vide recipes and cooking tips. A few items cooked using sous-vide include turkey, beef brisket, pork chops, eggs, ribs and much more.
Sous-vide can be done with a wide range of vacuum sealers, including both chamber and external models. When dealing with liquids, one does still have to be careful not to make a mess. Chamber sealers have been found to be cleaner due to the way the bag is sealed and the air is removed. Once the food, meat, liquids and vegetables are placed in the bag, the air can be removed and the bag sealed. Office Zone carries a wide variety of vacuum food sealers that can be found here.
opportunities are simply schemes to take your money. However, I do have some good news for you about envelope stuffing jobs. You can actually make a fair amount of money on the side if you have the right equipment. Office Zone carries a wide assortment of envelope stuffing machines that can handle most mailing tasks.
Actually, the industry term for such a machine is a letter folder/inserter, but we don't want to split hairs here. What we want to do is let you know that these machines will literally save you hundreds of hours of tedious work folding letters, stuffing envelopes, and licking them shut.
Indeed, folder/inserters require a significant investment up front. However, these machines are not commonly found in most office environments. This creates a perfect opportunity for you to create and market a letter folding and stuffing service to your local business area.
What do companies typically mail that would require such a machine? Most need to mail out multiple items in a No. 10-sized envelope. There's usually an 8-1/2″ x 11″ letter, business reply card, business reply envelope, some sort of flyer or brochure … you get the picture. Huge cost savings happen when labor is slashed processing a direct mail campaign consisting of folding letters, inserting them into an envelope, and then licking the envelopes shut.
Yes, there are a lot of envelope stuffing con artists out there, but you really can create a legitimate small service business helping local clients with their mailing needs with a letter folding/inserting machine. Be sure to contact Office Zone to talk to a letter folding, inserting machine specialist for more details.
If you'd like to keep your paper shredder running like a brand new machine, then you need to oil it with paper shredder oil. Shredder oil simply smooths out the daily wear and tear your paper shredder endures when it's used. Office Zone recommends you oil your shredder at least every time you change the bag, or each time you empty the shred bin container. Cross cut shredders require more frequent lubrication than strip cut models, however.
Oiling a shredder is simply done by squirting a thin, zigzag pattern layer of shredder oil on a sheet of paper. Then, shred the oil-soaked paper with your shredder. Turn off the shredder and run it in reverse mode for a few seconds. This helps evenly distribute the oil onto the shredder heads.
Use only light-grade lubricants formulated specifically for paper shredders. Other oil grades could cause problems with the operation of your shredder, thus voiding the warranty. Consistently using paper shredder oil preserves the cutting heads of your shredder and other moving parts, thus extending the life of your machine for years to come.
What Is A Bankers Box And What Is It Used For?
and filing needs: Bankers Boxes.
What are bankers boxes, you say? They simply help you keep important documents and files in your office stored and organized in an efficient way. We recently added a new bankers box line from Fellowes called the Bankers Box High-Stak Storage Drawer.
These storage drawers, or bankers boxes, can stack up to 10 units high. You can lock them together vertically and horizontally. The boxes, designed to withstand day-to-day usage, are constructed with corrugated cardboard and metal brackets. The box supportive frames make it easy for full drawers to open and close with ease. You can view our entire line of bankers boxes, and other related items, here.
that need a semi-professional look, then comb and coil binding machines may be the answer.
Comb binding machines are relatively simple to set up and operate. Most models let you punch a set number of sheets and then join, or bind, them together with a binding element — in this case a plastic binding comb. The biggest advantage of using a comb binding machine is cost savings. Comb binding machines are easy on your budget and so are the binding supplies. The punching and binding process with comb binding machines is quick and simple, when compared to other binding methods.
Coil binding machines enhance the overall appearance of your document. Do you remember those old spiral wire notebooks from your school days?
Well, coil binding looks very similar, except the coil itself is now made of plastic. Plastic is much more durable than metal. It's nearly impossible to crush and it keeps its shape almost indefinitely.
Another factor to keep in mind with coil binding is time. It does take more time to punch and then bind your documents with a coil binding machine. However, the end result is well worth it. And, with a little experience you will be able to punch and bind most documents in a short amount of time.
Comb and coil binding machines are available in manual and electric-powered models. Our next blog entry will examine wire binding machines, a popular binding method used today that gives your documents a highly professional look. Be sure to take a closer look at Office Zone's comb and coil binding machines today.
Foil Stamping Machines: What's The Best Model For You?
onto books, especially leather-bound books such as a Bible. High schools often foil stamp a student's name onto their yearbook. You can also stamp pencils, napkins, matchbooks, photographs, award ribbons and much more.
Foil stamping systems come in a wide variety of formats and sizes for different volumes and styles of printing. Office Zone offers both manual and pneumatic foil stamping machines.
Consider what you will need to stamp and estimate your production volume. You definitely want to avoid purchasing a foil stamping system that will not handle the volume and types of jobs you need to do.
Where do you want to place your foil stamper? Office Zone has both countertop and floor models. With some models you'll need space and access to compressed air. If you have a home office, be sure to keep your machine out of reach from children.
with the simple push of a button or foot pedal.
Most foil stamp models are available with various type holders. Foil stamp type holders are adjustable and hold the lettering or other symbols in the machine. Type holders come in different sizes and shapes, depending on how much lettering you plan to use.
A friendly customer service rep at Office Zone will can help you pick the correct foil stamping machine for your needs.
Have you heard of Dynafold paper folding machines? No? Well, chances are you've probably seen one of these best-selling models in an office or copy shop, but didn't know it was a Dynafold. The style of a Dynafold chassis won't win any design awards. The look and feel is something out of the 1970's. Most Dynafold letter folders have a light tan-colored body with a trademark orange horizontal stripe.
But looks can be deceiving. Dynafold letter folders may be weak on design, but they are tough enough to handle most paper folding jobs. Some prefer a fully automatic paper folding machine that adjusts the folding plates and other minor settings.
You won't find any fancy automatic features such as these on a Dynafold. But not to worry, Dynafold letter folders are simple to set up and operate. Some of our customers tell us that they had their machine up in running right out of the box in minutes.
The Dynafold paper folders are a popular choice with our customer service staff, thanks to the machine's reliable track record. This means that very few of the Dynafold models that leave our building ever come back.
If you're looking for consistent performance in a paper folding machine and not concerned about how attractive it is, then be sure to take a closer look at the Dynafold letter folder line. Office Zone proudly carries all Dynafold models. You can view them here.
We often hear the following question: "What's the best paper shredder out there?" We typically follow that query up with one of our own: "That depends, what are you shredding?" If you plan to do some light-duty paper shredding at home, typically in a home office, then any one of our Home Office & Deskside Shredders will do.
However, if you have a slightly tougher job in mind, like shredding CD's, DVD's, ID badges, and so on, then one of our CD and DVD shredders should work. If you're working in an office and your shredding needs are high, then a Departmental Heavy Duty Paper Shredder is the right choice for you.
Do you work for the government? If so, most government offices have high-security shredding standards, especially in the military. Be sure to take a look at our wide selection of High Security Paper Shredders. These reach all the way to shred level 6, the most secure shredding level available today.
Finally, if you have enormous shredding requirements, the kind of shredding that that requires large waste bins or an outside shredding service, then you may want to consider an Industrial Paper Shredder. Be sure to take a closer look at one of the largest paper shredder selections available online today, only at Office Zone.
Employee time clocks are a critical necessity in today's business environment. Employee time clocks are used to keep track of time worked, overtime and payroll. Most systems are easy to set up and install. The most popular model of time clock system used today is the old tried and tested punch system. Most of these machines are simple to use.
Today, biometric time clocks are rapidly growing in popularity. They use a unique identifier to log an employee in and out of work. These are time clocks that scan a biological part of an employee to sign in and out of work, typically the scan of an index finger. Biometric time clocks may be found in small to large organizations. With biometric time systems, there is no longer the need for a traditional punch card.
Another benefit of converting to biometric employee time technology is the elimination of buddy punching. Buddy punching, a common problem with most businesses, happens when a fellow employee punches in and out of work for another employee. This money-saving feature alone makes biometric time clocks worth the investment. Be sure to visit Office Zone today to view our entire selection of employee time clocks.
If your office hosts several events, such as training workshops, seminars, or other special meetings, then seating requirements are no doubt a concern. You may need chairs that are easy set up, take down and store, and stay out your way when not in use. Stackable chairs just may be the answer. Now, you can not only easily and comfortably seat attendees at special events such as these, but you can conserve valuable office space as well.
Office Zone carries several easy-to-store stackable chair models. We have a wide variety of styles, designs and colors that you may choose from. Most chairs are built on sturdy metal frames that provide optimum support. These versatile stackable chairs may also be used in offices, lobbies, waiting rooms, conference rooms, foyers, halls and more. Some chairs are equipped with padding and available with several covering options including fabric and vinyl. Formed plastic stackable chairs are a popular choice as well. Be sure to take a look at our selection of stackable chairs today.


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Resort in Maldives offers AntiGravity Yoga
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Four Seasons Resort Maldives is the first resort in Asia to offer Christopher Harrison's groundbreaking and gravity-defying yoga technique. The Four Seasons Resort has built an impressive hexagonal yoga pavilion – in a private jungle clearing – dedicated to The AntiGravity Experience.
The creator and founder of this yoga, fitness, and entertainment brand, AntiGravity, is Christopher Harrison.
In addition to his yoga and fitness techniques, Harrison has created entertainment productions from the Olympics, to Broadway to Disney Films. AntiGravity also performed at the Inauguration of President Obama. AntiGravity's headquarters and Advanced Teacher Training Institute is currently situated in midtown Manhattan with a branch also in Chiang Mai, Thailand and a dedicated theater in Orlando, FL.
The Harrison AntiGravity Hammocks are utilized to allow the participants to perform zero-compression inverted asanas, relieving the body of all its compression strains while releasing a wave of happy hormones. Recommendations and high praise has been received from people of all ages, body types and abilities who appreciate both the therapeutic nature and the sensation of flying.
"AntiGravity Yoga is new, exciting, incredibly beneficial, and aligns perfectly with the Landaa philosophy," explains the Resort's Director of Spa Sandie Johannessen. "In our constant pursuit for youth, it's a great way to have fun while working out – leaving you feeling both powerful and fabulous. It's a great way to get the kinks out after a long flight and the relaxation meditation at the end of the practice, cocooned in the hammock, is pure bliss."
To accommodate the spa and resort industry, Harrison has created special class designs that embody an AntiGravity Experience accessible to everyone. "It is about reconnecting the body and mind, and rediscovering balance – a process that is accelerated by the incredible natural surrounds of Landaa Giraavaru," says Christopher Harrison, who personally travelled to the Resort to train its yogis.
Rediscovering and exploring wellness is what the facility is all about, and the award-winning Ayurvedic Retreat and Spa of The Four Seasons, according to spa designer Luisa Anderson, is providing new wings for the exploration of the dynamics of wellbeing.
Photo courtesy AntiGravity Fitness.

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The depA collective was created in Porto in 2009. It is now run by Carlos Azevedo, João Crisóstomo and Luís Sobral and its staff covers the areas of architecture and the social sciences.
depA is focused on researching architectural practice through active listening on the idiosyncrasies of each project. There is a specific commitment to the dimension of time in the interventions: ranging from the interpretation of existing structures and architectural heritage to the open and progressive reintegration of spatial systems.
Some examples are the Casa da Cultura de Pinhel (Pinhel House of Culture), winner of the prize for best museum practice and an honourable mention by the Portuguese Association of Museology (2016), Casa do Rosário (Rosário House), winner of the Concreta Under 40 award (2017), honourable mention in the Nuno Teotónio Pereira prize in 2019 and honourable mention in the João de Almada Prize in 2019 and the Pavilhão do Lago (Lake Pavilion), winner of the FAD awards, in 2018.
Alongside this depA seeks to keep its practices and investigations relevant by taking part in competitions, which are special moments for wide-ranging and compelling research. Among them is the first prize achieved for the design of the Santiago Ydañez Museum of Contemporary Art (2010), in Jaén, Spain; the second place in the public tender for the renewal of Quinta de Baixo (2014), in Porto, and the first place for the design of the Mechanized Pedestrian Paths(2017), in collaboration with Pablo Pita architects, which will connect the riverside area of Porto to the upper town.
The collective has also designed more artistically focused projects that challenge the approach to architectural techniques, as well as being catalysts to a more pluralistic and cross-disciplinary conceptualisation. It was invited to design the set of the Fórum do Futuro (Forum of the Future) in 2018 and, that same year, Pavilhão do Lago (Lake Pavilion), built at Serralves Park as part of the 32nd São Paulo Bienalle - 'Incerteza Viva' (Living Uncertainty), was selected to be exhibited at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, as part of the 2018 Biennale di Venezia, while Sulco (2019) is part of the Desencaminharte project, which recognises and values artistic production in the Alto Minho region of Portugal. Alongside these projects, depA has also worked with Daniel Steegman, Lais Myrrha and Dayana Lucas, in close collaboration for the production of their projects.
In 2019, depA was awarded the tender for the curatorship of the Portuguese representation at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, in 2020, with the In Conflict project.
Ângela Meireles
Master degree in Architecture, from FAUP (University of Porto), 2016, with an erasmus scholarship given for an exchange year with AA Mendrisio, in Switzerland. In 2015, completed an academic internship on SAM Architekten AG studio, in Zurique.
a.meireles@depa.pt
Carlos Azevedo
depA's co-founder architect, in 2009. Holds a master degree from DARQ (University of Coimbra), 2009. Had an exchange year under Erasmus program on Delft Technical University in Netherlands. Between 2007 and 2012 has worked with José Gigante Arquitecto atelier, developing various projects in Portugal and abroad, in partnership or co-authorship. From 2012 to 2014, worked for MVCC Arquitectos and BalmondStudio atelier, in London.
c.azevedo@depa.pt
Master degree in Architecture, from FAUP (Porto University) in 2015, with a scholarship to study at the ENSA-PB, Paris Belleville. Completed an academic internship in La Galerie d'Architecture, in Paris, 2013. In the same year was set-up and production assistent for the Lisbon Architecture Triennial. Between 2014 and 2016, worked for Garcia & Albuquerque Arquitectos (Oporto) and from 2016 with the architect José Almeida. Until 2018 worked, as well, for João Paulo Loureiro office.
f.pinto@depa.pt
Hugo Silva
Master degree in Architecture, from Coimbra University.
Between 2018 and 2019 worked for António Bettencourt.
In 2019 he also worked for Lima e Paixão in competitions.
In 2020 completed an professional internship on João Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto.
h.silva@depa.pt
Joana Dias
Holds a master degree from FAUP, with one year spent at Instituto
Universitario di Architettura di Venezia (IUAV) through Erasmus programme, in 2013/2014.
Between 2016 and 2020 has worked with several companies like Cirurgias Urbanas II – Arquitectura e Reabilitação and MAG – Marques de Aguiar Arquitectura e Urbanismo.
j.dias@depa.pt
João Crisóstomo
depA's co-founder architect, in 2009. Holds a master degree from DARQ (University of Coimbra), 2009. Had an exchange year under Erasmus program at Delft Technical University in Netherlands. Director of NU Magazine in 2007/2008. Until 2012 worked for Pedra Líquida atelier, developing projects in partnership or co-authorship, with special focus on rehabilitation projects. Until 2014, worked for MVCC Arquitectos and BalmondStudio atelier. Is a guest teacher at Coimbra University since 2018.
j.crisostomo@depa.pt
Luís Sobral
depA's co-founder architect, in 2009. Holds a master degree from DARQ (University of Coimbra), 2009. Had an exchange year under Erasmus program on École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, on Switzerland. In 2007 worked in José Gigante Arquitecto atelier and, between 2008 and 2015 worked for Pedra Líquida atelier, developing projects in partnership or co-authorship, with special focus on rehabilitation projects. Is a guest teacher at University of Coimbra since 2018.
l.sobral@depa.pt
Manuel Vilaça
Has a master degree from Coimbra University - Architecture Department. Received an erasmus scholarship to study at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, in Chile. In 2018 worked with Jorge Teixeira Dias Architects.
m.vilaca@depa.pt
Margarida Leitão
Holds a master degree from DARQ (University of Coimbra) and made an exchange year through erasmus program in NTNU, Norway. Has a degree in advanced studies in Architectonic Heritage, from FAUP (University of Porto). Between 2010 and 2014 worked with Joaquim Portela Arquitectos atelier, Clínica de
Arquitectura and António Portugal e Manuel Reis Arquitectos e Associados office.
m.leitao@depa.pt
Pedro Miranda
Has a master degree from DARQ, University of Coimbra and received an
erasmus scholarship to study at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, in Chile. In 2018 worked with Jorge Teixeira Dias Architects.
p.miranda@depa.pt


Since the mid-1990s, Fuss & O'Neill has provided a range of engineering services to Eversource and its individual operating units to help the company maintain compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. Our work in CT, MA, and NH has required the coordination of many regulatory agencies including MassDEP and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Projects have included environmental assessments for real estate holdings and land acquisitions by the utilities, and preparation of environmental compliance documents for utility-owned facilities.
We developed design plans to manage soil and groundwater from construction activities, and coordinated environmental response actions to meet MA Contingency Plan requirements. Our experts performed botanical and wetland surveys and mitigation plans in an effort develop best management practices for the company.
Our breadth of engineering services has helped Eversource address the complex regulation challenges of the energy industry.


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Biden delays release of JFK assassination files
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The White House said the national archivist needs more time for a review into that redaction, which was slowed by the pandemic
The White House said on Friday it would delay the release of long-classified documents related to the assassination of US President John F Kennedy.
President Joe Biden wrote in a statement that the remaining files "shall be withheld from full public disclosure" until December 15 next year nearly 60 years after Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, Texas in 1963.
In 2018, former president Donald Trump released several thousand secret files on the assassination, but withheld others on national security grounds.
The White House said the national archivist needs more time for a review into that redaction, which was slowed by the pandemic.
Biden also said the delay was "necessary to protect against identifiable harm to the military defense, intelligence operations, law enforcement, or the conduct of foreign relations" and that this "outweighs the public interest in immediate disclosure."
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The assassination of the 46-year-old president was a "profound national tragedy" that "continues to resonate in American history and in the memories of so many Americans who were alive on that terrible day," the statement said.
A 10-month investigation led by then-Supreme Court chief justice Earl Warren concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald, a former Marine who had lived in the Soviet Union, acted alone when he fired on Kennedy's motorcade.
But the Commission's investigation was criticized for being incomplete, with a Congressional committee later concluding that Kennedy was "probably assassinated as a result of a conspiracy."
US law requires that all government records on the assassination be disclosed "to enable the public to become fully informed."
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Agriculture is one of the main pillars of the national economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, the agricultural sector uses about 90% of the total water consumed in the Kingdom.
The agricultural sector receives direct and indirect support from the government through loans, agricultural land and petroleum derivatives. But despite that, Saudi Arabia imports most of its food from abroad amounting to around 100 billion riyals.
Production of crop breeds of high productivity and quality and of limited water consumption by development of genetic technologies.
Development of technologies that contribute to water consumption rationalization in agriculture such as a new design of greenhouses.
Working with the concerned bodies to develop agricultural policies which contribute to the best consumption of water in the agricultural sector.
Production of barley fodder of high production and quality, and limited water consumption through aqua agricultural technologies and tissue agriculture.
To accelerate work on these projects and to obtain quality outputs within a short period, a food security program has been launched for agricultural technologies in desert areas. This program aims to develop agricultural technologies to realize sustainable food security for the Kingdom, and to enhance economic development in collaboration with several government bodies, universities and agricultural companies.


Are you that person in work meeting, who doesn't contribute new ideas right away? I can be! I definitely like to process any new information I've gained and come back with ideas later in the day then at the end of work meetings.
If this sounds like you then you are probably a work introvert. I recently read the book: The Secret Life of Introverts: Our Hidden World and it changed my way of thinking about this "problem".
The book had this phrase in it: "Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too "quiet," "shy," "boring," or "awkward"?" My thoughts after reading that passage were: yes, yes, and yes.
I don't consider myself shy and I definitely don't come off as a shy girl to most people in my personal life, if anything I'm quite outgoing. I have dear friends, I love spending time with family and meeting new people, BUT when it comes to expressing my inner thoughts and ideas in a work setting, I can get a little awkward.
One of the reasons, why I love writing is because I find that in writing I can articulate my thoughts with more depth, as oppose to a one on one conversation. That's why I love email more than meetings and a text message over a phone call. I can always reference back to an email or chat when I'm asked to do a task, as oppose to asking my manager over and over again to confirm the steps of a task. Most bosses will tell you that it is ok to ask a lot of questions, yet when you do they look at you like you're an idiot for asking so many questions, when in reality you're not an idiot, you just wanna get the job right the first time around.
I'm someone who has awful short-term memory (just call me Dory) and if I'm put on the spot at a work meeting, I'll often stutter and cringe because all of my bright ideas are stuck in my long-term memory and they take a while to pop on by. It's not because I'm incompetent, quite the contrary to be honest, I'm someone who is bright, has tons of ideas, and facts to back up my work pleas (toots own horn, lol). This book was definitely an eye-opener, I needed to hear there are other people like me who struggle with awkwardness in the work place (thank god for coworkers who make you feel normal)!
"You don't have to be perfect." Let go of expectations of how you should act or how you should be perceived by your peers. Show up, try your best and remember to be yourself. Just because you have a more quiet demeanor doesn't mean you have to pretend to be an outgoing loud extrovert, realize that you have great strengths and you provide a lot for your company. Be true to who you are. The more you value yourself, the more other will value you as well. It starts with you.
"Prepare for meetings ahead of time." In most jobs public speaking cannot be escaped. I can't stress enough how important it is to over prepare for meetings, especially if you have a boss who expects you to contribute an opinion to each meeting. Prepping will help you avoid feeling the mini anxiety attack of being put on the spot in front of people.
Again, I am only introverted when it comes to work. I like to listen and then execute. I'm pretty outgoing in my personal life, and talkative during lunch with my work buddies. Also, there are definitely times when I crave solace from my loved ones, but having "me" time to decompress in my personal life is definitely much more attainable than having "me" time at work. Companies pay you to be there. Here's wishing that "work from home" was the norm at all companies!
Buy The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside our Hidden World here.


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Seniors Named Academic All Americans
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Agnes Irwin seniors India Dixon and Brynne Pergolini were named Academic All Americans in diving and swimming, respectively, on March 29.
The Academic All American Award recognizes student-athletes that have made an impact on their school team and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Over 342,294 students are involved in aquatics at the high school level in the United States, and approximately 2 percent of these students are recognized as high school All Americans. "Both India and Brynne are four-year members of the Agnes Irwin Swim and Dive team, and have contributed to the team's success in the Inter-Ac and at Easterns during their careers," said Agnes Irwin Athletic Director Courtney Lubbe.


Eat, Drink and Sleep Baseball: Brad Lidge sidelined for a few days?
Philadelphia Phillies closer has some inflammation in his right knee, on which he had surgery before the start of last season.
He will rest it for a few days and hope to avoid a stint on the disabled list.
"We're trying to get rid of it as fast as possible," Lidge said Monday night. "It's frustrating, but I missed a few games last year at the start of the season, and when I came back I felt great. If I have to do the same thing this year, miss a couple of games, that's OK."
While he says an MRI shows there is no structural damage, he has felt discomfort since the Colorado series (April 10-12).
Lidge has four saves, one blown save and an ERA of 7.27 in his nine appearances this season.


My mother taught me an important lesson when I was young. While I was growing up Mom worked as a cleaning woman at a local hospital. Everything had to be clean. What did we use to do the cleaning at home? Most often it was Vinegar and baking soda. I will touch on the baking soda on another post but wanted to share some tips especially since it is spring cleaning season. Vinegar is a great way to clean on a budget and stay toxic free as well.
Why vinegar? Vinegar is a weak form of acetic acid that forms through the fermentation of sugars or starches. It is completely edible, and cannot harm your stomach. And we are fortunate as many things can be cleaned using it.
I have 2 spray bottles for my vinegar: One is a mix of 50% vinegar and 50%water, the other straight up vinegar.
1. When washing them greasy dishes, add just a few tablespoons to your dishwater. It cuts the grease.
2. Got a dishwasher? Vinegar reduces soap build up, so throw a cup of vinegar in your dishwasher and let it run a full (empty) cycle once a month or so.
3.Clean and disinfect your wood cutting boards by rubbing them with vinegar. If your board has groves you can soak it for 10 minutes.
4. Clean your microwave: Place a microwave-safe bowl with 2 cups water, 1/2 cup vinegar inside the microwave and microwave on full power for 3-4 minutes (it needs to boil). Keep your microwave closed for a few minutes to allow the steam to loosen the grit and grime, then open your microwave and clean.
5. A mix of salt and vinegar will clean tea and coffee stains from your china.
6. Have hard water stains on your faucet? Put vinegar on a cloth and let it sit on the back of your facet, and it will help you get rid of them.
7. Deodorize your sink drains: Pour a cup down your drain, let stand about thirty minutes, then run cold water.
8.Wipe your hands with vinegar after chopping. It will remove strong scents like onion and garlic, as well as stains from fruit juices.
9.Vinegar is an excellent cleaner for all kitchen surfaces – counters, refrigerators, stovetops.
10.To keep ants away, spray vinegar along doorways, windowsills, countertops – anywhere that ants are likely to appear. If you find an ant trail (path that ants use repeatedly), clean it with vinegar.
11.Clean the fridge by using a solution of equal parts water and vinegar.
12. Clean and shine no-wax vinyl or linoleum floors: Mix 1 gallon of water with 1/2 cup vinegar in a bucket, then mop or scrub your floor with the solution.
13.Clean the toilet rim: Put straight 5% vinegar in a squirt bottle and use it to clean the rim of the toilet. It disinfects, too.
14. Prevent mold and mildew in the shower: Wipe down tile or Formica shower walls with a sponge or cloth dampened with water and vinegar. The vinegar will clean the walls and inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.
15.To remove corrosion or chemical build-up from showerheads, soak in vinegar overnight.
16.To decrease lint on clothing and keep our brights brighter, add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle.
17. For cleaning cloth diapers add 1 cup of distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle, it gets rid of uric acid and remove both lingering stains and smells.
18. Got a smoker in the house? To remove the smell of smoke from clothing, add a cup of vinegar to a tub of hot water. Let clothing hang in the same room for several hours.
19.Many stains can be tackled with vinegar: coffee, chocolate, ketchup, jam, cola, wine. Gently rub stain with vinegar, then wash.
20. Have a scorched iron? Clean it with a mix of salt and vinegar.
21. Take grease off suede by dipping an old toothbrush in vinegar. Gently brush the affected area.
22.To remove soap residue from the washing machine, run an empty (no laundry) cycle with one cup vinegar added.
23.To keep cats off windowsills or other surfaces, spray with vinegar. This will also keep them from scratching upholstery (spray an unnoticeable area of the fabric first to make sure the vinegar doesn't cause a stain).
24.Has your dog had a run in with a skunk? Vinegar will take care of the smell better than tomato juice. Using vinegar diluted 50% with water, rub the dog's fur. Rinse with warm water. Repeat as needed.
25. Have a fishbowl? You can eliminate the ugly deposits by rubbing them with a cloth dipped in vinegar. Make sure you rinse well.
26.Polish your car: Rub vinegar on chrome to clean and shine it.
27.Clean rust from your tools by soaking them in vinegar overnight.
28.Clean windows: Mix 1 cup vinegar with 5 cups water, and you've got a great window cleaner. If you must have blue window cleaner, just a few drops of blue food coloring.
29.Got a stinky room. Leave a bowl of vinegar in it overnight.
30. For spills on carpet, use a sponge or cloth to soak up as much liquid as possible. Then spray with a mixture of half vinegar, half water. Let stand for about two minutes, then blot with towel or sponge. Repeat as needed.
31.To get rid of stickers or decals moisten with vinegar. Let sit for at least ten minutes, then remove.
32.To clean wood paneling, use a mixture of 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 2 cups warm water. Apply to paneling with a soft cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
33.Polish patent leather purses and shoes: Place vinegar on a clean cloth, then rub over patent leather. Wipe dry with another clean cloth.
34.Have a stubborn ring from wet glasses being placed on the wood furniture? It can be removed by rubbing with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and olive oil. Rub with the grain and polish for the best results.
35. Clean your glasses: Place a drop of vinegar on the lens, then rub with a cotton cloth.


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The DARPA AlphaDogfight was a 2019–2020 DARPA program that pitted computers using F-16 flight simulators against one another. The computers were managed by eight teams of humans, which competed in a single-round elimination for the right to battle a skilled human dogfighter. Heron Systems corporation wrote a deep reinforcement learning software tool that bested the human pilot by a score of 5–0. The tournament program was managed by the Applied Physics Laboratory. The trials took place in October 2019 and January 2020 while the finals were held in August 2020.

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Hello to everyone watching this. My name is Madina. It might be silly to record yourself on camera, but I have no choice. I am going mad – you can easily go mad if you live my life.
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Darling Homes Announces Grand Opening of New Home Collection at Windsong Ranch
Darling Homes, a leading Texas homebuilder, announced its latest collection of new homes at Windsong Ranch debuted on Nov. 11.
Eight open floor plans will be available, ranging in size from approximately 2,500 to 3,900 square feet and offering three to five bedrooms, plus a den or bonus room, and three-car garages.
This collection offers the unique opportunity to blend the level of craftsmanship homebuyers have come to expect from Darling Homes with a fantastic master-planned community within the coveted Prosper school district.
Prosper, Texas (PRWEB) November 14, 2014
Positioned amidst the lush meadows of Prosper, the 2,030-acre master-planned community of Windsong Ranch also currently features Darling Homes' popular 61-foot home collection. The new home collection will complement the original home collection with larger floor plans that share the top-notch amenities available at Windsong Ranch.
Eight open floor plans will be available, ranging in size from approximately 2,500 square feet to 3,900 square feet and offering three to five bedrooms, plus a den or bonus room, and three-car garages. Prices start in the low $400,000s.
"This collection offers the unique opportunity to blend the level of craftsmanship homebuyers have come to expect from Darling Homes with a fantastic master-planned community within the coveted Prosper school district," said Shawn Cate, vice president of sales and marketing for the company's Dallas division.
Open living areas and numerous options within each floor plan offer the ability for homebuyers to design a functional home tailored to their specific tastes and needs.
Darling Homes will model the 5040 floor plan, which offers approximately 3,400 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms, a family room with a fireplace open to a gourmet kitchen with island and dining area. Available options include a wet bar, media room, hearth room and more.
The master-planned community has already made waves with its more than 600 acres of parks, green spaces, lakes and creeks available to residents. In addition, Windsong Ranch offers access to a first-class amenity center in The Commons, positioned on a hilltop overlooking a spectacular lake with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside.
The Commons also offers fitness facilities, a resort-style pool, lap pool, cabanas, kids' spray park and much more. The Commons sits adjacent to The Esplanade, perfect for community gatherings and events, and Windsong Café. The Cafe offers a perfect place for family and friends to gather to plan the day's activities or to simply catch up after a fun day in the community.
Windsong Ranch is located west of the Dallas North Tollway on Highway 380 in Prosper, providing convenient access to DFW and Love Field Airports via the Tollway and Highway 121 and served by the prestigious Prosper ISD.
Area schools include Rucker Elementary, Rogers Middle School, Reynolds Middle School, and Prosper High School.
For more information about Windsong Ranch, please visit http://www.darlinghomes.com.
About Darling Homes
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation operates in the U.S. under the Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brands and in Canada under the Monarch brand. Taylor Morrison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes serving a wide array of customers including first-time, move-up, luxury and 55+ or better. Taylor Morrison divisions operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Darling Homes serves move-up and luxury homebuyers in Texas. Monarch, Canada's oldest homebuilder builds homes for first-time and move-up buyers in Toronto and Ottawa as well as high rise condominiums in Toronto. For more information about Taylor Morrison, Darling Homes or Monarch, please visit http://www.taylormorrison.com, http://www.darlinghomes.com and http://www.monarchgroup.net.
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We were able to get a case dropped entirely for our client last week. It was the seventh time in 2018 that a Hudson Law Office client had had his case totally dismissed.
Obviously, not every case works out this well, but when it does, it is sometimes possible for us to "seal" or "expunge" the case after it has been dismissed. That means that the official records are wiped clean. And not just the court records. The police records eventually will be cleared of any reference to our client's arrest.
Let us know if you need our expert guidance on your legal problems.


A round-up of last week's top Reggae Music Videos for Saturday April 4th, 2015 as voted on social media by fans at VTYO!
TIVITY takes the top spot this week, while TURTLEMAN and EDEM make a strong showing at spots #2 and #3 respectively. TOIAN sneaks into the fourth spot with a great music video, and JEGZ rounds out the top 5.


New Invention from Google following are content from Google.
Making the world's information universally accessible is a key goal for Google. Language is one of our biggest challenges so we have targeted our efforts on removing language barriers between the species. We are excited to introduce Translate for Animals, an Android application which we hope will allow us to better understand our animal friends. We've always been a pet-friendly company at Google, and we hope that Translate for Animals encourages greater interaction and understanding between animal and human.
Translate for Animals is an application for Android phones that recognises and transcribes words and phrases that are common to a species, like cats for example. To develop Translate for Animals, we worked closely with many of the world's top language synthesis teams, and with leaders in the field of animal cognitive linguistics, including senior fellows at the Bodleian Library in Oxford.


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Field & Fork Network Partners with Emmanuel Sanders and the Buffalo Bills Foundation to Tackle Food Insecurity
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Field & Fork Network's Double Up Food Bucks New York program expands healthy food access for low-income families
Field & Fork Network announced its partnership with the Buffalo Bills Foundation today, joining a collection of local organizations participating in their Huddle for Hunger initiative addressing child hunger, nutritious food access, and healthy eating in Western New York. Double Up Food Bucks New York, a healthy food incentive program administered by Field & Fork Network, does just that by providing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match to purchase more fruits and vegetables.
Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Emmanuel Sanders will take on a new position as spokesperson for the program. "I'm proud to help shine a light on healthy food disparities and programs like Double Up Food Bucks which work to make it easier for people to put nutritious food on the table for their families," said Sanders. "This cause is very personal to me and I hope that through this partnership I can continue to connect with people of Western New York community, while ensuring they get access to the resources available to them that make food more affordable."
Nearly 20% of Western New Yorkers are food insecure with a high potential of qualifying for SNAP benefits. With Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), $20 spent on eligible SNAP purchases equals an extra $20 earned that can be used to purchase fresh, local produce. Since piloting DUFB at seven Western New York farmers markets in 2014, Field & Fork Network has expanded the program into over 180 farmers markets, mobile markets, farm stands, small retail, and corner stores across 30 counties in New York State, serving over 24,000 SNAP customers.
"The partnership with the Buffalo Bills Foundation and Emmanuel Sanders is incredibly exciting and will no doubt significantly raise awareness of the Double Up Food Bucks New York program. Our goal of eradicating food insecurity while improving the health of SNAP shoppers and strengthening the local food economy is that much closer with their help and support," states Field & Fork Network's Executive Director, Lisa French.
In addition to the collaboration with Sanders, the Buffalo Bills Foundations generously awarded Field & Fork Network $25,000 to conduct marketing and outreach, across the region, for the Double Up Food Bucks New York program. Field & Fork Network will be launching a robust promotional campaign featuring Sanders that will help drive awareness of the program and inform SNAP shoppers how to best use the program in stretching their food budgets.
"We are thrilled to have the support of the Buffalo Bills Foundation and Emmanuel Sanders as we tackle food insecurity in Western New York," said Frances McGuire, Program Manager. "Double Up Food Bucks is an incredible resource that empowers SNAP shoppers to make healthy choices. Emmanuel's voice will help us go the extra yard to spread the word about the program in the community."
The first installment in connecting the community together through football and food will be Field & Fork Network's participation in the Buffalo Bills Foundation Game on September 26th. From 9am until game start at 1pm, you can find the Double Up Food Bucks team on the Billevard handing out prizes and program information and giving eligible attendees the opportunity to sign up. Thanks to the foundation, two DUFB shoppers were awarded free tickets to the game and will also be in attendance with their families. There may even be a special guest!
"I could not be more excited to be partnering with Emmanuel Sanders and the Buffalo Bills Foundation!" said Stephanie Tisdale, Field & Fork Network Board President. "Not everyone within our community is fortunate enough to have regular access to healthy, sustainable options. Double Up Food Bucks is an amazing program that makes this dream and need an attainable reality. Thank you so much to the Buffalo Bills Foundation for their role in this and a very special thanks to Mr. Sanders. We at Field & Fork Network are so appreciative, beyond excited, and this is only the beginning!"
Double Up Food Bucks not only encourages healthy eating while providing the means to afford and access local food by meeting people where they are, but also supports local farmers and economies by putting the money back into their pockets. It's a win-win-win for all! Field & Fork Network will continue to work with local partners to expand DUFB into more communities that will benefit from it the most. To learn more about Double Up Food Bucks and to find a complete list of participating sites, please visit www.doubleupnys.com/locations.
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Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL – Cambridge Theatre, London
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Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, WC2 9HU
I'm almost lost for words before this show even starts. The entrance and auditorium are covered in letter building blocks and children's writing, allowing one to become completely immersed in Matilda's world immediately upon entering the theatre. Further study permits the realisation that it is, in fact, a Scrabble-type board of interlinking words which, when mixed with the blackboards and chalk drawings, seals the wonderful sense of expectation for this much-hyped musical. The stage is set in much the same way, against a backdrop of library books, further delving into the world of Matilda Wormwood and her love of stories.
The show opens with the exceptionally talented younger cast members singing "Miracle" – a song about how special they each are in the eyes of their parents. The laughs start almost immediately, particularly with a brilliant scene between Mrs Wormwood (Josie Walker) and the Doctor (Tim Walton), where she discovers she is pregnant: "What's wrong with me? Am I… FAT?!" she shrieks. Much of Tim Minchin's humour is evident throughout the musical numbers, with his unusual ability to make the most unlikely lines rhyme.
A few years on, and Matilda is the girl we all know from Roald Dahl's wonderful story. Much maligned by her parents and about to start school, it is immediately apparent that Matilda is exceptionally gifted, reading books aimed at a much higher level than her young years suggest. In this performance, Matilda is played to perfection by Cleo Demetriou, who delights the audience with her exceptional voice and acting ability, displaying the vulnerability, confidence and complexity of her character flawlessly.
The librarian, Mrs Phelps, is played by Melanie La Barrie who has the uncanny ability to make the audience laugh with just a look or a shrug of her shoulders, while Bertie Carvel's
wickedly funny Miss Trunchbull is every bit as terrifying as in the original story. Carvel plays this part incredibly and delights the audience in his portrayal of the overbearing Headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Although a relatively small part, credit must also be given to Peter Howe for his excellent portrayal of Michal Wormwood, who is the petulant and slightly backward but much-adored Wormwood son. However, I do feel guilty singling out these particular members of the cast, as there was not one weak performance from anyone.
Miss Trunchbull's insistence on adherence to the rules is in direct contrast to an earlier musical number – Naughty, in which Matilda suggests you have to be a little naughty at times. There are also some very clever parallels between the emotional journeys of Matilda, Miss Honey (played with refreshing vulnerability by Lauren Ward) and the Acrobat in the story Matilda tells to Mrs Phelps.
The costumes, designed by Rob Howell, are exceptionally true to the original story and enhance each character immeasurably. Peter Darling's incredibly inventive choreography is every bit as brilliant as his work on Billy Elliot, and is orchestrated with precision by the cast. The set, also designed by Rob Howell, is another piece of brilliance, with seamless integration between scenes. Lighting (Hugh Vanstone) and sound (Simon Baker) are designed excellently and used to create atmosphere in a variety of inventive ways. Matthew Warchus's direction on Matilda the Musical uses every inch of the stage to dazzling effect.
Several jaw-dropping surprises are in store throughout the show, but particularly the well-known scene where Miss Trunchbull swings Amanda Thripp (Lily Laight) by the pigtails and throws her. Although we do not see the throw (for obvious reasons – as much as I adore realism in theatre, even I have my limits), we do see her being swung around by her pigtails, and a particularly clever use of sound and lighting suggests an extraordinarily huge throw before she falls through the roof, to be caught by some of the cast, to much gasping from the audience.
The final number – "Revolting Children" is outstanding and sung brilliantly by the children who manage to drive the evil Miss Trunchbull away (thanks, in no small part, to Matilda's unusual abilities).
In the final scene, the loose ends of the story are tied up to wonderful effect by the librarian telling the final chapter of Matilda's Acrobat and Escapologist story, while a remarkably similar scene is acted out by Matilda and Miss Honey. Without giving too much away, the parallels we notice earlier are explained and explored in much more detail.
I was initially intrigued by how a Roald Dahl story would work as a Royal Shakespeare Company production, with lyrics by Tim Minchin, but the result is an absolute visual and musical feast. There is plenty for both adults and children to enjoy, with multi-layered jokes and some outstanding performances from cast members of all ages. No amount of words can really do this most excellent piece of musical theatre any kind of true justice.
Matilda is a girl who loves stories. I know she would love this one almost as much as I do. Easily the best new British musical since Billy Elliot.
Matilda the Musical plays at the Cambridge Theatre until 17 February. Tickets, priced from£20 to £59.50, from www.matildathemusical.com


There are 2150 places (city, towns, hamlets …) within a radius of 100 kilometers / 62 miles from the center of Alecrim (RJ), the nearest place in the area is Linda Vista, Rio de Janeiro.
Below is the table with the 20 places near Alecrim (RJ). In the table are indicated: name of the place, admin, distance in kilometers, distance in miles and the link to the travel sheet with road route.
Below is shown the table of main cities with the corresponding distances of the main cities from Alecrim (RJ) measured both in kilometers and in miles.


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Somebody Hide the Printers, the Ink, and the Postage Machines
Filed under: Business Moves,Money Tip of the Day,Taxes & Government — Tom @ 1:58 pm
The credit-card solicitors went absolutely nuts last year:
U.S. consumers received nearly 8.0 billion direct mail credit card solicitations last year, a 30% increase over the prior year. The gain was about double the growth rate of 2005 even though response rates are hovering at 0.3%,
The graph at the link shows that the number of solicitations was "only" about 2.5 billion in 1999, just seven short years ago, and just a bit over 4 billion back in 2003. Since the graph only relates to credit cards, you can add in the additional billions of home-equity, insurance, and other offers that usually originate from "prescreened" information provided by the credit bureaus to the pile.
The "Do Not Call" Registry established a few years ago has no doubt contributed to the tsunami-like increase in direct mail. But there's also more than a little sloppiness involved:
A new survey has found that 88% of financial consumers claim to receive regular communications for products and services that are not directly relevant to them and their circumstances and 58% claim to regularly receive communications selling them products and services they already have with that company. The research also discovered that 64% of financial consumers claim they are more likely to stop using companies that regularly send them inaccurate or irrelevant communications material and 65% of financial consumers don't feel like they are being treated as an individual with regard to the communications they receive.
Human nature being what it is, a grain of salt is in order when considering the info just excerpted, because it's the mistakes companies make that tend to get remembered. Having said that, it seems that financial services firms could do a better job screening out existing customers from repeat offers.
The latest available information from the Federal Trade Commission on how to opt out of "Prescreened Offers of Credit and Insurance" is here. Doing what is suggested there is a good idea for cutting down mail clutter, so someone else can be the lucky recipient of those nearly 8 billion pre-approved offers.
Selective Oaths of Office: Very, Very Dangerous
Filed under: Taxes & Government — Tom @ 9:58 am
If you care about the rule of law, it's hard not to be deeply troubled by the recent development in Wisconsin noted by Maureen Martin in a Saturday subscription-only Wall Street Journal op-ed — no matter where you stand on the issue involved:
Cafeteria Constitutionalism
GREEN LAKE, Wis. — For the past few years, some judges in Wisconsin have been rewriting state law from the bench. Now it's possible that they soon may go even further by rewriting the Wisconsin constitution.
Wisconsin's capital, Madison, is already doing exactly that. Appointees to Madison's boards and commissions must take an oath of office to uphold the U.S. and Wisconsin constitutions. But last month the city council approved a measure allowing them to refuse to swear to uphold a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage if they disagree with it. And where Madison leads, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is usually not far behind.
There's a pretty simple thing that needs to be understood about an oath of office that Madison's city fathers clearly don't get. An oath is not a ceremonial nicety; it is a prerequisite for taking office.
If you don't agree with the contents of the oath you are taking in their entirety, you simply cannot be allowed to take the position. It doesn't matter whether you have just run for elective office and won. It doesn't matter if you have been nominated and confirmed for political, administrative, or judicial office. If you don't swear to comply by the terms of the oath, you go home. Permitting such a person to take or hold office is a prelude to chaos.
After-the-fact "yeah, buts" are no different. Madison Council members who won't uphold the oaths they took to become members in their entirety should no longer be members — End, Of, Discussion. They are of course free to devote their hearts, souls, and minds to CHANGING the constitutions they have sworn to uphold, but unless and until they are changed, they must do what they have previously sworn they will do — uphold the constitutions as they are currently written.
What if officeholders in the Deep South in the 1950s and 1960s had adopted a similar tactic, swearing to uphold the Constitution except for, say, the 14th Amendment, or the Civil Rights Act of 1964? The reaction from the rest of the country would of course have been properly swift and furious. The fact that the selective carve-out being attempted by Madison's city council relates to a more politically-correct cause doesn't make the tactic any less outrageous.
From the 'Can't Make This Stuff Up' Department
Filed under: Business Moves,Taxes & Government — Tom @ 7:35 am
George Soros (actually George Soros's fund, Soros Fund Management LLC) bought $62 million worth of Halliburton stock in the fourth quarter of 2006.
No, really (American Thinker used as primary link because original was inaccessible at post time).
UPDATE: Here's the original blog link, and a link to the original Reuters story.
UPDATE 2: A reminder (first item at link) that Michael Moore "hearted" (and perhaps still does) Halliburton.
February Vehicle Sales: Different Month, Mostly the Same Tune
Filed under: Business Moves — Tom @ 6:20 am
From MSNBC:
- General Motors — up a modest pretty decent 3.4% (in the context of the others).
- Ford — down 13.5% (8% after excluding fleet sales).
- Daimler Chrysler — down 7.7%.
- Honda — up 3.2%.
Filling out with Bloomberg, as of when this post was prepared:
- Nissan — up 1.2%.
- Toyota — estimated increase of 10%
How much longer are the geniuses in Dearborn going to stop pretending that this doesn't matter?
Hackers: All Your Hardware Are Belong to Us?
Filed under: Business Moves,Privacy/ID Theft — Tom @ 6:15 am
This account of a demo by security firm Black Hat would make you seriously wonder.
This account of how Black Hat was "bullied into silence" only makes those concerns more serious.
I'm Sorry; Sarbanes Oxley Should NOT Automatically Apply to Every Business Endeavor on Earth
Filed under: Business Moves,Economy,Taxes & Government — Tom @ 6:10 am
Apparently next in line to receive the annual Sarbanes Oxley anal exam: Credit Unions.
Why? Where are the credit union Enrons? The problem, of course is that if the stampede begins, every credit union will be advised by their lawyers to comply with SOX to protect themselves, because if they don't, any hint of scandal will lead to a suit claiming that failure to apply SOX was the cause of the problem.
Next up: Lemonade stands.
Congrats to Andy and Lindsay at Buckeye Ag Radio Network
Filed under: Business Moves,News from Other Sites — Tom @ 6:05 am
It would appear that they are turning into radio impresarios before our eyes. Watch out, Clear Channel.
Positivity: Car-crash survivor goes home a walking miracle
From Kalamazoo, Michigan, a remarkable story of recovery:
Jonathan Pettigrew and his mother, Sue, watched with pleasure Monday afternoon as the Borgess Medical Center nurse removed the intravenous access line from the young man's arm.
Once it was out, the 19-year-old Galesburg man was finally free of the tubes and lines that have been used to keep him alive since he was critically injured in one-car crash last year on G Avenue near 38th Street.
Not long after he got the IV line taken out, Pettigrew put on his coat, said goodbye to medical-care workers who have become his friends and left for home.
He has been at either Borgess or Borgess-Pipp Health Center in Plainwell undergoing treatments and rehabilitation since his car ran off the side of the road about 4:20 a.m. on Oct. 1 and struck a tree.
"I didn't know if I'd be able to walk. They told me I might only be able to blink my eyes," said Pettigrew before leaving the hospital. "I've had my down moments, but I didn't quit,"
Doctors and nurses and members of his family are calling Pettigrew, a graduate of Galesburg High School, a walking miracle.
"One of the first things someone told me after the accident is that my son's head was no longer attached to his spine," said his mother. "He was very, very sick. He spent 47 days in the neuro-intensive-care unit."
Pettigrew was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. He had been coming back from a party and bonfire at a friend's house. His family said he had an undiagnosed heart condition that contributed to the accident. Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies said they are still investigating the accident.
After being brought back to life, Pettigrew was rushed to the emergency room at Borgess. They didn't know it at the time, but his spinal cord was not entirely severed, meaning that he had a fighting chance to move his arms and legs and walk again.
In subsequent weeks, he ended up undergoing a series of surgeries. Doctors had to fuse bones in his neck and spine and repair a seriously broken leg, a shattered jaw and broken sternum. They also had to perform open-heart surgery in order to fix a leaking mitral valve.
A former football player at Galesburg High School, Pettigrew had attended a party for Justin Mitchell, one of his former teammates, on the night of the accident. Mitchell, who was about to leave to attend college at Ferris State University, said he got a call soon after the accident.
He rushed to the hospital, only to see his friend hovering near death, his hospital bed surrounded by machines, his body bruised and bloated. "He was a wreck," Mitchell said.
But Pettigrew, a student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, began to slowly turn the corner. "From what he was like then and now, it is nothing short of amazing," Mitchell said.
"Absolutely, he has made very good progress and has a very good prognosis," said Dr. Igor Kaps, medical director of the rehabilitation unit at Borgess.
After he was released from intensive care, Pettigrew was sent to Pipp so he could be weaned from the machine that was helping him breathe.
Dale Pettigrew, Jonathan's uncle, said family members have been at his nephew's side since the accident. Someone stayed every night in the room with Jonathan.
Once he stabilized at Pipp and started to undergo rehabilitation, he returned to Borgess, where in recent weeks therapists have helped him to re-learn many every day skills, especially walking.
"He's a whole different guy than when he got here," said Eric Birko, a recreation therapist.
After helping Jonathan walk down the hospital hallway on Monday in preparation for his release from the hospital, Birko said, "This is why we do what we do. None of us will be millionaires in this job. This is our reward."


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O porto de Málaga tem três mil anos desde a antiguidade. Ele fica no Mar Mediterrâneo, ao sul da Península Ibérica, na cidade de Málaga (na Espanha), na baía natural de Málaga ().

É um porto de passageiros (linha regular com Merilla), de cruzeiros (o segundo da Península), de contêiner, veículos, e barcos pesqueiros.

A temperatura média anual é de 19°C. Com precipitações baixas (469,2 mm de precipitação anual), acontecendo, principalmente, entre novembro e março, ambos inclusive. Os principais ventos são SE e SO e dominante SE, de velocidade pouco elevada em geral. A pressão média anual é de 760,6 mm.

Atualmente encontra-se num processo de remodelação (Plano especial do porto) que pretende integrá-lo na cidade.

Malaga


When I made available some photographic divider sets recently, it was suggested that a set featuring Filofax pictures might be well-received.
I have always admired the Filofax pictures Deborah (DEM) posts on her blog, Thoughts & Exploration, and asked her if she wanted to collaborate on making a set together. She had the hard job of taking the photos (creative photos that are clear, well lit and composed like hers don't just take themselves), while I had the much easier job of sizing them on the divider templates.
If you want to see all six dividers, you'll have to download a set, but here's a sneak peek of one of them in both sizes.
If you want to celebrate your Filofax love, you can download and make your own set.
You have the choice between A5 dividers and Personal dividers, and there are different versions for those of you printing on A4 and those using Letter paper. Download the file of your choice, print onto card or photo paper, then cut out and punch the dividers.
Why do your words face away from you?? Don't YOU want to be able to see them when you're using your Filofax? Not others to read? I'm confused. Or is this an option so I can print the words facing me?
Tina means (I think) the bottom of the letters are on the right side or top of the tab, "facing away" as opposed to the bottom of the letters are on the left or bottom of the tab thus "facing towards" you.
Oh I see now. Well, the word has to be sideways, of course, and I think the selection of which flavour of sideways is an arbitrary one. Standard inserts in landscape format choose this flavour of sideways. It's easily changeable, though. The templates are editable and changing this aspect is simply a matter of altering the text direction in the autoshape.


A few weeks ago, my brother sent me an article by Shauna Niequist (which I shared on SJOTW), entitled "Stop Instagramming Your Perfect Life." Ever since reading this article, the topic has really been weighing on my mind, so today, I wanted to delve a little bit deeper.
Basically, as I mentioned before, the article's premise is that everyone's life looks better (or perfect) on social media, and it's causing a change in how we relate to one another and how we think about our own lives. It's easy to get down on ourselves about how "boring" our life is when we're scrolling through our Newsfeed on the couch on a Friday night, but we often forget that everyone else who is sitting on their couch on a Friday night isn't posting pictures or status updates about that experience. Right?
I think this is becoming a total epidemic. One of my favorite lines from the article is this: The danger of the internet is that it's very easy to tell partial truths—to show the fabulous meal but not the mess to clean up afterward. To display the smiling couple-shot, but not the fight you had three days ago. To offer up the sparkly milestones but not the spiraling meltdowns.
I have to admit that I'm definitely someone who is guilty of doing this at times. As a blogger, it can be tough to decide what we should share, and what we should not. No one wants to read a blog about fights, washing dishes, having breakdowns, getting the stomach flu, folding laundry, or feeling depressed, because, well, it's depressing. It's a hard line to straddle--the line between telling the truth of your daily life and being honest with your readers about what's going on, without becoming the Debbie Downer blog when things are tough.
What I want to emphasize today is that I, too, look a whole lot better on the internet than I do in real life. My life looks much more glamorous on the internet than it does day-in and day-out. Sure, I just got back from a fun vacation, but it was the first real (big) trip that Ben and I have ever taken as a couple (just us--in our 8 years together!). And yes, I quit my day-job to pursue teaching yoga and painting, but I still struggle just as much as I ever did with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and being "enough."
Some "workdays" I don't get dressed until 4pm (not so glamorous), I've been known to have nervous breakdowns on Sunday evenings when I get ready for a busy week (not so glamorous), I have bruises all over my hips from bumping into walls and doorways on a regular basis (clumsy yoga instructor = not so glamorous), and I've fallen out of headstand and arm balances many, many times. We're all just human, trying to get by, whether or not our internet personas tell that part of the story.
When I first started writing Starr Struck, I made the conscious decision to create a mostly uplifting blog--a place where we could connect over trying to live a more mindful, inspired, joyful daily life--and share our experiences throughout the process. I hope that this blog continues to live up to this intention, and that it doesn't feel insincere (or too full of peak experiences), as that's definitely not the full story.
I hope that today, you can remember what life is truly about--and that it has nothing to do with what's happening on your Newsfeed.
This is a great blog. I had to take a FB holiday because I couldn't take one more status update of someone eating a bowl of cereal and on IG it seems to be the opposite: living a most amazing life.
Thanks for bringing this up, Jeanette! You're so right, people also overload with really boring basics about their life, which can be JUST as draining. It's hard, but I think we can all be guilty of it sometimes, as that's the nature of social media. Great to be more mindful about how and why we use social media, isn't it?


In this work, nanocrystalline The purpose of this mixed method study was to assess examine the objectives of Bloom's taxonomy its usage and at secondary level while teaching the sciences subject in the Sindh. The population of this study was 508 teachers of science and 50 headmasters. Questionnaire and an interview protocol were used to collect the data through stratified random sampling technique Mean Chi square were interpretation of the data. Used for The qualitative findings highlighted that teacher teaches science subjects and apply exam-oriented strategy without touching the Bloom's taxonomy .Majority of teacher teaches science subjects in traditional way .They do not apply student-centered and motivational techniques and appropriate assessment mechanism while teaching sciences subject. The result of the study revealed that the total 83% teachers are failing to use first three levels of Bloom's taxonomy namely knowledge, comprehension and application while teaching sciences subject. The researcher strongly recommended applications of Bloom's taxonomy and its objectives are necessary for science teachers at secondary level to teach sciences subject effectively in order to develop the students' concepts rather than make them ableto choose rote method of learning. Moreover researcher also recommended that teachers should develop their interest in sciences subject and apply latest teaching methodology while teaching science. The administration, teaching training institutes, head masters trained their teachers should strictly monitor them that at what extent they successfully use the Bloom's taxonomy in the classroom learning.


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Suspended for NBA Finals Game 5, Draymond Green took in the A's game on Monday
By Ben Cosman
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, which meant he was not allowed inside Oracle Arena come game time. But his team was one game away from winning the championship and if the Warriors had won (they didn't), ESPN reported that he could've joined in for the celebration. So, Green watched the game from the next best place: Oakland Coliseum, right next door.
Yes, that is Oakland native Marshawn Lynch and Warriors GM Bob Myers in the suite with him.
While we're sure he was understandably distraught at missing one of the most important games of his season, he probably found solace in the fact that he got to watch the A's host the Rangers just an hour after the Warriors tip off. Fans were also happy to see him there:
Draymond was just trying to go to the bathroom during halftime. And this happened pic.twitter.com/TcUDxT6Luw
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) June 14, 2016
And he ended up seeing a big 14-5 A's win. Oakland rattled off 17 hits and a four-run third inning -- highlighted by this Krush Davis home run:
So, sure, he didn't play in what could've been the deciding game of the NBA Finals, but at least Green got to watch an exciting game.
Teams in this article:
A's hooped on the Warriors' court and hit some trick shots worthy of the Splash Brothers
Uh oh: Warriors' Klay Thompson supports brother Trayce, wears Dodgers cap in San Francisco


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Today, Motorola unveiled a new phone called DEFY that will launch just before Christmas holidays, on T-mobile's network. This new phone is a tough one being able to resist scratches and impacts with its Gorilla Glass screen, and it's also dust-proof and water-resistant.
This rugged Android 2.1 phone comes with a 3.7" WVGA display (854x480 resolution), 5 MP camera with Flash, digital zoom, auto-focus, DLNA support, along with all the Google Apps for mobile. There's no word on pricing or whether this will be a HSPA+ phone.
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — September 13, 2010 — Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) unveiled the Motorola DEFY™ enhanced with MOTOBLUR™ on today's 25th season premiere of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Slim and pocket-able, this smartphone powered by Android™, which is planned for exclusive U.S. availability to customers of T-Mobile USA, comes equipped with a 3.7-inch high-resolution and scratch-resistant touch screen display that provides edge-to-edge views of your favorite websites, photos and videos.
"DEFY is designed to handle everything that life throws your way," said Bill Ogle chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, Inc. "With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs Web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as an exterior design that can withstand the stresses of everyday life."
Motorola DEFY is scratch and water resistant as well as dust proof, protecting you from life's little challenges such as a sudden rain shower to a drop in the sand. Pre-installed on the DEFY, CrystalTalk® PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones that intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice so you don't have to shout.
"DEFY is essentially a connection hub wrapped in a layer of protection," said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. "The unique and innovative form-factor of the DEFY provides you with the confidence to truly take your phone anywhere."
An Adobe FlashLite-enabled Web browser and 3.7-inch WVGA screen allow you to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Choose from thousands of applications, widgets and games on Android Marketâ"¢ and enjoy access to Googleâ"¢ services including Google Searchâ"¢, Google Mapsâ"¢ and Gmailâ"¢.
With a durable form-factor and 5-megapixel camera featuring a flash, digital zoom and auto focus, the Motorola DEFY is the trusty companion to capture memories at the next family reunion or vacation. Part of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), DEFY enables you to stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home such as HDTVs, game consoles and PCs. Also, the Connected Music Player provides the option to display lyrics to your songs and enables you to discover, buy and download music, right from your phone.
Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR is expected to be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers in time for the holidays. For more information on Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR, please visit here. To view images please visit here.


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Major global importers have cut down on Brazilian beef and poultry shipments as the country's bribery scandal deepens
A number of Brazil's largest meatpacking companies have been implicated in the scandal
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Imports of Brazilian meat were curbed on March 20 as several nations reacted to the bribery scandal engulfing the country's keystone beef and poultry industries. On March 18, a number of police raids on meat processing centres exposed the widespread bribery of health inspectors by the nation's industry leaders. Fearing tainted produce, Chile and China subsequently blocked all meat imports from the country, while the EU and South Korea also imposed restrictions. Both JBS and BRF, two of Brazil's largest meatpacking companies, were implicated in the scandal.
The news could be extremely damaging for Brazil, which is currently struggling against its worst ever recession. The Latin American country is the world's largest exporter of beef and poultry, selling a combined $10.2bn of meat to 150 countries last year. In 2016, the livestock industry once again proved to be a rising star of the Brazilian economy, with beef alone accounting for three percent of the country's total exports.
Brazil is the world's largest exporter of beef and poultry, selling a combined $10.2bn of meat to 150 countries last year
China and Chile are among the biggest buyers of Brazilian meats, importing $1.7bn and $400m worth in 2016, respectively. South Korea, which gets 80 percent of its chicken imports from Brazil, said it would temporarily block sales of BRF chicken products and subject chicken meat imports to closer inspections.
EU regulators have promised to halt purchases from the companies implicated in the scandal, while the European Commission has demanded the Brazilian government also prevents the export of meat. According to Capital Economics, Brazil could stand to lose as much as $3.5bn in export revenues – roughly 0.2 percent of its GDP.
President Michel Temer was keen to play down the scandal, hosting foreign diplomats at a steak house on March 19 and asserting the revelations only affected 21 of the country's 4,800 meat-processing units. The length of the bans will largely determine the scandal's affect on the economy, so there could be room for optimism looking forward.
Nonetheless, it is the reputational damage that currently poses the biggest threat to Brazil's meat industry. As Vistor Saragiotto, Securities Analyst at Credit Suisse, explained: "[The scandal] could be enough to compromise temporarily Brazilian protein's acceptance worldwide."
The key question now centres on the scandal's timeframe, and how long it will take for importer confidence to be restored. If the controversy is drawn out, Brazil's economy could find it even harder to emerge from an already tumultuous recession.
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create a new site collection of type Enterprise Wiki.
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using namespace std;

/// Description: set intial values
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
Ped::Ttree::Ttree(Ped::Tscene* pscene, int pdepth, double px, double py,
                  double pw, double ph)
    : scene(pscene) {
  // more initializations here. not really necessary to put them into the
  // initializator list, too.
  isleaf = true;
  x = px;
  y = py;
  w = pw;
  h = ph;
  depth = pdepth;
  tree1 = NULL;
  tree2 = NULL;
  tree3 = NULL;
  tree4 = NULL;
}

/// Destructor. Deleted this node and all its children. If there are any agents
/// left, they are removed first (not deleted).
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
Ped::Ttree::~Ttree() { clear(); }

void Ped::Ttree::clear() {
  if (isleaf) {
    agents.clear();
  } else {
    tree1->clear();
    delete tree1;
    tree2->clear();
    delete tree2;
    tree3->clear();
    delete tree3;
    tree4->clear();
    delete tree4;
    isleaf = true;
  }
}

/// Adds an agent to the tree. Searches the right node and adds the agent there.
/// If there are too many agents at that node allready, a new child is created.
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
/// \param   *a The agent to add
void Ped::Ttree::addAgent(const Ped::Tagent* a) {
  if (isleaf) {
    agents.insert(a);
    scene->treehash[a] = this;
  } else {
    if ((a->getx() >= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() >= y + h / 2))
      tree3->addAgent(a);  // 3
    if ((a->getx() <= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() <= y + h / 2))
      tree1->addAgent(a);  // 1
    if ((a->getx() >= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() <= y + h / 2))
      tree2->addAgent(a);  // 2
    if ((a->getx() <= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() >= y + h / 2))
      tree4->addAgent(a);  // 4
  }

  if (agents.size() > 8) {
    isleaf = false;
    addChildren();
    while (!agents.empty()) {
      const Ped::Tagent* a = (*agents.begin());
      if ((a->getx() >= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() >= y + h / 2))
        tree3->addAgent(a);  // 3
      if ((a->getx() <= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() <= y + h / 2))
        tree1->addAgent(a);  // 1
      if ((a->getx() >= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() <= y + h / 2))
        tree2->addAgent(a);  // 2
      if ((a->getx() <= x + w / 2) && (a->gety() >= y + h / 2))
        tree4->addAgent(a);  // 4
      agents.erase(a);
    }
  }
}

/// A little helper that adds child nodes to this node
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
void Ped::Ttree::addChildren() {
  tree1 = new Ped::Ttree(scene, depth + 1, x, y, w / 2, h / 2);
  tree2 = new Ped::Ttree(scene, depth + 1, x + w / 2, y, w / 2, h / 2);
  tree3 = new Ped::Ttree(scene, depth + 1, x + w / 2, y + h / 2, w / 2, h / 2);
  tree4 = new Ped::Ttree(scene, depth + 1, x, y + h / 2, w / 2, h / 2);
}

Ped::Ttree* Ped::Ttree::getChildByPosition(double xIn, double yIn) {
  if ((xIn <= x + w / 2) && (yIn <= y + h / 2)) return tree1;
  if ((xIn >= x + w / 2) && (yIn <= y + h / 2)) return tree2;
  if ((xIn >= x + w / 2) && (yIn >= y + h / 2)) return tree3;
  if ((xIn <= x + w / 2) && (yIn >= y + h / 2)) return tree4;

  // this should never happen
  return NULL;
}

/// Updates the tree structure if an agent moves. Removes the agent and places
/// it again, if outside boundary.
/// If an this happens, this is O(log n), but O(1) otherwise.
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
/// \param   *a the agent to update
void Ped::Ttree::moveAgent(const Ped::Tagent* a) {
  if ((a->getx() < x) || (a->getx() > (x + w)) || (a->gety() < y) ||
      (a->gety() > (y + h))) {
    scene->placeAgent(a);
    agents.erase(a);
  }
}

bool Ped::Ttree::removeAgent(const Ped::Tagent* a) {
  if (isleaf) {
    size_t removedCount = agents.erase(a);
    return (removedCount > 0);
  } else {
    return getChildByPosition(a->getx(), a->gety())->removeAgent(a);
  }
}

/// Checks if this tree node has not enough agents in it to justify more child
/// nodes. It does this by checking all
/// child nodes, too, recursively. If there are not enough children, it moves
/// all the agents into this node, and deletes the child nodes.
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
/// \return  the number of agents in this and all child nodes.
int Ped::Ttree::cut() {
  if (isleaf) return agents.size();

  int count = 0;
  count += tree1->cut();
  count += tree2->cut();
  count += tree3->cut();
  count += tree4->cut();
  if (count < 5) {
    assert(tree1->isleaf == true);
    assert(tree2->isleaf == true);
    assert(tree3->isleaf == true);
    assert(tree4->isleaf == true);
    agents.insert(tree1->agents.begin(), tree1->agents.end());
    agents.insert(tree2->agents.begin(), tree2->agents.end());
    agents.insert(tree3->agents.begin(), tree3->agents.end());
    agents.insert(tree4->agents.begin(), tree4->agents.end());
    isleaf = true;
    for (const Tagent* agent : agents) scene->treehash[agent] = this;

    delete tree1;
    delete tree2;
    delete tree3;
    delete tree4;
  }
  return count;
}

/// Returns the set of agents that is stored within this tree node
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-28
/// \return  The set of agents
/// \todo This might be not very efficient, since all childs are checked, too.
/// And then the set (set of pointer, but still) is being copied around.
set<const Ped::Tagent*> Ped::Ttree::getAgents() const {
  if (isleaf) return agents;

  // fill a temporary output list with the agents
  vector<const Ped::Tagent*> tempList;
  getAgents(tempList);

  // convert list to set
  return set<const Ped::Tagent*>(tempList.begin(), tempList.end());
}

void Ped::Ttree::getAgents(vector<const Ped::Tagent*>& outputList) const {
  if (isleaf) {
    for (const Ped::Tagent* currentAgent : agents)
      outputList.push_back(currentAgent);
  } else {
    tree1->getAgents(outputList);
    tree2->getAgents(outputList);
    tree3->getAgents(outputList);
    tree4->getAgents(outputList);
  }
}

/// Checks if a point x/y is within the space handled by the tree node, or
/// within a given radius r
/// \author  chgloor
/// \date    2012-01-29
/// \return  true if the point is within the space
/// \param   px The x co-ordinate of the point
/// \param   py The y co-ordinate of the point
/// \param   pr The radius
bool Ped::Ttree::intersects(double px, double py, double pr) const {
  if (((px + pr) > x) && ((px - pr) < (x + w)) && ((py + pr) > y) &&
      ((py - pr) < (y + h)))
    return true;  // x+-r/y+-r is inside
  else
    return false;
}