Weston is in many ways a child of the political reform movement. The first political issue he remembers taking an interest in was the influx of dark money into campaigns in the late 1990s as a 10 year old because his father, former Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) was one of leading Republicans to push back against the ever-growing influence of money in politics.
A former early-stage venture capitalist and entrepreneur, Weston now works with Issue One to promote ideas that would return power back to every day Americans, many of whom have lost confidence in their own government due to the massive amounts of money clogging up our political process.
In 2014, at 27 years old, Weston challenged his incumbent congressman in a primary in East Tennessee. Weston lost, but earned more than 49 percent of the vote and was arguably the first millennial to mount a serious bid for the U.S. Congress.
Weston lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with his wife Shelby and three children, River, Griffin, and Aldridge.


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Donald Featherstone may have lived out most of his life in the frozen north, but he always kept a reminder of the tropical bird that made him famous: the plastic pink flamingo.
The aptly named Featherstone created the plastic pink flamingo in 1957 as a young art student when the color pink was coming into vogue. He died Monday from complications of dementia in Fitchburg, in his home state of Massachussetts, the Associated Press reported. He was 79.
Every summer, Featherstone, a classically trained sculptor, would decorate his lawn with 57 pink flamingos to commemorate the piece of Americana that made him famous, according to a 2006 story in the Christian Science Monitor.
We in "The Palm Beach Post" Accent section decorate our corner of the newsroom with a yet-unnamed plastic pink flamingo in much the same spirit: to remind us of Florida's wacky, tropical culture — defined by a man, Featherstone, (who like many in our state) wasn't from Florida.
Incidentally, Featherstone died the same week as National Pink Day.
072204 BOYNTON BEACH – West Boynton Beach Little League team's good luck charm is a plastic pink flamingo they keep in the dugout. PHOTO BY: RICHARD GRAULICH.
012812 (Brandon Kruse/The Palm Beach Post) – WEST PALM BEACH – At center, Debra Clark with the West Palm Beach Pink Flamingos team dances with family members Saturday morning during the 2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Clark said she is personally dealing with breast cancer, and has know many others who have battled it. "The list is so long, we've stopped counting," she said.


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Ellen DeGeneres 'heartbroken' over the death of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss
'I'm heartbroken," DeGeneres wrote. "tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.'
ByAngeline Jane Bernabe
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the amiable DJ for "Ellen DeGeneres Show" and dancer who rose to fame on "So You Think You Can Dance," has died.
LOS ANGELES -- Ellen DeGeneres is "heartbroken" by the death of her former DJ and "Ellen DeGeneres Show" co-host Stephen 'tWitch' Boss.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the talk show host shared a photo of her and Boss hugging, writing a tribute to him in the caption.
"I'm heartbroken," DeGeneres wrote. "tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children -- Weslie, Maddox and Zaia."
MORE: Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' alum, dead at 40
Boss' wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, issued a statement confirming her husband's death earlier on Wednesday, saying, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us."
"Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him," she continued. "He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans."
Holker added, "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won't be a day that goes by that we won't honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children."
Ellen DeGeneres, left, and Stephen "tWitch" Boss in June 2019.
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Boss is known for his work on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," where he served as the talk show's DJ and co-host until it ended this year. He also teamed up with the comedian on "Ellen's Game of Games," which aired from 2017 to 2021.
He previously competed on season 4 of "So You Think You Can Dance," finishing as the runner-up, and returning to the show in following seasons as a featured all-star. He returned as a judge for season 17.
Boss and Holker, a fellow "SYTYCD" alum who competed in season 2 and returned as an all-star in subsequent seasons, married in 2013. They celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Dec. 10.
To mark their anniversary, Boss took to social media to share a photo of himself and Holker dancing at their wedding and showing off their wedding bands.
In addition to adopting Holker's daughter Weslie, from a previous relationship, Boss and Holker shared two children, Maddox Laurel, 6, and Zaia, 3.
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Jay Sorce has performed throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico and Germany as soloist and chamber musician. Highlight appearances include performances at the Long Island Guitar Festival, Iserlohn Guitar Festival, Tuckamore Festival, Brooklyn's UNPLAY festival, the East Bank concert series, and at New York's Staller Center for the Performing Arts where his solo recital was hailed as "simply brilliant" (Jerry Willard). Jay is a founding member of Sorce/Lodge Duo and Hypercube, and is a strong advocate for new music and is committed to expanding the role of guitar as a chamber instrument. He champions the music of living composers and has premiered new works by Cerrone, Lang, Phillips, Epstein, Tacke, and Trigos among others. Jay is the faculty guitarist with nief-norf, the contemporary music organization and summer festival. Recent concerto appearances include a performance of Luca Francesconi's A Fuoco with Ensemble/Parallax, a performance of Malcolm Arnorld's Guitar Concerto with the Symphony Orchestra of Guanajuato, a Mexican premiere, and Juan Trigos' Guitar Concerto No. 1; Ricercare VI with the Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players. Jay is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music, University of Arizona, and Stony Brook University, where he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree. He is a faculty member at SUNY Suffolk.


With the words "Car wash" and "Super bowl" we thought it was very fitting to post this Mercedes Benz half-time ad teaser for the male audience in in our blog.
Disappointed that it wasn't the hot girl washing the car? You're not alone. Many have threatened to not buy the new Mercedes Benz CLA-Class because of the lack of a wet white shirt in the add. What do you think?


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Spring Promotions Tripled Sales In The Riviera Nayarit
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The promotional campaign with special offers for hotels in the Riviera Nayarit increased hard sales by 207% in April 2014 compared to the same time period in 2013.
The marketing campaign launched on March 24th by the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau titled "Spring Specials in the Riviera Nayarit" has considerably increased sales in the destination.
The campaign, launched over social media (Facebook, Twitter and newsletters) and sold by the agency Price Travel, resulted in an increase of hard hotel sales of 207% in April 2014 compared to the same period the year before: $546,938 in 2014 vs. $178,353 in 2013.
These promotions reached their zenith this month thanks to the Holy Week and Easter holiday as the main target was the domestic market. The campaign began on March 24th and ended June 8th.
The data revealed the hits on the official Riviera Nayarit page (specifically the spring sale landing page) indicated the Spanish-language page registered 1,201 visits and the English-language page registered 292.
The campaign was shared with 16,023 fans on the Spanish-language Facebook page; 7,601 fans on the English-language Facebook page; 7,786 followers on the Spanish-language Twitter page; 4,719 Twitter followers on the English-language page; 3,507 contacts in the Spanish-language newsletter database and 38,814 contacts in the English-language newsletter database.
The promotion was initially launched with 10 hotels offering special discounts; however, during the process even more joined in, until a total of 18 hotels were offering specials.
The participating hotels included the Belair, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Riu Palace Pacifico, Riu Jalisco, Riu Vallarta, Samba Vallarta, Iberostar Playa Mita, La Tranquila Breathtaking Resort, Dreams Villamagna, Marival Resort, Marival Residences, Rancho Banderas, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Villa del Palmar Flamingos, Villa La Estancia, Occidental Grand, St Regis and Villa Varadero.
Some of the main objectives that were met during the campaign included increased interaction within the social media platforms, commitments from the consumer and conversions into hard sales.
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The focus of the coaching group is on transforming thinking patterns, habits and behaviors that have been holding you back for a long time. Some of the limiting ways of being are: controlling the work and not delegating, having difficulty making decisions, experiencing stress and burn out, procrastination, self-doubt, fears, anxiety, overwork, or getting triggered and reacting in ways that hurt others and color your reputation. Everyone on the planet has at least one limiting inner pattern — and I'm here to increase your awareness and catalyze the change inside you!
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If this time for the classes does not work for you, let me know. I may schedule another group in addition to the Friday group.
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Users activate the experience and head to one of 300 start points across the UK. After a brief explanation of the story, clues are made available at three further hotspots, before the crime solvers head to a final point to establish who they think committed the crime.
If you think you've got what it takes to identify the bad guy (or guys), then head to wintheheist.com from your mobile before midday on Friday, November 23. And if you'd like to talk more about how you could use Landmrk to power similar experiences, then drop us a line at hello@landmrk.it.


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In September 2016, The Canadian Cancer Society-Nova Scotia Division celebrated the completion of a $15 million campaign and the expansion of The Dr Susan K. Roberts Lodge That Gives with the announcement of a new name —The Sobey Cancer Support Centre. The name is a nod to the incredible generosity and contributions of the Sobey family who provided resources, funds and leadership throughout the campaign.
Marsha Sobey, Chair of the Daffodil Place Campaign, also served as the Chair of Leadership Gifts and donated a multi-million dollar gift that included a project management team from Sobeys onsite throughout the construction. In recognition of these significant contributions of the Sobey family, the Canadian Cancer Society has named the newly expanded building The Sobey Cancer Support Centre.
The Sobey Cancer Support Centre is comprised of The Dr. Susan K. Roberts Lodge That Gives, The Steve and Kathy Smith Programming and Wellness Area and the Offices of the Canadian Cancer Society-Nova Scotia.
In memory of Dr. Susan K. Roberts, The Lodge That Gives is now known as The Dr Susan K. Roberts Lodge That Gives. Dr. Roberts, a long-standing and beloved Halifax-area dentist, who left a generous legacy gift to The Lodge. After leading a life of generosity and care, this dedication means Dr. Roberts can continue making a difference for those who need comfort during their cancer treatment.
The Dr. Susan K. Roberts Lodge That Gives is comprised of two floors of accommodations in addition to the original main floor. There are 32 bedrooms in total with a shared laundry, linen room, and a TV room, and reading area on each floor.
Steve and Kathy Smith were early supporters of the Campaign and provided a generous gift which helped expand programming and services offered to guests. The Lodge holds special meaning for Steve who, for many years has supported many different cancer initiatives. The Lodge is primarily used by cancer patients from the rural areas of Nova Scotia where our Central Supplies stores have been located. Supporting the Lodge which has done so much for rural Nova Scotians who must travel to Halifax for treatments, is a way that we can give back to our friends, customers and communities." says Steve.
The Steve and Kathy Smith Programming and Wellness Area includes rooms for activities such as yoga and Reiki, a multi-purpose room for games or meetings, an exercise room, quiet or meditation rooms, an expanded wig and breast prosthesis fitting room, a TV room and a computer area.
"The Lodge" as it is affectionately known, is a residence style accommodation that is considered like a "home-away-from-home" for cancer patients who must travel more than 50kms to Halifax for cancer treatment. The Lodge can sleep up to 64 guests. While many who stay at The Lodge love the well-appointed and clean rooms as well as home-cooked meals, it is often the supportive and family-like atmosphere that guests cherish most. Something as simple as a cup of tea or a game of cards with the other guests can offer invaluable comfort and friendship during a challenging time.
Bedrooms are shared with one other guest unless you come with a companion. Among our rooms we have two accessible rooms, two family rooms and two single rooms which accommodate those who must travel with a service animal or have unique needs. Each floor includes a laundry room, reading room and a shared TV room.
The deck offers a quiet spot to reflect or enjoy the fresh air and is a favourite warm weather gathering space. In the evening there are walks throughout the neighborhood or to the waterfront organized by volunteers. Volunteers, who often have a connection to cancer, can offer an amazing amount of support and comfort.
This area of The Sobey Cancer Support Centre offers enhanced and expanded supportive care and programs. There are additional common spaces in which to gather with fellow Lodge guests. Guests who are staying at The Lodge can enjoy the multi-purpose space to join in a board game or finish off a puzzle, watch television in the shared TV room, or check email in the computer area. Wi-Fi is provided free of charge so guests can connect with loved ones online at any time.
The Programming and Wellness Area offers a variety of programs and services for guests and their companions.
Not only are our services available to guests who are staying at The Lodge, but The Sobey Cancer Support Centre welcomes patients and their families who may be at the hospital for day treatments. During consultation with patients and health professionals, we uncovered an unmet need. Often patients can spend several hours sitting in hospital waiting rooms, perhaps between appointments and treatments, or waiting for someone to pick them up. Guests can join us for a few hours in our Respite Room to relax, watch television or read a book and have a cup of tea.
Patients and families of the Cancer Centre may also join us for a nutritious and affordable meal in our Lodge Dining Room. Reservations must be made by calling ahead at 902-420-1849.


Placed in Winchester (Virginia), this bakery, named Cathy's Creative Cakes, offers cakes, creative cakes and more to its potential clients. If you want to ask about its products or make an order, please use the phone number you will find to the right of this words. This bakery can be found at the address 2905 Papermill Rd, Winchester, VA, 22601. The working schedule of this bakery can be found on the right.
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Crewe Alexandra have played at Gresty Road since 1906. In the 1990's, the stadium was rebuilt, making all four stands all-seater. The club is also recognised as having some of the best facilities in the league for supporters with disabilities. The Stadium held an international friendly, Northern Ireland v Qatar, in May 2015.
The Main Stand is a single tier cantilever, and was built in 1999. The other stands are all covered, single tiered, and all-seater but are significantly smaller than the Main Stand. There are no dugouts at Gresty Road, with teams being allocated a section of seating in the Main Stand instead.
Away fans visiting Gresty Road are located in the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Van Stand, with a typical allocation of around 1,700.
There is a reasonably large pay and display car park at the stadium, and also an industrial estate nearby.
We've compiled a list of car parks, below, near to Gresty Road for hassle free parking while you're at the match.
Alexandra Stadium Car Park CW2 6EB £3.50 0.1km A large spacious car park with spaces readily available.
Weston Road Industrial Estate CW1 6XZ Free 1.2km An industrial estate on Weston Road is signposted "Away Supporters On Street Parking" and this is about a 15 minute walk to the stadium.
Gresty Road is just a 5 minute walk from Crewe Railway Station, which is served by trains across the country including Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham and London to name a few. Turn left when you exit the station and walk along Nantwich Road, taking a swift left onto Gresty Road, where you will see the stadium on your left.
There are a number of away friendly pubs near Gresty Road, all of which cater to different needs. Please note, however, that some bars require club colours to be covered and some do not allow children.
There is actually a bar on site within The Alexandra Suite, which is situated next to the away ticket office as part of the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Van Stand. Well behaved fans are welcome here and it shows all live Sky Sports games from 12.30pm. It also has very competitive drinks prices.
Below we've included a map below with a number of away pubs highlighted for you.
Crewe offers a variety of overnight accommodation to suit all budgets.
See what other away fans think of Crewe Alexandra's Gresty Road in our 'Away Day Reviews'.
See how Crewe Alexandra perform in our away day rankings, where away fans rate the pie, pint, cuppa and away day overall.


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We are pleased to announce that Stephan Pues, church planter and local network leader from Frankfurt, Germany, is the new director of City to City Europe (CTCE). Stephan was recently in the NYC office, and we asked him about this new position.
Susan Thorson: Stephan, tell us about becoming the director of CTCE.
Stephan Pues: I came in contact with City to City through an online talk by Tim Keller about church planting and the gospel, and I thought he or the network he was associated with could help me. I came to New York to be trained in 2012 at the International Intensive. My wife and I planted a church in Frankfurt, and then we started working with CTCE. I became a catalyst for a network in Austria, Switzerland and Germany and then began leading our city network. I always wanted to help the network — not just my church or my city but the whole network. And I think that all came together to the point that when [City to City's] Al Barth asked himself who could lead the network in Europe, he thought of me.
Susan: So what does it mean for the network to now have a European director?
Stephan: When Al was the director, he did a great job. There's no doubt about that. But in addition to Europe, he was there for Africa and the Middle East and North America, and he was an American. So I think it is interesting to have someone who is from Europe, who knows it from the inside. I think it is a good step that I really value from City to City that you now have a European leading Europe or an Asian doing the same in Asia and so on. Everybody has given positive feedback about that.
Susan: What's your immediate focus in this role?
Stephan: We're trying to add a new board, so developing the official structure of the network — that's my biggest job right now. Then I will find support for the network and participate in training and coaching. I also want to be more intentional about building the network's communication. We're not good at really putting the amazing things going on in CTCE somewhere that everybody sees it. That's one thing I really want to grow.
Susan: Can you highlight something you are encouraged about with CTCE?
Stephan: Oh, many. A couple weeks ago I was in Birmingham, UK. About 10 years ago, two leaders from different denominations with a gospel-centered vision to plant more churches in the city started Birmingham 2020, which was a strategy to plant 20 more churches by 2020. They're on track to surpass that and now have this idea of Birmingham 2030, which means between 2020 and 2030 they will plant 30 more churches. And then their goal is that each of those 50 churches plants a church in the next ten years. So that's a hundred churches planted in 30 years in their city. We're seeing one of those gospel movements we always talk about.
They have training, coaching, recruiting and are even producing resources and content that can be used other places in the UK and Europe. So that's an ecosystem. It was quite an encouraging thing to be there and to see how it could look. If we could see movements like that in every major city in Europe or in the world, that is something I think we all work for. This is our dream.


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Pentagon selects Fort Drum for missile defense site it has no plan to build
A UH-1Y Venom taxies into position after conducting night-time cold weather operations at Fort Drum, New York, March 17, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson)
June 28, 2019 Mark Weiner - Syracuse Media Group
The Department of Defense would choose Fort Drum in New York as the site of an East Coast missile defense site if it decides to build one in the future, according to a Pentagon official.
But a Defense Department official told Rep. Elise Stefanik in a letter Wednesday "the department has no intent to develop one" because a study earlier this year confirmed there's no military need for a new missile defense site.
Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, has pushed the Pentagon to add a ground-based interceptor site on the East Coast, beefing up the nation's existing defenses against intercontinental ballistic missiles.
A Pentagon review of U.S. missile defense concluded in January that the existing missile defense sites at Fort Greely, Alaska, and at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California were sufficient to defend the nation.
Stefanik, whose district includes Fort Drum, about 80 miles north of Syracuse, disagreed with the decision.
Stefanik, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, included language in a defense authorization bill this month that required the Defense Department to designate an interceptor site for potential development.
The Missile Defense Agency evaluated two potential interceptor sites at Fort Custer, Michigan, one at Camp Garfield, Ohio, and one at Fort Drum as part of a 2016 study.
"At this time, and by a small margin, Fort Drum would be the preferred (interceptor site) in the eastern United States," Michael D. Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering wrote to Stefanik in a letter she made public Wednesday night.
"Fort Drum provides the best operational coverage but is likely the most expensive option with the most environmental challenges," Griffin wrote.
Griffin did not elaborate on the environmental challenges or provide a cost estimate.
Previous studies concluded it would cost about $3.6 billion to build a new missile interceptor site. The development would create 1,450 jobs and add $220 million per year in economic value to the community that hosts the interceptor base.
Top U.S. generals in charge of missile defense have said the money should be invested to upgrade the existing interceptor sites in Alaska and California.
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China says its 'unrivalled' lightweight and main battle tanks held series of drills in Tibet
PLA's Type 15 lightweight tanks. (Photo courtesy: Global Times)
(TibetanReview.net, Jun15'20) – In yet another indication that it is preparing for conflict even as talks continued over the Ladakh border dispute with India, China said an infantry battalion of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Region recently organized infantry-tank cooperation drills at an undisclosed location at an elevation of more than 4,700 meters, putting the troops' teamwork and rapid-response capabilities to a comprehensive test.
Participating in the drills were the PLA's Type 15 lightweight tanks which had significant advantages over other types of tanks or armored vehicles in such regions, reported the official globaltimes.cn Jun 14, citing a statement released by the PLA Tibet Military Region Jun 14.
Type 15 is China's latest type of lightweight main battle tank and it made its public debut at the National Day military parade on Oct 1, 2019 in Beijing.
The report described the Type 15 lightweight tank as highly mobile even on plateaus, "a type of terrain which heavy tanks can struggle in due to the lack of oxygen to support the engine." It said "any lesser armored vehicle that can operate on plateaus are no threat to the Type 15."
This means that the Type 15 is basically unrivalled on plateaus, the report cited a military expert as saying under the condition of anonymity.
The report said that in another development, Type 99 main battle tanks attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army participated in separate exercises in mountainous plateau terrain on Jun 4, citing China Military Online Jun 11.
The report described the much heavier Type 99 tanks, which had even stronger firepower and protection, as a complement to the Type 15 tanks.
And the report made it a point to cite a source as saying Jun 12 that Chinese and Indian border troops were conducting multi-level meetings on the ground to promote the implementation of a high-level consensus and resolve differences on the frontline.
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backsliding on the very reforms that define its success.
remains a luxury policymakers believe they can not afford.
investment and government revenues dropping precipitously.
across the mountains - could easily spark renewed crisis.
with Moscow presage a deeper reorientation of U.S. interests.
Moscow's consolidation of its position in the territories.
we work to prevent a slide back into conflict and instability.
new markets for Georgian goods, including its famous wine.
with Georgia to help promote further U.S. investments.
not believe the Georgian legal system can protect them.
the hard issues if it wants to win.
the separatist territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
and its current poll numbers reflect broad popular support.
change to lessen the power of the president.
primarily via overflights between Russia and Armenia.
Georgia from the south as well.
to prevent any further recognitions of the breakaway regions.


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Q: store getter returns observer object instead of null I would like to create a simple "Conway's Game of Life" application and store the settings that have already been made to the localStorage.
I created three views

*

*Map Settings
| Define map size etc.

*Map Setup
| Create a preset for your map

*Map Launch
| Launch your preset
Whenever the settings change the preset has to be deleted because the preset might have a different old size. The settings use default values if the localStorage is empty.
Within my store I save the map setup to the grid property. So the value is either null or a two dimensional array from the localStorage.
When routing to the MapSetup.vue file I use the mounted event to setup the preset
  mounted: function() {
    if (this.grid) { // the preset from the store / localStorage
      this.currentGrid = this.grid; // use the preset
    } else {
      this.currentGrid = this.generateNewMap(); // generate a new preset
    }
  }

Unfortunately this.grid (store getter) is not null and returns an __ob__ observer item. Because of this the if statement is truthy and will not generate a new preset.
I created a working example of my application here
https://codesandbox.io/s/vuetify-vuex-and-vuerouter-h6yqu
You can define the settings in MapSettings.vue and the grid state from mapSetup should be set to null. After redirecting to MapSetup.vue no grid should appear because this.grid returns __ob__ observer instead of null.
How can I fix it?

A: [MutationTypes.RESET_MAP_SETUP]: state => {
    state.grid = [];
}

when you reset the grid, you set it as an empty array, not as null
that is why it's not null in your mounted hook

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CONFIRMED: LVG will continue his spending spree in January
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists that he will be looking out for more signings when the transfer window re-opens in January.
Van Gaal, 64, who has already spent near about £250m on his squad since his arrival at Old Trafford last season, has now revealed that he will continue his spending spree in speedy and creative players as the Dutchman is set to bolster his squad.
"I have already said, in the transfer period, I could not buy every player I want and that's also because of the market," LVG said as quoted by Daily Star.
"I have said that we need creative, speedy players in attack.
"You have seen which players I have bought; I like that profile, but we need more."
United are currently find themselves at fourth in the league table, only two points behind the league leaders Manchester City.
Here are some of the players who are currently linked with a move to Manchester United: Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thomas Muller, and Aymeric Laporte.
During the recent summer transfer window, the Reds Devils chief made world class signings in the form of Matteo Darmian, Memphis Depay, Anthony Martial, Sergio Romero, Morgan Schneiderlin, and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
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As a result of this extended partnership, Warid Telecom will have access to a number of additional benefits, including enhanced network performance, an optimised seamless user experience, field service efficiency, as well as first line and second line support.
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Some female students told TNN that they had submitted applications for college to college migration, but the BISE DI Khan chairman has cancelled the migrations. They said the chairman has said they will not be given migration to degree colleges of Wana, Ladha, Saam and Jandola.
Rani, an FSc student, said while talking to TNN that she wanted to migrate from Tank College to Wana College, but cannot do so after the ban. She said the ban on migration is injustice with the students of Waziristan.
Naina, another FSc student from DI Khan, said her family has now shifted to Wana and she was facing difficulties as migration to Wana has been banned. She demanded lifting of the ban as she cannot live alone without her family.
The students of South Waziristan have demanded Prime Minister Imran Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman and deputy commissioner of South Waziristan to take notice of the matter and transfer the BISE DI Khan chairman.
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478 Youth Presented with Congressional Award Gold Medal
Posted on September 28, 2020 September 29, 2020 by Bethie Woodall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – written by Jordan Lindsey
For a condensed PDF press release, click here.
The program's first-ever virtual event took time this past Saturday to recognize students for their dedication to initiative, achievement, and service.
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2020 — Last Saturday, the United States Congress honored 478 incredible young leaders with The Congressional Award Gold Medal in the program's first-ever virtual Gold Medal Ceremony. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this is the first year the Gold Medal Ceremony has been held virtually, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate the efforts made by some of America's most exceptional youth.
The Congressional Award Gold Medal is the highest honor that a Member of Congress can bestow upon a youth civilian. This year's Gold Medalists are the most recent addition to an exceptional group of individuals who have received the prestigious award throughout the program's 41-year history. Each Gold Medalist has completed at least 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service, 200 hours of Personal Development and Physical Fitness, respectively, and a 5 day, 4-night Expedition/Exploration over the span of a minimum two years.
Hosted by the Chairman of The Congressional Award, Paxton Baker, the ceremony began with an inspiring video message from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi congratulated the medalists and encouraged their continued commitment amidst the pandemic:
"Our nation is at a pivotal moment, as our communities confront the unprecedented coronavirus crisis and fight the systemic injustices that continue to undermine the strength of our democracy. If we are to meet these enormous challenges, we need your leadership, your imagination, and your commitment to serving others."
Throughout the ceremony video, Chairman Baker took viewers to several of Washington, D.C.'s landmarks including the Capitol Building, Nationals Park, the Washington Monument, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Chairman Baker also interviewed each of the ceremony's special guests: Wolf Blitzer, Senator Mike Enzi, and Emmitt Smith.
Speaking from his experience in becoming a journalist and CNN's Lead Anchor, Wolf Blitzer encouraged the medalists,
"Find what you really, really love doing and see if there's a good career path you can take, that will enable you to do that on a day-to-day basis. You'll do it well—if you love what you're doing."
United States Senator from Wyoming, Mike Enzi humbly told Chairman Baker,
"My reward is watching the youth respond to Congressional Awards, and develop through Congressional Awards, and then do things after the Congressional Awards."
NFL Hall of Famer and businessman Emmitt Smith shared the wisdom he had gained from his family and throughout his career,
"We all have a responsibility to each other, not only to earn the right to be respected and give respect, but to take the opportunity to help another person in need."
Videos and photos submitted by the Gold Medalists were shown with participants highlighting aspects of the program that meant most to them. Medalist Abhinav Krishnan from North Carolina said,
"The Congressional Award program has given me the ability to see past my social circles in my everyday life and see the true challenges that my real community faces."
Carson Beck of Arizona commented on some of his Voluntary Public Service work:
"I was able to learn about giving back to my community through raising money for wounded veterans, and redoing a rock wall for a youth outreach center in my community."
Lavanya Neti from California told viewers how the program
"inspired me to start my own non-profit, Schools for Success, where I guide and motivate other young people to complete their own charitable projects."
Among other medalists' videos, special remarks were given by Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-8), and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (WY-0).
"I hope you all will join me in congratulating these young people for all their hard work in making our community a better place," said Congresswoman Porter, who's district had the most Gold Medalists this year, with 42 awardees.
Also giving special remarks was Senator for New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, who told the medalists
"Your dedication and service to your communities is needed now more than ever. You've shown you not only have what it takes to lead the next generation, but to lead our country into the future."
As the ceremony video came to a close, viewers were shown a message from Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell:
"I'm proud of the bright young people in Kentucky, and around the country, who have committed time and talent to serving their communities. I'm excited to see all the good that you'll continue to do."
Following the ceremony video, Gold Medalists tuned in for a Keynote Address from Congressional Award Board Member and past Gold Medalist (class of '04) Mateo Magdaleno. Magdaleno is an internationally known, community servant leader and professional empowerment speaker with an inspiring story that stresses the importance of never giving up on the pursuit of an education despite the challenges involved.
"Focus on the things you do have, and not the things you don't have. Work with what you've got! We can change our attitudes towards our circumstances. Choose happiness. Choose gratitude."
Following the Keynote, National Director of The Congressional Award, Erica Heyse made a few exciting announcements and conducted live giveaways for Washington Nationals merch.
Among the announcements was The Congressional Award's latest partnership in coordination with the program's Diversity & Inclusion initiative, with Intuit.
Check out The Congressional Award's Personal Finance Program, powered by Intuit, here.
The medalists then joined virtual break-out networking sessions with The Congressional Award Board Members, sharing their experiences with the program, their interests, and taking advantage of the opportunity to connect with their peers.
Four afternoon panels on topics of interests to the medalists included discussions around nonprofit leadership, race relations and social justice, women in leadership, and entrepreneurship. Panelists featured an array of social, government, and industry leaders committed to work in each area of focus.
Panel #1 | Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Shattering Glass Ceilings
Keira Lombardo (Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Compliance, Smithfield Foods)
Kerry McClean (Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Intuit)
Karen Gally (Vice President & General Counsel, Otsuka)
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas' 18th Congressional District)
Sanyin Siang (Founding Executive Director, COLE, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business)
Panel #2 | Nonprofit Leadership: Where Business and Social Change Intersect
Merrill Eisenhower Atwater (CEO, People to People International)
Adan Gonzalez (Founder & Executive Director, Puede Network)
Deborah Rutter (President, The Kennedy Center)
Depelsha McGruder (COO & Treasurer, Ford Foundation)
Congressman David Cicilline (Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District)
Ray Kerins (Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, Government Relations & Policy, Bayer)
Panel #3 | Entrepreneurship: Betting on Yourself
Brian K. Johnson (President & CEO, Advance Higher Ed LLC)
Brad Knox (Senior Vice President & Counsel, Aflac)
Chiling Tong (President & CEO, National ACE)
Kirk Spahn (Founder & President, Institute for Civic Leadership)
Congressman Jim Himes (Connecticut's 4th Congressional District)
Romero Brown (CEO, Romero Brown Consulting)
Panel #4 | Race Relations & Social Justice: Not a Trend, but a Lifelong Commitment to Progress
Dr. Hakim J. Lucas (President & CEO, Virginia Union University)
Councilmember Will Jawando (Montgomery County Council, Attorney, Activist)
Courtney Christian (Senior Director of Policy and Research, PhRMA)
Jodie Geddes (Co-Manager, Coming to the Table)
David Osman (Clinical Quality Program Administrator, Anthem)
The virtual ceremony, usually held in person at The Capitol Visitor Center, is one of several steps taken by The Congressional Award Foundation to support and celebrate America's youth during the pandemic. To learn about some of the ways The Congressional Award has responded to the pandemic and upcoming programs and updates visit us at our website.
The Gold Medalist Class of 2020 come from 41 states, contributing a combined total of over 226,000 hours of Voluntary Public Service to their communities – the states with the highest number of awardees being California, Wyoming, Texas, New Jersey, and New York. See our fact sheet for our full list of medalists from this year and other interesting facts.
For reporters working on national stories and/or members of TV, radio, new media broadcasting:
Bethie Woodall
woodall@congressionalaward.org
Erica Heyse
heyse@congressionalaward.org
For reporters working on local stories, partner organization/congressional staff inquiries, or general information:
Matt Tick
tick@congressionalaward.org
Posted in Press	Tagged celebration, community, congress, congressional award, content, coronavirus, COVID-19, initiative, intuit, leadership, nonprofit, panel, panelists, program, programming, resources, response, service, volunteer, youth, youth service
U.S. Congress to Honor Youth Nationwide with Congressional Award Gold Medal in First-Ever Virtual Ceremony
Contact: Bethie Woodall | woodall@congressionalaward.org
The Congressional Award Gold Medal Ceremony will recognize 478 Congressional Award recipients across the nation for their goal-setting achievements in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration.
1:00 p.m. | Ceremony Opening & Medalist Recognition
2:00 p.m. | Keynote & Giveaways
2:15 p.m. | Medalist Break-Out Groups & Networking
3:00 p.m. | Panel Discussions
The ceremony, which is traditionally held in the Congressional Auditorium at the U.S. Capitol Visitor's Center, will take place virtually this year.
The Gold Medalists, their families, as well as loved ones will virtually attend. The Gold Medal Ceremony will include video messages from various Members of both the House and the Senate as well as influential speakers including messages from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and interviews with guests Wolf Blitzer, Emmitt Smith, and Senator Mike Enzi.
View a list of this year's 478 awardees (including hometowns).
Download a copy of the ceremony program.
Full event info, as well as the full list of panelists and moderators, can be found here on our website.
The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress' only charity and the highest honor bestowed upon a young person through the Senate and House. Established by Congress as a public-private partnership in 1979 under Public Law 96-114, the program recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in youth ages 13 ½ – 23.
Posted in Advisory	Tagged achievement, award, congress, congressional award, initiative, service, special recognition, youth, youth service
Call for 2020 Gold Medal Record Books
Posted on January 3, 2020 by Derek Doyle
Going for Gold this year?
In order to be eligible for the 2020 Gold Medal class, participants must meet two deadlines:
Record Books are due no later than February 1, 2020
Revisions are due no later than March 15, 2020
Are you planning to be part of the annual Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington, D.C. this summer? Be sure to submit your Gold Medal Record Book to the national office no later than February 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m ET. This is a postmark, email, and fax deadline.
Submissions made after February 1st will be grouped with the 2021 Gold Medal class.
If you currently have a submission in review or pending, you have until March 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET to submit any revisions.
Unsure about your status?
Contact your state's program manager with your question.
Meet the 2020 Gold Medal class:
Once again, this year's class is on pace to be the largest in program history. See where each hail from.
Posted in Participant, Press	Tagged achievement, congress, congressional award, deadline, go for gold, gold, gold medal, gold medal ceremony, initiative, record book, reminder, save the date, service, youth
Southern California Student Leaders Earn Congress' Award for Youth
Posted on November 14, 2019 November 14, 2019 by Derek Doyle
Yorba Linda, CA (November 14, 2019) — On Saturday, November 9, 2019, The Congressional Award Southern California Ceremony presented by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. recognized nearly 200 student leaders for personal goal-setting and acts of citizenship.
U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), and Katie Porter (CA-45) presented the awards on behalf of the United States Congress at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.
U.S. Representatives Chu and Porter present The Congressional Award Silver Medal to Thomas Williamson of Anaheim Hills.
"It is my privilege to honor these incredible youth with The Congressional Award, the highest award for youth legislated and presented by the United States Congress," said Congresswoman Judy Chu. "In order to qualify, these honorees have volunteered their time to achieve goals in public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. I have been so impressed by the creativity and care demonstrated by these young people. Their devotion to success is a benefit to our entire area, and an example to others. Congratulations!"
The event was made possible by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., who served as the Title Sponsor. On a journey of creativity and innovation for more than 95 years, the San Francisco based global pharmaceutical business has not only discovered and developed treatments for complex medical conditions – but made a deliberate effort to engage youth in local communities.
Congressman Cisneros delivers remarks the recipients and guests.
Congressman Cisneros delivers remarks the recipients and guests."I want to congratulate all 22 recipients of The Congressional Award for California's 39th district," said Congressman Gil Cisneros. "I am constantly impressed by the abundance of talented youth in our community. Their unwavering commitment to improving themselves and others around them is truly inspiring. The Congressional Award program has challenged our youth, and it is great to see CA-39 students answering the call and not only exceeding, but demonstrating that they will be future leaders. It was a privilege to recognize each of the awardees accomplishments and join their families in celebration."
The ceremony also borrowed the talents of FOX 5 San Diego's Chris Murphy as master of ceremonies.
After the ceremony, recipients and guests were able to tour the presidential library and museum.
"As a UC Irvine professor, I've witnessed up close and personal the tenacity and compassion of young people in our community," Congresswoman Katie Porter said. "I was proud to recognize the accomplishments of the 187 Congressional Award recipients from Southern California, and I look forward to seeing what they'll accomplish in the future."
Congressional Awardees receive recognition for their accomplishment.
Congressional Awardees receive recognition for their accomplishment.California ranks number one in both the number of enrolled participants and Congressional Awards earned annually. The Golden State's 24th-53rd congressional districts have produced 7,431 awardees all-time. There are currently 6,535 participants pursuing the award in the region. The 187 Congressional Award Medalists honored this year contributed 38,749 hours of voluntary public service to their communities.
Download the program for event details and full recipient list.
The Congressional Award is the United States Congress' only charity and the highest honor bestowed upon a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Established by Congress as a public-private partnership in 1979 under Public Law 96-114, the program recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in youth ages 13 ½ – 23.
Posted in Press	Tagged achievement, california, Chu, Cisneros, congress, congressional award, goal-setting, goals, initiative, Porter, service, SoCal, Southern California, volunteerism, Yorba Linda, youth
Reps. Malinowski, Payne, Jr. Honor New Jersey Youth with The Congressional Award
Posted on September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 by Derek Doyle
Summit, NJ (September 26, 2019) — Nearly 100 New Jersey student leaders were recognized by Congress for their personal goal setting and community service at a statewide Congressional Award ceremony held on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
U.S. Representatives Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) presented the awards on behalf of Congress.
"I want to congratulate all 98 recipients of The Congressional Award for New Jersey," said Congressman Payne, Jr. "I was excited to give our youth such a prestigious honor. I know it was not easy to earn. But they showed tremendous character in their commitment to the goals they set for the program. I am very proud of them and look forward to being part of the ceremony again next year."
Congressman Malinowksi assured guests that the future was in good hands with these students assuming leadership roles. "This country belongs to you, the young people. And it's up to you to make it better. And that's what you all have done – you've decided you must step up and do something."
Anesha Santhanam of Edison, NJ receives the Silver Medal from U.S. Representatives Payne, Jr. and Malinowski and Celgene's Patrick Gliha and Rich Bagger.
The event was made possible by Celgene Corporation, who once again served as the Title Sponsor and host venue. The global biopharmaceutical company has become a perennial partner of Congress' award program for youth by supporting the development of the program both locally and nationally.
Celgene's Rich Bagger, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Market Access, and Patrick Gliha, Senior Director of State Government Relations and a member of The Congressional Award's Board of Directors, were on hand to congratulate this year's honorees.
The ceremony borrowed the talents of WABC-TV journalist Anthony Johnson as master of ceremonies.
Attendees look on as Congressman Payne, Jr. delivers his remarks.
New Jersey remains one of the most active states in The Congressional Award's national portfolio, ranking within the top ten states in both the number of enrolled participants and number of awards earned. The Garden State has produced 6,622 awardees all-time. There are currently 4,563 participants pursuing the award. The 98 New Jersey Congressional Award Medalists being honored this year have contributed 22,634 hours of voluntary public service to their communities.
Learn more about this year's recipients with the ceremony program and photo gallery.
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North Carolina Student Leaders Recognized by Congress for Goalsetting and Volunteer Efforts
Posted on August 12, 2019 August 23, 2019 by Derek Doyle
Concord, NC (August 12, 2019) — Today, U.S. Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12) and Richard Hudson (NC-08) co-hosted the 2019 North Carolina Congressional Award Ceremony.
65 youth from across the state were presented with The Congressional Award, Congress' highest honor for youth. Each recipient challenged themselves personally and engaged with their communities by setting goals in four program areas – Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.
Collectively, the students contributed a staggering 14,556 hours of volunteerism to communities near and far.
Congresswoman Adams and Congressman Hudson presented the awards on behalf of the United States Congress and lauded the recipients for taking initiative and considering others in their decision-making.
"As a member of The Congressional Award's Board of Directors, I am proud to celebrate our state's youth and their incredible achievements," said Congressman Richard Hudson. "I was honored to help recognize and congratulate these young men and women for their success and service to our community. They are the leaders of tomorrow."
"It is my honor and privilege to present The Congressional Award to the promising young North Carolinians who earned this recognition in 2019," said Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. "Each of these young leaders' dedication to personal development and public service is positively impacting communities across North Carolina. It is because of committed young people like this year's award recipients that I know the future of our democracy is bright."
The event was made possible by the generosity and leadership of Smithfield Foods, Inc., a global consumer packaged goods and protein company that employs more than 10,000 individuals throughout North Carolina. Smithfield has been involved with The Congressional Award since 2015, and returns this year as the Title Sponsor of the 2019 North Carolina Congressional Award Ceremony. The company maintains a robust sustainability program that includes a dedicated focus on supporting the communities where its employees live and work through engagement, volunteerism, and financial support.
"Smithfield Foods' ongoing support of The Congressional Award reflects our commitment to the same values that the Award upholds," said Mike Skahill, Vice President of Government Affairs at Smithfield Foods and Congressional Award Foundation board member. "Each of the Congressional Award recipients dedicates themselves in service to their local communities, a parallel to the importance we place on supporting our neighbors in the communities we call home. We are proud to support all of these efforts that help build a stronger tomorrow for everyone."
Charlotte Motor Speedway served as the host venue and granted awardees and guests special access to facilities, including The Speedway Club and racetrack.
Aric Almirola, NASCAR driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Fusion for Stewart-Haas Racing, served as keynote speaker and local WSOC-TV Anchor Allison Latos volunteered her time as emcee.
North Carolina remains one of the most dynamic states in The Congressional Award's portfolio, with the Charlotte metropolitan area ranking in the top 10 fastest growing regions. The Tar Heel State has produced 2,128 awardees all-time and there are currently 2,369 participants pursuing the award.
The ceremony program and list of Congressional Award recipients can be found here.
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Reps. Allred, Granger, Veasey Host Texas Ceremony, Announce Fort Worth ISD Initiative
Posted on May 7, 2019 May 7, 2019 by Derek Doyle
Congressional Awardees pose outside of the Dallas Museum of Art with U.S. Representatives Colin Allred, Kay Granger, and Marc Veasey.
Dallas, TX — On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Members of the Texas congressional delegation hosted a statewide Congressional Award ceremony and introduced a new initiative between Congress' award program for youth and the Fort Worth Independent School District.
The Dallas Museum of Art served as the host venue, welcoming awardees and their guests to a reception and award ceremony.
The event was made possible by the generosity of partners like American Airlines, G2 Secure Staff, Lockheed Martin, Magdaleno Leadership Institute, and Mr. Jorge Baldor.
In addition to honoring youth recipients for personal goal-setting and community service, the event served as a launch for The Congressional Award's partnership with the Fort Worth Independent School District. The two organizations unveiled their plan to equip North Texas teens with tangible skills and resources necessary to bridge the gap between classroom success and career preparation.
Read more about the FWISD partnership here.
Left to Right: Julie Gostic of G2 Secure Staff, Congressional Award Chairman Paxton Baker, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Gold Medalist siblings Raheem and Rehman Memon, Congressman Colin Allred, Congressman Marc Veasey.
"Over four decades, The Congressional Award program has displayed an unparalleled ability to empower young adults to prepare for life outside the classroom," said Congressman Marc Veasey. "Regardless of ability, circumstance, or socioeconomic status, The Congressional Award recognizes the effort, initiative, and achievement students make.
The Foundation also recognized Texas A&M University assistant professor Dr. Hector Rivera with the Education Champion Award for his contributions to teaching, public service, and guiding students to achieve excellence.
Illustrating the significance of community and partnership, Congressional Award Board Member and motivational speaker Mateo Magdaleno reminded awardees that it takes a village to achieve personal success. "Although we stand as one person, we must never forget we are representing thousands of people – entire communities, families that have supported you, and educators who have served as your mentors."
Congressional Awardees and guests look on as the ceremony unfolds.
This year's ceremony honored 89 recipients across the Lone Star State. Texas remains one of the most active in The Congressional Award's portfolio with 3,304 awardees all-time, 80,100 service hours in 2018 (8% of national total), and 4,213 current participants (ranked 2nd in number of participants, only trailing California).
Free, high resolution photos are available to view and download here.
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