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For Orioles' Austin Hays, relearning to run has him putting best foot forward in spring
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SARASOTA, FLA. — Austin Hays had to change plenty in response to a 2018 season when nothing went right, from the way he ate and trained to the way he swung the bat.
Yet something as simple as relearning how to run after his previous gait injured his ankle so badly he needed surgery — and the fitness regimen changes he made as a result — might have helped unlock an even more dynamic player than the Orioles thought they had when he shot to the majors in his first full season in 2017 and emerged as the club's right fielder of the future.
"He had told me, 'I'm going to be trimming up to start to tone my body up, not only to take care of my foot but to continue to develop my speed,' " said outfielder Cedric Mullins, Hays' longtime friend and teammate. "When I finally got a chance to see him, he did exactly that. He looks good."
Said manager Brandon Hyde: "I think he's healthy, that's the first thing. His ankle feels really good. He's really an aggressive player. He's playing with no fear, playing really well defensively. He's aggressive at the plate. I just like the way he plays the game. He just plays with this — he's not afraid of anything, and I love that. He's opening up a lot of eyes in camp, for sure."
The result of Hays' offseason work is really what he expected of himself last spring, when he had a few weeks of major league experience after a 2017 season in which he hit .329/.365/.593 with 32 home runs and 32 doubles between High-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie.
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Instead of sprinting through spring training last year, he stalled because of injury and never got going. His shoulder got stiff and he missed several weeks. Intentionally or not, he ended up getting pull-conscious with his swing, taking away some of the benefits of his quick bat and contributing to a prolonged early season slump at Bowie. He finally succumbed to ankle soreness and went on the injured list in late May, returned with a solid August and had surgery in September.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias talks with Austin Hays during spring training in Sarasota, Fla. (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
I can tell he's got a little bit more spring in his step.
Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins on longtime friend and teammate Austin Hays
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It turned out Hays, 23, was doing damage with every stride.
"The idea of it was my weight, because my ankle was bothering me, was shifting in," Hays said. "So because I was walking that way, when I would run, I was running on my heel, and my ankle would give [in]. I wasn't running on my toes, basically. … When you start running like this [on your heels], you can start over-striding and there's a lot of stuff on your hamstrings. But when you can stay on your toes, everything is efficient, I guess. That was kind of the idea behind it, just getting back to being able to run on my toes and keep my feet underneath me. That way, the weight doesn't get crushed into that one spot by turning it in."
There was more weight than ever before, too. Hays weighed around 210 pounds when he reported to camp last year, when a young man's mindset of "eat as much as I could, lift as much as I could, to be able to get bigger and gain weight" actually worked.
"I was blowing up all of a sudden," Hays said. "I think it's because my metabolism slowed down and I came into camp and I just couldn't move around the same way because I wasn't used to all that extra mass. I had to change my diet to get my body back to where it's always been. Now, I'm back at that 195. My body fat is where it usually is, so I just feel like myself. I feel comfortable."
He cut out sugars and most carbohydrates, and intermittently fasted during the offseason to help cut down on his body fat. The difference now, he said, is how light he feels on his feet.
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"I'm able to stay on my toes, and I lost 15 pounds, 20 pounds since I came into camp last year," Hays said. "It was a lot of weight just kind of blasting into the ankle. I just feel light on my feet. I feel quick and fast."
The newfound athleticism has done plenty to change the potential impact Hays can make. A third-round draft pick out of Jacksonville University who only grew into his power as a pro, Hays has the baseball-rat tag that usually means someone is maximizing his tools. He does everything above average from a grade standpoint, and throws a little better than that, but adding speed to what's already a potentially impactful profile could make him even more versatile. Only Mullins has played center field more often than him so far this spring, and Hays made possibly the defensive play of the spring on a ball in the right-center-field gap Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, lunging on the warning track to take away extra bases. He hit his third home run of the spring Saturday and has a .320/.346/.800 batting line in 25 at-bats.
"My goal coming into camp was to come in and prove that I was healthy, and I feel like I've done that so far," Hays said. "My ankle feels good. We had a hiccup with it being a little swollen, but we took care of that. It's feeling great for the games now. I played two games in a row the other day, and it's feeling great [Monday] after the game yesterday. That was the first step, and the second step is just to play the game the way I know how and have fun doing it, and just let my best be enough."
His best now includes a smoother stride, and the right people are noticing.
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"I can tell he's got a little bit more spring in his step," Mullins said. "I'm going to have to get him out there on a 60[-yard dash] and see what he's got. But he's looking really good out there."
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Dr Michael Down
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Email address m.down@mmu.ac.uk
Office location E25 John Dalton Building, Manchester Campus
Academic Biography
Master of Physics (MPhys) in Physics from the University of York.
Doctor of Phiosophy (Ph.D) from University of Southampton
Research Associate with University of Southampton, the University of Southampton's Malaysian Campus and Siemens.
Research Associate at the York Nanocentre at the University of York.
Material Engineer for Starchaser Industries Ltd.
Currently a post-doctoral research associate at Manchester Metropolitan University, developing graphene based composite materials for 3-D printing and additive manufacturing. A member of an interdisciplinary project at MMU aiming to develop advance materials from waste plastics and integrated advanced nanomaterials, such as graphene, graphene nanoplatelets and carbon nanotubes. Working towards providing high performance materials for 3-D printing energy storage solutions such as batteries and supercapacitors.
Awarded a PhD in engineering in 2015, on a project studying Carbon NanoTube (CNT) composite materials and their potential as electrical contacts for applications in MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) switches and relays; specializing in the material characterization and failure modelling.
Previously studied Physics at the University of York, specializing in the characterization and observation of nanostructures in ancient stained glass from York Minster. During this time work for Starchaser Industries was also carried out, evaluating fuel efficiency and data processing for hybrid rocket technology.
Research Groups:
Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials Research Group
Craig Banks Research Group.
Research Centre: Engineering & Materials Research Centre
CW. Foster, GQ. Zou, Y. Jiang, MP. Down, CM. Liauw, et al. A. Garcia‐Miranda Ferrari, X. Ji, GC. Smith, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks. (2019). Next‐Generation Additive Manufacturing: Tailorable Graphene/Polylactic(acid) Filaments Allow the Fabrication of 3D Printable Porous Anodes for Utilisation within Lithium‐ion Batteries. Batteries & Supercaps. 2(5), pp.448-453.
MP. Down, E. Martínez-Periñán, CW. Foster, E. Lorenzo, GC. Smith, et al. CE. Banks. (2019). Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing of Complete Standalone Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Architectures. Advanced Energy Materials. 9(11), pp.1803019-1803019.
K. Betlem, S. Hoksbergen, N. Mansouri, M. Down, P. Losada-Perez, et al. K. Eersels, B. van Grinsven, T. Cleij, P. Kelly, D. Sawtell, M. Zubko, C. Banks, M. Peeters. (2018). Real-time analysis of microbial growth by means of the Heat-Transfer Method (HTM) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as model organism. Physics in Medicine. 6, pp.1-8.
E. Martínez-Periñán, MP. Down, C. Gibaja, E. Lorenzo, F. Zamora, et al. CE. Banks. (2018). Antimonene: A Novel 2D Nanomaterial for Supercapacitor Applications. Advanced Energy Materials. 8(11),
MP. Down, SJ. Rowley-Neale, GC. Smith, CE. Banks (2018). Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Supercapacitor Devices. ACS Applied Energy Materials. 1(2), pp.707-714.
MP. Down, CE. Banks (2018). Freestanding Three-Dimensional Graphene Macroporous Supercapacitor. ACS Applied Energy Materials. 1(2), pp.891-899.
K. Betlem, M. Down, C. Foster, S. Akthar, K. Eersels, et al. B. van Grinsven, T. Cleij, C. Banks, M. Peeters. (2018). Development of a Flexible MIP-Based Biosensor Platform for the Thermal Detection of Neurotransmitters. MRS Advances. 3(28), pp.1569-1574.
AF. Khan, MP. Down, GC. Smith, CW. Foster, CE. Banks (2017). Surfactant-exfoliated 2D hexagonal boron nitride (2D-hBN): role of surfactant upon the electrochemical reduction of oxygen and capacitance applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 5(8), pp.4103-4113.
MP. Down, CW. Foster, X. Ji, CE. Banks (2016). Pencil drawn paper based supercapacitors. RSC Advances. 6(84), pp.81130-81141.

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Q: Get next chunk of text (of specified size) contained in a macro Let's say we have a lot of text to be typeset contained in a single macro, let's call it \myverylongtext
\newcommand{\myverylongtext}{
    This is some really long text: \blindtext[4].

    And it continues even more: \blindtext[1].
}

For simplicity, let's say there is no sectioning/ newpage command in \myverylongtext, but it can have line-breaking commands, and multiple paragraphs (paragraph-breaking commands?). Also, assume that font size & leading remain constant throughout, though all other LaTeX typesetting commands (\textbf, etc) are allowed within the text & should take effect.
Is it possible to define an efficient* macro that (when encountered) gets the next chunk of text of specified dimension? For example:
\newcommand{\getnextchunk}[4]{
    % #1 is name of macro (in our case \myverylongtext)
    % #2 width of text box
    % #3 height of text box in lines
    % #4 draftmode: optional boolean argument that, when set, instead of typesetting contents returns the actual height (in lines), and width (in length units) of the chunk. (useful in making dynamic layout decisions)
    % returns/typesets a box of shape width * height
}

New calls to this macro \getnextchunk should get next chunk of text, as if the text contained in \myverylongtext reflowed from previous chunk to this chunk.
* This \myverylongtext can be very long, and there can be numerous such chunks, so efficiency is needed. You cannot typeset remaining portion of \myverylongtext multiple times. One vision I have of solution for such problem is that a box of size 0 is filled iteratively till it grows to the specified metric: width (in length dimension), height (in lines), and required justification; though I lack understanding of low-level tex/luatex/expl3 to write it myself.
Also, either justification commands like raggedright/raggedleft/full-justified specified in \myverylongtext should magically take effect, or we can set a restriction that we won't have such commands in the \myverylongtext & instead pass it as a 4th argument to \getnextchunk (I think latter is preferable, and would make it either easier and/or cleaner to code/use).
Another way to visualize the problem is imagine that we have multiple rectangular text boxes (of different width and height) that flow into each other sequentially as we encounter them in our document (don't worry about placement of these text boxes, *tex already has multiple elegant solutions for that). Also, we don't know when and how many such text boxes will be encountered in the document upfront. In my opinion, from years of using *tex, solving just this one problem will open tons of possibilities, and make tex unbeatable (against InDesign, etc) in value as a typographic tool for design-oriented layouts. Tools like InDesign, and Affinity Publisher allow linking text boxes that eventually flow into each other as a stream, and is something indispensable for a typographic system that envisions to cater to modern expressive typography, and plurality of designs. That can open up *tex as a typesetter to a much broader typesetting/design community.

A: My solution is not exactly what you want but all information is managed at one place. I hope, that it is not problem to accept three passes over parameters.
The data should look like this:
%          lines  width
\declchunk    5     10cm ;
\declchunk    6     12cm ;
\declchunk   12     13cm ;
\declchunk    9     10cm ;
\declchunk    9     10cm ;
\declchunk    9     10cm ;
\declchunk    7      8cm ;
\declchunk    5     10cm ;

\formatchunks \myverylongtext

\setbox101 = \getnextchunk
\setbox102 = \getnextchunk  \rebox 102:{\raggedright}
\setbox103 = \getnextchunk
\setbox104 = \getnextchunk  \rebox 104:{\raggedleft}
\setbox105 = \getnextchunk

% you can place these boxes everywhere. the following code is only for testing:

box 101: \par \box101 \bigskip
box 102: \par \box102 \bigskip
box 103: \par \box103 \bigskip
box 104: \par \box104 \bigskip
box 105: \par \box105 \bigskip

\bye

First, we dcelare dimensions of all chunks (by number of lines for heights and by dimensions for widths). Second, we format the given text. Finally, we can get a pieces of the data and save them to boxes, for example. They are justified to blocks by default. If we need to do another setting, then we can re-box these boxes. Our example shows that second box is ragged right and fourth box is ragged left. Moreover, you can do
\vbox to<dimension>{\unvbox103} \vtop to12mm{\unvbox105} etc.

for example, because there is a stretchability and shrinkability between lines.
Implementation: we get all \parshape parameters by the list of \declchunks, then we format text using these parameters (only once) to \vbox\allchunks and then we do \vsplit when \getnextcunk is called. Finally we can do a little re-boxing if user need somewhat different form block justification.
My implementation works with plain TeX and classical TeX only. We needn't any TeX extension and (of course) we need not LaTeX:).
\newcount\tmpnum
\newcount\shapenum
\newcount\globpar
\newbox\allchunks
\newif\ifrepeat

\splittopskip=\baselineskip

\def\formatchunks#1{\setbox\allchunks=\vbox{%
   \def\par{\ifhmode\shapepar\fi}
   \def\shapepar{\prevgraf=\globpar
      \parshape\shapenum\shapelist \endgraf
      \globpar=\prevgraf
      \ifnum\prevgraf>\shapenum \let\par=\endgraf \fi}
   \dimen0=\baselineskip \baselineskip=\dimen0 plus2pt minus2pt
   \widowpenalty=0 \clubpenalty=0 \brokenpenalty=0
   \penalty0 #1\vfil}
   \setbox0=\vsplit\allchunks to0pt % \splittopskip added
   \expandafter \renewsize \sizelist \relax
}

\def\shapelist{} \def\sizelist{}
\splittopskip=\baselineskip

\def\shapelist{} \def\sizelist{}

\def\declchunk #1 #2;{\edef\sizelist{\sizelist#1\space}
   \tmpnum=0
   \loop  \advance\tmpnum by1 \advance\shapenum by1
          \edef\shapelist{\shapelist 0pt#2}%
          \ifnum\tmpnum<#1 \repeat
}
\def\getnextchunk{\vsplit\allchunks to\size
   \ifx\sizelist\empty \def\size{\baselineskip}%
   \else \expandafter \renewsize \sizelist \relax \fi
}
\def\renewsize #1 #2\relax{%
   \def\size{#1\baselineskip}\def\sizelist{#2}%
}

\def\rebox#1:#2{\setbox#1=\vbox{%
   \setbox0=\hbox{}%
   \repeattrue
   \def\raggedright{\rightskip=0pt plus1fill minus1em \relax}%
   \def\raggedleft{\leftskip=0pt plus1fill minus1em \relax}%
   \hsize=\wd#1
   \unvbox#1
   \loop
      \setbox2=\lastbox
      \ifvoid2 \repeatfalse
      \else \setbox0=\hbox{\hbox{\unhbox2}\penalty-10000 \unhbox0 }
            \unskip\unskip\unpenalty
      \fi
      \ifrepeat \repeat
   \null
   #2\noindent \hfil \unhbox0 \par
}}

\def\myverylongtext{%
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer
  ...
  purus eget enim. Nunc vitae tortor. Proin tempus nibh sit amet nisl.
  Vivamus quis tortor vitae risus porta vehicula.
}

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Yearly, there are approximately 50,000 shoulder replacements performed. Last year the number of reverse shoulder replacements (reverse shoulder prosthesis) was higher than the number of standard (anatomic) replacements. Early indications for reverse shoulder replacement were patients with arthritis and rotator cuff tearing (rotator cuff arthropathy). These indications have expanded to include massive rotator cuff tears with poor function (pseudo paralysis), 3 and 4 part proximal humerus fractures in older individuals, and revision surgery for partial or total replacement.
Because of the necessity for the rotator cuff to stabilize the ball of the humerus, an anatomic or standard shoulder replacement is not indicated for patients with an incompetent rotator cuff. In these situations, a different type of replacement called a reverse shoulder replacement is indicated. A reverse shoulder replacement restores stability to the shoulder, allows for increased shoulder motion, and relieves pain.
Patients report pain and inability to raise the arm with rotator cuff arthropathy (arthritis and massive tearing of the rotator cuff). This greatly limits the function of these patients—many are unable to get a glass from a shelf, comb their hair or reach across the table to grab the salt shaker. Pain may be worse at night and interfere with sleeping.
After reviewing the patient's symptoms, a review of their pertinent medical history and family history is obtained. The range of motion of the shoulder is measured in multiple planes. The strength of the shoulder in resisting motions is tested.
X-rays can determine the amount of arthritis associated with the disease. Typically x-rays from multiple angles better discern the amount of arthritis. Patients with chronic rotator cuff tearing may exhibit changes in relationship of the ball and socket which indicates a massive chronic tear with a high riding humeral head.
Enhanced imaging of CT or MRI may be used to further image bone for reconstruction. MRI may be used to evaluate the status of the rotator cuff when it is unclear regarding the rotator cuff integrity.
Many patients with massive rotator cuff tears may respond to nonoperative treatment. The typical course is to inject the shoulder with steroid and enroll the patient in a formal physical therapy program with emphasis on strength of the anterior glenoid. Dr. Groh reported his results with this program and followed patients for approximately 5 years. 70% of patients treated with this technique did not require surgery and their results were stable over the length of follow up.
For patients with continued pain and poor function, reverse shoulder arthroplasty is an option. Care for patients with massive rotator cuff tears is complex and require specialized care. Results are shown in some studies to correlate with surgeons who do a considerable volume of shoulder replacement every year. The anesthesia choices include regional or general anesthesia. Incisions are required to place hardware for the reverse procedure into position. Dissection to identify nerves and bone landmarks usually makes these procedures done in a hospital setting.
Surgery is typically performed with a nerve block and supplemental anesthesia. Surgery typically requires less than two hours and the risks of blood transfusion are 1% in most studies. The need for medical prevention of deep vein clots after surgery is controversial and ranges from none, to aspirin, to mechanical compression to blood thinning agents. Other standard risks associated with surgery and arthroplasty are applicable to these types of procedures.
After surgery the arm is immobilized in a sling to allow for wound healing. Patients report pain after surgery, but the pain generally improves after the first day and utilization of multimodal pain techniques have been shown to improve outcomes for patients. Most patients will report resolution of their preoperative deep achy pain within the first two weeks and note their pain from the surgery has subsided considerably.
Many studies have shown that patients can successfully rehabilitate their shoulder on their own at home. Patients are typically guided through a therapy program and weaned from their sling over the first 2 months. Ingrowth of the components typically requires 3-4 months and patients may return to golf by 4 months after surgery. Continued work on motion and strength allows form improvement for up to 1 year after surgery.
Dr. Groh is an expert shoulder replacement surgeon.


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Staphylococcus Epidermidis
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They also can present with systemic signs such as fever, hypotension, and other signs concerning sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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The aim of the present article is to review published data concerning the role of S. epidermidis in the physiopathology of acne and to present future treatment perspectives based on available data and evidence. [karger.com]
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Roth's Spots
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Janeway Lesion
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[…] echocardiogram (TTE) is the initial step, which has a high sensitivity to 75% and specificity of about 100%.[18] If TTE is inconclusive and there is high clinical suspicion for endocarditis, then a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) can be done for further workup [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Clone N was detected in 8 of 10 isolates 1 year after treatment and in 3 of 10 isolates 4 years after treatment. Susceptible strains P and Q, which were present pretreatment, were isolated again 4 years after treatment. [wwwnc.cdc.gov]
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Traditionally, S. aureus has been considered as the main etiological agent of mastitis. [bmcmicrobiol.biomedcentral.com]
DNA macro-restriction analysis with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis was helpful in the epidemiological investigation of this S. epidermidis chronic bacteraemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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The current accepted pathophysiological mechanism of S. epidermidis orthopedic device infection is the direct inoculation of skin colonizing strains at the time of surgery [2] – [4]. [journals.plos.org]
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Preventing gut colonization with nosocomial epidemic S. epidermidis in hospitalized neonates could contribute to the prevention of LOS. © 2016 APMIS. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Yep, I kinda like that one, reminds me a lot of the music from John Carpenter.
didn't see that, that's because I edited it one time. When you open it in the browser, you won't see it.
From which cool games could this come from?


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Q: Run a function after an asynch AJAX call has been made, passing through variables I'm having issues with some code I'm working on. I have a generic function (ajaxContent) that is used from several points. What I need for this is a to run a function after the AJAX call has been made, but I need to pass though some data that I have before I made the call (so not data that comes back from the AJAX call.
function ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, callbackFunction) {

  $.ajax({
    async : true,
    ....
    complete: function(){
      if(typeof callbackFunction == "function"){
        callbackFunction(); // function get's executed here, lead_id is not available
      }
    }
  });
}

$(document).on("click", "#something", function(){
  var leaf_id = $(this).attr('rel');

  ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, function(leaf_id){

    url = "/path/" + leaf_id;
    window.location = url;

  })
})

$(document).on("click", "#action", function() {

    ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, function(){

        if ($(this).attr('rel') == "M_0") // $(this).attr('rel') not available here, so need to pass through some way
            $('#treedata').css('background', 'url(/img/rotonde.png) 50% 50% no-repeat');
  });

});

I could perhaps use somehing like
function ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, callbackFunction, varA, varB, varC, varD) {
   callbackFunction(varA, varB, varC, varD);
}

with
ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, function(varA){
}, varA, varB, varC, varD)`

But not really scalable.
I hope this is clear :-)

A: leaf_id is undefined, because you are not passing any arguments when calling callbackFunction();.
You can pass variables through callbacks but you need to pass it all the way, here is how you could write your code to make leaf_id get passed along:
function ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, callbackFunction, leaf_id) {
    $.ajax({
        async : true,
    ....
        complete: function(){
          if(typeof callbackFunction == "function"){
            callbackFunction(leaf_id);
          }
        }
    });
}

ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, function(leaf_id){
    url = "/path/" + leaf_id;
    window.location = url;
}, $(this).attr('rel'));

http://jsfiddle.net/qaWNp/2/

A: In the code you have in your answer now, leaf_id is a local variable inside the document.ready() handler function.  As such, it is not available outside that context.
You have several choices to fix that:

*

*You can move the definition of ajaxContent function inside the document.ready() handler function so that it will be able to see leaf_id.

*You can make leaf_id a global variable so it can be accessed from anywhere.

*You can pass leaf_id to ajaxContent as a function argument.
Without more context about what you're doing, and because this is a transient value that is associated only with the particular action, I think the best option is #3:
function ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, leafID, callbackFunction) {

    $.ajax({
        async : true,
    ....
        complete: function(){
          if(typeof callbackFunction == "function"){
            // you can access any of the ajaxContent function arguments here
            callbackFunction(leafID);
          }
        }
    });
}

$(document).on("click", "#something", function(){
  var leaf_id = $(this).attr('rel');

  ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, leaf_id, function(leafID){

    url = "/path/" + leafID;
    window.location = url;

  })
})

Or, if you have lots of variables to pass through, you can create an empty object and then put each variable as a property on that object and then just pass the single object into ajaxContent and into your callback like this:
function ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, settings, callbackFunction) {

    $.ajax({
        async : true,
    ....
        complete: function(){
          if(typeof callbackFunction == "function"){
            // you can access any of the ajaxContent function arguments here
            callbackFunction(settings);
          }
        }
    });
}

$(document).on("click", "#something", function(){
  var args = {};
  args.leafID = $(this).attr('rel');

  ajaxContent(url, id, target, data, args, function(settings){

    // access args.leafID here
    url = "/path/" + leafID;
    window.location = url;

  })
})

Note, in my code example, I named the argument something different than the other variable to avoid confusion about which is which.


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An information and discussion event, on the private initiative to finance the feasibility study of KENAK Best Requirements, will be organised by INZEB, within the framework of MONEY SHOW mutli conference, on December 22, 2013. This event will take place at Hilton Hotel, due to the long delay of Greece in the harmonisation of its institutional framework with the European legislation and specifically the obligation to submit a review study of KENAK. A delay for which Greece risks being in the European Court of Justice and with immediate consequence the market will not be able to access the credits and funds that will be allocated from 2014 for the energy upgrade of the EU building stock. As explained by Mr. Pantelis Pateniotis, General Manager of the Hellenic Association of Expanded Polystyrene Producers who also referred to the criticality of energy security in the EU. and the immediate requirement for Minimum or Almost Zero Energy Buildings, as well as in the existing legal framework defining the obligations of European Countries.
The decision of the market players involved in the energy upgrade of the buildings was announced at the event, which concerns the establishment of a scientific committee by the NTUA and the University of Patras, staffed by experienced scientists, in order to prepare a "Techno-economic Study to determine the best». This study will be financed by the market players and will be delivered free of charge to YPEKA, according to Mr. Ioannis Kontoulis, General Manager of Knauf Insulation.
The methodology of the study in accordance with the European regulation 244/2012, the relevant European directives and the European Standards concerning the energy saving in the buildings, was explained in detail by the assistant NTUA Professor Mr. Sotiris Karellas.
In the discussion that followed, it was mentioned that the respective studies that have already been submitted by the other European countries have been taken into account and it is estimated that the completeness of the study will be at the highest level.
The adaptability of the optimal price study system was also explained, the results of which will concern the climatic data of Greece as well as the morphology of the Greek reference buildings, taking into account elements of bioclimatic design of the buildings.
Finally, it was emphasised that the TEE has been asked in writing, to put under its auspices the whole effort and the YPEKA to participate with its representative in the study coordination group.
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St. Patrick Cathedral Vandalized, Historic Statue Of Jesus Destroyed
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A historic Sacred Heart of Jesus statue inside of the sanctuary of St. Patrick's Cathedral was destroyed on Tuesday morning.
Diocese officials say the church was vandalized this morning at around 10 a.m.
"I am in shock and we at the Cathedral are heartbroken over such an unexpected situation," said Fr. Trini Fuentes, the Rector of St. Patrick Cathedral.
A suspect came into the sanctuary at St. Patrick Cathedral and destroyed the almost 90-year-old statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was located in the center behind the main altar of the church. The church was open and available for prayer.
"As sad as I am to see a statue attacked and destroyed, I am grateful that it was not a living person," Bishop Seitz added. "But a statue, particularly this statu… (Read more)


After a painfully long bus ride, we arrived at the river village outside Shanghai. There was a family with two Chinese girls, maybe 2 or 3 years old sitting next to us in the bus. Throughout the entire ride they were yelling, fighting, and crying. I had my ipod on with the volume pretty high, but I could still hear the girls! If I knew some Chinese I would have tried to exchange some words with them. The couple sitting in front of the girls moved all the way to the back of the bus. I was surprised that none of the Chinese people on the bus said anything to the parents.
We started exploring the river village. As we started walking around we passed by stands of pork wrapped in bamboo leaves, incredibly stinky tofu, and Chinese souvenirs. After walking around for a bit, we found a café to sit in called the bum café. We were the only people inside. We sat down by the windows next to the river. After sitting there for a while and sipping my Jasmine green tea, my friend noticed that they had wireless Internet! We both took out our Ipod touches and asked our waitress for the password.
The Internet was definitely slow. It took a while to load my e-mail, forget even trying facebook. I decided to check my school e-mail. I had three new messages to my surprise. I was a bit nervous about checking my school e-mail knowing that I had sent progress reports home that Friday before the vacation. As I read the message a parent sent, it said how they were thankful for my teaching and happy to hear from the progress report how their child was doing at school.
It's always encouraging when I get positive feedback from parents about the work that I do. I know that often as teachers, the appreciation we get from parents can be limited. Well I thought it was pretty cool, that here I was at the bum café, checking my e-mail, and sipping on Jasmine green tea.
As we got back on the same bus, we realized that we would be on the bus with those same girls again. This time, they had these recorder-flute like instruments that they bought and were making a loud noise. We couldn't believe it. Were they really going to be playing those instruments for the entire bus ride back? For the first good 15 minutes of the bus ride they were playing the instruments loudly and the mothers didn't say anything to them. Finally, a man who we assumed to be the uncle or dad came to their seats and pulled their flutes out and told them to be quiet. Luckily they fell asleep on the ride back.


Here are the pictures sent from the Eurasian Gathering.
My apologies for taking so long in getting them up on the website.
I would still love to have an article to post here as well.
Thank you, Eric von Nagel, for the oustanding job with the pictures.
other than an Earthstewards Gathering.


Current Calendars - The following calendar links are in ICS format. This is the format that synchronizes with smartphone and tablet applications as well as calendar software installed on computers. The individual files have been made available to parents, family members, and community members may select just the calendars they want. If a person wants all of the calendars on their device, go ahead and download each of the individual options.


Pastor Keith emphasizes how the GLORY of salvation in Christ far exceeds the glory that shone on Moses' face as he came down the mount with the stone tablets containing the Law.
A Wedding … Ron & Ruby have announced their wedding date and invite the Northside church family to join them in celebrating! See the bulletin for details.
Congregational Meeting - PLAN NOW: Sunday, April 30th – There will be a *short* congregational meeting for NCF members shortly after church. We will begin about 12:45PM so families have time to feed young ones some lunch before gathering for the meeting.
CHURCH WORKDAY - PLAN NOW for next month: Saturday, May 6 – Mark your calendar now so you can be sure and lend a hand at the spring workday at NCF.
♦ We will start off at 7:00AM for the early birds – but come when you can!
Awana News - Our final meeting of the schoolyear will be this Thursday. Don't miss the Awards Night on Thursday!
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm - Awana - YEAR END AWARDS NIGHT!


The BMW i3, Originally teased as the MegaCity concept, the BMW i3 will be the first vehicle produced under the i brand when it arrives next year. Two structures make up both the i3 and i8's LifeDrive architecture – predictably, the Life and Drive modules.
As its name would suggest, the Life part of the equation is what contains the driver and passengers, and the platforms have been individually developed for each model. In the case of the i3, a lightweight body structure is made up of a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics, with the Drive module mounted underneath, obviating the need for a transmission tunnel and allowing BMW to install two bench seats for four occupants in the front and back while providing 200 liters (7.06 cubic-feet) of storage.
Underneath that lightweight body lies the Drive system, comprised of the suspension, battery and drivetrain, along with structural and safety components. A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery back spans the undercarriage and supplies juice to an electric motor mounted directly above the rear-drive axle. Yup, this a rear-wheel-drive EV hatchback, with the motor putting out 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque through a single-speed gearbox. BMW claims the i3 can reach an electronically limited top speed of 93 miles per hour and make the run from 0-60 in under eight seconds.
An available PRO ECO mode tweaks the throttle and electronics to boost efficiency, and braking regeneration feeds kinetic energy back into the battery pack. Remarkably, BMW also claims that you can charge the battery back to full in six hours using a standard power socket and the i3's batteries can get to 80 percent in one hour using a high-speed charger.
If battery power isn't enough for you, the i3 will be available with a range-extending internal combustion engine (dubbed REx) further down the road, although BMW hasn't divulged the exact displacement or how much additional range it will include beyond the projected 80-100 miles on electric power alone.
The BMW i8, unlike the standard i3, the i8 will be a plug-in hybrid, with a turbocharged, 1.5-liter three-cylinder powerplant mounted up front and putting out 220 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Combined with the electric motor, the run from 0-60 mph is claimed to blow by in under five seconds, with fuel consumption estimated at three liters per 100 kilometers and seven liters per 100 clicks when driven like... well, a BMW.
The three-pot works in tandem with a lithium-ion battery pack and front-mounted electric motor pulled from the i3 and driving the front wheels, allowing an electric-only range of up to 20 miles on a charge. Put both systems together and you've got a front-wheel-drive vehicle for maximum efficiency, a rear-driver for maximum fun and all-wheel drive for maximum grip. And if that isn't enticing enough, the i8 has a perfect 50/50 weight distribution.


FOR YOUR MAN THIS SEASON!
Royall Lyme products provide each individual with a unique experience. Each product comes in a glass bottle reminiscent of sea glass, fully wrapped in fine parchment paper and finished with a crown cap. The Royall Lyme packaging evokes a vintage Caribbean feel.
· ROYALL LYME – A cooling citrus fragrance for the man who loves classic.
· ROYALL RUGBY – A truly masculine fragrance leaving a woody note of freshness.
· ROYALL BAY RHUM – The natural bay scent creates a manly fragrance that unfolds into warm spicy notes, perfect for the modern man who is confident enough to let his fragrance command attention.
· ROYALL MANDARIN – A sophisticated bright and citrusy scent, it is said to be as fresh as a Bermuda dawn and unmistakably masculine.
· ROYALL MUSKE – Warm and spicy, this sensual distinct cologne takes on a distinguished aroma of musk that is long believed to be an aphrodisiac, designed for a unique experience of masculine appeal.
· ROYALL SPYCE – A fresh and spicy composition that reveals the inner strength of the man who wears it. Perfect for the men who are driven by desire and fascinated by the unknown.
· ROYALL VETIVER NOIR – Recommended for evening wear, a seductive fusion of citrus, florals and warm amber heightened with oak moss and rich woods give way to a long-lasting fragrance to rule the night.
In 1957, Anthony Gaade, a renowned Bermudian yachtsman and founder of the Royall Family of Fragrances, was inspired to capture the essence and spirit of Bermuda in a fragrance, leading to the birth of Royall Lyme that year. An instant success, it was endorsed by the former Bermuda Governor, Sir Edwin Leather and was presented to the British Royal Family on their last official trip to Bermuda.


Aggressively styled and technology packed, this is a must have if you seek the ultimate in protection and mobility. Featuring 5tech fabric, 100g Thinsulate insulation, fully taped seams, and Cordura Polyester 300d material. The Allied Mono is built with a relaxed fit so that you can get as rowdy as you want. The one-piece design, while obviously super fashionable, also eliminates the gaps that exist in a traditional twopiece getup, meaning you won't have to worry about snow or drafts distracting you while you're sending it.
This mono suit is very comfortable and very warm. I wore sweats and a t-shirt under it and stayed very warm but not too hot. Highly recommend it.


There are several reasons for leakage in Bathroom like damaged walls, mildew growth, etc. But before getting anything fixed/rectified, it's most important to know the reason for leakage.
But if you have a second story bathroom or neighbors' bathroom in the same place, the problem could be in water supply line or in one of the Bathroom Fittings – faucet or drains. Here the upper neighbor shall firstly try to find to cause of the leak. If the leakage is due to water supply line/drain line, than that shall be fixed first. Here the flooring will have to be compulsorily changed. Because the tiles would be affected by the leak which in future may crack/break. But while changing the flooring of the bathroom, water proofing should be done. Once the waterproofing is done, a home-owner need not worry for next 4-5 years (or even more).
Process of water proofing in existing bathroom.
Firstly the old tiles are broken and the surface is made smooth/in level for waterproofing.
The water proofing chemical then applied or sprayed on the surface and most importantly joints of wall. The chemical used is imported chemical.
The chemical is applied twice. Once the first coat is applied & then second coat is applied in next 2-3 hours. But see to it that the second coat applied is in different direction to the first coat i.e. if the first coat is applied vertically than the second coat shall be applied horizontally.
"Vata" (pipe covering) is a small part that costs around Rs 50 to Rs 100, but this is ignored by most mason workers. This small measures can save 1000s if rupees in future.
You have S-trap and P-trap used for drain. The type of trap to be used is decided on the space availability. But here there's a pipe running through the "Nani trap" that carries an additional pipe inside.
In some cases, there could be leakage in the fixture if it's got rotten. Here you need to replace the entire fitting or diverter. There are chances of loose fitting between the water supply line and the fixture. This can be fixed by tightening the fitting.
As you see from above, it's very important to know the reasons of leakage. If the flooring is changed of the bathroom, the traps shall also be changed. Usually there's no leakage problem seen if CPVC pipes are used for water supply and drainage system.
Very relevant information for owners of flats.
There is a seepage from sidewall of toilet. Water is dripping continuously from top of window.can anyone investigate and fix?
It will be nice if the article is supported with images ( of 'vata' ,p and s trap etc ) so that the readers can understand better.
Leakage from bathroom to below floor wall.
Need injection solution for the same.
hi! i am having water stains on my kitchen ceiling and i can even see water drops which look fresh.. can injection help in this?
unless you fix source of leakage it will be difficult to solve problem. Lot of people do wall tiling, this stops water to come through, but then water will find some other way & come out from different room/wall.
I sad water lekag on upper floor khudda of wc pipe and nahani trap.when tile fixing on floor these time toilet is ok but this when customer is come in socity seepage continuesly in toilet.
sir, you will need to check with your plumber/contractor. Water leakage problems are very tricky to solve.
which city is your house located ? 10 days usually is more than sufficient period for most metro cities. If you dont see any wetness on the lower floor, it means job is done correctly. Please confirm things with your contractor & proceed.
Unless neighbor is ready to fix root cause of the problem, any problem solving done at your end will not give long term result.
I stay on 1 st floor and am getting water leakages from 2 ndf floor, on my ceiling and walls. Resident of 2 nd floor has changed inlet pipeline for bathroom for us but leakages still come. Many plumbers saw but were not able to locate the reason of leakage.
it is not easy. Abroad people use moisture detector, basically it uses radiation & heat to verify leakage issues. Not common & easy with Indian conditions.


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Open letter to 22-Goals-Writer Brian Phillips
Üblicherweise schreibe ich hier auf deutsch. Ausnahmsweise erscheint dieser Beitrag auf Englisch. Mehr englischsprachige Beiträge gibt es hier
You don't know me, but I listen to your podcast. More than that: I am a fan!
But: This is not a Podcast-rating of a football-interested journalist from Germany. This is an open letter to the author of one of the best sports journalism pieces of 2022. This is an attempt to resolve the moral dilemma surrounding one of the most beautiful and unifying sports on the one hand (picture above: Unsplash) and one of the most immoral and repudiatory sporting events on the other. There is a question hanging over this episode soon-to-be-launched Winter World Cup in Qatar that I have to ask you, Brian Phillips, who has been delighting me for weeks with the wonderful podcast "22 Goals":
How should I, as a football fan, deal with this exceedingly problematic event?
After listening to fourteen episodes of the "Ringer" podcast and imagining, the idea came to me: While Brian Phillips had to have his teeth cleaned by the dentist in this episode with his mouth wide open, the dentist told him, what a stupid idea it is to talk about goals that everyone wants to watch in the first place. But "22 Goals" proves the dentist wrong! I don't want to watch the goals in Qatar then, if Brian Phillips summarises them for me the way he has already done with historic goals and with ones I didn't know about before. I want him and all the other colleagues who travel to the Middle East to preserve the spirit of the sport and not leave it to those who put profit above all. I want that spirit to be preserved in a way that my favourite podcast of the year preserves the goals of World Cup history.
I am already aware that this is not a complete boycott of the games in Qatar (as has been called for in German Bundesliga stadiums in recent days, for example). But if one already assumes that one's own spectator behaviour can contain a political message*, then my proposal also includes a signal in the direction of "FIFA": I do not agree with the awarding and the circumstances of the World Cup in Qatar, but I agree with the open idea of football that unites people!
In studying the global history of goal-scoring (from the supposed playboy and tea baron Thomas Lipton to the rainy final in Moscow in 2018), at least this one realisation becomes clear: Football is bigger and more powerful than what FIFA has made of it.
And because football is so much bigger, we should not leave it to FIFA. From you, Brian Philipps, I have learned that in the beginning of worldcup-history English football has simply placed itself above FIFA – and ignored the first events of this organisation half benevolently, half contemptuously. I learned how football became more and more significant, how underdogs prevailed, how stars flourished, failed and yet somehow came back. All this is so much more important and exciting than the machinations of those who try to sell football. I don't want to agree with them destroying the idea of football. They can take the shell of the sport, but not its spirit.
But is that possible: Can I separate the art from the artist? Or rather, in this case: Can we separate the art and its artists from the disastrous, inhuman management?
The question of whether and which game to watch has become a moral dilemma that knows no good outcomes. The Economist compared watching this Worldcup with "long-haul travel in the era of climate change" and concluded: "enjoying this tarnished World Cup may require an offset for your conscience, a donation to a human-rights group, say, or an anti-corruption charity. An event that punctuates and brightens millions of lives is set to feel grubby and shameful."
Therefore, my request: Brian Philipps help us and report on the (important) goals of this now starting World Cup as you have done on the goals of the past. Not as a hectic live ticker, but as a social classification – and thus preserve an idea that is bigger and more powerful than the commercialism of FIFA.
If all this seems kind of silly or absurd, it's probably not wrong at all. It is the somewhat helpless attempt of a football fan to find orientation in a situation that only shows wrong turns.
* If my viewing behaviour should indeed have a political dimension, at least two questions arise. First of all: How can you create an impact that can really lead to change? Is withdrawn attention a suitable means for this? Shouldn't tangible consumption decisions be made? The German journalist Marco Seiffert suggests boycotting not the matches but the sponsors of the World Cup from the first match day: "If sponsoring a World Cup does not bring additional profits but losses, there would be consequences very quickly."
And secondly: If I look at the political level in dealing with this event, I would have to place much more emphasis on genuine commitment to human rights – for example, supporting Amnesty or Humans Rights Watch.
Die Fußball-Metapher: was man von 22 Goals über erzählenden Journalismus lernen kann
In Kategorie: DVG, Netz, Politik, Sport
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Forbes Island
Floating man-made island and upscale restaurant.
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Sea lions off of Forbes island. (Creative Commons) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/278223... (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2782234327_3f8764d9e4.jpg)
A view of Alcatraz and Forbes island. (Creative Commons) http://www.public-domain-photos.com/free-s... (http://www.public-domain-photos.com/free-stock-photos-4/travel/san-francisco/forbes-island.jpg)
Forbes Island at its Pier 39 location with Alcatraz in the background Dennis From Atlanta (Creative Commons)
Top Places in San Francisco
Gjoa Monument
Mescaline Grove
Sorry, Forbes Island is permanently closed.
While the topside of Forbes Island may look like any other island - lighthouse, sand, palm trees, restaurant, and bar - the underside of Forbes Island looks suspiciously like a barge.
The "island" was created in 1975 in the San Francisco Bay in Sausalito by millionaire Houseboat Designer, Forbes Thor Kiddoo as his private residence. Born of 280 tons of concrete, Forbes Island is a massive creation complete with the island look and feel created by the 120 tons of rocks and 90 tons of sand on its surface, for years it was a palm-tree topped landmark in the middle of the bay. Shortly after its creation, Forbes Island was even featured on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."
Forbes Island is now a restaurant anchored just off Pier 39. The underwater dining room is decorated in Victorian-seagoing opulance with porthole windows peering into the murky waters. Above deck two additional dinig rooms offer views of the city, sea lions and Alcatraz along side a 40 foot lighthouse, the top of which is accessible by a beautiful spiral staircase. The lighthouse is equipped with a real vintage Fresnel lens, on loan from the US Lighthouse Society.
Visitors can dine at the upscale restaurant while hearing the voices of sea lions or grab a quick island cocktail near the blackbirds that have made the palms of Forbes their home.
Update August, 2017: Forbes Island has closed for good.
The shuttle runs from H dock continuously after 5pm.
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The San Francisco Gate: "Forbes Island, a unique restaurant off Pier 39" (August 2010): http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-08-22/entertainment/22228921_1_pier-diners-feast-fresnel
https://sf.eater.com/2017/8/15/16152554/forbes-island-pier-39-fishermans-wharf-closed-permanentl
https://tripbucket.com/dreams/dream/see-forbes-island/
https://sf.eater.com/2013/5/10/6436061/forbes-island-damaged-in-fire
http://forbesisland.com
https://www.seastar-marine.net/forbes-island/
https://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2013/05/15/forbes-island-ready-to-reopen-after-fire/
https://www.facebook.com/Forbes-Island-102393174693847
Sea Lion Harbor, H Dock
Between Piers 39 and 41
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
Musée Mécanique
Fior D' Italia
A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.
A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.
America's oldest Italian restaurant is a San Francisco institution.
A free, public museum dedicated to the fascinating science of sight.
Freeport, Maine
Freeport McDonald's
When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.
Lindesnes, Norway
The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.
Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Get three sheets to the wind at this desert winery with a nautical theme.
Alnwick, England
The Treehouse Restaurant at Alnwick Gardens
This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.


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package com.esri.geoevent.processor.motioncalculator;

import com.esri.core.geometry.MapGeometry;

public class MotionCalculatorEvent
{
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  private String      category;
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  private Long        cumulativeCounter;
  private boolean     stopMonitoring;

  public MotionCalculatorEvent(MapGeometry geometry, String category, Long currentCounter, Long cumulativeCounter, boolean stopMonitoring)
  {
    this.geometry = geometry;
    this.category = category;
    this.setCurrentCounter(currentCounter);
    this.setCumulativeCounter(cumulativeCounter);
    this.stopMonitoring = stopMonitoring;
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  {
    return geometry;
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Description Only edition. , 5-7, 5-95,  ff.181:126 mm., light age and damp staining. A good copy bound in modern boards.
Description Only edition of this anti-philosophical work in support of traditional Jewish teachings by R. Judah Asahel ben David Eliezer Del Bene (c. 1615?–1678). The title page has a decorative frame comprised of florets. At the top is the verse, "Your throne is established of old; you are from everlasting" (Psalms 93:2). Below is the title, from "[For thrones of judgment were set there], the thrones of the house of David (kisot le-veit David)" (Psalms 122:5). The title page is dated with the verse, "Your throne is established," concluding with the final word אתה (406) enlarged, resulting in a the date 1646. Nevertheless, many bibliographers assign a later date to Kisot le-Veit David, between 1649 and 1651, perhaps, as Del Bene writes in the introduction, because publication was delayed considerably due to problems in finding printers who understood his play on words, who would not correct what that they did not understand and assumed was faulty.
The title page is followed by the censor's approval, a page of verse, the first letter of each line forming an acrostic of Judah Asahel Del Bene (מהטוב). There is verse in praise of the book from R. Menahem Shalhani of Ancova, a page with the heading "my riddle for the reader" and a page of verse from R. David Hayyim, the author's son. There are small woodcuts on the bottom of these pages, including of one of Jerusalem surrounded by the verse, "For thrones of judgment were set there . . ." Del Bene's introduction follows, and then the text, which is in a single column in rabbinic type, excepting headers and initial words. The volume concludes with a table of contents.
Kisot le-Veit David is divided into seven batim, with are subdivided into fifty sha'arim. The subject matter encompasses creation, the heavens and the planets, the elements, immortality of the soul, resurrection, articles of faith, and Islam, which, Del Bene believes is inferior to Christianity. Although opposed to philosophy, Greek wisdom, and the sciences, which foster skepticism, his opposition is not complete. Considerable use is made of Maimonides' Moreh Nevukhim and Del Bene speaks highly of Christian scholarship. Study of the Zohar is advocated but otherwise no mention is made of it. Del Bene emphasizes the preeminence and use of the Hebrew language, advocating its use. The style of Kisot le-Veit David is intricate and complex with obscure word play.
Del Bene, who came from a socially and culturally prominent family in Ferrara served as rabbi in that city. Kisot le-Veit David is Del Bene's only published work. In it Del Bene refers to another work, Yehudah Mehokeki. Ghirondi-Neppi report seeing several responsa by Del Bene in manuscript. A number of Del Bene's Sabbath sermons were recorded, together with those of other preachers, after the conclusion of the Sabbath, in Yessodato be-harerei Kodesh (in manuscript) by Israel ben Abraham Kohen.
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On the 17 October 2017 at approximately 4:15 pm, police were on general patrol in the parking lot of a store located on the south side of Midland. Police observed a female walking in the parking lot known to them for theft. The investigation revealed the female suspect removed a quantity of items from the store without paying for them. Further investigation revealed the female is currently bound by two Probation Orders with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behavior. Subsequently, the female was arrested and charged accordingly. The female has been held pending a Bail Hearing on the 18 October 2017 in the Barrie Court of Justice.
On October 11, 2017 the Midland Police Service received a complaint regarding a suspicious man on the East Side of the Town of Midland attempting to gain entry into vehicles. Officers from the Midland Police Service responded to the area immediately and located the suspect a short distance away. Upon arrest, were located in his possession that had been taken from several cars nearby. The suspect was transported to the Midland Police Service where he was held for a bail hearing.
On Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 at approximately 4:45 pm, a 27 year old Midland woman attended a local grocery store. Video surveillance captured the woman concealing several items into a bag. The woman left the store failing to purchase those concealed items. Further investigation revealed the woman was bound by a Probation Order with a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. On Monday, October 16th, 2017, the woman was located and arrested downtown Midland. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Midland Court of Justice on December 14th, 2017 at 930am.
On the 11 October 2017 at approximately 1:00 pm, Midland Police Service commenced an investigation into a threatening complaint at a local restaurant in the town of Midland. The investigation revealed the male suspect attended the restaurant on the 10 October 2017 and threatened an employee. Further investigation revealed, the suspect attended the same restaurant on the 11 October 2017 and threatened a second employee. Subsequently, the suspect was arrested. The suspect has been charged and was held for a bail hearing.
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On October 13, 2017 at approximately 3:02 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an injured male on the Blue Mountains-Meaford Townline in the Municipality of Meaford as a result of a farming mishap. The 24-year old victim and another male were installing duel tires onto a farm tractor. A second tractor equipped with a stone fork bucket was used to hoist the tire. The buck released, causing it and the tire to fall onto the victim, who suffered serious, non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital and was then air lifted to a hospital in Toronto. The Ministry of Labour and the Farm Safety Association were notified of the incident.
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Mary, a young orphaned girl, meets her bedridden cousin, Colin. She discovers an enchanting secret place, separate from the outside world. It is in this place that Colin and Mary learn lessons about overcoming obstacles. By putting their faith in God and others, their lives are forever altered. This story will captivate audiences of all ages.From the award winning team that brought you The Chronicles of Narnia, these classic stories feature performances by a full cast of actors, including Gemma Jones from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and many others. This complete audio theatrical performances with original musical scores features motion-picture quality sound design.
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DSA may help fund specialist equipment, one-to-one support, consumables and travel. Funding will depend on your disability and supporting medical evidence, and will be determined at a Needs Assessment appointment.
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Listen to our Disability Officer, Karen, and our Wellbeing Adviser, Will, outline available supports. You can also listen to one of our students, Alannah, who received support for dyslexia.
Queen's has a range of other support available to ensure that students with a disability or long-term condition have equitable access as far as reasonably possible to all aspects of University life.
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Queen's also installed electronic button door openers for many doors that didn't have that feature in the Ashby building. I was also allowed to get dropped off at the staff entrance as there is a ramp there. Queen's also provided disability services which installed a study setup at home to help me study.
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Is this kitty a killer?
Look at the book cover to your left. Look at that sweet little face, and tell me, is that the face of a killer?
Now, I write murder mysteries, but even for me that question might sound a bit odd.I mean, I've always promised my readers that no matter how many human bodies stack up, I will never hurt or kill a cat in one of my books. But make a kitty the murderer? Well, it's a possibility.
You see, the seed for my new Theda Krakow book, Cries and Whiskers, was planted a few years ago by an email. That email was about a prominent animal rights group. It said PETA KILLS PETS. Well, I didn't know what to believe, so I followed the links, did some reading and talked to some people – and found myself smack in the middle of a debate that pitted animal rights against animal welfare advocates.
In brief, and to vastly oversimplify, I should explain: Animal Rights people basically regard us all as equal creatures. Animal Welfare people see us - humans - as as, well, dominant and thus responsible for the care of animals, including those we've domesticated.
So where's the conflict? Well, some animal rights people - not all - think that we should eliminate domestic animals. They look around at the damage that domestic animals, such as my beloved cats, do to native species – birds, voles, whatever – and regard them as hostile invaders. This topic has recently come to a more general audience thanks to a New York Times Magazine article that discussed predation, referring to a recent case in Texas of a birder who shot a cat because it was hunting piping plovers, which are endangered. The magazine article cites the World Conservation Union as saying that domestic cats are among the 100 worst invasive species.
So, in other words, these particular animal rights people are the folks who would answer yes - that cute kitty is a murderer! Animal welfare people, and I guess I'm in that camp, say theres a middleground - that we owe something to these animals that we created.
But what? Well, to some extent, there's a compromise that can settle part of this conflict. Keep your cats inside! It's better for the birds - and its healthier for the cats as well. And if you think your cat will be deprived, think again. Cats are obligate carnivores - hunters. They have short bursts of energy and they sleep or rest - as many of you know - at least 70 percent of the time.
But this compromise doesn't help with a bigger part of the problem: Ferals. Ferals, after all, are domestic animals - such as cats, though there are also feral pigs and dogs - that have been abandoned and "gone wild." Often feral colonies contain multiple generations - animals that have grown up in the wild and are no better suited to be pets than a bobcat or a lynx would be. But they are not wild, not "Native" - and they do hunt to live.
There are people are working with feral cats. Some people trap them and keep them inside, but that has its own problems. What is more common is TNR - trap, neuter, return, in which the cats are trapped, then often vaccinated and always neutered, and then released back to the area and social community they know. This is another compromise, and not without its critics. Some people call it abandonment - but many see it as the only practical solution. But it's only a partial solution. The colonies may not grow (or they wouldn't if we could get people to stop abandoning their pets), but they are still out there, suffering through all kinds of weather and, yes, hunting to live. And so even TNR doesn't resolve the basic conflict.
When Cries and Whiskers opens, a woman is out in a winter storm, trying to trap and save cats that have lost their last bit of shelter. But it's a touchy subject and as my heroine Theda and her buddy Violet find out soon, things can get violent. After all, the winter can be deadly to animals and people alike – and in Cries and Whiskers Theda and Violet have to deal not only with winter storms but also a deadly designer drug, s money-hungry developers and people of strong – some might say rabid – convictions. A lot of these people mean well, but as we all know, sometimes the best intentions go very far astray.
The above is a version of a guest blog I did for Working Stiffs, which then evolved into a talk I gave at Partners and Crime, Harvard Book Store, and Brookline Booksmith last week and this past week. It has sparked some lively discussions, so I thought I'd reproduce it here. By the way, I signed stock at all three of these bookstores, so if you're looking for a signed copy, click on through to them. They'll ship your signed copy to you.


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Q: How to use switch case according my condition in php  if($this->input->get('i1')!='' && $this->input->get('i2')=='' && $this->input->get('i3')=='' && $this->input->get('i4')=='')
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                echo 'i1';
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            {
                echo 'i1  i2 ';
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            if($this->input->get('i1')!='' && $this->input->get('i2')!='' && $this->input->get('i3')!='' && $this->input->get('i4')=='')
            {
                echo 'i1 i2 i3';
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            {
                echo 'i1 i2 i3 i4';
            }

How to use this condition in switch case... Any one can help me.

A: One possible solution is to generate like a bitmask.
The defines are just to make the code more readable.
// create costants to make the code more readable
define('I1', '1000');
define('I1_I2', '1100');
define('I1_I2_I3', '1110');
define('I1_I2_I3_I4', '1111');

// controll you input and cast in iteger
// true  -> 1
// false -> 0
for ($i = 1; $i < 5; $i++) {
    $var  = 'i' . $i;
    $$var =  $this->input->get($var)
    $$var = (int) !empty($$var);
}

// generate a mask
// eg : 1000
$mask = $i1.$i2.$i3.$i4;

switch ($mask) {
    case I1:
        echo 'i1';
        break;
    case I1_I2:
        echo 'i1 i2';
        break;
    case I1_I2_I3:
        echo 'i1 i2 i3';
        break;
    case I1_I2_I3_I4:
        echo 'i1 i2 i3';
        break;
}

A: I know this is not a switch case, but since you clarified that you are looking to simplify, would this work for your needs?
for($x=1;$x<=4;$x++){
    if(!empty($this->input->get('i'.$x)) echo "i$x ";
}

A: Not really a answer, But following also look less lengthy.
if($this->input->get('i1')!='')
{
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        {
            echo 'i3 ';
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            {
                echo 'i4 ';
            }
        }
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}

A: I don't think a switch case helps much with simplification here. Instead I suggest a more dynamic solution. Something like this:
$inputs = $this->input->only('i1', 'i2', 'i3', 'i4');
$notEmptyInputs = array_filter($inputs);
echo implode(' ', array_keys($notEmptyInputs));

If you don't want an output like i1 i4 but only i1 if 2 and 3 are not set, use this:
$inputs = $this->input->only('i1', 'i2', 'i3', 'i4');
$notEmptyInputs = [];
foreach($inputs as $key => $value){
    if(empty($value)){
        break;
    }
    $notEmptyInputs[] = $key;
}
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After the photorealistic designs are finalized approved, our technical designers and architects produce graphic templates, production drawings, as well as electrical, plumbing, and general trade show floor plans.
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To start the trade show booth design process, you can reach out to us at Beaumont & Co. and we can have a brief call, or communicate via email to go over your design ideas, booth size, and your schedule. After this, our exhibit design experts can help onboard your company logo and brand assets, and start to put together preliminary ideas.
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Amanda Knox Gets $4 Million Book Deal With HarperCollins
The HarperCollins book is due out in early 2013.
By NIKKI BATTISTE
Amanda Knox 'Loves Italy,' Would Like to Return
The woman imprisoned in Italy for four years makes some unexpected comments.
Feb. 16, 2012— -- Amanda Knox has agreed to a nearly $4 million book deal about her trial and imprisonment in Italy for the murder of her British roommate.
The Seattle woman, who is now 24, signed the deal with HarperCollins and the still-untitled book is due out in early 2013.
"Knox will give a full and unflinching account of the events that led to her arrest in Perugia and her struggles with the complexities of the Italian judicial system," HarperCollins saidin a statement.
"Aided by journals she kept during her imprisonment, Knox will talk about her harrowing experience at the hands of the Italian police and later prison guards and inmates. She will reveal never-before-told details surrounding her case, and describe how she used her inner strength and strong family ties to cope with the most challenging time of her young life."
Knox was arrested in November 2007 along with Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito and charged with killing Meredith Kercher, whose body was found partially nude and her throat slashed.
Knox and Sollecito, now 27, were convicted of murder and it wasn't until four years later that an appeals court threw out the conviction and freed Knox and Sollecito.
In the meantime, her life became the subject of several books and a movie. She will now write her own book about the ordeal.
The book deal will be welcomed by the Knox family, who estimated more than a year ago that they had spent $1 million in legal fees and travel costs to defend and support their daughter.
The family's legal problems are not yet over. Italian prosecutors have filed papers to overturn the ruling that freed her.
Prosecutor Giovanni Galati said this week that he is "very convinced" that Knox and Sollecito are guilty.
The Knox family said the prosecutor's actions were "another example of harassment by the prosecution against Amanda and makes this terrible, painful incident continue to go on for Amanda, Raffaele and their families."
In addition, Amanda Knox is appealing a conviction for slandering her former boss at the time of the murder. She claims that detectives pressured her into implicating Patrick Lumumba during a marathon interrogation.
A third person, Ivory Coast-born drifter Rudy Guede, was convicted of taking part in Kercher's murder in a separate trial. He is serving a 16 year prison sentence.
Both Amanda Knox and her parents are charged with slandering Italian police for saying they hit her in the head during the interrogation.
The book deal was negotiated for Knox by Robert Barnett, a powerhouse lawyer who negotiated book deals for the Clintons, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.


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Mystery of Garfield phones on French beach solved after three decades
The phones began washing up on the coast of Brittany in the 1980s Credit: Fred Tanneau/AFP
Otto Lanzavecchia
29 March 2019 • 5:56pm
For more than 30 years, landline phones shaped like Garfield the cat mysteriously washed up on the coast of Brittany. Amused locals never quite understood where they came from. The enigma, however, has now been solved.
Locals and environmentalists in Finistere had always suspected that the stray phones came from a lost underwater container. That suspicion was recently confirmed by a resident, who revealed he had come across it after a storm in the 1980s.
The container was most likely lost by a ship during that storm. It then drifted against the coast of Brittany and, with the help of the low tide, got stuck in a fissure.
The cats eventually found their way out of the damaged case, and lazily made it ashore.
Bright orange pieces were found regularly by the local beach cleaning group Ar Viltansou.
"Our association has existed for 18 years and in that time we have found pieces of Garfield telephones almost each time we clean," said Claire Simonin, the group's leader, to AFP.
A shipping container which washed up during a storm in the 1980s, was found in a hidden sea cave Credit: FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images
After learning about the container's location, Ms. Simonin and her crew went on an expedition to find it. "We found this incredible fissure that is 30 metres deep and at the very bottom, there were the remains of a container," she said. "Under the boulders in front of the entrance, we found 23 complete handsets with electronics and wires. They were everywhere."
This story, however, is far from over.
Fabien Boileau, director of the Irosie Marine Nature Park, was puzzled. "We have no idea what happened at the time: we do not know where it came from, what boat," he told AFP, "and we don't know if several containers fell into the water, or only one."
Garfield the cat was brought to life by American cartoonist Jim Daves in 1978. Five years later, 1,000 papers were running the comic.
The sardonic feline would go on to win the 2002 Guinness World Record for most syndicated strip; by then it had won over the hearts of roughly 263 million readers.