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Wolves is a 2014 Canadian action horror film written and directed by David Hayter, and starring Lucas Till, Stephen McHattie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Merritt Patterson and Jason Momoa. The film received a negative critical response.

Plot
Cayden, an average teenage boy approaches the end of high school. During a football game, a rival player headbutts Cayden, causing the latter to become enraged and attack the player with superhuman strength. Cayden later hurts his girlfriend, Lisa, when the passion of making out causes him to transform into a werewolf. After waking up covered in blood and surrounded by the dismembered bodies of his parents, Cayden flees.

Cayden becomes a drifter, trying to keep his lycanthropy under control. In a roadside bar, Cayden draws the attention of Wild Joe, who reveals himself to be a werewolf. Wild Joe explains that werewolves come in two types, purebreds and bitten. The bitten are more savage and do not give birth to werewolf children. Purebreds are natural-born werewolves from a small number of werewolf families that came to North America with the early settlers. Cayden has only recently discovered that he was adopted, and Wild Joe confirms that they are both natural werewolves and that Cayden can find out more in a remote town called Lupine Ridge.

Cayden travels to Lupine Ridge and goes to a local bar, attracting hostile attention from the small-town locals. Cayden is attracted to Angel (Angelina), the beautiful young owner of the bar. He is eventually driven out of the bar by the locals, and outside meets John Tollerman, who hires Cayden as a farmhand. After working for Tollerman for a while, he heads into town one night and Cayden is approached by a wolf of his bloodline who understands who Cayden is, warning him to leave town and that he is in danger. Cayden's "cousin" is then killed by Connor, the alpha werewolf whom Cayden saw as the ringleader of the patrons in Angel's bar. Cayden runs into Angel, and together they witness Connor and his pack eating Cayden's cousin after the murder.

John later tells Cayden of his origins, about his werewolf mother, Lucinda, who was John's niece. Connor had seen her and had fallen in love with her. Connor knew the tension between the packs so he had raped her. Only John and his wife knew about Lucinda's resulting pregnancy, and Lucinda killed herself shortly after Cayden's birth.  The peace comes with the condition that Connor can mate with Angel as he desires a son, not knowing about Cayden.

Cayden has started a relationship with Angel and wants to cancel the town's arrangement, but the town werewolves fear what the more bestial mountain werewolves would do in retaliation. Cayden goes to the mountains to confront Connor and reveals who he is, but Connor is skeptical and unleashes his wolves on Cayden. While Cayden is stronger than the individual bitten wolves, he will not use lethal force and is overwhelmed by the pack. He manages to jump off a nearby cliff to escape.

Cayden and John form a plan to deal with the mountain pack. Before they can act, Connor kidnaps Angel and readies to mate with her. Cayden kills two of the pack and lures the others into a trap where he and John use explosives to kill them all. When Cayden then beats Connor in a single battle, Connor reveals that he and Lucinda were in love; but he created the rape story because Lucinda's father was going to kill her for the relationship.

Wild Joe suddenly appears, telling Connor and Cayden that he planned the events all along, killing Cayden's adoptive parents and convincing him to go to Lupine Ridge so that he could kill Connor in revenge for his own past issues with Connor. Wild Joe kills Connor but is killed by Cayden.

Cayden decides to leave with Angel to see the world, but he promises John they will be back. John gives him a scroll showing the bloodlines of the purebred werewolves to help him find others during their journey.

Cast

Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 20% based on 20 reviews. On Metacritic the film has a score of 37% based on reviews from 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

Shock Till You Drop and the New York Times both panned the film, with Shock Till You Drop stating that the film took itself too seriously and "as a result it comes across as, well again…silly. Also, there's a sleazy, date-rapey angle to the film that undermines any potential for fun this film could have had."

References

External links

2014 films
2014 directorial debut films
2014 horror films
2010s action horror films
Canadian action horror films
Canadian werewolf films
English-language Canadian films
Entertainment One films
Films with screenplays by David Hayter
2010s English-language films
2010s Canadian films
Copperheart Entertainment films

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Minimum of 71 semester hours (62 semester hours for B.A.-to-Ph.D. students)
Atlanta Campus
Fall: December 1
Spring: Does Not Admit
Summer: Does Not Admit
School Psychology, Ph.D.
Email: CPSAdmissions@gsu.edu
Our school psychology doctoral program prepares you for work as a professional psychologist in a variety of contexts and to serve as a leader in the field of school psychology.
As one of the first American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited school psychology programs in the nation, the school psychology program has an established record of educating highly skilled school psychologists. Our graduates deliver mental health and educational services to children and adolescents, families and educators in diverse ethnic, cultural and geographic settings.
APA accredited and National Association of School Psychologists approved
Nationally known faculty (tenure-track faculty are members of the prestigious Society for the Study of School Psychology)
Recognized among the top APA-accredited programs in research productivity
Consistent record of external funding from state and federal research grants and contracts
Graduates are practitioners, administrators, researchers, university professors and national leaders in school psychology
Our program is committed to providing students with opportunities to publish articles and book chapters, present research at national and regional conferences and serve on state and national task forces/committees
Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data for Georgia State University Ph.D. School Psychology Program
Classroom Experience
The school psychology Ph.D. program early training is primarily oriented toward developing highly skilled practitioners who will promote the academic and social development of children and adolescents through the delivery of school psychology services. Students acquire knowledge and skills that are particularly salient in school settings (for example, assessment, consultation, prevention/intervention). Beginning students develop expertise in basic research methodologies and in the psychometric theories and variety of assessment and evaluation strategies.
Research Focus and Experience
Doctoral students work to become proficient practitioners and researchers. Advanced students refine their knowledge and skills in assessment, prevention/intervention and consultation. Doctoral-level school psychology students are prepared to be producers of research. Doctoral students learn to critically evaluate empirical studies, conduct original research, and contribute to knowledge in school psychology through scholarly publications and presentations.
Research focuses on serving under-represented populations through prevention and intervention at the individual, institutional and community levels. The program has a strong social justice emphasis within a rigorous academic environment.
School Psychology ranked 5th in the nation among APA-accredited doctoral programs.
The school psychology program is recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists as demonstrating a commitment to diversity issues through the recruitment and retention of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, multicultural curricular emphasis, faculty members involved in multicultural research and outreach, and participation in related research and training grants.
Graduates have careers in academic and research settings, practice as professional (licensed) psychologists and certified school-based practitioners and impact policy, practice and administration as leaders and highly competent professionals.
Goals & Outcomes
When applying to the School Psychology, Ph.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
Writing Sample (cannot be goals statement; upload with the application)
Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommender on the application)
Must have bachelor's in psychology, education, or related field or master's in area related to school psychology
Official Transcript: minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission (minimum 2.50 undergraduate GPA if no master's)
submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
GRE scores: An official score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test is required for admission to Ph.D. programs in the College of Education and Human Development. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
institution code 5251
scores may not be more than five years old at time of application submission
If you do not already meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:
GACE Program Admission Assessment
You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT.
View exemption score details
Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview.
The Doctorate of Philosophy with a major in School Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
*Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
U.S. News and World Report ranks school psychologist as #1 in best social services jobs. Learn more »
Students in the B.A.-to-Ph.D. program must complete the M.Ed. in School Psychology and most of the Ed.S. School Psychology program as prerequisites for the Ph.D. portion of the program of study. Specifically, students must complete the M.Ed. and:
EPRS 8530 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education I (3)
EPY 8220 Advanced Developmental Psychology: Personality and Socialization (3)
Any 7000-level or above EXC course with permission of advisor (3)
CPS 6150 Ethical and Legal Standards in Counseling and Psychological Services (2)
CPS 6450 Group Counseling (3) OR CPS 8400 Introduction to Play Therapy (3) OR CPS 8431 Counseling Skills and Strategies for School Aged Children (3)
CPS 7340 Social/Cultural Issues in Counseling and Psychological Services (2)
CPS 8540 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology (3)
CPS 8570 Psychological Consultation in the Schools II (3)
CPS 8662 Applied Practice II: Consultation and Intervention Practice in School Psychology (3)
CPS 8665 Intervention Strategies for Students with Learning Problems (3)
CPS 8680 Internship in School Psychology (note: this is the doctoral advanced practicum and must be taken for at least 6 credits)
CPS 8760 Topical Seminar in School Psychology (3)
Program Degree Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology
A. Core Area (18; 12 for B.A.-to-Ph.D. students)
The Core Area consists of 15 semester hours of research coursework and 3 semester hours of Social Foundation of Education and Psychology of Learning coursework.
Research Core (15 hours)
Choose one course (3):
EPRS 8500 Qualitative/Interpretive Research in Education (3)
EPRS 8530 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education (3)
A two-course sequence (6 hours) in research methodology (see below for specific tracks/courses)
Two courses (6 hours) in advanced research methods as identified by the Doctoral Advisory Committee
Quantitative Methodology
EPRS 8540 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education II
EPRS 8550 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education III (3)
EPRS 8820 Program Evaluation and Institutional Research (3)
EPRS 8830 Survey Research, Sampling Principles and Questionnaire Design (3)
EPRS 8840 Meta-Analysis (3)
EPRS 8660 Bayesian Statistics (3)
EPRS 9550 Multivariate Analysis (3)
EPRS 9560 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
EPRS 9570 Hierarchical Linear Modeling I (3)
EPRS 9571 Hierarchical Linear Modeling II(3)
EPRS 9900 Research Design (3)
Qualitative Methodology
ANTH 8010 Qualitative Methods in Anthropology (3)
EPRS 8510 Qualitative Research in Education II (3)
EPRS 8520 Qualitative Research in Education III (3)
EPRS 8640 Case Study Methods (3)
EPRS 8700 Visual Research Methods (3)
EPRS 9120 Poststructural Inquiry (3)
EPRS 9400 Writing Qualitative Research Manuscripts (3)
Single-Case Methodology
EPY 8850 Introduction to Single-Case Methodology (3)
EPY 8860 Applications of Single-Case Methodology (3)
Historical/Philosophical Methodology
EPSF 9850 Historical Research in American Education (3)
EPSF 9930 Philosophical Analysis and Method (3)
Measurement Methodology
EPRS 7920 Classroom Testing, Grading, and Assessment (3)
EPRS 8920 Educational Measurement (3)
EPRS 9350 Introduction to Item Response Theory (3)
EPRS 9360 Advanced Item Response Theory (3)
Social Foundations of Education and Psychology of Learning course (3):
EPY 8220 Advanced Developmental Psychology: Personality and Socialization (3) or another course from the Social Foundations of Education and Psychology of Learning as identified by the Doctoral Advisory Committee:
EPSF 8270 Philosophy of Education (3)
EPSF 8280 Anthropology of Education (3)
EPSF 8310 Sociology of Education (3)
EPSF 8320 Politics and Policy in Education (3)
EPSF 8340 History of American Education (3)
EPSF 9260 Epistemology and Learning (3)
EPY 8050 The Psychology of Instruction (3)
EPY 8070 Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning (3)
EPY 8080 Memory and Cognition (3)
EPY 8180 Learning and the School-Age Child (5 to 18 Years) (3)
EPY 8200 Advanced Developmental Psychology: Cognition and Intellect (3)
B. Major Area (Required: 38; 35 for B.A.-to-Ph.D. students)
The major area of requirements complete the basic body of knowledge for applied professional practice as a school psychologist, building upon the foundation acquired at earlier graduate levels school psychology. A minimum of credits must be earned in the doctoral major, and these must include the courses listed below. Content for some of the required courses listed below may have been obtained in the master's or Ed.S. program prior to admission to the doctoral program. In such cases, appropriate substitutions and/or credit for prior coursework, may be made with approval of the student's doctoral advisory committee. Students who have prior coursework that is judged by the advisory committee to meet some of these course requirements must earn a minimum of 38 semester hours at Georgia State University to complete the major area of the doctoral program.
CPS 8350 Biopsychology and Medication (3)
CPS 8640 Administration and Supervision in Pupil Personnel Services (3)
CPS 8760 Advanced Topical Seminar in School Psychology (All Ph.D. students must take 9 credits total; Topical Seminar taken as part of the Ed.S. program may be counted towards the 9 credit requirement.) [Topics rotate]
CPS 9680 Doctoral Internship (9)
CPS 9760 School Psychology Research Seminar (3-9) [Must be taken at three times (minimum total = 9 credits). Student must maintain continuous enrollment until doctoral candidacy is reached.]
CPS 9920 Research and Publication (2)
PSYC 8500 History of Psychology (3)
Note: CPS 8680 Internship in School Psychology is an Ed.S.-level internship that serves as the doctoral practicum requirement. The student's doctoral advisory committee will determine whether the student has completed a comparable course in a prior graduate work and has sufficient skills and field experience to meet the criteria for this doctoral practicum. Based on input from the doctoral advisory committee, some students may be required to enroll in an additional practicum experience.
C. Dissertation (15)
CPS 9990 Dissertation (15)
Program total: minimum of 71 semester hours (62 semester hours for B.A.-to-Ph.D. students)
School Psychology PhD Student Handbook 2019-2020
School psychology must have bachelor's within major in psychology, education or related field OR master's in area related to school psychology
NOTE: Application deadlines have changed. New deadline for Ph.D. is December 1.
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Bachelor's to Ph.D. Program
If an applicant holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field, he or she can apply to the Ph.D. program in school psychology. Students pursuing the bachelor's to Ph.D. program of study will complete all master of education and specialists in education prerequisites before beginning the Ph.D. program of study.
Students normally enter the doctoral program in school psychology after completion of requirements for both the master of education and the specialist in education (sixth-year certificate as associate school psychologist) degrees. However, students lacking such certification, but holding the master's degree in a related field, may be admitted to the program with the provision that sixth-year certification (entry level for Georgia Department of Education state certification as associate school psychologist) is attained promptly.
Ideally, planning for the integration of research training and professional skills training should begin as early as possible for the student who intends to pursue a doctorate. Therefore, students in the M.Ed. or Ed.S. program who anticipate application to the doctoral program should seek faculty advisement toward this goal early in their careers.
Andy Roach, Program Coordinator
Joel Meyers
Catherine Perkins
Kim Robinson
Tamara Turner
Stephen Truscott
Kris Varjas
Andrew Roach
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La Bataille de Roodewal (parfois Bataille de Vredefort) fut un affrontement tenu le  au cours de la deuxième Guerre des Boers (1899-1902) entre l'Empire britannique et les Boers des deux républiques indépendantes de l'Etat libre d'Orange et du Transvaal.

Rétroactes
À la suite de la prise de Bloemfontein par les Britanniques le , les Boers se réunirent le 17 mars en un Kriegsraat (Conseil de guerre) dans les environs de Kroonstad, et décidèrent d'une nouvelle stratégie contre les britanniques, faites de raids et guérillas. Compte tenu des effectifs respectifs et de l'équipement des deux armées en présence, une guerre régulière était en effet devenue impossible pour les Boers.

Les Boers inaugurèrent cette stratégie par les victoires de Sanna's Post et de Mostertshoek obtenues le 31 mars et le  par le Général Christiaan De Wet. Ce dernier ne put cependant tenir le siège de Jammerbergdrift.

La bataille
De Wet et ses  décidèrent de réitérer le "coup" de Sanna's Post en s'attaquant par surprise à un nœud de communications britanniques : la gare de Roodewal (sur le site du dôme de Vredefort)

De Wet connaissait bien la région : sa propre ferme se trouvait à 7 km de là. Il scinda ses troupes en 3 groupes.

Steenekamp, avec 300 hommes et 1 canon de campagne Krupp, attaqua la gare de Vredefort, à environ 25 kilomètres vers le nord. Froneman et ses 300 hommes et 2 canons Krupp attaqua le camp du pont de chemin de fer de Rhenoster à 6 kilomètres au nord de Roodewal. De Wet attaqua la station de Roodewal avec un kommando de 80 hommes et un canon.

Le  du Derbyshire défendait la station. Les hommes du pont, mal préparés, se rendirent rapidement, et Froneman revint rapidement aider De Wet. La gare elle-même fut ardemment défendue par un corps indo-britannique, les employés de la poste et un contingent de cheminots. Ils firent notamment un mur des sacs de courrier, mais durent finalement se rendre.

Les Boers les submergèrent sans difficulté et s'emparèrent pour  £ de biens divers utiles aux raids à venir. Il brûlèrent le reste ( £). Les volumes étaient tels que les Boers durent se servir de leurs chevaux comme animal de bât.

Par mesure de rétaliation, la ferme familiale de Christiaan de Wet est dynamité le  par les forces britanniques. Le général boer est ainsi le premier à faire les frais de la politique de la terre brûlée initiée par Lord Roberts.

Références

Voir aussi
 Bataille de Rooiwal le , la dernière bataille de la guerre.

Liens externes

Bataille ou opération de la seconde guerre des Boers
Bataille de 1900
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Q: How to fetch data from a table onto online which a specific id search plsql? I have a procedure where users enter "student id" to search and see the details of that individual. I know this inst correct and I have far more syntax to write but so far this is what I have:-
Please note I have declared all variables and my table columns name and types are correct. I haven't ran the code yet because I'm sure I'm missing something more. So please help. I'm coding on toad for oracle in plsql.
Below codes are for fetching the data and putting them onto their specific field online.
BEGIN
-- fetching data from table 'unsus'
    IF EXISTS SELECT UNSUS_STUDENT_NO student_no,
                     UNSUS_STUDENT_NAME name,
                     UNSUS_SUSPEND_ACCOUNT suspend_acc,
                     UNSUS_UNSUSPEND_DATE unsus_date,
                     UNSUS_USER_ID user_id
              FROM   SATURN.UNSUS
              WHERE  UNSUS_SUSPEND_NO = ('000123456');

-- opening table rows (form based)
twbkfrmt.P_TableRowOpen;
twbkfrmt.P_TableData ('Student ID');
twbkfrmt.P_TableData ('Full Name');
twbkfrmt.P_TableData ('Suspended ?');
twbkfrmt.P_TableData ('Unsuspension Date');
twbkfrmt.P_TableData ('Added On ?');
twbkfrmt.P_TableData ('Altered By');
twbkfrmt.P_TableRowOpen;

-- table data adding onto form fields
            twbkfrmt.p_TableDataWhite (HTF.formtext (
                                        cname        => '',
                                        csize        => 25,
                                        cmaxlength   => 9,
                                        cvalue       => student_no,
                                        cattributes  => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled));

            twbkfrmt.p_TableDataWhite (HTF.formtext (
                                        cname        => '',
                                        csize        => 60,
                                        cmaxlength   => 60,
                                        cvalue       => name,
                                        cattributes  => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled));

            twbkfrmt.p_TableDataWhite (HTF.formtext (
                                        cname        => '',
                                        csize        => 15,
                                        cmaxlength   => 5,
                                        cvalue       => suspend_acc,
                                        cattributes  => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled));

            twbkfrmt.p_TableDataWhite (HTF.formtext (
                                        cname        => '',
                                        csize        => 20,
                                        cmaxlength   => 15,
                                        cvalue       => unsus_date,
                                        cattributes  => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled));

            twbkfrmt.p_TableDataWhite (HTF.formtext (
                                        cname        => '',
                                        csize        => 20,
                                        cmaxlength   => 15,
                                        --cvalue       => ,
                                        cattributes  => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled));

            twbkfrmt.p_TableDataWhite (HTF.formtext (
                                        cname        => '',
                                        csize        => 30,
                                        cmaxlength   => 30,
                                        cvalue       => user_id,
                                        cattributes  => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled));

A: There are several ways to go about this. The standard method, and it is lightening fast, is to just select the data and have a no_data_found exception. I hope you haven't prefaced all of your column names with the table name, that is not good practice IMHO.
DECLARE
    l_student_no        saturn.unsus.student_no%TYPE;
    l_student_name      saturn.unsus.student_name%TYPE;
    l_suspend_account   saturn.unsus.suspend_account%TYPE;
BEGIN
    SELECT student_no, student_name, suspend_account
      INTO l_student_no, l_student_name, l_suspend_account
      FROM saturn.unsus
     WHERE suspend_no = ('000123456');

    -- you have your data, do your HTML formatting.
    twbkfrmt.p_tabledatawhite (
        HTF.formtext (
            cname       => ''
          , csize       => 25
          , cmaxlength  => 9
          , cvalue      => l_student_no
          , cattributes => 'style="font-size:12px" readonly ' || disabled
        )
    );
-- ...
EXCEPTION
    WHEN NO_DATA_FOUND
    THEN
        -- code jumps to here when the suspend_no is not found
        -- the null means just ignore no_data_found
        NULL;
END;

A: Just need a check whether the set exists.
SELECT COUNT(UNSUS_STUDENT_NO) INTO studentCount FROM SATURN.UNSUS
          WHERE  UNSUS_SUSPEND_NO = ('000123456');

IF studentCount > 0 THEN
  -- Insert all logic here.
END IF;

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In matters of crate differences you will discover two basic types of dog crates plastic crates and wire crates. Both kinds of crates can make good choices, but it is all dependent on why you will need a crate for your dog. The price of the crates is the same, so that will not be a determining factor for you. Both types of crates could be folded up or removed and put together rather readily, so that, too, will likely not be too differential, although wire crates are usually more mobile if you're going to training courses or perhaps taking your puppy somewhere local.
It will be essential that you get a tough airline-approved crate if you Intend to fly with your dog on a airplane. Airlines are very choosey about the crates they allow for the protection of the puppies, on airplanes, because they can be bent and they do not accept wire crates. Most hard plastic crates are usually airline-approved however you should search for this label or statement just to be sure. Hard plastic crates have ventilation holes they have a wire grill for a doorway and so air can circulate so your dog have more atmosphere and can see outside. Under ordinary circumstances a dog won't escape and is safe in one of those crates.
They can be found in two pieces (a top together with a bottom) and are joined together with screws and knobs around the sides. They may be constructed in just a couple of minutes. Tough plastic crates have the bonus of becoming a remarkable means of travelling with your pet in your vehicle. If you should be involved in a crash, the tough plastic stop him from being thrown around the vehicle or even outside and will provide some security for your dog.
Crates are a fantastic selection for your dog if you frequent training courses, dog events like agility or obedience trials where the dog may need to wait around at the site for a couple of hours, or if you prefer your dog to be able to find a lot beyond the crate. Wire crates are more open compared to plastic crates and your puppy can feel being part of what's happening.
They can work as a way to limit your puppy in your vehicle they don't provide compared to plastic crates that are hard . If you are in an accident, a wire crate could be crushed and your pet could escape. Still, wire crates are preferred by a lot because they're easier to carry than hard plastic crates and therefore are more portable. Besides falling into a smaller space than hard plastic crates, they are often easy to put up fast and to fold.
The two types of crates come in handy in cases where you will be using the crate for home coaching or as a place for the dogs to sleep or hang outside.


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zOMG! There's a white rabbit beckoning us to follow it through the looking glass! We'd better get a move on!


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The aim of SSUSS is long term and ambitious: to change the game of football for the better and to make it more exciting and skillful by changing the manner in which young people and coaches are trained. The SSUSS syllabus covers every area of football. - Futebol de Salão (FDS) - Emphasis on Individual Skills. - Increased Training Time. - Physical Training. Futebol de Salão (FDS) is a 5 aside version of football, originating in South America, that is played with a smaller (size 2) and heavier (645g) ball that has virtually no bounce (10%). The game became very popular in Brazil with players such as Pele, Rivelino, Zico right through to Juninho, Rivaldo and Ronaldo who were brought up first playing FDS before moving on to conventional football.
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5th-9th September - KNVB Coaching course in Stellenbosch ( Introductory Level) that myself and Coach Chad took part in.
23rd September - Spur Night at Cavendish Mall. Our Soccer School had a fundraiser event at Ottawa Spur branch, in which both players and coaches had to Shadow the Spur waiters/waitresses. Really great evening!
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Visit & Enjoy
Bird Walks at Hall's Pond
Conservation Area Rules and Regulations
Amory Park Field Closures
Hall's Pond and Amory Woods
"A Plan for Hall's Pond Sanctuary" (PDF)
Hall's Pond Artwork
History of Cottage Farm and Hall's Pond" by Ferris Hall
A Brief Historical Overview
"She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!" Illustrated Book (PDF)
Preserving the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Work Plan
Community Work Days
Volunteer Maintenance Team
Brookline Conservation Commission
Friends of Hall's Pond
About the Friends
See & Share Sightings
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Red-tailed Hawk in nearby Fenway Victory Garden. Photo by Courtney Allender
HAWKS !
by Neil Gore
SOMETIMES, when I'm having a somewhat dull day birding, suddenly a hawk swoops across my line of sight. And I remember what really excites me: there's nothing that captures the attention like a heron, an eagle, or an owl. And in the case of hawks, their unpredictable appearance adds to the allure and mystique.
The most frequent hawk visitor to Hall's Pond is the Red-tailed Hawk. Unlike most of our other hawks, it is a year-round resident and has adapted well to urban living. You can't count on seeing one every time you visit, but that only adds to the thrill. If you are at the Pond, and the hawk is bigger than a crow, it's most likely to be a Red-tailed Hawk.
The Cooper's Hawk is a regular but infrequent visitor to Hall's Pond, where it may be found on the ground at water's edge, or up in a tree, or flying. This is the hawk you are most likely to see near your feeder in the winter.
During this spring at Hall's Pond on a birding walk, I had the embarrassment of participating in a hawk misidentification. On a damp cloudy day, with poor visibility, on a distant tree was perched a nondescript hunched over shape. I proclaimed it a Merlin, which I had seen only once at the Pond and badly wanted to see her again; but ignored the fact that it was larger than a nearby Common Grackle. Fortunately, someone had a photograph, inspection of which revealed a Peregrine Falcon, an equally unusual sighting for Hall's Pond.
A juvenile Red-tailed Hawk at Hall's Pond, April 2021. Photo by Peter Lowy
Hawk ID is not easy, partly because we often see them only briefly in flight, or at a great distance overhead. Use a combination of size, speed of flight, and habitat to narrow down the possibilities. There are 3 main groups, or Genera, of hawks: Buteos (like the Red-tailed), Accipiters (like the Cooper's), and Falco (falcons like the Merlin and the Peregrine.) We have approximately 6 other species of regularly seen hawks in eastern Massachusetts, besides the four I have seen at Hall's Pond. Not all hawks are large: the Merlin, Kestrel, and Sharp-shinned are all less than a foot long. Osprey can be frequently seen fishing along the coast. Red-shouldered Hawk and Broad-winged Hawk are summer denizens of forests and are not easy to spot. Northern Harrier (formerly Marsh Hawk) and Kestrel (formerly Sparrow Hawk) prefer open fields and meadows, where they can be seen cruising (Harrier) or perching on wires (Kestrel). And Sharp-shinned Hawk, an identical but smaller version of the Cooper's, can seemingly pop up anywhere (except when I'm looking for one!)
And arguably the most majestic is the Peregrine Falcon, in the news from time to time: although originally nesting exclusively on tall cliffs, it has adapted well to nesting on tall buildings, and can be found in downtown Boston. My favorite hawk experience was this summer in Camden, Maine; while dining on a patio next to an old mill tower, we were entertained by a family of Peregrines coming and going from the top of the tower. Birding should always be so easy….or should it?
Heather Hamilton and Jesse Mermell hard at work on our Fall Community Day. photo by John Shreffler
From the Co-Presidents
Bob Schram and John Shreffler
HALL'S POND is one of the smallest Conservation Sanctuaries in Massachusetts but even before the pandemic, it was by far the most heavily visited, thanks to its location in the heart of North Brookline, just a mile from the center of Boston. When COVID struck, Hall's Pond was one of the few places people felt safe getting outside and a steady stream of visitors visited the Sanctuary at a much-increased tempo, deriving delight from nature. The Sanctuary welcomed thousands of new visitors who never before knew of its existence.
As the pandemic-induced restrictions loosened, the Friends of Hall's Pond adapted and largely resumed our normal sequence of activities. Fred Bouchard and Neil Gore led a series of very well-attended guided bird walks during the Spring Migration. Our Volunteer Maintenance Team, led by Priscilla Smith, began working in early May and continued all summer long until the end of September. An abundance of rain made for a luxurious growing season! Our Annual Friends Meeting held virtually on Zoom in late June, featured Brookline's Conservation Administrator, Tom Brady, who gave his report on the Sanctuary, and recently appoint ed Parks and Open Space Director Alexandra Vecchio who outlined her vision for Brookline's green space.
At season's end, we had a Community Planting Day. Co-President Emerita and horticulturalist Ellen Forrester brought a truckload of new native species, which were planted by our prodigiously efficient team. Our website continues to flourish and is well worth visiting: friendsofhallspond.org.
We were thrilled to see the arrival of a male wood duck (above) and his mate at the pond, who appear to have taken up residence in the nesting box we placed there three years ago in the hope of attracting such beautiful tenants. Photo by Sharon Gray
The year saw several new contributions to the Sanctuary. In memory of our late President Frank Caro, we planted two memorial trees: an oak to celebrate his strength and a willow to remember his compassion. The Town provided the trees with the help of a substantial donation from Feet of Clay, a pottery workshop, one of Frank's many groups. The willow was planted on the shore by the meadow and is already flourishing. The oak was planted in Amory Woods and didn't survive the July inundations but it was quickly replaced at a slightly higher elevation. To memorialize our longtime Board Member Bruce Wolff, we financed the installation of a memorial bench overlooking the Amory Woods Vernal Pool. Many thanks to the donors who helped, including John Wolff (Bruce's grandson) and Brookline Greenspace Alliance, who honored Bruce's longtime Board membership and service. We provided the Town with a bat box to help nurture this endangered mammalian species. Fred Bouchard explains why elsewhere in this newsletter to mention, and for our fellow Friends officers—Jim Franco (Treasurer), Diane Ryan (Recording Secretary), and Helen Herman (Corresponding Secretary). Harry Breger continues to provide an artist's touch in newsletter layout
Your membership in the Friends and your generous gifts remain essential. We use them to keep up Hall's Pond with plantings and to help the Town with its projects. At present, the pandemic-induced economic downturn still affects the Town's budget, so your gifts and contributions are more important than ever. More volunteers are always welcome—you are an essential part of our team!
We encourage you to keep visiting the Sanctuary during the winter—there is no "off-season" for Hall's Pond. The long slanting light of winter has its own magic and nature continues to heal even when dormant.
photo by Rabbi Sam
Hall's Pond After the Torrential Rains
by Bob Schram
THIS PAST SUMMER saw two occasions when Brookline was hit with more than 4.5 inches of rain over the space of just a few hours. Hall's Pond receives its volume of water from the North Brookline drainage area so, each time this happened, Hall's Pond overflowed its banks. When the waters receded, we went to survey the damage, and we saw that the viewing platform had lifted and twisted. What was perhaps even more surprising was that just a few days later our stalwart Brookline Parks and Public Works team was able to put things right. How did they do it?
You have to remember that Hall's Pond, and much of its neighborhood, sit atop the remains of a White Cedar Swamp that has been there for thousands of years. There is a layer of organic matter which is more than 60 feet deep, so when the viewing platforms were constructed more than 20 years ago, the pilings ("helical piers") were sunk down more than 40 feet into the thick layer of decomposing matter without ever hitting solid ground. The piers were then topped with "sleeves" which allow the viewing platforms to actually "float" up when the level of the pond rises. When the water level rises too much—more than four feet each time—the platforms floated up and out of the sleeves, creating the roller coaster effect we all witnessed. But this construction technique also means that the platform can be lifted back into position relatively easily. Brookline's able Public Works team worked quickly, wading into the pond to lever the platforms back into position!
This serves as an excellent reminder of how well-conceived and designed the decking and boardwalks were back in 2001. And it reminds us how daunting and expensive a task it will be to replace the entire walkway when it comes to the end of its useful lifespan in just a few more years. We are already seeing some gradual deterioration of the decking and rails and the Town has been steadily patching and replacing the damaged areas but a major capital investment is going to be needed in a few years to replace the entire pathway loop. This major project is planned for inclusion in Brookline's capital investments budget. The Friends of Hall's Pond is actively engaged in lobbying to make sure that the funding for this restoration project is provided and we preserve public access to this wonderful treasure.
Somewhere in the Sanctuary. Town of Brookline
Meet the Mysterious Mammal
by Fred Bouchard
WHAT'S YOUR ANIMAL IQ? Beyond our ubiquitous, endearing cats and dogs, what have you seen of the creatures who share our world?
We fondly recall our pets: the regulars (goldfish, gerbils, turtles) and unusual (parrots, ferrets, snakes.) Outside we spot squirrels, chipmunks, deer, a coyote. Hobbyists name colorful butterflies, drab moths. Birder, fisherfolk, and hunters tick off their species, from common to iconic.
At Hall's Pond, we recognize Wood Ducks (at last, seasonal residents in our pond-side box!), Painted Turtles on logs, Green Darner dragonflies zooming about. Any mammals? Well, beyond chipmunks and squirrels, there's our own "giant burrowing vole," the Muskrat. And now… say "hello" to the bats.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bemildred, á la Pogo.
"Bats?!" you say. Yes, those furry flying mammals you've probably never seen. And may not, even at the sanctuary, unless you visit close to dusk or dawn.
Bats account for a fifth of the world's mammal species (about 1,000) and are the only ones capable of flight (fun fact: flying squirrels glide). Most bats live in forests; few have adapted to human habitats. Bats fly at night, catching aerial insects by sophisticated echolocation or sound radar.
Boy, can they eat! An individual bat may consume 600 insects per hour. The late Dr. Thomas Kunz, Boston University bat researcher, estimated that (sub)urban bats eat 13 tons of insects each summer. In winter, they hibernate in tight spaces to conserve radiant heat. Cue the human aid of bat boxes.
Our New England species are few (6–8) and smallish; the Big Brown Bat has a 12-inch wingspan, the Little Brown Bat 9–10. Less common are Eastern Red and Hoary (both solitary and migratory) and Tricolored, endangered because of white-nose fungus.
In fifty years as an amateur naturalist, I can count local bat encounters on one hand. My lone bat experience at Hall's Pond was brief but memorable: May 1996, dawn. Little Brown Bat flutters over the pond, hunting mayflies and gnats. Merlin swoops in snags bat with little flurry, darts off with it dangling. Blip: over in a blink. It's haunted me ever since.
Little Brown Bats at home — although one not at Hall's Pond. Troy Gipps, Mass Wildlife
Hall's Pond Sanctuary has opened its door to the bat world by installing a bat box this autumn. We're used to birdhouses, but these look weird: tall narrow wood or fiber boxes attached at 15–20 feet in trees, facing south, with a slot along the base, not a hole upfront. Our hope is to lure a colony into wintering over, with a view to diversify the Pond's biota, reduce mosquito expansion, balance the ecology.
Sanctuary conservationist Ellen Forrester is an enthusiast. "Bats are major mosquito eaters, easily consuming their body weight nightly. I find their aerial antics fascinating; with each dip, there goes another bug that won't bite me—thank you, Mrs. Bat! They do not get in your hair! If one gets in your house, leave the window open and they'll find their way out. They're actually pollinators, like bees, of night-blooming plants and fruit trees. Like bee-hives, their colonies have been decimated by white-nose fungus, so they need our help, and we need theirs to fill a key eco-link between insects and birds. We hope they find our bat box a good home."
Learn more at websites: massaudubon.org and Bat Conservation International, batcon.org.
Hall's Pond Volunteer
Maintenance Team
by John Shreffler, Priscilla Smith, and Sharon Gray
Photos by John Shreffler
EVERY YEAR IS DIFFERENT at Hall's Pond Sanctuary. And yet—the same. Despite changes in temperature and precipitation, wind and sun, flowers bloom, plants grow, birds and animals live. Visitors watch birds, walk around the pond, wander through Amory Woods, relax in the formal garden. And each year the Volunteer Maintenance Team works to keep the Sanctuary clean and healthy and welcoming for all visitors. While the late Frank Caro's oversight was missed immensely, Priscilla Smith took charge of organizing volunteers and tasks. To start the season, John Shreffler arranged a walkthrough with Tom Brady, Brook line conservation officer, and town arborist in early May to assess needs. Alex Cassie (Park Ranger) gave a training session to help volunteers identify plants, especially invasives. Our sessions were held on Wednesday mornings from 9 until noon from May to October. With a schedule set in advance, volunteers were able to schedule other activities around Hall's Pond work sessions. The team also assembled for an annual picnic just outside the Sanctuary in Amory Park in late August to celebrate its efforts. Keeping invasives and vines at bay and weeding and tending to the formal garden were regular maintenance assignments. The most egregious invasives include garlic mustard, black swallow-wort, 5 leaf akebia, yellow lilies, Oriental bittersweet, and Japanese knotweed. The storms of early July caused boardwalk inundations and some major damage, but quick town repairs allowed the team to keeping working to clear branches, brush, weeds, and litter and trash.
Priscilla Smith counted on a core group of maintenance regulars: Ann Frechette, Fran Givelber, Jennie Chan, Sharon Gray, Andrea Ignatoff, Ros Moore, Fran Perler, Ellen and Jim Perrin, John Shreffler, and Janet Wynn. A supporting cast of Neil Gore, Diane Dalimeda, Kate Enicks & Kaelon, Katerina Gagnon, Julia Herkowitz, Helen Herman, Sharon Hessey, Hayden Perkins, and Alex and Daphne Pissios joined on occasion. Faith Michaels and her Faithful Flowers crew added color and beauty to the formal garden urn. Thanks to all who continue to make Hall's Pond a sanctuary for all throughout the year.
Newcomers are welcome to the Volunteer Maintenance Team whether they come frequently or only occasionally. We provide equipment and on-the-job training to new volunteers. We find light work for those who want it. We accommodate volunteers who prefer the formal garden. We also welcome volunteers who want to work entirely in the Sanctuary or Amory Woods.
What Price Nature?
Photos by Peter Lowy
NO ONE DOUBTS for a second that Hall's Pond Sanctuary is an amazing treasure in the midst of our community. And sometimes we do have to look at the numbers—what does it cost to maintain the Sanctuary and what will it actually cost to realize our vision for the future of Hall's Pond.
The Town of Brookline can only do so much to maintain our parks and open space so the Friends of Hall's Pond helps to make up the difference. Over the last ten years, the Friends have purchased thousands of native plants and devoted tens of thousands of volunteer hours to improving and protecting the Sanctuary by eliminating invasive species and then planting native replacements. And at this rate, we still have at least thirty years to go to complete the master horticultural restoration plan.
The Friends have purchased and planted thousands of native trees, shrubs, and grasses over the years.
Of course, we must preserve and protect Hall's Pond for future generations and continue improving the habitat for birds and wildlife. However, over the last several years, our fundraising has not kept up with our pace of spending, and so our financial resources are gradually dwindling. If everyone who enjoys Hall's Pond were to become a member of the Friends for just $35 per year, we will be able to keep up our work. If you can donate more than this, we can accelerate the long-term planting and habitat recuperation program.
We hope you can become a member/supporter—any contribution you make will be a blessing and a gift to our wider community. Please use the enclosed enve lope to send us your contribution or log onto Hall's Pond website at friendsofhallspond.org to make an online contribution. Please do this right now!
Your donation may be tax-deductible. The Friends of Hall's Pond is a 501(c)(3) organization.
A Note from Brookline's
Conservation Administrator
by Tom Brady, Brookline Conservation
Administrator, Town Arborist, and Tree Warden
AS WE WIND DOWN the fall season and begin our transition into winter, it is a good time to reflect on 2021.
It is hard to believe it has been almost a year since Frank Caro passed. As we approach the anniversary, I think Frank would be pleased as he looks over the Sanctuary from beyond. The Friends of Hall's Pond has a strong leadership team in place, and the group has carried on in fine form. This year COVID-19 has sadly become part of our daily routine, and Brookline residents continue to find solace and peace in our sanctuary. Increased foot traffic continues to inflict an increased level of wear and damage to the pathway and boardwalks.
As we all transitioned to our work in the Sanctuary without Frank's guidance and counsel, the Friends of Hall's Pond maintenance team has continued their partnership with the Town. This partnership is critical to ensure the level of maintenance and oversight needed to ensure the sanctuary remains in good condition and visitors are able to enjoy the sanctuary in a safe and respectful manner.
Over the years, the Town has partnered with the Friends on Spring and Fall Community Days. We look forward to these workdays, where we have become accustomed to the sounds of laughter, friendly banter, and, more recently, the sounds of music. I am thrilled we will be able to once again gather in an outdoor space and, with some reasonable precautions, speak with each other without the aid of a computer.
As we all work to navigate the new normal, I thank you for your support of the Sanctuary. Now, more than ever, we need these types of natural, quiet, and passive spaces to sit and ponder. As I pass you on the pathways of the Sanctuary I will look forward to sharing a friendly nod, a simple wave, and a pleasant greeting.
Photo by Helen Herman
This isn't Pollution — but what IS it?
MANY A VISITOR to Hall's Pond looks down and wonders what that rainbow sheen on the surface of the water really is. Have we allowed the Pond to be polluted? Not at all—Hall's Pond is one of the last remaining White Cedar Swamps on the eastern seaboard, and in recent years we have planted several new White Cedar saplings to restore them to the Sanctuary.
Over the last several hundred years, nearly all of the other cedar swamps have been lost to urban development and landfill. Brookline's white cedar swamp once covered much of the Cottage Farm area between what is now Beacon Street and the Charles River. All of it, except Hall's Pond itself, was filled in during the 19th century. The beautiful colors you see on the surface of the water, especially around the periphery of the pond, are the natural resins and tannins from the sixty feet of organic matter that are constantly filtering up to the surface as the white cedar underneath us gradually decomposes, as it has been decomposing for thousands of years.
Once you understand the natural process, you can appreciate its uncanny beauty!
The Friends of Hall's Pond Mission Statement
The Friends of Hall's Pond is dedicated to the preservation and protection of Hall's Pond Sanctuary in Brookline, Massachusetts. Through the encouragement and coordination of volunteers in education, conservation and maintenance, the Friends seek to ensure a healthy future for this valuable urban resource.
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DONATE: Help Friends of Hall's Pond maintain and improve the Sanctuary, we are now accepting online donations!
For further information about membership, volunteering, or to contact the Friends, please email: friendsofhallspond@gmail.com. Our organization is interested in your communication and encourages your involvement.
The Friends of Hall's Pond is a 501(c)3 organization.
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Financial institutions from all over the world are facing increasingly strict regulations regarding the verification and authentication of their customers' identity. Furthermore, with the increasing amount of data breaches, status-quo identity verification processes have not only been compromised but have also made complying with current regulations harder. This ever-changing environment has forced a tipping point for organizations to regard the adoption of new technologies for identity verification as a must-have rather than a nice-to-have.
In the end, financial institutions must satisfy consumers' demands for speed and ease of use to prevent them from going to the competition. To gain a competitive edge, remain compliant, and offer a frictionless and user experience, it is imperative for FIs to invest in technologies that bridge the compliance-convenience gap.


Suddenly, during this phase, many people become hyper-aware of any changes and sensations they experience, wondering if it could indicate something one-way or the other.
These two-weeks are considered the final phase of IVF. Called the luteal phase, it is the period of time between embryo transfer and the pregnancy test. These two weeks would be equivalent to the part of a non-stimulated (normal) 28 day cycle that happens between day 15 and 28.
Progesterone and/or oestrogen medication are working in your body to help produce the same levels of hormones that would normally occur naturally in the early stages of pregnancy.
These also help prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation. Once transferred, the embryo needs to implant itself into the uterine lining, usually on about day 20 of the cycle, and then continue to grow into a fetus for pregnancy to occur.
It takes about 10 days for all traces of the hormone you used as the trigger, to be cleared from your body and in turn for less than 10 per cent of it to show up in a blood test. This is why we wait 14 days to make sure the new pregnancy is producing enough of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) to be detected in a blood test. This is the most accurate indication of pregnancy.
It is important to note that this may not be the case for a frozen embryo transfer cycle, as the trigger injection (hCG) may not be used with all patients.
I do not recommend home pregnancy tests before the two-week mark as they can deliver false results both positive and negative. One reason for this is that the hCG injection given to mature and release the eggs and as a booster can give a false positive urine test which only adds to the emotional rollercoaster.
Two weeks is generally the mark when we can have confidence in the results whether the patient has undertaken a fresh or frozen embryo transfer.
The hormone medication given to you to optimise your body for pregnancy may be having an impact on you emotionally and physically. You may feel more prone to tears, anxiety and irritability. You may also experience some cramping, spotting or light bleeding, abdominal bloating, fatigue, and breast tenderness.
While any change can be alarming, they are normally fine and do not indicate if you are pregnant or not. However, any extreme symptoms should be reported to your doctor immediately.
With your obstetrician you will determine the expected birth date for the baby. This is determined from the start of your last menstrual cycle. Your first pregnancy ultrasound is then usually scheduled for between six and seven weeks gestational age.
If you have a negative pregnancy result, we will work closely with you to support you during this time. Your nurse will advise you to stop your medications and you will meet with your specialist to review your past cycle and make a decision together what the next best steps are.
This article was written by Dr David Wilkinson, Medical Director at City Fertility Centre, and has been reproduced with permission.


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Notre Dame hosts annual Energy Week
Max Lander | Tuesday, September 18, 2018
This week marks the beginning of the 12th ND Energy Week, a series of talks and events meant to raise awareness about energy and sustainability across campus.
These events will include lectures from both Notre Dame professors and guest speakers, tours of power facilities and documentaries and interactive talks about what it's like to work in the energy sector. All events are designed to inform students from all majors about different kinds of energy as well as the business and policies that surround energy and sustainability.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Pillai
South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg, left and Carmel, Indiana, mayor James Brainard speak at an event about designing smart cities during last year's Energy Week. This year's Energy Week started Monday.
Anne Berges Pillai, education and outreach associate program director at ND Energy and one of the organizers of Energy Week, said one of the week's major goals is to spread knowledge about energy and related issues to students and parts of campus who may not otherwise be exposed to the topic.
"We definitely want to get as many people engaged as we can," she said. "This year especially, we have a lot of topics that are related a lot to policy to try and engage parts of campus that maybe haven't really thought about energy that much before."
In keeping with this goal, the events constituting Energy Week will engage a diverse number of energy related topics. For instance, there will be a lecture delivered by a guest speaker from Kodiak, Alaska, one of only five places in the United States which uses nearly 100 percent renewable electricity. There will also be a guest speaker from Puerto Rico, as well as a showing of a documentary on Hurricane Maria. Both events are meant to examine the power situation on the island.
It's important to be informed about energy and how it works, especially considering that many important energy decisions take place on a local, rather than federal level, Pillai said. This issue was at the center of a talk hosted during last year's Energy Week between South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Mayor James Brainard from Carmel, Ind.
Breanna Belz, a junior on the student energy board, said Energy Week programming has a wide focus.
"Of course we have a lot of people from the College of Science and Engineering who deliver lots of technical talks about different forms of energy, but then we also have a lot of people from the College of Business that are big names and that a lot of our students know who talk more on the policy side and the business side," Belz said. "Like how can these different methods of energy generation succeed? It's not all about the science, a lot of it is implementation, politics, companies and money."
While many of the events and topics will be especially relevant to students studying energy, sustainability, business and economics, energy is a topic that affects everyone and one that everyone should be informed about, Pillai explained.
"We have been reaching out and trying to convince everyone that they can play a role, either as an intelligent citizen who knows about the issues or by doing what they can in their own home," she said. "It's a personal responsibility thing, it doesn't matter what your major is."
Tags: Energy Week, sustainability, Sustainable energy
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Combine equal parts of red and blue paint or dye to create the color purple. In interior design, purple is a versatile color because it goes well with most colors. If your favorite color is purple, you may want to decorate your bedroom with a lot of it. Using purple accents or different shades of purple can showcase the color in a tasteful way. There are several decorating bedroom ideas in purple colors that you can incorporate. Use these decorating bedroom ideas in purple colors to enhance you bedroom.
Here are some decorating bedroom ideas in purple colors. If you already have a painted bedroom in purple color, then accent your purple bedroom with white. Paint the trim and ceiling white to lighten a room whose walls are a deep, dark purple. Place vases of white flowers such as dogwood blossoms around the room, and choose white lace curtains to flutter gently in the breeze. Select a white duvet and pillows and a dust ruffle made out of white eyelet. Place fuzzy white throw rugs on the floor for a clean, crisp look.
Another bedroom ideas in purple colors is combining it with yellow touches. Select a painting of a field full of daffodils and hang it over the mantel of your bedroom fireplace. Choose buttery yellow throw pillows for the settee in your room. Sew a skirt for your dressing table from a floral-patterned fabric that incorporates purple and lemon yellow. Create an interesting array of candles on the top of your dresser in one or more shades of maize.
Or you can also intersperse items in a variety of green shades into your purple room. Place a border with an ivy pattern around the top of the room. Place live plants in purple planters on your nightstand, dressing table and dresser. Choose forest green runners to place along either side of your bed. Choose mint green curtains to accent your windows in a fresh and pretty way.
Create a bold, contrasting look by using red in your purple boudoir. Situate a vase of blood red roses on top of your bookcase. Hang a red hat on the wall, select a painting of a lady in a red dress to decorate an empty wall and choose a bedspread that has a red and purple pattern. Then, if not, select contrasting shades of purple for your bedroom. Situate several small terracotta pots filled with violets on your windowsill. Choose an armchair made from eggplant-colored leather for a room with lilac walls. Lighten the mood of aubergine walls with amethyst trim. Throw deep purple pillows onto a floral lilac bedspread. These were some decorating bedroom ideas in purple colors. The color purple has been known to have a deeply relaxing effect, and placing lavender plants around your room can add to the calming and sleep-inducing. Purple is a sophisticated choice for teenage girls as well.
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Crucifixo é um exercício de treinamento com pesos que trabalha principalmente os músculos peitoral maior e deltoide anterior.

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Exercícios de treinamento com pesos


Among the information Microsoft revealed at today's Windows 10 event is the good news many were waiting to hear: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for customers running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1. That said, there are some caveats to this deal, not the least of which—as I understand it—is that those who agree to this upgrade must also agree to let their PCs and devices be kept up-to-date by Microsoft going forward.The notion here is "Windows as a service," one that will in effect make version numbers much less important going forward. Technically, this should work a lot like Office 365, and with the same exclusions for businesses. Indeed, businesses are free (ahem) to continue moving forward with existing licensing schemes and controlling updates if they prefer.
But let's get to that free bit.
As described by Microsoft, Windows 10 will be free for customers running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1, albeit only during the first year of Windows 10's life cycle. So it's a promotional offer designed to get as many people as possible upgraded to the new OS version.
But consider this line: "Once a Windows device is upgraded to Windows 10, we will continue to keep it current for the supported lifetime of the device – at no additional charge." This suggests to me that keeping Windows 10 up-to-date going forward is not optional. That in order to get this offer—or perhaps just to get Windows 10 as a consumer, regardless—will require you to let Microsoft keep your system up to date.
I'm further curious how this will work on phones, given the trouble Microsoft has had delivering updates on Windows Phone.


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Q: Inserting date as dd-mon-yy in oracle I am trying to insert date value as dd-mon-yy but the database is storing it as dd/mm/yy.
For example: INSERT INTO tablename VALUES (to_date('01-mar-09', 'dd-mon-yy');
The DB stores it as 01/03/09. Why is that? Whay can't I just store it as 01-mar-09?
Please help.

A: Oracle doesn't store a date as any format .. it just stores "a date".  you are viewing it/displaying it as  a different format.  Check your nls_date settings.
  SQL> select sysdate from dual;

  SYSDATE
  ---------
  28-OCT-15

  SQL> alter session set nls_date_format='dd-mon-yyyy hh24:mi:ss'

  Session altered.

  SQL> select sysdate from dual;

  SYSDATE
  --------------------
  28-oct-2015 11:00:56

  SQL>

A: Date is a raw datatype. It doesn't have a format to be saved. It's upto you or the environment/session to decide how to display it.. use NLS_DATE_FORMAT parameter as required... using alter session or use to_char() function
alter session set nls_date_format = 'DD-MON-YY';
select sysdate from dual;
28-OCT-15

alter session set nls_date_format = 'MM/DD/YY';
select sysdate from dual;
10/28/15

The NLS parameters precedence is decided as below, if not set on session level then use instance level, if not set at instance level then use which is present at database level. Below are the views which provide set values at each level
NLS_SESSION_PARAMETERS => session level parameters
NLS_INSTANCE_PARAMETERS => instance level parameters
NLS_DATABASE_PARAMETERS => database level parameters


You want order in Gotham. Batman must take off his mask and turn himself in. Oh, and every day he doesn't, people will die. Starting tonight. I'm a man of my word.
Do you wanna know why I use a knife? Guns are too quick. You can't savor all the... little emotions. You see, in their last moments, people show you who they really are. So in a way, I knew your friends better than you ever did. Would you like to know which of them were cowards?
I had a vision of a world without Batman. The Mob ground out a little profit and the police tried to shut them down one block at a time. And it was so boring. I've had a change of heart. I don't want Mr Reese spoiling everything but why should I have all the fun? Let's give someone else a chance. If Coleman Reese isn't dead in 60 minutes then I blow up a hospital.
Introduce a little anarchy, upset the established order and everything becomes chaos. I'm an agent of chaos. Oh, and you know the thing about chaos? It's fair.
And as for the television's so-called plan, Batman has no jurisdiction.
How about a magic trick? I'm gonna make this pencil disappear. Ta-da!


InterContinental Hotels goes on record to clear up yet another speculation surrounding the company.
Amid published reports that InterContinental Hotels Group is exploring strategies for a possible sale or merger, a spokesperson for the company issued a statement Friday denying any such plans.
"Following recent market speculation, the Board of Directors of IHG states that it is not considering a potential sale or merger of the company," the spokesperson said via email.
IHG is no stranger to rumors this year, with similar chatter earlier this year regarding a possible merger with Starwood. IHG denied any such deal in July.
"Following recent market speculation, the board of directors of IHG states that it is not in talks with Starwood with a view to a combination of the businesses," InterContinental said in a statement.
Additional rumors are circling that the hotel company is pursuing a deal to purchase Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.


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Q: Getting last 3 months using JavaScript I need help in getting the last 3 months in javascript. I have generated an excel sheet in which the user has to populate month number in month column and year in year column.
I need to validate that the user has entered correct month and year combination based on current year.
User fill up the excel and upload it to node js fastify server. After that, I need to validate the month and year.
example:

*

*If the current year is 2018 and the month is Jan(1). Users can enter 2017 in a year and 10 in a month.

*The current year is 2019 and the month is 10. User can enter 8 in month
Please guide me. How can I achieve this?
const months = ['January', 'February', 'March', 'April', 'May', 'June',
  'July', 'August', 'September', 'October', 'November', 'December'];

const getLastThreeMonths = () => {
  const now = new Date();
  const previousMonths = [];

  for (let i = 0; i < 3; i += 1) {
    previousMonths.push(`${months[(now.getMonth() - i)]}`);
  }
  return previousMonths;
};

console.log(getLastThreeMonths());

A: one working code sample is here ..You can change the content as per your requirement.
  $(document).ready(function () {
        var date = new Date();
        var month = date.getMonth() + 1;
        var year = date.getFullYear();
        if (month == "1") {
            year = date.getFullYear() - 1;
        }
        month = month - 2;
        $("#month").on('change', function () {
            if ($("#month").val() != month) { alert("not valid month"); }

        });

         $("#year").on('change', function () {
            if ($("#year").val() != year) {alert("not valid year"); }

        });
    });

 <input type="text" id="month" placeholder="put month here"/>
<input type="text" id="year"  placeholder="put year here"/>

A: My Answer:
const dateValidator = (month, year) => {
  const allowedRange = [];
  for (let i = 1; i <= 3; i += 1) {
    const current = new Date();
    current.setMonth(current.getMonth() - i + 1);
    allowedRange.push({ month: current.getMonth() + 1, year: current.getFullYear() });
  }
  return allowedRange.find(ar => ar.month === month && ar.year === year);
};


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Rhonda Renata, whose daughter died, giving evidence at an inquest.
Fragments of foreign DNA found in Upper Hutt teenager Jasmine Renata's blood and spleen after her death could have caused a fatal shock reaction, an American pathologist has told her inquest.
Jasmine, 18, was found dead in her bed in September 2009 six months after her last injection.
Her mother yesterday outlined Jasmine's declining health and said after her daughter's death she became concerned about the vaccine and began research.
Dr San Hang Lee a pathologist at Milford Hospital in Connecticut gave evidence on the second day of the inquest by videolink.
He had been sent Jasmine's post mortem blood and found her blood and spleen were positive for the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
The Gardasil vaccine is given to prevent some strains of HPV.
He said it was not the result of a natural HPV infection, most likely the DNA was bound to aluminium which was also found in Jasmine.
"The HPV gene is foreign DNA and its detection six months after injection is not normal,'' he told the inquest.
He said the DNA may cause a reaction that could lead to lethal shock although it was not known if it caused her death but it needed further investigation.
He said it was not known if it was the cause of death but it needed further investigation.
Dr Lee said he also tested five samples of the vaccine sent from New Zealand and found HPV in each.
The inquest is also expected to hear from Professor Christopher Shaw from the University of British Columbia in Canada who examined Jasmine's brain tissue.
Jasmine Renata, 18, was found dead in her bed in September 2009.


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Anybody Remember "Willo the Wisp?"
I think every TV-viewer in North America has encountered English cartoons at one time or another, but different cartoons, at different times, on different channels. The place where I got most of my exposure to British TV cartoons was on TVOntario, which used to show a lot of 5- and 10-minute Brit-toons in between the Canadian shows. The ones I saw a lot were "Jamie and the Magic Torch" (a psychedelic, Sid and Marty Krofft-ish cartoon; I lost interest when I realized the hero's name was spelled differently than mine), and the semi-famous "Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings." The stop motion show "(Most Surprising) Gran" also turned up sometimes. And of course they had the full half-hour cartoon "Dr. Snuggles," though that was a British-Dutch co-production.
My favorite show of this bunch was not British at all, but a U.K.-dubbed version of the French stop-motion show Colargol. The version I saw, and loved, was the second dubbed version, where he was named "Jeremy."
Of the U.K. cartoons, my favorite was Willo the Wisp, with Kenneth Williams doing all the voices and the late Nick Spargo writing and directing. I still like that one. British TV cartoons had their ups and downs, but at their best they had a trippy absurdity that U.S. kids' cartoons weren't allowed to have at the time, and they could even fit in a little bit of political and social commentary: "Evil Edna," the most popular and famous character, was both a parody of Margaret Thatcher and a warning of the dangers of letting TV control your life.
This is the episode I watched most often as a kid, and the Pong joke still works for me. Pong jokes usually do.
Growing up in the UK this was one of my most favourite (and feared) shows when I was a kid. Edna is terrifying.
Stephen said...
Indeed, Edna is terrifying (and I think I used to work with her). This show was one of my great favourites growing up.
Tsk, if your Colargol was called Jeremy then you probably never got to hear the song that British people still remember: Barnaby the bear's my name, never call me Jack or James. Take that Lorenz Hart.
They ran out here in B.C., too, on The Knowledge Network. The writing is enjoyable and Kenneth Williams did such a marvelous job with the voices. I never thought of Edna as Thatcher, but the idea of a TV of Evil is a stroke of genius.
The only problem is you have to explain the Pong joke to kids now.
JTS, RIP
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Critter Casts, Continued
John McGlinn, 1953-2009
McCarey Masterpiece Mayhem!
Third Time's Not Particularly Charming
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Céline, Julie and Their Confusing Magic
Shorter Main Titles (No, This Isn't a "Shorter..."...
Proof Of STEP BY STEP Sleaziness
Grudge Match: Souled Spike vs. Wuss-Boy Angel
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You Don't Get To Decide What You're Remembered For
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Creating photographic art is about much more than knowing how to pose and light a subject. It's about learning to create a scene and tell a story. Most photographers are too intimidated at the thought of being "creative" when it comes to image making because they're overwhelmed with the technical elements that go into crafting a well composed photo.
With that in mind, I present a new form of workshop...one intended for those that aren't satisfied with simply "lighting the face"...but rather, are looking to elevate their work to an art form while learning how to think "creatively".
This is not a "sit back and watch" workshop. Those involved will be truly involved. Be prepared to take an active role in the day's events as participants learn to break down the creative experience into the core skills needed to think through the creative process. Each participant will be given rotating roles and responsibilities throughout the day. These assignments are designed specifically to simplify the creative process and dissect what it takes to think more creatively.
Expect to walk away from this workshop in a different mindset than what you enter. Expect to be energized and excited to get back to the image making process. Expect to fall in love with photography again, all while having good fun with good friends. You won't need to drag your equipment along as the tools needed for the day will be provided. Instead, come with a clear mind and a light load...because what you'll take away from this workshop is not nearly as much about how to use your hands, as it is a out how to use your head.
You do not need to have all of the "technical" skills for image making (ie, lighting, posing, composition, etc). We will be working together to bridge the technical into the creative expression.
The Creative.U experience is limited to 7 participants. This limitation is in place to help ensure that EVERY participant gets the full advantage and experience of being involved in the workshop.
Seats will be booked on a "first come, first serve" basis.
Because attendance is highly limited, the workshop fee will be non-refundable (but in the event of emergency cancellation, 75% of the registration fee may be applied to a future Creative.U workshop).
Creative.U is a 2 day workshop. Day 1 is a full day of image making (8-10 hrs), while day 2 is a full day of post-processing images from day 1 (6-8 hrs). Lunch and snacks will be provided both days.
Registered participants may be included in video and photographic advertising productions for future Creative.U workshops. Images created under supervision during the Creative.U workshop will remain the copyright of Joshua Hanna Photography & Design for use in promotion of future workshops, however workshop images will be shared with participants for their personal use as well.
Participants may bring their own equipment, but I highly encourage you to bring as little as possible. The less you have to keep track of, the more open you will be to the learning experience! Day 2's post-processing will be screen and audio recorded and shared with workshop participants. This will allow you to focus on creativity instead of trying to keep up on your laptop!
Learning to break down the photographic creative process into core "assignments"


For some, the first month of the year marks the temperance tradition known as Dry January — a time to lay off the booze and reset after the holiday binge.
For bartender Jim Kearns, every month is Dry January. The beverage director for the West Village hot spot The Happiest Hour, and its subterranean sister spot Slowly Shirley, has been sober for more than two years.
Kearns still has tastes of cocktails, but he doesn't have an entire drink for himself anymore.
For the most part though, Kearns' drink of choice is Mexican Coke (the "better" kind made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup).
Since he stopped drinking, the bartender has traded shot-and-beer bars for restaurants.
The Carroll Gardens resident tends to stick around his neighborhood when he goes out with his wife, as evidenced by his picks on where he likes to go when he's not behind the bar.