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Hunt: LCS Council Has Had 'Positive Impact'
February 22, 2013 8:43 AM • Updated: February 25, 2013 8:20 AM
The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) departs San Diego harbor to conduct operations off the coast of Southern California in October. US Navy Photo
The Director of U.S. Navy Staff is recommending to service leadership to extend the life of the council of admirals appointed to oversee the development of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, he said in a letter obtained by USNI News on Friday.
The senior level focus on the ships and their accompanying mission packages, "has had positive impact through out the LCS program . . . I highly recommend the LCS council remain in place to monitor and provide oversight," wrote LCS council leader Vice Adm. Richard Hunt.
The four-admiral panel was established in August to provide additional oversight to the LCS program following several internal Navy reports that called into question original manning and maintenance assumptions of the ships, Navy officials said at the time.
In the first five months the council has overseen changes to manpower, training, maintenance and concept of operations for the LCS program, Hunt wrote.
Some changes include expanding the core crew of 40 sailors on USS Freedom to 50 for its planned March deployment to Singapore as a test some of the manning assumptions of the ship.
The council also developed a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) program for LCS. In addition to the POAM, the council has also identified additional focus on the LCS' mission modules, seaframe modification based on commonality and reliability reviews and planned review of Freedom's initial deployment when its returns.
The council, headed by Hunt, includes Vice Adm. Mark Skinner, Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition; Vice Adm. Tom Copeman, commander, Naval Surface Forces; and Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
"Challenges remain for the LCS program," Hunt wrote. "But there are great opportunities.
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Whoa, that was an exceedingly horrible way to spend christmas.
I wish you all the best in your recovery!
Thank you Adam.I'll do my best to recover.
I hope you're well, take your time getting back into things!
Thank you Paul. It will take time, but the prognosis is looking good.
Congratulations on surviving! Take all the time you need to get well soon. Health and family come before everything else.
Thank you Jimmy. Indeed, events like this is what get you focused and help sort out your priorities.
So glad you're in safer waters. Thoughts and prayers with you and yours for a speedy recovery.
I will, promise! Thanks Andreas.
Take care Simon! I wish all the best to you and your family! I'm glad you have already started recovering.
Thanks Paolo. Yes, I'm trying to focus on recovery and family now, and it is looking promising.
we are working on the latest treatment for Necrotizing fasciitis.
I'm happy to hear that science is helping out here, there seems to be much we don't know about the decease — and minimizing extensive surgery will surely help many to a better life.
Wow, that is hard. Such fast diseases take you completely unprepared and remind you how fragile the human body can be. Thank you for the news, I hope you get better after such an ordeal.
Thank you Elessar. Yes it is an humbling experience.
And I thought I had problems… Wish you all the best; and hope to see you again soon.
wow – I am happy it ended so good. Stay well, and take plenty time with (physical) friends and family!
I will! Thanks for your concern Jonas.
I don't know you but, I just have to add at least a brief note thanking you for being strong enough to endure your experience with necrotizing fasciitis and, too, for being SOCIALLY strong enough to share it in this blog post.
Thanks, and Keep STRONG, Simon!
I draw strength from similar stories — mostly from http://nnff.org/ — when I was at the hospital, so I hope I can return some by writing down my experience.
I'll definitely bookmark http://nnff.org/ for my friends and colleagues.
thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you're ok.
Hi Gabriel. Thanks for letting me know, it is now fixed. The English language isn't my native tongue, and the imperial units doesn't come naturally to me, so I'm sure there is a bunch of similar mistakes (help appreciated).
I thought my Christmas was bad as I broke my lower jaw but yours was worst.
Good luck and take care. Reading your post it look like you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnerl.
Thanks Stefano. Recovery is going well. Take care of your jaw!
Glad you are doing well, my 10 month old son got the same thing last month, started in his right hand, he had 5 surgeries, it got all the way up into his upper arm. His was also strep. Had all his fascia removed, has his muscle, and almost all of his skin.
He has been home 2 wks, we plan to start physical therapy next wk. Any advice?
Sorry to hear about this! I was doing physical therapy for a couple of months, but today I don't do anything beyond normal training at the gym. I couldn't extend or collapse my fingers properly in first ~3 months, and my training was to exercise the muscles a lot. After a month I started to (after advice from the rehab people) gently tie together the finger in its collapsed form for 30 minutes using a bandage, once a day or so.
I think young people have a much quicker rehab phase than adults, so I'm hoping your son is doing well!


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As a practice we are aware of the recent communication from NHSE and media regarding the opening up of GP receptions and appointments as of Monday 17th May. As a practice we are reviewing how we can maximise patient access, whilst maintaining safety for patients and staff safely as guidance changes.
At Donnington Medical Practice we have continued to work and support patients throughout the whole of the pandemic and have responded to more calls from patients throughout the whole of the pandemic and responding to unprecedented levels of demand. In the period March and April 2021 alone we have dealt with more calls than in any other period on record, and as a practice will continue to meet the needs of our patients as best we can, whilst continuing to support the COVID Vaccination program.
In the short term we will continue to limit access to the premises, and offer a triage first service in order to ensure patients are treated in the most appropriate way and will continue to offer remote consultations and appropriate face to face appointments until a safety review is completed.
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ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM FOR BLOOD TESTS
A new online booking system has launched for patients in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin requiring a blood test.
The new self-book system has been introduced by SaTH for its blood testing service.
Patients aged 16-years-old or over can now book their own appointment at a time of their choice, and at a venue from one of the current options:
Elizabeth House at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mallings Health at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford
Whitchurch Community Hospital
Bridgnorth Community Hospital
As well as providing a more convenient way for patients to book their test, the online booking system will help to reduce patient waiting times and assist with social distancing at clinics.
The new booking system - Book Your Blood Test Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin - is designed to be easy for patients to access and manage their appointments.
To use the online booking system patients will need their NHS number and an email address. From 19 July, they will be able to book an online appointment via www.sath.nhs.uk/bloodtests
Patients were previously only able to make an appointment via a telephone booking line as there are no walk-in appointments due to COVID-19 restrictions. The telephone booking line – 01743 492510 – will still be available for:
Patients below 16-years-old
Patients whose blood form clearly states 'urgent'
Patients whose form states 'fasting'
Patients who require an urgent blood test for Warfarin monitoring within 48 hours
Patients who are experiencing problems booking through the online booking system
Any paediatric bloods for Telford GPs, should contact Donnington services to book blood tests on 01743 450855
The Booking Line is open Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm (excluding public bank holidays)
The online booking system will be in place for 12 months while the wider review of the county's Phlebotomy services progresses.
It is in place only for SaTH phlebotomy services; arrangements for GP phlebotomy services remain unchanged.
Patients attending for a blood test will need to wear a face covering during their visit and adhere to social distancing requirements. They must also ensure they bring their blood form with them to their appointment.
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Q: How do you use a current to voltage converter to probe a specific part of a circuit? I want to probe a part of this circuit that I have using a current to voltage converter. Problem is, I don't know if I'm doing it properly. Most current to voltage converters I've seen take an input current directly from the source load, but I haven't seen one that takes input current from a junction.
Here's the part which I wanted to probe (Ids) - https://i.imgur.com/9pjdYKI.jpg  And here's the attempt I've made to probe it using a current to voltage converter - https://i.imgur.com/gKrKqoY.jpg
I have a gut feeling that I'm doing it wrong.
P.S. not an engineering student.

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Many elements of the healing narrative have been around for a long time. We can trace the concept that humans have narrative-making capacity, the freedom to interpret and reinterpret our situation, and the power to focus our attention on what serves us, all the way to The Bhagavad Gita at the very least. While much of our current language around narrative in the context of healing is contemporary, some foundational elements predate coaching, conventional medicine and modern science itself. Part One, below, of this two-part blog offers a brief review of writing from thousands, hundreds, and just 60-plus years ago, that reveals the value of narrative as a force in healing ourselves and alleviating suffering in others.
Even if we hesitate a bit at the prospect of "conquering" the mind, we know now that through intentional practice we can create and increase awareness of our mind's habitual tendencies, learn to interrupt chatter that does not serve us and choose thoughts that do. The move from an illness narrative to a healing narrative inevitably involves increased awareness of habitual thinking. Over 2,000 years ago, the Gita asserts that the mind has a mind of its own, and that we can work with it.
"No one finds it easy to accept the lot Fortune has sent him….So nothing is miserable except when you think it so, and vice versa, all luck is good luck to the man who bears it with equanimity." (II.iv) – Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy, c. 522-524 CE.
In a more focused statement of the Gita's premise of conquering the mind, Boethius points out that "miserable" (i.e. any adjective) is a judgement based in thought, and that through practice and equanimity we can choose more healing descriptors or even learn to limit our tendency to judge and ascribe meaning to a situation. We can make the move from applying adjectives and hyperbole to our situation, to "simply" noting what is –from "this pain is killing me; it's excruciating…" to "right now I have pain in my right hip…" To the Gita's permission to work with our minds through practice, Boethius emphasizes the importance of recognizing our state of mind, and the impact our choice of words has on that state, which in turn impacts our word choice, which impacts our state, which impacts our words, in an ongoing cycle.
"[E]verything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way" (75).
Frankl's contribution complements the Gita's permission and practice and Boethius' emphasis on state of mind and word choice with a terrifying, revelatory and liberating assertion that yes, even under these circumstances, we are free to choose our response. Even under these circumstances we are free to choose a narrative that heals.
Boethius. The Consolation of Philosophy. Trans. V.E. Watts. New York: Penguin, 1969.
Easwaran, Eknath, trans. The Bhagavad Gita. Tomales CA: Nilgiri, 1985.
Frankl, Victor E. Man's Search for Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy. 4th ed. Boston: Beacon, 1992.


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Home Bookend - Where reading meets review Breaking The Social Media Prism: How To Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing – Chris Bail
Breaking The Social Media Prism: How To Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing – Chris Bail
by Venky May 6, 2021
written by Venky May 6, 2021
Shattering popular myths and in the process, uncovering some extraordinary revelations, Chris Bail's enormously influential book, "Breaking The Social Media Prism" is a much needed antidote in, and, for bewildering times where fake news proliferates and political polarization runs amok on various social media platforms. People hurl abuse and vitriol in 280 characters at one another, and are even ready to severe painstakingly nurtured family ties just to keep alive the embers stoking their flaming ideologies. In fact, economists Keith Chen and Ryne Rohla after tracking the average length of time people spent at Thanksgiving dinner several weeks after the divisive 2016 presidential election found that Thanksgiving dinners were 30–50 minutes shorter if they were attended by a mix of people from Republican- and Democratic-leaning voting precincts. Bail is a professor of sociology and public policy at Duke University, and also the director of the Polarization Lab at Duke. Engaged in the study of 'computational social science', Bail and his team conduct studies on online political behavior. Some of the findings thrown up by their research is, putting it mildly, jaw dropping.
For example, the concept of 'echo-chambers' is most touted to be at the centre of all internet prejudices and biases that lead to online extremism. Hence the exhortations by social media experts for users to 'step out of their echo-chambers.' But what is it that exactly happens to/with a user when she does indeed step out of her echo-chamber? In a curious experiment, Bail and his team persuaded a randomly selected cohort of Republicans and Democrats to persistently listen to the views of their opponents. This was with an objective to ascertain changes in attitude towards opposing factions. The outcome of the experiment revealed an unfortunate trajectory. People who were even moderately conservative became staunchly conservative and mild libertarians became more entrenched in their dogmas.
As Bail elucidates, the phenomenon of 'false polarization' exacerbates existing fissures and frictions. The term itself can be defined to mean "the tendency for people to overestimate the amount of ideological difference between themselves and people from other political parties." For example, a national survey by the Pew Research Center from 2018 found that 55 percent of Republicans thought of the Democratic Party as "extremely liberal" while a little over a third of Democrats described the GOP as "extremely conservative." A close examination of the data revealed that people who relied on social media to keep abreast of current affairs were prone to substantially exaggerating the supposed ideological extremism of their opposition party members.
Further as Bail illustrates, this polarization also drags centrists further deep into hibernation mode. Alarmed and astonished by the extreme positions taken by extraordinarily aggressive people (Bail gives the example of an otherwise decent and impeccably well mannered man in real life who transforms into a filth spewing monster on social media. The man's Twitter handle is replete with actual pictures of excrements, within each of which are placed studiously photoshopped images of prominent Democrats), these centrists shy away from expressing their valuable opinions and defer from contributing to all meaningful discourse. As Bail himself discloses, "70% of U.S. social media users never or rarely post or share about political, social issues according to this new report from Pew. A *STRONG MAJORITY* of Republicans with moderate views rarely or never post about politics."
While Bail blames convoluted algorithms predominantly for creating a polarization effect, he argues that there is room for optimism. Bail and his team invited a random population to test out a new customized experimental social media platform called DiscussIt. The participants were informed that they would be chatting anonymously with someone else. What the participants were not informed was the fact that the invite code that given to them to access the platform paired them a member of a different political affiliation. The topics for discussion were also provided upfront such as immigration or gun control. Unlike the earlier failed experiment on echo chambers, people who used the anonymous chat app to talk about either gun control or immigration depolarized much more than people who didn't. That effect was even stronger for Republicans.
Bail's book is a treasure trove of details and information on seminal social science experiments. Some meriting especial mention include:
The discovery by sociologists Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert Merton of the principle of homophily. The two professors—who had been studying how new media technologies were shaping political beliefs—observed that people tend to form social connections with those who are similar to themselves. "Birds of a feather flock together."
German sociologist Jürgen Habermas, groundbreaking study on the role played by throbbing, teeming and vibrant salons in laying the groundwork for the systems of mass communication that emerged in the twentieth century;
American Sociologist Erving Goffman's amazing discovery that we read our social environments through a combination of verbal and nonverbal cues, including facial expressions, other types of body language, and tones of voice.
Bail concludes his book by offering three practical and easily implementable "strategies" for breaking the prism of social media and its harmful refraction: "First, we can learn to see the prism and understand how it distorts our identities, as well as those of other people. Second, we can learn to see ourselves through the prism and monitor how our behavior gives the prism its power. Finally, we can learn how to break the prism by changing these behaviors and discovering how to engage in more productive conversations with the other side."
The most refreshing aspect of Bail's book is the opportunity that it affords the reader for engaging in introspection. Everyone who is not a Jaron Lanier, (popularly and universally acclaimed as the father of Virtual reality who is now a social media apostate and a recluse living under a rock) and hence who automatically happens to be a social media user can relate to the concepts and ideas articulated by Bail. I myself got name called in a very incendiary vein a few days ago just for posting a clarificatory remark on the page of an acquaintance. That remark was, by no stretch of imagination, either a rebuke or a reprimand. A mild riposte perhaps. Such an unexpected jibe induced a spontaneous resolve never to post on that acquaintance's wall henceforth. But on hindsight, there might have been a better manner in which I could have conveyed my thought process, not in terms of sincerity, but in terms of subtlety at least. But in line with the hope exuded by Bail in his book, there will come another opportunity.
Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe – Niall Ferguson
Effortless: Make it Easier to do what matters most – Greg McKeown


Seeing as I haven't been for a big outing in a while, I have somehow managed to go without a bath for two weeks. Hahaha people, how did you not notice?
But yesterday my person picked me up for a cuddle, and had to put me back down again with a funny look on her face.
I have been brushed every couple of days or so, so my fluff is lovely and pretty, just a little pongy.
My person called it "cheesy feet" because my little doggy feet smell. Personally I am quite fond of the cheesy, foot smell, you should smell my dad's socks. They are fabulously cheesy!
Enough with the cheese I am getting hungry.
I was kidnapped by my person and plonked quite ungracefully in the bath. I get showered and then the shampoo appears. It is all smelly and frothy, and squishy, it gets rubbed all over to make my fluff nice and my feet smell pretty.
After a long rinse to get the soap out of the fluff. I get to jump out of the bath and run madly round the house as my people try to catch me towel dry me.
I like to dry myself on the carpet. Carpet is great for drying yourself on.
Eventually they catch me and the brushes and the little blowy metal thing appears (the people call it a hairdryer). It is a monster of undoggy proportions. Still it is warm and means that I get dry quickly, which is better when it is colder because I don't freeze.


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Red Deer declares state of emergency due to COVID-19
The City of Red Deer has declared a state of local emergency as the province continues its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
In an online statement, Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer said the decision was made in alignment with the recommendations from Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
"Our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of all our citizens as we respond to the issue and work to maintain essential services to our community," said Veer.
The city is also closing all recreation and culture facilities, but city hall and the Professional Building will remain open, with increased cleaning procedures.
Red Deer Transit will continue to run, and Sorenson Station remains open.
"We know this is a difficult and stressful time for everyone, including residents and our employees," said Allan Seabrooke, Red Deer's city manager.
"We are working around the clock to protect our community."
Red Deer residents are asked to call 403-342-8111 for non-emergency inquiries between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Anyone who believes they may have COVID-19 symptoms should call Alberta Health Link at 811.
The province has also launched an online assessment tool to determine if you need to speak to a Health Link nurse regarding COVID-19.
Calgary also declared a state of emergency on Sunday evening.
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How COVID-19 Has Proven that HealthTech Needs AI
by Balint Bene, CEO of bene : studio and member of the HealthTech Networking Club.
HealthTech services have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 response, and in turn, have had to quickly adapt to surges in demand. In order to scale without disrupting the quality of care offered, artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrating with more and more HealthTech tools and platforms.
AI already plays a core role in other industries, but its benefits in HealthTech include being able to significantly improve patient care, reduce waiting times, support medical professionals, and make accurate recommendations or predictions based on data. In fact, an outbreak risk software utilizing AI capabilities was one of the first companies to recognize a cluster of unusual pneumonia cases in Wuhan, nine days before the WHO released a statement about COVID-19.
At the same time, the huge online shift taking place across the world is shaping a generation of people with better digital literacy who can reap the power of AI in healthcare. Here's how COVID-19 has proven that HealthTech needs AI.
Disseminating accurate information
In France, machine-learning chatbots are using AI to help the general public access real-time information about COVID-19. The bots are powered by data from governments and the WHO, and can answer questions about symptoms, exercise, and quarantine. So far, the technology has sent more than three million messages, and has considerably reduced the strain placed on hospitals and government institutions in the pandemic. Another key role the chatbots are playing is distributing verified, accurate information, so as to prevent widespread uncertainty or potentially harmful advice circulating in communities.
Elsewhere, data scientists at Johns Hopkins University Infectious Disease Dynamics have been working to build a model that projects epidemic trajectories and healthcare impacts in the COVID-19 crisis. The team has incorporated AI to scale the open-source model, which has since been sent to politicians across the US, providing them with a clear overview of infection rates, ventilator and bed use, and mortality rates. The 'COVID scenario pipeline' lets states prepare the volume of healthcare equipment needed per day, as well as guides politicians on how long to implement lockdown measures.
On a similar macro level, CORD-19 Search from Amazon Web Services is harnessing machine-learning to pull information from over 128,000 medical research papers. The search engine allows the general public and healthcare providers alike to filter for insights about COVID-19. The dataset is updated on a regular basis, and AI solutions support natural language processing to show relevant correlating information from past studies. Not only is the tool saving scientists large amounts of time, but it is also streamlining the journey towards containing the virus.
Facilitating diagnosis & prevention
Studies show that AI can correctly diagnose disease in 87 percent of cases, compared to 86 percent from healthcare professionals. Although small, this discrepancy means AI can detect and specify illnesses earlier and more efficiently, on a mass scale.
In New York, researchers are using AI, imaging, and clinical data to analyze COVID-19 patients and have developed an algorithm to rapidly detect the virus. The model bases the diagnosis on symptoms, possible contact with active cases, and lung disease in CT scans of the chest. The technology can serve as a 'second opinion' to physicians, and help to triage or prioritize patients in hospitals. There are plans to eventually deploy it worldwide to online and integrated healthcare systems.
Beyond COVID-19, AI is making incredible leaps in the overall health industry. In medical imaging alone, AI is anticipated to be worth $2 billion by 2023. Already, Google has built an AI algorithm to detect breast cancer by applying deep learning to medical image slides, highlighting cancerous cells. Researchers have also shown that Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed years before it manifests with an algorithm that compares brain performance with radiologic readers. Unlike traditional methods of tomography and x-ray, AI can process images faster and observe anomalies more precisely, helping doctors to make customized treatment plans involving specifications for medication, diet, and exercise.
Clinician burnout is as high as 50 percent in some scenarios, which undoubtedly impacts access to care, patient safety, and the level of care. HealthTech AI solutions can automate repetitive processes like eligibility checks, un-adjusted claims, and data migrations, lowering the workload for medical staff and giving them greater flexibility.
In COVID-19, AI has decreased the need for face-to-face interactions, which has curbed the spread of infection, as well as other contagious illnesses in such a vulnerable time. A hospital in China has even adopted AI to aid robots who monitor admitted patient's vital signs via connected thermometers and devices, and deliver appropriate medicine and food to them. These robots have played a huge role in combating physician exhaustion.
Meanwhile, AI-as-a-service is a relatively new concept that integrates with hospitals' existing software to finesse workflows. The technology is predominantly used for operational purposes, addressing common bottlenecks in healthcare workflows and eliminating the possibility of human error. AI-as-a-service platforms like Olive can automate prescription orders, compliance, invoicing, inventory management, and much more. Along with automating processes, its abilities can be personalized according to specific user needs.
AI can additionally automate processes that improve digital security in healthcare. The technology can analyze, anticipate, and defend against cyberattacks, viruses, and other threats. For instance, AI can automatically flag unusual behavior such as large file downloads and failed login attempts. Similar to how AI detects anomalies in imaging, intelligent automation uses sophisticated machine-learning techniques to deter bad actors. The systems monitor abnormal behavior (the 'intelligence' part) and immediately block it (the 'automation' part). Particularly in COVID-19, where ransomware attacks targeting hospitals have been rife, AI can protect healthcare databases now, when they are needed most, and well into the future.
An AI litmus test
It's no coincidence that AI algorithms are modeled on brain cell interactions. AI mimics biological intelligence through a network of thousands of neurons and processing channels – each of which performs a basic logical operation from raw data. Because the network is so intricate, layers of neurons pool inputs from other layers to form a more in-depth outcome. The technology fits perfectly within HealthTech because AI models evolve alongside knowledge of the human brain.
At the moment, disseminating accurate information, facilitating diagnosis and prevention, and driving automation are only a small representation of what AI is doing in healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic is a litmus test for the advanced capabilities of AI, and in the wake of the crisis, the technology is likely to become standard practice. Considering the vast amounts of untapped data in healthcare, the potential for AI to optimize the sphere is immense.
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Why You Need to Find a Hobby If there is one thing in your life that ignites your passion outside work, then you are one of the lucky people who has a hobby. In this day and age, when the average American works just under 40 hours a week, having an avenue in which to expend energy, connect with like-minded people, and tap into our creative/musical/sporty side, is crucial if you are to make it in this 'mad world'. In this post we reveal how hobbies can improve your physical and mental health, and suggest ways that you can find one if you are stumped for ideas. Moreover, we reveal why sport is one of the most beneficial hobbies of all time . The Proven Benefits of Hobbies A 2015 study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine detailed the many benefits of having a hobby – these include: •	Greater positive mood, wellbeing or life satisfaction •	Lower levels of negativity and symptoms of depression •	Lower stress levels and a better ability to cope with tension •	Better cardiovascular health •	A greater ability to relax Another fascinating reason why having a hobby can be so good for you, is that it lowers boredom. Research shows that feeling disengaged can lead to risky health behaviors, including using drugs or alcohol, smoking, and eating excessively. Which Hobbies are Most Beneficial? Because hobbies are "generally self-selected, self-rewarding behavioral pursuits that take place during non-work time," their benefits depend on the extent to which they fulfil you. If you are keen to discover a new hobby, follow this golden rule; more you are interested in an activity, the more enjoyment, mood improvements and stress reduction you are likely to experience. Of course, some hobbies have more wide ranging benefits than others. •	Fitness/sports, for instance, not only reduce (stress hormone) cortisol levels significantly; they also promote better heart and brain health, and help keep many types of cancer and Type 2 diabetes at bay, by helping us maintain a healthy weight. •	Strength training, in particular, has recently been proven to be an ideal activity for elderly people, since it helps them shed excess fat while maintaining muscle – which is crucial for maintaining strength, boosting the metabolism, and burning calories. •	Yoga, mindfulness meditation, and Tai Chi, have been proven in numerous studies to be powerful stress busters and mood lifters. •	Music has been found to strengthen connections, increase levels of feel-good hormone , dopamine, improve academic performance, boost language development, increase spatial intelligence and so much more. •	Art is an excellent way to explore the dichotomy of emotions. •	Pets lower our risk of depression and anxiety and help keep us active. There are millions of hobbies to choose from, and like all good habits, the key to reaping their rewards, lies in beginning. Regardless of whether reading, writing, traveling or going to the cinema is your perfect idea of disconnecting and enjoying all you have worked so hard to achieve, make sure to find a hobby, participate in it on a regular basis, and, if possible, reap its benefits alongside friends or loved ones. About the Author: Sally Phillips is a professional freelance writer with many years experience across many different areas. She made the move to freelancing from a stressful corporate job and loves the work-life balance it offers her. When not at work, Sally enjoys reading, hiking, spending time with her family and travelling as much as possible.


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Q: How do I pass a parameter from a static async function to another function? I need to pass an URL parameter from a static async function called createIPN to another static async function called QRCode to generate a QRCode image containing the URL.
I'm still new to Node.js so I have no clue about what could be the problem
class ipn{
 static async QRCode (req, res){
  bcrypt.gensalt(10, function(err, salt){
   bcrypt.hash(URL, salt, function (err, hash)){
    var QR= new QRCode({url})
     QR.save(function(err, code){
      if (err) return console.log(err);
       res.render('qr_page', {code})}
)}
})
}
static async createIPN(req,res){
var URL=req.body;
...
}
}

The error I'm seeing is "bcrypt.hash(URL, ...) URL is not defined"

A: either your URL variable should be inside QRcode or you should directly pass it when calling QRCode function


Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (AWER) is concerned over the non-transparent manner Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) and Energy Commission announces the tariff review for January to June 2016. Information is manipulated to portray a different view compared to actual situation. KeTTHA and Energy Commission must not manipulate and misrepresent data in such a manner that erodes public and businesses confidence in our economy.
First and foremost, let us revisit the tariff setting mechanism that is using the Imbalanced Cost Pass Through (ICPT). Beginning 1st January 2014, the new average tariff is set at 38.53 sen/kWh. This average tariff (38.53 sen/kWh) consists of the fuel cost, capacity charges, transmission, distribution and other costs. Fuel cost will be implemented via ICPT mechanism which will pass the savings or additional fuel cost back to electricity tariff every 6 month. The capacity charges, transmission, distribution and other costs are covered via base tariff. Based on the tariff breakdown as shown in Table 1, fuel cost component is 15.68 sen/kWh which will be reviewed every 6 months to reflect latest fuel costs. The base tariff that is fixed from 1st January 2014 until 31st December 2017 is 22.85 sen/kWh. Piped gas was priced at RM 15.20 per mmBTU, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) was priced at RM 41.68 per mmBTU and coal was priced at USD 87.50 per metric tonne.
If fuel cost rises above the values used during tariff setting (piped gas at RM 15.20 per mmBTU, LNG at RM 41.68 per mmBTU and coal at USD 87.50 per metric tonne effective from 1st Jan 2014) in the current 6 months, the additional fuel cost will be passed through in the following 6 months. If the fuel cost reduces in the current 6 months, the savings from the fuel cost reduction will be rebated in the following 6 months.
Since early 2015, the LNG and coal prices started to decline and assisted in generating saving in the fuel cost. These are monies that are paid by domestic and business consumers which will have to be returned back as rebates under ICPT mechanism. Beginning 1st July 2015, the piped gas price has been increase by RM 1.50 per mmBTU. This caused the piped gas to increase from the tariff setting price of RM 15.20 per mmBTU to 16.70 per mmBTU. Every RM 1.50 per mmBTU increase in piped gas price will increase the fuel cost by approximately RM 280 million.
Yesterday, KeTTHA minister announced that piped gas price will increase RM 1.50 per mmBTU to RM 18.20 per mmBTU effective 1st January 2016. However, the piped gas price was actually increased by RM 3.00 per mmBTU based on the piped gas price RM 15.20 per mmBTU that was used during the tariff setting for 1st January 2014 until 31st December 2017. This means approximately RM 560 million from the fuel cost savings between July 2015 and December 2015 will be used to cover the cost increase in piped gas price between January 2016 and June 2016. In other words, consumers will have less RM 560 million to be rebated between January 2016 and June 2016. If the government did not increase the piped gas price and has pass through the RM 560 million as tariff rebate, consumers will get additional 1.117 sen/kWh as tariff rebate. This means the actual tariff rebate should be 2.637 sen/kWh and NOT 1.52 sen/kWh as announced by KeTTHA minister yesterday. The actual reason for lower rebates to be passed on between January 2016 and June 2016 is due to the increase in piped gas price. Table 2 summarises the reported fuel cost savings by KeTTHA and the actual fuel cost savings.
RM 31.317 per mmBTU is the current LNG market price. However, piped gas would not incur additional cost like LNG that comprises cost of converting natural gas to liquid, transportation cost from port to port and regasification cost.
It is important for Malaysia to remain competitive in manufacturing and services sector to become a developed nation by 2020. Competitive and transparent pricing of energy resources is vital for Malaysia's growth. AWER urges the government to reveal calculation mechanism that reflects both piped gas and LNG price. Therefore, the government must reveal audited capital expenditure, operational expenditure and profit margin for piped gas pricing. Costing of the gas grid must also be made transparent so that the cost breakdown is clear. If electricity tariff costing can be broken down to detailed parts, LNG, piped gas and gas grid costing can also be made transparent in the similar manner.
4. DIRECT NEGOTIATION BLUNDER AGAIN?
Why KeTTHA and Energy Commission carrying out so many direct negotiations for fossil fuel power plants and utility scale solar (USS) power projects? While Federal Government promised competitive bidding process in both 10th and 11th Malaysia Plan, the reality is that many direct negotiations are being carried out through back door. This will definitely give negative impact to future tariff settings as cost are set to increase due to direct negotiation. Some new power plants awarded via direct negotiation such as Track 4A have delayed and giving path for Power Purchase Agreement of old junks (inefficient gas power plants) to be extended while the levelised tariff for the extension still remain as mystery.
Therefore, AWER urges the Federal Government to make public and publish all planning forecast and decisions made by Planning and Implementation Committee for Electricity Supply and Tariff (JPPPET). All decisions made by JPPPET will give direct impact to electricity tariff and these decisions must be made public. KeTTHA and Energy Commission is making a fool of everyone by still using fast tracking reason for plant up of new power plants to justify direct negotiations. Such idiotic reasoning must be stopped before investors lose confidence in Malaysia's electricity sector and pricing structure.


I think I should get a backup camera. Almost took out a post a few days ago.
I've seen a bunch online, and the most basic ones seem pretty similar: camera, connection to small LCD monitor. There are wired, 2.4 wireless, and even a wifi camera (sends to your iOS or Android device; pretty nifty).
I have some cameras, cabling, and other junk laying around, left over from other projects. I've got a security cam with IR LED lights and long runs of AV/power cable for that with BNC connectors. I've also got an old helmet cam, a Sony lipstick model that has pretty decent resolution for an older format camera. It runs on 12v and outputs to an RCA or BNC jack.
And while I'm at it, anyone have any experience with completely portable wireless ones? There are a couple for connecting to a trailer hitch, but the ones I saw in campgrounds had a much narrower field of view than back up cams. But I would think it would be really cool to have one you could also mount on your FRONT bumper for those moments when lining up tires four wheeling is essential. Maybe there'a a baby monitor one that runs on batteries or something.
Search threads for this. There are lots of write-ups out there. I remember reading several when doing my setup on my old van a few years ago. I'm about to do it again and will pass on what I find out. I'm currently considering a Boyo 5" wired monitor, which hopefully reverses the image since it is marketed as a backup camera. I'm unsure on the camera though. I had a GREAT field of view and overall performance out of my Boyo license plate style camera, which I mounted up top. It looked funny up there but worked great. Still, I can't decide if I want to put one up there like that again or go for something different.
Boyo stuff is pretty affordable and available on Amazon and is a solid brand.
I went with a wireless camera for ease of installation. One of the trailer wires (electric brakes) was used to run power to the rear for the camera. A switch has been installed in the D/S windshield post and turns on the 12V to both the camera and the monitor. I went with a 5.6" monitor, 'cause the 7" was just too big.
Mike, how well dies the wireless camera work? I went with one years ago (cheap buy from Costco) but I was less than impressed with the video. Also, do they require dedicated monitors, or can the image be transmitted to an AV head unit maybe via Bluetooth?
I kinda think if I go wireless I should go with the wifi option. Then I can use my iPhone or iPad.
I'm still trying to find out if essentially any camera will work with any monitor independent of resolution.
Turns out my lipstick cam does work with just 12v, and even a bit less, and will work over a 120' run of cable (I had one such from the security cam installation). Thought I'd lose too much signal. So now to wire it up with a cig lighter and a cheapo monitor.
I have a sweet back up camera, it pretty much guides me right to where I want to go.


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Quarter 1 - June 2019
This objective is centred on trying to reduce the gap between the number of places available in mainstream education provision for 4 – 18 year olds and the number of pupils (October census). The Department for Education (DfE) recommends that local authorities, wherever practicable, maintain a minimum of 5%. surplus places to enable them to meet their statutory duty with operational flexibility (families relocating to a specific area) and enabling there to be an element for parental preference.
To ensure we meet our target a number of activities are ongoing
An annual review of schools capacity and consideration is given to each schools situation when the bi-annual review of projected pupil numbers is undertaken
A programme of expansion to existing schools is ongoing
Monthly discussions with the DfE Free School Group regarding existing Free Schools, the Free School Programme and locations
Continuous review with all District & Boroughs on major development and progress against their housing targets.
In pressure areas, additional places are negotiated with schools as required.
An Annual review of school place planning will be undertaken in the Autumn term and reported early 2020.
Quarter 4 - March 2019
This objective is centred around trying to reduce the gap between the number of places and the number of pupils (October censuses). The DfE recommend that local authorities, wherever practicable, maintain a surplus of places above pupil numbers of no more than 5%. This is to ensure there is an element of parental preference and spaces for families that move into an area. Reducing the number of surplus places ensures better use of available resources but does restrict greater parental preference.
West Sussex County Council had 127,323 school places available as of October 2018. This was an increase from 126,143 places in October 2017 and was the result of expansion projects to provide additional accommodation in existing schools to cater for an increase in demand in the urban areas of the County.
Based on the house building trajectory's provided by the District & Boroughs , in October 2022 the County Council is anticipating 121,197 pupils to be needing school places across West Sussex. This won't necessarily lead to a reduction in the number of surplus places as many of these housing developments are in areas of the County where spare capacity within existing schools is limited. And in this timeframe a number of new Free Schools, approved by the Secretary of State, will be operational in some areas of the County.
In October 2018, the number of pupils on roll at all West Sussex schools totalled 113,930. The County Council is working towards achieving a maximum of 5% surplus places across the County although this figure may vary in the 24 individual planning areas. This 5% figure is nationally recognised and allows for parental preference and late movers into an area to be offered a place at a preferred named school wherever possible.
Additional School Places delivered (%Buffer)
To ensure we meet our target a number of activities are ongoing:-
· An annual review of schools capacity and consideration is given to each school's situation when the bi-annual review of projected pupil numbers is undertaken.
· A programme of expansion and extension of existing schools is ongoing.
· Monthly discussions with the DfE Free School Group regarding existing Free Schools, the Free School Programme and locations.
· Continuous review with all Districts and Boroughs on major developments and progress against their house building targets.
· In pressure areas, additional places are negotiated with schools as required.
· An annual review of school place planning will be undertaken in the Autumn Term and report early 2019.
West Sussex County Council had 126,143 school places available as of October 2017. This was an increase from 125,483 places in October 2016 and was the result of extra accommodation being added to schools. In March 2022, the County Council is targeting 120,645 pupils to be filling school places across West Sussex. In October 2017, the number of pupils on roll at West Sussex schools totalled 112,834. The County Council is working towards a maximum of a 5% surplus of places across the 24 individual planning areas to allow for parental preference and late movers into an area.
Further details about the principles of school place planning and a breakdown of data by District & Borough Council areas can be found at:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/strategies-plans-and-policies/school-plans-policies-and-reports/planning-school-places/
To ensure we meet the target and maintain a buffer we have:-
A programme of expansion and extension of existing schools.
Keep in touch with the Department of Education to try and influence Free School award and location where possible.
Match local demand to local authority housebuilding programme and district and Borough planning.
The annual consultation process school place planning which includes on any changes to school capacity is rigorously applied to meet legal requirements.


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I'm Kieryn Darkwater and I'm running to be an Assembly District Delegate for AD18.
I am a disabled, bisexual, transmasculine, nonbinary, lifelong organizer with the skills and experience that we need to bring the Democratic Party into the accessible, diverse, and inclusive future we all strive for. That future is now, and it's time to step up to the plate and make our vision a reality. To do that we need new blood, new voices, and new experiences to move the party forward. Which is why I'm running with the AD18 Social Justice League.
I'm running to support candidates, community leaders, and a party platform that prioritizes:
Healthcare for all; anything that makes it possible to provide free coverage to all Californians (and beyond!) without the dehumanizing income assessment requirements.
Housing as a Human Right; banning evictions, stronger tenant protections, building an abundance of homes for everyone, and repealing Article 34 to make social housing possible.
Social Justice and Equity; seeking out and uplifting the voices of folks who are usually marginalized and discriminated against, and following through to address those inequities.
Information Accessibility and Transparency; making the Democratic Party easier to understand and participate in.
As a lifelong community and grassroots organizer, I know that on-the-ground work is key to Democratic Party success.
I'm a member of EBYD and East Bay Stonewall Dems. I've worked on many local democratic campaigns including Jean Walsh and Terry Taplin's races this year. Over the last 4 years I've been an outspoken advocate for more housing, tenant protections, and better transit as a Steward of East Bay for Everyone, and co-founded the tenant union in my building.
As a college student leader I worked with Trustees, admin, students, and faculty across various departments and all 4 Peralta District schools for accessibility and support for queer and trans students. I advocated ceaselessly for all gender bathrooms throughout Laney's campus and changing the anti-discrimination policy to include both gender identity and gender expression.
I Co-founded a Children's Rights organization Coalition for Responsible Home Education, and ran everything tech related, coordinated volunteers, started the state chapter program, and educated elected officials in Sacramento and around the country about our work.
I have the passion and experience to help move the party forward and humbly ask for your vote.
Who can vote?
Any registered Democrat in CA! Ballots are based on the Assembly District you're currently registered to vote in. If you've moved recently, make sure to update your CA voter registration to reflect the change before January 11th 2021!
To vote for the Assembly District Delegates, you need to register to vote with the CA Democratic Party using this form.
This election is vote by mail, so you must register with CADEM by January 11th. The ballots will come with a pre-paid envelope to mail back. Ballots must be received (not postmarked) by Jan 27th or they won't be able to be counted.
What is ADEM anyway?
The TL;DR is: Assembly District Delegates are elected to represent their district within the CA Democratic Party. The elected members in this race advocate for priorities, policies, and changes inside the democratic party.
This includes drafting the party platform, choosing candidates and ballot measures to endorse, and working with elected officials to support and implement measures aligned with those priorities.
For the nitty gritty details, visit the ADEM website!
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4. SHIU: HISTÓRIA DA ARQUEOLOGIA EM PORTUGAL; TEORIA DA ARQUEOLOGIA.
direcção: Ana Cristina Martins
Investiga o desenvolvimento da arqueologia em Portugal, de um ponto de vista intrínseco e extrínseco, analisando teorias assomadas nos últimos dois séculos, correlacionando-as a diferentes agendas, à arqueologia produzida nas principais escolas europeias, com destaque para as espanholas. Os resultados destes estudos têm sido divulgados em encontros nacionais e internacionais, assim como em publicações da especialidade.
Membros:
Ana Cristina Martins. Victor S. Gonçalves. João Luís Cardoso. Carlos Fabião. Mariana Diniz. António Carvalho.
Projectos concluídos e em curso:
- A Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses (1863-1963) (concluído).
- O Museu Arqueológico do Carmo (1864-1963) (concluído).
- Os discursos (in)visíveis da Arqueologia portuguesa: o Museu Nacional de Arqueologia sob direcção de Manuel Heleno. (1929-1965) (em finalização)
- Pioneiros da Arqueologia em Portugal (em curso).
- A Arqueologia no Portugal do século XX: teorias, métodos, protagonistas, instituições, projectos e agendamentos (em curso).
During the last years we have witnessed a growing number of studies concerning the history of archaeology. This is essentially due to the outstanding authority of Anglo-Saxon historiographical tradition in this field, as well as to the latest post-processual archaeological theories. Nevertheless, we cannot disregard European political occurrences which have been compelling archaeologists to think over history of their one archaeology putting it into political-cultural period and environment context.
To understand the many ways archaeologists have formulated their own theoretical and practical questions, the criteria in selecting the archaeological data, the questions they developed, the answers they searched, and even the way they interpreted that same data, we will practice an historical approach. Only analysing all social components of political and geographical realities we will comprehend most of the regional diversities in archaeological data interpretations and its chronological evolution. Particularly throughout the 80s and the 90s, the history of archaeology in Portugal was mostly converged to the publishing of printed documents, overlooking, from time to time, that they followed a selection of certain features of a much more diversify science discernible somewhat thanks to an meticulous account of all kind of writings.
Archives, to some extent related to archaeology comprises documents indispensable to recognize less detectable sides, but even so fundamental to the understanding of the multiplicity of archaeological exercise. It is, therefore, our main goal to evaluate the history of archaeology in Portugal, using extensive documental and iconographic public and private archives for a continuing research into the relations of Portuguese archaeology and national identity, investigating the political instrumentation of archaeological research, as well as its scientific and institutional history.
Scrutinising the ways in which it interacted with society and politics, and how it influenced the determining of core narratives and methodologies during the 19th and the 20th centuries, we will contemplate the period between the first years of the 20th and the 60's in connection to the republican regime and dictatorship, rebuilding the history of excavations, interpretations, heritage management, public presentation and correspondence with other institutions and individuals from within the country and abroad.
Since the history of archaeology is closely related to the history of each country distinguished by specific cross-boundaries, research programmes, and international tendencies, we will disclose the ways cultural bias predisposed archaeological praxis. We will also demonstrate how economical, political, social, and cultural contexts explained archaeological theoretical issues, and if and how these questions shaped political agendas.


This project appears to exist no longer. The idea was to print a canal house, but apparently something went wrong along the way (we couldn't find out what exactly).
Below is the original text, when you could still visit the project.
The Kamermaker (literally: 'Room Maker') is a 3D printing machine, designed to print a house.
As the 3D printing technique is very new in the building process, this project is a 'research and do' project.
The plan is to build a real canal house on this location, with 3D printing techniques.
The goal is to explore and expose the entire building chain and how it can be optimized using 3D printing and digital tools. This is shown by printing a real canal house.
The project promises a much more personalized kind of building. The project is also designed to investigate and experiment with challenges such as foundations, the materials to print with, compliance with building regulations, building speed and many more.
The project can be visited on the building site itself, so you can see the actual printing going on.
You can book personal tours through the website (on http://3dprintcanalhouse.com/personal-tours-bookings-1).
An audio tour is available, which can be downloaded on your smartphone (or you can borrow an MPEG player).
There is a small shop where you can buy 3D printed onbjects, such as champagne 'glasses'.
NOTE: The address Asterweg 49 is on the right side of the entrance gate Asterweg 75-141. As 49 is a lower number you'd expect it on the other side.


Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel fought a brave fight but, sadly, could only manage fifth place. Like all the other parties in the Crosby by-election of November 1981, his Monster Raving Loony Party was swept away on the tide that ushered in the first by-election win for the Social Democratic Party. The SDP's victorious candidate, Shirley Williams, had overturned what had been a safe-as-houses Tory majority to win with a whopping 49 per cent of the vote. How many more people, everyone wondered, were out there just itching to cast their ballots for a mould-breaking alternative to the mainstream parties?
Douglas Carswell's victory is surely similarly historic. Does that make him the new Shirley Williams, and Ukip the next SDP? Nigel Farage had better hope not.
At first glance, the parallels are striking. The SDP, like Ukip, clearly benefitted from the fact that voters had lost faith in the traditional top-dogs, Labour and the Conservatives, at the same time that the familiar third-party, the Liberals, had also begun to lose momentum.
Like Ukip, although it was essentially a splinter group from one of the two main parties, the SDP could nonetheless claim to appeal as well to many of the people who had supported its historic rival.
The SDP even managed, like Ukip, to pick up not only voters but paid-up members, too: indeed, at an estimated 145,000 in 1983 (over half of whom had apparently not previously belonged to a political party), it had more than three times the number that Farage's outfit currently claims to have recruited.
Moreover, although its leaders were perhaps best known for their shared views on Europe, the SDP, like Ukip, was about so much more than that, expressing a deeper dissatisfaction with "politics as usual" and a desire for change across the piece rather than on a single issue.
The SDP could also claim the credit, like Ukip, for ensuring that the existing party with which it was initially most associated eventually moved to adopt much of its platform.
There, however, the similarities end – and, maybe, the warning-lights begin to flash for Farage.
Unlike Ukip, the SDP was created from the top-down, rather than the bottom-up. Without the so-called Gang of Four former ministers who founded it, and without the almost 30 sitting MPs who swiftly jumped ship to join them, it would never have gained the instant credibility that it was afforded by both the media and the electorate, and that pushed it, at one stage, to over 50 per cent support in the polls.
Ukip's new signing, despite his richly-deserved reputation as an accomplished techno-populist, a committed libertarian and an all-round contrarian, is hardly in the same league as Williams, David Owen, Roy Jenkins, or even the now-forgotten Bill Rodgers.
What also gave the SDP wings (though not, it turned out, legs) was the fact that it, unlike Ukip, went all-out to appeal to the centre-ground of British politics – where most voters, as poll after poll attests, are located. The problem, as it turned out, was that while this remained the case, most of those voters soon (if they were initially inclined towards the Tories) or else eventually (if they normally thought of themselves as Labour) decided that their ideas and interests could be accommodated more-or-less satisfactorily by one or other of the existing alternatives. The economy improved and, along with victory in the Falklands, helped the Conservatives; Neil Kinnock came along and dragged Labour kicking and screaming back to reality.
What ultimately ensured, however, that the SDP went up like the proverbial rocket but came down like the proverbial stick was that it failed to overcome the residual tug of loyalty which most MPs (and wannabe MPs) felt towards the parties that had brought them into politics in the first place. Loyalty which most of those who funded those parties, and many of those who normally voted for those parties, shared with them.
Messrs Carswell and Farage, of course, will argue that, by being more of a bottom-up than a top-down project, Ukip – which has, after all, already lasted nearly twice as long as the SDP – will prove to be a slow-burn success rather than a spectacular failure.
They may be right. After all, loyalty to a party, particularly among voters, is a much rarer commodity than it was back in the early eighties. Ukip has also managed to lure away some very rich ex-Tory donors.
Just as importantly, it can point to constituencies in which it seems to enjoy especially concentrated support, meaning it suffers less than the SDP did from being too thinly-spread. This is the only way that smaller parties – the Lib Dems used to be the archetypal example – can survive and thrive in a First-past-the-post system designed to deny them the seats to which their vote share should arguably entitle them. An electoral pact might help, too, but if Farage has any sense, Ukip will avoid the SDP's mistake of getting too closely entwined with another party only to be swallowed up in the aftermath.
Ultimately, however, Ukip can only go so far under the current rules of the game. To really break the mould, it needs – just like the SDP needed but never succeeded – to break the electoral system. If it can't or won't do that, then its only hope is to break the Conservative party. Whether that happens is ultimately down to the Tories themselves.


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Welcome to Act One Youth Theater
Mission Statement: Act One Youth Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and its mission is to provide children the opportunity to participate and experience performing arts, at a nominal expense to them or their families.
Who's ready to return to the live INDOOR theater?!
AOYT will be returning this season to two different venues.
Les Misérables School Edition and Peter Pan Jr will be performed at Phoenix Center for the Arts 3rd Street Theater 1202 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Les Miserables School Edition
Les Misérables School Edition is being performed by actors ages 8-18.
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution.
Les Misérables is the world's longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. Featuring updated orchestrations based on the Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway revival.
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.
Appx runtime is 2 hrs. We will be offering concessions as well as a 50/50 Raffle
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New Launch and Recovery System for Unmanned Craft Proved in Testing on Norway's West Coast
OLUSV, a new Launch and Recovery system for unmanned craft has been proven in testing that took place on Norway's West Coast.
The SOLUSV system is the result of a long and successful collaboration between two of Norway's most recognizable maritime brands, Vestdavit and H. Henriksen.
SOLUSV is a cost-effective and compact equipment fit for an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) and can be used with existing Davits.
Sea trials conducted by a combined team of engineers from Vestdavit and H. Henriksen have provided proof of concept for SOLUSV – a new launch and recovery system that simplifies and enhances Unmanned Surface Vehicle handling. The tests took place on board a Vestland Offshore vessel, whose existing boat and davit system were modified to accommodate SOLUSV equipment before the team oversaw repeated Launch and Recovery cycles.
"We were very pleased that the testing proved that SOLUSV is an excellent method for the Launch and Recover of USVs following a period of intense development" said Kristian Moss, Technical Supervisor at Vestdavit. "Not only did the equipment prove to be very user-friendly and perform flawlessly, but it was also extremely simple to install on the vessel's existing infrastructure, taking very little time at all."
Footage from the test, which is available on Vimeo, shows the full equipment arrangement in action. The vessel's Fast Rescue Craft stood in for the USV for the purposes of the test and was equipped with a lightweight winch drum set up with dyneema rope and a robust Telescopic Pole. The dyneema rope is eight times lighter than an equivalent steel wire, keeping the total system weight to an absolute minimum. The vessel's davit system was also modified to take the dyneema rope.
Following the launch of the USV – accomplished by the usual method involving a boat-mounted safety offload hook – recovery is controlled completely by the operator on board the vessel. The USV returns to its station alongside the vessel, at which point the operator activates the telescopic pole extending the dyneema rope to deck level, allowing the operator to catch the rope. The soft links of the rope are then fed into the painter system and the davit respectively, at which point the USV is recovered.
"The footage emphatically demonstrates the capability of the SOLUSV system," said Rolf Andreas Wigand, Managing Director of Vestdavit. "I am very proud of the teams at both Vestdavit and H. Henriksen who have pioneered an effective method for USV Launch and Recovery that can be achieved cost-effectively using existing equipment."
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BOOK REVIEW: Highway to Hell by Armand Rosamilia
September 24, 2012 July 3, 2019 by Brandon Mudd, posted in My Reviews
You know those stories about the zombie apocalypse where there's some humor and features a couple of zombies you almost feel sorry for or think are cute?
Yeah. This ain't that.
Highway to Hell is a 74-page novella written by extreme horror writer Armand Rosamilia. Yes, I know it was published nearly two years ago, but I'm just now getting around to writing about it, so it's new to me.
Rosamilia has done an interesting thing with this little piece of disturbing genre literature: He's redefined one of the most popular storylines in horror today. It's like completely changing the vampire myth to make it possible for said bloodsucker to be out during the day. And sparkle. But not suck. Figuratively. Or literally? Fuck, I don't know. I haven't worked this out completely and I've been drinking.
With the popularity of The Walking Dead and movies like Zombieland and 28 Days/Weeks/Months etc., the dystopian nightmare that is the dead rising from their graves and taking over the world has become a little played out. But in the first couple pages of Highway, Rosamilia changes the game. How?
Zombie rapists.
He's not called an "extreme horror" writer for nothing. In the very first pages of the story, when zombies are fisting their victim and violating them in the most brutal, sexually-depraved manner possible, it's safe to say this isn't your father's zombie story. Some authors, especially horror authors, will attempt to go for the shock value and ride the story on that and that only. Rosamilia is different, however.
His characters are relateable. You feel empathy for them. You understand them. You get them. As a reader, you can understand their bravado and at the same time, their insecurities. These are real people. Zombie apocalypse stories are nothing new at all. While, in my opinion, Max Brooks did it best with World War Z, what Rosamilia has done in a very short span has made the reader not only feel a kinship with the protagonists, his style of writing truly makes you want to know what's going to happen next.
And then there's the zombie rape. The cannibalism portrayed in the vast majority of zombie movies focuses on a longstanding worldwide taboo. What Highway to Hell has done has made a zombie attack feel even more personal. It's safe to say, most people don't feel they will ever be a victim of a cannibal, especially one who intends to dine upon you whilst you still live. Rape and sexual assault, however, is a different animal. The idea of being violated in that manner is something real, something tangible. While it's a base fear many women have, it's something men are terrified of in a very dark place they rarely, if ever, speak of. The rape of a woman is horrible. The rape of a man is, in that man's mind, horrible, unnatural, and nearly impossible to ever recover from. That is what makes Rosamilia's story all the more terrifying. The idea of being eaten alive is gruesome; the idea of having your genitalia and various orifices violated in as graphic, gruesome manner as possible is truly disquieting.
Rosamilia isn't for everyone. I equate what he does to music, specifically metal. If someone tells you they're a metal fan, more often than not, they're talking about Metallica, Slipknot, Godsmack, and maybe, maybe, Slayer. When you bring up bands like Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore, Cattle Decapitation, et. al., that "metal" fan is looking at you like you just ate the head off a kitten. Rosamilia's writings are like those latter bands. He's not for everyone, but if you can get past the squeamishness of the subject matter, you will be entertained.
For more on Armand Rosamilia, check him out at his Web site, his official page on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Tagged armand rosamilia, book review, cannibal corpse, goatwhore, highway to hell, max brooks, metal, metallica, rape, slayer, world war z, zombie apocalypse, zombies
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Thank you for the review! My favorite line from it?\"When you bring up bands like Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore, Cattle Decapitation, et. al., that \"metal\" fan is looking at you like you just ate the head off a kitten. Rosamilia's writings are like those latter bands\"Armand
Kurt Bali says:
Ha! Glad you liked that. Love your work and will definitely be reading more of it. I've been a horror fan since I saw Texas Chainsaw Massacre at age 7 and it takes a lot to disturb me. When I find that ore of horror, I mine the shit out of it.


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The Bend High boys (two sophomores and a junior) all PR'd at districts also, clearing 14'6, 14'3, and 14'0. Nice job to Fred Canfield and Matt Petz at BHS!


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On this page you can find all the latest media appearances for our Green Templeton College community in 2019.
Dr Jonathan Reynolds comments on why British heritage brands are so popular with Chinese consumers.
Professor Sir Richard Peto comments on a study claiming a link between the stress caused by traumatic incidents and heart problems.
Governing Body Fellow Professor Sir Richard Peto discusses his life and career with Professor Jim Al-Khalili on Radio 4's podcast The Life Scientific.
Coverage of a University of Oxford study, co-authored by Governing Body Fellow Professor Sir Richard Peto, about the effects of alcohol on stroke risk.
Research Fellow Dr Ben Goldacre speaks to Radio 4's Inside Health about the COMPare project and conducting and reporting the results of clinical trials.
Senior Research Fellow Professor Rasmus Kleis Nielsen writes about a new Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report on English-language Indian internet users.
Article on the INTERGROWTH-21st Project, jointly led by Governing Body Fellow Professor Stephen Kennedy, the co-director of the Oxford Maternal and Perinatal Health Institute.
A feature on Green Templeton Artist-in-Residence Weimin He about his new book, Tower of the Winds: Works on Paper by Weimin He, which documents the transformation of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.
Green Templeton DPhil alumna Dr Andromachi Athanasopoulou has written a letter to the Financial Times about female leadership. She recently spoke on this topic at the 2019 Green Templeton Lectures on Leadership.
Coverage of a paper in The Lancet co-authored by Research Fellow Dr Nick Fahy, detailing how a no-deal Brexit will cause "significant harm" to the NHS.
Research Fellow Dr Ben Goldacre speaks to The Times about his research on GPs who dispense their own medication.
The Radcliffe Observatory was featured in the second episode of Endeavour's sixth series on ITV. The episode, called 'Apollo', saw DS Morse investigating the life of a promising young astrophysicist.
Should the government determine what counts as quality journalism?
Senior Research Fellow Professor Rasmus Kleis Nielsen comments to The Economist about the Cairncross Review recommendations.
Can you optimise your baby's brain before it's even been born?
Governing Body Fellow Professor Stephen Kennedy speaks to The Telegraph about his new research with INTERGROWTH-21st Project.
Senior Research Fellow Trish Greenhalgh's co-written article for The Conversation on the future of video consultation hospital appointments is republished by the Independent.
Senior Research Fellow Professor Rasmus Kleis Nielsen comments to New Statesman about the effectiveness of boutique digital media outlets.
Governing Body Fellow Dr Jonathan Reynolds speaks to The Guardian on the rise of ultra low-cost online fashion retailers.
Senior Research Fellow Professor Rasmus Kleis Nielsen speaks to The Guardian about the future of digital content websites.
Research Fellow Dr Ben Goldacre, co-founder of the All Trials campaign, comments to The Telegraph on clinical trials reporting by UK universities.
Senior Research Fellow Professor Rasmus Kleis Nielsen and Meera Selva, Director of the Journalism Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute, write about the future of journalism for the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Green Templeton students Laura Aristizábal Borrero and Dana Qarout are part of an Oxford graduates team launching a scholarship fundraising campaign at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Governing Body Fellow Professor Stephen Kennedy talks to The Telegraph about his new research with the INTERGROWTH-21st Project.
A video from the Green Templeton Instagram account is included in a video round-up from BBC Oxford detailing recent snowy weather in Oxford.
Governing Body Fellow, Dr Michael Smets, is named on the Thinkers50 Radar list for 2019 as an 'up and coming voice of leadership'.
Emeritus Fellow Professor John Lennox gives a video interview on the relationship between science and God.
Senior Research Fellow Trish Greenhalgh speaks to The Conversation about the benefits – and challenges – of remote video consultations.
Research Fellow Dr Mara Airoldi is interviewed by The Guardian about the impact of Brexit negotiations on the UK's public services.
Associate Fellow Charles Foster presents a BBC Radio 4 documentary examining the relationship between nature writing and violence.
Senior Research Fellow Trish Greenhalgh and Research Fellow Dr Sara Shaw write a letter to The Times about research into Skype consultations in the NHS.