I've seen, while browsing that a number of you are familiar with the St. Bernard/North Avondale area. As my wife, dog, baby to be, and I have been looking with some interest at a house in the 500 block of E Mitchell (St. Bernard side, directly North of what was and may still be North Avondale Montissori) I thought I would pose the following questions.
2. My Aunt who lived in N. Avondale claims that Mitchell has a drug problem. Is this true? If so, for which parts of the street? Also, what drugs?
3. My wife is interesting in... baby walking... strollering... pushing the baby around in the stroller. She's petite. Should she feel comfortable doing this?
4. Avon Woods is nearby. Can we walk there? Can I bring my dog?
Thanks in advance for anything you have to share. I'm posting this from work, so I'm sure I'll be back with more questions once my wife has had a chance to chime in.
You probably noticed that the street looks better the farther east you go. IMHO none of it is really "bad," but the part between Vine St and the Roger Bacon football field has gotten pretty shabby. I'd be wary of all those tired-looking brick apartment houses with the busted porch railings if I were you. Make no mistake, poverty doesn't equal crime but it provides fertile spawning ground. Any "drug problem" around there would be concentrated in that first couple of blocks. But it's not like dealing runs rampant - anything that goes on would be conducted indoors and at a low level. Avondale has a major problem with homicides, robberies, and other badness which is mainly centered around Reading Rd rather than along Vine or Mitchell. The entire neighborhood's reputation is dragged down by this. The North Avondale area extending from Clinton Springs Ave (south of Mitchell) into Paddock Hills is paradoxically one of the safest parts of the city. And St Bernard could just as easily be a small town in the middle of corn fields for all the problems it doesn't have. All the same, due caution should be exercised at any time when strolling outdoors, especially after dark.
Mitchell Ave as a whole is a street that could "go either way." The Queen City Centre (sic) strip mall just west of I-75, the franchises of Holiday Inn Express and White Castle and KFC and Walgreen's, and the ongoing presence of Roger Bacon High School are all good signs that the worst is over and better days lie ahead. "The worst" took place between the 1950's and '80s, with all the White flight and subsequent decay that occurred. And, almost miraculously, little of this happened in the 400 block and beyond. There have even been some brand-new houses constructed right around the section you're speaking of, and no one would invest in an area with no hope.
I know the house, its been on the market for awhile. Beautiful wood work and origional fireplace tiles? I think it is because of the location that it is not selling. As much as I love to fight for this City, we all agree that there are a few bad spots in every neighborhood. This, in my opinion, is one of those locations.
GOYGUY: Thank you for the Info! This is very much the feeling I was getting. It looked like the worse part was focused to the west. Its also good to know that any 'drug problem' is kept safely indoors.
Hartwell Girl: yes! thats the house! I'm sure that the location is a factor. BUT I must ask, what makes you say this is a bad spot? (have you been to this particular stretch?) Do you mean its proximity to reading/vine or what exactly?
I'm a city kid through and through, and proud of it, but don't shy away from realities all the same. The quality of life along East Mitchell steadily improves the higher the house numbers go. I feel more positively about that neck of the woods than I do about certain other "transitioning" places i.e. Mt Airy, eastern Westwood, and Carthage.
One of these days I'll "pin" this topic to the board, LOL, but in the meantime..."Take the Saturday night/Sunday afternoon test as part of seeing whether you want to go forward with purchasing a home. Drive or walk through the vicinity between 10 PM and midnight on a Saturday, and again during mid-afternoon on a Sunday, when it's nice outside. Are the streets deserted, crowded with people, or somewhere in between? What are those people doing - slouching against parked cars, walking dogs, having neighborly chats? On Saturday night, does loud conversation and music emanate from most of the houses or does it look like everyone's gone to bed? On Sunday, are folks working in the yard or on their cars or is there not a soul around? Going in with an open mind, what's your overall feeling as you scout the territory - tranquil, foreboding, or not easy to determine? How do people you encounter react to strangers in their midst? Taking this test and 'seeing for yourself' is far better than relying on the opinions and biases of individuals you've never met."
One good place to start is talk to the St. Bernard police to see what they say.
I personally never really feel unsafe in the City no matter where I am. That house is really amazing but I just had some gut feeling about it for my younger sister in law and their new baby on the way. St. Bernard has some great people living in the area and they are very proud of their neighborhood and the family feel. That part of Mitchell has see some improvements, St. B wants it cleaned up...the City of CIncinnati seems to have other priorities than taking care of their neighborhoods. The positive thing is that the North Avondale community is a strong united group who continues to fight for the forward progress of the neighborhood. You can talk to Cincinnati police district 4 to find out about crime in that area. You may know this but one side of the street is City of St. Bernard and the other is City of CIncinnati.
Best of luck to you, that house is wonderful!
I live in St. Bernard, and I know exactly what house you are talking about, also. I would definitely recommend it. My sister lives in a subdivision off of Mitchell a little farther up (Redwood Terrace is the street), so we walk by that house all the time to get to her house, and I never feel unsafe. And yes, you can walk to Avon Woods from there. There is a little entrance that we use to get to Avon Woods up in North Avondale where all the big houses are. If you have any more questions let me know.
. Drive or walk through the vicinity between 10 PM and midnight on a Saturday, and again during mid-afternoon on a Sunday, when it's nice outside. Are the streets deserted, crowded with people, or somewhere in between? What are those people doing - slouching against parked cars, walking dogs, having neighborly chats? On Saturday night, does loud conversation and music emanate from most of the houses or does it look like everyone's gone to bed? On Sunday, are folks working in the yard or on their cars or is there not a soul around? Going in with an open mind, what's your overall feeling as you scout the territory - tranquil, foreboding, or not easy to determine? How do people you encounter react to strangers in their midst? Taking this test and 'seeing for yourself' is far better than relying on the opinions and biases of individuals you've never met."
I think that you have posted this about fifty times. It is also about the best advice that you'll find on buying in ANY midwestern city.
Unfortunately, you have to wait until the warmer months to try it out.
I'm sorry but I disagree. He may post this a few times but it is great advice. And you can drive by right now to see how the streets are treated with the snow, if neighbors are out helping eachother and pretty much the rest of the items he listed. This isnt only a summer thing, and to have someone know what kind of things to expect around a home they are interested in. We did this 4 times before we bought our house and even chatted with a few neighbors about the house and neighborhood. You cant do enough homework about quite possibily one of your biggest investments ever.
No offense taken, I repeat myself with that a lot! My rationale is that the T.O. on each of the posts I put it in is different. But it's cool to have a "following" that notices, LOL.
I dispense that same advice to people in the Boston forum, 'cause it can be used anywhere in the world. It helped me out during the multiple relo's I went through before getting settled as a homeowner. But it's of course not foolproof. I was lucky enough to find a place that was a mere block from the last apartment I rented. So I had everything about the neighborhood down pat and knew I wanted to stay. YET...one of the people I encountered while I was visiting the place before buying was full of negatives. It's quiet like outer suburbia around here, despite two main drags through the city being close at hand along with lots of commercial activity a hop skip and jump away. And you can walk the streets at any hour. But she was totally negative on anyone buying, saying she and her husband had made a terrible mistake and rattling on and on about all the noise and gang violence. She turned out to be nuts!!! It was all in her head.
St Bernard was once known as a "sundown town" and probably still carries that reputation: "If you're not White, be out of the area by nightfall." I'd like to think that racial tolerance has improved at least some. Reading, and Norwood (or so I'm told) were two other sundown towns where it's no longer unusual to see a face "of color" on the street. Sundown towns coupled with "steering" by realtors are what drew a line down streets like East Mitchell, where the first blocks appear to have only Black residents on the south side and exclusively Whites on the north. The North Avondale Neighborhood Association was founded in the '60s to push back against those forces, and deserves the lion's share of the praise for the area's remaining "good." Remember the "Yes We Can" slogan of the Obama campaign? They used it first.
Now that StB has chimed in, maybe s/he can get together with the T.O. and his family! There's nothing quite like already having acquaintances someplace when you relocate there. It's what sold me on Boston when I had the $$$ saved up to bail out of Cincinnati.


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and in the cutting of stones for settings and in the carving of wood, so as to perform in every inventive work. "He also has put in his heart to teach, both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. "He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in blue and in purple and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs.
And then He did something even more powerful.After three days, He rose from the grave. The Roman soldiers saw a bright light, early in the morning and ran for their lives, terrified. They knew they would be killed for their panic, because they left their posts. The Roman punishment for leaving your post was death. Yet they fled, in terror. Because of the majesty that suddenly surrounded them. The supernatural, blinding, overwhelmingly powerful light of God shone on them. They fled…. And the angels rolled away the huge stone, that no single man could ever roll. Too heavy even for several men.
and in the cutting of stones for settings and in the carving of wood, so as to perform in every inventive work. "He also has put in his heart to teach, both he and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. "He has filled them with skill to perform every work of an engraver and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in blue and in purple and in scarlet material, and in fine linen, and of a weaver, as performers of every work and makers of designs. Goodnews Art
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He also made two capitals of molten bronze to set on the tops of the pillars; the height of the one capital was five cubits and the height of the other capital was five cubits. There were nets of network and twisted threads of chainwork for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital and seven for the other capital. So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital. The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits. There were capitals on the two pillars, even above and close to the rounded projection which was beside the network; and the pomegranates numbered two hundred in rows around both capitals. Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. On the top of the pillars was lily design. So the work of the pillars was finished. Now he made the sea of cast metal ten cubits from brim to brim, circular in form, and its height was five cubits, and thirty cubits in circumference. Under its brim gourds went around encircling it ten to a cubit, completely surrounding the sea; the gourds were in two rows, cast with the rest. It stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east; and the sea was set on top of them, and all their rear parts turned inward. It was a handbreadth thick, and its brim was made like the brim of a cup, as a lily blossom; it could hold two thousand baths. Then he made the ten stands of bronze; the length of each stand was four cubits and its width four cubits and its height three cubits. This was the design of the stands: they had borders, even borders between the frames, and on the borders which were between the frames were lions, oxen and cherubim; and on the frames there was a pedestal above, and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. Now each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles, and its four feet had supports; beneath the basin were cast supports with wreaths at each side. Its opening inside the crown at the top was a cubit, and its opening was round like the design of a pedestal, a cubit and a half; and also on its opening there were engravings, and their borders were square, not round. The four wheels were underneath the borders, and the axles of the wheels were on the stand. And the height of a wheel was a cubit and a half. The workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast. Now there were four supports at the four corners of each stand; its supports were part of the stand itself. On the top of the stand there was a circular form half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its stays and its borders were part of it. He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around. He made the ten stands like this: all of them had one casting, one measure and one form. He made ten basins of bronze, one basin held forty baths; each basin was four cubits, and on each of the ten stands was one basin. Then he set the stands, five on the right side of the house and five on the left side of the house; and he set the sea of cast metal on the right side of the house eastward toward the south. Now Hiram made the basins and the shovels and the bowls. So Hiram finished doing all the work which he performed for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: the two pillars and the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the tops of the pillars; and the ten stands with the ten basins on the stands; and the one sea and the twelve oxen under the sea; and the pails and the shovels and the bowls; even all these utensils which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. In the plain of the Jordan the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan. Solomon left all the utensils unweighed, because they were too many; the weight of the bronze could not be ascertained. Solomon made all the furniture which was in the house of the LORD: the golden altar and the golden table on which was the bread of the Presence; and the lampstands, five on the right side and five on the left, in front of the inner sanctuary, of pure gold; and the flowers and the lamps and the tongs, of gold; and the cups and the snuffers and the bowls and the spoons and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, that is, of the nave, of gold. Thus all the work that King Solomon performed in the house of the LORD was finished And Solomon brought in the things dedicated by his father David, the silver and the gold and the utensils, and he put them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. Goodnews Art
He made 300 shields of beaten gold, using three minas of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon. Moreover, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with refined gold. There were six steps to the throne and a round top to the throne at its rear, and arms on each side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the arms. Twelve lions were standing there on the six steps on the one side and on the other; nothing like it was made for any other kingdom. All King Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. None was of silver; it was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. Scripture Art

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University of Rhode Island Magazine
Meet an Innovative Pharmacist Focused on People
Eugenio Fernandez Jr. '13, M.B.A. '13, Pharm.D. '13, grew up in Providence, the son of Cuban refugees. After amassing an impressive list of degrees, he went back to the neighborhood he grew up in with a big idea: a pharmacy focused on people, in all their complexity.
Eugenio Fernandez radiates an infectious enthusiasm. The founder of Asthenis, a unique community pharmacy grounded in providing reliable health information, his goal is to help as many people as possible, holistically. His URI degrees—biology, psychology, pharmacy, and business—and his graduate degree in public health from Harvard give him the broad perspective he needs to meet that goal.
"My colleagues complained that a 15-minute doctor's visit wasn't enough to diagnose and treat. What if someone forgot to ask a question, or didn't understand? I saw a need for reliable health education outside the doctor's office." That's when the idea for Asthenis was born.
He gave up a job opportunity at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, returned to the Providence neighborhood he grew up in, and poured heart, soul, and savings into launching Asthenis.
"I didn't want to focus on just the clinical health side—people are more complex than that," he explains. "People have trouble eating, sleeping, don't know where to live."
So Asthenis dispenses not just prescriptions, but also health education and resources. "We don't turn anyone away. We point them in the right direction. Even if they don't need a prescription, people can come in and ask questions. It's an initial triage. We help patients decide whether to go to the ER, or if they can help themselves, or wait for a doctor's visit. We help them make informed decisions."
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The Life and Speeches of the Right Hon. John Bright, M.P.
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in Scotland, and paid a visit to Mr. Bass, M.P., at Glen Tulchan Lodge, on the Spey; here, as on former occasions, he received great kindness, and his health sensibly improved. Scotland has always had great charms for Mr. Bright; two lines from his pen or voice were once quoted by a Scotch gentleman proud of his country,
• Land of mountain, strath, and stream,
Glorious land, art thou a dream?' and this 'glorious land' he has always preferred to those portions of the Continent most frequented by English travellers. That the salmon river has charms for him need not be denied. It was in 1856, during his long illness, that, at the urgent recommendation of the late Dr. M'Leod, of Ben Rhydding, he began to cast a fly on the pools and streams of the Scottish rivers. As the result of this exercise—from spending many hours almost daily on the river's bank-he recovered the health he had lost in the long nights in the House of Commons, and in the fierce political conflicts of the time which preceded the years 1856 and 1870. It was not the instinct of the sportsman, but the search for health, which connected Mr. Bright with so many of the rivers of Scotland.
While at his residence of One Ash, in January, 1872, he addressed the following letter on the Home Rule question—which was then a prominent topic of discussion—to The O'Donoghue: 'It is said that some persons engaged in the canvass of the county
of Kerry have spoken of me as an advocate of what is termed Home Rule in Ireland. I hope no one has ventured to say anything so absurd and untrue. If it has been said by any one of any authority in the county, I shall be glad if you will contradict it. To have two representative legislative assemblies or Parliaments in the United Kingdom would, in my opinion, be an intolerable mischief; and I think no sensible man can wish for two within the limits of the present United Kingdom who does not wish the United Kingdom to become two or more nations, entirely separated from each other. Excuse me for troubling you with this. It is no duty of mine to interfere in your contest, but I do not wish to be misrepresented.'
A meeting of representative working men of London was held in Bolt Court on the 13th of February, 1872, to consider the propriety of presenting a congratulatory address to Mr. Bright on his restoration to health and return to public life. The right hon. gentleman was asked whether he would receive the address, and name a day for its presentation. In his reply to this kind and flattering proposal," Mr. Bright wrote: 'I am not going up to London to attend Parliament immediately, although it is a great disappointment to me to be so long absent from the duties which I owe to my constituents; but I know well that it is far better for me to give myself a little more time than to plunge into the turmoil of public life before I am well enough to encounter it. I must ask you to let the matter rest for a time. I cannot object to receive your address, so kindly intended and so complimentary; but I should prefer a postponement of it to some period which may be better for me, and perhaps not less convenient for those who may wish to see me in connection with it. I beg you will convey my thanks to those with whom you are associated, for the kindness they intend to show me. I am very sensible of the value of their goodwill and friendship.'
The scene of his oratorical triumphs at Westminster did, however, receive a flying visit from Mr. Bright on the 11th of April, 1872. He attended before the commencement of the sitting and the arrival of the Speaker for prayers. An account of this visit states that ' as members came in, without distinction of party, they gathered round the right hon. gentleman, who sat for some little time in the seat just below his usual place, and greeted him with great cordiality. For some time Mr. Bright held a kind of levée, group after group forming about him. He afterwards took his old place at the upper comer of the second bench below the gangway, and remained there until prayers had been said. After a short conversation with the Speaker he left the House. He also visited the Reform Club, where he was most heartily received. Traces of the trying illness through which he had passed were noticeable. His hair, which before his illness was dark or grizzled, and abundant, had become perfectly white, impart
ing, together with his florid complexion, a venerable appearance.'
In his retirement, Mr. Bright could not escape those communications which beset all public men. Perhaps the most remarkable item in his correspondence, however, was a letter from a gentleman who had been told that the English Republicans would select Mr. Bright as their first president, and who wrote to ask whether he would accept the post. Mr. Bright replied as follows: Your Republican friend must not be a very desperate character if he proposes to make me his first president, though I doubt if he can be a friend of mine. As to opinions on the question of monarchy or republicanism, I hope and believe it will be a long time before we are asked to give our opinion ; our ancestors decided the matter a good while since, and I would suggest that you and I should leave any further decision to our posterity. Now, from your letter, I conclude you are willing to do this, and I can assure you I am not less willing.'
In July, 1872, the friends of Mr. Bright residing in the Staffordshire Potteries made him a suitable and noteworthy presentation, in the shape of a cabinet and collection of ceramic art. The walnut cabinet, which was in the style of Louis XVI., was designed by Mr. F. W. Moody. Divided into two compartments, the upper was filled with vases and other examples of the art and industry of the district, executed at the various manufactories of Messrs. Minton, Messrs. Wedgwood, and Messrs. Copeland. In the lower compartment were three majolica vases by Wedgwood. The decorations of one of the choicest pieces of Staffordshire ware were emblematic of Mr. Bright's career and services. The inscription upon the cabinet read as follows: "To the Right Hon. John Bright, M.P., whose foresight, eloquence, and faithful character have greatly contributed to his country's prosperity, these specimens of ceramic art are presented by admirers in the Staffordshire Potteries. The presentation took place at Rochdale, in Mr. Bright's house, and it was accompanied by an address setting forth Mr. Bright's services in the cause of the people, and expressing a hope that he might speedily be restored to perfect health, and to his place in the national councils. A deputation of ten gentlemen had been appointed to wait upon the right hon. gentleman, and the presentation was made by Mr. Thomas Pidduck, ex-Mayor of Hanley, and Chairman of the Central Committee.
Mr. Bright, in reply, observed that this was one of the occasions when men who were most accustomed to public speaking found it difficult to express what they feel. The present gift had a special significance. • Those who make me this gift are persons of whom I have had, until recently, no knowledge whatever, and I presume they know nothing of me excepting in my public character. I may assume, therefore, as I assume from your kind address, that my public course and labours have met generally, not probably in all cases,
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Wash and clean the taro leaves. Cut the thick stem and central vein.
Place the leaves backside facing upwards. With a rolling pin, press the veins of the leaves so that the leaves are more flexible.
For the batter, crush the ginger and green chillies in a bowl.
Add the chickpea flour, spices, jaggery, and salt to taste. Slowly add in water and make a thick batter – similar to the one for bhajiyas/fritters (thick like honey).
Place the largest leaf as the base. Smear the paste by taking teaspoons-ful and applying a thin layer all over.
Now, a smaller leaf can be placed over it. Smear this leaf too with batter.
Repeat the procedure with more leaves. You can use anywhere between 3-6 leaves for one roll. The topmost leaf should again be smeared with batter.
Next, fold the two sides of the set of leaves. Smear with the batter again.
Also, fold the upper and lower edges so the batter doesn't spill out of the leaves. These too are now smeared with the batter.
Roll the set of leaves in a spiral. Repeat if leaves and batter remain.
Steam this roll of leaves like idlis (without pressure/whistle) in a vessel within a pressure cooker or steamer for about 45 minutes to an hour. Check if there is sufficient water about every 15-20 minutes, so the cooker doesn't dry out.
Turn off the heat after about 45 minutes – 1 hour and open the cooker immediately (carefully too). Insert a fork or toothpick to check if the leaves and batter are well cooked – the leaves and batter should be soft and easily pierced. The fork or toothpick should come out clean; with no batter sticking to it. If the roll is not fully cooked, cover the pressure cooker and cook again for about 15 minutes or so till fully cooked.
Remove the vessel with the roll outside and set to cook completely.
When cooled, remove the roll and place on a cutting board. Cut the roll across into ½ inch thick slices.
Next, heat a tawa (griddle/skillet). When well heated, reduce heat level to low. Place about 5-6 sliced patra at a times to roast on the tawa and drizzle a few drops of oil around the base of the patra slices.
When roasted brown on one side (after about 2-3 minutes), flip and roast the other side of the slices.
Once browned on both sides, remove the slices in a bowl. Repeat this for all the patra slices.
After all slices are roasted and taken off the tawa into the bowl, we will make the tempering (tadka). Heat a teaspoon of oil in a small frying pan for tempering. Add the mustard seeds and fry till they pop. Turn off the heat; then add the asafoetida powder and sesame seeds. Rest for a few seconds and add over the roasted patra slices. Also, garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Serve and enjoy this snack with any sauce of your choice. We had it with spicy tomato sauce.
I just saw this yesterday in a cooking show were they were saying it is famous in gujurat and here i see them today.
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Kitty Yeung is a well known Chinese scientist and call herself a "creative technologist" which means a group of like minded people who combines technology with creativity. She is currently working something like that and incorporating technology into fashion. Basically, she is enhancing the clothing we wear everyday with the help of technology and making your wardrobe a smart one. Her products are like clothes that can charge your phone, track your health records and keep us updated with weather condition all the time.
Yeung avant-garde style making fashion industry more revolutionary. Her passion for art and physics increases while growing up in China which made her unique in its own way. At the beginning, she used to design clothing for the character of stories she would write and after that she become more interested in physics & began to play with robotics. Later, she combined fashion & robotics together to make it functional and useful. She was a graduate students from Cambridge & completed her Ph.D from Harvard University in applied physics. She worked at Intel for a while and now working as the manager of Microsoft's Garage.
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The 6th Annual General Meeting of Property and Business Owners took place on September 22, once again on the rooftop of Iron Mountain at 1025 N. Highland Ave. The rooftop has a spectacular view of the entire Media District.
District 4 Councilman Tom LaBonge, and Hollywood Field Deputy Erik Sanjurjo, thank HMD stakeholders at the 6th Annual General Meeting of Property and business owners.
and Peter Gutierrez, City Attorney.
LaBonge was the featured guest speaker, who thanked HMD stakeholders for improving the quality of life in the Media District. He also introduced his Field Deputy Erik Sanjurjo who has worked closely with the BID on several projects, including coordinating a meeting between the MTA and Caltrans in order to expedite the improvements on Highland and Santa Monica.
Horowitz spoke about upcoming Pedestrian Lighting improvements, and Paster introduced herself as the new Supervisor for the Special Assessments Section of the City Clerk's Office, the department which oversees BID funding.
Special thanks to Iron Mountain, Hollywood Center Studios, Mole Richardson and Grub for making the event a success!
As many of you know, Officer Vince Aguirre, formerly the Senior Lead Officer for the area of Hollywood which includes the Media District, has moved on to a new position with the force.
Please join us at the next Business Watch Meeting where Officer Chuck Moore, who has been serving the area in the interim, will introduce the new Senior Lead Officer.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13 at Noon, 6501 Fountain Avenue, in the Hollywood Community Room. Lunch will be provided as always; please RSVP to Devin at 323-460-6322.
A new resource has opened in Hollywood, and it has already been celebrated by many community leaders.
PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) held a grand opening for their new PATH Hollywood Center on Sept. 22. On hand to open the facility were guest speakers Assemblymember Paul Koretz, Councilmembers Eric Garcetti and Tom LaBonge, West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land, and PATH Board Members Aris Anagnos and Myrna Hant.
The PATH Hollywood Center provides beds for 65 chronically homeless iindividuals with a safeand clean home environment, 3 fresh meals per day and linkages to support services.
In addition to the grand opening, PATH also launched "Project Y!MBY" (Yes! In My Backyard) a new collaborative that will connect local providers and implement local solutions to end homelessness. For more information about Project Y!MBY, please visit www.epath.org/yimby.
The Media District looks forward to being a part of Project Y!MBY and helping to manage homeless issues in Hollywood.
Board Meetings are held regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM at the Musicican's Union, unless otherwise scheduled.


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The Melchizedek High Priest's Aaronic Breastplate
April 8, 2019 by Nā Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila in Newsletter
The Aaronic Breastplate: A Biblical Magical Phylactery
The The Jewish High Priest's or Aaronic Breastplate was a potent Biblical phylactery that was at once a sign of authority and piece of spiritual protective technology.
Aaron was the first high priest of the Temple at Jerusalem to have worn this breastplate, several centuries before Christ. It was later worn by the High Priest, when he was presented in the Holy Place, in the name of the Children of Israel. The breastplate features 12 gemstones each attributed to one of the 12 Tribes of Israel. As a result, this section of the Biblical text gives us a Biblical grounding for an occult correspondence list linking 12 stones to the 12 Tribes, and as such, a basis for talismanic magic.
The stones of the breastplate appear as one of three lists of gems, in the Bible. In Ezekiel 28:13, in Revelations 21:19–20, and in Exodus 28:17–20 are lists of the 12 foundation stones.
The authorized list is (1) red jasper (sardius), (2) citrine quartz (topaz), (3) emerald, (4) ruby (carbuncle), (5) lapis lazuli (sapphire), (6) rock crystal (diamond), (7) golden sapphire (ligure), (8) blue sapphire (agate), (9) amethyst, (10) yellow jasper (chrysolite), (11) golden beryl (onyx), (12) chrysoprase (jasper). The Hebrew names of these 12 stones are (1) Odem, (2) Pitdah, (3) Bareketh, (4) Nophek, (5) Sappir, (6) Yahalom, (7) Leshem, (8) Shebo, (9) Ahlamah, (10) Tarshish, (11) Shalom, (12) Yashpheh.
"According to the description in Exodus, this breastplate was attached to the tunic-like garment known as an ephod by gold chains/cords tied to the gold rings on the ephod's shoulder straps, and by blue ribbon tied to the gold rings at the belt of the ephod. The biblical description states that the breastplate was also to be made from the same material as the Ephod—embroidery of 3 colors of dyed wool and linen—and was to be ⅓ of a cubit squared, two layers thick, and with four rows of three engraved gems embedded in gold settings upon it, one setting for each stone. The description states that the square breastplate was to be formed from one rectangular piece of cloth—⅓ of a cubit by ⅔ of a cubit, folded so that it formed a pouch to contain the Urim and Thummim.
The Hebrew term for the breastplate, חֹשֶׁן(ḥōšen), appears to be named from its appearance, probably derived from the same source as Arabic حسن (ḥasuna), meaning "to be beautiful". The 19th-century German biblical scholar August Dillmannthought that it was more likely to be derived from the Hebrew word חֹצֶן (ḥōṣen), meaning "fold", relating to its function."
According to the Talmud, the wearing of the Hoshen atoned for the sin of errors in judgement on the part of the Children of Israel." As such, it was a symbolic foreshadower of the atoning role of Christ. Framed otherwise, Christ embodied a universalized version of the Aaronic Breastplate applied to all human beings.
As a side note, the Breastplate served as a pouch for two objects which provide a Biblical basis for using divination methods to seek answers from God in the way we do in contemporary Judaeo-Christian magic. "1 Samuel 14:41 is regarded by biblical scholars as key to understanding the Urim and Thummim; the passage describes an attempt to identify a sinner via divination, by repeatedly splitting the people into two groups and identifying which group contains the sinner."
"In the version of this passage in the Masoretic Text, it describes Saul and Jonathan being separated from the rest of the people, and lots being cast between them; the Septuagint version, however, states that Urimwould indicate Saul and Jonathan, while Thummim would indicate the people. In the Septuagint, a previous verse uses a phrase which is usually translated as "inquired of God", which is significant as the grammatical form of the Hebrew implies that the inquiry was performed by objects being manipulated; scholars view it as evident from these verses and versions that cleromancy was involved, and that Urim and Thummim were the names of the objects being cast."
For those who are interested in the latter subject, the source for the above is Hirsch, Emil G.; Muss-Arnolt, William; Bacher, Wilhelm; Blau, Ludwig (1906). "Urim and Thummim". In Singer, Isidore; et al. The Jewish Encyclopedia. 12. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. p. 384–385.
Has anyone attempted to construct a version of the Aaronic breastplate for use in Solomonic work? The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses include a very different version of it, but it seems to me that a replica of the Biblical breastplate would fit in nicely with the Solomonic tradition as I see it in terms of grounding ritual technology in Biblical precedent in the same way that we use hyssop, the Solomonic Trumpet/Bell, and so on.
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David Ekenedirichukwu Offor says:
Hello, Good day!
My name is David. I run an online store where i sell all kinds of Jewish items. I am interested in buying the Aaronic breast plate just like the one i saw in the video, Where can i buy it from. Can you kindly recommend? Or if you sell it, can i buy it from you?


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International Airport Review: Drones: Campaigning for Safer Skies
August 25 – Brian Wynne, the President and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) discusses in an exclusive two-part report in International Airport Review the importance of safety and regulation when it comes to the exploding phenomenon of drones and their increasing democratisation into the public sphere:
With drone sales in the U.S. nearing one million in 2015, unmanned aircraft systems are currently a huge topic for the aviation industry. Brian Wynne, President and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, provides an overview of the 'Know Before You Fly' campaign, which aims to promote safer skies.
There is a lot of enthusiasm and excitement around unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones. As this technology has grown from a niche tool to a highly sought-after business asset and a must-have holiday gift, more and more people are taking to the skies for the first time.
Newcomers to unmanned systems are often eager to get their new aircraft off the ground. However, many new flyers do not realise that even though the platforms can be easily acquired, they cannot be flown everywhere or for any purpose. Today, businesses that want to fly have to navigate an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Furthermore, the guidelines governing recreational flights can be difficult to find and understand, especially for non-aviators.
As the UAS industry expands, it is important to ensure that everyone who wants to fly knows how to do so safely and responsibly. For this reason the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) initiated 'Know Before You Fly' in December 2014. This education campaign, co-founded with theAcademy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), works to provide UAS users with easy-to-follow, essential safety information. Education is key to creating a culture of safety around UAS, which will help deter careless and reckless behaviour. The primary goal of the campaign is to ensure that this vital safety information is getting directly to people who are flying unmanned systems.
The nexus of the campaign is the Know Before You Fly website. Among the information on the site is an interactive quiz for drone users to test their knowledge of UAS operational guidelines. The website also features downloadable safety fliers and brochures that can be easily shared by manufacturers, distributors, retailers, schools, UAS training programmes and other organisations. Know Before You Fly has also utilised video contributions focusing on UAS safety from celebrities such as comedian Jeff Dunham – a self-professed 'tech geek' – and San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid. In May 2016 the campaign reached a major milestone when the website surpassed 500,000 unique visitors. With projections of 700,000 to one million drones sold in the U.S. in 2015, the robust traffic to Know Before You Fly indicates that the campaign is potentially reaching the majority of recreational users who are currently flying.
While the website serves as a one-stop shop for safety information, the campaign involves much more. Notably, around 100 supporters play an invaluable role in amplifying educational efforts and informing the public by spreading the word about safe and responsible UAS use.
The FAA's free B4UFLY app provides situational awareness to UAS operators, using their GPS locations to pull up flight restrictions and other alerts about the nearby airspace.
Know Before You Fly's supporters include manufacturers and distributors of UAS technology, as well as unmanned and manned aviation groups, trade associations, universities and state and local governments. Of the campaign's supporters, 28 manufacturers and retailers have committed to promoting safety messages directly inside the packaging of UAS products and/or at point-of-sale when customers purchase UAS in stores or online.
For instance, the world's largest drone manufacturer, DJI, now distributes the campaign's safety brochures inside the packaging of all its U.S.-bound Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 UAS product series. Safety brochures started appearing in U.S. consumer boxes in December 2015, just in time for the holidays. As a major player in the U.S. drone market, DJI's participation in the campaign has helped Know Before You Fly reach many UAS operators before they take to the skies.
Additionally, two of the world's largest retailers, Amazon and Walmart, have committed support to Know Before You Fly. Amazon opened the 'Fly Responsibly Drone Store' and links to the campaign's materials on Amazon.com. Meanwhile, Walmart is promoting Know Before You Fly safety information on its store shelves where drones are sold. Additionally, a link to the campaign website is included on receipts for UAS that are purchased both in stores and online.
A number of hobby retailers and distributors have also joined the effort to educate people who are interested in operating UAS safely. For example, the retailer and distributor Hobby People has committed to displaying Know Before You Fly brochures at the registers in all of its 18 stores in Southern California and Nevada. The company's employees were also trained to answer questions about Know Before You Fly safety guidelines from customers purchasing UAS products.
The FAA has also been reaching UAS users directly via their smartphones and tablets. The FAA's free B4UFLY app provides situational awareness to UAS operators, using their GPS locations to pull up flight restrictions and other alerts about the nearby airspace. The app provides a status indicator that tells users 'Proceed with Caution', 'Warning – Action Required' or 'Flight Prohibited' in flying areas. The app also features maps with geo-targeted information and a planner mode that allows users to select a time and location for an upcoming flight and determine if there will be any restrictions in place at a future time.
The educational and public awareness efforts as discussed in part one of the report are important because, while some guidelines seem like common sense, others are less intuitive. For example, many users do not know that they have to notify an airport authority and air traffic control before flying an unmanned aircraft within five miles of an airport. Similarly, many recreational operators may not be aware that they should fly their UAS (Drones) no higher than 400 feet, or that they must keep their drones within visual line of sight. New users may also be ignorant of other necessary procedures, such as checking for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) before taking to the skies to ensure they are not interfering with stadium events, wildfires and other temporary airspace restrictions.
Indeed, while sporting events with large groups of people may seem like an ideal opportunity to test out a new drones and get a bird's eye view, the FAA typically restricts airspace around events with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more, including concerts, major league baseball and motor speedway events. During Super Bowl 50 in 2016, Know Before You Fly created graphics that were posted on social media and distributed to the mainstream media reminding UAS operators and model aviators to respect TFRs in effect around the stadium.
The campaign not only reaches consumers and hobbyists about flying safely, it also provides businesses with critical information. From farmers needing to survey their fields, to real estate agents hoping for aerial footage of a new listing, businesses across every sector are excited about UAS, but they must understand the regulations governing their use. This information is critical and will help grow our economy. An AUVSI's study has found that the U.S. could add more than 100,000 jobs and $82 billion to the economy once drones are integrated into the national airspace. By continuing our efforts in educating businesses, we hope to ensure UAS integration occurs as safely as possible.
The federal government has an important role in commercial UAS integration too. The FAA has proposed rules for the commercial and civil use of UAS that are a good first step towards ensuring the safety of the skies while bringing us closer to reaping the many societal and economic benefits of UAS technology.
In addition, the FAA has launched research initiatives to help develop procedures and technologies to identify unauthorised UAS near airports. Equipping airports with technology that can detect, track and identify UAS that are flying unsafely, or in restricted areas, will help ensure the safety of the airspace for all aircraft – both manned and unmanned.
The FAA has also designated a Centre of Excellence for UAS at Mississippi State University. The purpose of this is to focus on research, education and training to help reach safe and successful integration of drones into the national airspace. Additionally, there are 15 universities from around the country involved in this effort. Research has focused on testing detect-and-avoid technology; low altitude operations safety; compatibility with air traffic control systems and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.
These highly controlled research areas will provide key information about how we can reap the benefits of these operations – during search and rescue missions, for example – without putting the safety of the airspace at risk. The research conducted today will ensure that once UAS are integrated into the national airspace, the proper safety measures will already be thoroughly tested and ready to put in place.
AUVSI's 7,500-plus members are dedicated not only to the advancement of unmanned systems, but also to ensuring this technology is used safely. AUVSI has seen first-hand the tremendous possibilities for UAS in government, industry and education. With the continued support of Know Before You Fly and the continued engagement of both experienced and new UAS operators, we can ensure a bright future for this technology and safe airspace for all.
Read more at International Airport Review.
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United Way To Open Innovation Grant Application
by Sam Lancaster | Jan 24, 2022 | News
Johnson City, TN – January 24, 2022 – United Way of East TN Highlands is set to make $30,000 available to local nonprofits through Social Innovation Grants in 2022.
For a second straight year, United Way of East TN Highlands is looking to award three grants at $10,000 each out of their Social Innovation Fund. The fund was created in 2020 with a private donation that was designated specifically to drive social innovation in the region. It is used to support new programs aimed to meet social needs by filling gaps in our community related to health, education, or financial stability.
"Many of our local nonprofit organizations have had to shift the way they do things, make changes their programs to keep their clients safe and healthy. We want to support them as they find innovative ways to solve old and new issues facing our community," said Leslie Salling, President & CEO of United Way of East TN Highlands.
This year's grant process will be very similar to last year's. Applications will be available online on February 1, 2022, and due March 18, 2022. They will be reviewed by a committee of volunteers, who will narrow down the applications to an estimated six potential winners. These six finalists will participate in a live pitch competition at the Social Innovation Pitch Night in May. A panel of judges and the audience will vote on three programs to take home the $10,000 grants.
"I'm looking forward to all of the ideas that our community members have. We have so many people who are looking to help those who need it most, and I'm happy that we're able to be a part of it through funding these grants," said Abraham McIntyre, Community Impact Coordinator at United Way of East TN Highlands.
Nonprofit or community organizations with programs less than 2 years old are eligible to apply. You must be a 501(c)3 or covered under one to apply.
More information including 2021 grant recipients can be found online at www.unitedwayetnh.org/innovation.
The United Way of East TN Highlands established the Social Innovation Fund in 2020 with $85,000 of donor designated funds. The fund will be used to support new programs aimed to meet social needs by filling gaps in our community related to health, education, or financial stability. Nonprofits or community organizations with programs less than 2 years old are eligible to apply. The Social Innovation Fund is fully funded through United Way of East TN Highlands.


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Q: How to detect if a process is running for the current logged-in user? Environment - C#, .net 4.0, VS 2010
Hello, I have written a simple shell replacement for Windows. The shell is launched automatically when users log in. The normal Windows "explorer.exe" is launched when users exit my shell.
Now, when users exit (and to properly support this) I need to be able to check if "explorer.exe" is running for the current logged-in user. This prevents the code from unnecessarily launching it again, which results in a "Windows Explorer" application window.
I have seen countless examples of how to check and see if a process is running...but none to see if it is running for the current logged-in user.
The code below will check to see if "explorer.exe" is already running and will start it if it isn't. But there are situations when this code will test positive when it doesn't need to!
For example, when using fast-user switching...Another user is logged in to the machine and, as a result, "explorer.exe" shows in the process list. But, while "explorer.exe" is running, it is NOT running for the current logged-in user! So when my shell exits, the code tests positive, and "explorer.exe" is not launched. The user is left with a black screen and no shell!
So, how can I mod the code below to test if "explorer.exe" is running for the current logged-in user?
Process[] Processes = Process.GetProcessesByName("explorer");
if (Processes.Length == 0)
{
   string ExplorerShell = string.Format("{0}\\{1}", Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("WINDIR"), "explorer.exe");
   System.Diagnostics.Process prcExplorerShell = new System.Diagnostics.Process();
   prcExplorerShell.StartInfo.FileName = ExplorerShell;
   prcExplorerShell.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = true;
   prcExplorerShell.Start();
}

A: You could get SessionID from your process and then query Processes and get Explorer instance that have the same SessionID, let's say that your program is named "NewShell" :
  Process myProc = Process.GetProcesses().FirstOrDefault(pp => pp.ProcessName.StartsWith("NewShell"));
  Process myExplorer = Process.GetProcesses().FirstOrDefault(pp => pp.ProcessName == "explorer" && pp.SessionId == myProc.SessionId);

  if (myExplorer == null)
    StartExplorer()

btw. if you use ProcessName.StartsWith("NewShell") instead of ProcessName == "NewShell" then it will work under VS debugger also (it adds vshost to the exe)


Long live the Australian Native Posy Jar. No really, these natives will outlast all others due to their hardy nature. An Art Stems specialty, and house favourite, these will surely impress for weeks to come.


HOW SMART ARE THE SMARTPHONES?
New Accepted Article: A. Amanatiadis and S. A. Chatzichristofis, "HOW SMART ARE THE SMARTPHONES? BRIDGING THE MARKETING AND IT GAP", «IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine», IEEE, Accepted for Publication, 2014. The term "smart" has become wid… → Read More: HOW SMART ARE THE SMARTPHONES?


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Kamil Nożyński, ps. Saful (ur. 22 września 1983 w Nowym Dworze Mazowieckim) – polski aktor, raper i wokalista zespołu Dixon37.

Biografia
Jak sam podaje urodził się w Nowym Dworze Mazowieckim, choć czasem w przestrzeni medialnej pojawia się informacja, że urodził się w Warszawie.

Jest wokalistą zespołu Dixon37. Z grupą Dixon37 wydał trzy płyty: "Lot na całe życie" (2008), "Oznz" (2013), "KZK" (2016) – każda z nich uzyskała status "Złotej Płyty".

Jesienią 2018 zadebiutował jako aktor w serialu HBO Ślepnąc od świateł. Zagra również uciekiniera w filmie słowackiej produkcji Správa – The Report.

22 czerwca 2020 roku miał premierę jego solowy singiel "Cyberreal" a 11 grudnia 2020 wydał z raperem ReTo utwór LC500.

24 września 2021 roku miał premierę jego pierwszy solowy krążek zatytułowany "Krok w chmurach".

Filmografia

 2018: Ślepnąc od świateł jako Kuba Nitecki
 2019: Správa – The Report jako uciekinier
 2021: Lokatorka jako policjant

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Linki zewnętrzne

Polscy raperzy
Polscy aktorzy telewizyjni
Polscy aktorzy filmowi
Ludzie urodzeni w Nowym Dworze Mazowieckim
Urodzeni w 1983

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Normally, whenever I make a request shop, I have a limited time for it to stay open.
alot of developers, and I just hate that theres barely any space.
you are always free to come back and request them.
If you like my work (request wise) i'd love for you to spread the word about my site.
Since its now detatched from the actual IMVU site, its hard for me to get new requesters.
Thank you all for your support, patience and love.
through all that it may be, i'm excited to take on the challenge and to make you all happy!


North Yarmouth Academy senior Joshuah Chapman has made a verbal commitment to attend and play Division I hockey at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Chapman will first spend a year as a post-graduate and a year playing junior hockey. Chapman scored 61 goals and had 82 assists in 108 games with the Panthers. He was a three-year captain and made the Holt All-Conference team twice.
Seacoast Soccer has organized a fundraiser run for former North Yarmouth Academy boys' soccer coach Martyn Keen, who is battling esophageal cancer. The "Miles for Martyn" run will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., beginning on the game fields adjacent to the Hannaford's near the Back Cove in Portland. FMI, https://www.facebook.com/Miles-for-Martyn-822760851191561/ or gofund.me/2729vkc.
Ziggy's Running Camp for boys and girls in grades 5-12 will begin Monday and run through Friday, July 1. The comprehensive five-day cross country camp is directed by Waynflete coach and Maine Running Hall of Famer Brian "Ziggy" Gillespie. FMI, 774-5721 or waynflete.org/summertime.


Out of the 81 teams that participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Brunswick on May 20 and 21, the Lisbon Credit Union was the 2nd highest fundraising team. Led by Captains Kristi Foss and Amanda Booker, the group contributed $6,400 to the fight against cancer.
Achieving this fundraising level earned the Credit Union a Gold status. The team has participated in the event for three years now and achieved a Bronze status in 2009 and a Silver status in 2010. Assistant Manager Lorraine Turcotte was also honored as the event's 2nd highest individual fundraiser with a total of $1,600. There were over 700 participants that walked the track and fundraised for the overnight event.
The team would like to thank everyone who contributed to the various fundraisers over the past couple of months. Donations are still being accepted so contact either Kristi Foss or Amanda Booker for more information.


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Infrastructure poised for global recovery
Listed infrastructure assets have been able to ride out the low point of last year and are poised for any recovery that is set to come.
Listed infrastructure investments are likely to rebound rapidly from any post-COVID-19 market recovery, with many suffering no impact at all and continuing to generate income for investors even during the lowest points of 2020, according to a boutique Australian fund manager.
4D Infrastructure chief investment officer and global portfolio manager Sarah Shaw said listed infrastructure had played its part as a defensive asset when markets declined in early to mid-2020, but had significant growth ahead due to a number of overlapping themes.
"The opportunity lies in the fact that infrastructure is hard to replace, but in many countries needs to be replaced or upgraded, alongside a global increase in population, including the middle class in developing and emerging markets, and a greater focus on environmental and climate-related issues," Shaw explained.
"These are thematics that offer growth while being defensive and COVID-19 has not changed those, but rather enhanced the opportunity set available to investors."
She pointed out these macro themes combined with low interest rates had created a perfect storm for infrastructure companies, which were able to borrow larger amounts at lower rates and could embark on more projects.
The fund manager invested in two categories of assets – regulated utilities and user-pays assets – as the former offered ongoing returns during downturns and the latter tapped into consumer demand during rising markets, and this benefited 4D Infrastructure during the past year, she added.
This was evident in the difference between market performance and earnings, according to Shaw, who pointed out that while the MSCI World Index had recovered from its March low point by the end of the year, and was up 5.8 per cent at year end, 4D's investment universe was down around 12 per cent. Conversely, however, earnings for the MSCI had contracted by nearly 20 per cent over that same period, while infrastructure earnings remained flat.
"That is a net gain for listed infrastructure and it is an equity investment, so was slammed by the indiscriminate sell-off in March 2020, but because of the underlying defensive assets, earnings remained strong," she said.
"Regulated utilities are immune to investment cycles and our investment guidance for that sector remained unchanged last year because there is a regulated return on investment, and the need for these assets will remain high because there is a limit on how quickly they can be replaced," she continued.
"User-pays assets, such as toll roads and airports, which are tied to cycles, will also rebound in any recovery as they will be exposed to the pent-up demand for travel and anything that was pushed down is already geared to bounce back."


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After winning competitions at the local and regional levels, Rancho students advanced to the finals in Louisville, Kentucky from May 22-24.
Prior to the nationals, students at Rancho competed at the local level in the National History Bee with amazing results. Only five students can represent a site, all of which must score above a certain level in order to be considered for Regionals, which were held on March 9. Rancho sent a full roster to compete against other schools from all over Southern California and each other in the buzzer- based question rounds. The students who gained the most points through the four rounds were then qualified to go on to Nationals held in Louisville, Kentucky, where they competed against the best from every state.


7/8″ Diameter Gem Cut (Facetted) Glass Jewel Reflector for Vintage Schwinn & Antique Ballooner Tank Bicycle racks & fenders. Available in 7 colors: Amber, Blue, Green, Red, Clear, Clear Rainbow (Polarized), and Yellow.
This is a 7/8″ Gem Cut Glass Jewel Reflector in 7 colors: Your Choice of Amber, Blue, Green, Red, Clear, Clear Rainbow (Polarized), and Yellow. Cool Gem Cut or Facetted face Glass Jewel Reflectors. These were used on Schwinn balloon tire 9 and 6 Hole Racks and Other Vintage Bicycle Racks. Also used on Antique Automobile and Motorcycle Licence plates. The reflector has a #10 threaded mount stud, that is 5/8″ long, comes with a nut, and mounts to a 3/16″ hole. The photos were taken with the reflectors reflecting Light, you can see the color and brilliance, when not in direct light the reflectors are a deeper Antique Color. A Beautiful Glass Reflector to accent your Antique Schwinn Bicycle and Other Vintage Cruiser Bikes.
Reproduction of a Deluxe Schwinn Black Phantom Bicycle Glass Reflector that mounts to your rear fender. Stylish, Great for your Antique Vintage Schwinn Cruiser or Custom Chopper Bicycle.
This is a New Reproduction of a Schwinn Black Phantom rear reflector. Nice Chrome, Construction and Glass Reflector. The Reflector was used prewar and post war deluxe Schwinn ballooner bikes like the : Phantom, B-6, Panther, and Autocycle. The reflector mounts to your rear fender with 2 bolts. Nice look and performance for your vintage bicycle restoration.


Some blockages don't want to budge with traditional means. These drain and sewer blockages are often one of the most frustrating plumbing problems that a homeowner or business owner deals with.
The temperature is starting to rise, and you know what that means. Snow melt. With snow melt comes issues with water in the basement, which also means you are going to be running your sump pump more often.
Whether there's a soft whistling or an ear-piercing shriek coming from the toilet as it refills, the sound can certainly cause alarm. Indeed, the sound means that there's a problem that needs repair. Here's the reason why the toilet whistles after flushing and how to correct it: The Cause of the Whistling Toilet The..


Release the little people! There's loads going on in Cambridgeshire this Easter to stop the kids from climbing the walls- here's your Muddy guide.
They're coming out! The loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops across Cambs and beyond in the next few weeks.


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import os, sys
from setuptools import setup
from setuptools.extension import Extension
from glob import glob

with open('README.rst') as readme_file:
    readme = readme_file.read()

with open('HISTORY.rst') as history_file:
    history = history_file.read()

requirements = [
    #'Click>=6.0',
    #'numpy',
    #'matplotlib',
    #'scipy',
    #'pandas',
    #'ipython',
]

test_requirements = [
    # TODO: put package test requirements here
]

setup(
    name='sfg2d',
    version='0.6.0',
    description="Python Toolkit for Analsys of 2d-sfg spectra",
    long_description=readme + '\n\n' + history,
    author="Malte Deiseroth",
    author_email='deiseroth@mpip-mainz.mpgs.de',
    url='https://github.com/deisi/sfg2d',
    packages=[
        'sfg2d',
        'sfg2d.data',
        'sfg2d.data.calib',
        'sfg2d.io',
        'sfg2d.utils',
    ],
    package_dir={'sfg2d':
                 'sfg2d'},
    entry_points={
        'console_scripts': [
            'sfg2d=sfg2d.cli:main'
        ]
    },
    package_data={
        'sfg2d': ['data/calib/params_Ne_670.npy']
    },
    include_package_data=True,
    install_requires=requirements,
    license="MIT license",
    zip_safe=False,
    keywords='sfg2d',
    classifiers=[
        'Development Status :: 2 - Pre-Alpha',
        'Intended Audience :: Scientists',
        'License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License',
        'Natural Language :: English',
        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5',
    ],
    test_suite='tests',
    tests_require=test_requirements,
)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


It's worse than we feared. The latest National Assessment of Education Progress Test shows the current crop of elementary and secondary school students to be largely illiterate when it comes to good old-fashioned civics. You know, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and the basics of our system of self-governance.
A mere 26 percent of high school seniors, many of whom have reached voting age, are considered well-versed enough to make reasonable, informed choices at the polls.
One-third of those seniors lack even a basic understanding of how government is run.
One-third of the fourth- and eighth-graders tested below that basic level. And only 6 percent of eighth-graders could give two reasons why countries benefit from having a constitution.
An incredibly shocking 9 percent of the 12th-graders could list two - just two, mind you - ways that our grand Democratic Republic benefits from the active participation of its citizenry. Diane Ravitch, a Department of Education official during the Bush administration, sits on the board of the nationwide group established by Congress to oversee the testing. She told The Associated Press that the results are a warning of the serious lack of American civic education. It should be noted that Ms. Ravitch is not bemoaning necessarily how civics is taught but that it seems to be taught less and less if taught at all.
And how did the Clinton administration react? Education Secretary Richard W. Riley, citing a 25-percent ``proficiency'' rate for high school seniors, said he was pleased.
Dire should be considered the consequences for a civics-illiterate nation. It is a breeding ground for socialism, statism and, yes, even despotism. After all, if a growing number of our next generation of leaders has little or no concept of the fundamental republicanism on which our nation rests, upon what foundation will it rely when it inherits leadership's mantle?
We would proffer that the generation now coming of age is not the first to be civics-impaired. Those not having a solid civics core have become the parents, teachers, and leaders who are obviously none too disposed to impart a curriculum for which they had substandard instruction themselves. And therein lies the tragedy.
We have become a nation in which those who don't know better but should are the role models for a generation that deserves to know better and could. Should we allow this vicious cycle to infect just one more succeeding generation, the republic as we know it - or should know it - is doomed.
QUIZ U.S. CONGRESS, SENATORS, PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, ATTORNEYS WHO CALL THE UNITED STATES, "A DEMOCRACY," IN PRINT, TOO.
The Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) today announced that a three-judge panel in the eastern District of Virginia has unanimously determined that the Clinton administration's plan for the next census is illegal.
SLF President Matthew J. Glavin called the ruling "a critical step in ensuring that representative democracy will survive for the next generation of Americans."
A special three-judge federal panel in Virginia today announced in a unanimous 3-0 decision that the Clinton plan to use statistical sampling rather than the "actual Enumeration" head count mandated by the U.S. Constitution violates federal law prohibiting the use of sampling for purposes of determining population for apportioning members of Congress among the states.
The Fourth Circuit's decision underscores the unanimous decision reached last month by a three-judge federal panel in Washington, D. C. The decision marks the second time in as many months that federal courts have declared the Clinton plan illegal.
"The Founding Fathers would be proud of the efforts to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States in the critical duty of apportioning political power among the states," said Glavin.
"The dangerous and short-sighted political attack on our republic, which has now been outlawed twice by the federal courts, means that President Clinton and Commerce Secretary Daley must stop spending public money on illegal sampling, period. If necessary, we will go to court again to force them to stop this illegal and arrogant disregard of the law.
"Indeed, the court affirmed today that we live under the rule of law, with a Constitution that says what it means and means what it says," said Glavin.
"On behalf of the Republic, I want to thank the hundreds of men and women across America who bravely stepped forward to help us defend this pillar of representative democracy."
Filed Feb. 12, the SLF lawsuit includes 16 plaintiffs from 14 states, including U.S. Rep. Bob Barr (R-Ga.), as well as four county governments. The U. S. Justice Department is expected to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the appeal is expected to be heard later this fall.
The Southeastern Legal Foundation, founded in 1976, is an Atlanta-based public interest law firm with more than 100,000 annual supporters nationwide.


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Q: How can I overload a function with multiple bracket-slots so f[a][b] and f[a] can coexist? Maybe this is not even possible:
I want to create a function f that can have two input brackets like:
f[a_][b_:1]:= a*b

and alternatively just one input bracket:
f[a_]:= a

But with overloading the definitions the second definition interferes with the first definition, because the pattern f[a_] is replaced in a expression like:
In:
f[2][3]

Out:
2[3]

with the result of f[2] (in this case)
Of course, I could use just one bracket slot like f[a_,b_:1], instead of f[a_][b_:1], but thats not the point.
So i am asking for an optional bracket slot. Is that possible?
(BTW, I dont know the correct name of the []-Pattern, and called it bracket slot)

A: In the Standard Evaluation Sequence the heads of expressions are evaluated first:

*

*If the expression is a raw object (e.g., Integer, String, etc.), leave it unchanged.

*Evaluate the head h of the expression.

*Evaluate each element of the expression in turn ...
Therefore since f[1] is the head of f[1][2] it will evaluate if it has a definition that matches.  This is unavoidable in standard evaluation.  To get around this requires Stack trickery that Leonid illustrated here.  It works on the principle that f is the head of f[1] itself and is therefore evaluated first of all.
Here is a meta-function to automate his method:
SetAttributes[deepDefine, HoldAll]

deepDefine[s_Symbol, LHS_, RHS_] :=
  s :=
   With[{stack = Stack[_]},
    With[{fcallArgs = Cases[stack, HoldForm[LHS] :> RHS]},
     (First@fcallArgs &) & /; fcallArgs =!= {}
    ]
   ]

We now apply it like this:
ClearAll[f]

deepDefine[f, f[a_][b_: 1], a*b]

f[a_] := a

Test:
f[x]
f[x][y]
f[z][]

x

x y

z


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East County Magazine presents East County Fest!
Saturday, August 25th 6-10 p.m.
Thanks to our restaurants & wineries: Farmer's Table, Red Lobster, Cucina Baslica, Lemon Grove Bakery, Giardino's Neighborhood Cucina, Downtown Café, Por Favor, Café 67, San Pasqual Winery, Granite Lion Cellars, Casi di Cielo Winery, Campo Creek Winery, Brew Coffee Spot, & more.


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GeekMom's Own Fran Wilde Publishes First Collection of Poetry and Illustration
Fran Wilde started writing for us here at GeekMom back in 2013. Since then, she's explored so many avenues of art, literature, illustrated journals, exciting educational opportunities, and more. Now, she's an award-winning author who just continues to dazzle us with her wide array of talents.
Her newest book, coming out tomorrow, is her first collection of poetry and illustration, called Clock Star Rose Spine. She's going on virtual tour!
Kickstarter Creators Photo by Bryan Derballa
I'll be reviewing it in the near future, but, in the meantime, the press release says it best.
Clock Star Rose Spine brings together both previously and never-before-published poems in a collection illuminated with whimsical fountain pen illustrations. Wilde explores family histories, feminism, visual art, disability, mythology, and of course the sea with tangible yearning and keen insight.
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Poems in this collection include those previously published in Uncanny Magazine, Fireside, Who Will Speak for America (Temple University Press), and Resist: Tales from a Future Worth Fighting For (Broad Reach Publishing). Other works include those completed during the author's time as the Artist in Residence at Kickstarter.
Fran Wilde is the double-Nebula award winning author of seven novels for children and adults, as well as numerous short stories, reviews, and essays that cross literary and genre boundaries. Trained as an artist, jeweler, programmer, and poet, Fran received her MFA in poetry from Warren Wilson College and an MA in interaction design from University of Baltimore. She is the genre fiction concentration director at Western Colorado University. This is her first collection of poetry and illustration.
The virtual tour for Clock Star Rose Spine begins with a launch party hosted by Main Point Books in Wayne, Pennsylvania on August 24. Check out the full virtual tour at lanternfishpress.com/clock-star-rose-spine.
I can't wait to see Clock Star Rose Spine in person, and to see all of Fran's neat illustrations. Don't forget to check her out on Instagram and on her website.
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The Syntactic Preferences of Adolf Hitler in His Declaration of War on Poland
by Margaret Hodges Eskew (Author)
Monographs XIV, 185 Pages
Series: History and Language, Volume 1
This linguistic investigation into the form of Hitler's language reveals the wide range of Hitler's linguistic prowess, identifies definite structural preferences, refutes several popular myths surrounding Hitler's language competency, suggests possible correlations between form and communicative intent, and contributes to the inventory of rhetorical devices. A culmination of over a decade of interdisciplinary research into the emergence of Hitler as dictator of Germany, the preconditions, and the ensuing effects on Germany, this book is a direct outgrowth of a course on the literature of the Third Reich, which Professor Eskew instituted in the late Seventies at Dillard University in New Orleans. Professor Eskew also provides a scholarly and critical review of literature in the field, accompanied by an extensive bibliography of more than 200 references to the language of Hitler and to selected studies on syntax.
XIV, 185
New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt/M., Oxford, Wien, 2000. XIV, 185 pp.
Margaret Hodges Eskew (Author)
The Author: A veteran teacher, author, and administrator of language programs, Margaret Hodges Eskew received a B.A. in German from the University of New Orleans, an M.A. in German Literature from Tulane, and a Ph.D. in German from Georgetown. Currently teaching German in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages at Tulane University in New Orleans, Professor Eskew is the former Chair of Languages at Xavier University in New Orleans. She also served as Founding Director for the Center for Intercultural Studies and the International Leadership Academy at Xavier University. Professor Eskew served on the Louisiana Task Force for Cultural Diversity, chaired the Congress-Bundestag Selection Committee for over a decade, and for five years was president of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German. A Fulbright scholar, Professor Eskew instituted the major of German at Dillard University, and developed a course on the literature of the Third Reich, the impetus for this book. She also translated for the late Horst Bienek, chronicler of German World War II experiences.


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Why is the Grateful Dead like USSOUTHCOM when it comes to open government?
February 25, 2010 By Rob Pinkerton
Despite contemporary wisdom that traditional journalism is in decline, the 150+ year-old publication known as The Atlantic hasn't lost its edge for writing substantive and thoughtful news commentary. I love this month's article, Management Secrets of the Grateful Dead, where Joshua Green argues that the Grateful Dead pioneered Internet business models before there was an Internet.
If you are interested in understanding how open and collaborative communities form across distances, look to the legions of Deadheads who connected, followed and enabled one of the most culturally and financially successful bands in history. The Grateful Dead gave their music away for free and it elevated demand, innovation and participation.
This same phenomenon is what the Obama Administration is striving for with open government – give the data away freely and allow innovation and participation to follow.
What I liked best about the Grateful Dead analogy and its application to open government is the concept of 'strategic improvisation.' The Dead thrived and survived for decades by constantly improvising on their strategy, which they could do because their openness enabled a unique flexibility. They were responsive to their fans and changing business conditions in the same way we hope government can be responsive to citizens and changing agency mission conditions. Strategic improvisation is a critical concept to embrace. The Grateful Dead contradicted industry practice and forfeited major revenue streams by allowing their loyal fan base to tape live performances, but it generated even greater success through community adoption.
So what does this have to do with the U.S. Military's Southern Command? USSOUTHCOM certainly doesn't come to mind when thinking about the Grateful Dead or open government … or disaster relief for that matter. But recently United States Southern Command contradicted strict interpretation of mission strategy when it decided to re-purpose its cloud based Defense Connect Online system as a local emergency response platform within hours after the Haiti earthquake. USSOUTHCOM's collaborative and adaptive response harnessed critical resources and expertise to the region more quickly than anyone thought possible.
Aneesh Chopra described the inspirational response as "a function of commonwealth that is the foundation of open government." He made these remarks during his keynote at the State of the Union for Technology event Tuesday, coincidentally hosted by the Atlantic (and not so coincidentally sponsored by Adobe). Aneesh did not use the term strategic improvisation or cite the Grateful Dead, but the significance of the behavior is the same. USSOUTHCOM is not trained for earthquake response, they provide force protection and logistics support in the southern region of the globe. But the community and technology they have developed to support their core mission made them well suited to adapt to the changing mission requirements of the region.
When government agencies begin to view their community as an improvisational amplifier of their mission strategy, great things can happen. I doubt USSOUTHCOM or Chopra would expect to find parity with the Grateful Dead, but if the traditionally conservative management consultants are finding value there, then why not? To borrow from the title of the Grateful Dead's popular album, open government through strategic improvisation could become an American Beauty.
You can read more about Defense Connect Online here. I recorded a brief video of my thoughts on Chopra's keynote at the Atlantic event here:
About Rob Pinkerton
Rob Pinkerton is the Director of Government Solutions for Adobe Systems where he has responsibility for Adobe's enterprise go-to-market and solutions development strategies for global government. Rob has 18 years experience in government and technology. He has worked in County, City, State and Federal levels of government including as an emergency medical response technician in Virginia, a law clerk in the City of Baltimore, and as Legislative Council in the United States Senate during the 104th-106th Congress. Prior to joining Adobe, Rob was Vice President of Product Management for LexisNexis's Enterprise Data Fusion Product which was developed for U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies to perform complex data analysis. For 5 years, Rob worked for Siebel Systems (now part of Oracle Corp) as Director of the Global Public Sector product business where he was responsible for Siebel's second fastest growing product line and over 200 global public sector customers using enterprise case management and CRM. Rob has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from the University of Baltimore, a BA in economics, political science and history from the University of Richmond and has a patent for co-inventing a system for processing intelligence information (held by Oracle). Rob lives in McLean, Virginia with his wife and 2 sons.
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Relocating a house is an extensive process. First comes the house lifting, then the actual moving, and finally the setting down on a new foundation on a new property. The bad news is each step involves a plethora of factors to consider as well as special equipment to carry out the process. The good news is with the right professional to help you, relocating a house can actually be relatively easy as well as cheaper and more environmentally conscientious than building a new house.
Do you love your current house and just need a new location, or have you found the perfect house but the seller requires its removal off the property? If your emotions are involved and you can't bear to say goodbye to a house, this option is for you. Do you have a great plot of land but don't want to waste resources on building an entirely new house? For the environmentally conscientious, this is the ultimate recycling. Do you have the house and land but need to bring the two together in the cheapest possible way? If you're on a budget, hiring professionals in house lifting and moving can be the cheapest option.
Professionals make this complicated process easier. They'll make sure it's a possible option for you, taking into consideration factors such as necessary permits, size, weight, distance between house and plot, and all other possible hindrances on the road. They will have the advanced equipment and experience to move your home with the utmost care. And afterwards, you'll have that home you love, you'll have achieved the ultimate recycling project, and you'll have saved money.
Relocating a house is not always an option, but if it's an option for you, take it into consideration. It may seem like an enormous undertaking, but with the right professionals and tools to perform the house lifting and moving, it could be the perfect opportunity for you.


What's New at Solcon Industries?
The Next Generation of Motor Soft Starters! Come visit us at this year's Hannover Messe 2016 conference, Hall 11, Stand B32. As every year, the Solcon team looks forward to welcoming you, whether you are already a partner or a first time visitor to Solcon Industries. This year, Solcon will be displaying the newest addition to the Digital, Heavy Duty Medium Voltage Soft Starter, discover our PowerStart HRVS-DN – Next Generation of Motor Soft Starters. Don't miss viewing the technologically advanced, first of its kind, IGBT based Medium Voltage Soft Starter, The DriveStart. Also on display, will be Solcon's full line of Low Voltage Soft Starters, the iStarts, ranging 17–1100A.
Solcon Hands-on Seminar Another successful hands-on seminar was conducted in February 2016 by Solcon's Colombian distributor in Bogota, Electricas Bogota. The seminar took place at Electricas Bogota's facilities and covered Solcon's advanced solutions using Low Voltage Soft Starters, both analog and digital. Clients from various relevant industries enjoyed a practical hand-on session using Solcon's extended line of iStarts ranging from 17 – 1100A, 208 – 690V. Solcon continuous to encourages distributors worldwide to conduct and participate in these types of customer friendly activities that help promote excellent customer service, innovative solutions and brand awareness.
HRVS-DN controlled by PROFIBUS communication for the Water Industry – Desalination Plant The HRVS-DN Medium Voltage Soft Starter can be used to start a single motor or to control the start of several motors in sequence. Using the Multi-Start feature saves space and reduces construction and installation costs provided the soft starter is selected correctly.
In a recent successful installation by Mekorot Development & Enterprise, using three of Solcon Industries HRVS-DN 250A 11000V Soft Starters, with activated and controlled by PROFIBUS Communication, were installed for high pressure pumps at a desalination plant in Cyprus, which received the desalination plant license for 25 years.
Additionally, 23 advanced Solcon motor protection and control relays for electrical motors, models MPS3000, MPS6 and TPR6 , were installed in the Low Voltage network. The plants HMI system used MODBUS Communication to monitor these relays.
Solcon worked closely with the local integrator and the facilities' engineers to design a system that would leverage the existing infrastructure, the factory's future needs and complement the integrator's electrical equipment.
The durability and reliability of Solcon's Soft Starters provided a complete, simple, and cost effective motor starting and protection solution.


A $4 million dollar manufacturing company lost a significant piece of business.
Lacking forward looking financial tools, the company had no visibility on the steps needed to work their way out of the situation.
Lender, caught by surprise, was very uncomfortable and let the ownership know they were considering calling the note.
The three partners in the business had varying degrees of understanding of the severity of the situation.
Costs, including owners comp, far exceeded the available revenue generating significant losses.
Payables were stretched and vendors were becoming nervous because of broken promises.
For several months, in a misguided effort to put up a positive front, a few days of the next month's revenue was recorded early. As a result, in the month this was stopped, only 10 days of revenue was available to record.
A Part-time Lauber Business Partner with the right experience was engaged to get arms around the situation, identify the facts and develop tools to communicate with all stakeholders.
An assumption driven financial model including cash forecast was created to form the basis for a work-out plan.
The model was used to make the expense cuts necessary to get back to profitability operation.
The financial model along with a 13 week cash forecast were used as the basis for a communication plan to keep the external stakeholders informed on the status of the reorganization.
The Lauber Business Partner completed a weekly review of the backlog to determine the optimum level of staffing for the following week. Based on this analysis, staffing was determined based on available work.
The company survived and the lenders, investors and all vendors were paid.
Able to deliver on promises, the company slowly regained credibility.
With the new financial tools in place, management slowly changed from a reactive to a proactive culture.
Regaining confidence in the prospect of a steady paycheck, key employees stuck with the company.
The owners maintained their job and investment.