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Polyester hydrogels with swelling properties controlled by the polymer architecture, molecular weight, and crosslinking agent
Finne, Anna
KTH, Superseded Departments, Polymer Technology.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1922-128X
Albertsson, Ann-Christine
KTH, Superseded Departments, Polymer Technology.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8696-9143
2003 (English)In: Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, ISSN 0887-624X, E-ISSN 1099-0518, Vol. 41, no 9, p. 1296-1305Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Hydrogels of poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) and hydrogels of block copolymers of poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) and poly(L-lactide) were synthesized. Both star-shaped polymers and linear polymers were polymerized with ring-opening polymerization and crosslinked in situ with a tetrafunctional acid chloride (1,2,3,4-cyclopentane tetracarboxylic acid chloride) or a difunctional acid chloride (succinyl chloride). Different network architectures were synthesized in this way. The initial monomer concentrations and the molecular weights of the macromonomers were also altered. The networks were characterized with H-1 NMR and differential scanning calorimetry, and the swelling abilities of the different hydrogels were investigated in water and dichloromethane. The ratio of the monomer to the crosslinking agent was assessed by the quantification of the signal intensities in the H-1 NMR spectra of the swelled network and agreed with the theoretical crosslinking density. Both the homopolymers of 1,5-dioxepan-2-one and the copolymers of 1,5-dioxepan-2-one and L-lactide swelled to a high degree in water. The swelling properties of the materials could be varied over a broad range by changes in the architecture, molecular weight, and content of the precursor in the network. Star-shaped poly(1,5-dioxepan-2-one) crosslinked with a difunctional acid chloride had the highest degree of swelling among the different homopolymer hydrogels. This network also had the lowest glass-transition temperature because of the flexible units in the structure. The same trends found for the homopolymer hydrogels were also seen in the hydrogels with block copolymers. The hydrogels swelled enormously in dichloromethane, and as in water, the star-shaped copolymer crosslinked with a difunctional acid chloride had the highest degree of swelling.
hydrogels, architecture, polyesters, crosslinking, swelling, RING-EXPANSION POLYMERIZATION, POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL), EPSILON-CAPROLACTONE, L-LACTIDE, MACROCYCLIC POLYMERIZATION, BIODEGRADABLE NETWORKS, OPENING POLYMERIZATION, POLYLACTONES, 1, 5-DIOXEPAN-2-ONE, INITIATORS
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-13189DOI: 10.1002/pola.10682ISI: 000182114700012OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-13189DiVA, id: diva2:321697
1. Novel Possibilities for Advanced Molecular Structure Design for Polymers and Networks
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Novel Possibilities for Advanced Molecular Structure Design for Polymers and Networks
KTH, Superseded Departments, Polymer Technology.
Synthetic and degradable polymers are an attractive choicein many areas, since it is possible to control the way in whichthey are manufactured; more specifically, pathways tomanipulate the architecture, the mechanical properties and thedegradation times have been identified. In this work,L-lactide, 1,5-dioxepan-2-one and ε-caprolactone were usedas monomers to synthesize polymers with different architecturesby ring-opening polymerization. By using novel initiators,triblock copolymers, functionalized linear macromonomers andstar-shaped aliphatic polyesters with well-defined structureshave been synthesized. To synthesize triblock copolymers,cyclic germanium initiators were studied. The polymerizationproceeded in a controlled manner although the reaction rateswere low. To introduce functionality into the polymer backbone,functionalized cyclic tin alkoxides were prepared and used asinitiators. During the insertion-coordination polymerization,the initiator fragment consisting mainly of a double bond wasincorporated into the polymer backbone. The double bond wasalso successfully epoxidized and this gave unique possibilitiesof synthesizing graft polymers with precise spacing. Themacromonomer technique is a very effective method for producingwell-defined graft polymers. Spirocyclic tin initiators weresynthesized and used to construct star-shaped polymers. Thestar-shaped polymers were subsequently crosslinked in apolycondensation reaction. These crosslinked structures swelledin water, and swelling tests showed that by changing thestructure of the hydrogel network, the degree of swelling canbe altered. A first evaluation of the surface characteristicsof the linear triblock copolymers was also performed. AFManalysis of the heat-treated surfaces revealed nanometer-scalefibers and tests showed that keratinocytes were able to growand proliferate on these surfaces.
ring-opening polymerization, coordination-insertion, germanium, cyclic tin alkoxides, spirocyclic initiators, poly(L-lactide), poly(1, 5-dioxepan-2-one), triblock, star-shaped, network, functionalization, morphology, AFM
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-3623 (URN)91-7283-577-X (ISBN)
Finne, AnnaAlbertsson, Ann-Christine
Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry


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Victor Porcelli
Letter In Support of Graduate Students Passes on Student Government Floor
Student Government came out in support of graduate students whose healthcare costs were affected by a university decision to consolidate two plans.
Victor Porcelli and Jared Peraglia
Graduate students are raising concerns over taxation for being a member of GSOC. (WSN File Photo)
A letter presented at the Student Senators Council last week in support of graduate students affected by NYU's consolidation of healthcare plans passed before the Student Government Assembly on Thursday.
Last summer, fully-funded graduate students in the Graduate School of Arts and Science were notified that their healthcare plan would change. The former Graduate Student Health Insurance plan would be consolidated with NYU's Comprehensive plan. The consolidation resulted in a $10 increase in co-pays, as well as 90 — instead of 100-percent coverage of certain tests, including X-rays and durable medical devices at the Student Health Center.
Since then, the university has battled the Graduate Student Organizing Committee, which has claimed that the change violates its contract. On Jan. 16, arbitration occurred, during which a third party heard arguments from both sides. In the coming months, a decision will be made on whether or not NYU indeed violated GSOC's contract.
The letter proposed by Senator-at-Large for graduate students Christopher VanDemark and Senator-at-Large and Chairperson of the Graduate Affairs Committee Amber D. Eden was written in support of GSOC, wishing them a favorable outcome in the arbitration process.
In its original emails to students about the consolidation of the plans, the university asserted that it was required to do so by the New York State Department of Financial Services, something a spokesperson at the agency denied. The university's misrepresentation of the truth further highlighted a lack of transparency the SGA's letter referenced.
"The practice of concealing backroom discussions from those with the most at stake is not only poor governance, it is unjust and untenable," the letter reads.
The letter criticized the university for not informing students when they first found out that the plans would need to change and for not including GSOC in the process of deciding how to proceed.
VanDemark said he was gratified that the letter passed unanimously with just one abstention.
"I look forward to hearing back from administration on this important issue," VanDemark wrote in a message WSN.
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Laura Linney And Cynthia Nixon On Acting, Aging, And Empathy
Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon are attempting a rare feat on Broadway: They're switching roles every performance. In the Manhattan Theatre Club's revival of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, the actors alternate between playing the lead role (the cunning, assertive Regina Giddens) and a supporting one (Regina's timid, abused sister-in-law, Birdie). And sometimes — when there's a matinee and an evening performance — they play both parts in one day.
This is not the first time Nixon has performed two roles simultaneously: When she was a college freshman in 1984, she managed to appear in two Broadway shows at the same time, The Real Thing and Hurlyburly, running from one theater to the other between performances. Nevertheless, The Little Foxes is a daunting test for both actors.
In a free-flowing conversation at BuzzFeed's New York headquarters, the actors talked about taking on this unique challenge, as well as their thoughts on the theater at large, aging, and roles for women over 40.
Cynthia Nixon: You know, Laura was the person who was really cast in this play, and then she very amazingly invited me in. So I also—
Laura Linney: I just thought they made a mistake and they should have cast you in this play.
CN: But I also had to get over the idea, which I'm still getting over a tiny bit, but it's hard to get over the idea that this is not really Laura's production, you know what I mean? And nobody made me feel that way, but it was such an amazing thing to be invited, and such an unexpected thing and lovely thing, but intimidating.
LL: Oh, Cynthia.
CN: Well, little bit... READ MORE
Photograph by Kate Bubacz
Author: Louis Peitzman
Source: BuzzFeed
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Gonzaga and Baylor to face off in rare top-2 meeting
The first week of the college basketball season was filled with great games, a few upsets, stellar performances and a handful of coronavirus cancelations.
Next up is a rare treat: No. 1 vs. No. 2.
Top-ranked Gonzaga and No. 2 Baylor will play in Indianapolis on Saturday for the ninth meeting between the top two teams in AP Top 25 since 2005.
Top-ranked Michigan State and No. 2 Kentucky met last season in the previous 1-vs.-2 meeting, a game won by the Wildcats 69-62.
The Zags and Bears both won Wednesday, setting up a showdown for the No. 1 ranking next week.
Gonzaga blew through its first two opponents, beating No. 7 Kansas and Auburn by a combined 35 points.
The Zags faced a much stiffer test against No. 11 West Virginia Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The rugged Mountaineers stymied the Zags throughout the first half and Gonzaga suffered a scare late when talented freshman Jalen Scruggs went down with a left foot injury.
Suggs managed to return in the second half and so did the Zags' offensive efficiency, helping them hold on for an 87-82 win.
Baylor pulled out of a multi-team event in Connecticut after coach Scott Drew tested positive for COVID-19 and played its first two games under assistant coach Jerome Tang.
The distractions did nothing to slow the Bears.
Playing in Las Vegas, Baylor opened with a 112-82 win over Louisiana-Lafayette and followed with an 96-52 thumping of Washington.
Drew returned for Wednesday's game against No. 5 Illinois and the Bears were glad to see him again.
"We're all really excited," guard Davion Mitchell said. "We all gave him hugs when he came off the plane, so we're ready to get to work."
The excitement carried over into the late-night game, an 82-69 win over the Illini to set up a showdown for No. 1 against the Zags.
WILDCATS AND LONGHORNS: The only other game between ranked teams this week should be a good one: No. 12 Villanova at No. 17 Texas on Sunday.
Longhorns coach Shaka Smart has a new look after growing out his hair and a team that's primed to make some noise in March. The Longhorns are experienced, talented and have one of the nation's best backcourts in Matt Coleman III and Greg Brown III.
Texas (4-0) had to eke out a two-point win over Davidson to open the Maui Invitational – relocated to Asheville, North Carolina during the pandemic – but looked sharp the final two games to win the title.
The Longhorns blew out Indiana in the semifinals and beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-67 on Coleman's step-back jumper with less than a second left.
Jay Wright's Wildcats opened the season in Bubbleville and opted to stay in Connecticut to face Hartford. Villanova won that game 87-53 to bounce back from its first loss of the season, 81-73 to No. 16 Virginia Tech.
The Wildcats, who opened the season with wins over Boston College and No. 25 Arizona State, have four players scoring at least 13 points per game, led by Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
It should be a nice little Sunday in Austin.
HOUSTON RISING: No. 10 Houston picked up its first marquee win of the season on Sunday, knocking off No. 19 Texas Tech in Fort Worth.
The Cougars (3-0) face another test on Saturday with South Carolina coming to town. The Gamecocks lost their opener to Liberty, but Frank Martin's bunch plays a hard-nosed defense that makes it tough on any team they face.
Houston is averaging 78.5 points per game and Marcus Sasser has gotten off to a superb start, scoring 17.5 points while making 9 of his 16 shots from the 3-point arc.
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No. 2 Baylor up to 12-0 after 68-60 win at No. 15 Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP)Second-ranked Baylor knows there will be more games like this, instead of all those double-digit wins. The Bears got the job done on the road.
Davion Mitchell had 17 points, Jared Butler finally scored late and the Bears stayed undefeated when they overcame No. 15 Texas Tech 68-60 on Saturday in their closest game this season.
EDINBURG, Texas (AP)Javon Levi had 16 points and 11 assists to lead five Texas Rio Grande Valley players in double figures as the Vaqueros got past Dixie State 72-65 on Saturday night.
Sean Rhea added 12 points for the Vaqueros. Chris Freeman chipped in 11 points. LaQuan Butler and Uche Dibiamaka had 10 points apiece.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP)Tanner Holden had 23 points as Wright St. romped past Cleveland State 85-49 on Saturday night.
Tim Finke had 15 points and nine rebounds for Wright St. (9-4, 7-3 Horizon League). Grant Basile added 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Loudon Love had 10 points.
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Ryanair Passengers go on Looting Rampage on Doomed Paris Flight
By Ewan Palmer
Updated January 21, 2014 13:00 GMT
The reported incident took place on a Ryanair flight from Rabat to paris Reuters
Passengers on board a Ryanair flight to Paris staged a "barabaric" sit-in and began looting after the plane landed 250 miles away from the French capital.
The furious flyers stole alcoholic drinks, food cigarettes and perfume from the plane's trolley and refused to leave when the already severally delayed flight landed in Nantes, west of Paris.
The incident occurred after a Rabat-Paris flight carrying 170 people was forced to land in Madrid so a passenger who was taken ill on board could receive medical attention.
The passengers were then told after leaving the Spanish capital that the plane would be landing in Nantes and be taken to Paris the next morning in order to comply with the night-time noise restrictions in place at the Paris' Beauvais airport.
After they realised it would more than 24 hours to reach Paris, instead of the scheduled two-and-a-half hour flight, angry passengers reportedly staged a revolt, stealing duty free products and abusing staff.
A Nantes airport employee told Metronews: "They pillaged the aircraft for food, drinks – especially alcoholic drinks – cigarettes and perfumes, anything of any value.
"They behaved like animals towards the plane, the crew members and members of the airport's ground staff."
One passenger defended the rebellion: "We were tired, on edge, because the situation was badly managed, we were hungry and thirsty and no one was giving us any information.
"After seven hours locked in a plane – instead of the scheduled two-and-a-half – people need to eat. We simply helped ourselves."
Ryanair played down the reports in the French media, insisting they are "inaccurate".
A spokesperson said: "There was no mutiny on arrival in Nantes, passengers were provided with overnight hotel accommodation and were transferred by coach to Paris Beauvais the following morning, in line with Ryanair's policies and obligations.
"Ryanair apologised sincerely to all passengers affected by this delay."
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Anytime there's an intimate father-son moment in a movie, I'll cry. Hard. For 20 minutes.
For whatever reason, I'm terrified of Dr. Seuss characters.
Funny thing about navels. If you stick your finger in there, and then sniff your finger, it most likely smells terrible. Sweat builds up and it's a very underwashed part of your body. True story!


Brendan Rodgers has taken time to discuss Joe Gomez's incredible rise this season.
The 21-year-old missed Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Watford yesterday due to a slight ankle knock, but it's not expected to keep him out of the midweek tie with PSG, thankfully – which is very lucky as we'll desperately need his pace against apparently fit superstar duo Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
Gomez arrived at Liverpool in 2015 from Charlton, signed by Jurgen Klopp's predecessor Brendan Rodgers.
And the Northern Irishman has lauded Gomez, a player he originally fielded at left-back, while saluting his partnership with Virgil van Dijk as well.
"Joe's a top talent. When we brought him to Liverpool we played him in a couple of pre-season games at left-back and he was unbelievable," Brendan said, reported in the Echo.
"I couldn't not play him in the team and his first league game he was man of the match.
"But his best position is at centre-back.
"It's brilliant to see him in there with Virgil, they're terrific together. They're both quick and can deal with the ball.
At just 21, Gomez is well on his way to becoming one of the best central defenders in the league.
In fact, the only one who's surpassed him this term has been van Dijk!
Dejan Lovren is a fantastic third choice to have behind them, but in big games, it has to be Gomez alongside the Dutch giant.
To think, around this time last year, Liverpool were ridiculed as one of the worst defensive sides in the top flight, with disasters happening every week at the back.


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The first of the hair clippers for men we are going to review is the the Wahl 79300-400. According costumers reports, this trimmer proved to be sturdier than expectations. It is also a little on the heavier side which is nice actually as it has a masculine look to it. It has a nice roaring sound to it when on which adds to its charms. This trimmer also has a quiet a few trim settings that helps in achieving the desired look conveniently without all that much of a hassle.
Because this hair clipper is strong, make sure you are always using it with a guard on otherwise you may cut yourself. The attachments that come with this hair clipper are easy to use as well. This is a magnificent hair clipper according to the users who have tried it and they love the results.
This is a long-lasting hair clipper and beard trimmer. It is sturdy so they tend to work even when they are not treated delicately which is a plus point for those who do not like to treat their devices with care and caution.
It does an awesome trimming and clipping job at a great price. Many users claim they will not go towards any other trimmer now that they have used this one due to the results at a price that is amazing.
This is an excellent trimmer at the price. It provides excellent hair clipping and trimming results which makes it hard to let go. According to users, once you have tried a Wahl trimmer, there is hardly any other brand that will ever satisfy you the same way. It is not only the close shave, or self-cleaning or the many trimmer settings on the device but also the price, battery and the life of the appliance which makes it one of the best available in the market.
As it turns out, Wahl has won the hearts of its users, no matter which these hair clippers for men you choose, there is no way you will be disappointed.
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CTV NEWS: How to test your home for radon gas, an odourless substance linked to cancer
Janet Whitehead has never smoked a cigarette. So when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010, the news came as a shock. Original story here.
Janet Whitehead has never smoked a cigarette. So when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010, the news came as a shock.
After some research, Whitehead eventually learned that her former home had high levels of radon gas, an odourless, colourless substance that can rise from the ground and leach into basements, increasing homeowners' risk of lung cancer.
"The levels were right off the charts — 30 times the World Health Organization action guideline," Alan Whitehead, Janet's husband, told CTV News.
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs when the uranium contained in rocks and soil breaks down. When released outdoors, the gas is diluted and doesn't pose a threat. However, radon can become a health threat if it seeps into an enclosed space, like a house, school or basement.
If inhaled for long periods of time, doctors say the gas can increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer.
Since radon occurs naturally, it can be found across Canada.
Scientists suspect there are countless homes across the country with unsettling levels of radon gas. Despite those concerns, Health Canada says only about 6 per cent of Canadian homes have been tested for radon.
In an effort to better understand the extent of the problem, researchers from the University of Calgary are testing homes across Alberta.
Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, an assistant professor with the university, said one in eight homes in the study's sample area tested positive for levels of radon above 200 becquerels, Health Canada's maximum safe limit.
"One in two homes was actually over 100 (becquerels), and that's where we start to see an increase in the relative lifetime risk of lung cancer," said Dr. Goodarzi, who also serves as the Canada Research Chair for Radiation Exposure Disease.
The research is part of a program called Evict Radon, which encourages Canadians to test their homes for the gas.
Researchers in B.C. have also begun handing out free radon-testing kits to homeowners.
How to test your home for radon
Radon is impossible to detect by mere sight or smell. But there are several simple, cost-effective ways to effectively check radon levels in your house.
A small, puck-like device can be placed in a basement, where radon gas is known to gather. After about 90 days, the device can be sent into a lab for testing.
The Wave radon detector, a more costly solution at $249, syncs up with a user's smartphone. Inventors say the device can deliver real-time radon levels within an hour of installment.
Alternatively, a professional tester can also be brought in to measure radon levels.
After learning of her diagnosis, Whitehead sought treatment for lung cancer, and is now doing well.
There is no definitive way to test whether or not radon caused a person with cancer to develop the disease. But Whitehead is convinced that breathing in the gas for years caused her to develop the disease.
She has since turned her efforts toward raising awareness of the deadly gas.
"I would urge anybody — everybody — to test their home," she said.
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World's largest pharmaceutical cannabis producer moving to UK in 2019
Pharmaceutical company Canopy Growth is world's largest producer of medical cannabis products
Canopy is hoping to conduct its first clinical trial in Britain mid-2019
Alcohol manufactures have invested heavily in Canopy
Canopy Growth, the world's largest cannabis company is investing heavily in the emerging British medical cannabis market.
The move to Britain comes after the Conservative-led government changed laws partially legalising medical cannabis.
The Canadian grower of cannabis managed to generate sales of £47m last year alone. Canopy has spent years researching cannabinoid profiles of cannabis, cultivating specific strains, with a variety of different strengths and terpene profiles.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Mark Ware, Canopy's chief medical officer, explained that a new UK subsidiary, Spectrum Biomedical, would begin importing and distributing cannabis to pharmacies at the request of physicians in the first half of 2019.
Discussing the expansion, Ware said:
"We take cannabis very seriously indeed as a medicine.
"We have as close to a pharmaceutical-grade product as we can without the approval."
Cannabis' strength can be controlled by altering the ratios of THC, CBD and the 100s of other cannabinoids present in cannabis.
Canopy Growth processes cannabis plants into pharmaceutical oils, gel capsules and even dried raw flowers.
To help British doctors who are unfamiliar with the Endocannabinoid System and cannabinoids as a medication, Spectrum will offer doctors a colour-coded chart to help allocate the "right" products for their patients, with each shade representing a different ratio of THC to CBD.
Mr Ware explained that charts like this help doctors who are new to medical cannabis traverse navigate the complex structure of the herbal plant:
"Cannabis is very complex, it is used for a huge range of different conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, sleeplessness and nausea.
"The colour-coding is a way to simplify the complexity of the plant for patients."
"The UK's change in the law around medicinal cannabis use is an opportunity to build research programmes here and support patient access."
– Cosmo Feilding, managing director of Beckley Canopy Therapeutics and Spectrum Biomedical
Canopy is also hoping to begin its first clinical trial in the UK in the second quarter of 2019.
The trial will investigate how effective cannabis is as a form of pain relief for cancer patients.
The study is being carried out in partnership with the Beckley Foundation, which supports research into banned substances, under a joint venture called Beckley Canopy Therapeutics.
Private investors donated £7.4m to Beckley Canopy Therapeutics earlier this year, including Richard Reed, the founder of Innocent smoothies, and British billionaire Jim Mellon.
Cosmo Feilding, managing director of both Beckley Canopy Therapeutics and Spectrum Biomedical, hopes to raise a further £7m to £15m next year:
"The big cannabis-producing companies recognise the need to provide more clinical evidence as they move towards being more pharma-focused and we will see this ramp-up, with more clinical trials over the next few years.
"I think the global medicinal cannabis market will prove much bigger than the recreational use market."
He added that he has ambitions to run further clinical trials in Britain:
"The Canadian experience teaches us it's a slow process. This is a drug that has a lot of stigma and is misunderstood, so there is anxiety among doctors, regulators, patients and policy makers.
"But in the end, it's a family of compounds that have tremendous therapeutic potential."
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Edinburgh city centre tram dreams are shattered
This will now be the last tram in Princes Street, placed on display there a year ago. The lines which have been built on this section have become redundant
Edinburgh tram costs now threaten to top £1bn
Councillors vote to reprieve troubled Edinburgh trams
Future of troubled Edinburgh trams hangs in balance
Edinburgh tram project seems set to survive
TfL cuts order for new Croydon trams
EDINBURGH councillors have voted to abandon a key section of the city's new tram line along Princes Street to St Andrew Square.
Following a warning that completing the route through the city centre could now cost £1 billion, it has been decided to limit the service to the section between the airport and Haymarket.
The crisis talks in the council chamber included LibDem councillors still urging completion of the line along Princes Street, but they were opposed by Labour and Conservative members, who won the day when the LibDems' coalition partner the SNP abstained.
A Labour resolution to abandon the Princes Street section was backed by the Tories, and passed with 25 votes.
Andrew Burns, the Labour Leader on the council, said: "The decision to complete the tram project to Haymarket is clearly the option with least risk and which leaves the city with an asset. It was the only option before council which provided a viable way forward, and I am glad that the council supported that option."
But council leader Jenny Dawe described the decision as 'hearbreaking'. She added: "I am really angry that Labour and Tory Councillors have rejected the professional advice of our chief executive and officers and some of the most highly regarded legal, technical, financial and engineering experts in the country.
"This was the option that was supported by the business community within the city and would have seen a profit realised."
Councillors had a new report before them which said completion to St Andrew Square would incur borrowing costs of £15.4 million a year for the next 30 years.
The price of abandoning the scheme altogether has also fallen more than once recently. Put at £750 million in June, which would have been only £20 million less than carrying on, the price tag for scrapping the project has now fallen to £651 million, while the cost of continuing through the city centre has risen to around £1 billion, once borrowing costs are taken into account.
The project, which is more than three years behind schedule, has been mired in a long-running dispute between contractors Bilfinger Berger and the council-owned tram development company TIE, whose own future is now in doubt.
Meanwhile, the city has bought 27 CAF-built trams which presently have nowhere to go. Tram chiefs have been trying to sell some of them to other operators, both in Britain and around the world, but so far without success.
One rebuff has come from Transport for London, which needs more trams for its increasingly busy network in the Croydon area. After being offered a leasing deal by TIE, TfL has now ordered six new trams from the Swiss builder Stadler instead.
Keith Muir, Edinburgh, Scotland
This same pro tram propaganda is trotted out ad nauseum by toy tram fanatics at every turn. Maybe we should use all of their money to build a line with continually escalating costs and see how keen they are then?
jak ganley, sutton, united kingdom
There Is No Way It Should Cost 1billion To Construct A Tramway Someone
Is Making Shed Loads Of Cash. Maybe Its The Same Cowboys Who Built
The WCML Upgrade Which Is STILL Collapsing Every Week.
Rob, West Yorkshire
What a short-sighted decision. The UK takes another step back into the dark ages on transport. We must be the least advanced European country regarding transport. Even some former USSR countries have better infrastructure. We look a shambolic disgrace.
Brian eastwood, Richmond VA, USA
Does anyone have any explanation for the extraordinary incompetence of the parties responsible for the planning, supervision and execution of the original scheme?
Geraint Griffiths, chester, England
Tony Pearce, Reading, UK
A disaster like this only turns other Councils away from investing in such schemes.
Places like Bristol could have made their proposed Tram system work but when they observe this cock-up which Councillors would ever want to risk a Tram project in their Town.
I'm a great believer in free-enterprise with private capital. If they can raise the money, then the project can probably be done and run at a profit. Schemes financed by the Tax-payer often go horribly wrong.
Memo to HS2 planners.....Let private enterprise build it but don't use Public money.
Joel Kosminsky, London, Britain
Trams ('light rail') are now modern, quiet, virtually non-polluting transport for great numbers of people. Every modern tram system has been a key factor in business and leisure growth, car movement scale-backs, population mobility and new jobs in the locales served.
New trams also generate new bus routes as feeders, giving more opportunity in every sense, and through ticketing encourages travel. However, as is usual in Britain, the cost-benefit analysis was 'amended' to deliver the project when a more honest CoBA would show better overall returns but later... Those arguing against have not examined the bigger benefits because they are longer term, which isn't compatible with balance sheets and election results.


Ok, on a site I go to (The one I adertised), we're trying to find out a way to get new members. I suggested fake cheats for Pokemon, Mario, Zelda, Kirby, anything nintendo. They said it would bring haters. But I think fake cheats are a cool Idea, along with real ones. That being said, I want your guys' opinion on whether or not fake cheats would be a good idea.
Re: Help on putting a gimmick on a site?
I think you're only going to get angry people showing up to complain about how your cheats didn't work.
Spreading disinformation is extremely uncool.
Its for entertainment; not for knowledge. The site is also having real cheats on it. The fake cheats would have a large notice saying "All cheats are fake and trying them and expecting them to work is futile. This is made only for entertainment purposes."
I... I don't see any real purpose doing them on BG then, Michelle. :/ I mean, it all truth, it would be a virtually pointless thread on there for pointless reasons. Mainly taking up space and cluttering up Bramble Gamers. How would trying out cheats you know full-well won't work be, I quote, "for entertainment purposes?" I just don't see the entertainment in it.
It would be for entertainment for someone to look at the fake cheat and go "Hey, thats pretty clever". It could be for people who have nothing to do and would get a kick out of reading it.
What would be clever and interesting about them though? Why would anyone want to read about how if you talk to Bill 600 times and then press ABABAABABABA you'll get some Pokemon that doesn't exist, knowing upfront that it isn't true?
The only reason fake cheats were funny to see in the first place is because they were usually submitted to sites meant for real cheats (usually more like 'tips and tricks' in pokemon's case), so the reaction is something like "hahahaha they let this one through???" or "lol I bet a bunch of little nine year olds are trying this and wondering why it doesn't work". The content of the fake cheat itself is rarely funny, unless it's one of those ones that say your pokemon will drop acid and professor oak will be banging your mom when you go home.
It's not something I'd personally find very entertaining. To me it feels like something along the lines of marquees of doom and whatnot - things popular sites started doing ten years ago that became bandwagon fads. I think you might be able to come up with more genuinely entertaining content.
That said, if you do choose to, at least make them somewhat entertaining. I can think of pretty much every Pokemon related fake cheat (talk to so and so X times, catch such and such Pokemon then take it to some place, etc). These fake cheats to me are hit and miss - some of these are kind of interesting (like "Get Calvin and Hobbes" and "Giant Aipom") and some just make me scratch my head (like the ones that let you visit Hoenn in Gen 1 or whatever, or anything that involves Mew).
Why would anyone want to read about how if you talk to Bill 600 times and then press ABABAABABABA you'll get some Pokemon that doesn't exist, knowing upfront that it isn't true?
The Cave of Dragonflies is a great site, and it has a fake cheats page. These are quite entertaining/amusing for me, personally. It's all opinion though.
First, get six level 100 Pokémon in your party. Make sure they are all final-form Pokémon. Then, teach them all Strength. Go to the truck by S.S Anne and make all of your Pokémon use Strength in turn. Then push the truck and Mew will be there!
First, obtain an Aipom. Raise it to level 100 without it getting KO'd. Breed the Aipom with a Steelix. Even if the Aipom is a boy, they baby will be a giant Aipom. Go to Goldenrod. Release the giant Aipom. Go outside, and there will be crushed buildings. The giant Aipom did this. Goldenrod is destroyed. If you want to save Goldenrod, you need to find the Giant Aipom in the wild, and make it faint within a month. If you do this, Goldenrod will be saved and have an underground city called New Goldenrod. Wattson from R/S is helping them get electricity down in New Goldenrod. Down in New Goldenrod, there are a lot of Voltorb and Electrode. There are also Teleporters that go to all of the places in Kanto or Jonto you have never been before.
Those are both from TCoD main site. But remember to put in huge letters that they're fake, otherwise (as technosexual said) they will get very pissed off.
Last edited by Luxcario; 12-17-2011 at 12:18 PM.
..I thought the same. I like fake cheats.
BG doesn't need something like that. It'll bring haters. I made the cheating archive so we would get members. Not for haters, for members.
And BG isn't a cheating site, it's a video game forum.
Fake cheats are mostly funny in context with all the actual fake cheats that used to get thrown about. I made the fake cheats section on TCoD as a parody of all the obviously fake, overly elaborate cheats out there at the time, but there honestly isn't much in the way of that fake cheat rumor mill anymore - all the hackers picking the game apart for any secrets and so on have pretty much eliminated the room for mystery in which fake cheats sprout.
So yeah, I don't think making fake cheats is especially interesting now, really. :/ They don't have the context that originally gave them their humour value, really.


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Said Schilowitz: "We are reshaping outdated models of computing in the media and entertainment industry by democratizing the availability of ultra-high-powered computing. Richard is a towering figure in the VFX industry. His insight and experience is of immense value, especially as he has also now enjoyed success with Devil & Demon technology on a flagship TV series."
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A simple command line utility for fetching open source licenses available from
GitHub.

## Table of Contents

- [Installation](#installation)
    - [Setuptools](#setuptools)
    - [Arch User Repository](#arch-user-repository)
- [Usage](#usage)
    - [`shell` Command](#shell-command)
    - [`list` Command](#list-command)
    - [`get` Command](#get-command)
- [Caveats](#caveats)
- [License](#license)

# Installation

## Setuptools

To install using setuptools, run:

```sh
$ python setup.py build
$ python setup.py install
```

## Arch User Repository

You can also install it through AUR:

```sh
$ yaourt -S python-license
```

You can also choose to install it with git + makepkg:

```sh
$ git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/python-license
$ cd python-license
$ makepkg -si
```

# Usage

## `shell` Command

Install or print shell completions using
[click-completion](https://github.com/click-contrib/click-completion).

### Install Shell

```sh
$ license shell --install
```

Autodetection of shell requires [psutils](https://github.com/giampaolo/psutil)
installed. It should be installed by default by `setup.py`.

### Specify Shell
```sh
$ license shell --shell /bin/bash --install
```

### Source in `.bashrc`

```sh
$ source "$(license shell --shell /bin/bash)
```

### Source in `config.fish`
```sh
eval (license shell --shell /usr/bin/fish)
```

## `list` Command

### List all licenses available
```sh
$ license list
```

### List licenses that match pattern
```sh
$ license list '^gpl'
```

## `get` Command

### Fetch MIT license and write to `LICENSE.md`
```sh
$ license get mit
```

### Fetch license and write to stdout
```sh
$ license get --stdout mit
```

### Fetch license and write to custom output
```sh
$ license get --output LICENSE mit
# or
$ license get --stdout mit > LICENSE
```

# Caveats

As of writing, the licenses aren't templated and are provided as is. For the
time being, you'll have to manually replace it:

```sh
$ license get --stdout mit | sed -i 's/\[year\]/2016/g; s/\[fullname\]/my name lmao/g'
```

# License

The MIT License (MIT)

Copyright (c) 2016 Jeremy Asuncion

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
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2018 is Mickey Mouse's 90th anniversary year. In celebration of this milestone we are celebrating all things Mickey, with an interactive exhibition which takes all members of the family through a fun interactive look at Mickey through the ages, starting way back with Steamboat Willie right up until today's Mickey and the Roadster Races. These experiences will take place between 28th of Sept – 14 October at Sandton City, 19th October – 11 November at Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 16 – 26 November at Canal Walk Shopping Center. Whilst this type of exhibition is perhaps better suited to an exhibition space, we need to utilize the huge volume of foot traffic that these malls enjoy in order to share the exhibition as broadly as possible in a family friendly environment.
As part of this exhibition we will be creating 10 x 6ft 3D Mickey Mouse statues that will be "blank canvases" to be given their own South African twist.
Each Mickey will be assigned a Disney selected artist who will decorate him in their own fun and unique way, using materials and colours of their choice, but according to Disney guidelines detailed below.
The designs must be deemed family-appropriate by Disney.
No logos of any brands or companies can appear on the statue.
No inappropriate text, religious or political symbols can appear on the statue.
Approximately 10 artists will be selected to participate in the project and these artists will be selected by end July.
The artists will be required to be in one venue in Johannesburg between 1 – 7 September to apply their Mickey inspiration to the statue.
The artist will provide their own materials and equipment required to perform the above task.
We would require the artists to provide a bio, some examples of their past work as we would really like to showcase their careers and participation in this project.
The statues will remain the property of the Walt Disney Company, who will be able to use the statues as they deem fit, and the artists will sign over all rights associated with their designs.
The creative process will be documented by Disney to be used as content on our social media, partner social pages, possible content on our television channels (Disney XD, Disney Junior and Disney Channel).
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Q: No puedo cambiar el texto del botón 'Hecho' en el Teclado Quiero cambiar el texto del actionDone en el teclado.
Mi codigo .java
btn = view.findViewById(R.id.button);
btn.setImeOptions(EditorInfo.IME_ACTION_DONE);
btn.setImeActionLabel("Calcular", EditorInfo.IME_ACTION_DONE);
btn.setOnClickListener((vieww) -> this.Calcular());

//metodo del ActionDone
private TextView.OnEditorActionListener listener = new
TextView.OnEditorActionListener(){
@Override
public boolean onEditorAction(TextView v, int actionId, KeyEvent
event){
    switch(actionId){
        case EditorInfo.IME_ACTION_DONE: Calcular(); break;
    }
    return false;
  }
};

// El .xml del TextInputLayout
android:inputType="numberDecimal"
android:singleLine="true"
android:imeOptions="actionDone"

El texto sigue en 'hecho' y no en calcular.

A: Al parecer esto no es posible, tal vez es un "bug",  de hecho cuando cambias a otro texto mediante setImeActionLabel() y revisas mediante el método  getImeActionLabel() podrás notar que tiene el texto que definiste por segunda ocasión sin embargo el texto en el botón no cambiará.
btn.setImeActionLabel("Hecho",  EditorInfo.IME_ACTION_DONE);
System.out.println("ImeActionLabel cambio a: " + btn.getImeActionLabel());

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Traditional towel horse beautifully made in the UK available in chrome, nickel & natural brass polished finishes. Can be supplied as an electric heater (as photograph) with cable exiting from the center of whichever foot flange is chosen and hidden under the floor. Or traditional hot water radiator.
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An undocumented immigrant is defined as any foreign-born person who does not have a legal right to remain in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants reside in the U.S. as of 2016, representing 3.4% of the country's total population. Undocumented students are a subset of this group and face various hardships due to their legal status, including obstacles that prevent them from receiving the same educational opportunities as U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents.
Since 2012, roughly 790,000 undocumented immigrants have received deportation relief under the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program, which gives undocumented minors the opportunity to work and study in the United States DACA recipients, particularly those seeking higher educational opportunities, are considered Dreamers, a term stemming from the proposed Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2001. This act would have streamlined the process for undocumented minors to receive conditional ― and eventually, permanent ― residency.
While the DREAM Act has repeatedly failed to pass in Congress, the push for Dreamers to receive the same educational and work opportunities as U.S. citizens remains a hot-button issue in today's uncertain political climate. A survey from College Board found that, of the 65,000 undocumented students that graduate from high school every year in the U.S., only 5% to 10% enroll in college. This article includes some strategies for undocumented students when it comes to overcoming these educational barriers, obtaining financial aid, and earning a college degree.
Most undocumented students have access to public K-12 (elementary and secondary) education. However, attending a college or university can be a difficult undertaking for these individuals. A primary reason is affordability: As noted by Inside Higher Ed, undocumented immigrants are considered ineligible for any form of federal financial aid, including fixed-interest federal student loans and Pell Grants.
In addition, these students face educational challenges due to state-specific laws. Only six states have enacted educational equity laws that provide state financial aid for undocumented students: California, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. Another 10 states have educational equity laws for undocumented students, but no state financial aid. Other states have taken a different approach. Alabama and South Carolina, for instance, prohibit undocumented immigrants from enrolling at any degree-granting institution. Despite these state-by-state differences, there are many opportunities for undocumented students to take college courses at accredited institutions, earn degrees, and follow their professional dreams.
Created through Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) program provides federal funding for colleges and universities with predominantly Hispanic student populations. An HSI is defined as any degree-granting institution that serves primarily low-income students and has a student body with at least 25% of students identifying as Hispanic. In addition, eligible Hispanic-serving institutions cannot be for-profit, must receive official accreditation, and must offer two-year associate degree programs or higher. The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) currently identifies 472 HSIs nationwide; these institutions represent 13.8% of all not-for-profit schools and enroll 62.3% of all Hispanic students in the country.
Applying for college can be a daunting task for any aspiring student, but this process can be particularly challenging for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants. Although there are no federal laws that require proof of citizenship for admission to U.S. colleges, several states have enacted measures that grant schools the right to screen for undocumented applicants ― and bar them from attending if they wish. This next section will explore some strategies for undocumented college applicants.
Sell yourself: Writing prompts give applicants the chance to shine. Without bragging, use this section of the application to describe all of the ways you have been involved in the undocumented immigrant community.
Stay positive: Rather than dwelling on unpleasant experiences, take the time to emphasize how you plan to aid and advocate for undocumented populations once you have completed your education.
Don't forget to edit: Admissions officers thoroughly check college applications for typos, misspelled words, and grammatical errors. A good rule-of-thumb is to write and edit all drafts by hand, or to read your essay aloud, until you have a polished final version. For non-electronic applications, be sure to use clear, easy-to-read handwriting.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is designed to safeguard all student educational records, including information about immigration status. All colleges and universities receiving financial support from the U.S. Department of Education must abide by this law. As part of FERPA, school officials must obtain expressed consent from eligible students or their parents to release information from the student's record except under certain circumstances, such as when the school is complying with a judicial order, state-issued subpoena, or requests from state or local juvenile justice authorities.
Even though student privacy is protected by FERPA, schools are allowed to release directory information about students without notice, provided the student or the student's parents are aware of what this information includes. Directory information is defined as "information contained in a student's education record that generally would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed," and includes name, date and place of birth, contact information, and previous schools attended.
Many U.S. colleges and universities will only admit non-English speakers after they have taken an English language entrance exam. These exams typically include reading, writing, speaking, and hearing comprehension components. In most cases, English language entrance exams are not graded on a pass-or-fail scale; rather, the student's final score indicates how much supplemental language training (if any) is needed before he or she can begin their general degree coursework. Two exams are most frequently offered in the U.S.: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
In 2012, President Obama introduced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, often referred to as DACA, to safeguard undocumented students' presence in the United States. Under DACA, qualifying undocumented students are protected from deportation without legal cause for two years from their date of enrollment. DACA also provides work authorization to enrollees; however, the program does not provide a path to legal status as a U.S. citizen. Since DACA's inception, almost 800,000 undocumented students have benefited from its protections and work permits.
In September of 2017, President Trump announced plans to phase out DACA over a six-month period. As it stands, the federal government no longer accepts new applications for the program. While the nearly 700,000 undocumented students who are currently enrolled in DACA will retain their protections for the remainder of their two-year deferral period, they will not be allowed to apply for renewal after October 5.
The future of current DACA enrollees is uncertain.
The future of current DACA enrollees is uncertain. Although they're still able to attend public colleges and universities in the majority of states, they may struggle to cover the cost of their education. Undocumented students are ineligible for federal financial aid, and often work while attending school to help pay for tuition and other expenses. However, when their work permits expire at the end of their two-year deferral period, employers will have no choice but to lay them off. President Trump has encouraged Congress to pass legislation to protect DACA enrollees by granting them legal citizenship before March of 2019, when the six-month phase-out is complete. However, the likelihood of such legislation is unclear.
To stay up to date on DACA and the impacts of the ongoing phase-out, visit the DACA page of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Additionally, check out My Undocumented Life, a blog that offers resources and news updates for undocumented immigrants.
Obtaining financial aid can be tricky for undocumented immigrants who wish to attend college because they do not qualify for federal loans, grants, or scholarships. However, these students may be eligible for state financial aid, as well as scholarships or grants offered by universities, nonprofit organizations, and private institutions. This next section will explore strategies that undocumented students can use for finding and receiving financial support for college.
All incoming college students ― including undocumented individuals ― are encouraged to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is used to evaluate the financial needs of applicants based factors like their individual and family's household income, employment and tax history, and academic and career goals. The application is available in paper, online, and PDF formats.
A Social Security number (SSN) is required from all applicants. Most DACA recipients are given an SSN, but other undocumented immigrants do not qualify for one. For undocumented students who do not have an SSN, the U.S. Department of Education urges them to meet with a school counselor to discuss financial aid options. In some cases, these students will be able to apply for and receive financial aid without submitting the FAFSA.
When prompted on the FAFSA form to answer whether they are U.S. citizens, DACA students with an SSN should mark the box that reads: "No, I am not a citizen or eligible noncitizen." Two additional questions will inquire about the legal state of residence of both the applicant and his or her parents along with the tax history of the applicant and his or her parents. If applicants and/or their parents have filed taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), then the requested information may be accessed using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool found on the FAFSA website. For taxes not filed with the IRS, applicants can input this information manually.
CAN UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS GET IN-STATE TUITION?
Historically, state taxpayer monies have been used in part to support public colleges and universities. As a result, many schools have offered in-state students lower tuition rates than out-of-state students. The difference between these two rates is substantial. College Board estimates that the average in-state student paid $9,650 in tuition at a public institution in 2016–17, while the average out-of-state student paid $24,930 during the same academic year. In-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students varies on a state-by-state basis. Furthermore, it is important to note that a growing number of schools offer flat tuition rates for all students, regardless of their state residency status. A state-by-state breakdown is found in the table below.
Private scholarships and grants can be a valuable source of financial support for DACA students, other undocumented individuals who do not qualify for federal aid, and first-generation students who need extra support to afford higher education. Below you will find 10 scholarships and grants reserved for candidates who identify as either undocumented/DACA students or first-generation Americans.
For more information about the sources cited in this article, please click the links below.
Pew Research Center: This 2017 article from Pew Research Center notes that there are roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., including eight million in the workforce.
Pew Research Center: According to this report from September 1, 2017, DACA has protected approximately 790,000 undocumented immigrants from deportation since President Obama signed the executive order in 2012.
Federal Student Aid: This FAQ from the U.S. Department of Education offers tips and strategies for undocumented immigrants and DACA students who wish to apply for and receive non-federal financial aid.
College Board: Titled "Young Lives on Hold," this 2009 report illustrates the challenges that undocumented students face as they seek college education, including barriers to federal financial aid and enrollment in some states.
ProCon.org: This statistical analysis looks at various data associated with undocumented immigrants, including common countries of origin, states of residence, and distribution by age and gender.
Inside Higher Ed: This 2016 article (subtitled "Undocumented Students Deserve Better") looks at ways that college administrators can help undocumented students gain access to financial aid and receive a college education.
SchoolCounselor.org: Using data from January 2017, this national map lists the various policies, requirements, and restrictions for DACA students found in all 50 states, as well as some links for state financial aid applications where this option is available.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: This informational page from HACU includes background information about the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the creation of the Hispanic-Serving Institution program.
U.S. Department of Education: This page lists the current definition for a Hispanic-Serving Institution, as well as links to data from the National Center of Education Statistics that pertains to Hispanic students.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: This fact sheet from HACU lists the total number of HSIs in the U.S., as well as statistical data regarding HSI growth and Hispanic student educational attainment trends.
College Board: Titled "Advising Undocumented Students," this academic counselors' guide goes over the various admissions and financial aid policies guiding undocumented student education at the federal, state, and institutional levels.
U.S. Department of Education: This page offers a detailed explanation of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including a definition of directory information and instances when college officials may disclose student records without expressed consent.
U.S. Department of Education: This parents' guide to FERPA explains what the act is intended to do, a definition of directory information, and details about who gets access to a child's educational records (and why).
Test of English as a Foreign Language: The official website of the TOEFL entrance exam includes individual sections for test-takers, institutions, and teachers and advisors, as well as information about how to sign up for and prepare for the exam.
International English Language Testing System: On this official website for the IELTS entrance exam, visitors will find information about test format and grading policies along with sample exam questions and registration procedures.
Free Application for Federal Financial Aid: This online version of the 2016–17 FAFSA form is 10 pages in length. The form includes information about FAFSA deadlines, accessing financial records through tax returns, filling out the required information, and properly submitting the form.
IRS Data Retrieval Tool: FAFSA applicants can use this page to access past IRS tax forms for themselves and their families, and then automatically input this data into the form without manually transcribing it.
National Immigration Law Center: This fact sheet covers basic information about state laws that enable undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates when they attend college.
College Board: The "Trends in Higher Education" report from College Board lists the average annual tuition costs for in-state and out-of-state students at public two- and four-year and private not-for-profit schools.
National Conference of State Legislature: This NCSL report explains the tuition policies, requirements, and restrictions for DACA students as they vary from state to state, as well as some background information about these laws and links to related articles.


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Carmelo's poor shooting continues
New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony began the season shooting very efficiently, hitting on 26 of his first 52 shots of the season, as the team won two of it's first three games. But Melo has shot poorly from the floor since, connecting on just 28% (18-64) in the last three games, all losses for New York.
After the game, Knicks head coach Derek Fisher and Carmelo Anthony talked about his shooting woes. "Well I think offensively we're still searching for how to attack based on the way teams are defending us. Jason Smith got into some foul trouble tonight early. We were hoping to be able to use his ability to stretch the floor to create some space for Carmelo out there so him coming off the floor early impacted us some."
Fisher continued. "Offensively, it's still a structure, that's why you're not seeing him shoot the ball as well as he's capable of doing it. But he's also trying his best to stay within the team concept and we appreciate the effort that he is making in that regard."
Melo also talked of the shooting struggles within the Triangle Offense. "I'm still trying to figure it out. I don't think these teams are doing anything differently. They are taught and told to deny, take away some things, kind of speed us up, get us out of our comfort zone."
On his comfort with the Triangle, Melo said, "I'm still getting there man, I'm still trying to find that comfort zone. Still trying to find a way to get it going and just play better. We're not playing well, I'm not playing well, and it starts with me on this team."
Carmelo will have a chance to snap out of the shooting slump tomorrow in Atlanta against the Hawks, and end the Knicks three-game losing streak. Melo offered reason for optimism. "Tomorrow will be a new day…for me it's just not going in…these are shots that I've been making, and I will make."
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Our Strategic Plan: The Power of Public Health
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From Plan to Action
Published in Fall 2018, the Bloomberg School's strategic plan was designed to set a course for the ensuing five years. It is built upon the principle that our world is constantly changing and we must relentlessly adapt to new challenges.
We could not have imagined then what the following three years would bring. While the power of public health has been on full display, so has its fragility. Our world has been upended not only by the pandemic but also by a long-overdue reckoning with inequity, racism, and injustice.
Throughout this time, our strategic plan has served us well as we blazed new trails, focusing our attention and directing our work on the power of education, science, partnerships, people, and advocacy.
Looking to the future, we are taking the time to evaluate our midterm progress, examine areas for improvement, and chart a course for the immediate years ahead to ensure we live up to the five-year expectations we set for ourselves.
Progress and Purpose Download the complete 2022 update on our five-year strategic plan accomplishments and ongoing priorities.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2019-2023 Download the abridged version of our five-year strategic plan.
View Goals, Accomplishments, and Ongoing Priorities by Pillar
Complete Progress Report Introduction A focused and flexible strategic plan has helped us build on our strengths and adapt to adversity in a challenging era.
The Power of Education Educate leaders who can advance the public's health by furthering the excellence of our existing programs and extending our reach beyond the walls of our School.
The Power of Science Solve the most important public health problems by incubating, accelerating, and translating groundbreaking research.
The Power of Partnerships Partner to protect the population's health and advance equity and social justice worldwide, with a special commitment to Baltimore.
The Power of People To fuel creativity and ensure excellence in all we do by cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students, faculty, and staff.
The Power of Advocacy To communicate and advocate for the value of public health.
Reimagining Our Campus in Support of Our Goals
After our strategic plan was published, we were provided with an extraordinary opportunity to invest in a re-envisioning of our physical campus. This will expand the current footprint of the Bloomberg School to accommodate future growth and provide opportunities to re-engineer how we work together to further our mission.
The planning of a new building and renovation of existing space will be guided by the five pillars of our strategic plan. We will build a physical space that:
Fosters interdisciplinary and cross-departmental research and enhances our teaching for tomorrow's learners.
Opens our doors to the community in a way that will expand our partnerships here in Baltimore and around the world.
Cultivates a diverse, inclusive, efficient, and sustainable environment for all faculty, students, staff, and the individuals and organizations with whom we collaborate.
We are committed to creating this environment while considering evolving workplace strategies spawned by the pandemic.
We have recently completed a feasibility study that will inform the best and highest-value options for our re-envisioned campus and guide us though the next phase of planning in 2022.
A PLAN IN MOTION
Strategic Priorities for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
In this January 2020 video, Dean MacKenzie explains the five pillars shaping the School's future.


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package io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.resource;

import static java.util.Collections.singletonList;

import io.gravitee.common.http.MediaType;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.resource.param.AnalyticsAverageParam;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.resource.param.healthcheck.HealthcheckFieldParam;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.resource.param.healthcheck.HealthcheckTypeParam;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.resource.param.healthcheck.LogsParam;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.security.Permission;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.management.rest.security.Permissions;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.analytics.Analytics;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.analytics.query.AggregationType;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.analytics.query.DateHistogramQuery;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.analytics.query.LogQuery;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.healthcheck.Log;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.healthcheck.SearchLogResponse;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.permissions.RolePermission;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.model.permissions.RolePermissionAction;
import io.gravitee.rest.api.service.HealthCheckService;
import io.swagger.annotations.*;
import javax.inject.Inject;
import javax.ws.rs.*;
import javax.ws.rs.core.Response;

/**
 * @author David BRASSELY (david.brassely at graviteesource.com)
 * @author Nicolas GERAUD (nicolas.geraud at graviteesource.com)
 * @author Azize ELAMRANI (azize.elamrani at graviteesource.com)
 * @author GraviteeSource Team
 */
@Api(tags = { "API Health" })
public class ApiHealthResource extends AbstractResource {

    @Inject
    private HealthCheckService healthCheckService;

    @SuppressWarnings("UnresolvedRestParam")
    @PathParam("api")
    @ApiParam(name = "api", hidden = true)
    private String api;

    @GET
    @Produces(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON)
    @ApiOperation("Health-check statistics for API")
    @Permissions({ @Permission(value = RolePermission.API_HEALTH, acls = RolePermissionAction.READ) })
    public Response getApiHealth(
        @QueryParam("type") @DefaultValue("availability") HealthcheckTypeParam healthcheckTypeParam,
        @QueryParam("field") @DefaultValue("endpoint") HealthcheckFieldParam healthcheckFieldParam
    ) {
        switch (healthcheckTypeParam.getValue()) {
            case RESPONSE_TIME:
                return Response.ok(healthCheckService.getResponseTime(api, healthcheckFieldParam.getValue().name())).build();
            default:
                return Response.ok(healthCheckService.getAvailability(api, healthcheckFieldParam.getValue().name())).build();
        }
    }

    @GET
    @Produces(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON)
    @ApiOperation("Health-check average statistics for API")
    @Permissions({ @Permission(value = RolePermission.API_HEALTH, acls = RolePermissionAction.READ) })
    @Path("/average")
    public Response getApiHealthAverage(@BeanParam AnalyticsAverageParam analyticsAverageParam) {
        return Response.ok(executeDateHisto(api, analyticsAverageParam)).build();
    }

    private Analytics executeDateHisto(final String api, final AnalyticsAverageParam analyticsAverageParam) {
        final DateHistogramQuery query = new DateHistogramQuery();
        query.setFrom(analyticsAverageParam.getFrom());
        query.setTo(analyticsAverageParam.getTo());
        query.setInterval(analyticsAverageParam.getInterval());
        query.setRootField("api");
        query.setRootIdentifier(api);
        query.setAggregations(
            singletonList(
                new io.gravitee.rest.api.model.analytics.query.Aggregation() {
                    @Override
                    public AggregationType type() {
                        switch (analyticsAverageParam.getType()) {
                            case AVAILABILITY:
                                return AggregationType.FIELD;
                            default:
                                return AggregationType.AVG;
                        }
                    }

                    @Override
                    public String field() {
                        switch (analyticsAverageParam.getType()) {
                            case AVAILABILITY:
                                return "available";
                            default:
                                return "response-time";
                        }
                    }
                }
            )
        );
        return healthCheckService.query(query);
    }

    @GET
    @Path("logs")
    @Produces(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON)
    @ApiOperation(value = "Health-check logs")
    @ApiResponses({ @ApiResponse(code = 200, message = "API logs"), @ApiResponse(code = 500, message = "Internal server error") })
    @Permissions({ @Permission(value = RolePermission.API_HEALTH, acls = RolePermissionAction.READ) })
    public SearchLogResponse getApiHealthCheckLogs(@BeanParam LogsParam param) {
        param.validate();

        LogQuery logQuery = new LogQuery();
        logQuery.setQuery(param.getQuery());
        logQuery.setPage(param.getPage());
        logQuery.setSize(param.getSize());
        logQuery.setFrom(param.getFrom());
        logQuery.setTo(param.getTo());

        return healthCheckService.findByApi(api, logQuery, param.isTransition());
    }

    @GET
    @Path("logs/{log}")
    @Produces(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON)
    @ApiOperation(value = "Health-check log")
    @ApiResponses(
        { @ApiResponse(code = 200, message = "Single health-check log"), @ApiResponse(code = 500, message = "Internal server error") }
    )
    @Permissions({ @Permission(value = RolePermission.API_HEALTH, acls = RolePermissionAction.READ) })
    public Log getApiHealthCheckLog(@PathParam("log") String logId) {
        return healthCheckService.findLog(logId);
    }
}


Hi, nice to meet you, I'm an extrovert. I don't have trouble sharing my opinion in meetings at work. I was never a shy kid in class. I like to meet new people, and love getting to know them. I used to get excited about online first dates because conversations with strangers are like adventures to me.
But being extroverted isn't as simple as that. Extroverts, especially women, can also be deeply insecure. Often there is a whole conversation of negative self talk that accompanies our extroverted nature. I often worry that I overwhelm people with my enthusiasm. That I am too loud. That I let my mouth run and said something silly. Being extroverted is my nature, but when I was in college I envied the 'quiet, thoughtful, introverted girls' who enticed guys with their air of mystery. I wished I could just shut up.
And being an extroverted person doesn't mean you don't like to be alone. It doesn't make you always the life of the party. This is, in my mind, the biggest misconception about extroverts. Being alone, in a quiet environment, is pretty much my favourite thing. I enjoy knitting, cooking alone, listening to NPR podcasts. I like going to bed early. One of my favourite things to do is to read alone in a cafe. I am an extrovert who behaves like an 'introvert.' People are complex and terms like these are so limiting.
So cheers to my fellow extroverts. Especially the big, loud ladies who, in the words of the inimitable Lindy West, are maybe "a bit much." Here's a big, bright salad, loud and colourful, just like you. Shine bright my friends, in whatever way you choose.
Note: to cook the corn, I bring it to a boil in a lot of water with the lid on, once it starts boiling I turn off the heat and move it off the burner. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then it's ready. Let cool before using.
Note 2: If you wanted to make this gluten free you could easily substitute a gluten free grain -I'm sure quinoa would be delicious. Similarly, if you are vegan, you can leave out the parmesan, and maybe add some toasted pine nuts or walnuts for a nice fatty addition.
2 cups smaller tomatoes, halved or quartered based on size.
1. Cook the farro: bring a medium pot of water to the boil. Rinse the farro well in a fine mesh strainer, then add to boiling water. Turn down heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes with the lid off until cooked, but still al dente. Either leave farro to cool, or if you're impatient like me, rinse under cold water to speed up cooling time (I'm sure this offends some chef, but whatever).
2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl: vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, whisk to combine with a fork.
3. Mix together farro, corn, scallions and basil in a large boil, drizzle over dressing and mix well. Add tomatoes and parmesan cheese and toss gently until combined. Taste for seasoning.
This was so good! Thanks for this Michelle!
I subbed with emmer grains and sunflower seed oil, sooooooo summery with the market cherry tomatoes!


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Devil's Bowl cancels July 8 Truck and Tractor Pulls; racing still on
July 8-9—WEST HAVEN—Devil's Bowl Speedway has cancelled the Truck and Tractor Pulls event scheduled for Saturday, July 8. The decision was made from business and operational standpoints after analysis following the Rutland County Rumble event held June 10.
While there were quite a few positives, there were several unanticipated challenges and a series of delays on June 10 which extended the pulling portion of the event nearly two hours later than planned. The July 8 event was to be followed in the evening by a full program of NASCAR stock car and pro truck series racing — which is still on as planned — and the timing of the schedule is a major concern, although there are other matters that also factored into the cancellation of the pulls.
Weekly NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing and the Fast 'N' Dirty Weekend doubleheader for the Mr. Rooter pro truck series is still on the schedule as planned for July 8-9. Asphalt track racing will be on Saturday, July 8 starting at 6 p.m. due to a cancellation of July 1 fireworks, which have been rescheduled to July 8, along with the kids' bicycle giveaway; and dirt track racing will go on as planned Sunday, July 9 at 6 p.m.
Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven,four miles north of Route 4, Exit 2. For more information, visit devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com or call 802-265-3112.
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Paramount screens "Waking the Sleeping Giant," exploring 2016 election


You can't ignore the elephant in the room when it comes to substance abuse and relationships. It's important to acknowledge the feelings that occur when it seems that the substance is more important than you. You may be fearful all the time for your partner's safety, or be anxious about having to adjust how you respond to your partner in fear of their mood swings. When you have been told "I will stop" more than once and it doesn't happen, you can also lose faith and trust in your partner. Be open and honest with your partner about your fears in a safe environment. Don't use attacking language, or your partner may just shut down. While you open up about your feelings, also be clear that you are coming from a loving place. It might help to employ the help of a counselor or marriage therapist who can help mediate the discussion and keep it on track.
Research on emotionally focused therapy has shown that when one partner has substance abuse, a wedge is created in the relationship. It removes the partner from full engagement in the relationship, and the sober partner can't be emotionally vulnerable because s/he doesn't know when the partner who is using can really be counted on. As you drift from each other, one because you are abusing drugs or alcohol and the other because you feel abandoned — your secure bond slowly disintegrates.
In a study by James A. Cranford et. al, researchers found that husbands' lifetime abuse of alcohol is directly related to a wife's negative marital behaviors. Another study found that addictions to prescription medication can decrease the ability to function in a relationship, especially for women. Other studies also show that addictions are linked with negative relationships — a contentious marriage makes you more vulnerability to stress and could lead you down the road of addiction more than someone with a supportive marriage. All of these studies support the idea that addiction can erode your connection and ability to trust one another; most studies also point out that these impacts are felt most strongly by women.
If you and your partner are struggling with addition in your relationship, please seek medical and rehabilitative help for both partners. Then, when you're ready to get your secure attachment back on track, come to see me. Click below to schedule an appointment to talk.


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Anita Mountain
Interviewer: Traian Bossenmayer. Co-interviewer: Diana Deaconu
Anita is Certified in both Psychotherapy and Organisational Transactional Analysis and then became a Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst in both fields. She has a Masters Degree in TA Psychotherapy and has undertaken Somatic Psychotherapy training. She is a Certified Trainer and Coach in the Process Communication Model and is also an Association for Coaching Accredited Executive Coach. Anita has a unique way of blending both Organisational and Psychotherapy fields whilst at the same time maintaining the boundary between the two.
Anita has written a number of papers for the Transactional Analysis Journal as well as for other professional journals. In addition in 2004, she wrote a highly acclaimed book based on TA for workers working with young people, entitled Lifting the Limits. In 2011, along with Chris Davidson, Anita co-authored Working Together; Organizational Transactional Analysis and Business Performance, published by Gower. In this book they develop their own models as well as expand on the three-dimensional OKness model written about in one page by Berne and further developed by Chris.
Working for both profit and not-for-profit organisations in the UK and internationally she has travelled to Brazil, Russia, Armenia, France, China and Romania. Through Skype she now offers Executive Coaching and Supervision world-wide.
In these interviews it is clear how her personal background, as well as her early training in Youth & Community Work, has shaped her fundamental beliefs in equality and justice. It is therefore easy to understand why, with one of the tenets of TA being OKness, she was attracted to this approach. Today she is still as passionate about ensuring OKness, equality and congruity between the fields of TA as she is in her work with individuals, groups and organisations. For Anita it is not about doing TA but how we are being as a Transactional Analyst.
Video 1: The Ongoing Struggle to Embody Transactional Analysis as a Philosophy
the cost of finding one's own way of practicing transactional analysis
trust in the continuity of physis
focusing on strengths and competency
Video 2: On honesty, vulnerability and force
A perspective on escape hatches
Drawing the line between psychotherapy and organizational work
Vulnerability in teams and in individual work
Video 3: Working with the process, working with the task
Trust in relationship
Holding the hope
/// Anita Mountain, "The Relevance of Culture and Relationship Dynamics for Closing Escape Hatches in Therapy", Transactional Analysis Journal, April 2000
/// Eric Berne, "What Do You Say After You Say Hello: The Psychology of Human Destiny", Toronto: Bantam Books, 1973
/// Scott Peck, "A World Waiting to be Born", Bantam Books, New York, 1993
/// www.juliehay.org
/// www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability


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Komitet Mechaniki
Działalność Komitetu wspiera
150th birthday anniversary of Maksymilian Tytus Huber
January 4 was the 150th birthday anniversary of Professor Maksymilian Tytus Huber (1872-1950), an outstanding representative of Polish mechanics. He formulated, among others, the hypothesis of material effort (1904), which is still commonly used in the theory of plasticity. In the world literature it is known as the von Mises condition, more rarely as the Huber-von Mises or Huber-von Mises-Hencky condition.
A biography of Professor Huber can be found, for example, at Wikipedia. His seminal 1904 paper, translated into English, has been published in Archives of Mechanics in 2004 [link].
Copyright © 2023 .:: Komitet Mechaniki Polskiej Akademii Nauk ::.


A lovely comfortable quilted navy sleeping bag, where your dog will feel very comfortable in.
This lovely navy dog sleeping bag is quilted so that your dog will be very comfortable in it. The dog sleeping bag has a zipper on one side and at the bottom so that you can unzip the sleeping bag and then use it as a dog blanket.
Dimensions: L 62 x W 42 cm.


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Bowditch opens Middleton MUGA
MK Dons forward Dean Bowditch joined pupils at Middleton Primary School last week to open their brand new Multi Use Games Area, known as a MUGA.
The MUGA, which measures 4,21m2, will be used for a range of activities and sports during the schools PE and other lessons. It is part of a wider extension programme which will include new classrooms and associated facilities to allow an extra 210 pupils to join the school over the next seven years.
All year groups and a number of parents joined Dean Bowditch on the MUGA as he cut the official ribbon to mark the opening.
Headteacher Jane Miller said: "The children are so excited to get to use the MUGA. We've seen it being created before us so we know what hard work has gone into completing it.
We'd like to say thank you to the council and contractors who have worked hard to make it such a good quality facility. It will be well used by current and future pupils for years to come."
Dean Bowditch added: "This is a great facility and it means the children can now take part in so many different sports on a safe, flexible service. It was an honour to open it and meet some potential sports stars of the future."
The project is being led and funded by Milton Keynes Council, managed by Hewitt Freeborn Associates and constructed by Wates Construction.
Dean Bowditch


Are you a group of lads with a sense of adventure? Looking to get the adrenaline pumping on your stag do in Barcelona? You really can't get any better than this whitewater rafting experience in the breathtaking Pyrenees!
You'll begin your day very early, but don't worry about a lack of rest – you'll have a private return transfer to catch up on beauty sleep! You'll have a three hour journey from your accommodation to the Pyrenees. It might seem like a long journey, but you will definitely agree it was worth it!