Saturday Night Live Looks to Make the Move to Yahoo!
Decades of memorable characters, careers launched, careers ended. Memories of Saturday Night Live go back a long way for a lot of people, and today, there's about to be a whole new clearinghouse for Saturday Night Live content. Yesterday evening, Yahoo! put out the word through an entry on Yahoo! Yodel, written by no less than Marissa Mayer herself, that Saturday Night Live's massive 38-year run would be coming to Yahoo! on an exclusive basis.
The agreement with Broadway Video allows Yahoo! exclusive access to Saturday Night Live content, for both the massive 38-year archive and selected clips from the current season. The content isn't currently available for viewing yet, but Yahoo! plans to make an announcement later when the content is ready for fans of the long-running sketch comedy series to show up and view.
This is a coup for Yahoo!, of course, which has been eager to find means to bring in users. Augmenting the video available from the site, especially with a perennial favorite like Saturday Night Live. Even those who don't much care for the show now often find a lot of laughs still to be had in the earlier stuff, and a show that goes back 38 years will often find a lot of cultural touchstones to take advantage of, as well as personally-identifiable memories of staying up late to watch the Coneheads or Wayne's World, or those over-excitable and largely unsanctioned Spartan cheerleaders Craig and Arianna.
Of course, those who wonder what will be happening to the other sites that currently boast Saturday Night Live content aren't wondering without cause. Currently, Netflix has a substantial volume of Saturday Night Live episodes spanning five decades, from the 1970s to the 2010s. However, these are somewhat incomplete episodes, as the musical guests are seldom in attendance, and some sketches have been removed. Checking with customer service suggested these weren't set to expire in the near future, though it could be an issue of completeness.
Additionally, Hulu (News - Alert), which likewise boasts a large amount of Saturday Night Live content in both clips and full episodes, shows no signs of having its selection expire to make room for Yahoo!, though this may just be a lack of update on Hulu's part. Indeed, in both cases, it may well be that the offerings will be pulled when Yahoo! is ready to start.
While its exclusivity may not prove completely exclusive in the end, it's looking like, for Saturday Night Live purists, Yahoo! will offer the most complete experience yet.
This poses an interesting new dynamic in terms of streaming video. It's a safe bet that plenty of purists out there will make their way to Yahoo! for a shot at a perfect archive, even if there are lesser equivalents available elsewhere. Yahoo! could certainly use a way to bring more users into the fold, using all of its other services as well. A good dollop of streaming video – especially streaming video that can't be had elsewhere – would be a good way to do it.


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NO BOTTOM IN SIGHT! FLYERS LOSE 10TH STRAIGHT, 3-0 TO BRUINS!
By Peter Gleason
When the stock market is sinking like a rock, everybody is racing around screaming, "Where's the bottom?"
Think of the Flyers like you would think of the Dow-Jones, and the bottom is nowhere in sight!
They lost their 10th consecutive game, 3-0 to the Boston Bruins at the Wells.
The Flyers (8-11-7) are 0-5-5 in their past 10 games, matching the longest losing streak in their history, done twice before (Dec. 2-27, 2006, 0-9-1; Feb. 6-23, 2008, 0-8-2). They haven't won since a 3-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 9.
"The last two games, I think we've been chasing behind," Flyers center Travis Konecny said. "Other than that, we've been right in those games. It's definitely hard to chase leads when you're fighting to win games, but we still have to find a way to turn it around here. We just have to keep plugging away."
Tuukka Rask made 28 saves for his first shutout of the season and 39th of his NHL career, and David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand each had a goal and an assist for the Bruins (12-8-4), who have won six of seven.
Ryan Spooner gave the Bruins a 1-0 lead at 14:30 of the first period. Noel Acciari forced a turnover in the Philly zone and fed Spooner, who skated past two Flyers before coming in on goaltender Brian Elliott and beating him through the five-hole. It was Spooner's his first goal of the season and first in 23 games since he scored on March 4 against the New Jersey Devils.
Pastrnak scored his Bruins-leading 13th goal of the season at 6:38 of the second period to give Boston a 2-0 lead and extend his point streak to five games (three goals, three assists).
"We knew Philadelphia was kind of struggling for a while now, so we wanted to make sure we came hard at them, and I think we did a pretty good job," Pastrnak said. "The first goal is big, especially against a team that's not doing that well lately. It was a good win for us and a good way to start the road trip."
Marchand made it 3-0 at 10:44 with his ninth of the season.
"We were ready," Marchand said. "We were prepared from the drop of the puck. It was a big win for us. We want to keep building and keep getting better and we did that again tonight."
Philadelphia's Claude Giroux beat Rask during a power play with 59 seconds remaining in the second period, but the goal was overturned after the Bruins successfully challenged for goaltender interference.
"You have to let it not take the wind out of your sails, we still had a power play after that and everything so we have to just accept it and move on," Elliott said. "If you get hung up looking at those things, saying what could have been, the game is going to answer back."
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said Rask played perhaps his best game of the season.
"I'm sure he is feeling pretty good about his game and he should tonight," Cassidy said. "He looked as comfortable as I've seen him. …He got beat with a good shot, we were fortunate enough to challenge, get a call go our way, but other than that. It didn't look like they were going to get anything by him all night."
Elliott made 24 saves for the Flyers, who were shut out for the sixth time this season.
"I think we're working really hard, but sometimes I think when you're spinning your tires a little bit, nothing gets accomplished," he said. "We played a good team that has very good structure, and if you don't make the smart play every time they are going to turn around and bring it the other way."
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Art takes many different forms so we're doing something a little different for this week's Caturday Art post. We recently received a press release about a grant that was awarded to Sara Pocius of Sea Pony Studio from the Feline Arts Grant Council to produce 100 Cat necklaces for the specific purpose of benefiting the ASPCA. Although many artists competed for the honor, it was Sara's innovative technique and flowing feline design that won the council over. I love wearing my passion for cats everywhere I go so I was eager to learn more.
Sara's unique pieces are created by recreating familiar forms with a continuous line drawing. She then transforms her sketches into stunning flowing jewelry. The Cat is no exception, beautifully designed and created from one ribbon of sterling silver from the top of her tail to the tip of her toe. All of the proceeds made from each Cat necklace will go straight to ASPCA aiming to help provide the animals with a second chance at happy lives.
"As an undeniable cat person, it's such an honor to help raise funds for all of the animals rescued by the ASPCA. Designing something beautiful for the humans that also generates love and support for the animals is an amazing feeling," said Pocius.
Welcome, Sara! Thank you so much for taking the time to join us today.
Please tell us how you became a jewelry designer.
Like many jewelry designers, making jewelry was a hobby when I young. I was the girl at summer camp who could knot all the different friendship bracelet designs. And my desire to create actually played out along many more avenues as I grew up.
I wrote for the high school newsletter, I dabbled with faux painting walls and furniture, and ultimately pursued a career in Art Direction. I am happiest when my efforts produce an end result that can be seen and experienced! After spending many successful years in the ad agency world creating for major brands, a jewelry making class at the local bead shop rekindled that joy I felt when creating something small and personal.
I immediately threw myself into learning as much as I could about the jewelry making process. My journey has taken me through beading, macrame, metalsmithing and ultimately to a place that's the perfect intersection of my computer design skills and jewelry creation. The transition I made from handmade jewelry to my current process was the biggest creative aha! moment I've ever experienced.
How is your jewelry created and what makes it unique?
My designs always start on paper as a sketch. But instead of moving directly to the materials, they become computer generated vector art and then 3D models. This allows me to create designs that I could never fabricate by hand and the results are truly new and unique.
Once my designs have been converted into 3D models, they are either sent off for 3D printing in stainless steel or produced via traditional casting in eco-friendly sterling silver. Both production methods take place here in the United States. The 3D printed pieces have a bit of an industrial vibe and also the fun factor of being created by an amazing technology. While the sterling silver pieces are more classic and appeal to those who like to splurge on eco-luxe jewelry. The coolest thing about these two processes is that the designs are identical, but the final pieces have such a different aesthetic!
This process is truly the sweet spot for me as a designer and where I feel most comfortable and creative.
How did you become involved with the Feline Arts Council?
A friend of mine came across Fresh Step's call for cat creations online. She knew that I would be interested, since I was already working on a cat design I was really excited about. At first I was a bit hesitant to enter since the first design the Council chose was a piece of silver jewelry, but at literally the final hour I submitted by necklace design. Several weeks later I received an email saying my design had been chosen and I was ecstatic. I had to keep it a secret for over 3 months while I worked on production and packaging, so I was very excited to finally announce it publicly in early March.
What was the inspiration for your silver cat necklace?
My inspiration for this necklace definitely comes from some of the amazingly "catty" female cats I've had the pleasure of knowing. I've lived with cats my entire life and this design reminds me of two in particular. They were beautiful and they knew it!
This piece is part of my current collection that originated from the idea of drawing a continuous line sketch that is translated into a ribbon of silver or steel. The bold and graceful silhouette of the cat came so naturally as I sat down to design. I couldn't be happier with the final piece!
My studio cats are two laid back tom cats, Bill Murray (12) and Tommy Longcat. (3) Both rescues and the center of our household. Bill Murray is an orange Kansas City farm kitty, while fluffy gray Tommy Longcat spent his formative years in the big city of Chicago. But they are both loving my new sunny studio space out in L.A. They enjoy knocking all my supplies around and acting super cute to distract me from getting things in my business done.
How can people purchase your grant-winning design?
The necklace has such pretty lines.
What a stunning design... I love how she was able to capture the exquisite grace of the feline species in such a simple way... Purrs from the Zee and Zoey Gang!
That's pretty. Now that TW is home, she doesn't wear jewelry when she goes out.
This is so pretty!! Thank you for sharing.
What a glorious piece of art! Wes loves it.
Thanks yous so furry much for sharing it on the Caturday Art Hop!
That is a beautiful necklace. And what a great way to support a great cause.
How pretty. We had never heard of the feline arts council before. Glad to see that kitty art is being supported.
so pretty, and such talent!


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NCAA Women's Tournament
Bethune-Cookman ready for the challenge of playing at top-seeded Notre Dame
Lady Wildcats play Saturday against the defending national champions
Up Next From HBCU
The Bethune-Cookman women's team and fans cheer when they hear that their next opponent will be defending NCAA champion Notre Dame on Saturday. Bethune-Cookman
By John X. Miller	@xman1955
Bethune-Cookman University waited anxiously to find out who the school will play in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament this week.
Nearly 100 players, coaches, fans and school administrators packed into the Presidents' Banquet Room in the Michael & Libby Johnson Center for Civic Engagement on Monday to watch the women's selection show on ESPN.
They knew they would be a 16th seed, but it didn't matter. The Lady Wildcats were playing in the NCAA tournament for the first time. They will face defending national champion Notre Dame (30-3) on Saturday in South Bend, Indiana.
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"We're going to get back in the gym, as a coaching staff start going through the scout [report] and get everyone ready to play a game," said BCU head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. "Business as usual, but tonight was what we've climbed so far to get."
The Lady Wildcats (21-10) beat Norfolk State to win their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title since 1984 and earn that cherished NCAA tournament bid.
Monday night's reveal of the bracket didn't exactly come as a surprise to senior captain Angel Golden and the rest of the team.
"This moment right here is what it's all about," said Golden, who was last season's MEAC Player of the Year.
"Getting to the NCAA tournament and winning the school's first championship since 1984 … that's history. … It's time to go show them what we can do," said Golden, who was MVP of the MEAC tournament.
The official women's bracket was displayed by mistake during an ESPNU re-airing of a Sunday show, so ESPN moved up the originally scheduled announcement show two hours to 5 p.m. EDT.
"This was everything it should have been," said Blair-Lewis, who is now in her 11th season as BCU coach. "The students came out, the administration came out, the parents came out. We wanted these girls to relish this moment."
Notre Dame won the program's second NCAA championship last year and has lost just once at home this season. The Fighting Irish won the ACC tournament, winning each game by double digits, including Sunday's 20-point win over Louisville.
All five starters average in double figures for the Irish, including last year's Final Four MVP Arike Ogunbowale (21.0); Jessica Shepard (16.5 and 9.9 rebounds); Jackie Young (14.8); Brianna Turner (14.4); and Marina Mabrey (13.9).
"What better way to have it?" Blair-Lewis said. "This university has never gotten to go, and now we get to play one of the best teams in women's basketball."
When asked what she'd remember most about this season, Golden said Monday's selection will be the high point. "This moment right here, finally getting to the championship and winning it, it's big," she said.
Bethune-Cookman is led by Golden, an All-MEAC first-team guard who averages 19.7 points a game, and forward Chasimmie Brown, who averages 8.5 rebounds and 10.5 points a game.
Freshman Camary Harris said she's ready to face No. 1 Notre Dame. "I actually really am looking forward to playing them," Harris said. "They put on their pants the way we put on ours."
John X. Miller is senior editor for news and commentary for The Undefeated. He's a father, jazz aficionado and diehard UNC basketball fan.
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Great news - you don't need to stick to the same Cath Lab forever!
Five reasons to Locum in the UK this summer!
During the past couple of months' the respiratory locum market has really picked up there is no better time than now to try locum work in the respiratory field. Here are 5 initial steps to secure your first placement.
The first step when a new position comes in will to send a copy of your CV. Content is vital. As respiratory covers a wide range of lung function tests for example spirometry, oximetry and gas transfer tests, different hospitals typically require their staff to carry out varieties of tests. A clear CV indicating your experience levels of each test is a great start. It is also helpful to separate skills involved in sleep studies. Two references from your most recent employer will then reiterate this however the more referees the better!
Affiliations and accreditations can make the big difference between two candidates going for the one position: such as ARTP, SCST and RPSGT. The accreditation that respiratory managers value most in their locums is the ARTP accreditation: Association of Respiratory Technology and Physiology. This reflects a high standard of professionalism and an understanding of the ever-increasing demands of new technology and medicine. The accreditation includes; a two-day intensive course; portfolios; exams; and practical assessment. It costs £200 to register with ARTP for full accreditation. Another useful membership, which is free and voluntary, is the RCCP.
Being flexible on location is key. Even short-term positions or ones requiring a long commute are well worth having on your CV. Not least if they are your first experience in that part of the UK – you earn great money too! Most hospitals outside London offer cheap accommodation.
It is important in any profession to have your phone to hand when doing locum work. Shifts often pop up last minute and to ensure you can cover the position we need to update you quickly on the details. These covers can be vital in securing longer and more frequent positions at the same hospital or even cross-site hospitals.
It is very common that managers request a previously employed locum for more assignments therefore a positive first impression is essential. Always arrive early at the department so that you can familiarize yourself with the operations and equipment. When using the equipment – which we will inform you of before the placement - try and work as independently as your confidence allows. However, in most cases for a first day in a week assignment, they will offer support.
When it comes to your consultant please feel free to be as specific as possible with us about job duties whether specializing in respiratory or sleep. If you have any particular hospitals you are interested in do not hesitate to highlight these to us so that we can use the best of our resources to get you placed there.


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echo $GCLOUD_KEY > $GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS
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    mkdir -p $HOME/gcloud &&
    wget -q https://dl.google.com/dl/cloudsdk/channels/rapid/downloads/google-cloud-sdk-187.0.0-linux-x86_64.tar.gz --directory-prefix=$HOME/gcloud &&
    cd $HOME/gcloud &&
    tar xzf google-cloud-sdk-187.0.0-linux-x86_64.tar.gz &&
    printf '\ny\n\ny\ny\n' | ./google-cloud-sdk/install.sh &&
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    cd $BUILD_DIR;
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Mary immaculate is the proud homebase of arise ministry, the developer of the first catholic curriculum that trains the faithful to operate in the gifts of the holy spirit.
The Mission of Arise is to train, equip, and send into the world individuals to operate in the fullness of the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church.
Bring the whole family to learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. With 3 different tracks and free childcare, the entire family will learn how to recognize and yield to the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit!
¡Acompaña a Carmen y a Geny todos los martes a partir del 19 de marzo por la tarde de 6:30-8:30 pm a la clase del Espíritu Santo 101! El curso incluye los materiales de la clase, el libro y algunos snacks.
Take the course from a trained, Arise instructor over an intensive weekend or during the full 6-week program. Discounts are available to parishioners.
To request a 45 minute private, prayer sessions with some of our qualified prayer ministers, please complete the form below. All sessions are scheduled individually.
Learn more about the many exciting events happening with Arise Ministry. From our monthly Night of Healing to Treasure Hunts, graduate intensive classes and more!
If you are a graduate of Holy Spirit 101 and would like to join an Intercessory ministry team, please contact [Tori Harris]. Team members are available during Arise Nights, between Masses and are on-call throughout the week for private prayer session.
All of our retreats need volunteers to be successful. If you are interested in volunteering during an upcoming retreat weekend, please contact [Tori Harris].
Arise Worship Ministry is the developer of the revolutionary curriculum: Holy Spirit 101. This intense, hands-on program is designed to help adult Catholics discover, mature and share the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. Arise Worship Ministry operates out of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Farmers Branch, TX, and its directors operate under obedience to the local ordinary. The curriculum, Holy Spirit 101, has been critically studied and reviewed. On February 17, 2016, Holy Spirit 101 was granted the 'nihil obstat' and 'imprimatur', an official declaration approving the teaching material as beneficial for Roman Catholics.


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absorbed dose
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C - Methods for the calculation of radiation received and its effects, and a policy for design margins (15 November 2008) + "Identified typographical error"
energy absorbed locally per unit mass as a result of radiation exposure which is transferred through ionisation, displacement damage and excitation and is the sum of the ionising dose and non-ionising dose
NOTE 1 It is normally represented by D, and in accordance with the definition, it can be calculated as the quotient of the energy imparted due to radiation in the matter in a volume element and the mass of the matter in that volume element. It is measured in units of gray, Gy (1 Gy = 1 J kg-1 (= 100 rad)).
NOTE 2 The absorbed dose is the basic physical quantity that measures radiation exposure.
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — displacement damage
ECSS-E-ST-10-04C Rev.1 — dose
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — dose
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — dose equivalent
ECSS-Q-ST-70-06C — dose profile
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — ionising dose
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — organ equivalent dose
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — quality factor
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — radiation weighting factor
ECSS-E-ST-10-12C — relative biological effectiveness (RBE)


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Law & Order (TV Series)
Law & Order: L.A. (TV Series)
Law & Order: Trial by Jury (TV Series)
Dick Wolf (Creator), Constantine Makris, Jace Alexander, Edwin Sherin, Richard Dobbs, David Platt, Matthew Penn, Don Scardino, Martha Mitchell, Christopher Misiano, James Quinn, Jean de Segonzac, Arthur W. Forney, E.W. Swackhamer, Lewis Gould, Michael Pressman, Daniel Sackheim, Alex Chapple, Fred Gerber, Jim McKay, Gloria Muzio, James Frawley, Vincent Misiano, Vern Gillum, Darnell Martin, Michael W. Watkins, Steve Wertimer, John Whitesell, Dann Florek, Brian Mertes, Steven Robman, Marc Levin, Mario Van Peebles, Fred Berner, Marisol Adler, Tim Hunter, Ernest R. Dickerson, Alan Taylor
Dick Wolf, Rene Balcer, Richard Sweren, Michael S. Chernuchin, Ed Zuckerman, William N. Fordes, Robert Nathan, Wendy Battles, David Black, Kathy McCormick, Matt Witten, Barry M. Schkolnick, I.C. Rapoport, Aaron Zelman, Jeremy R. Littman, Barry Schindel, David Wilcox, Robert Palm, Michael Duggan, Eric Overmyer, Matthew McGough, Luke Schelhaas, Morgan Gendel, Janis Diamond, Keith Eisner, Walon Green, Lynne E. Litt, Marc Guggenheim, Christopher Ambrose
Mike Post
Constantine Makris, William Klayer, John Beymer, David S. Tuttman, Christopher Misiano, Richard Dobbs, Manuel Billeter, Ernest R. Dickerson
Jerry Orbach, Paul Sorvino, Dennis Farina, S. Epatha Merkerson, Benjamin Bratt, George Dzundza, Chris Noth, Jesse L. Martin, Dann Florek, Sam Waterston, Fred Dalton Thompson, Michael Moriarty, Dianne Wiest, Steven Hill, Elisabeth Röhm, Angie Harmon, John Fiore, Alana De La Garza, Leslie Hendrix, Andrea Navedo, Jill Hennessy, Carolyn McCormick, J.K. Simmons, Milena Govich, Jeremy Sisto, Annie Parisse, Anthony Anderson, Richard Brooks, Linus Roache, Carey Lowell, David Lipman, John Cariani, Stephen Henderson
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) / Studios USA Television / Universal Network Television
TV Series. Mystery. Drama | Cop Movies. Crime
TV Series (1990-2010). 20 Seasons. 246 Episodes. In New York City, when a crime is committed, the victims are represented by two distinct yet forever intertwined forces. There's the police department, represented here by the aging, cynical and recovering alcoholic Detective Briscoe, his more passionate and idealistic partner Detective Green, and their boss, Lieutenant Van Buren. It is their job to investigate the crime, collect evidence, interview witnesses and then, when the evidence points to a suspect or suspects, place the suspect(s) under arrest. The matter is then taken over by the prosecutors of the District Attorney's office, EADA Jack McCoy, his assistant prosecutor Serena Southerlyn, and the District Attorney Arthur Branch, who discuss deals, prepare the witnesses and evidence and conduct the people's case in the trial. Matters are rarely resolved easily, or for the people involved, satisfactorily. Crimes are committed which frequently create public unrest and controversy, race, morals and beliefs are frequently challenged and manipulated, the guilty can go unpunished and the innocent ruined forever. The detectives and prosecutors are weary, cynical, flawed, human and vulnerable. And yet they are somehow still dedicated to their jobs, to make the guilty answer for their crimes and gain some sense of justice for the victim and the victim's family. These are their stories...
1991: Golden Globes: Nominated Best TV-Series - Drama
1993: Golden Globes: Nominated Best TV-Series - Drama and Actor (Moriarty)
1994: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Actor in a TV-Series - Drama (Waterston)
1997: Emmy: Best Series Drama
Show 20 more awards
2001: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Nominated for Best TV Series - Drama
1996: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Best TV Series
1998: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director Drama Series
2003: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Screenplay in Episodic Drama
1997: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Screenplay in Episodic Drama. 2 Nominations
1996: Writers Guild of America (WGA): 3 Nom. Best Screenplay in Episodic Drama
2004: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Best Actor in a Drama Series (Orbach)
2003: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated Best Ensemble in a Drama Series
2001: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Best Ensemble in Drama Series
1998: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Best Actor in Drama Series (Waterston). 3 Nom.
1997: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nom. Ensemble Drama Series; Actor (Waterston)
Critics' reviews
"'Law and Order' could climb quickly to the top echelons of the genre, right up there with 'Crime Story' and 'Hill Street Blues'"
"The series has all the ingredients associated with quality television: strong scripts, relevant themes and a cast that qualifies as first-rate-plus"
Tom Shales: The Washington Post
"Missing here is the complexity that makes shows like 'L.A. Law' or 'Hill Street Blues' fun to watch"


For hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis forced by the floods to abandon their homes, food is a primary concern. IRIN news reports that some families have gone days without a meal. Frances Kennedy, a World Food Programme (WFP) spokesperson, told IRIN: "We are very concerned about the nutritional situation. About 2.8 million people have been reached, but there are others in need. Camps are crowded and people are sleeping on sides of the roads." WFP has been supplying "dry rations" (family rations for a month), made up of wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals, cooking oil and high-energy biscuits.
"This allows us to reach more people, more quickly… These distributions are at different points across the flood zone – both in camps and other locations identified through our assessments and where partners have been able to set up distribution sites," Marcus Prior, a WFP spokesman, told IRIN. Currently about 4.8 million people are without shelter, "although we believe this may have gone up considerably with the latest developments in Sindh," said Maurizio Giuliano, a spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
The immediate impact on the population is truly staggering — 20 million people affected with 8 million in need of water, food, and shelter; 1,500 to 2,000 killed; 4 million left homeless; and 15 million displaced. The devastation has hit virtually all sectors of the economy. The Pakistan government estimates total economic damage to be near $15 billion, or about 10 percent of GDP. Damage to infrastructure alone (roads, power plants, telecommunications, dams and irrigation systems, and schools and health clinics) amounts to around $10 billion.
Mohsin S. Khan, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and Shuja Nawaz, director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council of the United States, have written about the economic impact of the Pakistan floods. They say that agriculture, which represents 25 percent of the Pakistan economy and provides employment to 50 percent of the workforce, was extremely hard hit. At least 30 percent of the cotton crop has washed away, which is bound to devastate the textile industry, the mainstay of Pakistani manufacturing and exports. Adding to this is the loss of wheat, rice, and maize crops, and about 10 million head of livestock. Altogether agricultural production this year could fall by as much as 15 percent. Even next year's production is likely to show a further decline because the spring wheat crop that needs to be planted in October–December this year will not be possible.


The class of widget-windows that are instantiated whenever a list-view is added to a window. Probably not of concern to applications unless it needs to intercept low-level window events of a list-view subclass or otherwise add methods to the widget-window of a list-view. See os-widget-window.


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Planning to Get the New Samsung S20? Here's When the Price Will Drop By Up to 21%
Data suggest a significant price drop soon, so maybe you should wait a while.
By Paul John Caña | Feb 26, 2020
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Samsung made a big splash when it unveiled its newest slate of flagship mobile phones earlier this February. With three variants, a camera that can take up to 108-megapixel images, a "space zoom," 8k video recording, and a host of other new features, the South Korean brand is making sure to stay ahead in the cutthroat world of mobile phone technology.
But the phones, as expected, don't come cheap. The basic S20 with a 6.2-inch screen retails for P49,990, the 6.7-inch S20+ goes for P55,990, and the S20 Ultra is priced at P69,990.
If you find those prices too prohibitive, you may want to wait a while. According to the iPrice Group, which operates a meta search website that scours the internet to help consumers compare the prices of different products, the Samsung Galaxy S20's price is predicted to drop by a significant amount in about six months to a year.
The iPrice Group conducted independent research tracking the prices of three previous Samsung Galaxy S-models: S8, S9, and S10 since their release dates. Based on its own database of hundreds of merchants and online stores, it was able to get the average minimum price of the three models after six months and after a year from their release dates. iPrice gathered data by tracking Samsung's average minimum price in its platform.
Based on the study, the Samsung Galaxy S20's release date price of P49,990 may drop to an estimated P39,492 (about 21 percent) after six months. After a year, Samsung Galaxy S20's average minimum price may drop further to about P32,494 (35 percent).
The iPrice Group study also revealed three other interesting insights:
1| The average price drop of the S8, S9, and S10 six months after release date is 21 percent
After six months, Samsung Galaxy S8's price dropped by 22 percent, the S9 by 24 percent, and the S10's at 18 percent, which averages at 21 percent.
2| Samsung Galaxy S10 dropped as much as 45 percent a year after its release
Samsung Galaxy S10's price significantly dropped a year after its release date. Its original price last year was P49,990.00, and the average minimum price you could purchase it for in online merchants today is P27,644.43.
3| Samsung Galaxy S8 and S9's prices dropped by 30 to 31 percent after a year
One year after their release dates, both Samsung Galaxy S8 and S9 experienced a price drop of 30 to 31 percent. The Galaxy S8's price dropped from P39,990 to P27,761, while the S9 dropped from P41,990 to P29,336.45. The average price drop of all three models (including Galaxy S10) a year from its release date is 35 percent.
The iPrice Group likewise revealed other interesting insights based on its study of Samsung's flagship phone model. The Galaxy S8 and S9, for instance, had close release date prices; the S9 was only five percent more expensive than the S8. However, the Galaxy S10's release date price is significantly higher than both models; its price is 19 percent higher than the Galaxy S9's release date price. The iPrice Group believes this could be due to the similarities of the S8 and S9, and the leap in terms of upgrades (e.g. multiple cameras, better speed and graphics, etc.) of the S10.
The Galaxy S20, meanwhile, has the same release date price as the Galaxy S10 (P49,990), despite its upgrades.
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Kyle Krzyzanski is a senior at Coldwater High School and is the son of Jessica and Jason Krzyzanski. This is Kyle's second year in the Computer and Networking Technologies program at the Branch Area Careers Center where he has achieved his A+ certification and is a member of Business Professionals of America. He has earned numerous awards through BPA and will be competing for the second year in a row at the State level. Kyle serves as the BPA Vice-President.
Kyle is the OJT Help Desk technician with Century Bank & Trust under the supervision of Carlos Villa. His responsibilities include wiping outdated computers of confidential information, installing new network cables throughout the multiple bank locations, and covering the phone lines when needed. He believes his on the job training has helped him to learn more about how a real Information Technology (IT) team works and learning the practical applications of computer security. Kyle's favorite part about his OJT is the opportunity to work with networking professionals and learn the procedures an IT team must take to ensure data safety. His future plans include attending either Davenport University or Kettering University to major in Cyber Security.
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Two sisters struggle with what it means to be a mother. One after the sudden loss of her baby, the other with her own inability to care for her young child. Together they find hope in the face of tragedy.
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Toni Collette receives Best Actress nomination for the Gotham Independent Film Award
Toni Collette has received a Best Actress nomination for "Hereditary" from theIndependent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, announced today the nominees for the 28th Annual IFP Gotham Awards. Ten competitive awards will be presented to independent features and series. The Gotham Awards is one of the leading awards for independent film and signals the kick-off to the film awards season. As the first major awards ceremony of the film season, the IFP Gotham Awards provide critical early recognition and media attention to worthy independent films. The awards are also unique for their ability to assist in catapulting award recipients prominently into national awards season attention. Alongside Collette, Ari Aster received a nomination for the Breakthrough Director Award. The Gotham Awards ceremony will be held on Monday, November 26th at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Congrats to both of them.
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If you've ever experienced a comprehensive eye exam, you know that the doctor uses eye drops to dilate your pupils.
But why do your pupils need to be dilated? What does that mean?
The answer is fairly simple. During a normal eye exam, Dr. Brian Haas will use a bright light and a lens to examine your eye. That bright light causes the pupil to contract, a natural mechanism the eye uses to adjust to varying amounts of light. When the pupils contract, it's difficult to see the back of your eye, where the retina, optic nerve, and many important blood vessels are.
Dilating the pupils helps Dr. Haas check the back of the eye for any abnormalities.
If you've never experienced an exam in which your eyes were dilated, here's a quick rundown of what to expect.
First, it will take about 15 to 20 minutes for your pupils to fully dilate. After the exam, you'll have blurred vision reading vision for a few hours.
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You'll still be able to perform normal functions almost immediately; your vision will just be a bit blurry. That being the case, you may want to have a friend drive you in for the exam, or, if you take public transportation, bring someone else along. But most people can drive fine as long as they have sunglasses.
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Napoleon - The Stepney Hotel and Llanelli
Written by Lyn John
On Sunday 23 July 1865, a 'carriage and pair' pulled up at the Ship & Castle Inn at Water Street. This was a normal event for the old established coaching house that once stood on the main thoroughfare through the town of Llanelli. Carriages and stagecoaches travelling on long distant journeys frequently changed horses there to save time and avoid wearing the horses out. It was also a place of refreshment serving the traveller and providing accommodation. What was unusual about this particular coach was that it was carrying Napoleon. Not the Emperor Napoleon, who was long dead, but his nephew, Prince Napoléon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte and his wife Clotilde *[1]
The Stepney Hotel June 2006 (centre section was the original Ship & Castle)
Along with a gentleman companion, the party were travelling through west Wales en-route to Carmarthen, Aberystwyth and on to Ireland to attend the International Exhibition 'World's Fair' in Dublin where France had a highly prestigious exhibition. They had spent the last day or two visiting Swansea, Caswell Bay and Mumbles after arriving by sea at Cardiff in the corvette 'Le Jerome Napoleon'. They had stayed the night at the Mackworth Arms, Swansea and visited Mumbles before moving on to Llanelli where they had taken a 'comfort break' at the Ship & Castle Inn. The reception in Llanelli for these VIPs was subdued to say the least, but their tour of the country had been intended to be incognito, which would explain the reception the party had received in Llanelli, as reported in the Llanelly & County Guardian of 27 July 1865. [2]
On Sunday last Prince Napoleon, on his way to Milford, reached Llanelly in his carriage, where he stopped, at the 'Ship and Castle' to change horses. Whilst this was taking place, the Prince got out of his carriage, and the Princess stood on the steps chatting in a very lively manner with the Prince. No one knew at the time who the distinguished persons were. We understand that the Prince expressed his pleasure with the scenery in South Wales, remarking also to the driver that Wales was a very fine country. As the carriage passed Market Street, Church Street, Hall Street, and so on by West End to Pembrey Road, it attracted considerable notice, but no one knowing at the time the distinguished inmates, there was not that amount of curiosity and display which might have been shown. The imperial party seem, where ever they go, to carry with them the highest respect of the people. [1]
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The Ship & Castle was managed at this time by the innkeeper Edward Llewellyn, and it was described in a contemporary trade directory as being a 'Commercial Hotel, A Posting House and an Inland Revenue Office'. [3]
By 1872 the building had been extended and was renamed the The Stepney Arms Hotel, by which time it was being run by Mary Llewellyn. It became a very prestigious hostelry and meeting place and had served the town of Llanelli for over two hundred years. In the twentieth century it took on the name of The Stepney Hotel as there was a public house in Market Street known as the Stepney Arms.
At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, the proprietress of the hotel was a Miss J Lloyd. The building met its end and was demolished circa 2008, bearing the totally inappropriate and unconnected name of 'The Sol Bar.' [4] The Stepney was as historically important as similar buildings in the county such as the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen and the Cawdor Arms, Llandeilo. Both maintain important positions in the towns in which they stand. Sadly with myopic vision, the custodians of our town's future saw fit to demolish this once famous coaching house that stood proudly at the 'Eastern Gate of Llanelli'.
The Staff of the Reference Department of the Llanelli Public Library and Dr J D Davies.
Notes & Citations
*Prince Napoléon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte was a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, and first cousin of Napoleon III, who was the French Emperor at the time [from 1852 to 1870].
[1] Llanelly Guardian 27 July 1865
[2] Welshman 28 July1865, Monmouthshire Merlin 29 July 1865, Times Tuesday, July 25, 1865
[3] Slater's Directory 1868 Ship & Castle, Edward Llewellyn, Park St.
[4] Chalinder's Directory 1872, James Davies & Co. Llanelly Directory 1897 p106 & advert., Kelly's Directory 1907 p 497 .
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RELEASE — This year's QHacks event – a student-led weekend-long hackathon at Queen's University – is taking on the Mayor's Innovation Challenge.
This year's QHacks participants will have an opportunity to develop an innovative solution to one of the outlined Mayor's Innovation Challenge streams. Two teams of 'hackers' will be invited to present their proposals at the Mayor's Innovation Challenge Pitch event on Friday, Feb. 8.
A hackathon is an intensive sprint event where teams collaborate to develop an idea into a finished product. QHacks 2019 will take place in Grant Hall and Kingston Hall on Queen's campus from Feb. 1 to 3, and features speakers from top global tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Shopify and Snap. More than 500 students from all over North America attended last year's QHacks event.
Kingston faces a series of complex challenges as we work toward our vision of becoming a smart, livable, 21st century city and is seeking solutions from student innovators. The Mayor's Innovation Challenge is a competition calling on teams of students from Kingston's major post-secondary institutions to develop innovative proposals to address an identified challenge faced by the City of Kingston.
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Founded by lead singer and guitarist Dean Wareham in 1991, indie rock band Luna has reunited after a decade on hiatus in celebration of their vinyl reissue box set. After time spent touring in Spain and Portugal, Luna made their way to New York to kick off the music portion of Brooklyn's Northside Festival, opening and closing strong with a range of Luna's career-spanning hits, like "Slide," "Tiger Lily" and "Bewitched."
It seems that Luna hasn't yet received the recognition they deserve. After a 10-year lapse to pursue individual projects and fan conflicting egos, their reconciliation has come at the perfect time. Luna is truly rock royalty and their performance at Northside Festival proved they haven't lost their stellar, steady rockin' sound.
Before the show, we caught up with Dean Wareham and guitarist Sean Eden—both in great spirits—to chat about the impetus for the reunion, the "Spotify" generation, and their thoughts on EDM.
What sparked the idea for a reunion tour?
Dean Wareham: "It's been 10 years since the band broke up. Round numbers like that make you think about things. We thought if we were ever going to play shows again together, this would be the right time. We've all stayed friends throughout the years, and also this year there's a vinyl reissue project of Luna's vinyl box set."
Are you guys having fun?
DW: "Spain was really fun. We played Spain and Portugal and did a warm-up in LA."
Sean Eden: "It just felt like we hurdled right into it, which was great."
DW: "We laughed a lot. We cried not much. This tour has a nicer vibe than 10 years ago when the band was breaking up."
What are your thoughts on EDM music?
DW: "I don't follow EDM."
SE: "I listen to a few things online if I hear someone talking about something, but I'm not into it."
DW: "I look to my son who is 15 years old and he doesn't like EDM. He's really into all kinds of music, especially hip-hop. I believe and trust him. Anyway, electronic music has too many beats per minute for me."
What do you think about Spotify?
DW: "When I put out a record last year I asked myself, 'should I be on Spotify?' A lot of people told me 'no,' but ultimately right now we have to be on Spotify because if you're not, you don't exist to a lot of people. Especially since so many people only listen to music via Spotify. I know what bugs most is Spotify's lack of transparency. Major labels took a huge payout and now the owner is one of the richest people in the music business. It makes you wonder, what was the transaction that took place, and why wasn't that money passed along to the artists? Are Spotify owners music lovers or just tech people?"
SE: "Come on, they're the latter. If you own your music then you get paid, if you don't then you get screwed."
Do you guys own your music?
SE: "Some of it. We own a few of the later Luna albums, but for our earlier records, we don't get anything."
DW: "It's funny how everyone is saying 'it's so terrible for musicians now,' but the truth is, it's always been terrible for musicians. It was no better in the '90s, really. Yes, if you're a huge pop star or a big songwriter you're in the clear, but for musicians like us it's always been tough. It's tough now, although there are certain benefits to being an established band—especially with the Internet, which is helping us connect with fans directly."
If you could go back in time to any concert who you would see?
DW: "I would like to see Elvis Presley in the'70s. I saw this show 10 or 15 years ago with his whole band playing, while Elvis was on the video screen. That was pretty cool."
SE: "It would be great to see the Velvet Underground at some little club. But then again, being a guitar man, it would be great to see Jimi Hendrix."
DW: "Did you ever see Supertramp?"
SE: "I did! That was my favorite band when I was 12. I'm not embarrassed to say it."


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Slots are typically divided into two types. Classic and progressive. A classic slot machine has three or more reels, a one-row display, and three or more pay lines. These games tend to be simpler, and often have an entertaining visual. They have a variety of symbols that represent fruits, bells, and stylized lucky sevens.
Progressive slots feature bonus features that offer a chance to win more than the base payout. In many cases, the bonus round is tied to the theme of the game. For example, in the Wolf Gold Power Jackpot, a wolf and bald eagle are featured as the main symbols. This game also offers three progressive jackpots.
Multi-line slot machines are more popular than the traditional one-reel version. Most multi-line slots will allow variable credits, such as $1 per spin. They can be found in many casinos. However, this type of game can be quite limiting. It is possible to win on a single pull, but the chances are low. Instead, a lucky player might play several rounds in a row.
Electronic slot machines can malfunction. They usually go unnoticed, but a slight fault can lead to a dispute. When a machine is malfunctioning, the displayed amount is usually less than the amount intended. As a result, the odds of winning a large prize decrease, making the machine dull. Many manufacturers are now using integrated circuits and microprocessors to regulate their games.
Traditionally, slot machines were manufactured and operated by small shops. These businesses were called slot clubs. Clubs were often located in specially approved gambling zones. The clubs would usually have a variety of slot machines, and each club would feature its own unique theme. Some of the most popular clubs included Vulcan 777, the Taj Mahal, and the Slots Club.
The first modern electromechanical slot machine was developed in 1963. Bally was the first manufacturer to build a fully electromechanical draw-poker machine. Symbols on the original machines consisted of five, which limited the size of the jackpot. But with the addition of electronics, the number of possible combinations increased dramatically. Today's machines have more than a dozen pay tables.
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The United Kingdom (UK) classifies slot machines according to the Gambling Act 2005. Several states in the country have established gaming control boards, and others have restrictions on private ownership of slot machines.
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text: Poland Opens Her Doors We asked a Polish economist: "What would you call this new architectural style?" He answered dryly: "Stalinist Gothic-vin tage of 1925." And he added: "Expensive and pretentious, but we didn't have much choice. We were cut off from the best in up-to-date design and town planning." In all Warsaw we met no one who had a kind word to say for the postwar style, or for its most conspicuous expression, the Palace of Culture and Science. This is the 30-story gift of Josef Stalin to the people of Poland. He not only gave the building; his architects designed it, and he sent 5,000 Russian work men to Warsaw to build it (page 359). The Palace cost an estimated $34,000,000 and houses three theaters, two cinemas, and an elaborate Congress Hall of red and gold and marble that seats 3,000 people. Wherever you go in Warsaw, the Palace is visible on the horizon. For the stranger, the landmark is useful. To some Poles, however, the ever-present tower is an irritant. "The best place to take a picture of War saw," we were told, "is from the Palace. It's the only place you can't see the Palace!" Warsaw's Old Town Lovingly Restored With Stalinist Gothic as a background to their daily lives, Warsaw people needed and craved some visible link with their historic Polish past. The Old Town of Warsaw, the Stare Miasto, in particular, had been one of their national treasures. Scholars, artists, and patriots had lived on or near the old market square. Marie Curie, co-discoverer of radium, had been born near by. The 17th- and 18th-century buildings had stood intact until 1939. Then war swept Poland, and by the end of 1944 hardly a single structure in the Old Town was standing. In September, 1945, a


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Real Madrid transfer news: The Premier League stars who could be the next 'galactico', including Hazard and Kane
21st December 2017, 5:02 pm
There is set to be a major shake-up at Real Madrid next summer.
The European champions have endured a difficult season so far and currently trail bitter rivals Barcelona by 11 points in LaLiga.
Real are expected to splash the cash in 2018, with president Florentino Pérez understood to be determined to bring a new "galactico" to the club – and a number of Premier League stars are reportedly on his transfer shortlist.
But who is most likely to become Real's next "galactico" signing?
talkSPORT has taken a look at the Premier League players who could make the move to the Bernabeu. Check out the gallery above.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) Chances of joining Real Madrid next summer: 6/10 – There were a few raised eyebrows in the summer when Liverpool paid out more than £35million to sign Salah from Roma, given he had struggled to impress in his previous spell in the Premier League with Chelsea. But the Egyptian has been an outstanding success at Anfield, with 20 goals to his name already this season. His international boss Hector Cuper claimed earlier this month that Salah's impressive displays have alerted Real Madrid and speculation has increased in recent weeks that they are planning a big-money swoop next summer. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane recently heaped praise on Salah too describing him as a "great player". Is that a sure fire sign a Real Madrid bid is imminent?
Harry Kane (Tottenham) Chances of joining Real Madrid next summer: 5/10 – The Tottenham and England striker has enjoyed an incredible 2017, scoring 50 goals for club and country. Now regarded as one of the world's very best strikers, Kane would cost a huge fee to prise away from Spurs and he certainly seems in no rush to depart north London. But if there's one club that can make the impossible, possible, it is Real Madrid. And there has been constant speculation in England and Spain that Kane is very much on their radar. Zinedine Zidane only added to that speculation in October when he described Kane as "the complete player". We rate his chances of joining Real Madrid next summer as 5/10.
Marcus Rashford (Man United) Chances of joining Real Madrid next summer: 2/10 – It would be a major surprise if Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho allowed one of England's most talented young players to leave Old Trafford. But reports in Spain emerged back in October that Real have a strong interest in Rashford. According to Don Balon, the 20-year-old is regarded as a 'Plan B' signing by Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez if the club fail to lure his fellow Englishman Harry Kane away from Tottenham. We rate his chances of joining Real Madrid next summer as 2/10.
Anthony Martial (Man United) Chances of joining Real Madrid next summer: 7/10 – While Real Madrid swooping for Marcus Rashford looks a highly unlikely prospect, a move for his Manchester United team-mate Martial would not be so surprising. The Frenchman has cut a forlorn figure at Old Trafford since the arrival of Jose Mourinho as manager and is not guaranteed a starting place. Should United bring in a new striker next summer, Martial may decide to assess his options and Real Madrid have long admired him. The Daily Mirror claimed in November that Real are ready to make an £80m move for Martial at the end of the season.
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) Chances of joining Real Madrid next summer: 8/10 – The Belgian is arguably the Premier League's most skilful player and would fit Real's "galactico" mould more than any other player on this list. The Times recently reported Hazard is refusing to sign a new contract at Chelsea in the hope of attracting an offer from Real Madrid. He has spoken of his admiration for Real's boss Zinedine Zidane, and having been at Chelsea since 2012, next summer could be the perfect time for the 26-year-old to take on a new challenge.


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Q: Error when performing ANCOVA I am a beginner in R and maybe this questions is answer somewhere else. But I couldn't find an answer about it.
I am trying to perform an ANCOVA using package WRS2, so I have written this formula:
ancova(dep2~CCog+dep1 data=depres)
but I always get the same error message:
Error in ancova(dep2~CCog+dep1 data=depres) : object 'change' not found
I don't know what is the problem, I have tried to perform the analysis with different data, but I have the same problem.

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Have you ever been to the Bottle & Woods Store?
Never, maybe or thinking about it... well don't hold back, if you live around the San Diego area this site is a hidden charm. I definitely recommend stopping by Kearny Mesa city to check out their line of amazing recycled items.
I had the opportunity to attend an event on site and as I browsed around the store, I was in awed of the unique items I came across, but most of all the artistic way they created amazing candle stick holders, jewelry, chandeliers, lamps and much more. All from liquor, beer, wine bottles. Yes! Bottles of alcohol that is... and who knew these bottles can have such a unique modern look in today's industry.
Aside from the recycled glass, you also see great wood pattern objects that are immensely beautiful throughout the store. Simple recyclable wood gave this store a nice cool ambiance that made every individual feel as although they were vacationing somewhere in paradise.
As a matter of fact chika's, their mission is to create sustainable items that are "ecofriendly to the environment and to do good for the neighborhood" (bottles&wood).