Participate in regulatory, legislative, legal and electoral proceedings to protect the interests of consumers and the public (including our members) in reliable, safe and environmentally sound utilities at affordable, just and reasonable costs.
Section 1-B. The National President shall attend and preside at all National Conventions and at all sessions of the National Executive Board. He/she shall convene regular meetings and special meetings of the National Executive Board whenever necessary, or when requested in writing by a majority of the members of the National Executive Board. Section 2-B. The National President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of this National Union and shall carry out to the best of his/her ability the decisions of the National Convention. He/she shall interpret the meaning of this National Constitution and his/her interpretation shall be subject to review by the National Executive Board. He/she shall devote full time to his/her office, and he/she or his/her designee shall attend to disputes between employers and employees; adjust differences between local organizations; perform necessary organizing and other works usual to the office of the National President. He/she shall sign all official documents when satisfied they are correct. He/she shall coordinate the activities of the National Executive Vice President, the National Vice President, Regional Directors, National Representatives, and Organizers for the maintenance and improvement of conditions of employment within the jurisdiction of the National Union. Section 3-B. He/she shall appoint to take effect at the time of his/her appointment, subject to subsequent ratification by the National Executive Board, Regional Directors, National Representatives, Organizers, and other persons necessary to conduct the affairs of the National Union. Section 4-B. Between National Conventions and sessions of the National Executive Board, he/she shall report his/her acts to the Executive Committee of the Board. Section 5-B. The National President shall have the authority to direct, suspend, or remove any Regional Director, National Representative, Organizer or other employee of the National Union as he/she may deem necessary, subject to the subsequent review and ratification by the National Executive Board. He/she shall fix their compensation subject to subsequent ratification by the National Executive Board. Section 6-B (1). Whenever the National President has reason to believe that trusteeship action is required and after consultation with the National Union's Executive Committee, the National President may appoint a trustee to take charge and control the affairs of a local union or of an affiliated body in accordance with the provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). The appointment of this trustee is for the purpose of correcting corruption or financial malpractice, assuring the performance of collective bargaining agreements or other duties of a bargaining representative, restoring democratic procedures, or otherwise carrying out the legitimate objectives of the National Union. Section 6-B (2). The trustee shall be authorized to take full charge of the affairs of the local union or affiliated body. He/she may remove any or all officers and may appoint temporary officers and agents during his/her trusteeship. He/she can take such other action as is in his/her judgment necessary for the preservation of the local union or affiliated body and its interest. The trustee shall report on the affairs and transactions of the local union or affiliated body to the National President. The trustee shall be under the direct supervision and control of the National President. Section 6-B (3). Upon the institution of the trusteeship, all moneys, books, and property of the local union or affiliated body shall be turned over to the trustee, who shall issue a receipt for them. Section 6-B (4). The trustee shall be bonded for the faithful discharge of his/her duties relating to the handling of funds or other property of the local union or affiliated body. Section 6-B (5). The trustee shall take possession of all the funds, books, papers, and other property of the local union or affiliated body for which he/she shall issue a receipt. The trustee shall pay all outstanding claims properly proved, if funds are sufficient. When self-government is restored, the trustee shall return all funds, books, papers and other property to the local union or affiliated body. If, however, the local union or affiliated body is dissolved by the revocation of its charter, then any balance remaining to the credit of the local union or affiliated body shall be forwarded to the National Secretary-Treasurer and shall become the property of the National Union. Section 6-B (6). The imposition of a trusteeship must be previously authorized or subsequently ratified after a fair hearing before the National Executive Committee or a Subcommittee of the National Executive Board selected by the National Executive Committee. The hearing must be held in the geographic jurisdiction of the local union in order to allow the local union membership to attend. If the hearing is not conducted prior to the imposition of the trusteeship, it shall be held to ratify the trusteeship no later than 30 days after the imposition of the trusteeship. The decision of the Executive Committee or Executive Board Subcommittee shall be rendered within 14 days of the hearing and shall be final and binding unless appealed. A written appeal from the decision to authorize or ratify a trusteeship may be made to the National Executive Board. Such appeal must be addressed to the National Secretary-Treasurer and must be received within 30 days after the date of the decision to authorize or ratify the trusteeship. The National Executive Board shall rule on the appeal within 30 days of receipt of the appeal by the National Secretary-Treasurer. The decision of the National Executive Board may be appealed at the next Convention. Time limits may be extended for good cause for a reasonable period by the National President.
Section 1-C. The National Executive Vice President shall act as, and replace the National President in his/her absence. In case of resignation, death or removal of the President, the office of the National President shall be filled within thirty days in accordance with Article XI, Section 2. Section 2-C. The National Executive Vice President shall devote full-time to his/her office, and between meetings of the Executive Board, shall at all times be responsible for carrying out to the best of his/her ability decisions of the National Convention. Section 3-C. The National Executive Vice President shall perform such other duties as pertain to the office or may be assigned by the National President, National Executive Board, or its Executive Committee. Section 4-C. A National Executive Vice President may co-sign with the National President or the National Secretary-Treasurer, if necessary, checks and disbursement vouchers, to assure signatories in the event of an absence of one or both of these Officers and shall, therefore, give bond in the appropriate amount to insure the faithful discharge of his/her duties.
Section 1-D. The National Vice President, between meetings of the National Executive Board, shall at all times be responsible for carrying out to the best of his/her ability decisions of the National Convention. Section 2-D. The National Vice President shall devote full time to his/her office, and between National Conventions and sessions of the National Executive Board he/she shall report his/her acts to the Executive Committee of the Board. Section 3-D. The National Vice President shall perform such other duties as pertain to his/her office or may be assigned him/her by the National President, National Executive Board, or its Executive Committee.
Section 1-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall act as the Financial Officer and Executive Secretary of the National Union. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall cause to be recorded the proceedings of all National Conventions, all sessions of the National Executive Board, and all sessions of the National Executive Committee. He/she shall have charge of and preserve all books, documents and effects of the National Office. Section 2-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall make the necessary arrangements for the maintenance of financial books and records, the receipt of all funds due the National Union, and shall deposit all such funds in the name of the National Union in depositories approved by the National Executive Board. He/she shall invest all such funds as may be deemed by the National Executive Board to be in excess of current needs in such securities as the National Executive Board may decide. Section 3-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall pay all bills and current expenses unless otherwise ordered by the National Executive Board or its Executive Committee. He/she shall keep copies of all important correspondence sent out and received by his/her office. Section 4-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall give a bond in accordance with the provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to insure the faithful discharge of his/her duties. The National Executive Board shall approve said bond. The cost of the bond shall be paid out of the funds of the National Union. Section 5-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall have the authority to employ such help as may be necessary for the efficient conduct of the affairs of his/her office. Such help employed by the National Secretary-Treasurer shall be paid in accordance with the prevailing rates of wages for the duties performed and shall be responsible to him/her for the rightful performance of their duties. Section 6-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall perform such other duties as pertain to his/her office or may be assigned him/her by the National Executive Board or its Executive Committee. Section 7-E. He/she shall have charge of the seal of the National Union and shall affix it to all official documents. Section 8-E. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall devote full time to his/her office, and between National Conventions and sessions of the National Executive Board he/she shall report his/her acts to the Executive Committee of the Board. Section 9-E. He/she shall submit a Certified Public Accountant's Financial Report to the Executive Board yearly. Section 10-E. In the event of any delinquency on the part of any local union in paying its per capita, it shall be his/her duty to give to the local union involved notice of such delinquency and demand that the fault be remedied. He/she shall have the power to examine or to order an examination of the books of account of any affiliated local union. The National Secretary-Treasurer shall require all national, regional and local union officers handling funds to be bonded by an accredited surety company.
Section 1-F. The National Executive Board shall consist of the National President, the National Executive Vice President, the National Vice President, the National Secretary-Treasurer and twenty (20) National Executive Board Members. However, the number of National Executive Board Members may be increased by the application of the provisions of ARTICLE XI, Section 1a upon the consummation of an affiliation or merger of another union with the National Union. Section 2-F.Regular meetings of the National Executive Board shall be held twice a year, once in winter and once in summer and, in addition, special meetings may be held in accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section 1-B. Section 3-F. Regular and special meetings of the National Executive Board shall be held on the call of the National President in such city and at such place and time as the National President shall direct, for transactions of such business as may be properly placed before the National Executive Board for consideration. Special meetings may be conducted by teleconference or videoconference as the National President shall direct. Notice of meetings shall be given through the National Secretary-Treasurer. Section 4-F. The National Executive Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the National Union. It shall decide the city in which the National Office is to be located. It shall require the National Secretary-Treasurer to submit at one of its meetings during the year a Certified Public Accountant's audit of the National Union's books of account. At each meeting of the Executive Board, the National Secretary-Treasurer shall be required to submit an up-to-date report of the financial status of the National Union. Section 5-F. The National Executive Board shall execute the instructions of the National Convention, and between National Conventions shall have the responsibility and power to direct the workings of the organization and to formulate policy affecting the good and welfare of the National Union. The National Executive Board shall have the power to adopt such rules, not inconsistent with the National Constitution, as it may deem necessary to carry out its duties and powers. Where not defined in the National Constitution, the National Executive Board shall have the power to take the necessary steps that will insure an effective administration of the affairs of the National Union. Section 6-F. National Executive Board members shall carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the National President. National Executive Board members shall be reimbursed for expenses incidental to such duties. Section 7-F. There shall be established from the National Executive Board, an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet as frequently as required and shall be composed of the Executive Officers of the National Union, namely: the President, the Executive Vice President, the Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer, and one member of the Executive Board who was nominated and elected to the National Executive Board at the National Convention. It shall be considered a subcommittee of the National Executive Board between meetings and shall report its actions to the National Executive Board for its approval. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held on the call of the National President and may be conducted by teleconference or videoconference as the National President may direct. Section 8-F.The National Union shall be comprised of five regional districts. As membership warrants in these districts, they shall be increased up to a maximum of eight. These regional districts shall be established as follows, except where a local union whose operating company is in a region other than that in which the local is located, the local may be in another region, if in the judgment of the National Executive Board, the local can be better serviced and represented by so doing.
Recognizing that charges may be filed by a member in good standing against another member, the following shall apply in order to insure that all charges are duly considered and addressed under a procedure that is fair and equitable. Procedures for charges and trials should be designated in the bylaws of the local unions. When the bylaws of a local union are silent in whole or in part, the following procedures will govern. Regional Boards and/or Joint Councils will hereinafter be referred to as local union and members hereinafter referred to will apply to members of those Boards or Councils. Section 1-A. Any member(s) may prefer charges against a member(s) of a local union by filing such charge(s) with the local union of which the charged party is a member. These charges must be signed by the person(s) making the charge(s) and must set forth the specific violation(s) or wrong(s) charged and the date on which it allegedly occurred. Charge(s) must contain a brief statement of the facts upon which the charges are based and must be sufficiently specific to permit the charged party to prepare a proper defense. Section 2-A. Charges must be filed within sixty (60) days of the time the complainant becomes aware, or reasonably should have become aware, of the alleged offense. The term "day(s)" as used in this Article shall be calendar days unless otherwise noted. Section 3-A. A written copy of the charges must be forwarded to the charged party, to his/her last known address, by certified mail within seven days after the charges have been filed. Section 4-A. A Trial Committee shall be designated in the manner specified in the bylaws of the local union. If the bylaws of the local union do not provide for a Trial Committee, then: (a) The local union officers should designate the Trial Committee which may not consist of less than three members in good standing. (b) If the accused member is an officer of the local union he/she shall not participate in the designation of the Trial Committee. (c) Neither the person that filed the charges nor the person accused may be a member of the Trial Committee. Section 5-A. The complainant and the charged party shall promptly be notified of the members appointed to the Trial Committee. The complainant also shall be notified to forward immediately to the Trial Committee any evidence, including written statements and exhibits, that they have supporting the charges. If any member appointed to the Trial Committee is unable to serve, the President shall appoint another member to serve on the Trial Committee. Section 6-A. The Trial Committee shall convene and shall choose its own chair, who shall have full voting rights. It first shall review the charges. If the Trial Committee determines that the charges, in whole or in part, have not been properly or timely filed, do not state an offense for which a member may be charged, or have not been supported by the evidence provided by the complainant, it shall render a report dismissing those portions of the charges. If all charges are dismissed, the report of the Trial Committee shall be submitted to the next regular membership meeting or special meeting called in accordance with the local unions bylaws. If only a portion of the charges are dismissed, then the report dismissing the charges shall be presented, along with the report on the charges heard and decided, at the regular membership meeting or special meeting, following the trial, called in accordance with the local union's bylaws. Section 7-A. If the Trial Committee, upon examining the evidence provided by the complainant, finds there is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial on some or all of the charges, the complainant and charged party shall be notified by certified mail when a formal hearing will take place before the Trial Committee. Formal hearings shall take place as soon as reasonably possible, but no earlier than thirty (30) days from the date of the certified notice of hearing so that both parties can adequately prepare for the trial. The Trial Committee may in its sole discretion grant a reasonable delay to the charged party or complainant when it feels the facts or circumstances warrant such action. Section 8-A. Only members of the Utility Workers Union of America may attend the proceedings of the Trial Committee. Section 9-A. The charged party may act as his/her own representative or may choose to be represented by one (1) member in good standing of the Utility Workers Union of America. Section 10-A. If the charged party deliberately absents himself/herself from a scheduled hearing without being excused by the Trial Committee, the Trial Committee may proceed as if they were present. If the complainant deliberately absents himself/herself from a scheduled hearing without being excused by the Trial Committee, the Trial Committee shall forthwith dismiss the charges. Section 11-A. The complainant and the charged party shall have a fair and impartial hearing and shall have the right to make an opening statement, to be present throughout the hearing, to offer witnesses and evidence, to confront and cross examine witnesses, and to make a closing statement. The complainant shall proceed first and shall have the burden of proving the charges by a preponderance of the evidence. There shall be a presumption of innocence in favor of the charged party. Section 12-A. All questions of order, procedure, and admissibility of evidence shall be decided by the Trial Committee and shall be final. Section 13-A. All Trial Committee members are expected to be present at all hearings. Notwithstanding the above, the Trial Committee may meet and conduct hearings and other business, deliberate, and issue its final report, if a majority of its members are present. Section 14-A. Any properly selected member of the Trial Committee may continue to serve as a member of that Committee until the conclusion of its proceedings, so long as they remain a member in good standing of the Utility Workers Union of America. If a member of the Trial Committee retires after the hearing but before the report and decision is completed, he/she shall continue to serve until after the report and decision are issued. Otherwise, the Trial Committee shall continue any proceedings on the pending charges as long as there are at least three (3) members on the Trial Committee. Section 15-A. Within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the hearings, the Trial Committee shall prepare a written report and submit it to the next membership meeting, or special meeting, with its recommendations on the guilt or innocence of the accused on each charge and its recommendations for penalties, if any. The complainant and the charged party shall receive a copy of the report by certified mail prior to the date of the meeting. At the meeting any member in good standing will be permitted to speak in accordance with the parliamentary procedure outlined in the local union bylaws or Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised) if unspecified. The charged party and complainant shall be accorded full opportunity to present their position on all matters bearing upon the trial and the report and recommendation of the Trial Committee. Section 16-A. The report and recommendations of the Trial Committee on each charge shall become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the members voting at the meeting. If the report and recommendation of the Trial Committee on a charge is rejected, no further action will be taken on that charge during that meeting. Section 17-A. A report of the members' decision, including the report and recommendations of the Trial Committee, shall be forwarded immediately by certified mail to the charged party, the complainant and the National Office. Section 18-A. The following procedure shall apply if an appeal is filed from either: (1) a final decision of a Local Union on charges against a member of a Local Union; or (2) a final decision of a Local Union on a matter in which the Local Union's decision adversely affects a member's rights or interests: (a) The complainant or the charged party or the aggrieved member may appeal from the decision of the local union within thirty (30) days of the mailing of the local union's decision by sending the appeal in writing, certified mail, to the Secretary-Treasurer at the National Office. (b) The party filing the appeal shall set forth the specific reasons for the appeal, and shall provide a statement of the facts upon which the appeal is based, including all evidence to support the appeal. This information required for consideration of the appeal must be sufficiently specific to permit the National Union to fully consider the appeal. (c) The National Union shall notify the prevailing party and the Trial Committee that an appeal was filed. The prevailing party, and the Trial Committee if it so desires, can also send any further information that they believe should be considered no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the notice of appeal. (d) The National President, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, may make an administrative decision on the appeal after receipt of all information pursuant to the above-stated procedure. (e) If he/she does not reach an administrative decision, he/she may assign an Appeal Committee comprised of no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) National Executive Board members to review the appeal and make a recommendation to the National Executive Board regarding the appeal. The Appeal Committee has the authority to determine whether to decide the appeal on the information received, to hold an appeal hearing, or to order a new trial. (f) If a new trial is ordered, the Appeal Committee will recommend to the National Executive Board whether the trial should be held before the Appeal Committee or sent back to the local union. (g) The Appeal Committee shall issue a report including its findings and recommendations at the conclusion of its deliberations on the appeal. (h) The National Executive Board shall decide the appeal after full consideration of the report of the Appeal Committee. The decision of the National Executive Board shall be sent by certified mail to the complainant, the charged party, and the local union. (i) Unless the National Union grants a stay, the decision of the local union shall be in full force and effect. Section 19-A. An appeal from the decision of the National President (affirmed by the National Executive Committee) or the National Executive Board may be made in writing to the National Secretary-Treasurer no less than thirty (30) days and no more than sixty (60) days prior to the convening of the National Convention. Section 20-A. Subject to applicable laws, a member who has been aggrieved by a decision or ruling of a Local Union or the National Union must exhaust all available appeal procedures prior to initiating any action in a court, tribunal or agency.
Charges against any officer(s) or member(s) of the National Executive Board for any offense against the National Union must be proffered in writing, signed by four or more members of the National Executive Board, or by at least ten (10) local unions that constitute at least 20% of the membership of the Utility Workers Union of America and must set forth the specific acts upon which the charges are based. In the event such charges are filed, or if any National Officer shall be derelict in the performance of his/her duties or commit any dishonest or disreputable act, the National President may at his/her discretion suspend without pay any such National Officer, subject to review by the National Executive Board and upon appeal to the National Convention, but such decision shall stand pending such review. If such action is finally reversed, the charged party shall be made whole for any losses suffered. The National Executive Board shall designate or constitute itself a Trial Committee except that any member involved as defendant or accuser shall be disqualified from sitting on the Trial Committee. At the trial both parties shall be entitled to be represented by counsel. If the defendant shall fail to appear at the time and place designated for the trial without presenting a sufficient reason for his/her absence, the Trial Committee shall proceed to take testimony and make decisions in the same manner as if the defendant was present. Section 1-B. An appeal from the decision of the National Executive Board may be made to the next National Convention by giving notice to the National Secretary-Treasurer no less than thirty (30) days and no more than sixty (60) days prior to the convening of the National Convention. Section 2-B. The National President may extend the time for filing any appeal if in his/her opinion justice will be served thereby. Section 3-B. In no case shall a member or subordinate body appeal to a Civil Court for redress until they have exhausted their rights of appeal under the Constitution of the National Union.
Greg Adams Frank Meznarich Sr.


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package org.agiso.core.i18n.util;

import java.beans.IntrospectionException;
import java.beans.Introspector;
import java.beans.PropertyDescriptor;
import java.lang.reflect.Field;
import java.lang.reflect.Method;
import java.util.Locale;

import org.agiso.core.i18n.annotation.I18n;
import org.agiso.core.i18n.provider.ILocaleProvider;
import org.agiso.core.i18n.provider.IMessageProvider;

/**
 * Klasa narzędziowa dostarczająca funkcjonalności związanych z wielojęzykowością
 * łańcuchów znaków (komunikaty, wiadomości, etc...)
 *
 * @author Karol Kopacz
 * @since 1.0
 */
public abstract class I18nUtils {
	/**
	 * Bazowy interfejs wyliczenia zestawu komunikatów wykorzystywany do
	 * znacznikowania tych wyliczeń.
	 */
	public interface I18nId {
	}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
//	Obsługa LocaleProvider'a i MessageProvider'a
//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	private static final Method METHOD_TO_LANGUAGE_TAG;

	private static ILocaleProvider localeProvider;
	private static final ILocaleProvider internalLocaleProivder =
			new ILocaleProvider() {
				@Override
				public Locale getLocale() {
					return Locale.getDefault();
				}
			};

	private static IMessageProvider[] messageProviders;
	private static final IMessageProvider[] internalMessageProviders =
			new IMessageProvider[] {
				new SimpleMessageProvider()
			};

	static {
		Method method_toLanguageTag = null;
		try {
			method_toLanguageTag = Locale.class.getMethod("toLanguageTag");
		} catch(Exception e) {
		}
		METHOD_TO_LANGUAGE_TAG = method_toLanguageTag;

		localeProvider = internalLocaleProivder;
		messageProviders = internalMessageProviders;
	}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	/**
	 * Zwraca dostarczyciela lokalizacji wykorzystywanego przez klasę
	 * narzędziową, lub null jeśli dostarczyciel nie był ustawiony
	 * i jest wykorzystywany mechanizm wbudowany.
	 */
	public static ILocaleProvider getLocaleProvider() {
		if(localeProvider == internalLocaleProivder) {
			return null;
		} else {
			return localeProvider;
		}
	}
	/**
	 * Ustawia dostarczyciela lokalizacji wykorzystywanego przez klasę narzędziową.
	 * Jeśli metoda nie zostanie wywołana, lokalizacja zwracana będzie zgodnie
	 * z mechanizmem wbudowanym.

	 * Wywołanie metody z wartością null przywraca mechanizm wbudowany.
	 *
	 * @param provider Dostarczyciel lokalizacji.
	 */
	public static void setLocaleProvider(ILocaleProvider provider) {
		if(provider == null) {
			localeProvider = internalLocaleProivder;
		} else {
			localeProvider = provider;
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Zwraca tablicę dostarczycieli wiadomości wykorzystywanych przez klasę
	 * narzędziową, lub null jeśli dostarczyciele nie byli ustawieni
	 * i jest wykorzystywany mechanizm wbudowany.
	 */
	public static IMessageProvider[] getMessageProviders() {
		if(messageProviders == internalMessageProviders) {
			return null;
		} else {
			return messageProviders;
		}
	}
	/**
	 * Ustawia dostarczycieli wiadomości wykorzystywanych przez klasę narzędziową.
	 * Jeśli metoda nie zostanie wywołana, zwracane wiadomości będą generowane
	 * zgodnie z mechanizmem wbudowanym (w oparciu o przekazane do wywołań kody i
	 * parametry wiadomości).

	 * Wywołanie metody z wartością null przywraca mechanizm wbudowany.
	 *
	 * @param provider Dostarczyciel wiadomości.
	 */
	public static void setMessageProvider(IMessageProvider provider) {
		setMessageProviders(provider);
	}
	public static void setMessageProviders(IMessageProvider... providers) {
		// Jeśli tablica dostarczycieli jest pusta bądź zawiera tylko jeden
		// element o wartości 'null', to przywracamy mechanizm wbudowany:
		if(providers == null || providers.length == 0 || (
				providers.length == 1 && providers[0] == null)) {
			messageProviders = internalMessageProviders;
		} else {
			messageProviders = providers;
		}
	}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
//	Pobieranie lokalizacji i znacznika języka
//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	public static Locale getLocale() {
		return localeProvider.getLocale();
	}

	public static String getLocaleLanguageTag() {
		return getLocaleLanguageTag(getLocale());
	}
	public static String getLocaleLanguageTag(Locale locale) {
		if(METHOD_TO_LANGUAGE_TAG != null) try {
			return (String)METHOD_TO_LANGUAGE_TAG.invoke(locale);
		} catch(Exception e) {
		}
		return locale.toString();
	}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
//	Pobieranie tłumaczeń na podstawie kodów, wyliczeń, klas, metod i pól
//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	public static String getMessage(String code, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(I18nUtils.getLocale(), code, args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, String code, Object... args) {
		String message = null;
		for(IMessageProvider messageProvider : messageProviders) {
			message = messageProvider.getMessageIfExists(locale, code, args);
			if(message != null) {
				break;
			}
		}
		return message;
	}

	public static String getMessage(Enum<?> e, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(getCode(e), args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(String dscr, Enum<?> e, Object... args) {
		String message = getMessage(getCode(dscr, e), args);
		if(message == null) {
			message = getMessage(getCode(e), args);
		}
		return message;
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, Enum<?> e, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(locale, getCode(e), args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, String dscr, Enum<?> e, Object... args) {
		String message = getMessage(locale, getCode(dscr, e), args);
		if(message == null) {
			message = getMessage(locale, getCode(dscr, e), args);
		}
		return message;
	}

	public static String getMessage(Class<?> c, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(getCode(c), args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, Class<?> c, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(locale, getCode(c), args);
	}

	public static String getMessage(Method m, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(getCode(m), args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, Method m, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(locale, getCode(m), args);
	}

	public static String getMessage(Field f, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(getCode(f), args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, Field f, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(locale, getCode(f), args);
	}

	public static String getMessage(Class<?> c, String field, Object... args)
			throws IntrospectionException {
		return getMessage(getCode(c, field), args);
	}
	public static String getMessage(Locale locale, Class<?> c, String field, Object... args)
			throws IntrospectionException {
		return getMessage(locale, getCode(c, field), args);
	}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
//	Wyznaczanie kodów I18n wyliczeń, klas, metod i pól
//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	private static final char CODE_SEPARATOR = '.';
	private static final char DSCR_SEPARATOR = '#';

	public static String getCode(Enum<?> e) {
		try {
			return getCode(e.getClass().getField(e.name()));
		} catch(SecurityException ex) {
			// TODO Auto-generated catch block
			ex.printStackTrace();
		} catch(NoSuchFieldException ex) {
			// TODO Auto-generated catch block
			ex.printStackTrace();
		}
		return e.getDeclaringClass().getName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + e.name();
	}
	public static String getCode(String dscr, Enum<?> e) {
		return getCode(e) + DSCR_SEPARATOR + dscr;
	}

	public static String getCode(Class<?> c) {
		if(c.isAnnotationPresent(I18n.class)) {
			if(c.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value().length() > 0) {
				return c.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value();
			} else {
				return c.getName();
			}
		}
		// else if(c.isAnnotationPresent(I18nRef.class)) {
		// 	Object ref = c.getAnnotation(I18nRef.class).value();
		// 	if(((Class<?>)ref).isEnum()) {
		// 		return getCode((Enum<?>)ref);
		// 	} else {
		// 		return getCode((Class<?>)ref);
		// 	}
		// }
		return c.getName();
	}

	public static String getCode(Method m) {
		if(m.isAnnotationPresent(I18n.class)) {
			if(m.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value().length() > 0) {
				return m.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value();
			} else {
				return m.getDeclaringClass().getCanonicalName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + findGetterFieldName(m);
			}
		}
		// else if(m.isAnnotationPresent(I18nRef.class)) {
		// 	Object ref = m.getAnnotation(I18nRef.class).value();
		// 	if(((Class<?>)ref).isEnum()) {
		// 		return getCode((Enum<?>)ref);
		// 	} else {
		// 		return getCode((Class<?>)ref);
		// 	}
		// }
		return m.getDeclaringClass().getCanonicalName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + findGetterFieldName(m);
	}

	public static String getCode(Field f) {
		if(f.isAnnotationPresent(I18n.class)) {
			if(f.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value().length() > 0) {
				return f.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value();
			} else {
				return f.getDeclaringClass().getName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + f.getName();
			}
		}
		// else if(f.isAnnotationPresent(I18nRef.class)) {
		// 	Object ref = f.getAnnotation(I18nRef.class).value();
		// 	if(((Class<?>)ref).isEnum()) {
		// 		return getCode((Enum<?>)ref);
		// 	} else {
		// 		return getCode((Class<?>)ref);
		// 	}
		// }
		return f.getDeclaringClass().getName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + f.getName();
	}

	public static String getCode(Class<?> c, String field) throws IntrospectionException {
		final String i18nCode = findGetterFieldCode(c, field, false);
		return i18nCode != null? i18nCode : c.getName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + field;
	}

	public static String findCode(Class<?> c, String field) throws IntrospectionException {
		final String i18nCode = findGetterFieldCode(c, field, true);
		return i18nCode != null? i18nCode : c.getName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + field;
	}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	private static String findGetterFieldName(Method m) {
		String name = m.getName();
		if(name.length() > 3 && name.startsWith("get") && Character.isUpperCase(name.charAt(3))) {
			if(name.length() == 4) {
				name = String.valueOf(Character.toLowerCase(name.charAt(3)));
			} else {
				name = String.valueOf(Character.toLowerCase(name.charAt(3))) + name.substring(4);
			}
		} else if(name.length() > 2 && name.startsWith("is") && Character.isUpperCase(name.charAt(2))) {
			if(name.length() == 3) {
				name = String.valueOf(Character.toLowerCase(name.charAt(2)));
			} else {
				name = String.valueOf(Character.toLowerCase(name.charAt(2))) + name.substring(3);
			}
		}
		return name;
	}

	private static String findGetterFieldCode(Class<?> c, String field, boolean reflectionCheck)
			throws IntrospectionException {
		for(PropertyDescriptor pd : Introspector.getBeanInfo(c).getPropertyDescriptors()) {
			if(pd.getName().equals(field)) {
				final Method g = pd.getReadMethod();
				if(g != null) {
					// Jeśli jest adnotacja I18n na metodzie odczytującej pole, to pobieranie
					// pobieranie jej klucza (określonego przez 'value') lub klucza domyślnego:
					if(g.isAnnotationPresent(I18n.class)) {
						if(g.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value().length() > 0) {
							return g.getAnnotation(I18n.class).value();
						} else {
							return g.getDeclaringClass().getName() + CODE_SEPARATOR + field;
						}
					} else if(reflectionCheck) {
						// Pole nie jest opisane adnotacją I18n. Jeśli do wyszukania mają być
						// wykorzystane mechanizmy, to sprawdzamy interfejsy i nadklasę:
						for(Class<?> i : c.getInterfaces()) {
							String i18nCode = findGetterFieldCode(i, field, false);
							if(i18nCode != null) {
								return i18nCode;
							}
						}
						Class<?> s = c.getSuperclass();
						if(s != null) {
							return findGetterFieldCode(s, field, true);
						}
					}
				}
			}
		}
		if(reflectionCheck) {
			for(Class<?> i : c.getInterfaces()) {
				String i18nCode = findGetterFieldCode(i, field, false);
				if(i18nCode != null) {
					return i18nCode;
				}
			}
		}

		return null;
	}
}

//	--------------------------------------------------------------------------
/**
 *
 *
 * @author Karol Kopacz
 * @since 1.0
 */
class SimpleMessageProvider implements IMessageProvider {
	@Override
	public String getMessage(String code, Object... args) {
		return getMessage(I18nUtils.getLocale(), code, args);
	}
	@Override
	public String getMessage(Locale locale, String code, Object... args) {
		return getMessageIfExists(locale, code, args);
	}

	@Override
	public String getMessageIfExists(String code, Object... args) {
		return getMessageIfExists(I18nUtils.getLocale(), code, args);
	}
	@Override
	public String getMessageIfExists(Locale locale, String code, Object... args) {
		if(locale == null) {
			locale = I18nUtils.getLocale();
		}

		if(args == null || args.length == 0) {
			return I18nUtils.getLocaleLanguageTag(locale) + " " + code + "[]";
		} else {
			StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
			builder.append(code).append("[0: ");
			builder.append(String.valueOf(args[0]));
			for(int index = 1; index < args.length; index++) {
				builder.append(", ").append(index).append(": ");
				builder.append(String.valueOf(args[index]));
			}
			builder.append("]");
			return builder.toString();
		}
	}
}

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This year, the Internet community celebrates the 10th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Internet Governance Forum (IGF). The 10th UN IGF meeting took place at Centro de Convenções Poeta Ronaldo Cunha Lima, in João Pessoa, Brazil (10-13 November).
The choice of the venue is symbolic; first and foremost João Pessoa, also referred to as the "city where the sun rises first", is the capital of the state of Paraíba and the east most city in the Americas.
Secondly, the convention centre was primarily built in João Pessoa for the IGF. This is an indicator that Brasil puts the Internet governance ecosystem matters at the core and takes high-level Internet discussions with the seriousness they deserve.
The 10th IGF can be rightly termed as "the mother of all IGFs".
This is owing it kicks off at a crucial point in time as work is in progress to review the implementation of the WSIS outcomes (WSIS+10).
Besides, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is later in the year set to decide on the renewal of the IGF mandate, deliberate the WSIS+10 review and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Similarly, there are a number of other hot topics up for discussion namely; the IANA stewardship transition, and the Net Mundial initiative, a multi-stakeholder model initiative initiated by the government of Brasilian 2014.
Being a multi-stakeholder, democratic and transparent forum, the UN IGF is a platform that is expected to provide an enabling environment for discussions among all stakeholders in the Internet governance ecosystem.
A section of the Internet community, however remains critical of the IGF as a mere "talk shop" that fails to bring forth meaningful outcomes, with some even attempting to disrupt the meeting's opening ceremony.


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Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Video & Images
Streaming Video Research Guide
Finding Films at Columbia
If we don't have a film you need, please let me know (Sarah Witte, shs4@columbia.edu).
American history in video . This link opens in a new window
Commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries.
Counseling and therapy in video . This link opens in a new window
An online collection of video for the study of social work, psychotherapy, psychology, and psychiatric counseling. Videos include counseling sessions and demonstrations, consultations, lectures, presentations, and interviews.
Criterion Collection/Janus Films. This link opens in a new window
Classic and contemporary films including the work of such masters of cinema as Renoir, Godard, Kurosawa, Cocteau, Fellini, Bergman, Tarkovsky, Hitchcock, Fuller, Lean, Lang, Dreyer, Eisenstein, Ozu, Buñuel and Powell.
Ethnographic video online and anthropology online . This link opens in a new window
Includes classic and contemporary documentaries, previously unpublished footage from working anthropologists and ethnographers in the field, and select feature films. Footage from every continent and hundreds of unique cultures.
Filmakers library online . This link opens in a new window
The collection includes documentaries that are already heavily used in humanities and social science classrooms. Topical coverage is contemporary and relevant across the curriculum--race and gender studies, human rights, globalization and global studies, multiculturalism, international relations, criminal justice, the environment, bioethics, health, political science and current events, psychology, arts, literature, and more. The titles in Filmakers Library Online present points of view and historical and current experiences from diverse cultures and traditions world-wide.
LGBT studies in video. This link opens in a new window
LGBT Studies in Video is a cinematic survey of the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people as well as the cultural and political evolution of the LGBT community. It features award-winning documentaries, interviews, archival footage, and select feature films exploring LGBT history, gay culture and subcultures, civil rights, marriage equality, LGBT families, AIDS, transgender issues, religious perspectives on homosexuality, global comparative experiences, and other topics. A primary partner for this collection is Frameline, a nonprofit media organization that produces the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, the oldest film festival devoted to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender programming currently in existence.
March of time . This link opens in a new window
From 1935-1967, American theatergoers and television watchers were witness to Time Inc.'s unique and controversial film series, The March of Time. This series is now available in online streaming video in a single, cross-searchable collection designed specifically to meet the needs of researchers, teaching faculty, and students.
Meet the press. This link opens in a new window
NBC's Meet the Press is broadcast-television's longest-running program, with interviews, panels and debates from across the political spectrum. The collection includes every surviving program from the show's inception in 1947 through the present day. All programs can be watched in streaming format and are fully searchable. All programs are provided with running transcripts. Programs and clips can be saved to a playlist and shared with others.
PBS video collection. This link opens in a new window
The PBS video collection assembles hundreds of documentary films and series from the Public Broadcasting Service, including Frontline, NOVA, American Experience, Odyssey, as well as films by Ken Burns and Michael Wood.
Prelinger Archives was founded in 1983 by Rick Prelinger in New York City. Over the next twenty years, it grew into a collection of over 60,000 "ephemeral" (advertising, educational, industrial, and amateur) films. In 2002, the film collection was acquired by the Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division. Prelinger Archives remains in existence, holding approximately 5,000 digitized and videotape titles (all originally derived from film) and a large collection of home movies, amateur and industrial films acquired since 2002. Its goal remains to collect, preserve, and facilitate access to films of historic significance that haven't been collected elsewhere. Included are films produced by and for many hundreds of important US corporations, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, community and interest groups, and educational institutions.
Television News Archive / Vanderbilt University. This link opens in a new window
Searchable archive of abstracts of news broadcasts from 1968 to present (ABC, CBS, NBC), 1995 to present (CNN), selected content from PBS and FOX News. Video content from CNN viewable with RealOne media player. Descriptive summaries of the Vanderbilt University collection of network television news programs and other news-related programming collected in its archive since August 5, 1968. Loan copies of videotapes in 3/4 inch U-matic & 1/2 inch VHS. format are available for a fee from the Archive.
World cinema video collection. This link opens in a new window
The World cinema video collection provides access to online streaming titles from Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, including films from the silent era, from the mid-20th century, as well as award-winning contemporary works.
World history in video : English-language documentaries. This link opens in a new window
World history in video is an online collection of streaming video that gives users access to critically acclaimed documentaries from filmmakers worldwide. Upon completion the collection will include more than 1750 documentaries that offer a survey of human history from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Berlin Wall. World history in video covers Africa and the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania.
Medici.tv . This link opens in a new window
Includes operas, concerts, and other performances of classical music repertories.
AP images. This link opens in a new window
Associated Press archive of over photographs from 1844 to the present, audio files of radio broadcasts, text of wire stories, and info-graphics.
ARTstor . This link opens in a new window
Searchable database of digital images and associated catalog data, with new image collections added several times a year. ARTstor covers many time periods and cultures, and documents the fields of architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, design, anthropology, ethnographic and women's studies, as well as many other forms of visual culture. Users can search, view, download and organize images.
Ad*Access / John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, and Marketing History. This link opens in a new window
Presents images and database information for over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S. and Canadian newspapers and magazines between 1911 and 1955. Concentrates on five main subject areas: radio, television, transportation, beauty and hygiene, and World War II, providing a view of a number of major campaigns and companies through images preserved in the J. Walter Thompson Company Competitive Advertisements Collection of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, and Marketing History in Duke University's Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
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The BushCat is the third and latest generation of the aircraft previously known as the Cheetah. It is an aircraft which has been designed around four principles: Simplicity, ruggedness, low cost and FUN!
The original Cheetah LSA was a robust and reliable work horse. It quickly gained popularity among the South African bush flying community, and earned its reputation as a fun flying workhorse. Aerodynamic and ergonomic improvements were later made to the aircraft, as well as modifications from worldwide customer feedback, which resulted in the second generation Cheetah XLS.
It soon became clear that the role of the aircraft was to serve bush pilots in areas that other light sport aircraft just couldn't handle. As a result, the focus moved toward making the aeroplane tougher than any other in its class, and able to withstand the might of the veld and tundra – as a result the BushCat was born.
Since then the BushCat has continued to serve its duties as a bush aeroplane and is being successfully used in anti-wildlife-poaching missions in various regions of Africa. More BushCats are on order by conservation entities for this very purpose as it meets the very specific requirements of these missions.
The aircraft is extremely comfortable with the widest cabin in its class and offers generous headroom making the aircraft perfect for all sizes of pilots.
Due to its simplistic modular design, the aircraft is extremely easy to work on thus reducing the cost of maintenance and repair to a minimum.
Available in nose-wheel and tail-dragger configurations, the aircraft also caters for all preferences. At the 2013 EAA Airventure Oshkosh convention, SkyReach proudly rolled out its Amphibian optiom, turning heads in the process. The price, performance and cheeky looks of the aircraft capturing the attention of many.
The BushCat demonstrates great performance and STOL ability – at the best price!
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When we last heard from Microsoft about "Halo 3," only the most important game in the world duh, they'd estimated that they'd pocketed $170 million in sales in the U.S. within the first 24 hours.
Today, they've announced that the game has "officially become a global phenomenon," with more than $300 million in sales in its first week out, making it the fastest-selling video game ever.
In fact (according to initial reports from worldwide retailers), the game has also boosted Xbox 360 console sales too – they've have nearly tripled compared to their weekly average pre-"Halo 3" launch. Not that they're saying that's strictly due to the geniuses at Bungie. After all, the 360 does have hot hot hot games like "Madden 08" and forthcoming "Mass Effect" and "Rock Band" too.
And don't forget online – "Halo 3" is the most popular Xbox Live game in history. More than 2.7 million peeps played it online in the first week. While that may not seem like a big thing, that does represent 1/3 of the 7 million Xbox Live players worldwide. Which is pretty impressive. You have to admit. It's not like 1/3 of people worldwide with access to movie theaters and 11 bucks in their pockets saw the last "Harry Potter" or "Bourne" film or whatever opening day. I'm just saying.
Anyway, day of launch, Microsoft tells us that people playing "Halo 3" logged more than 3.6 million hours of online game play and unlocked nearly 30 million achievements, which…just sad. And I'm jealous.
There you have it. "Halo 3" is the most importantest game everer in Microsoft history. Well, until the next hot hot hot game comes out, at any rate.


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Jacqueline McKenzie, Daniel Lapaine, Rupert Penry-Jones join Miss Fisher & The Crypt of Tears
British actor Rupert Penry-Jones (Spooks, Silk) and Australian actors Daniel Lapaine (Zero Dark Thirty) and Jacqueline McKenzie (The Water Diviner) have joined the cast of Miss Fisher & The Crypt of Tears, the feature film based on the international hit television series and best-selling murder mystery books by Kerry Greenwood, which is currently filming in…
October 19, 2018 in News.
George MacKay is Ned Kelly in Justin Kurzel's The True History of the Kelly Gang
George MacKay (Captain Fantastic), Russell Crowe (The Water Diviner), Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Essie Davis (The Babadook) will star in The True History of the Kelly Gang, a film by the creative team behind the disturbing Snowtown. Due to film in Victoria, Australia next year from March, director Justin Kurzel (Snowtown) and writer Shaun…
November 7, 2017 in News.
Interview: Jennifer Kent
"I love my country. I love being here and I'd love to make more films here." You graduated from NIDA as an actor and have credits dating back to the later years of A Country Practice. You didn't direct your first film until 2005, around about the same time you stopped acting. What made you…
May 14, 2014 in Interviews, News.
Review: A bad book makes for a great movie
It's seldom such a high quality Australian film is released to a worldwide audience. It was unclear whether or not to get caught up in the international film festival hype, but now it's official – The Babadook is the first great Australian film of 2014, if not the last couple of years. After his mother…
May 6, 2014 in News, Reviews.


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Storm and Golden Sky: Natasha Borton and John Redmond
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Friday 25th September, 7 PM start, £5. Up the stairs (at the back of the bar room) at the Caledonia pub, Catharine Street, in the Georgian Quarter, Liverpool.
Natasha Borton is Welsh writer. She is part of Voicebox Collective in Wrexham, North Wales and Talking Doorsteps, the international collective with Roundhouse and British Arts Council. She has been published in Litmus, Erbacce, For Books Sake and threeandahalfpointnine. Natasha performs regularly in North Wales and the North West including the Bluecoat, Everyman and Playhouse and The Lowry. Natasha was runner up for the Erbacce prize and her chapbook Signed Asbestos will be coming out late 2015.
John Redmond was born in Dublin in 1967. After completing a D. Phil on the subject of contemporary poetry at Oxford, he taught for two years at Macalester College in Minnesota. Currently he is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Liverpool. MUDe and Thumb's Width are published by Carcanet. He reviews poetry widely and was associated with the poetry magazine, Thumbscrew. He has published a textbook How to Write a Poem (Oxford: Blackwell) and was the editor of James Liddy: Selected Poems (Dublin: Arlen House). His critical book Poetry and Privacy: Questioning Public Interpretations of Contemporary British and Irish Poetry has just been published by Seren.
The Wolf in Manchester
The Wolf magazine launch
@ The International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge St, Manchester M1 5BY
On Monday 28th July. Time 7.30pm.
The Wolf, a leading international poetry magazine, arrives in Manchester to launch issue 30, with readings from Ilya Kaminsky, John Redmond, Scott Thurston and Sophie Mayer.
Hosted by James Byrne, Editor of The Wolf.
Free Entry. RSVP via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wolf-launches-issue-30-tickets-12014895877?ref=estw
or email thewolfpoetry@hotmail.com
There will be some wine available on the night.
The Wolf is a hugely influential literary magazine with a transatlantic readership. Ithas been publishing poetry, reviews, visual art and critical prose since 2002 and is now based in the North West. This event will launch issue 30 of the magazine with readings from Ilya Kaminsky, a poet from Odessa, Ukraine regarded by many as one of the leading poets of his generation and launching his debut collection in England Dancing in Odessa (Arc Publications). Carolyn Forché said of his work that he is"a poet of promise fulfilled. I am in awe of his gifts". He edited the Ecco Anthology of International Poetry and lives in San Diego. John Redmond is the author of two collections of poems, Thumb's Width and MUDe—both published by Manchester-based press Carcanet—the former having been longlisted for The Guardian First Book Award. Scott Thurston's most recent book of poetry is Reverses Heart's Reassembly (Veer, 2011). He teaches at the University of Salford, co-edits the Journal of British and Irish Innovative Poetry and co-runs The Other Room reading series in Manchester. Sophie Mayer is a poet, editor and literary and film critic. She is currently Poet in Residence at Archive of the Now and her recent books include Her Various Scalpels (Shearsman Books, 2009) and The Private Parts of Girls (Salt, 2011). Her latest book, (O), will appear from Arc Publications next year.


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Social Solutions Global Awards ARCHS with Ballmer Group Investment Matching Grant
Social Solutions Global today announced ARCHS and Kansas City Local Investment Commission (LINC) as recipients of Social Solutions matching grants using funding from Ballmer Group. The matching grants will defray 50 percent of the licensing costs for Social Solutions' leading case management and analytics solution, Apricot 360.
Both organizations are significant providers of out-of-school time child care in their communities, supporting critical initiatives including early childhood education, correctional re-entry programs, and fostered youth programs, and serve as crucial coordinating hubs in their respective communities. The matching grant includes other community partners that are part of the Missouri Family and Community Trust (MoFACT), a private-public sector partnership that consists of the major state agencies involved in social services and education.
With their Apricot 360 licenses, LINC, ARCHS and the other Missouri community partnerships can now:
- harness data for more comprehensive reporting
- proactively identify risks and take action
- address chronic absenteeism
- support education enrichment in out-of-school time programs
"We're thrilled to expand our partnerships throughout Kansas City and St. Louis and are inspired by the dedication of these organizations in supporting at-risk students and families in their communities," said Kristin Nimsger, CEO of Social Solutions. "With more robust access to insights and data, these organizations can take their work to the next level and support students where they need it most."
"In St. Louis, ARCHS is committed to disrupting cycles of intergenerational poverty by advancing lifelong learning, and a large part of this is providing holistic support of each student and family," said Wendell E. Kimbrough, Chief Executive Officer of ARCHS. "With this matching grant, the Apricot 360 solution will enhance ARCHS' strategic consulting and technical support services for our grantees related to data management and program evaluation."
To read the full press release visit: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190312005152/en/Social-Solutions-Global-Awards-Kansas-City-LINC


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My wife and I planned a short vacation to the Clearwater Florida area 2 years ago. We planned on staying at our good friend's Time Share. Nobody had any intentions of buying property. I thought it would be fun to just look at a couple condos while we were there. So I went on the Internet to search for a Realtor to show us around. I kept looking and I kept seeing The Purtee Team on quite a few properties. So I picked up the phone and called. I explained to them from the start that we were coming from Indiana and would like them to show us a few condos. The rest is history. They were very informative and not pushy at all. Our good friends ended up buying a condo. We ended up buying 2 Pre-Construction Condos. We had no intentions of buying anything. It was very exciting! They worked with both of us from start to finish. They really know their stuff! We had no idea we would be owners of condos in Florida. It was the best thing that ever happened to us. Garges even completely coordinated the decorating of one of our condos! They still keep in close contact and are a lot of help with even small favors that we need done because we live so far away. They changed our lives. What a really Great Team!
I always felt that the team had my best interest as a priority. The team went above & beyond, very knowledgable, friendly, efficient, professional. Always responded promptly.
If you are looking for an enjoyable and pleasant real estate experience, you won't find anyone better than the Purtee Team. They will work with you until you are completely satisfied. You start your experience with wonderfully qualified and dedicated real estate agents and end up the great friends. We did!
We came in contact with The PURTEE Team last fall when we were looking for a rental in the area to decide if we wanted to make a purchase. Garges found us a rental at the Redington Shores Yacht & Tennis Club for the month of December. Prior to our visit, she e-mailed back and forth about the market conditions and was very informative about the timing of a purchase. Once we got settled in at our waterfront condo, Mark was available to show us the marketplace and where some of the great opportunities were. We actually did find our "Paradise" gulf front home (and actually named it that!). Then Garges stepped back in and helped us finish out the furnishing and decor. With our busy schedules and hectic pace, this was a tremendous relief to know it was in her capable hands. We highly recommend all of the Purtee team as they are attentive, knowledgeable and rise to the task at hand. PS Had my gal pals over from Pittsburgh and they were in love with the place so hats off to your decorating talents as they looked at everything and commented on all of it. They loved the monkey and elephant lamp nearly as much as I do.
I first met Lambdin at an open house she was hosting. She so impressed me, I kept her card and told her what we were looking for. She never stopped looking until she found exactly what we wanted. We love our condo, and she and her team have continued to help us even with vacation rentals for our condo, insurance recommendations and more. We are still in the market, and she regularly alerts us to properties she thinks might interest us. I highly recommend her and the entire Purtee team. But,I must confess, we will always have a special place in our heart for Lambdin!!!
We`d like to let everyone know how wonderful an experience we had with Garges and the Purtee team. We had decided that given the improved affordability in Florida real estate, that it was time to purchase a condo. We starting looking online – which is a great tool but there are so many listings and a few pictures and a short description just doesn`t give you enough information. We realized that we needed help. Not knowing anyone in the area, we contacted a few top realtors. The Purtee Team responded promptly and Garges provided a lot of great information and a great attitude, so we chose her, and did not regret it at any point. It was clear that Garges not only knew the area but had specific knowledge of many of the listings that we had identified. She found other listings that met our criteria and took the time to show us everything we wanted to see (and even had the patience to show us a few that she had warned us that we wouldn`t like!). We found our Gulf front condo in a few days of diligent searching and got it for a great price thanks to great negotiating help from Garges. We hoped for a condo that would be move-in ready since we didn`t have the time to do the work ourselves. The condo we found was in great shape in but rather drab. Garges convinced us that she could take care of that – and she did. From getting quality trades people in and finding us great furniture and finishings, we now have a spectacular looking condo! All of this decorating happened in a mere few weeks with us out of the country. We have no hesitation recommending Garges and her team – we`re confident that your expectations will be exceeded as were ours. Thanks, Garges!


FOR THE PEOPLE: Dynamic duo Papa San and Kirk Franklin wow the crowd at the 2010 concert at JC.
Showtime and everything comes together in an almost seamless blend of lights, camera and action. But, as Tommy Cowan is quick to point out, staging Fun In The Son, Jamaica's premier gospel event, is no cakewalk. "I can tell you that each year there are fresh challenges for us, whether it has to do with getting the production sets in the best working conditions or securing adequate support from the sponsoring partners. It is not easy," explains the legendary show promoter and MC, sitting behind his desk at Glory Music's Gallery Way office in New Kingston.
The day-long mega-concert and family festival is less than a week away, so it's crunch time at the office, meaning phones are ringing off their hooks, and staffers regularly huddle to fine-tune plans. On Friday when TALLAWAH dropped in on the team, much of the conversation in the office centred on international headliner Pastor Hezekiah Walker and details of his arrival in Jamaica later this week.
For Cowan, Walker's presence at Fun In The Son 2014 represents a sort of coming full circle. "Hezekiah was one of the first overseas artistes we've brought to Jamaica. In fact, I think he performed at the very first Fun In The Son in 2002," Cowan reflects. "He's been a well-respected artiste and minister for many, many years, and his new song "Every Praise Is To Our God" is the song that's really the favourite across the Caribbean right now. And there was an amazing story in the news that went viral about a boy that was kidnapped and kept singing that song until his captors eventually released him. So it's fantastic that Hezekiah will be here to perform it for the people as well."
Over the course of its nearly 14-year history, what has been the core appeal of Fun In The Son is that mix of rousing performances by the very best in gospel entertainment (the likes of Papa San and Kevin Downswell) with a range of fun activities for the entire family. With that winning formula still very much in place, Cowan and the Glory Music crew are expecting to draw yet another mammoth throng - this time to the Portmore Mall Park in St. Catherine, this Saturday, July 12.
"I believe the turnout will be wonderful. We're looking forward to a good harvest," Cowan says. "The idea behind a Fun In The Son is about changing lives. How many persons' lives can we affect? So, yes, we might be experiencing some new challenges, but the focus remains one and the same: to know Christ and to let Him be known."


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OKCPS to host in-person enrollment
Updated: 7:37 PM CDT Jul 30, 2020
KOCO Staff
Oklahoma City Public Schools has announced four days of in-person enrollment for families who lack internet access or need assistance with the registration process. The in-person enrollment days are Aug. 5, 6, 7 and 10. The enrollment uses a schedule based on students' last names to limit the number of people at a school site at any time. Paper enrollment packets will be available, as will digital kiosks where families may enroll their children. Families may drive up to a student's school to receive an enrollment packet in their car or walk up and use the kiosk. Enrollment will take place at the child's school. Families with more than one child in OKCPS may enroll all children at the oldest child's school. Visitors must wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth. Visitors must go through a temperature check station. The enrollment schedule is:A-F last names: Aug. 5, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. G-L last names: Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.M-R last names: Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.S-Z last names: Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Open to all: Aug. 6, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
OKLAHOMA CITY —
Oklahoma City Public Schools has announced four days of in-person enrollment for families who lack internet access or need assistance with the registration process.
The in-person enrollment days are Aug. 5, 6, 7 and 10. The enrollment uses a schedule based on students' last names to limit the number of people at a school site at any time.
Paper enrollment packets will be available, as will digital kiosks where families may enroll their children. Families may drive up to a student's school to receive an enrollment packet in their car or walk up and use the kiosk. Enrollment will take place at the child's school. Families with more than one child in OKCPS may enroll all children at the oldest child's school.
Visitors must wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth. Visitors must go through a temperature check station.
The enrollment schedule is:
A-F last names: Aug. 5, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
G-L last names: Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
M-R last names: Aug. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
S-Z last names: Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open to all: Aug. 6, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.


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Tag: Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Reveals the Highly Anticipated Icon of the Seas
A new era of vacations starts here. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations. Arriving in late 2023 ahead of its January
Royal Caribbean Leaves Russia
Royal Caribbean has suspended the possibility of booking its ships with partners from Russia "until further notice". The reason for the incident is the international sanctions imposed on Russian individuals, commercial organizations and financial institutions.
Royal Caribbean Opens the World's First Zero Energy Cruise Terminal
Royal Caribbean Group's new Galveston terminal, which is opening Nov. 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. This makes the terminal, which will be
Royal Caribbean International Reveals 2023-2024 Australia Season
Starting October 2023, a summer full of memories and untamed adventure is on the horizon as Royal Caribbean International announces its bold season of 2023-2024 Australia cruises packed with returning favourites, firsts and new itineraries.
Royal Caribbean International Launched a Hotel Booking Engine
Royal Caribbean International launched a hotel booking engine to make it easy for vacationers to opt in for additional days of adventure before or after their cruise. Royal Caribbean Hotels, powered by Priceline, offers exclusive
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas Arrives in the US
The world's newest wonder Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas, arrived in the U.S. yesterday evening ahead of its official debut on March 4, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Vacationers of all ages have
Royal Caribbean International Is Finally Back in California
Royal Caribbean International is back in California after more than a decade, and it's rolling out the red carpet for families and travelers of all ages looking to get away on a memorable vacation. The
Jason Liberty Is New CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group
Richard Fain, whose innovations during more than 33 years as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Caribbean Group helped shape the modern cruise industry, has decided to step down as CEO on January 3, 2022,
Icon of the Seas: LNG Fuel Tank Installation
Construction on Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), is well underway. Watch the recent installation of the game-changing ship's first LNG fuel tank, which is 307 tons and
Royal Caribbean Returns to Barcelona
Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain yesterday, marking Royal Caribbean International's harmonious return to Western Europe. Joining Jewel and Anthem of the Seas in getting back to
Royal Caribbean Announces New Cruises Season in Australia
Royal Caribbean International today announced a new season of Australian domestic sailings on board returning favourite Ovation of the Seas. Ovation will sail from Sydney 13 Dec. 2021 through 31 March 2022, offering a mix
Royal Caribbean Return to the Carribean with Fully Vaccinated Crew and Guests
Royal Caribbean International resumes sail from Nassau, The Bahamas. The first of Royal Caribbean's ships welcomed more than 1,000 vacationers on its opening cruise. The ship set sail with the fully vaccinated crew and fully
Royal Caribbean to Sail from Florida and Texas
Travelers can once again mark their calendars and set their sights on a summer full of long-awaited cruise vacations. Building on the excitement of its upcoming return to Alaska, Royal Caribbean International has announced that
Royal Caribbean to Offer 999 Free Rooms to Blue Light Card Holders
Royal Caribbean International is setting a spectacular soundtrack this summer with its return to the UK. The cruise line has announced that Anthem of the Seas, a firm favorite in the region, will begin sailing
Quantum of the Seas to Continue Sailing from Singapore
Royal Caribbean International today announced Quantum of the Seas will continue sailing from Singapore through October 2021. Having resumed sailing in December 2020, Quantum's 11-month Singapore season will mark the longest yet for one of


The Lotus is for athletic female skiers who like to ski a wide variety of terrain and snow surfaces.
Dynamic adjustability with smooth and consistent forward flex.
A women's specific boot cuff height, special flex adjusted tongue and comfortable "faux fur" lined TRUFIT Performer inner boot make this the right choice for many skiers.
The Cabrio three piece design affords the best, most progressive flex for getting the most out of your boots as the interface between you and your skis.
Fine tune the fit with micro-adjustable aluminum buckles.


Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Charging Wireless Mouse.
Browse the top-ranked list of Charging Wireless Mouse below along with associated reviews and opinions.
"New fast charge technology is awesome!...I have been using a track pad because Apple did not have a wireless mouse when I purchased my computer, but when my track pad started failing, I replaced it with a wireless mouse which was now available"
"New fast charge technology is awesome!"
"DPI is amazing, battery life is also amazing....I wanted to purchase a mouse for my new laptop MSI so I was doing a lot of reviews of mouses and there are some that is better then the one I have but ergonomically this one fit just right it moves smoothly over any surface the price was just right was looking for a rechargeable mouse but the prices was rediculous this mouse does the same all other mouses do and I can program it how I want it"
"DPI is amazing, battery life is also amazing."
Experience pinpoint accuracy in your gaming action with this Logitech G602 910-003820 wireless gaming mouse, which features 5 distinct dpi settings to accommodate your needs. Eleven programmable buttons give you customized control.
"It's easy to use...Very easy to use...Great feel and very responsive, long battery life....If you can find the mouse in offering less than $ 10, it's the best mouse for $ 10 you can get to get, does the battery a lot, a lot, weeks and months, you can get to last you up to two years, and is fully recommended for those who do not want to spend more than 10 dollars on a wireless mouse, MatiasRo recommended"
"Great feel and very responsive, long battery life."
Enjoy easy wireless plug-and-play operation with this Logitech M185 910-003635 mouse, which features a nano receiver for reliable connectivity. An on/off switch, along with smart sleep mode, helps conserve battery life.
"My wife loves it...It's easy to use...Battery life seems to be good...If you can find the mouse in offering less than $ 10, it's the best mouse for $ 10 you can get to get, does the battery a lot, a lot, weeks and months, you can get to last you up to two years, and is fully recommended for those who do not want to spend more than 10 dollars on a wireless mouse, MatiasRo recommended"
"Battery life seems to be good"
Enjoy easy wireless plug-and-play operation with this Logitech M185 910-003636 mouse, which features a nano receiver for reliable connectivity. An on/off switch, along with smart sleep mode, helps conserve battery life.
"Fast and holds charge....Ok lets just start by saying I don't have a technical background or huge preference in computerMouse for My computer but when I bought this mouse at Best Buy the Best Buy employee was very kind and very knowledgeable when I got to the House I plugged the mouse in and started to using it with My laptop I found the mouse to be extremely sensitive And work just as good as a mouse that you would have plugged into the computer the mass continues to work i've had no problems with the mouse I would rec"
"Maintains charge for days ... great product!...As a stand-in for my father who got this mouse to supplement his need for a wireless mouse and keyboard, this mouse solved some long-running issues on his end when it came to installing firmware and other necessary programs that his Logitech wireless keyboard and mice, namely by making it so that there was only need for one Logitech Wireless USB receiver needed for his two separate products"
"Maintains charge for days ... great product!"
"Stays charged for an extraordinary amount of time....So I read some more reviews and this one did pretty well, I must say I am content with it, it's not as nice in the hand as the Performance Mouse MX for a person with large hands but it has a solid build the rubbery / leather grip on the side adds a little class to a small mouse"
"Stays charged for an extraordinary amount of time."
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the depiction of human intelligence process by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning reasoning and self-correction. Particular applications of Artificial intelligence include expert systems speech recognition and machine vision.
The weak AI is trained for a specific task for the virtual personal assistants; those are Siri, Google's voice system, and Microsoft's Cortana.
Artificial General Assistance, also known as Strong AI comes with a human awareness ability to find a solution to the toughest task when presented in an unfamiliar situation. Tuning Test in 1950 is supposed to be one of the best examples of Strong AI. It was a method, which could test that whether a computer could think like a human or not.
Making a system work or function automatically is known as the term Automation. For example, Robotic process automation can be programmed on any machine. Where it can be programmed to perform any high-level tasks, which are normally performed by humans.
Pattern recognition is a branch of machine learning that focuses on identifying pattern in data.
An engineering field, which is solemnly dedicated to designing and manufacturing of the robots. It sometimes becomes difficult for the humans to perform robots consistently.
However, robots are commonly used in the production of cars or by NASA to move larger objects in space.
The biggest bets are on improving patient outcomes are reducing costs. Companies are applying machine learning to make better and faster diagnosis than humans. IBM Watson proves to be one the most acknowledged technology in healthcare. Understanding languages and replying to questions are some of its basic abilities.
Robotic process automation is being applied to highly repetitive tasks normally performed by humans. Machine learning algorithms are being integrated into analytical and CRM platforms to uncover information on how to better serve the customer.
We are not speaking about generating automated answer sheets or divulging in any illegal activity. AI can be used in the education system and proved beneficial with the help of generating grades, which will help the examiners. Also, AI can help keep track of students activities and performance.
The discovery process, sifting through of documents, in law often more overwhelming for humans. Automating this process is a better use if time and more efficient process.
In the Gartner report when smart things rule the World Prentice argues the case for CIOs to start thinking about the business impact machines that exhibit AI behaviour.
An especially aware general purpose AI could scan the web for information, and by reading the human facial expression, it could deliver targeted speeches better than any political leader.
AI seems to be a promising aspect shortly. We have started the process of using AI at various levels. However, soon, these will function at a profound level too.


Sorrows Path' "Touching Infinity" album was out on September 22 by German IRON SHIELD RECORDS! Guest for this album is also the Brazilian guitarist Thiago Oliveira (WARREL DANE)!
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Some PS methods to handle every-day-things @skybrud.dk

## DAILY TOOLING
`sky-showloglive -searchstring ""`
Use this to show the most current logfiles content, filtered by the searchstring-param

`sky-git-add -commitMsg "" -ppOnly` (push/pull only)
Used to add commits. Add all files, commits them with message (autoprefix casenumber), pull and push

`sky-git-grunt`  (pullFrontendGrunt)
Pull changes and grunt

`sky-git-npmgrunt`  (sky-pullFrontendNpmInstallGrunt)
Pull changes, npm install and grunt

## SETUP TOOLING
`sky-setup-local -repourl "" -customer "" -umbracoMainVersion 7 -casenumber ""`
Sets up repo from BitBucket, renames folder, runs npm install, grunt, sets up local IIS and starts VS Solution

`sky-setup-local-iis -inputCasenumber "" -inputFolderName "" -inputPath ""`
Sets up local IIS + AppPool


We seek to provide a professional, safe, and enjoyable work environment that supports job enthusiasm, positive relationships, and effective teamwork. We work to provide clear communication of direction and goals and to motivate our team to achieve these goals. We seek to inspire loyalty to our company by treating all our staff with respect, recognition, and understanding. We support a dedication to both work and family and desire that our staff find balance in a high commitment to both. We strive to have fun and enjoy our relationships with those with whom we interface.


When it comes to barbecuing, people tend to have strong opinions about the best way to do things. Outdoor cooking comes with unique opportunities, as well as some challenges, in cooking to perfection. The most basic and most heavily debated question revolves around the fuel chosen to bring the heat: wood, charcoal or gas.
Which Grill Is Better? You Have a Choice to Make.
These decisions are easier to make in a head-to-head comparison, so, for now, we will look at wood pellets versus charcoal. Unsurprisingly, we at Memphis Wood Fire Grills prefer, well, wood. That's not to say it isn't worth comparing the relative merits of other methods of cooking. Depending on your situation or your preferences, charcoal grilling might be right for you. Let's dive in.
It's always better to look on the bright side, so let's discuss the number one positive offered by both wood pellets and charcoal: Flavor! Wood pellets and charcoal both produce smoke that imparts a delicious flavor to slower cooking meats. If you're grilling hot dogs and burgers, you might not notice, but for foods that stay on the grill longer, it can make all the difference.
When it comes to flavor, personal preference is king. Some people love the particular taste imparted by burning charcoal. Others prefer the flavors available only through burning wood. If you have a strong preference, you know whether charcoal or wood pellets are right for you.
If you want to sear a steak, there is no substitute for direct heat. You can't create that exterior crunch any other way. If your grill can only achieve temps in the 400-450°F range, you will never be able to get the kind of sear you are craving unless you are willing to cook the steak to a solid grey all the way through. Charcoal grills, when handled correctly, can easily reach the higher heats necessary to deliver that crust.
While some wood pellet grills might not be able to achieve a sufficient searing temperature, Memphis Wood Fire Grills can reach 600-700°F. That means it is possible to achieve a proper sear without overcooking your meat. The ability to get that sear is an important element to picking the right grill for many.
Here is where wood pellet grilling starts to set itself apart. Charcoal grills are able to impart the one flavor associated with briquettes. The addition of wood chips to a charcoal grill can add some notes of flavor, but not with the consistency or quality that you might hope for. Wood pellets come in several varieties, offering a range of flavors you can choose from. These flavors include apple, cherry, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak, pecan, and more.
Using wood pellets as fuel allows for easy customization, as certain hardwoods complement specific foods. The versatility of pellets and pellet flavors is never ending, especially with the Pro and Elite models' dual pellet hopper, which allows you to mix and match flavors! You can learn more about which pellet flavors work best with certain foods with our Pellet Guide.
The primary drawback of charcoal grilling is the difficulty in controlling and repeating the results. Getting and keeping the perfect temperature can be a struggle with a charcoal grill.
The one-touch Intelligent Temperature Control (ITC)™ system on your Memphis Wood Fire Grill makes it easy to control the cooking environment. It gives you the power to cook every dish to perfection. That control and repeatability are unparalleled in the world of outdoor cooking.


The Sleight of Hand (with 1/4'' jacks) provides an easy way to switch CV sources with a simple footswitch, adding inexpensive performance flexibility and control to 1/4'' format(Moog/MU Format, Modular/Semi-Modular Synthesizers etc) and gives you an extra layer of human control to your electronic instruments.
The Sleight of Hand with 1/4" mono jacks is a two-channel CV signal footswitch for modular/semi-modular synthesizers. Upon the click of the footswitch, two CV source signals switch simultaneously between their respective A and B inputs to their correlating outputs. This hands-free tool was conceived out of a basic desire to switch CV modulation sources to an oscillator over the course of a performance while both hands were occupied playing their parts – but clearly, its uses are many beyond that. Alternatively, the functionality, per channel, can be reversed to switch a single CV signal to either its respective A and B outputs, which is particularly useful for instantly switching between two effect chains where it would be impossible to activate and deactivate many effect boxes simultaneously.


Oolongs are one of our favourites. A robust tea for people who enjoy the delicate flavours of green tea, but want something a little stronger brewing. Not quite black tea, not quite green tea… the best of both worlds.
Oolongs are a tea that can be reinfused up to 5 times, how about that for getting your moneys worth!


We sometimes hear the tales behind the making of Nintendo's greatest games: the Zeldas, the Marios and the Metroids. Let us bend our ears for another tale, this time of the making of Gold Digger, a game about a finger interacting with a nose.
Gold Digger was co-created by Goro Abe, a longtime developer at Nintendo who helped make the 2003 Game Boy Advance game WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames, known more simply as WarioWare. The game's plot involves the cantankerous Wario deciding to get rich quick by going into video game publishing and selling as many games as possible. The trick, he figures, is to make the games last about three seconds each.
The games are simple and usually controlled by a single button press. One WarioWare microgame involves jumping rope, another pulling a shirt down over a bulging belly. There's a microgame about jumping over a barrel midway up the board in Donkey Kong and one about catching toast as it pops out of a toaster. And then there's Gold Digger, a game with a brief backstory that presents an unusually clear picture of how game design evolves. A good video game can start with an idea, develop into a game, then need some tweaking to get just right, even when it's just a silly game about picking a nose.
The notes Abe was referring to had been stuck to a whiteboard where WarioWare's development team was working. The developers were trying to cook up ideas for hundreds of short games and had an internal rule to think up ideas, put them on sticky notes and put them on the board as inspiration. The best ones would make it into the game.
Often, when a game is in development, the early playable versions that are created are too hard for first-time players. The designers focus on making a game that has solid mechanics and will hold up to sustained play. If they nail that, they can then tweak things to make them easier for players just starting out.
Abe's initial design of Gold Digger was indeed too difficult for beginners. He needed something easier, and he needed something that could be tuned to three levels of difficulty. As players progressed in WarioWare they would encounter faster and faster versions of the microgrames, but Abe didn't want the game's nose-picking challenge to get tougher just by putting it in fast-forward. So, how do you make a game about picking a nose easier? Look at your hand for the answer.
Gold Digger's chunky forefinger left little margin for error. A pinky, however, might leave some room for a badly-timed button press, which covered the easiest of the three difficulties. What could work for the hardest difficulty? A double-pick, of course.
A nose-picking game is silly, of course. Maybe, to some, it's gross. It's also refreshingly universal. Abe noted that the goal for the microgames was that they had to be "instantly understandable" and that they should be things that "anybody in the world can understand." In that regard, Gold Digger is a crowning achievement. It's hard to imagine anyone on the planet who wouldn't know what to do when confronted with a moving finger, a nose and a button to press. I mean, they might tell you they didn't immediately know what to do, but come on. They did.
This year's WarioWare Gold on the Nintendo 3DS includes remade and remixed versions of classic microgrames. Its version of Gold Digger features multiple noses, some fake-outs and other twists.
We'll have more about WarioWare in the coming days, as Abe talks to us about the creative decisions behind the newest release in the series, this summer's WarioWare Gold.


In my Excel data source, I have column called 'Monthly Population'. This the catchment population of the health centre (e.g. the people living in a village where the health centre is located).
My Excel has i2016 data and over 100 health centres and the monthly population is repeated for 12 months (the reason being that there are monthly targets that are using it).
The problem is that when I visualize this column, I get very large numbers (I think Tableau adds up all these repetitions). The only way I overcome this is through FILTER where I select only one month. But I would like to see if there is another way of doing this?
Definitely, you need to filter the month dimension or Tableau will aggregate the data.
You could also use any of the great suggestions already posted, it depends on what you want to see.
Thanks for the response. First, there is no file attached.
Second, for my case, the population stays the same throughout the year. Population changes occurs on yearly basis NOT monthly, hence the above chart won't apply. However, different health centers have different population levels within the same year.
Thanks this is the perfect solution to my question.