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This Time, It's Personnel
Will legislation to protect employees from workplace bullying stifle demanding managers?
Back Longreads Mar 31, 2015 By Steven Yoder
Carrie Clark, 63, says bullies aren't confined to playgrounds. Sometimes, they run the whole school.
In 1995, Clark directed an English as a Second Language program in West Sacramento's Washington Unified School District. An influx of foreign students was forcing her staff to work ever-longer hours. She wrote several reports to the district superintendent documenting the extra load and asking for more help. She got no response, she says. So her teachers union representative suggested she put together a petition signed by program staff.
That got a reaction, but not the one she wanted. The superintendent took Clark off of the school's committee of department chairs and canceled and consolidated classes. Clark says he called her house and left an odd, garbled message, and one day after a meeting, he followed her into an empty hallway. Towering over her, his face a foot from hers, he screamed that he wanted "no more petitions!"
Scared, Clark quit a few weeks later. She developed tremors in her right side, which she still has, started having heart palpitations and couldn't sleep. Today, when she talks about what happened, her speech slows to a crawl and her voice quavers like a warped record. A Sacramento occupational medicine specialist diagnosed her with a post-traumatic stress disorder related to her job. After a 20-year teaching career, she'd never set foot in a classroom again. In 2002, she won a $150,000 workers' compensation claim against the district.
There's evidence that the superintendent targeted others who crossed him. He took a job in a district near Yuba City, and in January 1999 the teachers association president there told The Valley Mirror that the superintendent verbally threatened her and that she'd asked a court for a restraining order. She also told a reporter that she was having panic attacks for the first time in her life. (The superintendent, now retired, keeps an unlisted phone number and didn't respond to a certified letter sent to his address requesting an interview.)
No state offers workers legal protections against intimidation on the job, but advocates around the country have turned up the heat and are demanding new laws. But critics say legislation would stifle managers and open the floodgates to lawsuits. All sides agree that if businesses ignore the issue, new legislation could well force them to change.
The Push for a Healthy Workplace
Bullies do more than demand that work get done. They threaten, humiliate or intimidate for reasons unrelated to job performance. The Society for Human Resource Management, which represents human resource professionals nationally, describes workplace bullying as a pattern of behaviors that include persistently singling out someone for criticism, shouting in private or public, slinging personal insults, ignoring or interrupting people in meetings or assigning menial tasks that aren't part of an employee's normal responsibilities.
If recent polls are any guide, many organizations tolerate such behaviors. In a 2011 SHRM survey of 400 randomly selected human resource professionals, more than a quarter reported having been bullied themselves at work, 73 percent said they'd seen verbal abuse on the job and 5 percent said they'd seen physical assaults. In a Zogby poll that last year asked 1,000 randomly selected people whether they'd ever experienced a pattern of "abusive conduct" at work, more than a quarter said they had. Another Zogby poll of 315 U.S. business leaders in 2013 reported that 170 of them identified workplace bullying as "a serious problem." Both polls were commissioned by the nonprofit Workplace Bullying Institute, which trains organizations and in 2011 began a campaign to promote anti-bullying laws nationwide. Their proposed Healthy Workplace Bill was first introducted in California in 2003.
Related: How To Make an Anti-Bullying Policy Work
Bullying hurts businesses and workers alike. Companies with ruffians have higher absenteeism and turnover, decreased morale, diminished trust among coworkers and lower productivity, according to a host of studies. Workers who are targeted experience a range of negative health outcomes, including sleeping problems, emotional exhaustion, PTSD, hypertension and autoimmune disorders. Most targets end up leaving their jobs; WBI research indicates that 80 percent end up quitting, getting fired or being transferred.
"Other forms of mistreatment, like child abuse and domestic violence, are societal taboos now," says WBI founder Gary Namie, a social psychologist and author of two books on the topic. "This is the last form of abuse that society tolerates."
As advocates have come forward to demand protection, workplace bullying has become the hottest area of employment law. Variations of the WBI's Healthy Workplace Bill have been introduced in 28 states, though no legislature has yet enacted one. Such a bill would allow targets to sue perpetrators and, in some cases, their companies. At least 80 California cities and towns issued proclamations last October declaring a "Freedom From Workplace Bullies Week." Several countries, including England, Sweden, Australia, France, Canada and Germany, already have laws banning workplace oppression.
Last September, California became the first state to require employers to train their workers on the problem. As of January, all companies with 50 or more employees must include information on preventing "abusive conduct" in their biannual sexual harassment trainings.
The new law, Assembly Bill 2053, offers no remedy to targeted employees, and Namie says it's not a substitute for the Healthy Workplace Bill. But it could be an opening. Amelya Stevenson, president of human resource consulting firm e-VentExe in Granite Bay, is confident stronger state legislation will pass in a year or two.
Wiggle Words
Skeptics argue that trying to outlaw bullying won't work. Michael Kalt, government affairs director for CalSHRM, the state SHRM chapter, doesn't dispute the seriousness of the problem. But too much will be in the eyes of the beholder, he claims. "What if a boss yells at his employees when there's a deadline? Some might consider that stern. What about micromanaging? Some would call that just great attention to detail. Can you discipline an employee for making mistakes?" Kalt asks.
Kalt concedes that none of those examples would be enough to subject an employer to a lawsuit under the Healthy Workplace Bill. The bill's language exempts any action an employer takes as a result of documented poor performance or misconduct by an employee. Still, Kalt claims it would unleash a torrent of lawsuits.
Poll: Are Workplace Bullies a Real Thing?
"There are lots of wiggle words that could end up in legislation," says Kalt. "And then we'll spend years litigating what those mean." Training like that required by AB 2053 will help employers change their work cultures, he argues.
But Stevenson says most companies aren't paying attention to the issue. None of her clients have asked her to help them develop an anti-bullying policy. Employers are waiting for guidance from lawmakers on what needs to go into such a policy, she says: "When the law explains what managers can and can't do, that will help HR managers [craft a policy]. That's what tends to happen," she says.
Getting Ahead of New Legislation
Kalt wants companies to go beyond AB 2053's requirements to preempt a stronger law. At a minimum, businesses should be updating their codes of conduct to proscribe bullying and train supervisors on the new rules, he says. They also should create complaint procedures, ensure that employees know about them, and start disciplining offenders based on the new policy.
One manager has made stopping bullies a top priority in her organization. Ann Wrixon saw plenty of managers bully staff when she worked in Silicon Valley — it eventually drove her out of the tech field and into social work. She's now executive director of the Concord-based non profit Independent Adoption Center.
In 2011, a few staff told her that malicious gossip was dividing her team. So she pulled together her top managers and with Namie's help built an antibullying infrastructure. Today, a dedicated team handles only complaints about workplace abuse. If someone thinks they're being targeted, they can talk in confidence to a team member who will approach the accused person to get their side.
If no resolution results, the team member sits with both parties to discuss solutions. If either still leaves unsatisfied, the case goes to a higher-level team member, who writes a report that goes to Wrixon for a decision about appropriate steps. During orientation, new staff get a one-on-one meeting with their managers to discuss the policy and the complaint process.
The center has had to use the new system for only one bullying case so far. The offender was reprimanded and later resigned. Wrixon thinks just having a policy and training program prevents malicious behavior from emerging in the first place. She also says the impacts on employee morale and the work atmosphere have been positive and dramatic — staff report being happier and are getting more done than before, with little or no gossip.
Of the managers she worked for in the tech field, she says, "They thought they got brilliant work out of their people, but I always thought they got brilliant work despite their bullying, not because of it."
Visitor Joyce Cunningham (not verified) – March 31, 2015 - 4:34pm
My daughter's boss slapped her face, something no one in her life had done. After a session crying in the bathroom she went to human resources to report it. The HR response was, "What do you think we can do? He is the president!" She quit of course, but it was a well-paying job that she really needed.
Angelique (not verified) – April 1, 2015 - 12:44am
I am so sorry to hear that.That is assault and should be reported to the police department.As I have read and experienced HR works for the company not the individual.I know this all to well...
Leigh (not verified) – April 9, 2015 - 9:04am
I hate when people say "HR works for the company not the individual." Yes, at the end of the day, the company is who pays the salary. And, in some companies, HR's hands are tied because of the way management operates (I had that experience - the CEO was a bully as were others at the executive level). However, there are a lot of companies out there that want to provide a positive work environment and will not tolerate bullying, harassment, etc. In these companies, HR can be what they're supposed to be - an advocate for the staff as well as the company - and all employees are held accountable. Fortunately, I work for a company now that is like that. Employees who bring an issue to HR or a manager have their issue investigated and dealt with accordingly.
Marilee (not verified) – March 31, 2015 - 8:43pm
Management in my unit are all peace officers. I have never in my life have been subjected to the outrageous, double standard, arrogant, and abusive conduct as I am right now. There is no semblance of fairness in the playing field. When it comes to your rights this regime will do and say whatever they want ultimately denying you justice or the right To file a complaint.
Visitor (not verified) – April 1, 2015 - 5:50am
My bully was a very powerful former dean in the School of Public Health at UCB. She was a serial bully that targeted individuals in the financial analyst position in her research unit. Her method was to overwork and underpay and to start fights among the staff--all the while being charming. But she went through at least 9 people that I know of in at least 15 years. The school did nothing to help, and most middle managers at Cal look the other way and are a part of the problem. The only reason I am being so open about this is that she has passed on (thankfully.) I was never able to get another job after working for her because she badmouthed me for 9 years after I quit. Even though I went on to get a PhD in organizational psychology, no one would hire me because of her. Bullies have a variety of tactics at their disposal and there is a range of behaviors. This is what makes the problem so pervasive and hard to solve.
Diane (not verified) – April 3, 2015 - 5:47am
I was bullied at the pharmacy America trusts. Walgreens knowingly hired a bipolar store manager . We were warned about his terrible moodiness. I became an instant target because I'm older. He preferred young women.
I was eventually forced to quit when the retaliation started after reporting the bully. Bullying does make a person sick. I hope Arizona takes a stand someday. Corporations are much too powerful to fight alone.
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Mind If I Push You Around?
Poll: Tell us your thoughts on bullying in the workplace
The Workplace Bullying Institute would like to see legislation put in place to protect employees from abusive coworkers or bosses. The California State Council for the Society for Human Resource Management says legislation would leave too much room for subjective analysis. What do you think?
Unfortunately, you cannot participate in this poll, because your browser is not enabled for Javascript and/or cookies.
Professional bullying is a problem and employees need better protection.
Bullying in the workplace is a serious issue that ought to be addressed internally.
I've never experienced workplace bullying.
Where's our competitive spirit? What some call bullying, others call motivation.
Avoiding the Push Over
How to make an anti-bullying policy work
The Society for Human Resource Management has developed a model procedure for handling bullying complaints. Key language includes:
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I manage a group of about 13 people, and we communicate via instant messages. I have one employee who persistently bad-mouthed me in online conversations. I confirmed that he was aware that I could see his messages, and I told him I saw messages that concerned me. Since then, he's disengaged from his job and is only doing the bare minimum. I feel I should address this with him, but I'm unsure of how to do so.
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For years now, Phil Lord and Chris Miller have been defying the odds. The two filmmakers have flown in the face of everything we think we know about tentpole filmmaking, spinning box office gold out of such underwhelming concepts as movie adaptations of television shows, movie adaptations of toys, and big-budget Hollywood sequels. "For some reason, we don't get engaged with it until it feels impossible," the duo told ScreenCrush in 2014. Somehow, it's an approach that seems to work for them.
Of course, Hollywood is the perfect industry for those attracted to impossible projects, and Lord and Miller have circled more than their fair share of Hollywood blockbusters over the past few years. Here are five of the most interesting projects that the two never quite got off the ground. And yes, before you ask, their Star Wars prequel definitely made the final cut.
The archives of Variety and The Hollywood Reporter are littered with sparse descriptions of projects that never quite got off the ground. Such is the case with The Reunion, a live-action comedy announced by Sony in 2013. While both Lord and Miller were listed as producers, it was set to be written and directed only by Miller, a departure from their previous collaborations. All that was known about The Reunion was that the film would take place at — you guessed it — a high school reunion, which seemed a natural fit for the duo given the success of 2012's 21 Jump Street.
In a 2014 interview with ScreenCrush, the two still seemed excited at the prospect of the film; when asked if The Reunion was still on tap to be their next project, Miller responded by saying it was "something that we're looking to do in the near future" and admitted he was still "really excited" about the prospect of making The Reunion. As the duo continued to be successful in Hollywood, however, The Reunion was pushed out of the picture in favor of more high-profile franchises and remains a mystery to this day.
No matter how many successful film and television franchises Lord and Miller launch, there will always be a vocal minority of fans clamoring for them to return to Clone High, the animated MTV series that put them on the map. In a 2014 interview with Collider, the two filmmakers opened up about the possibility of a movie sequel to their show, noting that they talked "very regularly" with series co-creator Bill Lawrence and were constantly bouncing ideas between the two parties.
Lord and Miller also admitted that resurrecting Clone High represented a ratings challenge; for Lord it was always a question of, "'Am I gonna have to justify the budget that it's gonna take by trying to broaden this to a family audience, and is that gonna kill what was fun about the original thing?'" Fans of the series may just have to console themselves with our 2013 interview with the duo, which included an in-depth conversation on the specifics of Season 2 of Clone High and beyond.
Coming off two successful 21 Jump Street films and a handful of animated projects, Lord and Miller were popular picks for any big-budget comedies in the studio pipeline. One such film was Ghostbusters 3. The history of Ghostbusters 3 dates all the way back to 1989 and involves a breathtaking amount of infighting and creative differences between its creators, but when trade publications reported that Ivan Reitman had stepped down as director on March 18, 2014, it took only two days for news to leak that Sony wanted Lord and Miller to step in as his replacement.
Unfortunately, the rumored sequel could not quite get off the ground and the two men would officially pass on the project the following month. Later that year, ScreenCrush asked the two why they passed on working on a Ghostbusters sequel and they deferred to their busy schedule, noting that their work on Fox's Last Man on Earth had left them "super tired" and in need of a break. The Ghostbusters franchise would be rebooted in 2016 with Paul Feig at the helm; Sony also surprised audiences earlier this year with the announcement that another Ghostbusters movie is on the way, this time with Jason Reitman — Ivan's son — serving as director.
That same year, studio sources were quick to confirm that Lord and Miller were working on a standalone Flash movie as part of the nascent Warner Bros. superhero cinematic universe. The character was set to be formally introduced in 2016's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and many involved speculated that the filmmakers would upgrade their involvement to the role of directors. They didn't, and since then, any momentum on The Flash has been stalled out by turnover in the director's chair and ongoing changes to the Warner Bros. franchise.
Originally, the studio had picked Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter author Seth Grahame-Smith to helm a version of the film based on Lord and Miller's screenplay, but Grahame-Smith left the project in early 2016, citing creative differences with the studio. Then Dope director Rick Famuyiwa was tasked with delivering his own unique vision of the film, but he too stepped aside, also claiming a disconnect between himself and the studio. With a new projected release date of 2021 and an uncertain future for characters like Batman and Superman, it's likely that not much remains of Lord and Miller's work.
And then there was Solo, the long-gestating Han Solo origin story set within the Star Wars universe. Lord and Miller were not the studio's first choice to direct the film; that honor belongs to Josh Trank, who was removed from Solo after rumors emerged of erratic on- and off-set behavior during production on Fantastic Four. Lord and Miller joined the film in 2015 and spearheaded a global search for the next Harrison Ford; it was reported that more than 2,500 actors auditioned for the role before it was decided that Alden Ehrenreich was the right man for the job.
And then, several months into production on the film, Lucasfilm unexpectedly pulled the plug on its two directors and brought in Ron Howard to finish the film. Much has been written about the differences that led to this high-profile divorce, but the biggest thread is the divergent styles of Lucasfilm and Lord and Miller. Much like Disney did with their early Marvel films, Kathleen Kennedy and company had hoped to develop a consistent style for their Star Wars prequels; when Lord and Miller pushed back, it wasn't long before the two sides were forced to split. In the end, more than 70% of Solo would be entirely reshot by Howard, allowing him to claim the sole director credit on the film.


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// HeapTree Specs
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template<typename TSpec = Default>
struct KeylessHeap;

template<typename TSpec = Default>
struct KeyedHeap;

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// Default HeapTree
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template<typename TValue = unsigned int, typename TPredicate = std::less<unsigned int>, typename TSpec = KeylessHeap<> >
class HeapTree;

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
class HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, KeylessHeap<TSpec> >
{
public:
	typedef typename Size<HeapTree>::Type TSize;
	String<TValue> data_value;
	TSize data_heap_size;
	TPredicate data_predicate;

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	HeapTree() : data_heap_size(0) {
		SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	}

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	HeapTree(HeapTree const& _other) {
		SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
		data_value = _other.data_value;
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	~HeapTree() {
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	HeapTree& operator=(HeapTree const& _other) {
		SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
		if (this == &_other) return *this;
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		return *this;
	}
};

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
struct Value<HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec> >
{
	typedef TValue Type;
};

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
struct Value<HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec> const>
{
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template<typename TSize>
inline TSize _left(TSize i) {
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}

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template<typename TSize>
inline TSize _right(TSize i) {
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
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template<typename TSize>
inline TSize _parent(TSize i) {
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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline bool
empty(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec> const& mHeap)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	return (mHeap.data_heap_size == 0);
}

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
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length(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec> const& mHeap)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	return mHeap.data_heap_size;
}

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline TValue
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{
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}

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline TValue
heapRoot(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec> const& mHeap)
{
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}

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TObject>
inline void
heapInsert(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec>& mHeap,
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{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
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	++mHeap.data_heap_size;
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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TSize>
inline void
heapify(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec>& mHeap,
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{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
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		_swapObjects(mHeap, i, largest);
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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TITBegin, typename TITEnd>
inline void
buildHeap(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec>& mHeap,
		  TITBegin itBeg,
		  TITEnd itEnd)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	typedef HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec> THeapTree;
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	// Leave out the first element
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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TIndex1, typename TIndex2>
inline void
_swapObjects(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, KeylessHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap,
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{
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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TIndex, typename TObject>
inline void
_insertObject(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, KeylessHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap,
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{
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	value(mHeap.data_value, i) = obj;
}

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline TValue
heapExtractRoot(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, KeylessHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
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}

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template<typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline void
clear(HeapTree<TValue, TPredicate, TSpec>& mHeap)
{
	clear(mHeap.data_value);
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}

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template<typename TITBegin, typename TITEnd, typename TPredicate>
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heapSort(TITBegin itBeg,
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{
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template<typename TITBegin, typename TITEnd>
inline void
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{
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template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate>
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{
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template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
class HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >
{
public:
	typedef typename Size<HeapTree>::Type TSize;
	String<Pair<TKey, TValue> > data_value;
	std::map<TKey, TSize> data_map;
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	HeapTree(HeapTree const& _other) {
		SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
		data_value = _other.data_value;
		data_map = _other.data_map;
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		data_predicate = _other.data_predicate;
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	~HeapTree() {
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	HeapTree& operator=(HeapTree const& _other) {
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		data_value = _other.data_value;
		data_map = _other.data_map;
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		return *this;
	}
};

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template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TIndex1, typename TIndex2>
inline void
_swapObjects(HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap,
			 TIndex1 i,
			 TIndex2 j)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	typedef HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, TSpec> THeapTree;
	typedef typename Size<THeapTree>::Type TSize;
	typedef std::map<TKey, TSize> TMap;
	typedef typename TMap::iterator TMapIter;
	// Swap keys
	TMapIter pos1 = mHeap.data_map.find(value(mHeap.data_value, i).i1);
	TMapIter pos2 = mHeap.data_map.find(value(mHeap.data_value, j).i1);
	TSize tmpVal = pos1->second;
	pos1->second = pos2->second;
	pos2->second = tmpVal;

	// Swap object in heap tree
	Pair<TKey, TValue> tmp = value(mHeap.data_value, i);
	value(mHeap.data_value, i) = value(mHeap.data_value, j);
	value(mHeap.data_value, j) = tmp;
}

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template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TIndex, typename TObject>
inline void
_insertObject(HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap,
			  TIndex i,
			  TObject obj)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	typedef HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, TSpec> THeapTree;
	typedef typename Size<THeapTree>::Type TSize;
	value(mHeap.data_value, i) = obj;
	if (!mHeap.data_map.insert(std::pair<TKey, TSize>(obj.i1, i)).second) {
		mHeap.data_map.find(obj.i1)->second = i;
	};
}

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template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline Pair<TKey, TValue>
heapExtractRoot(HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	Pair<TKey, TValue> rootVal = value(mHeap.data_value, 1);
	mHeap.data_map.erase(mHeap.data_map.find(rootVal.i1));
	if (mHeap.data_heap_size != 1) {
		value(mHeap.data_value, 1) = value(mHeap.data_value, mHeap.data_heap_size);
		mHeap.data_map.find(value(mHeap.data_value, 1).i1)->second = 1;
	}
	--mHeap.data_heap_size;
	heapify(mHeap, 1);
	return rootVal;
}

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TKey1, typename TValue2>
inline void
heapChangeValue(HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap,
				TKey1 key,
				TValue2 val)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	typedef HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, TSpec> THeapTree;
	typedef typename Size<THeapTree>::Type TSize;
	TSize i = mHeap.data_map.find(key)->second;
	Pair<TKey, TValue> obj = Pair<TKey, TValue>(key,val);
	if (!(mHeap.data_predicate(obj, value(mHeap.data_value, i)))) {
		_insertObject(mHeap, i, obj);
		heapify(mHeap, i);
	} else {
		_insertObject(mHeap, i, obj);
		while ((i>1) && (!mHeap.data_predicate(value(mHeap.data_value, _parent(i)), value(mHeap.data_value, i)))) {
			_swapObjects(mHeap, i, _parent(i));
			i = _parent(i);
		}
	}
}

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec, typename TKey1>
inline TValue
heapGetValue(HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap,
			 TKey1 key)
{
	SEQAN_CHECKPOINT
	typedef HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, TSpec> THeapTree;
	typedef typename Size<THeapTree>::Type TSize;
	TSize i = mHeap.data_map.find(key)->second;
	return value(mHeap.data_value, i).i2;
}

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

template<typename TKey, typename TValue, typename TPredicate, typename TSpec>
inline void
clear(HeapTree<Pair<TKey, TValue>, TPredicate, KeyedHeap<TSpec> >& mHeap)
{
	clear(mHeap.data_value);
	mHeap.data_map.clear();
	mHeap.data_heap_size = 0;
}

}// namespace SEQAN_NAMESPACE_MAIN

#endif //#ifndef SEQAN_HEADER_...

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Posted in | Solar Energy | Green Energy
Revolutionary EU-Led Research for Trapping and Storing Solar Power
Written by AZoCleantechOct 6 2020
In the past few years, a team of researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has designed a uniquely engineered molecule and an energy system with innovative abilities for trapping and storing solar power.
The specially designed molecule and energy system by the researchers from Chalmers has demonstrated unique abilities to catch and store solar energy. The image to the right shows a tube with the catalyst inside, in front of a vacuum set-up used to measure the rise of the temperature in the energy storage system. Image Credit: Yen Strandqvist/Johan Bodell/Chalmers University of Technology.
Currently, an EU project headed by Chalmers will create prototypes of the new technology for mass applications, like heating systems in residential homes. The EU has awarded a grant worth 4.3 million Euros for the project.
To make complete use of solar energy, it must be possible to store and release the energy on demand. In a number of scientific articles spanning the last few years, a team of scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology has shown how their specially engineered molecule and solar energy system, called Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage System (MOST), can deliver a solution to meet that challenge and become an important tool in the transition to fossil-free energy.
Globally, the technology has attracted immense interest. The MOST system can be used to trap and store solar energy for nearly 18 years, conveyed without any big losses, and later discharged as heat when and where it is required. The results accomplished in the lab by the team are comprehensible. However, at present, more experience is required to see how MOST can be employed in everyday applications and on a mass scale.
The goal for this EU-project is to develop prototypes of MOST technology to verify potential for large-scale production, and to improve functionality of the system.
Kasper Moth-Poulsen, Project Coordinator, Professor, and Research Leader, Department for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology
Pushing Toward Products for Real Applications
As part of the project, the efficiency of the technology will be further advanced, and ways to make the technology less expensive and greener will be looked into, thus pushing toward products that can be utilized in daily applications. Robust research teams from universities and institutes in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, and Germany will unite and work together.
A very exciting aspect of the project is how we are combining excellent interdisciplinary research in molecule design along with knowledge in hybrid technology for energy capture, heat-release and low-energy building design.
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Improvements in the development of MOST technology have thus far surpassed all anticipations. The first, very basic—yet successful—trials happened in Chalmers' laboratories. Besides other things, the technology has been used by the team in a window film to balance out the temperature on hot and sunny days and create a more agreeable indoor environment.
Beyond the EU project, the application of the molecule in windows and blinds has started, via the spin-off company Solartes AB.
With this funding, the development we can now do in the MOST project may lead to new solar driven and emissions-free solutions for heating in residential and industrial applications. This project is heading into a very important and exciting stage.
More About the Function of the MOST Technology
The technology is based on a specifically engineered molecule, which when struck by sunlight alters shape into an energy-rich isomer—a molecule composed of the same atoms but set together in a diverse way. The isomer can then be stored for future use when required, such as in winter or at night.
The team has so far developed the system where it is currently possible to store the energy for up to 18 years. A specially engineered catalyst discharges the saved energy as heat while returning the molecule to its former shape, which enables it to be used again in the heating system.
More About the EU Project
The EU project, which is also known as "Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems," will spread over 3.5 years and has been sanctioned 4.3 million Euros.
Project partners include the Chalmers University of Technology, University of Copenhagen, University of Rioja, Fraunhofer Institute, ZAE Bayern, and Johnson Matthey. At Chalmers, scientists from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering will take part.
Source: http://www.chalmers.se/en

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This is a law for procrastinators. You can sue people, but there's going to be a time limit. So, no matter how good a case you might have, you have to be careful to watch the time limit. If you miss it, sorry, you are out of luck, your case is now "statute barred".
When we are talking about statutes, usually we are referring to the Limitations Act, but in the case of real estate, we might also be talking about the Real Property Limitations Act. There are other limitations imposed in other statutes as well.
The Limitations Act, 2002 came into force on January 1, 2004. There is a basic two-year limitation period running from the day that the claim is discovered.
ought to know with reasonable diligence of the facts constituting the cause of action.
It is presumed that a claim is discovered on the day the act or omission on which the claim is based took place, however, this is rebuttable.
It is important to note that the limitation period for incapable persons which includes minors, and victims of sexual assault is extended.
There is also an ultimate limitation period stating that "no proceeding shall be commenced in respect of any claim more than 15 years after the day on which the act or omission on which the claim is based took place".
Consequently, there's only 15 years to discover the claim. Fifteen years and one day would be too late.
Again, this limit is still subject to the incapacity, minors and sexual assault victims' extension.
Effectively, this might mean that there is no real limitation at all. So, when do you finally throw out all those old files? NEVER!
The Real Property Limitations Act contains a number of limitation periods other than the standard 2 years, based upon discovery. The Act maintains and reinforces a number of different limitation periods when it comes to rights concerning land, ownership, possession, future interests, the Crown, easements, rights-of-way, and mortgages.
All these periods of time are triggered by the happening of an event, which may in fact be extended for a good many years. For example, in the case of a relatively short period namely 5 years, in the case of s.36, that's five years after the date of death of a person who never gained or regained capacity. If that person lived to 100 years of age, that's 105 years out…. that could be 2123!
All too often people will say that there's a two year limitation. That's true to a certain degree. However, it starts with "discovery" not the happening of the event.
And, when it comes to real property, there are 1 year, 3 year, 5 year, 10 year, 20 year, 40 year and 60 year limitations. So, be careful what you say!


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Tag: Resurrection
Author Interviews, Book Reviews, Books and Me, new release
Blog Tour: Resurrection by Brianna West
April 22, 2017 April 18, 2017 KJ.Chapman
Today, I am happy to host Brianna West on Writerly Bookish Stuff as part of the blog tour for her upcoming, April 28th release of Resurrection. Resurrection is the fourth and final book in the Promiscus Guardians series and is available to pre-order from Amazon. If you are a paranormal romance fan, then this is the series for you.
Izzy is back again after managing to survive villain after villain, and now she's got her eyes on the prize—Mother Dearest. But her world takes a turn when she discovers something that might make her think twice about her usual reckless guns-blazing style.
And when a new evil villain joins forces with Mother Dearest, Izzy and Lucas are forced to partner with someone quite unlikely and a little too close to the villain they're after.
With the final battle looming and a host of new problems, will Izzy and Lucas find a way to survive, or will the odds be too much and overcome them?
Find out in Izzy's final kick-ass fight against the Dark, Resurrection.
Brianna West has given us a conclusion to Izzy and Lucas' story, and what a conclusion it is. I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Resurrection. I devoured it much like the rest of the series. Find my review here.
So, without further ado, let me tease you a little…
Release Event and Giveaways Link: Facebook Event
Amazon US: Preorder here!
Amazon UK: Preorder here!
Find more ARC reviews here: Goodreads
Good luck with the upcoming release, Brianna!
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For use of Resurrection related content, please contact the author, Brianna West.
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Review: Resurrection by Brianna West
Resurrection (Promiscus Guardians Book 4) by Brianna West 5/5
Find out in Izzy's final kick-ass fight against the Dark Resurrection.
Thank you to the author for giving me an advanced ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Izzy's wit and humour when it comes to fighting demons is pushed to the limits when she has to team up with one to protect her loved ones, and hopefully, see an end to Mother Dearest. Can she work together with an enemy whilst dealing with a bombshell of a new development? Is there a happily ever after on the cards for her and beau, Lucas?
I can't believe we're already at the finale of Izzy and Lucas' story. It's been a fast, gripping ride, and although I'm sad that it is over, I can take solace in the fact that West has multiple spin offs set in the Promiscus Guardian's world. Phew!
Izzy's quick-witted inner dialogue and brooding inner monologue has seen me laughing through all four books. She is light relief to an action packed, dark narrative. It's refreshing to read a strong female heroine who still falls over in high-heels, has sarcasm enough for twenty, and can appreciate some eye candy.
The narrative has developed over the four books to include Izzy's training, her need to prove herself, and her journey to become friend, wife, and demon killer. From the confused woman happening upon two intimidating guardians in a dark alley, to the demon slayer and bad-ass Guardian in book four, Izzy has kept her humour throughout, and remains true to herself.
Paranormal fans will love not only Izzy and Lucas, but the vast array of unique and loveable characters in this series, and will be happy to know that most will be featuring in their own steamy stories in the Guardians in Love spin offs.
The opinions expressed here are those of K.J.Chapman and no other parties
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Q: Is it not possible to print a pdf from a hyperlink? I have looked for weeks and I keep hitting dead ends. I know you can create a text or image link and tell it to "print page" in a browser. But so far, I can't get it to print a document, specifically a pdf. I would like the print dialog to show after the link is clicked and yes, the pdf linked to has been printed.
Why does this seem to be such an impossible feat? I have seen it work in a Flash movie, but since I cannot access the native file I cannot see how it was done.
Any advice?
Thanks.

A: Many of today's printers support direct PDF printing.  Lexmark, HP, Xerox to name a few all have this on most of the 'business' printers.  On these devices simply sending the PDF file directly to the device over LPR, port 9100, or some other mechanism will result in a printed document.  Some devices even support URLs.  I do know that Lexmark had some devices that a URL could be sent to the printer as as long as it had access to the URL it would pull the document and print.  In this case it supported basic HTML, JPEG, TIF, and PDF.
Hope this helps.

A: A PDF must be rendered as an image before it can be printed. Usually when you're printing a PDF file on your desktop you could simply right-click on the file and select Print and if you have Adobe Reader or an alternative application set as your default PDF viewer, then the PDF that you have selected will be opened automatically -- at this stage the PDF is rendered as an image -- and then the printing process will begin.
But if there is no access to a PDF viewer that can render the PDF and then print it, then you won't be able to print the PDF. Usually if you have Adobe Reader, Foxit Reader, etc, installed then when you click on a URL to a PDF then the PDF will open within the PDF viewer within the browser and you will be able to print it.
Alternatively, you could find a PDF SDK that silently renders a PDF as an image and then sends that to the printer, without the need to have a PDF viewer installed on your machine.

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Mirror's Edge Catalyst was expanded upon at the EA Conference today. The game is built on the latest version DICE's Frostbite engine and is set in it's iconic urban setting from it's predecessor.
343 Industries announced their new game mode for Halo 5: Guardians at the Xbox E3 conference today.
The new mode is called Warzone which is a 24 player team versus multiplayer mode with added AI opponents.
Halo 5 is scheduled to release October 27th, 2015 on Xbox One.


The Department of Tourism and Leisure is calling upon Isle of Man residents to consider offering Homestay accommodation for the TT period.
There has been a notable increase in the number of visitors viewing the www.visitisleofman.com website and also a tremendous interest in visitors wishing to secure Homestay accommodation for TT 2010. As a result of this the Department would welcome applications from home owners wishing to participate in the scheme.
Anyone interested in registering their property is advised to do so with the Department as soon as possible to help to meet the ever-increasing demand and enable visitors to secure their bookings early. The registration fee is £8.00 and Homestay can be offered during TT for any number of nights between May 29th and June 12th. Providing accommodation in your home during the TT Festival, as part of the Homestay Scheme, is exempt from Tax, provided that the gross income received, before expenses, does not exceed £1,500.
'This is a great opportunity for us to encourage the many visitors who wish to visit our beautiful Island for the TT and enjoy the unique and exciting atmosphere of this ever popular Festival. Following the success of 2009, when the Island enjoyed a 4.3% increase in visitor numbers, the continuing interest in the Island as a holiday destination is most welcome.
Any Homestay providers who have already filled their places for the fortnight are also asked to inform the Department in order to prevent repeat enquiries being made.


Welcome to the 2019 Laramie County Fair online entry system.
Please register by creating a User ID and Password and choose "I am a new Exhibitor". Following the on screen instructions to complete registration. Your credentials from last year will no longer work.


Marian M. McNallan, age 96, of rural Kellogg, died Saturday, December 18, 2010, at St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center in Wabasha.
A funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at 11:00am at St. Agnes Catholic Church.
Family and friends may call at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha on Wednesday from 3-8pm and at the church on Thursday one hour before the service.


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Mama's Song by Ben Beaton
Black Dog Books, September 2009, YA, 208 pages paperback
Georgina—a teenager, alone and pregnant—is estranged from her mother and father.
When she seeks refuge in a country town, she discovers her grandmother has passed away, leaving her more alone than ever. It is here, in a small country hospital, that she must come to terms with the enormity of what she faces and the new life she is now responsible for.
This novel was incredibly beautiful - I sat down and started reading, and not once did my attention wander. It was written almost lyrically, alternating between Georgina during the present day at the hospital and her memories. Initially, I was surprised by the fact that this novel is mostly about Georgina's experiences as a new mother, considering the author is a man, but I shortly forgot about that and was swept into the story.
I particularly enjoyed the exchanges between Georgina and the other new mothers at the hospital, Mary and Nasreen. Another thing I liked was that there was no imposing moral in Mama's Song, as I've found in other books about teenage mothers. Instead, the novel reflected on the beauty of human life.
Georgina was a character who matured greatly as the novel progressed, but I felt that I didn't get to know George well enough, and that I barely got to know her family at all. I wish there could have been a bit more back story, a bit more of a reason why George was in the situation she was in. I really wished we could have learnt more about her. It felt a bit cut short.
When I finished reading, I immediately thought of a teenage girl I know, who isn't a strong reader, but who I think would get a lot out of Mama's Song, and because of the length, she wouldn't mind reading. I think this is the type of novel that will speak to people like her.
However, even though the novel is short, it had a great deal of honesty and depth. I believe adults would enjoy this novel as well, because even though the protagonist is a teenage girl, I think the wonderful writing gives it crossover appeal. Overall, I found Mama's Song to be a unique and fascinating novel, that was at times depressing, but also incredibly hopeful.


If you are planning a baby shower, or know someone who is having a baby, consider a child basket mother-to-be. Taking the time to make a baby gift basket is a good way to show that you care and do your personal gift.... Many of us would love to make fun crafts for our children or as gifts, but must require sewing. Since sewing is not an option for many people, the task seems impossible.
Here are some homemade gift basket ideas for your favorite college student. Basket – You can either choose to make a large basket or a small one. If you choose large you can actually purchase a …... Design It Yourself Custom Gift Baskets: Impress your recipient with a completely unique gift basket YOU designed! You can create your own personalized custom gift baskets right on our web site using our Design It Yourself system.
29/07/2009 · And, as promised, here is my tutorial. This pattern is a quick version of my Kitty Stuff Basket pattern. I made this tutorial for beginners who have a little experience with regular crochet and would like to learn to crochet in the round to make things like this basket, or hats, or amigurumi.
Online shopping for Moses Baskets from a great selection at Baby Products Store.


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West Port tennis star signs with ABAC
Lorraine Chon Qui will play JuCo tennis in Georgia
Lorraine Chon Qui became the first West Port High School athlete to sign a tennis scholarship Thursday morning when she inked a deal with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Ga.
Chon Qui, who has reeled off 26 victories in No. 1 singles over the past two seasons, is joining one of the top junior college programs in the country at ABAC. Head coach Alan Kramer, who doubles as the school's athletic director, has won more than 300 matches and coached 54 All-Americans, including two national champions, during his 19 years running both the men's and women's tennis programs.
Kramer was present for Chon Qui's ceremony at West Port and came away even more impressed by the latest addition to the Golden Fillies family.
"Lorraine is the whole student-athlete package," Kramer said. "She brings to the Fillies qualities beyond tennis skill. The intangibles are all there in this young lady; leadership, passion, work ethic, loving support network of family and friends, a solid tennis and competitive foundation instilled by Coach Jim Hawkins and West Port High School faculty and staff.
"Lorraine is well prepared for this next step. We are excited to build upon her successes starting at ABAC this August."
Hawkins won a national championship as a member of the 1981 CFCC men's tennis team, and he envisions his star pupil being able to accomplish a similar feat playing for Kramer at ABAC.
"I told Coach Kramer at the signing that Lorraine will help him win a national title," Hawkins said. "Lorraine is a hard-working, mentally tough competitor who also happens to be a nice young person who focused on attaining a college tennis scholarship when she arrived here two years ago. She will be a leader of the ABAC team.
"It has been fun to coach a kid like her. She put West Port tennis on the map. The sky is the limit for her."
Chon Qui, who is the reigning Star-Banner player of the year, also got a strong endorsement from her athletic director at West Port.
"I look at Lorraine as a well-rounded student athlete," Wolf Pack AD Robbie Lindeman said. "She is what we look for in a leader on this campus. ABAC in not only getting a great tennis player, but a phenomenal person."
SOFTBALL SIGNING: Belleview High utility player Haley Miller signed a softball scholarship with St. Petersburg College at last week's Doc4Life tournament.
Miller entered the week hitting .271 with a double, nine RBIs and 11 runs for Belleview head coach Gary Greer. Miller, who has played shortstop, second base and center field over 70-plus career starts, has more than 60 hits and 60 runs over three years playing varsity softball.
"Haley will make St.Pete a better place because of her loyalty, hard work and her flexibility on the field," Greer said. "She is a great contact hitter and has improved each year."
Miller joins a Titans softball program that finished third in the Suncoast Conference last season and has a strong Marion County flavor. Third-year SPC head coach Breanna Myers is a Dunnellon native and freshman Leslie Prosoco is a Vanguard High graduate.


A common architectural model in Drupal is for one entity to reference another. For example, when using the Paragraphs module to build structured modular content, imagine that you have a paragraph type that references another paragraph type.
Docksal has become one of the de facto standards for local DevOps in the PHP, Drupal, and WordPress sphere. Docksal sits on top of Virtual Box and Docker to make it easy and fast to get up and running with your local development environment.
In this screencast, I'm going to walkthrough how I've been designing structured modular content with Entity Construction Kit and Inline Entity Form in Drupal 8.
For the past seven months, I've been designing, building, and theming with Drupal 8 for my own side project. Along the way, I've seen huge advancements in these realms versus what was possible with Drupal 7.


A SECURITY GUARD WAS stabbed in the leg and sprayed in the face with an unknown substance at a shopping centre in Dublin last night.
The incident happened at Northside Shopping Centre in Coolock at about 9.10 pm when the man was assaulted.
The security guard, who is in his 20s, was taken to nearby Beaumont Hospital and was treated for his injuries which are not life threatening.
The incident is being investigated by gardaí at Coolock garda station who are appealing for witnesses.
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Banana Moon has a wide variety of personalised women's fleeces. These are made specifically to fit, with some shorter and longer body lengths depending on the styles. These are perfect for cold weather or just to wear as smart corporate clothing. Our ladies fleeces look fantastic with our custom women's polos.


As we get older, out teeth begin to change and are prone to decay. There are many possible reasons for this change in your smile. These reasons can include bruxism (teeth grinding), general decay, cracked fillings,root canals, and many others. If you tooth is beyond repair with a filling material, a crown may be the best viable option to save the tooth. The reasons for this type of restoration in a badly damaged tooth are durability, cosmetic appearance, and overall support of the chewing function.


Markon First Crop (MFC) Bell Peppers are high in vitamin C, and contain both vitamin A and fiber.
MFC Bell Peppers are 60 to 80-ct. size (approximately 4" to 5" in length and diameter).
Handle with care; peppers bruise easily. Storing below 42° F/6° C can result in chill injury.
Rough handling can result in bruising. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.
The most popular sweet pepper in the U.S. is the bell pepper. As bell peppers mature, their color changes from green to red and they become sweeter.
This product contains bell peppers.


Just because you're a solopreneur doesn't mean you should be doing business solo!
Join the Ideas to Impact Facebook group*!
Here you'll find community and support as you bring your ideas to life and grow your business.
*In order to maintain the integrity of the community, I do not accept anyone into the Facebook group unless they answer the three questions upon requesting access. Don't worry, they're easy!


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Here's Why Obesity Raises Breast Cancer Risk, According to Science
Could keeping an eye on the scale help lessen your chances of breast cancer?
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The Doctor-Approved Way to Get Rid of Bruises ASAP
This Pill Can Help You Remember Your Dreams
At Last! A Vitamin That Can Make Your Blood Vessels Younger
7 Surprising Uses for Molasses You Didn't Know About
Molasses is a sweet substitute for sugar, adding a lovely depth of flavor to baked...
If You're a Vegetarian, You Could Be at Risk for These Mental Health Conditions
Cutting out meat to save animals and spare the environment is a noble cause—until it...
The Super-Simple Way to Prevent Recurring UTIs (It's Not Cranberry Juice)
If you have more that two to three infections a year, take heart: The solution...
The Life-Saving Reason You Should Save Your Child's Baby Teeth
There's a good reason you may want to hold off on handing over anything to...
This Popular Sugar Substitute Can Actually Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
If you're sweet on sugar, you aren't doing your heart or belly any favors. So...
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If you get asthma attacks, you'll want to read about the simple supplement solution that...
You Can Potentially Reverse Type 2 Diabetes—If You Lose This Many Pounds
With some investment and effort—and by keeping a close eye on the scale—people with type...
The Exercise High Is for Real—but There's Only One Way to Get It
Are you incorporating this feel-good fitness approach into your exercise routine?
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Your Body Has a "Brain Switch" to Burn Fat after Eating—Here's How It Works
There's a fat-controlling switch in your brain, and it could be responsible for catastrophic weight...
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It's normal for a day out in the sun to make you tired— but if...
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Our eye movements provide a peek into what's happening in our brains.
Science Has Found a Depression Gene—Here's What You Need to Know
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Northern Kentucky Fish Fry List 2021
By Rebecca Banks, Brand Identity Manager on Feb. 18, 2021
Is it really Lent in the Cincy region if you don't go to a fish fry every Friday night?! Although some of the fun of gathering with your friends and family at the local Catholic school's cafeteria is hindered by the pandemic, Covid can't steal all the joy! Local fish frys will still be happening, they'll just be drive-through or carryout only this year. All the more reason to make it a goal to visit as many as you can! Use the descriptions below as a guide to make your selections and print the handy PDF put together by St. Henry's Church here.
NKY Lent Fish Frys 2021
St. Augustine, Augusta, KY
Featuring Icelandic cod, frog legs, or shrimp and accompanied by homemade hush puppies, Cole slaw, mac-n-cheese, hand-cut potato wedges, and dessert... you don't want to miss out on this one! The drive to Augusta is scenic and you might want to make an evening of it by riding the ferry across the river or sitting on the riverbank to enjoy your carryout meal (weather permitting, of course).
Dates: Fridays Feb. 26 through March 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $6 12 and under
St. Augustine, Covington, KY
Fish or shrimp dinners with two sides, fish sandwich, shrimp dinner, cheese pizza, or cheese sticks--the options are endless! If you're in Covington, make a visit to St. Augustine. Credit cards are preferred, but cash is also accepted. Menu and details.
Dates: Fridays Feb. 19 through March 26, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $6-$10, pizza $2 per slice
St. Bernard, Dayton, KY
Looking for salmon? St. Bernard has it covered! They also offer fish sandwiches or shrimp with several side items, including fries, mozzarella sticks, Cole slaw, and macaroni and cheese. Online ordering is available here.
Cost: $8 per meal, $5 for fish sandwich, shrimp, or salmon patty only
St. Catherine of Siena, Ft. Thomas, KY
Drive through or walk up at Ft. Thomas' St. Catherine of Siena for touchless service. All orders will be placed and picked up outside the building to maintain social distancing. The delicious hand-breaded cod and side dishes everyone loves will be available!
Dates: Fridays Feb. 19 through March 26, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
St. Cecilia, Independence, KY
St. Cecilia is keeping it beautifully basic with cod fish and fried shrimp dinners. If you're craving more deep fried goodness, add an appetizer of mozzarella sticks or a side of fried pickles. You won't regret it!
Cost: $10 adult dinners, $6 child dinners, $5 appetizers
Holy Cross High School, Covington, KY
Though their fish tacos have been temporarily removed from the menu, Holy Cross is still offering their delicious fried fish dinner, 8 piece shrimp dinner, baked fish dinner, and fried fish sandwich dinner. If you don't want seafood, you have the option to order a cheese pizza or grilled cheese, or make a meal of the side items, including Cole slaw, French fries, green beans, hush puppies, Mac and cheese, or stewed tomatoes. Menu here.
Cost: Dinners $8.50, kids meals $2.50 (grilled cheese meal) and $4 (7" cheese pizza meal), a la carte and side options also available
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Burlington, KY
Looking for crab cakes? Head to IHM in Burlington! They also have baked or fried cod, shrimp, pizza, and grilled cheese available. Menu and more information can be found here.
Dates: Fridays Feb. 19 through March 26, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Platters $9-$13, Fish sandwich $6, a la carte and side items also available
St. Joseph Academy, Walton, KY
The full gamut of fried fish, baked fish, fried shrimp, and pizza dinners are offered at St. Jopseh Academy in Walton. Side item options include hush puppies, green beans, scalloped potatoes, French fries, Mac and cheese, and Cole slaw. Don't forget the dessert, which comes with all dinners and additional can be purchased for $2 each. Full menu here.
Cost: Adult dinners $12, Senior/Child dinners $8, a la carte items also available
Mary, Queen of Heaven, Erlanger, KY
Y'all, check out the Holy Haddock sandwich, pictured above. Mary, Queen of Heaven's French fries are the coveted sidewinder style fries--perfectly paired with cod, shrimp, or fish. If you'd prefer a grilled cheese, they come with creamy tomato basil soup, fries, crackers and pickles here. Child options include grilled cheese, small fish sandwich, or Mac and cheese meal. Online ordering is also available.
Cost: Platters $7.25-$14.75, Grilled cheese combo $5-$8, kids meals $5, side items $1-$2.50
St. Mary of the Assumption, Alexandria, KY
Another simple menu for efficient carryout service, St. Mary's in Alexandria features fried fish meal, fish sandwich, or shrimp basket. Pizza, mozzarella cheese sticks, or fried pickles are also available. Fish options include cod, catfish, or tilapia. Online ordering is available!
Dates: Feb. 26, March 5, and March 12, 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Meal $11, Sandwich only $7, Shrimp basket $7, sides or pizza slice $1.50, mozzarella cheese sticks $3
St. Patrick, Taylor Mill, KY
If you're looking for something spicy, check out the spicy fish dinner at St. Patrick in Taylor Mill. They also have regular fish and 8 piece shrimp baskets, as well as side choices including red beans and rice, Mac n cheese, hushpuppies, green beans, French fries, and Cole slaw.
Cost: Dinners $10, a la carte items $6, pizza by the slice is $2 or a whole pizza is $12.
St. Paul, Florence, KY
Wow--what a menu! From fish or shrimp tacos with chips & salsa to cajun BBQ shrimp or sweet bourbon glazed salmon, St. Paul's got serious game! Side items include new potatoes, baked potato, onion rings, Mac and cheese, green beans, French fries, hush puppies, and apple sauce. They have the traditional cod and shrimp platters, pizza, or grilled cheese available, too. Menu and online ordering available here.
Cost: Platters $9-$12, Kids combo $5, Fish or shrimp tacos $13
St. Timothy, Union, KY
Choose a main dish with Cole slaw then add as many sides as you want for $2 each at St. Timothy! Main dishes include 6 pieces of shrimp, fried fish, baked fish, salmon, or Poseidon's pizza. Sides include fries, green beans, Mac and cheese, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, garden salad, or hush puppies. Menu is available here.
Cost: Main dishes $2-$6, sides $2
Be sure to check each venue's website or social media for updates about cancellations or early closures due to sell outs. Don't forget that many local restaurants will also be offering Lenten specials throughout the season. Enjoy!
Rebecca Banks, Brand Identity Manager
Rebecca lives in Campbell County with her two sons and daughter. When she's not managing meetNKY's website or digital advertising needs, you can find her attending her kids' sporting events and school functions or trying out the latest restaurants in NKY.


Some crimes require subtly. This one doesn't.
Here at Popular Mechanics, we condemn any and all persons who perpetrate a felony. With that being said, it's tough not to admire the brash ingenuity of this one particular ne'er-do-well, who decided the best way to rob a bank was to just ram an ATM with a stolen forklift.
This security camera video, posted by the Texarkana Police in Texas, shows the robber's step-by-step process of making off with this ATM. In fact, it's only two steps—ram and flee.
It's possible that this crook was inspired by other robbers who've preformed a very similar feat. This forklift-using crook appears to be still at large.
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'Girls' Star Zosia Mamet Marries Evan Jonigkeit Shortly After Series Wraps -- See the Cute Pic!
By Alex Ungerman 12:47 PM PDT, October 3, 2016
Zosia Mamet is married!
The Girls star tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Evan Jonigkeit over the weekend, sharing a sweet message for her newlywed husband on Instagram on Sunday.
"@evanj550 my best friend, my soulmate, my HUSBAND, I love you. Here's to forever and a day," the 28-year-old actress wrote alongside a sweet photo of bride-and-groom rubber duckies.
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@evanj550 my best friend, my soulmate, my HUSBAND, I love you. Here's to forever and a day
A post shared by @ zosiamamet on Oct 2, 2016 at 9:08am PDT
Jonigkeit, who has appeared in such films as X-Men: Days of Future Past and Whisky Tango Foxtrot, shared the same photo, with the caption, "Last night I married my best friend. @zosiamamet."
The wedding bells came after an emotional week for the Girls cast, who recently finished filming their sixth and final season of the HBO show.
MORE: Lena Dunham Mourns End of 'Girls' With Sweet Instagram Tribute and '45 Minutes of Sobbing'
"To say I don't enjoy goodbyes is an understatement," show star and creator Lena Dunham shared in an emotional Instagram post. "I know I'm not alone in the Girls family when I say this is the end of the largest and most potent chapter of my life so far."
Girls Goodbye (1 of 3) It's 2 am on Friday morning and we just finished shooting Girls. Forever. No insert shots of cell phones or exteriors to grab. We're not missing a quick shot of Shosh marching down a Soho street. We're finished. We did it all. Jenni called that final cut, I dropped my costume on our van floors (sorry Kristen, sorry I never hang my damned costume) and we got into our vans to head home for the last time. To say I don't enjoy goodbyes is an understatement. But, as a wise woman once told me, "relish it. We so rarely get to choose our goodbyes." She's right. And we got to choose this one. But that doesn't mean it's easy-- I know I'm not alone in the Girls family when I say this is the end of the largest and most potent chapter of my life so far. Before Girls I had zero identity, zero self-love and an urgent sense of untapped creative desire that kept me up and sweating at night in other people's beds, wondering why vague sexual affirmation wasn't enough to make me feel human. I had hardly an inkling of the responsibility we take on when we tell stories, or of the power words can have, but what I had- as an obsessed fan of shows from Girlfriends to Felicity to Ally McBeal- was the audacity to think that people might want to see women like my friends and me (broken, imperfect, angry) on television. When we shot our pilot six years ago, I never dreamed that I could be so fulfilled by the process of art-making, of collaboration, of honest expression. And so through this show I developed an identity, gained a new kind of family and began my life in earnest. It's an embarrassment of riches. There are too many essential personnel to name here, and the messages I have for them are far too intimate for this modern venue, but I trust I've made it clear who you are and what you mean to me. If I haven't, please feel free to demand explanations.
A post shared by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on Sep 29, 2016 at 10:57pm PDT
Well, we are wishing Mamet well as she moves from that time in her life to the next. Congrats to the happy couple!
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Vocab Builder
tenterhooks
see on tenterhooks.
Words nearby tenterhooks
tent city, tent dress, tented, tenter, tenterhook, tenterhooks, tent fly, tenth, Tenth Amendment, Tenth Commandment, tenth cranial nerve
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
What does tenterhooks mean?
Tenterhooks are hooks used to attach cloth to a tenter—a frame on which cloth is stretched during the manufacturing process so that it can keep its shape while drying.
The singular form of the word is tenterhook.
Tenterhooks are no longer widely used in cloth manufacturing, and the word tenterhooks is now almost exclusively used in the metaphorical phrase on tenterhooks, meaning in a state of painfully anxious suspense or tension. Being on tenterhooks typically involves being extremely nervous while awaiting the outcome of a tense situation, such as a close election, an exciting sports game, or a horror movie.
Example: I've been on tenterhooks all morning waiting for the doctor's office to call back with my test results.
Where does the word tenterhooks come from?
The first records of the word tenterhooks come from the late 1400s. Tenter comes from the Middle English tente, which means "to stretch" and derives from the Latin tēnsus, meaning "tense." The word tenter was formerly used as a synonym for tenterhook, and the expression on tenters was used before on tenterhooks to mean the same thing.
Most of the people who use the phrase on tenterhooks have probably never seen actual tenterhooks, and most may not even know what they are. But it's a good metaphor—when someone is described as being on tenterhooks, they feel tense and stretched thin, just like the fabric on a tenter. The phrase on tenterhooks is often applied to negative situations, but it can be used to describe someone who's nervously excited.
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What are some other forms related to tenterhooks?
tenterhook (singular form)
What are some synonyms for tenterhooks?
tenter (obsolete)
What are some words that share a root or word element with tenterhooks?
on tenterhooks
What are some words that often get used in discussing tenterhooks?
on edge
apprehensive
How is tenterhooks used in real life?
Tenterhooks is almost exclusively used in the phrase on tenterhooks.
I'm on tenterhooks I'm really anxious about my Son's results. Sending you and your daughter positive vibes.
— Temi (@temfash) August 17, 2020
on tenterhooks today waiting for the arrivals of new carly rae in my inbox and counter/weight shirt in my mailbox
— Carey Pietsch (@careydraws) May 17, 2019
just learned it's "tenterhooks" not "tenderhooks" 😕
— speedy ortiz ÷ haunted painting 9.25.2020 (@sad13) July 10, 2019
Try using tenterhooks!
Which of the following terms is a synonym of the phrase on tenterhooks?
A. on edge
B. tense
C. anxious
Example sentences from the Web for tenterhooks
Not to say Riva, the veteran screen star, is on tenterhooks.
Oscar's 85-Year-Old Darling: A Talk With Emmanuelle Riva of 'Amour'|Tracy McNicoll|February 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Every attorney at his firm is hanging on tenterhooks waiting for the bonus announcements.
The D.C. Sex Blogger on How She Went From Slut to Housewife|Jessica Cutler|December 10, 2008|DAILY BEAST
As for Halstead, though he remained outwardly cool and collected, these were days when he secretly lived on tenterhooks.
The Motor Boat Club in Florida|H. Irving Hancock
I waited on tenterhooks; then I could bear the suspense no longer.'
Chatterbox, 1906|Various
He took a pinch of snuff, he blew his nose with stately deliberation—all in order to keep the petitioner waiting on tenterhooks.
Petticoat Rule|Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
She felt restless during that week—on tenterhooks to know if she should see the Duke; hot and cold as she went into a room.
The Career of Katherine Bush|Elinor Glyn
It is the profound intuition of the truth that keeps me on tenterhooks.
The Crystal Stopper|Maurice LeBlanc
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The he-said-she-said coverage of the SNC-Lavalin scandal is compelling political theatre. But if Canadians look beyond the daily drama of Justin Trudeau's clumsy cover-up, we can seize a golden opportunity to make our lives meaningfully better.
Better hospitals, highways, and schools. Lower debt and lower taxes for working people. All of this can be ours if we recognize that the SNC-Lavalin scandal isn't just a story about federal Liberal infighting – it's actually the tragic tale of what we lose when we vote for politicians who are mired in the privatization swamp.
SNC-Lavalin is a major player in this story, but it's not the only one. EllisDon. Carillion. Serco. For years, these corporations and many others like them have been corrupting our politicians and pushing deeper and deeper into the public sphere, robbing us of tax revenue, driving up our debt, and cheating us of the quality services and infrastructure that we paid for with our own hard-earned dollars.
Now, I'm not suggesting that construction companies shouldn't build our hospitals and our highways. That's exactly the way it used to be. However when construction was done, we maintained ownership, accountability and control. If revenues flowed from the project, we got to keep those, too.
The trouble began when the companies hired to do the construction work started pushing greedily for more. They didn't just want millions of our dollars to build hospitals and highways, they wanted billions of our dollars to manage or outright own them.
Thanks to a public inquiry on corruption in government contracting in Quebec, we now know that SNC made its grab for those billions with cozy relationships, illegal campaign contributions, secret deals, and outright bribery and fraud.
And as the scandal spreads to Ottawa, we're seeing just how successful SNC has been. From Trudeau on down, the federal Liberals – and even the top bosses in the civil service -- are trying as hard as they can to sweep this corruption under the rug.
But remember: this is NOT just a story about the federal Liberals. SNC had ties to the Harper Conservatives. Nor is this just a story about SNC.
Here in Ontario, the construction giant EllisDon has for more than three decades had intensely incestuous relationships with provincial politicians.
EllisDon founder Donald Smith was president and chief fundraiser for the provincial Liberals. Smith's wife, Joan, was a cabinet minister in David Peterson's government. Smith's son, Geoff, was chair of the Ontario Liberal Fund.
Geoff has been a particularly aggressive privatization booster and EllisDon has reaped the rewards, getting hundreds of millions of public dollars in dozens of privatization deals from the McGuinty and Wynne governments.
What's the problem with that? For starters, this: the Auditor General found in 2015 that the people of Ontario had been overcharged by more than $8 billion for privatized construction projects.
Add the billions we lost on the sell-off of Highway 407 (which is now partly owned by SNC), the billion we lost in the gas plant scandal and the billions we're losing because of the Hydro One sell-off, and a clear pattern emerges. Privatization is robbing us of our own wealth.
Imagine what we could do if all those billions hadn't been taken from us.
Imagine the help we could provide children with autism. Imagine streets and sidewalks that are plowed and classrooms that aren't overcrowded. Imagine the repayments we could be making on our debt.
But sadly, the privatization swamp has grown so large we've come to accept it.
The longer we ignore the leak, the farther the rot will spread.
Likewise, the longer we allow the privatization industry to corrupt our politicians, the more money that will be taken away from you, your family and your community.
But the SNC scandal is a golden opportunity for change. During the next federal and provincial elections, let's turn this he-said-she-said story into a we-said story: we said no more corrupt privatization. We would be all better off for it.