I wish to confess straight up to having duel motives in reading The Joy of Relationship Homeschooling . I ran across Amy's review and was intrigued by the sound of it. I read her review on a day that was a. day. if you know what I mean. This book sounded like it could have some answers for questions and some encouragement for weariness. I was into my reading of Desperate (linked to review) at the time but that wasn't quite hitting the spot so I thought I'd try this one by Karen Campbell.
Karen Campbell......boy did that name start ringing some very loud bells! I knew that I knew that name. Amy linked over to Campbell's blog, That Mom, and I hastily clicked over and began to scroll through her posts in an effort to confirm that she was who I thought she was. Yup. She was! And I laughed. (I have to confess that part too.) I went to school with one of her sons. Any of my fellow students reading this review will likely understand my enormous curiosity to read a book written by Karen Campbell about homeschooling and parenting. The want-to instantaneously changed into a had-to. Let me be quick to say that the "had to" comes as a result of her son having a rather memorable personality (heh heh heh) and because I know him to have a solid head on his shoulders, a fantastic family, and a faith which has at times ministered to me deeply. But I'll tell you more about that in a minute. First, I ordered the book. Then I read it. Then I spent several days trying to figure out what I was going to say about it. Wish me luck, guys. Wish me luck.
I really hate talking about it.
My position is that every age in history has had some heretical teaching which has risen up and distracted God's elect from following after Him. I believe ATI is one of these organizations where one man presented himself as God's prophet (more or less, but pretty much more) and convinced well-meaning Christians that they needed to obey his every directive. Gothard's message as to what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is was simply screwy. Whenever you follow false teachers and bad doctrine you're guaranteed to make some pretty bad decisions and choices with your life and in your family. Bad decisions and bad doctrine have and always will have horrific consequences and this is why scriptures teach us to be wary of wolves in sheep clothing. We must always set all the teaching from man up against the Word of God and judge it. (Yes. I said "judge" and my big and bad, mean-y self actually meant "judge.") If a teacher or teaching is found wanting, discard it. Walk away from them. Avoid anything which draws you away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is true for all ages, all seasons, all generations, and all believers in all centuries until the second coming of Christ. Until He comes again, there will be hoards of false teachers claiming to know truth when they are doing nothing but tying millstones around their own necks. Beware. Be on guard. If you fall prey, turn away as soon as you realize the truth. Be grateful to know truth. Be thankful for salvation. Be enthralled with grace. Be repentant. Be forgiven. Be set free.
Then? Move on. With gratefulness.
I know ATI is a hot topic but the fall out from those "recovering grace" seems to be more painful than it has to be. I do realize that grace now needs to be rightly understood by those who followed Gothard, but at the same time it doesn't seem to be acknowledged that grace was there all along. Yes, Gothard's teachings did do damage. As expected. As is always the case. But the Victor in it all is still Christ. Always Christ. He cannot lose and nothing that anyone has been through is wasted in the eyes of the Redeemer. So my sympathies towards beating the dead Gothard horse (because I do think its rather dead now...) are at a low ebb. Hating Gothard was definitely the thing to be doing in 2014, at the time when Mrs. Campbell's book came out, so I understand the frequent interjections. But it still rankled and it dates the book in the sense that Gothard is trapped in the list of false teachers in the 1980's and 90's. Do be aware of him because someone else will rise up to take his place. But let's not fixate on him to the point of distraction towards the future or the ultimate Victor. If I were to be more succinct: stay vigilant but keep. moving. along. Whether you were or were not in Gothard's "cult" you could have been wounded by false teaching some place else. I wasn't in ATI but I have scars of different natures. I don't feel like hashing and re-hashing them because my problems are but "light, momentary afflictions" and I believe they are useful in making more more like Christ. I see Gothard in the same light. In the hands of the Redeemer, nothing is wasted.
The main argument that Mrs. Campbell hopes to make with her book is that parents should practice "one another-ing" their kids, using the Sermon on the Mount as her main argument. She goes about making the case that just because our children are our children doesn't mean that we aren't required to treat them with the same love and respect that we give to our fellow adults. Children are valuable and are given to us to raise, yes, but that we need to keep in mind that they are also our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is the crux of her message. Although I may not have always agreed with the way she suggests "one anothering" your kids, I do agree with her in general. I do wholeheartedly agree that my children are my brothers and sisters in Christ. They are future adults and, I hope, future friends of mine. But at the present moment, they are also still children who need to be trained up. I think perhaps Mrs. Campbell and I disagree on training methods but, then again, I could be wrong about that! I do understand (and agree!) that ultimately my children belong to God and not to me. My job is to teach them of this and remind them of this as they grow. My job is not to tell them what I want them to do from now and for all time.
At one point during the memorial service, attendees were asked if they would like to stand up and share something with our family. Various persons stood up and spoke some sweet nothings, all of which I've forgotten. Towards the end of the sharing time though, Karen Campbell's son stood up and addressed the family. He was the only one in the entire room who had an open Bible in his hand as he spoke. I remember thinking this. I remember that he spoke from the Psalms and he offered true words of life and hope and peace. Which passage he read I can't exactly remember but I'll tell you this: the fact that he stood up and addressed us with scripture was deeply impacting and meaningful and provided an anchor for my soul which was being tossed about by severely troubled waters. The scriptures being delivered to me were the only things that matter in that moment. All the well wishers in the world truly don't mean a thing without Christ as the cornerstone.
I thought on this event throughout the second half of reading The Joy of Relationship Homeschooling and despite whatever else I might say or not say about the book itself, I can, without a doubt, confirm that Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have striven to apply themselves to the Word of God on the matter of raising and homeschooling their six children. The proof is in what I have witnessed of their son and, that said, I have a great deal of respect for Mrs. and Mr. Campbell both. I would be a fool not to have this respect.
One another-ing one's own kids is really hard to do. Especially when you are around them 24/7 and in several roles (some of which many families choose to assign to other people). A homeschooling mom is always "on" and seldom off. I appreciated this book because it reminded me to cut myself some slack, give myself a break now and then (without guilt!), and to press into scripture and prayer to do this most important work. Sometimes you just need a pat on the back and a good laugh to get you going again and I felt very much like that was what Mrs. Campbell offered. For that I am grateful.
Now, if you made it through this review then I owe you a pat on the back. I ordered this book off of Amazon which, as you can see, is a little pricey. I could turn around and resell it but truly I'd rather pass it along to another homeschooling mom who might be feeling a bit parched. If that's you, and you think you could glean from this book, then leave a comment below and I'll mail it off to the first person who speaks up for it.
This book might not exactly scratch your whole back, but it could help with the itch. If you think it might then please do allow me to send it your direction.
I am interested & homeschool- thanks Carrie!
Sarah, I'll send it to you. I'll send you an e-mail and get your address.
And, rereading my comment, I realize that what I've said probably makes no sense, but I'm going to leave it anyway. Because.
Good thing I can read it for free on my Kindle. Now to squeeze out the time. . .
I'm totally curious now, what is 'one othering'? I've never heard of it.
@Erin - Treating your children as you would like to be treated. I think Campbell would err more on the side of giving her children adult privileges (she cites an example of giving one of her sons a piece of cake that was reserved for adults at a particular function). I can appreciate her heart in it, but I don't allow my kids to think that they have ALL of the rights an adult has to anything that they like. Wisdom comes with age and there's also a need to respect the requests of adults (both their parents and others). I'm all for "one another-ing" with some wisdom and discernment attached. And sometimes that means that when a cake is reserved for adult company, the kid doesn't get to eat it.
Thanks for explaining, I'd never heard of this word.


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Voting Laws Are Nothing But A Sham [Opinion]
Wes Published: May 7, 2021
The flurry of voting laws being passed everywhere, including here in Texas, are ridiculous.
Less than a handful of bad ballots have ever been found in the 2020 Presidential election. So let's break out some numbers. 239 were eligible to vote. 158 million of those people voted. One guy got 81 million votes and the other guy got 74 million votes. In case you are wondering that's a difference of 7 million votes. That means that if there were errors, people voting twice, or any other malfeasance it would have to of happened SEVEN MILLION TIMES to make a difference.
All of this makes all the voting laws that are being passed and the time and energy spent on them ridiculous. I would like to think that these lawmakers could multi-task, but aside from picking on transgendered kids, this seems to be the big push. Even though I see it as a tremendous waste of time, I don't think it's going to have the effect that either of the two sides think it's going to have. I don't think these laws are going to prevent people from voting and I think any cheaters will find a way to cheat. The whole thing is just going to make people mad.
As for the politicians, we see you. At least if this stuff passes you have no more excuses to hide behind. Once you get this out of your system, get back to fixing roads and highways because that's the one thing we can all agree on. I think we've all had enough of this and other nonsense issues.
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Tomorrow's Talent 2021 Meet the Judges: Fiona Macdonald
Fiona Macdonald is Senior Manager, Business Events at VisitBritain where she works in attracting international events to the UK.
Fiona has supported Tomorrow's Talent as a judge since the competition's inception in 2019 and is looking forward to helping identify another 10 promising young event professionals again this year.
Why do you think it's important to recognise and celebrate young talent within the events industry?
Young talent will be at the forefront of driving innovation in an industry that has seen huge upheaval over the last year. It's important to celebrate that talent and recognise the incredible contribution they are making – and will continue to make – to an industry that never stands still.
Why is it particularly important to recognise talent now ie. during the COVID-19 pandemic?
With many event professionals having to consider alternative employment options during the pandemic, now is the perfect time to remind everyone why this is such a great industry to work in as we look to welcome back live events soon. Young events professionals have shown incredible resilience and innovation throughout this challenging time and the Tomorrow's Talent Initiative is a great way to recognise this.
Have you seen any initiatives or actions taken by emerging meetings and event planners that have stood out or impressed you this last year?
I've been very impressed with how planners have not only responded to the challenges of COVID-19, but also stood for other important global issues during this period, including diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. While facing the pandemic, it would be easy for many to push these issues to the background, but instead, many young event professionals have embraced change in these other important areas, at the same time the industry has faced huge uncertainty.
Do you feel like there is a strong culture of mentoring and support for young people within the industry?
There is a great culture of support in the industry, helping young talent rise up. This is evident by not only the Tomorrow's Talent competition, but also Fast Forward 15 and events industry apprenticeships. The past year has demonstrated the strong culture of support and unity that prevails amongst the industry, and we look forward to when we can soon reconnect in person.
What are the attributes that you think make a successful meetings and events planner?
For me it all 'starts with the why' – and ensuring events are squarely focussed on delivering on their strategic goals and the best possible outcomes for attendees and organisations. Maintaining this mindset will help with clear decision-making through the inevitable busy periods, and help avoid distractions and the many possible 'nice to dos'.
What can entrants do to stand out?
To stand out, my recommendation to entrants is to give evidence on the outcome and impact of their work, and where possible quantifying how they made a difference. The numbers will speak for themselves.
For more information about Tomorrow's Talent and to enter, or nominate an industry friend or colleague, click here
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Tomorrow's Talent Meet the Judges: Jack Marczewski


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Saint-Louis – region na północy Senegalu, przy granicy z Mauretanią. Stolicą regionu jest Saint-Louis.

Region słynie z żeliwnego mostu, zbudowanego przez kolonizatorów francuskich w XIX wieku, biegnącego w pobliżu Parku Narodowego Oiseaux du Djoudj.

Środowisko przyrodnicze
Położony w północnym Senegalu region Saint-Louis znajduje się na granicy Sahelu i Sudanu, przez co teren jest tu stosunkowo suchy. Niemniej występują tu też obszary podmokłe, będące terenami lęgowymi ptaków. Dla ich ochrony w regionie stworzono kilka parków narodowych i rezerwatów przyrody.

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SCOTUS Issues Ruling On Affirmative Action, and It's A Little Weird
Meagan Hatcher-Mays
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This morning, the Supreme Court finally delivered its opinion in Fisher v. University of Texas—the affirmative action case the Court has been marinating on since October. And the decision was…anti-climactic.
The justices completely avoided making a substantive decision about the constitutionality of the University of Texas at Austin's admissions policy. Instead, in a 7-1 decision, they held that the lower court hadn't analyzed the case properly and sent it back for further review. In other words, the Court was totally going to write a sweeping decision on affirmative action but it was tired and didn't feel like it, dude.
Honestly, I'm okay with this. The conservative wing of the Court isn't exactly known for its racial sensitivity—all five of them appear to be operating under the assumption that any designation based on race is improper, even when that designation serves to protect members of a certain race that have been historically marginalized. The conservative justices' definition of racism all but ignores subordination and systemic abuse. In fact, Justice Thomas, the evil ghost who haunts the Slytherin common room, made it clear in his concurrence that he'd like to get rid of affirmative action, a policy that he considers a form of racial discrimination. There's no way maniacs like these can be counted on to make reasonable decisions when it comes to diversity initiatives.
Given the Court's ideological stance on race, I consider today's decision something of a win for affirmative action. The plaintiff in this case, Abigail Fisher, probably should, too—because her case sucks and she deserves to lose. Fisher argued that she was denied admission to UT because she was a victim of racial discrimination. This argument is absurd. No one has benefited more from affirmative action than white women. Not only that, Fisher is boring and had below average grades and test scores.
The White Student Suing to Overthrow Affirmative Action Was Too Dumb to Get Into Her Chosen College
Life is tough for white people in America. A few hundred years of presumed superiority have left…
Fisher applied to UT in 2008. Her high school GPA was a 3.59 and her SAT score was 1180—well below UT's rigorous standards. But both of Fisher's parents are alumni of the school, so Fisher's goal was to attend and then find work in Austin after graduation. When she didn't get in, she decided to attend Louisiana State University instead, and then apparently avoided the "critical race theory" section of the undergraduate course catalog. Anyway, homegirl graduated from LSU, immediately got a job in Austin and decided to file a lawsuit. Cry me a river, you rotten apple! One time, I didn't get into the school from which both my parents graduated so I just went to another school and now I'm almost a lawyer.
Who knows what the Court makes of Fisher's arguments (although I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Ruth Bader G was NOT IMPRESSED). The Court chose to ignore that aspect of the case altogether. All we know for sure is that affirmative action still exists, for now. White people will still be admitted to college, but may be forced to go to Oberlin instead of Brown. Because of affirmative action, these white people will have to experience racial diversity in the student body. And then those white people will, I don't know, go on to make up 99.9% of Forbes' "400 Richest People in America" list.
It is now up to a federal appeals court to re-examine Fisher's case and decide whether or not UT's use of race as a factor in admissions is constitutional. It's very possible that this case will work its way back to the Supreme Court after the appeals court makes its decision—but that could take awhile. So enjoy your racially integrated intramural frisbee golf league while you can, college students!
Meagan Hatcher-Mays is a recent graduate of Washington University Law School in Saint Louis. She does a significant amount of yelling on Twitter.
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Thirteen-year-old Walter Eikrem was walking home from school in the Norwegian town of Rakkestad when he encountered a pack of wolves, four to be precise. All alone in the sloping hills between school and his farmhouse, Walter remembered his mother's warning never to run away from wild animals, then realized he was not defenseless. Yanking out his earbuds, he blared Creed's Christian rock anthem "Overcome" from his cell phone, waved his arms, and yelled along with the music. The wolves turned and scampered the other way.
He was bitten by a snake, but before a South African man scurried off to a hospital, he captured the snake and stopped off at an animal clinic. Jean du Preez, a government education official, went to capture the snake after schoolchildren had discovered it in their classroom. As he was attempting to secure the reptile, it bit him on the finger. But du Preez says he was hoping that the snake was a non-venomous python-which is why he drove not to a hospital but to an animal clinic where the snake could be identified. That's when du Preez received bad news: The snake was a puff adder, Africa's most deadly snake. Thankfully for du Preez, despite his delay in finding medical help, the hospital he eventually reached had enough anti-venom to save his life.
With a total commitment to the tastiness of spuds, one Washington man has picked up an honor that should starch his pride. For eating potatoes, and only potatoes, for 60 straight days, the National Potato Council has named Chris Voigt its Potato Man of the Year. The trade group says the honor recognizes people who best represent the potato industry. Voigt, who heads the Washington Potato Commission, received the award during the NPC's annual meeting in Las Vegas in January.


played through the worldproperies like the other gamemusic.
the purpose of those is to change music when facing AI's and stuff like that.
you can also use a whole song as a 1 segment.
For instance Cool mp3 splitter which is a shareware.
the '%track%' in the name and no spaces or capital letters.
You should now have a folder that looks similar to this one..
2. Make them the right fileformat.
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
it in Windows Mediaplayer afterwards.
There is also a tutorial on this site about how to install the codec.
Complete step 1 to 3..
mp3 codec and won't save it as .wav.
But in order to do so we have to convert the mp3 into normal PCM wave files.
inside it.. that's where the finished segment are stored.
gamemusic folders and paste it into the 'SPAWN' folder.
Note the text that is marked with purple, blue & orange..
Now you need to insert the segments into the file as 'INTENSITIES'.
Scroll down until you find something that is similar to the text below.
before moving on to the next Intensity '-1' means repeat.
The value in the green cell tells the engine what to play next.
then edit the name and intensities..
The red values are 'intensities' from the music controlfile..
but you can add segments for that as well..
Lovely to see you too, hon.
Um... was I s'posed to wait for the final draft of that tutorial?
I remember using goldwave a long long time ago. Never had any problems. Must be just Spawn.
to make Mpeg Layer3 128 kBit/s, 44,100 Hz wav files?
Hey chill out and lay off of Jiao Spawn!!!
hmm.. hey! I was saving a similar line myself for some suitable occasion!
Why don't we just have one big cagefight and get it over with?
Anyway, I messed around with goldwave because I wanted to put some radios in my map. Got it to work on one radio but didn't use it in the end.
Cagefight? I'll bring the popcorn and beer!
As for GoldWave...that program sux!


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Market Basket dispute resonates beyond supermarket aisles
By Steven Syre Globe Staff,July 21, 2014, 7:12 p.m.
Market Basket Burlington Protest
(Boston Globe) Masket Basket employees and customers in Burlington, Mass. protest the termination of CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
I am one of those people who is naturally inclined to tell Market Basket supermarket employees to shut up and go back to work.
I didn't think managers had any right to walk off their jobs — and expect to keep them — just because the megamillionaire chief executive they liked was recently canned by equally rich relatives who now control the company. Employees carrying big signs portraying the ousted Arthur T. Demoulas in Obamaesque "I believe" fashion struck me as surreal.
But I was impressed by the thousands of people who turned out for yet another rally on Monday calling for the reinstatement of the fired CEO, not to mention other managers who had helped organize an employee walkout in stores and warehouses last week.
RELATED | Shirley Leung: Put an end to the Market Basket revolt
I was struck by a photo of Yogesh Patel, a janitor at the Billerica Market Basket. He was part of the crowd listening to speakers that included Steve Paulenka, a facilities and operations manager who had been fired over the weekend, presumably for his part in organizing the walkout in support of Arthur T. Demoulas.
Yes, the rally was the kind of manufactured event that deserves your skepticism. But the sheer scale and energy behind it told you something real was happening. Thousands of customers followed approvingly on social media.
Over the years, I have followed labor walkouts like the one that has left so many shelves bare at Market Baskets in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Yogesh Patel of Billerica, a janitor at store 170 in Billerica, cheered at a rally in support of former Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas. Dina Rudick/Globe Staff/Globe Staff
But they have all been about money or working conditions or — occasionally — social issues. Demands to return the chief executive favored by employees are something new.
But those calls for Arthur T. resonate beyond supermarket aisles because people can relate to a powerful theme behind them.
It's all about fears that good, middle-class jobs will be threatened by owners who want to squeeze money out of an established, successful business.
RELATED: Market Basket management paying for missteps in standoff
That's an easy narrative for people to grasp — and for politicians to line up behind. Pols had to take a number to get on the bandwagon by the end of last week.
The company that runs the Market Basket supermarkets is privately owned by two factions of the Demoulas family who have been at each other's throats for decades. They are led by Arthur T. Demoulas and his archrival, cousin Arthur S. Demoulas.
The details of their battles have been spelled out here before. The really important facts: Arthur T. ran the Market Basket business for years, but remained at odds with his cousin. Arthur S. recently took control of the company's board, which fired Arthur T.
Market Basket has long been known for two things. Its low prices attracted a rabidly devoted following. The good wages and benefits it paid created a loyal and long-serving workforce.
People went to work for Market Basket and stayed there. It's not unusual to run into many employees who have been on the payroll for 20 years, 30 years, and even 40. Rivals say they could poach employees from other competitors, but rarely from Market Basket.
The first time Arthur S. tried to fire his cousin — about a year ago — it became clear he represented some of the company's nine shareholders who wanted more cash from the business they owned but did not run.
RELATED: Ousted Market Basket leader urges worker rehirings
At that time, Arthur T. survived as chief executive (thanks partly to employee protests) but the board soon approved a $300 million cash distribution to stockholders.
Recently, Arthur S. tried a second time and succeeded in removing Arthur T. as chief executive. Two outsiders were installed as the company's top executives.
Employees are rightly worried that directors will now find new ways to extract more cash from Market Basket.
Investment bankers call them "liquidity events." That can mean all kinds of things — up to and including a sale of the business. None of the options would sound very good if you were one of those workers who helped build the chain.
The Demoulas family stockholders own the company and their votes decide what happens there.
But rebelling employees are making a point in ways that get the attention of those owners – with crowds of supportive customers online and empty shelves in stores.
Coverage of the Market Basket feud:
Kevin Cullen: A way of life prevails
Market Basket deal ends bitter feud
Arthur S. Demoulas shows generosity and resolve
Arthur T. Demoulas's personal touch can cut both ways
Timeline of events in Market Basket standoff


It's very hard to shift the momentum of society to achieve great change.
One of the easiest ways to say large amounts of energy that essentially is consumed in the name of vanity is to STOP IRONING CLOTHES.
The effect of this will cause no one to get cold, no one to die, no hardwaqre required, no major change in our way of life. It will actually free up peoples time.
All we have to do is live wrinkled and not care !!!!
Wrinkled, the new COOL !
This is an easily achievable energy saving that our wonderful role models could get behind. Appear in public "wrinkled" and proud.


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Monetary Schizophrenia in Germany
by Wolf Richter • Sep 20, 2012 • 2 Comments
A pact with the devil—that's now the official metaphor for the "unlimited" bond purchases that the European Central Bank has promised in order to bail out the holders of decomposing Eurozone debt. Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann himself referred on Tuesday to Goethe's Faust, a play based on the ancient tale of a scholar who sells his soul in exchange for knowledge and pleasure. Part Two of that play—and it ends tragically—sketched "the core problem of today's paper money-based monetary policy," Weidmann said, and the "potentially dangerous correlation of paper money creation, state financing, and inflation."
But it's too late. Germany has cracked in two—and part of it has eagerly embraced that pact with the devil. The ZEW Indicator, which measures investor sentiment, jumped by 7.3 points, the first increase after four months of sharp declines. And the ECB's promise? It "contributed to the improvement," said the press release. Even German investors love all that money sloshing through the system—look at the stock market!
Yet there is the other side: Germans in the real economy. They're losing faith in the euro, the bailouts, and the ECB: 65% now feel that they're worse off under the euro than they would have been under the Deutsche mark. A trend that isn't expected to turn around anytime soon.
And both sides clashed. Over the weekend, Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, who supported the ECB plan, raked Weidmann over the coals for "semi-publically" debating his opposition to it. Until that moment, Weidmann appeared to have the government's lukewarm backing. But that has evaporated. Chancellor Angela Merkel then had an opportunity to back Weidmann but ostentatiously didn't. She allowed merely that his comments would be welcome—reducing him from an important advisor in the government's financial decisions, the traditional role of the Bundesbank, to a pesky commentator.
And comment he did—at Tuesday's Goethe Symposium in Frankfurt. "Today's money isn't covered by any tangible assets. Banknotes are printed paper; mavens among you know that in the case of the euro, it's actually cotton." Central banks "had been created in the past to give regents free access to seemingly unlimited financial means," he said. With catastrophic consequences. Fly in the ointment: he failed to point out that it's now banks, not "regents," that luxuriate in "free access to seemingly unlimited financial means." Nevertheless, the independence of central banks is important "to prevent state appropriation of monetary policy."
And the best protection against the temptations of monkeying with monetary policy? "An enlightened and stability-oriented society." Hence it's crucial that "central bankers, who manage a public good—stable money—justify themselves publicly," he said—a vigorous stab at Schäuble for his efforts to gag him.
But Weidmann, isolated at the ECB and now in Berlin, enjoys broad and vocal backing from other directions. One of them is his predecessor Axel Weber, who'd resigned from the ECB and the Bundesbank last year in protest over the bond purchases going on at the time—and has since become chairman of the board of UBS. From Basel, Switzerland, he said that he was afraid that the low interest rate policies and the expansion of the central bank balance sheets would lead to "new turmoil in the financial markets."
Not since World War II had central banks interfered so massively in the economic cycles, he said—with an eye not only on the ECB, but also on the Fed, the Bank of Japan, and other central banks that are printing money hand over fist. While he conceded that the ECB's measures brought some calm, "monetary policy cannot solve the fundamental weaknesses in the structure of the monetary union." But "the difficult solutions, the structural solutions, are at this time not on the political agenda."
Merkel, who is desperately trying to hang on to power and become one of the very few leaders to survive the debt crisis, has been playing it both ways. On one hand, she's supporting the ECB's bond purchases, hoping to benefit electorally from the miracles they can perform short-term for the financial markets. On the other hand, she's trying to hang on to voters who are giving up on the euro; hence her emphasis on "strict" conditions for the ECB's bond purchases and bailouts. The election is next year, and so far, voters appear to go along with her.
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juankar. says:
I am a man born in basque country. I disgust what is going on in ECB closed doors. Having said that, those greedy german , who 12 years ago built their run down economy at zero rate interests, seem to have forgotten all that time. I know that many basque factories survive as german factories supplyers. Despite that I would enjoy a Europe Community of regions where so harmful politicians had no option but to work in private sector. These financial terrorists are selling out all Europe to bankstera at a very low price with the help of the FED and american banks.
Opinion – thanks for your comment. I assume you understand that Bundesbank Prez Jens Weidmann made the comparison to Faust, and his pact with the devil, not me. If I made that comparison, it would be no big deal, and people would dismiss it. The fact that he made that comparison is significant. And it shows where he stands.
I'm not sure how long he can survive in his job. He is very popular in Germany, and if he resigned, under whatever circumstances, I think it would be a negative for Merkel.


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algorithms – Sorting and grouping: What is the name of this type of problem? How can I implement the optimizations I've thought of?
I have a facial recognition algorithm that compares two images A and B and returns the probability that they match.
I also have 50,000 images and would like to sort these images into groups.
Indicating that I have two groups.
Obviously, the treatment is huge, I think it equates to: nCr (50000.2), a huge number!
I would like to add logic to improve that. I can think of what needs to be done, but I do not know how to implement it.
I have the impression of complicating a little too much this question … Is there a name for this kind of problem? Is there a better known way to do it?
There is also the problem where the recognition algorithm is not 100% accurate. That is, img_1 is img_2 and img_5, but img_5 is only img_1 and not img_2.
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Q: Subject: Is "it" mandatory in this sentence? I have following construction. I have been told it is not grammatical.

But now, another problem might arise due to unknown unavailable
  edges, i.e. A-B and C-D and should be avoided.

I am not quite sure what the error is. But I guess, in the second sentence "it" is missing.
so, if I write like this, would it be OK?

But now, another problem might arise due to unknown unavailable
  edges, i.e. A-B and C-D, so that it should be avoided.

Please tell me how it should be, then I can think and learn.

A: The punctuation is wonky, and the sentence could be made a little clearer, but it is not "ungrammatical". Here are some possibilities:

But another problem might now arise (due to edges A-B and C-D being unknown and/or unavailable) and should be avoided.
Another problem, which should be avoided, will arise if edges A-B and C-D are unknown and/or unavailable.
If edges A-B and C-D are unknown and/or unavailable, another problem may now arise and should be avoided.
Edges A-B and C-D being unknown and/or unavailable may now give rise to another problem, which should be avoided.

A: I would rather write the sentence as follows:

But now another problem might arise due to unknown unavailable edges, i.e. A-B and C-D, and should be avoided.

"And should be avoided" is referred to "another problem." You could also write the sentence as follows, but the sentence I wrote before would be understood too.

But now another problem might arise due to unknown unavailable edges, i.e. A-B and C-D, and it should be avoided.

Instead of introducing the parenthetical with commas, you can use parenthesis.

But now another problem might arise due to unknown unavailable edges (i.e. A-B and C-D) and it should be avoided.

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A week of extreme cold has left more than two dozen people dead – but even as temperatures rise, the wild weather is not over.
But the extreme weather is not over.
America's National Weather Service has warned residents to brace for massive temperature swings.
For example, the twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul will go from -32 degrees celsius to seven degrees on Sunday local time, then plunge back down to -23 degrees by Wednesday.
On the local fahrenheit temperature scale, that's "about 125 degrees in temperature change" in a week, the NWS says.
US media outlets have labelled the erratic weather a "thermal backlash". The phenomenon could cause new problems for residents, as melting ice threatens to flood rivers and icicles fall from skyscrapers.
It comes amid the fallout from a polar vortex that wreaked havoc across multiple states, disrupting public transport, grounding flights and shutting businesses and schools.
The human toll was even more shocking. As temperatures plunged as low as -34 degrees celsius – -45 degrees after the wind chill was factored in – tragic stories emerged of people who had frozen to death outside.
Ada Salna, a 90-year-old from Michigan, died after locking herself out of her home while feeding her pets.
An 18-year-old university student, Gerald Belz, was found dead behind an academic hall on campus.
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HomeIndustryEntering Stage Of Growth And Momentum: Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK), Epizyme...
Entering Stage Of Growth And Momentum: Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK), Epizyme Inc. (EPZM)
By Melanie Gerald
LYXOR INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGE bought a fresh place in Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK). The institutional investor bought 115.1 thousand shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 11/30/2021. In another most recent transaction, which held on 1/05/2022, LYXOR INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGE bought approximately 3.8 thousand shares of Alaska Air Group Inc. In a separate transaction which took place on 12/31/2021, the institutional investor, FULTON BANK, NA (INVESTMENT MANA bought 2.9 thousand shares of the company's stock. The total Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.20% of the company's stock.
In the most recent purchasing and selling session, Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK)'s share price increased by 2.54 percent to ratify at $56.55. A sum of 1824768 shares traded at recent session and its average exchanging volume remained at 1.89M shares. The 52-week price high and low points are important variables to concentrate on when assessing the current and prospective worth of a stock. Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK) shares are taking a pay cut of -23.84% from the high point of 52 weeks and flying high of 22.24% from the low figure of 52 weeks.
Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK) shares reached a high of $57.60 and dropped to a low of $55.20 until finishing in the latest session at $55.50. Traders and investors may also choose to study the ATR or Average True Range when concentrating on technical inventory assessment. Currently at 1.77 is the 14-day ATR for Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK). The highest level of 52-weeks price has $74.25 and $46.26 for 52 weeks lowest level. The liquidity ratios which the firm has won as a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75.
Having a look at past record, we're going to look at various forwards or backwards shifting developments regarding ALK. The firm's shares rose 3.84 percent in the past five business days and grew 12.78 percent in the past thirty business days. In the previous quarter, the stock fell -1.69 percent at some point. The company's performance is now positive at 8.54% from the beginning of the calendar year.
According to WSJ, Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK) obtained an estimated Buy proposal from the 15 brokerage firms currently keeping a deep eye on the stock performance as compares to its rivals. 0 equity research analysts rated the shares with a selling strategy, 1 gave a hold approach, 14 gave a purchase tip, 0 gave the firm a overweight advice and 0 put the stock under the underweight category. The average price goal of one year between several banks and credit unions that last year discussed the stock is $76.71.
Epizyme Inc. (EPZM) shares on Thursday's trading session, dropped -1.79 percent to see the stock exchange hands at $2.20 per unit. Lets a quick look at company's past reported and future predictions of growth using the EPS Growth. EPS growth is a percentage change in standardized earnings per share over the trailing-twelve-month period to the current year-end. The company posted a value of -$2.62 as earning-per-share over the last full year, while a chance, will post -$1.96 for the coming year. The current EPS Growth rate for the company during the year is -19.10% and predicted to reach at 19.60% for the coming year. In-depth, if we analyze for the long-term EPS Growth, the out-come was 7.10% for the past five years and the scenario is totally different as the current prediction is 38.00% for the next five year.
The last trading period has seen Epizyme Inc. (EPZM) move -82.66% and 1.85% from the stock's 52-week high and 52-week low prices respectively. The daily trading volume for Epizyme Inc. (NASDAQ:EPZM) over the last session is 1.09 million shares. EPZM has attracted considerable attention from traders and investors, a scenario that has seen its volume drop -32.93% compared to the previous one.
Investors focus on the profitability proportions of the company that how the company performs at profitability side. Return on equity ratio or ROE is a significant indicator for prospective investors as they would like to see just how effectively a business is using their cash to produce net earnings. As a return on equity, Epizyme Inc. (NASDAQ:EPZM) produces -432.90%. Because it would be easy and highly flexible, ROI measurement is among the most popular investment ratios. Executives could use it to evaluate the levels of performance on acquisitions of capital equipment whereas investors can determine that how the stock investment is better. The ROI entry for EPZM's scenario is at -59.60%. Another main metric of a profitability ratio is the return on assets ratio or ROA that analyses how effectively a business can handle its assets to generate earnings over a duration of time. Epizyme Inc. (EPZM) generated -68.20% ROA for the trading twelve-month.
Volatility is just a proportion of the anticipated day by day value extend—the range where an informal investor works. Greater instability implies more noteworthy benefit or misfortune. After an ongoing check, Epizyme Inc. (EPZM) stock is found to be 7.03% volatile for the week, while 7.77% volatility is recorded for the month. The outstanding shares have been calculated 102.51M. Based on a recent bid, its distance from 20 days simple moving average is -17.43%, and its distance from 50 days simple moving average is -33.94% while it has a distance of -63.30% from the 200 days simple moving average.
The Williams Percent Range or Williams %R is a well-known specialized pointer made by Larry Williams to help recognize overbought and oversold circumstances. Epizyme Inc. (NASDAQ:EPZM)'s Williams Percent Range or Williams %R at the time of writing to be seated at 93.22% for 9-Day. It is also calculated for different time spans. Currently for this organization, Williams %R is stood at 95.51% for 14-Day, 96.26% for 20-Day, 98.66% for 50-Day and to be seated 98.90% for 100-Day. Relative Strength Index, or RSI(14), which is a technical analysis gauge, also used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100 for overbought and oversold. In the case of Epizyme Inc., the RSI reading has hit 31.93 for 14-Day.
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The Heisman Trophy in American college football shows a player anticipating delivering a stiff-arm fend.
The stiff-arm fend (known as a hand off or fend off in rugby league and rugby union and sometimes as a don't argue in Australia or a stiff arm in American football) is a tactic employed by the ball-carrier in many forms of contact football.
Fend by Edwin Maka during a rugby union game.
In rugby league, rugby union, American football and Australian football, ball-carriers run towards defenders who are attempting to tackle them. By positioning the ball securely in one arm, the ball-carrier can fully extend his other arm, locking his elbow, and outstretching his palm. Then, the ball-carrier pushes directly outwards with the palm of his hand onto the chest or shoulder of the would-be tackler. The fend is a pushing action, rather than a striking action.
A stiff-arm fend may cause the tackler to fall to the ground, taking him out of the play. Even if the tackler keeps his feet, it becomes impossible for him to complete a tackle, as he cannot come close enough to wrap his arms around the ball-carrier.
A well-executed stiff-arm fend can be a very powerful offensive weapon.
The term don't argue was coined in Australia to describe the stiff-arm fend. The term describes what a commentator imagined the ball-carrier might be saying as he shoved his opponent in the face or chest, and is used as a noun.
Ball-carriers in Australian football must be careful to avoid fending opponents in the head or neck, otherwise they will concede a high tackle free kick. High fends will generally be allowed in rugby unless the referee rules that the fend is too forceful, constituting a strike rather than a push. In Rugby, a stiff-arm tackle (i.e. locked elbow and extended arm prior to making contact with the defender) is dangerous play. A player makes a stiff arm tackle when using a stiff-arm to strike an opponent (Laws of the Game, Rugby Union, Law 10.4, dangerous Play and Misconduct, Section (e), dangerous tackling). Therefore, a stiff-arm fend, as described above is permitted (even a high fend) so long as it does not constitute striking the opponent (similar to an open handed punch).
The stiff arm is also known as "pie in the face" in NFL slang.
Some famous players who use the fend include dual rugby/league international Sonny Bill Williams.
The stiff-arm fend is particularly effective because its force is applied down the length of a straight arm, directly into the shoulder. This puts the arm bones exclusively under compressive axial stress, the stress to which bone is strongest, and ensures that minimal torque is applied to the shoulder joint. As such, the force that can be applied by a stiff-arm fend can easily repel or topple an oncoming defender. The same techniques are practised by some schools of martial artists when striking or punching; by ensuring that the direction of the force is directly down a locked, straight arm, martial artists can punch through bricks and tiles without damaging their arms.
↑ "Sonny Bill's fend in good form". AAP. 1 January 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
↑ John Mitchell (4 December 2014). "Why Sonny Bill Williams is king of the offload". ESPN. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
↑ Will Greenwood (7 November 2014). "Will Greenwood believes Kyle Eastmond will hold his own against Sonny Bill Williams". Sky Sports. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
↑ Benji Marshall (22 July 2012). "Taking a punt on super-freakish Sonny Bill worth the risk". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
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It may sound like churning out the old cliché but the Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show really is the show with something to suit all tastes and interests! This innovative, imaginative and interesting show is the one place where culture and competition, entertainment and exhibitions, fashion and excitement will be the order of the day on Sunday 9th August, on The Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland.
A labour of love and lots of laughter, a few tears but many triumphs is what helps make the Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show, Irelands Premier Show which is being held again this year on The Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland on Sunday 9th August.
From the farming enthusiast to the animal lover, and the fashion follower, the competitive contestant to the creative through crafts, cookery & ceili, innovations & inventions to machines, motors & music, from the fashion follower to food, forestry & finance, from shoes and shopping to entertainment, education & engineering, the Tullamore Show really is Irelands' Premier Show. It's the ultimate country lifestyle showcase, with the major dilemma all attendees will have, is to try and see it all!
The Tullamore Show is the one place where for one amazing day each year, both urban and rural communities mingle together seamlessly, all enjoying the authentic cultural experience that combines livestock, home and garden, entertainment and fashion, music and much more.
You may spend hours wandering and meandering in the maze of trade stands, watch animals frolicking in the pets corner, make your own judgements on the entrants in the various classes, view vintage machines from another era and be amazed by the antics of the rare breeds.
And if you thought that was all that was on offer try a look in the new Fashion Features Pavilion and perhaps for a moment imagine yourself at the catwalks in Milan or Paris.
A dog lover, then you can be entertained at the dog showing & obedience rings or amused even further with the Fancy dressed Dog competition.
Tap your toes to the beat of Live Bands, Irish Song and Dance, taste and tease your tongue with sample culinary delights on sale throughout the show grounds during the day and prepare to be awed by Cookery demonstrations with Celebrity Chef Neven Maguire and Sheila Kelly, Bord Bia food advisor, who show how simple it can be to eat healthier.
For a family day out, look no further - activities include Free Live Entertainment all day long, Children Face painting, Bouncy Castles & Simulators, Music and Dance, Free competitions- Young Mr. Offaly & Young Miss Offaly, Bonny Baby, Best Dressed Lady, Traditional Farmer & Glamorous Granny, Celebrity Guests, Live Radio & TV Broadcasts, and Timber Demos - surely something to keep all ages amused and entertained.
There is free parking spaces for up to 20,000 cars and with the new and improved traffic plans which will be well signposted, this will help ensure your day is stress free. In a nutshell, you don't have to be a farming fanatic to enjoy a fantastic family day out at the Tullamore Show!!
Consistently striving to be innovative, to improve the existing and to encourage & entice new entrants, the show will continue to develop the concept of the Meat Village, introduced a few years ago. This year will focus on the major meat processors, which will bring more attention to Irish meat products and producers which will exhibit at the Tullamore Show.
For all you followers of all fashion and related topics, we are delighted to announce an innovative, imaginative and interesting new addition to our show this year, the 'Fashion Features Pavilion'. This amazing showcase, run by the Catwalk Modelling Agency. This new feature is very exciting and based on current feedback and trade stand line-ups, we are sure it will be an enormous success.
Teagasc and the Forest Service invite you to visit the Forest & Energy Section at the Tullamore Show where Ireland's exciting and rapidly expanding forestry and renewable sectors will be showcased. With a wide range of trade stands covering forestry and renewable energy, regular live working demonstrations of timber harvesting and processing machinery together with free advice and information the Forest and Energy section is not to be missed.
You will find the Cookery & Food section in a huge marquee at AIB National Livestock Show, filled with mouthwatering, tempting food. Last year saw the introduction of the All-Ireland Youth Competition, the Youth are the Bakers of the future and this promises to be an exciting opportunity to see what the future of baking has on offer. All budding bakers, take note!! With tasty delights from fruit cakes to queen cakes and chocolate muffins, a mouth watering selection to tempt your taste buds is promised at the cookery and food section, where the expert cooks can be tested at the Odlums All Ireland Home Baking Championships.
The Art & Photography section are delighted to have exhibitions by the Slieve Bloom Photography Club, Mary Wallace (Wexford) and Debbie Chapman (Dublin), two contemporary Irish artists, both with unique styles and passion for art, as well as displaying all the super entries from our wonderful exhibitors on the day.
Tullamore has one of the most fabulous flower and horticulture shows which make this a very special show. With three All-Ireland events on their schedule the Horticulture and Farm Produce section of Tullamore Show are all set for another record-breaking year, not to mention the Children's Section -embracing floral art and junior tray of vegetable events. We are proud to encourage young people to take an interest in the outdoors.
There is keen competition in all areas whether it is livestock, home industries or inventions, art/cookery/crafts, dogs or poultry, best dressed lady or glamorous granny and best dressed man.
The equine section, based in its improved location, has classes and events to suit everyone, in Showjumping and Showing. In addition there is a family pony section which includes a Best Pony & Rider in Fancy Dress for children from 3 to 12 years of age. Tullamore Show has the only class of Miniature Stallions registered in the Irish Miniature Studbook also.
Irelands Premier Show, the Tullamore Show & AIB National Livestock Show, really is an event not to be missed and will feature over 1,000 exhibitor competitions and €165,000 in prize fund. This year's event, which is expected to attract in the region of over 60,000 people, is one of the biggest events in the country. As previously mentioned people visiting the show will enjoy a range of experiences where fashion, horses & ponies, dogs and livestock all mingle with over 675 trade exhibitors, with products for people to view, purchase, taste, sample and/or discuss.
Following on from the enormous success last year of the trade stand online application system, the Tullamore Show has introduced another advancement with their online facilities, namely, the ONLINE pre-purchase of admission tickets. The 'EARLY BIRD OPTON' will give yoou better value too.
You can avoid the queues at the gates on the day by pre purchasing your tickets online, print them off or have the email on your phone and just scan them through. Forget it and you'll regret it, so why not skip the Q and scan it thru.


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Thriving in a Multigenerational Workforce
Posted byjakearrs August 9, 2022 Posted inDEI, Latest Posts
Unlike any prior time period in our history, the contemporary workplace will soon encompass five different generations, distinguished variously, but typically defined and labeled by year of birth. Here, I'm referring to Baby Boomers (1946–1964), Generation X (1965–1980), Generation Y or Millennials (1981–1995), Generation Z (1996–2010), and the forthcoming Generation Alpha (2011–2025). Largely driven by the advertising world, hoping to better target their marketing campaigns, efforts have been made to easily distinguish these groups based on social influences, generational values, behaviors, and preferences.
I suspect that these labels may have complicated matters even further. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic-induced shift to the virtual workplace may well have exacerbated intergenerational tensions in areas where groups are supposed to differ. Think social interactions, communication preferences, work-life integration and wellness strategies, perceptions of technology usage, and willingness to change. These differences must surely have led to breakdowns in communications, team function, and clinical performance, among many others.
On one hand, these age-based delineations can be a helpful reference point, particularly when leading multigenerational teams. There are some proposed defining factors, such as cultural movements, historical milestones, technological advancements, learning preferences, and lifestyle traits for each period that can be interesting to delve into and see whether they resonate with yourself and your teams. These features can be lively conversation starters and help you glean insight into how best to manage morale and burnout, as well as create more inquiry, respect, and open-mindedness among such a diverse population. However, surely additional factors beyond age should be equally impactful; consider background experience and training, levels of maturity, tenure within an organization, and lineage in a role.
Is it possible that the COVID pandemic has influenced societal perceptions of generations, and might the pandemic influence the formation of generational identities for those still in formative years?
It seems to me that this is a very opportune time to work to address and dispel age-associated or generational stereotypes.
Dispel the Myths
That said, it's so important that we inquire, appropriately and respectfully, about the stories of others to expand upon—and maybe even rebut—marketing matrices.
Upon reflection, I don't think that people neatly fit into their age-based silo. As I look across the multigenerational tables as a Baby Boomer by age, I certainly have "silo creep" and span several different buckets. You might think World War II, for example, was a defining life event for me, but that wouldn't be true. Rather, I grew up as a relatively privileged individual during the segregated South African apartheid era, which left an indelible impact on my values, philosophies, and priorities.
I know I'm not alone here. When speaking with a millennial colleague, it became clear that these categories are not cut and dried:
"I think some of these characteristics are pretty broad generalizations. I am part of the millennial category, but it has never quite resonated with me. Millennials are often painted in an unfavorable light, such as when it comes to work ethic, world views, and materialism, just as Baby Boomers can be criticized for not being tech-savvy, and seniors can be stereotyped as dependent and frail."
"My father, a Baby Boomer, studied computer science as an undergraduate, before it became an official degree program at Boston University. My grandfather, a member of the Silent Generation, ran his final Boston Marathon in 4 hours and 30 minutes at age 72 and continued to participate in road races into his 80s. To me, labels can be tough because they don't allow for nuance and individuality; they don't tell the whole story."
It's easy to jump on the bandwagon and affirm negative generalizations, but this can be damaging when it comes to building an inclusive team. We must ensure these categories, simply based on a number, don't serve as a detrimental springboard for misunderstandings about behaviors and preferences.
Seek Data and Understanding
It's our responsibility as leaders to build diverse teams and foster respectful environments for every member of our workplace and beyond. We can strive to enact change at the national level, such as by communicating the importance of accommodating different learning styles for different generations at major conferences and advocating for educational material that best suits the learner (e.g., didactic talks vs. handouts vs. podcasts, etc.).
Locally, we can commit to better understanding our colleagues on a one-on-one basis. If one generation prefers frequent, regular, unvarnished feedback, provide that. If possible, be willing to adapt traditional annual reviews to meet worker preferences. Support departmental social media initiatives but be respectful of those who might not wish to expand their digital presence at this time. You'll find that some cohorts might thrive on multitasking, while others prefer to focus on tasks linearly. Take all of these factors into consideration.
Ask, listen, collect data, and repeat. Run a short quarterly communication survey asking how employees prefer to receive information within the department, or whether digital Grand Rounds lectures are meeting their academic needs. Sometimes, simply listening and giving people a choice can make all the difference when it comes to feeling a true sense of appreciation and belonging at work.
Not fully understanding the complexities of our multigenerational workforce has been described as a contributor to workplace stress and burnout. Challenges managing, building, and leading multigenerational teams have been recognized, yet solutions have not. We must first hear from our colleagues directly. For example, you might ask a more seasoned colleague what it was like when they first started out in radiology. How have things changed over time? In their perspective, has it generally been for the better, or have there been obstacles along the way? How has patient care evolved? Older generations might consider asking younger generations about what their highly digital academic training experiences are like today. When an opportunity presents itself, respectfully inquire and listen to build connections and understanding.
Celebrate Our Diversity of Ages
One good aspect of the multigenerational descriptors is that they remind us of the remarkable diversity of values, preferences, and skills that we are so fortunate to have in our workforce. Understanding, embracing, welcoming, including, and being respectfully inquisitive about these differences will serve us far better. Acknowledging that differences exist and committing to learning about them is a lifelong journey.
Starting today, instead of trying to transform one generation to adjust to another, let's:
celebrate the diversity of ages in our workforce
embrace all skills, expertise, and experiences
focus on intentional inclusion activities
shift the focus away from this single cultural descriptor (age) and build teams that are as diverse as possible
avoid alienating labels and siloes and stereotypes
Never before have four different generations worked together in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center radiology, bringing different values, preferences, communication styles, strategies for work-life integration, and wellness approaches into the milieu. The list of differences is extensive and complex. What a terrific and timely opportunity to embrace! A field such as imaging is so dependent on the structure and function of high-performing teams. Therefore, it behooves us to better understand the different generations and explore how best to take advantage of these opportunities.
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Robert Oliver, author of Me'a Kai, which covers cuisine and delicacy dishes of the pacific islands including Vanuatu, contacted VTO this week with an exciting announcement that his book is currently on the shortlist of four finalists to win "Best Book of the Year". The award will be announced in Paris on March 3rd during Paris Cookbook Fair.
According to the president and founder of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Mr Edouard Cointreau, Me'a Kai highlights a breakthrough in linking sustainable food, the economic interests of local agriculture, and tourism services. It is further commented on as being a benchmark for similar efforts in other parts of the world. The book is entertaining, profound and efficient, with all the high quality of Random House New Zealand hardcovers. This year, 154 countries participated in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, entering books in 53 categories. The Vanuatu Tourism Office would like to congratulate Mr Oliver for this historical achievement placing Vanuatu and the south pacific region into the eyes of world class authors.
The Havannah Resort, north Efate island, has announced its new managers Owen and Tish Mete. Owen and Tish opened and managed Chantilly's on the Bay six years ago, returned to New Zealand, and have now come back to Vanuatu to manage the Havannah. This beautiful resort is set on the white sand peninsula of Samoa point, on north Efate. Owen and Tish can be reached via email on: gm@thehavannah.com.


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"""Trains and evaluates deep neural network classifiers.

Trains and evaluates deep neural network classification models using Keras.
Performs parameter tuning with grid search and randomized search.
"""

import numpy as np
from scipy import sparse
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras import backend as K
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras import regularizers
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import Activation
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import Dense
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import Dropout
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import ELU
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import Input
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import LeakyReLU
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import PReLU
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.layers import ThresholdedReLU
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.models import Model
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.optimizers import Adam
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.wrappers.scikit_learn import KerasClassifier
from tensorflow.compat.v1.keras.wrappers.scikit_learn import KerasRegressor

from sparse_data.exp_framework.utils import generic_pipeline

def pseudo_partial(func, **kwargs):
  """Does the same thing as functool.partial but returns a function.

  Useful if an API (e.g., Keras) uses getargspec which doesn't handle functions.

  Arguments:
    func: function
    **kwargs: additional keyword arguments

  Returns:
    new_func: function
      a function which behaves like func(**kwargs)
  """

  def new_func():
    return func(**kwargs)

  return new_func

def keras_build_fn(num_feature,
                   num_output,
                   is_sparse,
                   embedding_dim=-1,
                   num_hidden_layer=2,
                   hidden_layer_dim=512,
                   activation='elu',
                   learning_rate=1e-3,
                   dropout=0.5,
                   l1=0.0,
                   l2=0.0,
                   loss='categorical_crossentropy'):
  """Initializes and compiles a Keras DNN model using the Adam optimizer.

  Args:
    num_feature: number of features
    num_output: number of outputs (targets, e.g., classes))
    is_sparse: boolean whether input data is in sparse format
    embedding_dim: int number of nodes in embedding layer; if value is <= 0 then
      no embedding layer will be present in the model
    num_hidden_layer: number of hidden layers
    hidden_layer_dim: int number of nodes in the hidden layer(s)
    activation: string
      activation function for hidden layers; see https://keras.io/activations/
    learning_rate: float learning rate for Adam
    dropout: float proportion of nodes to dropout; values in [0, 1]
    l1: float strength of L1 regularization on weights
    l2: float strength of L2 regularization on weights
    loss: string
      loss function; see https://keras.io/losses/

  Returns:
    model: Keras.models.Model
      compiled Keras model
  """
  assert num_hidden_layer >= 1

  inputs = Input(shape=(num_feature,), sparse=is_sparse)

  activation_func_args = ()
  if activation.lower() == 'prelu':
    activation_func = PReLU
  elif activation.lower() == 'leakyrelu':
    activation_func = LeakyReLU
  elif activation.lower() == 'elu':
    activation_func = ELU
  elif activation.lower() == 'thresholdedrelu':
    activation_func = ThresholdedReLU
  else:
    activation_func = Activation
    activation_func_args = (activation)

  if l1 > 0 and l2 > 0:
    reg_init = lambda: regularizers.l1_l2(l1, l2)
  elif l1 > 0:
    reg_init = lambda: regularizers.l1(l1)
  elif l2 > 0:
    reg_init = lambda: regularizers.l2(l2)
  else:
    reg_init = lambda: None

  if embedding_dim > 0:
    # embedding layer
    e = Dense(embedding_dim)(inputs)

    x = Dense(hidden_layer_dim, kernel_regularizer=reg_init())(e)
    x = activation_func(*activation_func_args)(x)
    x = Dropout(dropout)(x)
  else:
    x = Dense(hidden_layer_dim, kernel_regularizer=reg_init())(inputs)
    x = activation_func(*activation_func_args)(x)
    x = Dropout(dropout)(x)

  # add additional hidden layers
  for _ in range(num_hidden_layer - 1):
    x = Dense(hidden_layer_dim, kernel_regularizer=reg_init())(x)
    x = activation_func(*activation_func_args)(x)
    x = Dropout(dropout)(x)

  x = Dense(num_output)(x)
  preds = Activation('softmax')(x)

  model = Model(inputs=inputs, outputs=preds)
  model.compile(optimizer=Adam(lr=learning_rate), loss=loss)

  return model

def pipeline(x_train,
             y_train,
             x_test,
             y_test,
             param_dict=None,
             problem='classification'):
  """Trains and evaluates a DNN classifier.

  Args:
    x_train: np.array or scipy.sparse.*matrix array of features of training data
    y_train: np.array 1-D array of class labels of training data
    x_test: np.array or scipy.sparse.*matrix array of features of test data
    y_test: np.array 1-D array of class labels of the test data
    param_dict: {string: ?} dictionary of parameters of their values
    problem: string type of learning problem; values = 'classification',
      'regression'

  Returns:
    model: Keras.models.Model
      trained Keras model
    metrics: {str: float}
      dictionary of metric scores
  """
  assert problem in ['classification', 'regression']

  if param_dict is None:
    param_dict = {'epochs': 10, 'batch_size': 256}

  num_feature = x_train.shape[1]
  is_sparse = sparse.issparse(x_train)

  param_dict = param_dict.copy()
  num_epoch = param_dict.pop('epochs')
  batch_size = param_dict.pop('batch_size')

  if problem == 'regression':
    num_output = 1
    loss = 'mean_squared_error'
    model_init = KerasRegressor
  else:
    num_output = len(set(y_train))
    loss = 'categorical_crossentropy'
    model_init = FunctionalKerasClassifier

  build_fn = pseudo_partial(
      keras_build_fn,
      num_feature=num_feature,
      num_output=num_output,
      is_sparse=is_sparse,
      loss=loss,
      **param_dict)
  model = model_init(
      build_fn=build_fn,
      epochs=num_epoch,
      batch_size=batch_size,
      shuffle=True,
      verbose=False)

  return generic_pipeline(
      model, x_train, y_train, x_test, y_test, problem=problem)

class FunctionalKerasClassifier(KerasClassifier):
  """Helper scikit-learn wrapper for a Keras model.

  The default KerasClassifier's predict() method does not work for functional
  Keras models (https://github.com/fchollet/keras/issues/2524); this breaks
  using this wrapper with the scikit-learn framework (e.g., search methods).
  """

  def predict_proba(self, x, **kwargs):
    """Predict classes from features.

    Args:
      x: np.array or scipy.sparse.*matrix array of features
      **kwargs: additional keyword arguments

    Returns:
      y_pred: np.array
        2-D array of class predicted probabilities
    """
    kwargs = self.filter_sk_params(Model.predict, kwargs)
    probas = self.model.predict(x, **kwargs)
    return probas

  def predict(self, x, **kwargs):
    """Predict classes from features.

    Args:
      x: np.array or scipy.sparse.*matrix array of features
      **kwargs: additional keyword arguments

    Returns:
      y_pred: np.array
        1-D array of class predictions (not probabilities)
    """
    kwargs = self.filter_sk_params(Model.predict, kwargs)
    probas = self.model.predict(x, **kwargs)
    return np.argmax(probas, axis=1)

def clear_keras_session():
  """Clears Keras session."""
  K.clear_session()


Traffic rules should be followed at all times, but every year the Steinbach RCMP choose a day to reward motorists observed properly stopping at random stop sign intersections around the city. Motorists are rewarded with gift cards from local businesses.
Traffic safety day is coming soon.
Special thanks to the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce and to our "reward" sponsors Dairy Queen, McDonalds, and Booster Juice.


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Randall Rudy "Randy" Quaid (n. 1 octombrie 1950, Houston, Texas) este un actor american probabil cel mai cunoscut pentru rolul Vărului Eddie din filmele National Lampoon's Vacation și National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. A fost nominalizat la premiul Oscar pentru apariții în filme ca Ultima misiune, Ziua independenței, Kingpin sau Brokeback Mountain. A primit premiul Globul de Aur pentru rolul Seaman Laurence M. "Larry" Meadows din The Last Detail (Ultima misiune).

Biografie

Filmografie

 Targets (1968)
 The Last Picture Show (1971)
 What's Up, Doc? (1972)
 The Last Detail (1973)
 Paper Moon (1973)
 Lolly-Madonna XXX (1973)
 The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974)
 Breakout (1975)
 1976 Adevărata glorie	(Bound for Glory), regia Hal Ashby
 The Missouri Breaks (1976)
 The Choirboys (1977)
 Expresul de la miezul nopții (1978)
 Three Warriors (1978)
 Guyana Tragedy (1980) film de televiziune
 The Long Riders (1980)
 Foxes (1980)
 Heartbeeps (1981)
 Of Mice and Men (1981) film de televiziune
 O vacanță de tot râsul (1983)
 The Wild Life (1984)
 Fool for Love (1985)
 The Slugger's Wife (1985)
 The Wraith (1986)
 LBJ: The Early Years (1987) film de televiziune
 No Man's Land (1987)
 Sweet Country (1987)
 Caddyshack II (1988)
 Dead Solid Perfect (1988)
 Moving (1988)
 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
 Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)
 Out Cold (1989)
 Parents (1989)
 Texasville (1990)
 Quick Change (1990)
 Days of Thunder (1990)
 Martians Go Home (1990)
 Cold Dog Soup (1990)
 Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas (1991) (documentary)
 Frankenstein (1992)

 Freaked (1993)
 Curse of the Starving Class (1994)
 Major League II (1994)
 The Paper (1994)
 Next Door (1994) film de televiziune
 Bye Bye Love (1995)
 Get on the Bus (1996)
 Kingpin (1996)
 Independence Day (1996)
 The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996)
 Last Dance (1996)
 Vacanță în Las Vegas (1997)
 Hard Rain (1998)
 Bug Buster (1998)
 Sands of Eden (1998) film de televiziune
 Last Rites (1999)
 Purgatory (1999)
 The Debtors (1999)
 P.U.N.K.S. (1999)
 The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999)
 Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits – \"Heavy Fuel\" (1999 music video)
 The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)
 George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2000, documentar)
 Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
 The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
 Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
 Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003)
 Black Cadillac (2003)
 Grind (2003)
 Carolina (2003)
 Kart Racer (2003)
 Milwaukee, Minnesota (2003)
 Home on the Range (2004) (voce)
 Category 6: Day of Destruction (2004)
 Brokeback Mountain (2005)
 Elvis (2005)
 The Ice Harvest (2005)
 Category 7: The End of the World (2005)
 Goya's Ghosts (2006)
 Last Flag Flying (2007)
 Real Time (2008)
 Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach'' (2009)

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Legături externe

 January 2011 Vanity Fair profile

Nașteri în 1950
Americani în viață
Oameni din Texas
Actori americani din secolul al XX-lea
Actori americani din secolul al XXI-lea


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Markey, Lucille Parker Wright (1888-1982), thoroughbred breeder, stable owner, and philanthropist
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Markey, Lucille Parker Wright (11 December 1888–24 July 1982), thoroughbred breeder, stable owner, and philanthropist, was born in Tolesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of John Winslow Parker, a wealthy tobacco grower, and Belle Owens. Little is known about her life before 1919, when she married Warren Wright, the president of his family's Calumet Baking Powder Company. A few years later Markey and her husband arrived at Calumet Farm, a trotting horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky, which was established by Wright's father. She would be intimately involved with Calumet Farm the rest of her life....
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Whitney, Helen Hay (11 March 1876–24 September 1944), sportswoman and philanthropist, was born in New York City, the daughter of John Hay, secretary of state to Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt and ambassador to Great Britain, and Clara Louise Stone. Helen attended the elite Miss Masters' School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. After her graduation from this school, she wrote several volumes of poetry, including ...
Whitney, John Hay (1904-1982), financier, philanthropist, and sportsman
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Whitney, John Hay (17 August 1904–08 February 1982), financier, philanthropist, and sportsman, was born in Ellsworth, Maine, the son of Payne Whitney, a capitalist and philanthropist, and Helen Hay Whitney, at the time a poet. "Jock" Whitney graduated from Yale in 1926 and studied history and literature at Oxford for one year. His father's death in 1927 brought him home to assume control over the Whitney business interests in oil, tobacco, street railways, and real estate, worth cumulatively almost $179 million....
Widener, George Dunton, Jr. (1889-1971), horseman and philanthropist
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Widener, George Dunton, Jr. (11 March 1889–08 December 1971), horseman and philanthropist, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of George Dunton Widener, a financier, and Eleanore Elkins. An heir to the family fortune amassed by his grandfather, Widener received most of his education privately from tutors and at the Delancy School in Philadelphia. He did not attend college. He married the former Mrs. Earl (Jessie Sloan) Dodge in March 1917; they had no children....


Mr Brian Thomas Musgrove qualified in Medicine and Dentistry in 1978 and trained in General, A& E, Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a Member of the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists, British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and a founding member of the Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons.
Brian Musgrove has been Clinical Lead for The Department of Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery for the Central Manchester and Manchester Childrens' University Hospitals Foundation Trust (CMFT) and a Consultant Head and Neck and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Christie Cancer Hospital from 2005 until 2013.
He retired from the NHS in 2013 and is now in full time private practice in Manchester and London. His specialist interests are Facial Plastic Surgery including cosmetic surgery of the face and neck and he has a particular interest in Facial Feminising Surgery.
Earfold implants, Otoplasty, Skin lesions (head and neck) and Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
Tracheal shave, Lip lift, Fat transfer and Lip augmentation.