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Full title:PROVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY v . FORD
5 S. Ct. 1104
holding that a colorable assignment of a cause of action, made to prevent removal to federal court, prevents a federal court from assuming jurisdiction
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IN ERROR TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Argued November 26, 1884. Decided May 4, 1885.
In a suit against a corporation in a court of the State from which its charter is derived, to recover on a judgment recovered against it in a Circuit Court of the United States in a district within the limits of another State, a petition by the defendant for the removal of the cause into the Circuit Court of the United States, which alleges that the defendant was not an inhabitant of the latter State, and was not personally served with process by itself or its officers, but does not allege that there was no service of process on an agent of the corporation in the district in which the judgment was recovered, and that there was no appearance of the defendant in the suit, is not sufficient to raise a defence of want of jurisdiction under Rev. Stat. § 739. An allegation by a defendant in a suit in a State court of New York, that an assignment of the cause of action in the suit by a citizen of another State to a citizen of New York was colorable, and was made for the purpose of preventing a removal of the cause to a court of the United States, presents a defence of the action in the court of that State, but furnishes no ground for removal of the cause to a court of the United States. The fact that a judgment was recovered in a court of the United States does not, in a suit upon that judgment, raise a question under the laws of the United States within the meaning of the act of March 3, 1875.
Mr. E.B. Smith and Mr. Stephen G. Clarke for plaintiff in error.
Mr. Esek Cowen for defendant in error.
This was a writ of error to the Supreme Court of New York to review a judgment of that court denying a motion for a removal of the cause to the Circuit Court of the United States. The facts which make the federal question are stated in the opinion of the court.
MR. JUSTICE BRADLEY delivered the opinion of the court.
This was an action brought in the Supreme Court of New York by Daniel W. Ford, the defendant in error, against the Provident Savings Life Assurance Company (the plaintiff in error) on a judgment recovered by one Charles Cochran against said company in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Northern District of Ohio, and assigned by Cochran to the plaintiff, Ford. The complaint contained, amongst others, the following averments, to wit: "That heretofore and on or about the 12th day of December, 1876, one Charles Cochran, then a resident of the State of Ohio, in due form of law, commenced an action in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Ohio against the defendant in this action, praying for a judgment against said defendant for twenty thousand dollars damages; that the defendant in said action and herein duly appeared in said action and answered the petition or complaint of said Cochran, and after trial had of the issues thus joined, at which the defendant therein and herein duly appeared, judgment was duly directed, and, subsequently, and on or about the 10th day of October, 1878, was duly entered and docketed in the office of the clerk of said United States Circuit Court for the said Northern District of Ohio, in favor of the said complainant, Cochran, and against the said The Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York, the defendant therein and herein, for the sum of three thousand three hundred five and 45/100 dollars damages and costs. . . .
"This plaintiff further alleges that on or about the 30th day of November, 1878, the said Charles Cochran, the complainant in said action and the then lawful holder and owner of said judgment, duly assigned and transferred to this plaintiff the said judgment, together with all his rights and claims thereunder and the interest due thereon."
The defendant, in answer to the complaint, admitted that Cochran had taken some proceedings in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Northern District of Ohio, praying for judgment against the defendant; but averred that there was never any personal service of process, summons or petition upon the defendant; and denied any knowledge of the recovery of any judgment as alleged in the complaint, or that Cochran had assigned the alleged judgment to Ford.
The cause came on for trial in February, 1879, but before the trial commenced the defendant presented a petition for the removal of the cause to the Circuit Court of the United States for the Northern District of New York, accompanied by a bond, which was approved by the court. The petition was as follows, to wit:
"Supreme Court, Rensselaer County. DANIEL W. FORD against THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK.
"To said Supreme Court: Your petitioner respectfully shows to this honorable court that it is the defendant in the above action, and a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, located and having its place of business in the City of New York, and was such corporation during all the times hereinafter mentioned, and was never organized or incorporated under any law of the State of Ohio; that the above action is brought to recover the amount of a judgment alleged to have been obtained against your petitioner in the State of Ohio, by one Charles Cochran, on the 10th day of October, 1878, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Northern District of Ohio, for the sum of three thousand three hundred and five dollars and forty-five cents; that said Cochran then resided and still resides in the State of Ohio; that this action is brought upon an alleged assignment of said judgment to the plaintiff above named by said Cochran, and is now pending and undetermined; that the matter in dispute exceeds, exclusive of costs, the sum or value of five hundred dollars, and involves questions arising under the laws of the United States, to wit, under section 739 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. Said section forbids `any suit to be brought by any original process before either of the United States courts against an inhabitant of the United States in any other district than that of which he is an inhabitant, or in which he shall be found at the time of serving the writ.' And your petitioner avers that the said suit in Ohio was by original process, but that the said process was never served personally upon the defendant in said action in Ohio, or upon any of its officers, nor was the defendant ever an inhabitant of Ohio or found therein, and, as your petitioner verily believes, said Circuit Court never acquired jurisdiction, and said judgment is invalid and void, and that such want of personal service as aforesaid is alleged in the answer in the present action, and that the trial of this action will necessarily involve the construction and effect of the said law of the United States, to wit, the said 739th section of the said United States Revised Statutes.
" Secondly. And your petitioner further says, as it is informed and verily believes, that the plaintiff in this action is not the real party in interest therein, but that said Cochran is the real party in interest, and that said alleged assignment is merely colorable; that it was made without any consideration and merely for the purpose of prosecuting and collecting said judgment for the benefit of said Cochran, and to avoid the necessity of said Cochran's giving security for costs as a nonresident of this State, and to embarrass, and if possible, prevent the transfer of this action to the United States courts, and that the controversy in this action is in reality and in substance between the defendant and the said Charles Cochran, who are citizens of different States, to wit, the defendant is in law a citizen of New York, and said Cochran a citizen of Ohio."
The petition then concluded with the proffer of a bond and a prayer for removal of the cause in the usual form. The court refused to remove the cause, and the trial proceeded and resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, which judgment is brought here by the present writ of error.
The question for our consideration is, whether, upon the petition as presented, and the pleadings as they then stood, the application for removal should have been granted.
The first ground of removal set forth in the petition was, in effect, that the defendant had a defence arising under § 739 Rev. Stat., which defence was that the judgment sued on was absolutely void for want of jurisdiction in the court, because that section forbids any suit to be brought by any original process before either of the United States courts against an inhabitant of the United States in any other district than that of which he is an inhabitant, or in which he shall be found at the time of serving the writ; and it is averred that the suit was by original process, and that said process was never served personally upon the defendant in Ohio (the defendant being a New York corporation) or upon any of its officers there, and that the defendant was never an inhabitant of Ohio.
This allegation of a defence under the section referred to is clearly evasive and inconsequential. It is not necessary that a corporation should be an inhabitant of a State, or should be found therein, or should be personally served with process through its officers, in order that the Circuit Court of the United States sitting in that State may have jurisdiction of a personal suit against it. It is well known that corporations of the character of the defendant, desirous of doing business in a State other than that in which they have their domicil, are generally required to have an agent therein to receive service of process for them. This is exacted as a condition of their doing business in such State, and herein a corporation differs from an ordinary "inhabitant" of a State, as that term is used in said § 739. This mode of acquiring personal jurisdiction of a foreign corporation applies to the Federal courts as well as to the State courts. See Ex parte Schollenberger, 96 U.S. 369. Again, jurisdiction may also be acquired by the actual appearance of such a corporation to a suit brought against it in the United States Circuit Court. So that merely alleging that the defendant was not an inhabitant of Ohio, and was not found there, and was not personally served with process by itself or its officers, was not sufficient to raise a defence under § 739 of want of jurisdiction in the Circuit Court, without also negativing service of process on an agent of the defendant in Ohio and the actual appearance of the defendant to the suit; for, want of jurisdiction set up to avoid a judgment must be shown with the greatest certainty. The petition of removal is very careful not to negative these important contingencies, and that, in the face of the allegation of the complaint that the defendant did appear to the suit, and did answer the petition and appear at the trial. Hence we say that the allegation of a defence under the statute is clearly evasive and inconsequential, and we are not at all surprised to find that when the record of the Ohio suit was produced it showed that the defendant's agent was served with process, and that the defendant did actually appear to the suit and answer the petition, and did appear at and contest the trial, which lasted for a fortnight.
Reading the petition for removal, therefore, in the light of the pleadings on file when it was presented, we are satisfied that the first ground of removal set out therein was insufficient.
The second ground was, in effect, that the assignment of the judgment by Cochran to Ford was colorable merely, and that the real party in interest was Cochran, who was a citizen of Ohio, and as to whom the defendant, being a citizen of New York, was entitled to a removal of the cause, and should not be deprived of its right by the fraudulent assignment. The plain answer to this position is, that the action was nevertheless Ford's, and as against him there was no right of removal. If he was a mere tool of Cochran, and if the latter was the person really interested in the cause, the action could not have been sustained; for the Code of Procedure of New York declares, that "every action must be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest," except in a few cases not including this. And not alone in New York, but anywhere, if it could be shown that the assignment was fraudulent as against the defendant, it would be void, and this fact would be a defence to the action brought by the assignee. We know of no instance where the want of consideration in a transfer, or a colorable transfer of a right of action from a person against whom the defendant would have a right of removal to a person against whom he would not have such a right, has been held a good ground for removing a cause from a State to a federal court. Where an assignment of a cause of action is colorably made for the purpose of giving jurisdiction to the United States court, § 5 of the act of Congress of March 3, 1875, relating to removals, has now given to the Circuit Courts power to dismiss or remand the cause at any time when the fact is made to appear. And by analogy to this law, it may, perhaps, be a good defence to an action in a State court, to show that a colorable assignment has been made to deprive the United States court of jurisdiction; but, as before said, it would be a defence to the action, and not a ground of removing that cause into the federal court. We think, therefore, the second ground of removal was also insufficient.
It is suggested, however, that a suit on a judgment recovered in a United States court is necessarily a suit arising under the laws of the United States, as much so as if the plaintiff or defendant were a corporation of the United States; and hence that such a suit is removable under the act of March 3, 1875.
It is observable that the removal of the cause was not claimed on any such broad ground as this; but, so far as the character of the case was concerned, only on the ground that the defendant had a defence under Rev. Stat. § 739, specifying what the defence was; and we have already shown that that ground of removal, as stated in the petition, was insufficient. But conceding that the defendant is now entitled to take its position on the broader ground referred to, is it tenable and sufficient for the purpose?
What is a judgment, but a security of record showing a debt due from one person to another? It is as much a mere security as a treasury note, or a bond of the United States. If A brings an action against B, trover or otherwise, for the withholding of such securities, it is not therefore a case arising under the laws of the United States, although the whole value of the securities depends upon the fact of their being the obligations of the United States. So if A have title to land by patent of the United States and brings an action against B for trespass or waste, committed by cutting timber, or by mining and carrying away precious ores, or the like, it is not therefore a case arising under the laws of the United States. It is simply the case of an ordinary right of property sought to be enforced. A suit on a judgment is nothing more, unless some question is raised in the case (as might be raised in any of the cases specified), distinctly involving the laws of the United States — such a question, for example, as was ineffectually attempted to be raised by the defendant in this case. If such a question were raised then it is conceded it would be a case arising under the laws of the United States.
These considerations show a wide distinction, as it seems to us, between the case of a suit merely on a judgment of a United States court, and that of a suit by or against a United States corporation; which latter, according to the masterly analysis of Chief Justice Marshall in Osborn v. Bank of the United States, 9 Wheat. 738, is pervaded from its origin to its close by United States law and United States authority.
Without pursuing the subject further, we conclude with expressing our opinion, that this last ground of removal, like those already considered, was insufficient.
The judgment of the Supreme Court of New York is
In Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of N.Y. v. Ford, 114 U.S. 635 (1885), the Supreme Court clearly held that "a colorable assignment" made "to deprive the United States court of jurisdiction" does not provide "a ground of removing that cause into federal court."
Summary of this case from Nepveux, Inc. v. Mobil Expl. & Producing N. Am., Inc.
In Provident Savings Life Assurance Society v. Ford, 114 U.S. 635, 5 S.Ct. 1104, 29 L.Ed. 261 (1885), the Court refused to inquire into an alleged colorable assignment of a judgment for the purpose of preventing removal, noting that such a sham transaction "would be a defense to the action [in state court] and not a grounds of removing that cause into a federal court."
Summary of this case from Picquet v. Amoco Production Co.


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By Sister-initiate Jolly Chiou, San Jose, California, USA (Originally in English)
The human brain is a high-speed communications network with more than 100,000 chemical reactions occurring within it each second, and also a potent radio transmitter, sending out measurable electrical wave signals for as long as thirty-seven hours after death. Besides possessing these remarkable traits, the brain also produces more than fifty identified active organic compounds including substances known as endorphins, which have powerful, diverse characteristics such as the ability to relieve pain and stress and postpone aging.
First discovered in 1975 by John Hughes and Hans Kosterlitz of Scotland, three types of endorphins are known to exist: alpha, beta and gamma, of which beta endorphins appear to be most strongly associated with pain relief. Scientists have also found that beta endorphins not only help the immune system resist disease, but also provide an unfavorable environment for cancer cells.
Endorphin release takes place in the brain and is governed by a number of factors, one of which may be the intake of certain spices such as chili peppers; the spicier the pepper, the higher the level of endorphin release. Another popular food that causes endorphin production is chocolate, known to the ancient Aztecs of Mexico as "the food of the Gods."
Physical workouts also promote the release of endorphins; hence the so-called "runner's high." Research has also shown that other activities such as video game playing, stroking pets, receiving ultraviolet light rays and inserting acupuncture needles into specific body points may stimulate the release of endorphins. Finally, a scientific study has linked the placebo effect to endorphins. When a placebo was given to a group of experimental subjects, the belief that it was analgesic medicine caused endorphin production that helped ease their pain.
Moreover, scientists have found that besides calming the nerves and reducing blood pressure, meditation stimulates endorphin release, thus inducing a sense of well-being. And in one of Her lectures Master supports this finding as follows:
"After enlightenment, many of our illnesses just disappear. It's not a miracle. It's because our super-power Self awakens and regulates some misconstructed parts in our bodies and destroys them. Many people have found themselves with no more cancer." (See The News #154 'Selected Questions and Answers— <Enlightenment Awakens Our Innate Healing Power')
In another lecture, Master also mentions the protection against potential disease provided by practicing the Quan Yin Method:
"If we want to sense the invasion of illnesses, we must keep an absolutely clear consciousness and let our bodies stay in a highly alert state. Once we feel the invasion of an illness, we should immediately meditate, recite the Holy Names and firmly tell ourselves, 'I don't want the illness. Illness isn't the Truth. I don't want anything that's forced upon me. I only want the Truth.' Then the illness will run away."
"In fact, our bodies naturally have a resistance to illness and can heal themselves. Many doctors tell their patients, 'These medicines are for you. But you should mainly rely on yourself to cure the illness.' It's because we're great beings, and there's nothing we can't do. However, the amount that you can do depends on how much you believe it. In other words, this latent, limitless power can appear differently based on the extent that each person applies it." (See The News #97, 'Spot Light— Practicing the Quan Yin Method Gives Us a Protective Shield')
From the studies discussed above we can see that endorphins play a key role in relieving pain and enhancing well-being. The research also indicates that meditation is an important source of endorphin release. In particular, practicing the Quan Yin Method awakens what Master calls "the super power Self" and turns the mind naturally toward mercy and love for our fellow creatures. It also allows us to share Master's blessings, which always enhances our own and others' sense of well being, and might even help us to heal ourselves and be less prone to physical discomfort. ♥
References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin

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I spent most of Tuesday trying to make sense of Watford's decision to replace their head coach after only eight days. The logic behind it, whether it was the right or wrong decision – my opinion changed several times throughout the day. But one belief remained the same, one view didn't alter; the treatment of Billy McKinlay was unacceptable.
Four head coaches in 37 days grabbed most of the headlines and that is why Watford will almost certainly be mocked by supporters of other clubs for some time to come. But, with three of those four changes almost inevitable, it has somewhat masked the real story; which is that someone has been removed from their job after just over a week in charge because their employer has seemingly had a change of heart.
Stories evolve as more information comes to light and opinions change accordingly. But unless there is more to this story than what is currently available in the public domain, handing a hugely-respected coach his first managerial position, after working ten years to reach this point, only to then take it away from him a week later because you have changed your mind, is simply not right.
If McKinlay was in the wrong - for example if he had applied for another job, ie the Fulham manager's position, or had a training ground bust-up with someone - then fair enough. Even if McKinlay was not the right fit for the Pozzos' sporting director-head coach model and he didn't want to continue, then that could be understandable.
However, for the club's reason to be that he was not experienced enough, eight days after he was deemed to be ideal, is a farcical situation which portrays the club and its owners very badly.
But it is the complete disregard for the club's public image and the audacity of owner Gino Pozzo to replace a head coach a week after hiring him because the owner believes it is the right thing to do which, bizarrely, is the overriding positive to come from this incredible situation.
It is this point which had me questioning my own outrage at McKinlay's treatment.
Pozzo has been incredibly brave. He has accepted he will be ridiculed by the national media and that his actions on Monday and Tuesday will hang over his head for the foreseeable future. But he did what he thought was right for the club, regardless.
So was the decision to replace McKinlay the wrong one?
If the owner believes it will increase the club's chances of promotion and avoid problems at a more crucial time of the season then you could argue no.
So was the decision to employ McKinlay the wrong one?
When you look at his CV and what had been wrong at the club previously then you could argue no.
And in those few paragraphs you can see the dilemma which was swirling around my head as I jumped from one phone to the other on Tuesday; each time hearing a different insight which clouded the matter even further.
After much deliberation and several re-writes of this article, I came to a conclusion (which could well be outdated by the time it is published). I believe the club's owner and/or senior staff must have seen something during McKinlay's first week which concerned them and had them worried their automatic promotion chances may be hampered.
I use the word 'them' because in Pozzo's statement on the club website he said: "I fully support and endorse the view from our technical staff" that a more experienced head coach was needed, which suggests he had received advice that McKinlay should be replaced from others.
Pozzo's explanation that "an experienced head coach with a winning pedigree is of primary importance to help ensure the success we are all striving for" may well be the reason the former Fulham coach was replaced by Slavisa Jokanovic but it seems too simplistic.
Pozzo has stood by his head coaches in the past at Watford. Gianfranco Zola had not won in nine matches and had lost his last five consecutive home games before he resigned and Beppe Sannino was allowed to continue over the summer despite the club's horrific finish to the season and some off-field problems.
So Pozzo has shown himself to be a patient and rational thinker in the past. The idea that he just had a change of heart is difficult to accept, unless he has seen or heard something which had him worried.
McKinlay was someone Watford suggested to Oscar Garcia when he, and the club, were looking to hire a British coach and the Hornets' hierarchy deemed him to be a worthy replacement for Oscar should he decide to resign further down the line due to his health concerns, which he did on Monday, September 29 – shocking everyone at the club.
The announcement McKinlay was to be promoted from first team coach to the top job came just hours after Oscar had resigned. The 45-year-old then addressed the media that afternoon. It seemed incredibly rushed and that isn't the Pozzo style. They almost always have replacements for their head coaches lined up to try to minimise disruption when they do depart.
So I believe the logic was they had considered the prospect of McKinlay taking over in the future whilst Oscar was recovering from his health problems and when Oscar did stun the club by resigning just hours after appearing in the team photo at Vicarage Road, it was a simple decision to promote the then first-team coach.
The idea that last week's appointment of McKinlay was just a quick, rash decision seems unlikely considering the personality and track record of Pozzo.
With one win and a draw in his first two matches in charge, results could not be blamed for the Scot being replaced.
Of course there is a chance Pozzo simply changed his mind but, even with automatic promotion being paramount this season, personally I don't see it.
Pozzo is a man who was educated at one of the world's most prestigious universities, Harvard. He is a hugely impressive individual and, by all accounts, is a very level-headed and thoughtful person.
The idea that he would just change his mind on a whim is very difficult to believe. Everything he has done in the past has been based on logic, even if it has not worked out eventually. The decision to hire and replace McKinlay in the space of eight days is the first significant chink in his armour as far as Watford are concerned.
Which is why I believe something must have triggered the decision. A disagreement on how the club will move forward, McKinlay's contract (which hadn't been agreed), player recruitment, tactical decisions made during the two matches he was in charge, an unwillingness to conform to the Pozzos' all-inclusive model - the list of potential reasons is endless.
One thing which isn't in any doubt is that Watford are in a much stronger position on and off the field following the Pozzos' takeover in 2012. They have earned a level of trust.
Gino Pozzo has made his decision based on what he believes is best for Watford in the long-term –rightly or wrong - and if promotion is secured in May then you could argue he will be vindicated.
But unless more information comes to light which alters the landscape considerably, what won't change is my view that Billy McKinlay was treated disgracefully by Watford Football Club.


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Middleton Christmas è un film del 2020 diretto da Dale Fabrigar.

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In una piccola città, Alana D'Angelo, la preside del liceo, e la sua vivace figlia adolescente Samantha organizzano un concerto durante le festività natalizie per salvare la scuola con l'aiuto del nuovo addetto alla manutenzione, il veterano dell'esercito Johnny, e del suo tranquillo figlio Max. Quando, in seguito ad un incidente d'auto, Samantha si ritrova in pericolo di vita, Alana chiede aiuto a Johnny e Max prende una decisione disperata che legherà per sempre le loro famiglie.

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Uncork'd Entertainment ha distribuito il film video on demand su internet il 28 ottobre 2020 e lo ha poi distribuito anche in DVD dal 3 novembre 2020.

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F. H. LEWY, M.D.; HEINRICH KOBRAK, M.D.
Numerous attempts have been made to determine the physical facts underlying auditory function in man and in animals. So far, none of the theories suggested have succeeded in explaining satisfactorily all clinical and experimental observations.


Nominations are now open for the 2019 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work.
This year, the Youth Awards will launch during the same week as International Youth Day; an annual celebration of the role of young people as essential partners in change across the world.
The year's theme is 'Safe Spaces for Youth'; a vital resource which ensures their dignity and safety in society and allows young people to continue making valued contributions to development work particularly in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
And Zambia's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency Mr. Muyeba Chikonde has called on all young Zambians to take advantage of this opportunity and participate in the awards.
Young people aged 15-29from Commonwealth member countries whose development work will be contributing to showcase good practice young people are doing throughout the Commonwealth and helping to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are eligible to apply for theawards.
There will be four finalists per Commonwealth region with the top entry receiving the Regional Winner Award and the top regional winner receiving the Pan Commonwealth award and to be named the Commonwealth Young Person of the year.
The 16 Regional finalists and the Pan Commonwealth Winner will each receive a grant, trophy and a certificate. The 4 Regional Winners will be invited to receive their awards at an official ceremony in London, United Kingdom during Commonwealth Week in March 2019.
Award winners are strongly profiled during Commonwealth Week, and throughout the subsequent year can be invited to participate in decision making meetings or events based on their area of development work.
Nominees must have been engaged in development work for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity; they must be Commonwealth citizens, and the development work focusing on the SDGs must be taking place in a Commonwealth member country.
Nominees should not be older than 29 on 31 December of the award year; and Award Winners must agree to take part in publicity generated by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Youth Council.
The nomination process is via an online website platform only at: https://commonwealth- youthexcellence.awardsplatform.com/.Self-nomination is permitted and application close by 31stOctober 2018.
Persons making nominations are required to provide details about him/herself; details about the person they are nominating; the development area in which the nominee's work falls; why they believe the nominee deserves the award; a description of the development work and how it makes a positive difference the lives of others; how winning the award will make a difference to the work of their nominee.
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Your likelihood of getting in a car accident goes up.
Your hunger hormones become unbalanced to the point where you always feel hungry, crave carbs and eat more.
Your mood is low and it can feel like depression.
Your muscle recovery from workouts is impaired so you feel sore if you worked out the day before.
Your problem-solving skills are impaired, so issues that typically feel like nuisances can feel completely overwhelming.
The Cleveland Clinic suggests that adults aged 26 to 64 need 7 to 9 hours a night. Anything less can cause the impairments I just mentioned or worse, over time it can cause brain damage.
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If you're not sleeping enough or getting enough quality sleep, you're setting yourself up for problems with your diet, your ability to cope with stress and your general happiness levels. So unless you're a big fan of being cranky pants all day (which I'm so not), then you have to make sleep priority numero uno. No excuses!!
One of my primary goals in life is to get 8 hours of sleep a night.
I know that might sound strange to hear, but it's a foundational habit that not only serves my general happiness and ability to do great work, but it also keeps me lean and happy.
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I'm with you all the way. Gotta get those ZZZ's otherwise I'm a trainwreck or just incredible hard to be around because I 'm so fussy (and that's putting it mildly). I liked learning about the leptin and ghrenlin though. Very interesting. Thanks.


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Q: Filter a list using tail recursion I am having a real tough time with tail recursion...
My current function filters out values less than 'n' from list 'l'
def filter(n: Int, l: List): List = l match {
   case Nil => Nil
   case hd :: tl => {
     if (hd < n) filter(n, tl)
     else hd :: filter(n, tl)
   }
}

When using large lists, this causes the stack to overflow.
Can someone please help me understand how to convert this to a tail recursive function?
Thanks for any input!

A: This is usually done with a helper function that accumulates the results. filterR has an additional parameter acc that we add values that are greater than n to.
def filter(n: Int, l: List[Int]): List[Int] = {
  @scala.annotation.tailrec
  def filterR(n: Int, l: List[Int], acc: List[Int]): List[Int] =  l match {
    case Nil => acc
    case hd :: tl if(hd < n) => filterR(n, tl, acc)
    case hd :: tl            => filterR(n, tl, hd :: acc)
  }
  filterR(n, l, List[Int]())
}

With the suggestion from @jwvh:
@scala.annotation.tailrec
def filter(n: Int, l: List[Int], acc: List[Int] = List[Int]()): List[Int] =  l match {
   case Nil => acc.reverse
   case hd :: tl if(hd < n) => filter(n, tl, acc)
   case hd :: tl            => filter(n, tl, hd :: acc)
}

A: @Brian's answer is nice but it reverses the input list. That's generally not the intended behaviour.
@jwvh's recommendation is pass the accumulator in a 3rd parameter to the function but that leaks private API to public API.
Either solution would necessitate reversing the accumulator before returning the answer – effectively iterating thru your input list twice. That's an insane implementation, especially considering you're trying to implement this to facilitate large lists.
Consider this tail-recursive implementation which does not expose private API and does not require the accumulator to be reversed after filtering.

disclaimer: this is the first scala procedure I have ever written. Feedback on any implementation style or detail is welcomed.

def filter(n: Int, xs: List[Int]): List[Int] = {
  @scala.annotation.tailrec
  def aux(k: List[Int] => List[Int], xs: List[Int]): List[Int] = xs match {
    case Nil => k(Nil)
    case x :: xs if (x < n) => aux(k, xs)
    case x :: xs            => aux((rest: List[Int]) => k(x :: rest), xs)
  }
  aux(identity, xs)
}

filter(5, List(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0)))
// => List(5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

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Why do we need tracing?
Why we are not using tracing?
Introducing the concept of tracing in distributed systems.
Distributed tracing is a method used to profile and monitor applications. It helps pinpoint where failures occur and what causes poor performance. It is also called as distributed request tracing.
Why do we need distributed tracing?
Let's take the example of an E-commerce website.
Given below is the architecture of a monolithic e-commerce app with User management, Order management, Inventory management, etc.
In a monolithic application, tracing can help to debug and analyze the performance of the application since the request coming to the app is processed in one location.
Now, let's consider a refactoring of the whole monolithic app to different microservices.
After a while to increase sales, we require to add a recommendation engine.
Soon after integrating the recommendation engine the system starts slowing down. At this point, we can easily say the culprit is the recommendation engine since it has been recently added but what about the existing systems. We do not have a mechanism to identify the bottlenecks. The immediate action would be to collect the request and response metrics in each service.
Why are we not using distributed tracing?
It is very complex and time-consuming to implement distributed tracing in a project.
Requires a lot of change if we plan to change a distributed tracing implementation from one vendor to other.
Tracing semantics must not be language dependent.
OpenTracing is an API specification which overcomes the aforementioned limitations and makes the integration of distributed tracing seamless within microservices. Jaeger is one implementation of OpenTracing.
Jaeger is developed in Go by Uber for solving their distributed tracing requirements. It is inspired by Dapper and OpenZipkin. It has instrumentation libraries for all popular languages.
Before going forward, let's discuss two important concepts span and trace.
A span represents an individual unit of work done in a distributed system. It contains an operation name, start time and end time of the operation.
A trace is a data execution path through the system. It can be thought of as a directed acyclic graph of spans.
Here in the above figure, we can see that the Service 1 - span is spread horizontally and under the same, there are spans from the same as well as different services performing different operations. A trace is a combination of all the spans from different services.
The application HotROD comprises of frontend service, route service, customer service and driver service and it has MySQL and Redis as a data store. We can see the dependency graph of the system below.
We have four customers, and by clicking one of the four buttons we summon a cab to arrive at the customer's location. Once a request for a cab is sent to the backend, it responds with the cab's license plate number and the expected time of arrival, which we can visualize in the app which will look similar to the image given below.
Now, you can go to the Jaeger UI and explore how the request made above is flowing from one service to other.
Let's zoom in and see what is happening in our MySQL span.
We can see that from looking into the span we are getting information like from where the request is coming from client or server and we can also see that what is the query which we are executing on the database and finally we have logs from the system as well. So we can say that we have enough info to analyse and debug our system.
Provides a UI to visualize the request flowing to different services which provide details like time being consumed between the calls.
It helps in debugging and improving the system.
It helps in easily finding the real cause of an issue.


Another ex-classmate of Budiman SMS Muar class of 1986 was here in town so it was time for another dinner date. It was Kacang Pool Haji this time, the food he had requested the last time we met. So went to this stall beside the Larkin Bomba (Fire Station), and sat and chatted for almost 1½ hours but there would still more things to gossip about.
Thanks Mr. Shamsul Akmal Shamsuddin for the time and company. Please inform me earlier next time when your are coming to JB.


Leitrim-Roscommon :: View topic - Website for calculating distance between locations??
Website for calculating distance between locations??
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: Website for calculating distance between locations??
Does anyone know if there's a website in which one can enter one location (i.e. Dublin) and a destination (i.e. Bellanagare) and get back an approximation of the distance between in miles and kilometers?
It took me a while to get the hang of it, but I was able to see the routes and distances between the places that I was searching.
Try Google Maps driving directions.


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Stefano Frascolla and Simena Bisti – Tua Rita, how choices change lives
We met Stefano and Simena from the Tua Rita estate, immersing ourselves in the beauty of the metal-rich hills of Val di Cornia and sampling the renowned wineproduced there
by Francesca Portoghese
IF THERE IS ONE PRODUCT FOR WHICH TUSCANY IS KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD, IT IS WINE. The drink has always been part of the region's DNA and can arouse a passion that goes far beyond the simple pleasure of enjoying it in the company on which the market is largely based. Today, this passion leads us to the Maremma, an area inextricably linked with wine production, and home – in the enchanting village of Suvereto – to a family whose lives were changed by it. The Tua Rita estate is in Val di Cornia, not far from the coast and located at the foot of the region's metal-rich hills. Initially created as somewhere to escape to, a place to farm the earth in a loving, family environment, it now successfully embodies an entire region and its inhabitants.
We are accompanied on our exciting trip around this estate by Stefano Frascolla and his wife Simena, the daughter of the owners Virgilio and Rita, who in 1984 bought five hectares of land just for pure pleasure. At the time the land was planted with olive trees, but the great freeze of 1985 changed its fate. The couple started the vineyard in 1988, and in the wake of the cultural awakening of the 1990s, where people began taking an interest in the value of wine, they decided to start bottling.
Collaboration with painter Raffaele De Rosa
The pairing of wine and art is epitomized by Tua Rita. The Livorno-based painter Raffaele De Rosa is a lifelong family friend, and two years after the first bottling he gave them a gift: a painting that became the sticker for the firm's bottles.
Stefano, somebody once said that wine does not come from the earth; instead, it is part of human culture, where each bottle contains the personality of its producer. To what extent is this true?
Our wines contain a combination of the characteristics of an entire family. The creative flair of my mother-in-law Rita, who gave the company its name and has always encouraged us to diversify our work; the meticulous nature of her husband, who had an excellent eye for detail; and my work, based on our distribution strategy and expanding the markets we serve. Then there is my wife Simena, who joined the company after a brilliant legal career, identifying everyone's potential and creating the balance we need for our work.
Each region has its own identity to defend and promote. How much of Tuscany is there in your wines?
Our wines contain not only all of Tuscany but all of Suvereto too. We believe strongly that one of the most important features of a wine is its local nature. For a wine to be distinctive, it must express something of the land it comes from, regardless of the type of grape or production process. Wine takes on value when it manages to represent its local area.
Sese, Tua Rita's passito
In 2012, Stefano and Simena, who love the island of Pantelleria and its passito (straw wine), decided to buy two hectares of land and started producing their own version. As they didn't know much about the land or vineyards there, they asked a local wine expert and winery to help them with the production process. At the moment they produce around 1,500 bottles a year, and the label features another gift from painter Raffaele De Rosa.
Simena, what are the characteristics of your wines?
In our work, we let nature decide the timescales; nothing can be forced. I think the definition of good wine is one where you want to drink more once you get to the end of the bottle, whether it is a prestigious vintage or an entry-level wine. This is what guides the choices we make in our vine cultivation and wine production, as well as ensuring our wine is always elegant and paying attention to detail. Our region has a tradition of quality wine dating back around 90 years, but we need to look forward, seeking out and researching wine-production and grape-growing methods that allow us to respect the land and highlight aspects of the wine that have until now been neglected. In this job, you cannot always plan, and you cannot be drawn in by current fashions. Instead, you must focus on the local area, understand its messages and experiment with new approaches in response.
Tua Rita also frequently hosts discussions, tasting sessions, and cooking shows, and because of the new, surreal climate we are living in, they now have lots of virtual events in the diary. The most recent of these, organised in partnership with the Dal Cacini restaurant in Suvereto, was a social opportunity for leading journalists in the sector. They all received a box delivered to their home containing everything they needed for the tasting session and sat around a virtual table to taste the Keir Ansonica and Keir Syrah, paired with dishes created by Dal Cacini's chef Marco Ticciati.
Do you use a particular system for growing your grapes?
Our vineyard is our most valuable asset. The business is made up of the vineyard and the winery, the growers, and the market. Respect for nature guides everything we do because the vineyard is responsible for all of a product's potential. Our winery is simply a container that nurtures these qualities and ensures they remain over time. The vine cultivation aspect is more important than the wine production which, although supported by some important measures, aims to keep things simple. We grow our grapes sustainably, and from 2007 to 2020 our company was certified organic. We continue to produce organically now, although we have distanced ourselves from the label in terms of the regulations, due to various parameters that get in the way of sustainability. The area in which our vineyards grow is blessed with good fortune: the harvests come very early, there are few rainy periods, and in the summer the wind has a vital influence on the quality of the ripening. Our ongoing research has allowed us to change our vine cultivation methods, our approach to grape selection, and our wine-making practices over the years. We have made some important choices regarding our production involving high-density planting – we have around 9,000 plants per hectare – and these have produced sensational organoleptic results. And when we used to work with traditional tractors, we bought over-the-row tractors that compact the soil less.
Tua Rita's wines
Redigaffi: a 100% Merlot from a very early harvest, aged in new barrels for 15-20 months depending on the vintage. Average production: 13,000 bottles.
Per sempre: Syrah is the top grape variety in the Alta Maremma region, highly influenced by the climate and particularly the land. A wine with an excellent structure. Average production: 3,500 bottles.
Giusto di Notri: The first wine Tua Rita produced. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc varieties give it excellent aging potential (20 months in wood). Average production: 35,000 bottles.
Perlato del bosco: a Sangiovese that epitomises Tuscany. Although the coast is not suitable for Sangiovese grapes, which need longer ripening seasons, Suvereto is one of the warmest parts of Tuscany, promoting quick ripening times. Average production: 40,000 bottles.
Rosso dei Notri: one of the winery's most important wines, created from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah grapes. Average production: 150,000 bottles.
Keir Rosso and Keir Bianco: two wines derived from interesting experiments using amphorae (two-handled clay jars), combining an ancient way of making wine with modern knowledge. Average production: 2,500 and 2,000 bottles respectively.
Where do you sell your wines?
We are present in 70 different markets – diversification is our strong point. When Giorgio Pinchiorri [ed.: the owner and founder of the Enoteca Pinchiorri restaurant in Florence] came to meet us and tasted our wines, and in particular the Redigaffi, he asked us for the exclusive distribution rights. Of course, it was a great honour to be asked, but we had to refuse because we have always believed that to succeed you need to diversify. Entering lots of different markets is a tiring process: you have to work out what the demand is like for Italian wine and understand every small obstacle. Up to now, we have done best on the traditional markets, with the backing of a large number of professionals from the sector, where achieving success is highly rewarding.
Tua Rita's wines have received numerous prizes: which ones are you most proud of?
It's true: as Tua Rita has grown as a company, it has achieved many milestones, both big and small. Our proudest moment was receiving 100 points from Robert Parker, the all-time leading wine critic who creates the official lists of the best wines from all over the world and decides the fate of the professional wine market. This award, which every producer dreams of receiving, came in 2002 for the 2000 vintage of Redigaffi and helped spread the word about our brand. We are also particularly proud to have been included in Liv-ex, the London International Vintners Exchange, a wine marketplace based in London and the most reputable global benchmark for valuations.
The winery uses organic methods in its vineyards, which allow the plants to build their own natural defences.
The tangible legacy that Virgilio left you can be seen in front of our eyes and glasses on tables all over the world. But what is his intangible legacy?
His intangible legacy is the essential role that respecting nature plays in our business and our unique approach to problem-solving. Virgilio had the strength and temerity to make choices that disregarded logic, based purely on instinct.
(Stefano Frascolla and Simena Bisti – Tua Rita, how choices change lives – Barchemagazine.com – June 2021)
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Michigan NCT Day 12: Rock River Falls to Valley Spur
by Melanie McManus | Jul 12, 2020 | Hiking, Michigan, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals | 0 comments
Today's destination was Valley Spur. Since yesterday was a tough day, we all slept in this morning until 6:30. What a luxury! But once we awoke, we quickly packed up and got into our own cars so we could each drop one car at the Rock River Falls trailhead.
Oh my goodness, the access road in (six miles/9.7 km) was SO bad. It was rocky and full of potholes and water. Luckily, we had Ed's old car, not my newer one. Once Amy and Bruce arrived, we were off.
Heading Back East to Valley Spur
The first six or so miles (=10 km) were on that access road that we drove in on, and then along a paved one. There were some annoying mosquitoes that caused us to don bug nets, but nothing bad at all. I'm so thankful we've been lucky in that regard.
Soon we were in the Hiawatha National Forest. We had maybe 12 miles (19.3 km) through the forest. The terrain alternated from mildly rolling hills to a lot of tough, steep climbs. While it wasn't hot out (temps hit the upper 60s F./20s C), it still felt hot at times. Luckily, there was a breeze on and off.
Strange Find on the Trail
The one curiosity of the day was stumbling upon this weird thing in the forest. It was a perfectly circular depression in the earth with a perfect rectangle cut into the circle's center. There were some logs across the opening. Was it a grave? Old root cellar? WHAT?! I'm asking folks on the NCT Facebook pages.
With 3.5 miles (5.6 km) left, we all felt beat and the bottoms of our feet hurt. When we were almost at the end of the trail, there was a huge muddy/wet area to cross on logs, and then we hit a false ending – a road that we thought was the trailhead, but it was a few minutes shy of it. That was frustrating. But we made it to Valley Spur!
On the way back to our motel, the Holiday Inn Express, Ed and I stopped to see Wagner Falls (pretty).
Back at our lodging, Ed did laundry while I finished up a work story. Then we had pizza with the Eckerts. It was so good! But food always tastes extra wonderful when you're hiking.
It's weird to be in a motel during COVID. Everyone has face masks.
Total NCT miles to date: 974.9 (1,569 km)
Total NCT miles to go: 3,625.1 (5,834 km)
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Yahoo Travel spoke to Shawn Kathleen, a former flight attendant and founder of PassengerShaming.com, to find out what your flight attendant is just not allowed to do for you. Thanks to Mark for passing along, top 5 below and the complete list over at their site.
1. Give you any kind of medication – Nope, your flight attendant can't even give you an aspirin. They're not allowed according to regulations, explains Kathleen. There may be some meds on board that they can release to a medical doctor in case of an emergency, she explains, but for a regular Joe on an average flight, if you need an Advil, you have to bring your own.
2. Stow your bag for you – And here you thought it was their job to do stuff like this. Nope. Flight attendants are actually not permitted to lift your bags because it causes too many injuries — a huge worker's comp issue. "The rule is, if you can't lift it into the overhead bin yourself, check it," says Kathleen. A flight attendant can help you push your bag further into the bin once it's up there or help you close the door, but that's about it.
3. Call ahead to hold a connecting flight – People ask all the time, says Kathleen, but "it's not going to happen." And they can't ask the captain to make a call either.
4. Have a cocktail with you – It's not you, it's them. "We're not allowed to drink even a drop of alcohol when we're working," says Kathleen. "Just like the pilot can't drink, neither can the flight attendants. We're randomly tested, because our job is to keep you safe."
5. Accept a cash tip the first time you offer – Or often the second. But the third time might be the charm. Though rules vary with airlines, it's often the case that you have to offer multiple times before a flight attendant is permitted to accept cash. However, they are usually allowed to receive gifts. "Everyone appreciates a box of chocolates or a Starbucks card," says Kathleen.
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Mark January 8, 2015 - 6:53 pm
There's a 6, but it isn't usually discussed in polite company 🙂
Andy January 8, 2015 - 9:21 pm
One time I had diarrhea and was grateful for the pepto one flight attendant gave me. Even if it was apparently against their rules
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I was on a United flight from SFO to ICN a couple weeks ago and our flight was three hours delayed leaving SFO; as we were approaching ICN, the captain made an announcement saying that he had called ahead to make sure people with connecting flights would be taken care of. Based on how he had been keeping the passengers in the loop during the delays at SFO and his announcements throughout the flight, he didn't seem like the kind of guy that would lie.
So I'm confused. Can they call ahead or not?
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What is ironic about this story is the Westc otts are far from being the perfect family, and the community they try to conform to is just as flawed as the Westcotts themselves. A way the Westcotts try to conform to their society is by keeping secret the fact that they listen to the radio and attend musical events. This is because these activities were not something members of their community did, much less talked about. The reader knows this because Cheever says the Westcotts differed from their friends, their classmates, and their neighbors only in an interest in music. They went to a great many concerts although they never mentioned this to anyone (817). A particular instance that shows the Westcotts arent the perfect family and the society they try to conform to is just as imperfect, is the fight between the Osborns. This shows the Westcotts community is flawed because Mr. Osborn is overheard being an abusive husband. Irene tells Jim Mr. Osborns beating his wife Theyve been quarreling, and now hes hitting her (822). This in cident also causes the Westcotts to question the perfection of their own marriage, and Jim and Irene end up having a disagreement about dishonesty. And it is widely accepted that dishonesty and physical abuse are not qualities of a perfect marriage. Another way it is shown that the Westcotts are not flawless is when Jim makes his enraged speech to Irene. This speech entails how hes sick of her addiction to the radio and disgusted about her stealing jewelry and money from her sister and about the nonchalant manner in which she went to have an abortion (824). Even her coat is symbolic in showing the true nature of the Westcotts. Irenes coat was of fitch skins, dyed to resemble mink (817). The fact that the coat was dyed to resemble something of higher status than it really was can be used as a metaphor to describe the Westcotts nature they were one way when presenting themselves to society (high class and socially conscientious, like the coat and the Westcotts marriage both appeared), and another way when they were in the privacy of their own home (not well made, like the coat and how their marriage really was).


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La Fontaine Academy, Bromley
La Fontaine Academy, ...
London Borough of Bromley
Liddon Road,
BR1 2SQ
Demolition, Enabling-Works, Strip-Out
As part of a large refurbishment project, Goody Demolition Ltd. were contracted to work in conjunction with principal contractor, Kier Construction Southern, to deliver a phased enabling package at La Fontaine Academy in Bromley. This comprised removal of a number of unsympathetic additions, in order to restore the original architectural splendour of the building and its pre-eminence in its surroundings.
DELIVERING THE PROJECT
Working alongside Kier, we were responsible for the asbestos removal, soft strip, design and installation of a complex temporary works package, 'cut and carve' segregation works, removal of ground bearing slabs and associated hard landscaping as well as the removal of foundations and subterranean obstructions to a depth of 3m below existing ground level.
Challenges overcome
With the site being located within a predominantly residential area, and coupled with the requirement for a number of critical elements to be executed during term time within a live school environment, this project presented a number of significant challenges including the following:
Temporary Works
As certain elements of the building adjacent to our works were to be retained, we were required to design, install and maintain a series of complex temporary works packages, to ensure the integrity of the adjacent structures.
Working in a live school environment
Our works were undertaken during term-time, as such the academy remained fully-operational throughout. Therefore, we ensured that the pupils, staff and visitors to the school were protected at all times from potential debris, and were exposed as little as possible to noise, vibration or particulate matter. We initially conducted background analysis to establish baseline noise, dust and vibration levels, prior to installing monitoring stations along the site perimeter.
To minimise dust, we implemented robust dust suppression methods including use of 'dust busters' and 'moto fog' systems. Non-percussive hydraulic demolition techniques were used wherever practical to reduce noise and vibration. We also further reduced noise using our innovative tool noise dampening system. We also published and distributed regular bulletins for both the school faculty and local residents, which included both progress updates and notifications of planned noisy works.
Project outcome
Working collaboratively with Kier Construction throughout the project, we maintained good relations with the school and its staff and pupils. All efforts were made to minimise the impact our works had on the Academy, which was especially important as our involvement occurred during term time. The building remained fully operational throughout the contract duration, and we mitigated noise, dust and vibration through effective environmental management procedures and the use of modern plant and vehicles. This project was delivered to program, within budget, without incident and with only minimal adverse comment from the school faculty and local residents.
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The Classic cape is one of the Capes of Distinction and can only be worn by members who have visited . The cape is all black with the original RuneScape logo on it and comes with a pixelated emote. It is sold by Iffie at Thessalia's Fine Clothes shop located in Varrock. Talk to Iffie about what she is knitting with at least 50, 000 coins in your inventory. If you die, this item will turn to 50, 000 coins.
Mod Mark released a statement in the, saying "That winning veteran cape design will soon be available to all players who have had a RuneScape account for at least five years. Joining it is the Classic cape, for all of those who have at some point logged into RuneScape Classic on their account."
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Analysis: Law School Probe's End May Mean Closer Scrutiny for College
By Noah J. Delwiche and Ivan B. K. Levingston, Crimson Staff Writers January 14, 2015
Now that the U.S. Department of Education's investigation into Harvard Law School's compliance with Title IX has concluded, the government's ongoing probe at the College may focus more specifically on the undergraduate school's own handling of sexual harassment, rather than the University's central approach to the issue, according to members of the student group that requested the investigation.
After a years-long probe, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found the Law School in violation of anti-sex discrimination law Title IX late last month, and Harvard administrators agreed to make several changes to the University's new central sexual harassment policy to comply with the law. But despite that agreement, a second investigation—this time into Harvard College's compliance with Title IX—is still underway, meaning that the government has another chance to assess Harvard's handling of sexual assault.
Members of the student activist group that filed the complaint that prompted the College investigation, Our Harvard Can Do Better, suggest that the outstanding probe will focus on the College specifically.
Jessica R. Fournier '17 and Emily M. Fox-Penner '17, organizers for Our Harvard Can Do Better, have met with OCR investigators several times about the case. In their conversations with them, according to Fournier, OCR said the College investigation's central focus would be on matters specific to the College, rather than the University's new central policy. OCR evaluated that University-wide policy last month in its resolution agreement with the Law School.
Although all of Harvard's schools follow the same central sexual harassment policy and complaints against students across the University currently go through the same central investigation process, each individual school is responsible for crafting their own procedures for disciplining students who violate the policy.
Fox-Penner said OCR had indicated that it would examine academic accommodations offered by the College and the roles of deans in the Houses and other House administrators as part of the College investigation. Fox-Penner said OCR said it also would evaluate the Faculty of Arts and Sciences' school-specific Title IX procedures, which govern the College. The final version of the FAS procedures has not yet been implemented.
"We've heard a lot from OCR generally that the timeline for the Law School complaint does affect our timeline and what they're focusing on," Fournier said.
Denise Horn, an assistant press secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, wrote in an emailed statement that OCR's determination of compliance and any resolution agreement with the College would "necessarily involve" analyzing how Harvard's University-wide Title IX policy and procedures are implemented. She declined to comment on further aspects of the ongoing investigation.
University spokesperson Jeff Neal did not respond to a request for comment on the ongoing College investigation.
Experts say that the Law School resolution agreement will likely have broader implications for OCR's separate investigation into the College, although pinpointing specific effects could be difficult given the unpredictable nature of OCR investigations.
There is not much precedence for how OCR handles two concurrent investigations or resolution agreements underway at individual schools within one individual university, according to S. Daniel Carter, the director of 32 National Campus Safety Initiative, a group that advises colleges on campus safety issues.
"This is a very unique situation," Carter said.
A move by OCR to hone in on specific details at the College could be a way for investigators to indicate that they are addressing specific concerns raised by the original complainants, rather than broader University issues, said Peter F. Lake '81, a professor at Stetson University College of Law who specializes in higher education law. He said this is a growing trend for Title IX investigations.
"They're coming in with more targeted approaches to investigations that they're willing to share," Lake said.
Although Lake said the course of an OCR investigation is hard to predict, he said that it would make sense for OCR to examine factors unique to the College, such as the House system, and how they relate to accommodations the College can provide to complainants during an investigation.
"I think that's going to draw their interest, because it really isn't the most common way to manage student life or even academic issues," Lake said, referring to Harvard's undergraduate residential system.
Lake said a focus on factors specific to the College could also allow the government to clarify how colleges should interpret new Title IX guidelines it released last spring, which discussed the role of academic accommodations and what OCR called "responsible employees." Although the ongoing investigation involves only Harvard, materials OCR releases as part of the investigation could show other schools how they ought to interpret the federal recommendations, Lake said.
"Harvard may be the guinea pig in this one," Lake said.
—Staff writer Noahr J. Delwiche can be reached at noah.delwiche@thecrimson.com. Follow him on Twitter @ndelwiche.
—Staff writer Ivan B. K. Levingston can be reached at Ivan.Levingston@thecrimson.com. Follow him on Twitter @IvanLevingston.
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Q: How to find Image contains specif image/Logo I have image with size of 36*36 it's logo of company .every time my app capture image, I want to find is that logo is available. if its available need to find it coordinates in the image. Guide me in right direction

A: You could do the following:

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*Feature Detection on your logo

*Feature Detection on your image

*Match feature descriptors

*Compute a good homography with RANSAC (assuming the logo is planar)

*Logo is found when number of inliers is above a threshold

*The coordinates of the logo in the new image can be found by projecting a rectangle with your homography
EDIT:
This tutorial has some sample code: http://opencv-python-tutroals.readthedocs.io/en/latest/py_tutorials/py_feature2d/py_feature_homography/py_feature_homography.html

A: Use template maching with rescale of image: http://docs.opencv.org/2.4/doc/tutorials/imgproc/histograms/template_matching/template_matching.html
For example you run template maching for a image at original resolution and for 3 - 4 rescale with 1.1 and for 3 - 4 rescale with 0.9.
Resize: http://docs.opencv.org/2.4/modules/imgproc/doc/geometric_transformations.html#resize


This 'Conán' Leather Wallet is engraved with a Celtic Eternal Knot, symbol of unity and time without end.
Open this Irish Wallet to see a handy flip-over section with 3 credit card slots and a picture window on the other side for Drivers Licence/ID or favourite photo. There are a further 6 credit card slots and a double slot for cash and receipts.
This black leather wallet is inspired by Conán the Brave, who was a member of the Fianna (ancient warriors of Ireland),. This Conán leather wallet is a quality leather wallet made in Cork, Ireland.
Engraved Celtic Eternal Knot on front cover of wallet.
Total of 11 credit card slots, plus one picture window.
Double slot for cash and receipts.


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        /// The class that sent this event
        /// </summary>
        public IGesturer Provider { get; private set; }

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        {
            Provider = provider;
            Type = type;
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Despite him being an internationally wanted fugitive, LTTE's self-proclaimed leader since the killing of Velupillai Prabhakaran, Selvarasa Pathmanathan has revealed shocking details about his continuing links with top officials of international organisations and ambassadors of leading Western nations serving in Colombo.
Since he was whisked to Colombo from Malaysia via Bangkok on Thursday night after a daring seize at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday afternoon, Selvarasa a.k.a. Kumaran Pathmanathan has been under interrogation at an undisclosed location in Colombo.
According to sources, he has also revealed details of Tiger leaders still hiding among civilians in IDP camps and about leaders who had managed to escape from those camps to India and Western countries.
As to details about the massive war chest of the organisation, placed by experts at billions of dollars, KP had claimed that he was not aware of those details as Prabhakaran had entrusted those functions to other people. But he has divulged information about his LTTE links in Western countries.
However, he has confessed that the bulk of the LTTE finances had come from Switzerland, followed by UK, South Africa, Australia and Canada.
Under intense questioning, he has also confessed to heading the organisation's shipping, banking and arms dealing through a carefully selected special team.
Contrary to reports about India seeking KP's extradition over his involvement in the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, highly placed government sources said, there had been no such requests so far and even if there are in the future, before acceding to any such requests, the LTTE's new self-proclaimed leader would first have to face the judicial system here for the crimes he has committed against Sri Lanka.
Sleuths who are grilling him have yet to obtain information about Tiger weapon procurement details, its international links, payment procedures, and even its shipping network.
They are also said to be particularly interested in finding out details about all his movements in the last two months since the crushing of the organisation militarily in the Wanni, especially how he had made wide ranging links with the rival group that challenged his leadership role and then finally brought about a settlement with them last month, after protracted negotiations.
Under the new unified dispensation, KP was to be "Thalaimai Seyalar" (Chief Secretary/Secretary General) and head of the organisation.