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How has the real estate industry stepped up safety during COVID-19?
ShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr This post is currently collecting data… COVID-19 is changing the way we do business and how we handle our personal lives. This year, we've seen both a global pandemic and record high home sales. How has the real estate industry adjusted to ensure their clients' safety and peace of mind during the homebuying process?In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the safety precautions and alternate approaches to in-person meetings real estate professionals have adopted to facilitate safe transactions during the current health crisis.Going VirtualDigital technology has been one of our strongest allies this year. If we had encountered the coronavirus 25 years ago, there's no telling where we would be today. Fortunately, living in the digital age has armed us with solutions for nearly every problem we've been faced with this year. Transitioning to working from home, helping our kids attend virtual classes, ordering curbside pickup, and shopping online have resulted in consumers across all demographics being far more comfortable navigating digital landscapes. This is placeholder text continue reading » read more
3. Loud thinking: Smart tourism
Digitization is a term that will certainly mark the tourism sector in the coming years, all under the imperative of smart tourism or Tourism 2.0. The current situation in tourism leads many tourism entities, as well as organizations concerned with tourism, to revise their strategies, see how to invest smarter in the future and infrastructure. Thus, our tourism needs to undergo a certain transformation in order to use its potentials and resources more wisely. ZOOM Event – 3. LOUD THINKING – Smart Tourism by HrTurizam But we are often unaware of what digitalization of tourism itself means? What are these processes? What are the concrete examples and implications of digitalisation of tourism? How can digitalization help us in business, be it a hotel, an apartment or a destination? Although in Croatia we cannot boast too much about the digitalization of our tourism, except for positive individual examples, and not unfortunately destination ones, we are still the first in the world in one digital process. And this is the well-known eVisitor system. Great start, but as the saying goes: One swallow doesn't make spring. All these issues, as well as many others, will be opened through 3. Loud thinking Smart tourism that will take place 19.5. at 11am via Zoom and FB Live, where our interlocutors will be Ivan Ilijašić, director and founder of Orioly i Goran Mrvoš from Infosit. Together we must be part of a new tourist paradigm and digital transformation, so that we can build a better and smarter Croatian tourist story. Because a destination is not made up of one subject, but we are all a destination. We want to demystify this story a bit and see what smart tourism is, how small tourism companies can use technology and improve their business, but also how destinations can finally simply launch their content and better represent it to the local and global market and how to do it. include those who actually work in tourism. One of the goals is to show how to simply start building a smart tourism strategy and how a strategy can be developed that can yield results in shorter periods. Expect examples from practice, both from Croatia and abroad, and how we can apply the same ourselves. read more
EU looking to ramp-up production of COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
Germany has only a few hundred doses of COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir, Health Minister Jens Spahn told European Union lawmakers on Monday, saying he was working to ensure the drug could be produced in Europe.The European Commission, the EU executive arm, said on Monday it was discussing ways of ramping up the production capacity of Gilead Sciences Inc, the US company that produces remdesivir, the only drug granted a conditional marketing authorization by the EU for its use in COVID-19 patients."We do not have a huge inventory now, (it's) a few hundred doses that we have," Spahn said at a video-conference hearing organized by the European Parliament. Germany is the EU's largest country and currently holds the EU presidency. Last week Spahn said Germany had sufficient reserves of remdesivir to treat the limited number of COVID-19 patients the country currently has.He said boosting the drug's availability in Europe was not only a matter of acquiring doses from the company, but also of moving production to Europe.Concerns over the availability of the drug increased after the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said last week it had secured nearly all supplies of remdesivir over the next three months.A spokesman for the European Commission told Reuters that on Monday the EU executive had talks with Gilead about its production capacity, but declined to elaborate as discussions were confidential. Last week Brussels said it was in talks with Gilead to obtain doses of remdesivir for the 27 European Union countries.Spahn urged Gilead to guarantee sufficient supplies to Europe."We expect from an international company like Gilead that you cannot just wish for access to the EU market and high prices for other products. I also expect supplies to Europe and into the European Union," he told lawmakers.Spahn said he had discussed the matter with the US health secretary and with Gilead.France's drugs regulator told Reuters on Monday it had taken steps with Gilead to obtain sufficient doses of remdesivir.The Netherlands' health ministry said the country had sufficient doses of the drug at the moment, and Gilead had agreed to increase supplies in the near future. Topics : read more
Investigators Searching For Answers In Aurora Shooting
AURORA, Ind. – Detectives are continuing to piece together an incident that led to one man being shot in Aurora.The victim was shot Wednesday night and taken to Dearborn County Hospital before being aircared to University Hospital in Cincinnati. The victim was treated and released as the injury is not considered life-threatening.According to the Dearborn County Register, authorities found evidence that is being processed at a crime lab.Police have not ruled out the possibility of the account given by the victim, alleging an attempted robbery and shooting, or the potential of a self-inflicted wound, the newspaper reports. read more
Deery Series returns to 34 Raceway for 500th event, Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights join Saturday show
Deery Brothers Summer Series top 20 point standings – 1. Andy Eckrich, Oxford, 412; 2. Joel Callahan, Dubuque, 395; 3. Matt Ryan, Davenport, 386; 4. Curt Martin, Independence, 372; 5. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, 368; 6. Joe Zrostlik, Long Grove, 357; 7. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, 345; 8. Justin Kay, Wheatland, 314; 9. Dalton Simonsen, Fairfax, 301; 10. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, 298; 11. Jeff Aikey, Cedar Falls, and Gary Webb, Blue Grass, both 267; 13. Brian Harris, Davenport, 243; 14. John Emerson, Waterloo, 227; 15. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, 203; 16. Tommy Elston, Keokuk, 196; 17. Tyler Bruening, Decorah, 187; 18. Terry Neal, Ely, and Eric Pollard, Peosta, both 163; 20. Nick Marolf, Moscow, 159. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, military and students, and free for kids 10 and under. Pit passes are $35. 34 Raceway also hosted the 300th Deery event, on Sept. 15-16 of 2006, and the 400th series event, on Sept. 2, 2012. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. The winner of Saturday's Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour feature for IMCA Modifieds, the first AMS event held at West Burlington, earns $1,541 along with a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth. A top prize of $2,000 is at stake Saturday. Eight different drivers have won the nine events held so far this season; Andy Eckrich of Oxford remains the point leader while Darrel DeFrance of Marshalltown brings his perfect attendance streak of 499 consecutive events to town. "It is hard to articulate what it means to have run 500 Deery Brothers Summer Series events spanning four different decades," said Tour Director Kevin Yoder. "It is appropriate that 34 Raceway will host it, as some of the more significant milestones in series history have taken place in West Burlington. It promises to be a special night." The 500th event in Deery Brothers Summer Series history will be held Sept. 21 at West Burlington. Touring IMCA Late Models have made 50 previous visits to 34 Raceway, including the first-ever series race on April 11, 1987. WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – A milestone 33 years in the making will be celebrated Saturday night at 34 Raceway. Five thousand dollars has been added to purses for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods. Those features pay $1,441 and $1,041 to win, respectively. Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour top 20 point standings – 1. Richie Gustin, Gilman, 276; 2. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, 242; 3. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, 226; 4. Kyle Brown, Madrid, 207; 5. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 204; 6. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 203; 7. Corey Dripps, Reinbeck, 182; 8. Brock Bauman, Eureka, Ill., 167; 9. Al Hejna, Clear Lake, 141; 10. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, 126; 11. Tim Ward, Harcourt, 125; 12. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 122; 13. Cody Bauman, Eureka, Ill., 113; 14. Ricky Thornton Jr., Adel, 107; 15. Ryan Ruter, Clear Lake, 93; 16. Todd Shute, Norwalk, 92; 17. Travis Hatcher, Honey Creek, 88; 18. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 78; 19. Jeremy Mills, Britt, 77; 20. Josh Most, Red Oak, 73. More information is available by calling 319 752-3434 and at the 34raceway.com website. The Saturday race program will be broadcast by IMCA.TV. The rescheduled Gangbusters 41 special, held in honor of the late Jim Oliver Sr., grandfather of IMCA driver John Oliver Jr., shares the Saturday card with the Deery Series and AMS Dirt Knights. Completing the program are Mach-1 Sport Compacts. read more
Northern SportMods become fourth IMCA division featured at Canyon Speedway Park
PEORIA, Ariz. – A fourth IMCA division will be featured beginning this season at Canyon Speedway Park.Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are new in 2017 at the Peoria, Ariz., venue, running each night of the Winter Challenge Series in January and the Desert Classic in February.The SportMods join sanctioned Modifieds, a Canyon staple for more than a quarter century, and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, both added last season, on regular Saturday race programs.First local track points for the SportMods, as well as the Stocks and Hobbies, will be given for Feb. 24 and 25 Desert Classic shows."With the growth of IMCA and the number of people buying cars, we felt like this would be a good time to sanction the Northern SportMods," said Canyon owner and co-promoter Doug Gabbard. "It's a win-win situation. There's definitely going to be opportunities for racing Northern SportMods in Arizona."Arizona Speedway and Central Arizona Speedway both crowned their first local track champions in the class last year. Northern SportMods will run for a fifth consecutive season at Cocopah Speedway in 2017.Gabbard purchased Canyon in 2006 and returned to a more hands-on role late in 2016 while hiring announcer Tony Steele as co-promoter.Three hundred tons of new clay were added to make the racing surface a true 3/8-mile oval, with a new track built on the inside for micro sprint and flat track motorcycle events.A busy, sometimes hectic off-season has also seen installation of elevated aluminum seating on the pit side of the track, relocation of the tech area next to the pit area and completion of a new paved road and bridge leading to the front gate."I'm a pretty big believer in consistency. I'm looking forward to getting our season rolling with the four IMCA divisions," Gabbard said. "A lot of our race teams are excited about running for points on national, regional and state levels."Modified points earned at Canyon figure toward the Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, Stock Car points in the EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region and Hobby Stock points in the Southern Region. read more
Two vehicle accident on SR 129 send one to hospital
Versailles, IN—Versailles Firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a mini-van and a dump truck with entrapment this morning. The accident occurred near the 3600 South block of S.R. 129. One person was extricated from the van and transported to the hospital.
FIFA receives bids for 2023 Women World Cup
RelatedPosts Super Eagles soar on FIFA ranking COVID-19: FIFA count cost to football Blatter faces probe in Switzerland FIFA have confirmed that they have received four different bids to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, with countries all around the world keen on continuing the success from the 2019 tournament.Held in France, the 2019 Women's World Cup was the biggest in the history of the women's game. The United States ultimately stormed to the trophy, ending what was a fantastic competition with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands.Preparations have begun for the next iteration of the tournament, and FIFA took to their official website to reveal that they had received an unprecedented amount of interest in hosting the 2023 competition.Australia and New Zealand have submitted a joint proposal, while bids have also come from Brazil, Colombia and Japan.FIFA are now set to assess all their options. Representatives will visit all five countries in the early months of 2020 to see what they have to offer, and they will then produce reports on whether that bid would be worth accepting.The FIFA Council are set to meet in Addis Ababa in June 2020, when they will review all the proposals and decide on which nation will host the competition.FIFA President Gianni Infantino admitted he was delighted with the recent growth of the women's game, and it is now up to the organisation to keep that momentum going with another eye-catching showing in 2023."France 2019 was certainly a watershed moment for women's football, and now it is FIFA's responsibility to take concrete measures to keep fostering the game's incredible growth," he said."With the FIFA Women's World Cup generating an unprecedented interest across member associations, we are ensuring that the process to select the hosts is seamless, objective, ethical and transparent."By the time the FIFA Council announces the hosts, there should be no doubt whatsoever as to why that choice was made."Maurizio Sarri Claims Cristiano Ronaldo's Style Makes it 'Difficult' to Play Him All the TimeMaurizio Sarri admits it is hard to play Cristiano Ronaldo all the time because his play style does not work well with both Paulo Dybala & Gonzalo Higuain.Tags: 2023 Women WOrld CupFIFA read more
WPB Mayor Keith James Invites You to a Town Virtual Hall
Dear West Palm Beach neighbor:I am writing to invite you to a virtual community Town Hall tonight at 5 p.m.These past few weeks have once again brought the issues of social justice, racial equity, and police/community relations to the forefront. What would victory in these areas look like for West Palm Beach?Join us for the Town Hall. We will share updates coming out of the City and community, answer your questions, and receive your comments. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public.Joining us for the Town Hall will be: Hon. Lois Frankel, U.S. Representative (FL-District 21), Hon. David Kerner, Palm Beach County Mayor, Hon. David Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, West Palm Beach Police Chief Franklin Adderley, Bishop A. J. Wright, Manifest Church Head Pastor, Patrick Franklin, Urban League of PBC President & CEO, and Rick Reikenis, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Chair.To join the webinar via Zoom, just click this link: https://zoom.us/j/98307633955. Written questions, comments and feedback may be submitted live via the Zoom webinar.You may also listen to the Town Hall via the phone by dialing: (888) 475-4499 or (877) 853-5257 (Webinar ID: 983 0763 3955). We will also broadcast the Town Hall LIVE on Facebook, WPB-TV, YouTube and on our website.If you would like to submit a question or comment but won't be able to join the Zoom event, you may do so on our website. Please visit: https://www.wpb.org/government/communications/virtual-town-hall. If you miss the Town Hall, don't worry. We will rebroadcast it on all of our channels.I hope you can join us. This will be the first of many conversations, actions and collaborations held in our city with the goals of developing a mutual understanding among our residents and strengthening the unity in our community. Working together, we can make progress for an even better West Palm Beach.Yours in service,Keith A. James, Mayor read more
Sala: Body Seen in Plane Wreckage
Rescue teams are now developing a recovery plan for the plane, which is 67m (207ft) below water.The man who found it said it was "imperative" it was raised from the seabed soon."There's a much greater chance they (the Sala family) will get answers if (the plane is) recovered," said shipwreck hunter David Mearns.He added their "worst fears are confirmed", saying: "It's going to take a long time for them to come to terms with the loss."The flight had been carrying Argentine striker Sala, 28, and Mr Ibbotson, 59, from Nantes, north west France, to Cardiff after Sala completed his £15m move to Cardiff City.The "substantial amount of wreckage" of the plane, was found on Sunday morning after Mr Mearns' privately-funded search began.He said lifting the plane was now the most important task.Mr Mearns added: "(The AAIB) will be able to rule things out or rule things in, that's the normal investigative process for any crash, so I think it's imperative that the plane is recovered, and now even more so now we know someone is down there."The recovery operation would need to take place in "slack water" – the point at which the tide is turning, he added.It would be conducted by a Ministry of Defence salvage marine operations vessel and Mr Mearns said one equipped for working in the North Sea with a dive support vessel would be able to lift the plane "within a matter of days".Video footage recorded using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) showed one person in the wreckage.The AAIB said it was consulting with the missing men's families and police about the next step and intends to publish an interim report in the coming weeks.An online appeal started by Sala's agent had raised £324,000 (371,000 euros) for the private search, which Mr Mearns offered to help with.Working jointly with the AAIB, his ship and another search vessel, the Geo Ocean III, began combing a four square mile area of the English Channel, 24 nautical miles north of Guernsey.Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme on Monday, Mr Mearns said the plane was identified by sonar, before a submersible with cameras was sent underwater to confirm this."They saw the registration number and the biggest surprise is that most of the plane is there – we were expecting to find a debris field," he added.Meanwhile, Cardiff City football club said it was "actively considering" what to do with the tributes to Sala and Mr Ibbotson, from Crowle, Lincolnshire, which have been left outside the stadium.A growing number of items, such as scarves, flowers and football shirts, have been laid around the statue of the club's FA Cup-winning captain Fred Keenor over the past two weeks.A spokesman said it will make a decision soon.Share this:FacebookRedditTwitterPrintPinterestEmailWhatsAppSkypeLinkedInTumblrPocketTelegram A body has been seen in the underwater wreckage of the plane that was carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson.A search on Sunday found the Piper Malibu plane on the seabed off Guernsey, almost two weeks after it went missing.The Air Accident Investigation Branch confirmed the sighting on Monday. read more
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Andrzej Bucholc (ur. 5 listopada 1885 w Czerwińsku nad Wisłą, zm. 2 listopada 1965 w Będzinie) – działacz komunistyczny i związkowy.

1898-1902 uczęszczał do szkoły rzemieślniczej w Warszawie, po czym został czeladnikiem. W 1906 wstąpił do PPS-Lewicy, organizator strajków. 1907-1910 odbywał służbę wojskową w rosyjskiej armii. Pracował w warsztatach wikliniarskich. W 1912 osiadł w Będzinie, gdzie wstąpił do SDKPiL. Na początku 1919 wstąpił do KPRP i Rad Delegatów Robotniczych w Sosnowcu. W marcu 1919 był delegatem na I Zjazd Związku Zawodowego Robotników Rolnych RP w Warszawie. W 1924 został aresztowany, a w 1925 skazany przez sąd w Sosnowcu na 4 lata więzienia. Po zwolnieniu działał w MOPR w Krakowie, Częstochowie, na Górnym Śląsku i w Zagłębiu Dąbrowskim. Od 1931 pracował w Robotniczej Spółdzielni Spożywców w Sosnowcu. W 1936 był członkiem komitetu strajkowego i współorganizatorem strajku w Będzinie. W 1942 wstąpił do PPR. Od 1948 prezes zarządu Spółdzielni Spożywców w Będzinie, a od 1952 dyrektor Przedsiębiorstwa Hurtu Spożywczego. Był odznaczony m.in. Orderem Sztandaru Pracy I klasy i II klasy i Krzyżem Oficerskim Orderu Odrodzenia Polski.

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Word has it that Armand has recorded as yet unreleased tracks in his studio at the House of Guitars. Ginger Baker is rumored to have played on some of the tracks. When you see Armand down there, ask him "what's up with the new release."
See painting of Armand as "The Role Model".
To describe Armand Schaubroeck as over the top hardly does him justice. This incredible independent-recording oddball began his musical career in the mid-'60s, after a prison stay (he was convicted of grand larceny). Although his subsequent livelihood has resulted from a well-known music store he owns and operates in upstate New York, he has found time to make a large oeuvre of albums and singles that spring from his bitterness and cynicism. Yet Schaubroeck is no raving looney--his records are intense but they're sane, and ambitiously conceived and executed. And while his musical and songwriting skills have grown by leaps and bounds over the years, he has never mellowed--his fifth album is more intense and gritty than any of his others, save the first.
A Lot of People Would Like to See Armand Schaubroeck...DEAD, the cover of which pictures the artist with a bullet hole in his forehead, is a three-record extravaganza in quadraphonic sound (!) that, in 22 scenes combining songs and dialogue, tells the story of Schaubroeck's teenaged incarceration. While powerful and impressive, the subject and treatment is far too personal to be of general interest, and the length makes complete listening a real challenge. This catharsis may have been necessary for him, but it's more an accomplishment than an entertainment.
Religion is the general subject of Schaubroeck's second effort. His vicious cover picture and many of the record's lyrics criticize various aspects of the church, but he couches it all in subdued, sophisticated music that's superficially attractive. While cleverly sardonic, the laconic treatment wants for more unleashed aggression.
Live at the Holiday Inn features six songs on two discs. Armed with an eight-piece band and facing a seemingly enthusiastic audience, Schaubroeck performs selections from his first LP, giving the songs (written, actually, in the late '60s) the benefit of improved singing and stronger musical backing. The band hits a repetitive groove while Armand improvises and draws out the vocal portions ad infinitum. A powerful document.
Shakin' Shakin' adds a rockabilly twinge for several tunes; lyrics about winning and losing at love make the record's stance almost appealing. There's still bitterness, but Armand sounds more upbeat than usual. Unfortunately, despite great sound quality and solid playing, the album's bland.
With Ratfucker, Schaubroeck created the masterpiece he'd been building toward. Were it not for the indelicate title and similarly strong language throughout, this concept album about death and depravity might have finally found him a major audience. Schaubroeck--as Lou Reed has also done, especially on The Blue Mask--posits himself as an assortment of wretched characters--a flesh peddler, a hired killer, an abuser of women--and sneers his way to disconcerting believability against a musical backdrop of excellent uptempo rock and funk. Cinematic and convincing, obscuring the line between art and life, Ratfucker uses horns and a background chorus to complement the characters' singing, talking and growling. In painting images of villains who wear their sickness like a badge, Schaubroeck delivers a rough, stunning tour de force.


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Cable and satellite TV providers may have reason to worry
Posted by dsellers | Mar 18, 2010 | MacTech Blog, Uncategorized |
If Apple does indeed plan an iTunes subscription service — and gets around to taking the Apple TV seriously — these steps could pose a serious threat to the cable and satellite TV industries.
The hype of the digital conversion has long passed; however nine months after the long-awaited, frequently talked about digital transition, sales of over-the-air antennas continue to climb, reflecting not only the continued growth of over-the-air television, but a trend developing among the American people, according to Antennas Direct. As an US antenna manufacturer, it's not exactly an unbiased company, but makes some interesting points in a new report.
"From current economic conditions, increases in cable and satellite TV rates to the expansion of over-the air channels and new technologies, there is a bright future for digital television," says Richard Schneider, president of Antennas Direct. He believes the facts are hard to ignore and says that over-the-air television is a cost effective alternative for several reasons.
The current economic conditions are causing viewers to question the cost and value of cable and satellite TV. Schneider says the expansion of multicast in local markets gives audiences more viewing options. In markets that broadcast 40 plus digital and HD channels for free, over-the-air television is becoming the new basic cable, he adds.
With services like Hulu, Apple TV and Netflix readily available, consumers can switch to over-the-air television without missing favorite shows and movies, traditionally found on cable channels.
Of course, billions of dollars have been invested by the government, broadcasters and American consumers in the DTV conversion, an investment that only supports the popularity of digital television. Original reports estimated that no more than 20 million DTV conversion coupons would be requested; however, more than 34 million coupons were redeemed, and a total of more than 64 million requests for coupons were received.
So, not surprisingly, digital television is a growing trend and increasing in popularity. The FCC reports that only 10% of American homes rely solely on over-the-air TV signals; however, Schneider says these numbers don't take into consideration the 35-50% of households that use an antenna as a supplement to pay TV. Close to 50% of the 114 million TV-watching households are using an antenna, he adds.
According to Antennas Direct. Europe, which had an earlier digital transition than the U.S., has seen its over-the-air audiences explode in the three years since its conversion; almost 50% of all households in the United Kingdom are over-the-air only. The U.S. may follow the trend in Europe, Schneider says (and, obviously, hopes).
Of course, there's no way that antennas alone are going to kill off cable and satellite TV. There have been rumors (and they may be nothing more) that Apple wants to offer an iTunes TV subscription service for US$30 a month.
Peter Kafka wrote in a report for AllThingsD (http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20091102/apples-itunes-pitch-tv-for-30-a-month/). He says the company is trying to round up support for a monthly subscription service that would deliver TV programs via its multimedia software to pretty much any device that supports iTunes.
I would consider ditching cable TV (sorry, Comcast) if iTunes TV, as I'll call it, offered the same viewing packages I can get via my cable provider. I'd use my Apple TV instead of my cable box on my widescreen TV. But I'd have the added benefit of being able to watch the same shows on my Macs.
In other words, I'd want the same options I have now (no delay in new TV shows, for instance), just on more devices. At that point, you could count me in.
However, as Kafka points out, there are stumbling blocks. He writes: "Cable networks, for instance, don't want to threaten existing relationships and subscription fees from cable providers like Comcast (CMCSA). And programmers are also worried about the effect a subscription service would have on advertising revenue: Even if the service didn't distribute TV programs until after their initial air date, that could cut into ratings, which now measure viewership over the course of several days."
Having a bigger and better use for my Apple TV? Sweet. Having my iMac transformed into a real media center (except for that missing Blu-ray support)? Well, let's just say I'm intrigued by the possibilities.
Right now, I subscribe to Comcast's triple package of cable, TV and phone service. If Apple ever offered a Verizon version of the iPhone (or AT&T beefed up its service in my neck of the woods) and if the iTunes TV-Apple TV scenario above materialized, I wouldn't need Comcast for anything except high-speed Internet.
And that should worry Comcast and similar companies.
— Dennis Sellers
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Home Town of High River Areas of Annexation Information
Town of High River Areas of Annexation Information
Information for Residents Welcomed to High River in February 2021
In February 2021, High River's Mayor and staff welcomed new residents to the Town of High River, following annexations that came into effect on January 1st, 2021. The long-planned annexations included properties on 112th Street East and in the Red Tail Rise subdivision. These areas are now included within the Town's boundaries. During a virtual welcome meeting, these residents were provided with key information to help them become familiar with Town staff, council, organizational processes, and community support resources.
The 2021 Annexation Welcome Session presentation can be viewed here.
The Annexation Agreement can be viewed here: Annexation Agreement.
Below is information for residents living at 112th Street East and the Red Tail Rise subdivision.
Annexed Areas
Red Tail Rise
112 Street E.
Redtail Rise
The properties in Phases 1 will be rezoned to Traditional Neighbourhood District (TND) when the developer is ready to rezone the entire Redtail Rise Development.
The developer was given approval for Phase 1 to proceed without an ASP. The developer is required to prepare an ASP and a Functional Servicing Report prior to proceeding with the development of the remaining phases. Once the ASP is adopted by Council, the developer's next step will be to rezone all of the Redtail Rise properties to TND, and then submit a Neighbourhood Outline Plan for the Town's review. These steps may be done concurrently.
All of the Redtail Rise land is currently zoned Country Estate Residential Sub. A (CERA)
Development in Phase 3 and beyond will not be allowed to commence until the ASP is adopted and the land is zoned TND
There maybe be a requirement for a Neighbourhood Outline Plan (NOP) as well.
All development in Phase 3 and beyond is expected to comply with the TND zoning
Development in Phases 1 and 2 will become legal non-conforming to the TND zoning because these houses were developed using the CERA regulations from the Foothills County Land Use Bylaw.
112 St. E
The 112 St. E owners have been directed to work on an Area Structure Plan (ASP) and Joint Functional Servicing Report (JFSR) to be submitted for Council review and adoption
Until the ASP and JFSR are adopted, the land will be continued to be zoned under the Foothills County Land Use Bylaw
The properties are either zoned Country Residential (CR) or Rural Business (RB).
Most of the properties are affected by the Flood Hazard Protection District overlay because they were impacted by June 2013 flood event within the Foothills County. The intent of this section is to discourage new development on lands subject to flooding and achieve the long term goal of maintaining and decreasing the overall density of development on lands that may be subject to flooding.
Once the ASP is adopted by Council, the landowners' next step will be to rezone the properties to Town of High River zones then submit a Neighbourhood Outline Plan for the Town's review. These steps may be done concurrently.
Every year the Town of High River receives market data from Foothills County . This enables the Town to establish a market value for all property types identified in the annexed areas, so it is the same as similar properties in Foothills County.
In addition to being valued consistently with similar properties in Foothills County, the mill rate used to calculate the annual taxes will be the lower of that of the Town of High River or Foothills County
The sale of the property or the change of ownership is not a trigger affecting assessment and taxation
Any one of the following "Triggers", as mentioned under Section 5 (2), affect subsequent assessment and taxation:
The creation of a new parcel of land by subdivision, including separation of title
The land is re-designated at the request of the landowner
Land is connected to the Town water, sanitary sewer, or storm water services
Landowner requests to be taxed at the rate established by the Town
Property must be assessed and taxed in the same manner as other properties within the Town of High River
Area Structure Plan (ASP)
The developer is working on an Area Structure Plan (ASP) which will include Phase 3 and beyond. Once the ASP is adopted by Council, the developer's next step will be to rezone all of the Redtail Rise lands property to TND
The owners will need to work as a group with a consulting team of their choice to prepare an ultimate land use, transportation, and servicing plan for the area.
Considerations will include, municipal reserve dedication for parks and school sites, school site planning, general allocation of storm water ponds, primary roadways, and land use categories ( residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
Will also include technical studies to determine flooding hazards, infrastructure upgrades for water and sewer, connection points for shallow utilities, review of the area for environmental sensitive areas, and other development constraints.
Until the ASP and JFSR are adopted, the land will be continued to be zoned under the Foothills County Land Use Bylaw.
To view the application form and checklist, visit this link: Development Plans, Reports and Studies
To view the ASP Plan Process, visit this link: Area Structure Plan Process
Neighborhood Outline Plan (NOP)
Neighbourhood Outline Plans are more detailed plans that are submitted after the Area Structure Plans are passed by bylaw.
NOPs include the following information:
Local subdivision and road network
Street naming
Servicing alignments on local streets
May require technical studies and reports to confirm development potential of lands
To view the Neighbourhood Outline Plan Application visit this link: Neighbourhood Outline Plan Application
Development Prior to ASP Being in Place
The developer is able to develop Phases 1 and 2 under the County's Land Use Bylaw - CERA zoning
Phase 3 and beyond must have an ASP, NOP, and Town of High River zoning in place before development may occur.
The landowners may apply for subdivisions
The landowners may apply for dwelling unit(s) that comply with the County's Land Use Bylaw
The landowners may apply for uses that comply with the County's Land Use Bylaw that do not result in further intensification of the land (typically new buildings will not be supported).
Home Occupations – land use is regulated according to the County's Land Use Bylaw; therefore, Home Occupations will be permitted only in accordance with the County's Land Use Bylaw.
A Building Permit will only be issued after a Development Permit is approved.
Building Permit application is required. The Application process will take up to 10 business days to issue the permit.
The Safety Codes division strictly deals with the National Building Code - Alberta Edition 2019.
For more information visit our Safety Codes webpage.
Good Neighbour Bylaw
The Good Neighbour Bylaw 4579-2020 applies to the annexed areas now that they are part of the Town.
The Bylaw covers items including but not limited to noise, sidewalk clearing, and property maintenance.
The Bylaw can be viewed here: Good Neighbour Bylaw 4579-2020.
Animal Bylaw
Redtail Tail Rise
The County Estate Residential District A (CERA) does not allow for agricultural uses.
Therefore, only the Town's Animal Bylaw 4567/2019 or any successor thereof would apply.
In addition to domestic animals such as dogs and cats, the bylaw has allowances for bees and chickens.
112 Street E
The Country Residential District and the Rural Business District allow for some agricultural uses on parcels that are not less than three (3) acres.
You are allowed to keep up to three (3) animal units on parcels between three (3) and nice (9) acres.
Animal units are listed in the County's Land Use Bylaw under Section 10.1.
For example, one (1) dairy cow is equivalent to one (1) animal unit.
Firearms, Cross Bows, B.B. Guns, etc.
The Town of High River Dangerous Weapons Bylaw 3634/89 prohibits the use of bows and arrows, cross bows and bolts, firearms, B. B. guns, and pellet guns in the Town of High River except with written approval from the Council to an individual, group, club, or association.
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Only DP&L Business and Government Customers are eligible for New Construction Rebates. Any eligible customer may complete an application.
There are two unique new construction rebates, one for lighting and another that covers your entire building. Customers can take advantage of either method of saving, but not both.
The LPD reduction incentive encourages you to install lighting designs and equipment that provide quality lighting that uses less energy.
The whole building baseline improvement incentive rewards you for designing your buildings to be more efficient than a baseline building constructed to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010.
The manufacturer and model numbers of the efficient lighting measures you are planning to incorporate in your new facility and the anticipated occupancy date (Only required for Lighting Power Density Reduction rebates).
You or your vendor complete the Rebate Application and submit it to DP&L for review. Applications must be complete and include the necessary contact information, supporting documentation for energy savings, equipment specifications and equipment cost estimates.
DP&L reviews the application, verifies the information provided, and sends a confirmation notification that the application has been approved.
You or your vendor provide us with proof of permit to construct within 90 days of the approval letter. Proof of building permit may be faxed, emailed or mailed.
The building is ready to occupy within 24 months of application approval, and DP&L must be notified of the occupancy permit. If occupancy does not occur within 24 months, you may request an extension. Extension requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
DP&L reserves the right to inspect the new building prior to releasing any funds.
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7 days of Economics: "Trump effect" or oil story?
The business climate still looks good in the US. The labour market has created half a million jobs over the past three months, bringing back the unemployment rate to 4.5%, a ten-year low. Housing starts picked-up, along with corporate investment, as suggested by the rise in capital goods orders. All of this can hardly be reduced to a simple "Trump effect". In our view, the political environment has little to do with the actual pick-up in investment, which relies more on external factors.
First, US companies are likely responding to an increase in foreign demand. In the emerging countries, import volumes have surged, partly because of the expansionary policy followed by China… Second, the rebound in oil prices is benefiting to the shale oil industry, which is becoming more profitable. The US energy output is on the rise, as well as the number of wells. Better prospects also help corporate spreads to narrow, creating additional support for investment.
"Trump effect" or oil story?


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The ankle joint is such an important joint for normal function as it is really how the body moves forward over the foot that is planted on the ground. For this to happen the motion at the ankle joint has to be sufficient and smooth. There does seem to be quite a lot of inconsistency in the literature as to what is the most appropriate range of motion for the ankle joint and I really can't find any definitive answer to what is normal. To make it more complicated some ranges of motion studies are done with the subtalar joint relaxed and some with the subtalar joint in neutral, as some dorsiflexion is available at that joint. To even further complicate it, some range of motion assessments are done non-weight-bearing and some are done weight-bearing. We do not really know how valid the non-weight-bearing methods of assessing the ankle joint range of motion are. The lunge test is one test that is done weight-bearing and with the subtalar joint in a relaxed position. While we have some general impressions as to what the normal range of motion for the lunge test should be, these are only general impressions with no definitive answer as what is normal. I just find it incredibly intriguing that joint that is so important for normal function especially running and walking, that we really do not know what is normal range should be.
The set up for a bike is not only important for cycle performance, but also injury prevention. It needs to be done properly and done by a professional. Many different interventions are needed to help get it right. This varies from stretching exercises, strengthening, retraining and foot orthotics. Get it right from the start before problems develop.
Kinesio tape is not something that I have paid a lot of attention to. This is that bright coloured tape that you often see on athletes that became prominent during the London Olympic Games. It is a flexible tape that is claimed to have your neuro-mechanical effects but not necessarily supportive effects. The support is said to come from changes in muscle activity due to the nature of the taping. There are so many conditions that are claimed to be helped with Kinesio taping, but from what I have read of the research the actual evidence supporting the use of Kinesio taping is not that good. Furthermore research has shown that the quality of information on the web on Kinesio taping is also not very good. I have no problem using traditional tape for support when indicated, I am just not convinced that Kinesio taping is any better.


that geographic places (rivers, streams, mountain peaks etc.) and man-made places (towns, counties) also have genealogies.
View from a bridge over the Smith River, Fieldale, Henry County, Virginia., MarmadukePercy, 24 April 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
that teaches how to use maps and geography to research the comings and goings of our forebears. We learn a very important fact in this book: counties in America (during and after colonial times) were not fixed. Rather they were fluid. Often counties divided and then divided again, forming new counties. Some counties get eliminated in this process.
This desire of residents to have a county seat nearby is of great significance to genealogists. The way that residents could let their desires be known is by petition to the legislature and thus a record was created!
The Library of Virginia has an on-line, searchable database of legislative petitions.
You can find the title of a petition, the county it came from, the date it was filed and where it is located in the library. Unfortunately, you must go to the library in order to view the document on microfilm.
Now, if you don't live in Virginia, getting to the Library could be a problem. This is where belonging to a genealogical community is so valuable. Lincoln County GenealogicalSociety of WV has a group on Facebook, LCGS WV, where you can share information and ask questions. Patty Butcher Tyler, a member of this group, transcribed two petitions, that she found in the Library of Virginia's legislative petitions collection, from Cabell County, WV residents, requesting a new county be formed. Both petitions, one dated 1840 and a subsequent one dated 1860, were sent to then Governor of Virginia, John Letcher (who served as governor from 1860-1864) in 1860.
Governor's House, Richmond, Va, Mathew Brady, ca. 1860 - ca. 1865, National Archives and Records Administration, ARC identifier: 524418, public domain.
These petitions are a godsend to genealogists because they can be used to place ancestors in a certain time/area. And their neighbors are also shown as signers of the petitions. Finally, we are so fortunate to have the original signatures of these petitioners. I am so lucky that my ancestor, Franklin Johnson, was one of the Cabell County, WV residents who wanted a new county.
Library of Virginia, Richmond, Legislative Petitions, Reel 32, Box 45, Folder 56 Petition of Citizens.
In AniMap, you plot a place and the program shows you the changing county boundaries of that place. A caveat is that minor geographic features or towns from two or three hundred years ago may not be in the AniMap database. If your feature is not in AniMap, chances are that another neighboring place will be in the database.
When you begin using AniMap, I suggest that you print out the manual (available when you install the program) to help you master the steps of "plucking" or selecting the place you want to know how the county changed over the years and "plotting" or placing that feature on the map.
An online database of geographic features is the Geographic Names information System (GNIS) at the United States Geological Survey.
This database contains over two million feature names in the US and its territories. It's a great place to start searching for ancestral place names.
In this post, I have discussed the genealogy of counties in America and how important it is to know the county your ancestor lived in and to realize that the county may have changed several times over the years. In order to find an ancestor's records, you may need to search in several counties. I have highlighted AniMap, a very helpful software program that lets you know with confidence the county your ancestor was in at what time, and GNIS, an online gazetteer.


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Highlighting new open source tools and open datasets, and research based on them.
Novel long-read sequencing workflow developed for use in routine cancer diagnostics
Published on: January 20, 2023. Written by: Katarina Öjefors Stark
Figure 5 from Schaal et al. (2022) comparing long-read and Sanger sequencing.
Bridging the gap between medical research and clinical laboratories is often perceived as a major challenge in healthcare. Clinical laboratories are interested in using the latest medical research technologies to aid patient diagnosis and treatment, but more mature technologies are often used as a routine. This occurs primarily because integrating new technologies into a clinical laboratory setting can be time-consuming, costly, warrant new instrumentation, require staff training, and necessitate additional logistics solutions. However, the rapid implementation of novel technologies into clinical practice is important, especially in cancer research.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a well-studied cancer type that affects white blood cells and tends to have a slow progression. Whilst multiple efficient drug treatments are available, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), some patients develop drug resistance. The mechanism behind this drug resistance is not always known, but research has shown that many of these patients have point mutations in the BCR-ABL1 fusion gene, which is the gene that TKIs target. The same gene has also been implicated in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) drug resistance.
To date, identification of the mutations in BCR-ABL1 that are related to drug resistance has usually been done using Sanger sequencing, which has limitations. The use of other research technologies, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, could prove valuable in cancer diagnosis and treatments. One of these NGS techniques, called long-read single-molecule sequencing (LR-SMS), could help clinicians to determine the clonal distribution of mutations, and to read through and identify previously uncharacterised structural variations. However, until now, efforts to implement LR-SMS in routine clinical diagnostics have been hindered both by the lack of computational and bioinformatics resources, and the lack of established workflows and tools for organising as well as automating the analysis work needed for LR-SMS.
In a recently published article in Cancer Informatics, researchers from Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital (First author: Wesley Schaal, Corresponding author: Ola Spjuth, Uppsala University/SciLifeLab) implemented long-read sequencing for BCR-ABL1 TKI resistance mutation screening in a clinical setting for patients undergoing treatment for CML.
Previous work has shown that LR-SMS can be applied to studying BCR-ABL1 mutations in CML patients (Cavelier et al. 2015). Schaal and colleagues now report the development of a fully integrated pipeline using long-read sequencing at an academic facility to aid clinical decisions in the hospital. Firstly, RNA from bone marrow or blood samples was extracted from cancer patients with suspected drug resistance (CML=36 and ALL=3), and long-range PCR amplification of the BCR-ABL1 transcript was performed on the samples. Circular consensus sequence (CCS) reads in FASTQ format were then generated for each sample and used as input for the automated analysis pipeline.
In brief, the pipeline consisted of seven steps. The first step was filtering. As the researchers aim was to study the BCR-ABL1 fusion gene regions, they filtered the BCR-ABL1 fusion reads from reads from ABL1 (not fused with BCR). Only BCR-ABL1 fusion gene reads were then used for further analysis. In the second step, a reference sequence was assigned. The third step was a quality control, performed to ensure that no mutation sites are missed. In the fourth step, the search for novel unreported mutations began, with the reads being compared to the reference sequence. In the fifth step, all previously known and potentially novel TKI resistance mutations in the BCR-ABL1 were analysed and variant allele frequencies (VAF) were determined. In the sixth step, clonal composition of positive mutations was determined. In the final step, all results were collected in a local database. In addition, raw data files, quality control data, and mutation results were stored in a custom-made information system.
Using the pipeline, the researchers were able to compare the results from long-read sequencing with traditional Sanger sequencing, which is used as the routine method at Uppsala University Hospital. Validation checks confirmed that all 17 resistance mutations found by Sanger sequencing were also detected by long-read sequencing. Notably though, 16 additional de novo mutations were found only by long-read sequencing. All of these mutations had frequencies below the detection limit for Sanger sequencing. The new pipeline was found to detect all cancer mutations occurring in frequencies higher than 1%. In summary, long-read sequencing was found to have higher sensitivity, and be able to detect emerging TKI resistance mutations earlier than Sanger sequencing.
After implementation and validation, the clinical laboratory at Uppsala University Hospital changed their method, and now uses long-read sequencing for this application. One important factor behind the switch was the user-friendly pipeline information system. The system is comprised of features for data management, analysis, and visualisation, and thus faciltates the use and interpretation of the data by clinicians.
Data and code availability
In accordance with the principles of Open Science, the researchers have made the software developed in the study available open source on GitHub: https://github.com/pharmbio/clamp. All FASTQ files are automatically processed through a collection of custom scripts written in R and Perl.
Schaal, W., Ameur, A., Olsson-Strömberg, U., Hermanson, M., Cavelier, L., Spjuth, O. (2022) Migrating to Long-Read Sequencing for Clinical Routine BCR-ABL1 TKI Resistance Mutation Screening. Cancer Informatics 21.
This project was funded by the Swedish strategic research programs Swedish e-Science Research Center (SeRC) and eSSENCE. All LR-SMS sequencing was performed by the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) Uppsala, which is hosted by Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab).
Tags: Cancer Long-read sequencing Chronic myeloid leukemia Tyrosine kinase inhibitors Workflow Pipeline Drug resistance Highlight
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Summer is the perfect time to be in the U.S. and experience all of the cultural events and activities that many towns and cities offer (often for free!) along with outdoor activities like biking, camping, hiking and swimming.
As you become more comfortable in your new town, you will probably be taking advantage of the longer days and warm nights and staying out later on your days off.
We want all of our participants to be happy, healthy and safe while they are in the U.S., so we've gathered some safety tips along with reminders about some U.S. laws and rules that may be new to you.
One of the best parts about summer is being able to stay outside during the warm evenings and enjoying the activities that are offered in your community. When going out with friends or by yourself, make sure you are always aware of your surroundings and never walk alone late at night or in an empty area. Just as you would use common sense when staying out in the evenings in your home country, use the same rules for going about your new town in the U.S. Be even more cautious while in the U.S., as your surroundings are less familiar.
Let your co-workers or housemates know your plans for the evening, and always make a plan to get home at night before you go out. Save telephone numbers for cabs and emergency contacts in case you need to call them, and try to travel in groups of three or more.
Although you may be of legal drinking age in your home country, drinking age in the U.S. is 21. This is true in every state and is enforced strictly across the U.S. It is illegal for you to consume alcohol if you are under 21, no matter the circumstances.
Even if you are 21 years old, there are still very different drinking laws in the U.S. In most cities, you are not allowed to have open containers of alcohol outside of designated areas (bars, restaurants, outdoor patios and decks). When going to parks or beaches, you are sometimes allowed to bring alcohol, but most don't allow glass bottles or containers. Check online before you visit a park or beach to see what the laws are, but typically alcohol is not permitted.
Other laws involving alcohol can differ from state to state. Most have a drunken and disorderly law that prohibits inappropriate behavior in public. This can result in a fine and is socially not accepted. Please research all laws for your state and county and ask your Local Coordinator any questions you may have.
Find out more about underage drinking laws here.
Driving is an everyday activity throughout most of the U.S. Unless you live in an urban area where public transportation is readily available, you will probably need to drive.
Driving laws vary by state, so make sure to study signs and local laws if you will be driving.
Never drive when you are talking or texting on your cell phone and limit changing radio stations or adjusting your music player. Many states have laws against talking and texting on cell phones while driving, but being distracted while driving is dangerous.
When driving somewhere late at night, make sure you aren't too tired. Many accidents at night happen when people drift off to sleep or have blurry vision from being too tired.
Drinking and driving is always illegal and always dangerous. Never drive after drinking and do not ride in a car with someone who has been drinking. If you are going out with friends, pick a designated driver who will not drink on that night to ensure everyone is safe.
Research state drinking laws here.
When biking, always wear a helmet. Avoid biking at night, but if you do, make sure your bike is equipped with lights. Use signals to alert drivers when you are turning, and use bike lanes and less-trafficked roads whenever possible. Read more about bike safety here.
When hiking, wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. Make sure to stay on marked trails, as these are meant to keep you away from dangerous areas in parks and will also help you avoid getting lost. Never go hiking alone.
Read more about hiking safety here.
When visiting beaches and pools with friends or your co-workers, always pick a spot with a lifeguard on duty, and do not swim in deeper water if you are not a strong swimmer. Always read signs for water safety and take precautions. Read more about water safety here.
Many parts of the country experience extreme weather during the summer months. It is important to use common sense when experiencing extremely hot weather or severe storms.
In hot weather, make sure you reapply sunscreen when outside and stay hydrated throughout the day.
Severe storms can pop up very quickly in some parts of the country. If flash floods, lightning or strong winds in your area, follow the safety instructions available on public television and radio stations and don't drive or go outside during these times.
Because you are new to the area and may be less familiar with the climate and geography of your new community (i.e. which areas flood quickly and how to get to higher ground). You can also read more safety guidelines for severe weather here.
When traveling around the U.S., it is important to follow the highway and traffic rules for the state you are in. When driving and visiting rural areas, stay close to roads or on trails and don't wander into restricted areas. You can find out more about driving laws by state here.
When visiting a new area or city, using common sense is important. Don't go anywhere with people you don't know, always travel in groups of friends when going out at night, and always let someone know where you are.
Just like in every city around the world, visitors should be extra careful when exploring a new place. Avoid becoming a victim of a crime by staying smart and close to friends. Also, let your co-workers and friends know where you will be, the number of your hotel and at least one number of a travel companion so they can check in on you while you are gone.
To find out more about traveling safely alone and safety recommendations for women travelers, click here.
Many of these safety tips are what you would do in your home country. Being smart about your surroundings and using common sense are the best ways to keep yourself safe and healthy during your time in the U.S.
Being in a new country and meeting new people is a fantastic opportunity, so we encourage you to make the most of your time in the U.S. You'll have a much better time when you're well-prepared with knowledge of the laws of the state and community where you live in the U.S., the local emergency numbers and common phrases in English you might need in an emergency.
InterExchange Work & Travel USA hopes you have a fun, safe and healthy summer!


Early on Tuesday, a pro-Trump organization launched a Twitter campaign using #ROC, a well-known social media hashtag for the city of Rochester. It didn't take long for a backlash to flare up from Rochesterians, and many have started tweeting pictures and examples of why they love the city in order to reclaim the tag.
The political organization, America First Policies, started the campaign to introduce a "Repeal Obamacare Caucus," and they just had to try and take the Rochester hashtag. This is obviously a very imaginative, creative group.
We're collecting some of the pro-Rochester tweets in a Storify below.


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Q: Concluding whether $(y_n)_n$ is a bounded sequence

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*Suppose $(y_n)_n$ is a sequence in $\mathbb{C}$ with the following property: for each sequence $(x_n)_n$ in $\mathbb{C}$ for which the series $\sum_n x_n$ converges absolutely, also the series $\sum_n \left(x_ny_n\right)$ converges absolutely. Can you then conclude that $(y_n)_n$ is a bounded sequence?

We are told that the series $\sum_n x_n$ converges absolutely, which means that:
$$\forall \varepsilon> 0, \exists N\in\mathbb{C} :\sum_{n=m}^{t} |x_n|<\varepsilon, \forall t>m> N$$
We also know this property of the absolute values:
$$\left|\sum x_n y_n\right|\le\sum|x_n y_n|$$
Now, what I think is that we have to assume that $(y_n)_n$ is bounded so as to assert that the series $\sum_n \left(x_ny_n\right)$ converges absolutely. Otherwise, the latest would not be true.
Assuming that $(y_n)_n$ is bounded means $|y_n|\le B$; more explicitely:
$$\left|\sum\limits_{n}x_n y_n\right|\leq \sum\limits_{n}|x_n y_n| = \sum\limits_n |x_n||y_n|\leq \sup\limits_{k}|y_k|\sum\limits_{n}|x_n|< +\infty.$$
What leads to prove that the series $\sum_n \left(x_ny_n\right)$ converges absolutely:
$$\left|\sum x_n y_n\right|\le\sum|x_n y_n|\le B\sum|x_n| < \epsilon$$
For more details on this proof see Masacroso's question: Show that if $(\sum x_n)$ converges absolutely and $(y_n)$ is bounded then $(\sum x_n y_n)$ converges
My reasoning is highly based on Masacroso's question which works with real numbers, while I do it with complex numbers. I have not read in my book that the property of the absolute values I used does not apply to complex numbers, so I assumed I could do it.
To sum up:

Can you then conclude that $(y_n)_n$ is a bounded sequence?

Yes because if it were not bounded, $\sum_n \left(x_ny_n\right)$ would not converge absolutely.
Actually I do not know if it would not converge neither absolutely nor conditionally, so if someone wanted to shed some light on this as well it would be nice.

A: You can prove this result by using the Banach-Steinhaus theorem.
More precisely, let $A_n\colon \ell^1\to\mathbb{C}$ be the functional defined by
$$
A_n x := \sum_{j=1}^n x_j y_j.
$$
As is customary, $\ell^1$ denotes the set of complex sequences $x = (x_1, x_2, \ldots)$ such that $\|x\|_1 := \sum_{j=1}^\infty |x_j| < +\infty$.
Clearly $|A_n x| \leq C_n \|x\|_1$, where $C_n := \max\{|y_1|, \ldots, |y_n|\}$.
Hence, $A_n \in (\ell^1)^* = \ell^\infty$ and it is not difficult to check that $\|A_n\|_* = C_n$.
By assumption, for every $x\in\ell^1$ there exists the limit
$$
Ax := \lim_n A_n x = \sum_{j=1}^\infty x_j y_j.
$$
Then, by the Banach-Steinhaus theorem, $A\in (\ell^1)^*$ and
$$
\|A\|_* \leq \liminf_n \|A_n\|_{*} = \sup_{j\in\mathbb{N}} |y_j| < \infty,
$$
so that $(y_j)$ is bounded.

A: Suppose $y_{(\cdot)}$ is unbounded. Then no matter how much is initially ignored,
$$\{y_n:n\ge N\}$$ remains unbounded. Thus you can create subsequences of $y_{(\cdot)}$ that can wildly go to infinity. But you have little control over the angle $\theta_{(\cdot)}$. This wont matter since we are interested in absolute convergence.
Can you think of a way to use your assumption to create a contradiction?

A: Yes, in fact you only need to assume that $\sum x_ny_n$ converges, perhaps not absolutely. (In fact it's enough to assume just that the sequence $(x_ny_n)$ is bounded for every absolutely convvergent series $\sum x_n$.)
Suppose $y_n$ is unbounded. There is a subsequence $y_{n_k}$ with $|y_{n_k}|>k^3$. Define $x_n$ by saying $$x_{n_k}=1/k^2,$$ $x_n=0$ if $n\ne n_k$. Then $\sum x_n$ converges absolutely, but $\sum y_n x_n$ diverges, since the terms do not even tend to $0$. (Because $|y_{n_k}x_{n_k}|>k$.)


Pong for CE calculators. Includes a Versus CPU game mode AND a high score mode. (High scores are not recorded) Use the arrow keys to move the paddle, 2nd to pause the game, and enter to resume the game. Version 2.0 includes an option for the user to choose the color of the paddle, as well as overall improvements to the game.
Here is a working Pong for CE calculators (Note that this will NOT work on CSE calculators).
Might I ask how fast the game is able to run? I tried throwing a simple version together on my CE in my study hall today and it was functional but really slow.
Here's the code, with just the game loop and a basic AI for the second player.
Also, are the Wait commands the only thing stopping a port to CSE? Cause there are other ways to cause delays that work on older OS's.
I had issues with speed at first, when the program had a whole bunch of glitches. I got the program to run faster after I fixed the glitches. I stored important values to variables and had conditionals check the value of the variables to determine which direction the ball should move, and which direction the AI should move. (Competent AI is hard to make, by the way). I had to keep the conditionals simple to make the program fast, but that was something I could work with.
As far as I can see, the Wait commands are the only thing preventing the program from running on a CSE. I did that intentionally, because I felt that using the Wait command would be more efficient than a different method. Someone could easily change those lines of code and have a working Pong game on a CSE. I'm pretty sure there are other CE exclusive commands, but I believe Wait is the only one I used.
EDIT: How did you choose to make the ball to move? I'm curious about the methodology of your movement math, since I didn't do what I originally planned on doing with the ball's movement.
My movement math is fairly simple: The ball has an X and Y velocity, stored as P and Q. The ball's coords change by P and Q each frame. When the ball hits a surface (either the floor/ceiling or paddles), the velocity for that direction is negated. The other velocity component is unaffected.
So, if the ball hits the floor, its downward Y velocity is negated (-Q→Q) to become upward velocity. If it hits your paddle, its rightward X velocity is negated (-P→P) to become leftward velocity.
Ok. That's what I did, where either 5 or -5 was stored to the velocity variables. I was originally going to use trig, but I quickly decided that wouldn't be a practical method.


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As a child, I loved sitting at my grandparent's feet and listening to what it was like for them to live through moments I could only read about in textbooks. I'd regularly ask my grandmother to retell stories of how being a fair-skinned, redheaded Black woman in 1930s and '40s rural Louisiana influenced how she was treated and make connections to my grandfather's matter-of-fact recollections of sharecropping. Their stories weren't always as exciting as what we learned in class. But to my young mind, they were heroes for having lived through such tough times. I understood early on that seniors are uniquely prepared to navigate a world in holistic racial, social and economic trauma because they've been there before.
Donna Benton, who holds her doctorate in geropsychology and is a research associate professor of gerontology at the University of Southern California, suggests that conversations like the ones I had with my grandparents offer an opportunity to pass strength and coping skills between generations. In fact, she says that reminiscing with an older adult about the challenges they faced over the course of their lives and how they persevered can actually serve to manage a caregiver or loved one's anxiety and fear.
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See seniors as valuable
Society is plagued with ageism and false beliefs that seniors are bothersome, which can prevent people from seeing the lifelong importance of our relationships with them. In fact, we often frame seniors as vulnerable. We tend to focus on their disproportionate risks for loneliness, limited opportunities for communication and, in the midst of a pandemic, health complications should they fall ill.
While these have become familiar and necessary areas of discussion, the wisdom and resilience that our elders display are rarely acknowledged. In order to learn from them, we must establish the same trust and respect for older adults that serves as the foundation of healthy communication in any other relationship.
Christiana Awosan, who holds her doctorate in couples and family therapy, is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as founder of Ibisanmi Relational Health in New York City, believes that for adult children, in particular, this requires realizing that the parent-child relationship is important — and can be reciprocal — in all of its stages. She says that older and younger adults can teach one another about the world. For instance, I would often offer my grandparents suggestions on how to use the phone or TV, either of which might be helpful for communicating and curbing loneliness. It felt good knowing I had helped them learn a new skill while gaining knowledge that could help me navigate the world.
But for me, the best part was knowing that I was demonstrating the love and patience that elders seldomly received, especially when there were so few places they felt comfortable asking for help.
Educate yourself on major historical events
It's painful to relive some of the most uncomfortable moments of U.S. history. If you're hoping to learn from an older adult's stories, you might want to preemptively educate yourself on what the world was like at different points in seniors' lives.
For instance, consider brushing up on significant historical events like World War II and the Great Depression to understand more about the experience of adults who lived through the first half of the 20th century. Still, it's worth noting that while events like the Holocaust, civil rights movement and the AIDS crisis are well-known historical moments, they did not necessarily mark an end to discrimination.
Being aware of the context — and how a particular crisis or turning point in history ended — makes it helpful to ask thoughtfully tailored questions on how major events impacted your loved one's life. Listening to some of these historical accounts together can offer an additional layer of bonding.
Engage with compassion
Sometimes older adults' stories will share exciting accounts on how to be the hero. Perhaps your loved one was front and center during the Stonewall uprising or provided refuge and resources to families during the Holocaust. But most times, like with my grandparents, they'll recount everyday examples of people who did what they could to survive hard times.
Either way, conversations might be difficult and feel triggering. And when that is the case, compassion is crucial — whether the older adult you're speaking to was the victim or the actor. It's normal for older adults to wish that they'd done certain things differently.
Awosan says these feelings should be seen as an opportunity. If they're able to stay with that tension and anxiety and remember that they are strong enough to handle any difficult conversation, she says, they can find new ways to cope with old challenges.
Worried about how to phrase questions about painful moments? Benton suggests phrasing questions like, "I was just thinking about 'x' period, and I remember hearing you talk about 'x'-related memory. Can you tell me about that experience?" Or you can look at memorabilia and say something like, "Wow, this must be from the time you were in the military. That couldn't have been easy, but look at you now. I bet there's a lot I could learn from you. How did you get through that time in your life?"
Both experts say we should emphasize resilience and strength instead of victimhood. Doing so requires that we center the conversation on the older adult's coping mechanisms — especially when asking people of color and other marginalized seniors about their experiences. They note this can also be done by asking seniors to reflect on activities and faith-based practices that give them hope.
Understand that there's still room to grow
It's no secret that many of our loved ones grew up in a time that it was socially acceptable to publicly express prejudice and bias. Seeing news on the ongoing fight for civil rights for racial and ethnic minorities or the LGBTQ community might resurface these problematic opinions. Awosan says that if you find an older loved one's reflections problematic, speak up. Having continuous communication on these challenging topics might be fuel for new perspectives.
"The younger generation can't be afraid of challenging the older generation and say, 'Oh, they're stuck in their ways and can't change,'" says Awosan. "What you're saying is they're not flexible. But when young people can do that with their parents, it promotes a different type of bonding based on respect."
She also points out that hearing disappointing perspectives from loved ones won't always feel good. But we must provide a judgment-free environment. "It doesn't mean [they're] a bad person; it just means you're being asked to look at things from a different perspective," she explains.
Prepare for lost memories
Just as it's normal for seniors to feel uncomfortable when reflecting on painful moments, it's also normal for them to experience memory loss. Memory loss can be triggered by age and more chronic conditions like dementia. Benton also notes that for seniors with dementia and other forms of memory loss, it might be difficult to establish a clear timeframe of events. This might make it more challenging to pick up on helpful takeaways, but there's also a lesson in the loss.
Both experts suggest that people speaking to older adults about their experiences should make space for two types of grief: the kind triggered by the impact of dementia on their relationship with their loved one and the kind triggered by the senior's story itself — both of which might impact the listener and the storyteller.
"It is more important to help the person remember their ability to cope and to help the person remember a time when they had feelings of being strong, competent and in control," says Benton.
Awosan suggests taking photos of these moments of togetherness and recording conversations to preserve these memories so they last through age and changes in memory.
Cherish your time together
Our elders have forged the path forward for us in so many ways. I'd trade anything to sit at my grandmother's feet and hear one last story. I wish I had more time to give her my attention and love. Given the benefits of intergenerational interaction, it's more important than ever to cherish the seniors in your life and learn from them while you can. After all, as my grandmother used to say, "If you're lucky, one day, you'll be old too."
Look for stories from a variety of older adults
Don't have access to elders with first-hand accounts? It's OK! Awosan says that we can feel connected to the human legacy of strength and perseverance from loved ones as well as community members.
You can also find stories of seniors' resilience online. Consider Cornell University professor Karl Pillemer's interviews of nearly 60 survivors of the Spanish flu or profiles of individuals with awe-inspiring experiences like Daniel Smith, the living son of a slave.
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A Natural Facial ... It's Good Eating!
The beauty of a natural facial is that if by chance you are locked in the bathroom for several days, it offers some solid nutritional value!
Although I've never met anyone who actually does this ... ideally, you should test any facial mask for 20 minutes or so with a dab behind your ears to confirm you have no allergy problems with it. (Don't forget it's there, will you? Especially if it's food based, it can make for an embarrassing moment of intimacy later that evening).
In any case, always be ready to rinse your face clean at the slightest feel of burning after you've applied a mask. And before you apply the mask, wash your face and neck (warmth opens the pores, of course) and apply a little protective cream around your eyes. Then you can mash the good stuff on with abandon, and leave it there for up to 20 minutes ... but no more. Finally, gently rinse the mask off with warm water (usually) and perhaps apply a moisturizer that suits your skin.
And find a way to relax while your facial is on!
I am astonished at the variety of things intended for our stomachs that can feel really good when spread all over our faces.
Egg white ... simply separate the white from the yolk, put the white on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Smoothes, refreshes. Skin definitely feels tighter after this one.
Egg yolk ... same treatment. The yolk is supposed to act as an anti-oxidant, helping clean up skin blemishes.
Oatmeal ... mix oatmeal and water into a paste, apply and let dry.
Cornmeal ... similarly to oatmeal.
Plain yogurt ... an excellent moisturizer.
Plain honey ... on a warm, moist face.
Avocado (crushed, of course) works well.
You can also crush strawberries, or papaya, or watermelon and apply them ... but for only 5 minutes. And be especially cautious with strawberries, a surprising number of people have a related allergy.
An egg yolk, plain yogurt, or even cottage cheese can be used to get a better consistency in your mask mixture. But the following go far beyond this!
Still very simple: mix a little honey and lemon juice with a carton of plain yogurt. Mix in oatmeal too, if you like; makes an excellent rejuvenating mask.
Try this facial with things you almost certainly have at home: a tablespoon of honey, ditto plain yogurt, an egg yolk and a splash of almond oil. All the elements are supposed to have individual wonderful effects which are probably ruined by being mashed together but the combination is definitely a good one.
Getting a little fancier: banana, avocado, cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil and a similar amount of yogurt. I have to say, that's more effort and expense than I prefer to go to to make a decent salad for the family but does it ever sound good!
There are a lot of even fancier facials out there ... but the truth is, almost any of the above will feel great and make your face feel wonderful. And the 20 minutes break is the real benefit anyway for you busy moms!