The Network developed out of congregations and ministries predominately in the Presbyterian Church in America, but now includes some non-PCA works as well. The PCA has a home mission agency called Mission to North America (MNA) which focuses primarily on church planting. A growing list of ethnic and special focus ministries led MNA to create a division of ministry called Urban & Mercy Ministries, which Randy Nabors has helped to develop and lead for the past twenty years. The New City Network was formed In 2010, at a leadership conference of urban leaders. Randy and Joan Nabors began to work full time for MNA and to build the Network in September 2012.
The leadership of the Network was chosen at the first leadership conference. Those attending the leadership conference, held every other year, elect the board, which provides a team of seasoned urban leaders who will help determine the distribution of grant money to new church plants, develop leaders, and pursue other targeted goals of the Network.
Our mission is to plant, grow, and encourage urban churches that pursue the poor.
Our vision is to develop a coalition of churches committed to these common goals so that we might encourage, learn from, and support each other as God gives us resources to do so.
Originally the Network wanted to see ten new church plants and raise money to help them. In the first year of the Network enough churches and affiliated ministries joined so that we now have at least thirty- five church plants. All of these ministries began with their own resources, whether from local networks and church support, or the fund raising of the church planter. The Network knows that many of these works will need at least ten years of outside support before they can become self-supporting. It is our goal to raise funds to help these churches make it through those ten years.
Randy Nabors, Senior Staff with Mission to North America as their Coordinator of Urban & Mercy Ministries also coordinates the work of the Network. Joan Nabors, who as his side-kick, fellow fighter of crime and injustice, serves as his credibility and is also his wife and the webmaster of this site.
If you are interested in joining the Network, either as an individual pastor or church planter, as a congregation, or as an non-profit ministry please feel encouraged to contact us and let us know about your ministry.
Membership is as simple as saying you want to be a member, and that you identify with what we are about, and that you agree with our principles. We are not a credentialing organization, that is the place of Presbyteries and Denominations. We are a church planting movement and seek to encourage, equip, and network potential church planters and church planting sites so that they might have the resources and training they need to succeed. We encourage each of our members to be involved with a geographic network for local support.
We ask that each member organization "put some skin in the game." This means that the Network does need your financial support but we leave it to each member to decide how much you can give and on what schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a member it would be wise to set up a site visit by our Coordinator or someone from the Leadership Team. Visitation is one of the key ministries of the Network to members as it gives us a chance to "talk shop," compare notes concerning strategy and ministry techniques, and sometimes do problem solving and trouble shooting together.
Network members are expected to "network" which means receiving visits, visiting other members, and coming to some or all of the Network sponsored or recommended conferences as you are able. Please send us your email address so we can put you on the email newsletter list, you can do all of this on the Contact page.


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def candidates_retrieve_doc_template_values(url_root):
    """
    Show documentation about candidatesRetrieve
    """
    required_query_parameter_list = [
        {
            'name':         'office_id',
            'value':        'integer',  # boolean, integer, long, string
            'description':  'The unique internal identifier for this office '
                            '(either office_id OR office_we_vote_id required -- not both. '
                            'If it exists, office_id is used instead of office_we_vote_id)',
        },
        {
            'name':         'office_we_vote_id',
            'value':        'string',  # boolean, integer, long, string
            'description':  'The unique identifier for this office across all networks '
                            '(either office_id OR office_we_vote_id required -- not both.) NOTE: In the future we '
                            'might support other identifiers used in the industry.',
        },
    ]
    optional_query_parameter_list = [
    ]

    potential_status_codes_list = [
        {
            'code':         'VALID_OFFICE_ID_AND_OFFICE_WE_VOTE_ID_MISSING',
            'description':  'A valid internal office_id parameter was not included, nor was a office_we_vote_id. '
                            'Cannot proceed.',
        },
        {
            'code':         'CANDIDATES_RETRIEVED',
            'description':  'Candidates were returned for this Office.',
        },
        {
            'code':         'NO_CANDIDATES_RETRIEVED',
            'description':  'There are no candidates stored for this Office.',
        },
    ]

    try_now_link_variables_dict = {
        'office_we_vote_id': 'wv01off922',
    }

    api_response = '{\n' \
                   '  "status": string,\n' \
                   '  "success": boolean,\n' \
                   '  "office_id": integer,\n' \
                   '  "office_we_vote_id": string,\n' \
                   '  "google_civic_election_id": integer,\n' \
                   '  "candidate_list": list\n' \
                   '   [\n' \
                   '     "id": integer,\n' \
                   '     "status": string,\n' \
                   '     "success": boolean,\n' \
                   '     "ballot_item_display_name": string,\n' \
                   '     "ballotpedia_candidate_id": integer,\n' \
                   '     "ballotpedia_candidate_summary": string,\n' \
                   '     "ballotpedia_candidate_url": string,\n' \
                   '     "candidate_photo_url_large": string,\n' \
                   '     "candidate_photo_url_medium": string,\n'\
                   '     "candidate_photo_url_tiny": string,\n' \
                   '     "kind_of_ballot_item": string,\n' \
                   '     "order_on_ballot": integer,\n' \
                   '     "party": string,\n' \
                   '     "we_vote_id": string,\n' \
                   '   ],\n' \
                   '}'

    template_values = {
        'api_name': 'candidatesRetrieve',
        'api_slug': 'candidatesRetrieve',
        'api_introduction':
            "Retrieve all of the candidates competing for a particular office.",
        'try_now_link': 'apis_v1:candidatesRetrieveView',
        'try_now_link_variables_dict': try_now_link_variables_dict,
        'url_root': url_root,
        'get_or_post': 'GET',
        'required_query_parameter_list': required_query_parameter_list,
        'optional_query_parameter_list': optional_query_parameter_list,
        'api_response': api_response,
        'api_response_notes':
            "",
        'potential_status_codes_list': potential_status_codes_list,
    }
    return template_values

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Jabadabadooo! In the sixties the Flintstones were a blockbuster and still the children love the cartoons with Wilma, Fred, Pebbles and BamBam. Such a car is probably a better solution for the environment then the ugly hybrides like the Prius. The foor drive does it all.
Some fans go so far that they build one for there grandchildren. Something for u? watch here.
The series was initialy intended for a mature public. The first 2 seasons were sponsored by sigeretbrand Winston. Therefore the characters of The Flintstones were also used for advertisementmovies of the brand.


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The Buhui is a left tributary of the river Caraș (Karaš) in Romania. It discharges into the Caraș upstream from Carașova. Its length is  and its basin size is . The river first flows through Lake Buhui.  Thereafter it flows through the Buhui Cave and, after emerging from the cave, flows through a reach of narrow gorges in the Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park before joining the Caraș.

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This sampler set gives you 6 different kinds of pellets to test with in .177 caliber and different head sizes. Test them all to see which is most accurate pellet for your airgun. Each vile contains approximately 40 pellets, with approximately 240 pellets per set.


It is very hard to survive without an air conditioner in the warm months. Some days it's practically impossible to get out of your house and face the unbearable heat. It can be a very trying time indeed if your air conditioner broke down in the middle of summer. Therefore, it is important that you maintain your air conditioner regularly to prevent emergencies. This will also save you money on repairing costs.
If you're a person who maintains and repairs your air conditioner, you will experience an air conditioning Sandgate that is efficient, uses less energy and costs you less money in the long run. You will be able to use it for a longer time without replacing it. One of the most important tasks in maintaining your unit is cleaning and replacing the air filter. If you have a reusable filter you can clean it. You should be aware of the frequency of cleaning or replacing. Carry it out every month during summer and winter. And when it comes to spring and autumn, clean or replace the filters once. You may be living in a location that is prone to a lot of dust. You can replace the air filters as you see fit if you think they are too dusty and dirty to be used. The fact that this is important is because the air flow can be affected by dust and dirt trapped in the filter. The dirtier the filter is, the more unsuitable your indoor air quality will become giving rise to allergies. Your health will benefit from clean indoor air.
Some of the maintenance will need a professional to carry out. You should know when to call an electrician. It's best to leave serious malfunctions for professionals. This will further ensure the safety of your equipment. One thing you should remember to do is to always switch off power to the unit before you start any maintenance. You can take off the access panel on the condensing unit and see if any overheating has taken place. If so, you will see melted insulation on the wires, wires that are blackened etc. You can bring in an expert on air conditioners to further examine the unit and replace parts.
It's also a good habit to check your thermostat. Examine it to check whether it's in proper working order and see if you have set the right temperature. You can use an easier programmable model if you're still using an old thermostat. This way, you'll be able to change the temperature as you wish. You can turn up the thermostat at times when you're not at home. You can bring down the temperature of the house and create a cool environment in about 30 minutes prior to the arrival of the occupants. Another maintenance tip is to check the fan of the condenser unit. It will be attached to the top of the external condenser unit. Check and see if it's in a good condition. If you notice any cracks in the blades, it's is better to replace it. You should also make sure the outside unit is clean and free of dirt, leaves, grass etc.
How To Choose The Right Audio Visual System?


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//     Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Newtonsoft.Json;
using Newtonsoft.Json.Converters;

namespace Microsoft.Dash.Common.Update
{
    public static class VersionUtils
    {
        const char VersionFormatPrefix = 'v';

        public static Version ParseVersion(string versionString)
        {
            if (String.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(versionString))
            {
                throw new ArgumentNullException("versionString is null");
            }
            else if (Char.ToLowerInvariant(versionString[0]) != VersionFormatPrefix)
            {
                throw new FormatException("versionString does not match format 'vM.N.V'");
            }
            return Version.Parse(versionString.Substring(1));
        }

        public static bool TryParseVersion(string versionString, out Version version)
        {
            try
            {
                version = ParseVersion(versionString);
                return true;
            }
            catch
            {
                version = null;
            }
            return false;
        }

        public static string SemanticVersionFormat(this Version version, int fieldCount = -1)
        {
            return VersionFormatPrefix + (fieldCount == -1 ? version.ToString() : version.ToString(fieldCount));
        }
    }

    public class DashVersionConverter : VersionConverter
    {
        public override object ReadJson(JsonReader reader, Type objectType, object existingValue, JsonSerializer serializer)
        {
            if (reader.TokenType == JsonToken.Null)
            {
                return null;
            }
            if (reader.TokenType == JsonToken.String)
            {
                try
                {
                    return VersionUtils.ParseVersion((string)reader.Value);
                }
                catch (Exception exception)
                {
                    throw new JsonSerializationException("Error parsing version string", exception);
                }
            }
            throw new JsonSerializationException(String.Format("Unexpected token or value when parsing version. Token: {0}, Value: {1}", reader.TokenType, reader.Value));
        }

        public override void WriteJson(JsonWriter writer, object value, JsonSerializer serializer)
        {
            if (value == null)
            {
                writer.WriteNull();
            }
            else
            {
                if (!(value is Version))
                {
                    throw new JsonSerializationException("Expected Version object value");
                }
                writer.WriteValue(((Version)value).SemanticVersionFormat());
            }
        }
    }
}


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Students Michael Tran, University of Windsor Human Kinetics and Natalie Russell, St. Clair College Social Service Worker Gerontology, facilitate gentle exercises (and lots of laughs!) in the home of a VON SMART program participant. Through this experiential learning opportunity, Mike and Natalie have access to the client perspective and voice. They learn first hand what it's like to live with a chronic condition and how important it is for our older adults and seniors to stay active, feel a sense of purpose/accomplishment and remain connected to their community. They are also learning to recognize fall risk factors and implement strategies to minimize and/or reduce those risks.
Tricks to safe falling from a 95 year old!


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How Pike, the Enterprise and Discovery Saved Each Other
by Matt Rashid June 16, 2019
by Matt Rashid
In season two of Star Trek: Discovery, Captain Pike and the U.S.S. Enterprise warp to the rescue of the Discovery, but, in reality, they saved each other.
At the end of the premiere season, the Discovery rendezvous with the Enterprise under the command of Christopher Pike. Starfleet has placed Captain Pike in temporary command of Discovery to investigate seven red bursts which have appeared across our galaxy accompanied by a mysterious "Red Angel". Pike, the Enterprise and Discovery embark on a search for Spock, a quest for the Red Angel and the fate of all sentient life as we know it.
Small stakes, indeed.
U.S.S. Discovery NCC-1031
Star Trek: Discovery (The sixth series in the franchise) evoked strong and divergent reactions from the fan base even before it premiered in September 2017. The show was set in the period between "The Cage" and "Where No Man Has Gone Before" with a tone and visual style that didn't line up with the expectations of many fans. Star Trek: Discovery seemed more in line with the Kelvin-verse than it did the Original Series, but without the excuse of an alternate timeline to account for any glaring differences with what was expected of that particular time period. The Klingons were redesigned for the first time since Star Trek: The Motion Picture and were now even more heavily made-up with thick prosthesis, baldness and a propensity to dine on their foes. In addition, their ships bore little resemblance to anything that the Klingons had ever flown. The main character of Michael Burnham was a mutineer and Lorca, the captain of Discovery was dark and often cruel. The show was to focus on the Federation war with the Klingons but pivoted mid-season to a Mirror Universe adventure which seemed to be a violation of canon as well as the momentum of the season.
The titular starship was equipped with a "spore drive" which could travel through a fungal reality that could transport a ship just about anywhere in the universe, begging the question why this technology is absent for the rest of known Star Trek History.
Also, Michael was Spock's sister.
Clearly Star Trek: Discovery wanted to take risks. As the episodes unfolded, reaction was strong and the writers and creators seemed to start a course correction which involved a combination of plot pivots and a PR campaign to assure fans that all their canon concerns would be addressed.
By the end of Season one, the Klingon War is ended, Lorca's is proven to be from the Mirror Universe, thus explaining his dark behavior, and the crew of Discovery starts to behave less like Ron Moore's Colonial Fleet and more like Starfleet. Many questions about violation of canon and the visual style and tone of the show linger by the end of the final episode "Will You Take my Hand?" The Discovery is ordered to set course for Vulcan where they will rendezvous with their new captain. The maiden season of Star Trek: Discovery is over…
…Except for one curious distress call from the U.S.S. Enterprise.
As if dispatched by some higher power, the Big E glides majestically into orbit with the Discovery and Season one closes.
"Sir, There's Another Ship Coming in…It's the Enterprise!"
Here comes the Great Bird of the Galaxy.
During the hiatus between seasons, the writers and creators continued their PR campaign to stoke anticipation for the next installment as well as assure skeptics that all their concerns about the show would be addressed.
The Enterprise, under the command of Christoper Pike, suffers a ship wide failure when it attempts to investigate seven mysterious bursts that have appeared across space. Pike is ordered to take command of the Discovery to continue the investigation and now Discovery as a new captain, albeit temporarily.
The addition of the Enterprise risked further conflict with canon as well as threatened to overshadow the show's main characters. Would Spock appear and, frankly, how would that go down?
The answer, as it turns out, is very well. In fact, the mingling of the proto-Original Series Enterprise and Discovery may have been just what was called for to save Star Trek: Discovery and set it on a better course. In return, it fleshed out one of the most important, yet least known, characters in Star Trek history: Chris Pike.
"What's Been on Your Mind, Chris?"
Casting Anson Mount as Pike provided an immediate visual continuity with Jeffrey Hunter, who originated him in "The Cage", Star Trek's first pilot. Hunter only played the part in that one episode which was never originally aired. When the character was returned in the Original Series proper (in it's only two-part episode, "The Menagerie"), Pike was played by actor Sean Kenney. Pike, as introduced to the audience in 1966, was a tragic character. Burned and paralyzed saving the lives of cadets in a training accident, Pike, mentally fully intact and aware, is left a physical husk and confined to a life support wheel chair. His only means of communication is a series of flashing lights to indicate "Yes" or "No".
At this time, very little is known about him except that he was Captain of the Enterprise before James Kirk and that Spock served under him for 11 years, 4 months and 5 days. Pike has also earned Spock's fierce loyalty as Kirk and crew quickly learn when the Vulcan hijacks the Enterprise, risking his and Kirk's career in an attempt to save Pike from the horrors of his injuries.
Pike (Jeffrey Hunter) and Spock as they appeared in "The Cage"
The Pike that we meet in "The Cage" and the flashbacks of "The Menagerie" is a more stern leader than Kirk, but still exhibits the strength of will of an honorable starship captain. What is not quite present yet is the qualities that would evoke such devotion from Spock or the audience. Had he continued in the role, Jeffery Hunter would have, undoubtedly, fleshed out the character but as history played out, Hunter played him only once and Pike is never seen again. Compare Patrick Stewart's portrayal of Picard in "Encounter at Farpoint" to "All Good Things…" and you will find a character much more charming, relaxed and sympathetic to the audience then he was in the pilot. For Pike, that tasks retroactively falls to Anson Mount.
And Mount delivers. When Pike steps aboard the bridge of Discovery to take command, he finds a crew which has been betrayed and traumatized by Lorca. With all the strength of character of a Starfleet paradigm, Pike, in his primary Original Series gold, assures them right out of the gate that the Star Trek is here to save them:
"I know this is a hard left turn for you. You were in route to Vulcan to pick up a new captain. I was briefed on the classified details surrounding your last one. I know he betrayed this crew. If I were you, I'd have my doubts about me as well. I'm not him. I'm not Lorca."
Anson Mount as Christopher Pike
Getting Back on Course
It's no coincidence that what follows are some back to form Star Trek episodes. "New Eden" offers an example of what the series is capable of, placing the crew in a classic First Contact scenario which, while standing on its own, is part of the larger narrative. During Season two, the crew bonds and works together in a way that is classic Trek. Star Trek: Discovery, while not entire cured of the ailments it suffered in Season One, is much healed by the influence of Pike and the Enterprise crew. When Number One beams aboard Discovery in "An Obol for Charon", she brings with her the energy, confidence and goodness of what it means to serve on the Enterprise. Well played by Rebecca Romijn, it becomes clear that the Enterprise crew is acting like Star Trek antibodies, attacking anything that does not seem quite Trek and saving Discovery (Author's note: except for Lt. Connolly – I don't know what that was about.)
AN-TI-BOD-EEEZ!
Discovery returns the favor. As each episodes unfolds, Pike becomes more and more fleshed out to the point that his ultimate fate is almost forgotten.
The Hero's Journey
"Through the Valley of Shadows" is one of the saddest, most fateful episodes in Star Trek and not because it reveals anything new about Pike, but simply by what it reminds the longtime viewer of Pike and his eventual fate. In the episode, he must undergo a Campbellian test in order to retrieve a Time Crystal needed to save the universe. In doing so, Pike is presented with a vision of his future which is all the more terrifying now that the audience has come to know this man. First, he witnesses the initial training accident. When Pike, burnt and bleeding from the explosion, places his hand on the blast door glass, the Delta Rays are already at work degenerating his body. What comes next is the true nightmare and Mount's performance drives it through the heart as Pike, reeling in horror after seeing himself crippled and paralyzed, wrestles with the temptation to escape his fate:
"You're a Starfleet captain. You believe in service, sacrifice, compassion and love…I'm not going to abandon the things that make me who I am because of a future that contains an ending I hadn't foreseen for myself."
Pike faces his destiny.
Thus is his future written in a way that takes the audience along. Star Trek: Discovery makes the best use of it's prequel status by allowing the Star Trek fan with to become familiar with a heretofore mostly unknown character who is arguably the sire of the Original Series. When reviewing, "The Menagerie", the man in the wheelchair is no longer a stranger. Now his true heart is known, as is his compassion and his courage. It's clear why Spock would be so dedicated to this man. What must he have meant to the crew of the Enterprise and what heartbreak they must have suffered upon learning of his accident? That makes Spock's errand of mercy to save his former captain all the more human.
Spock and Pike (Sean Kenney) in "The Menagerie"
To the Future!
In the final movement of season two, it's determined that Discovery must be removed from the 23rd century and sent nearly one thousand years into the future – well out of range of the Original Series. It's a less than subtle metaphor for the mismatch of Star Trek: Discovery with it's Original Series setting and it falls to the paragons of this time period – Pike and the Enterprise to guard and defend Discovery until it can make the time warp. Enterprise acts as a guardian angel, shielding Discovery and her crew from an overwhelming technological onslaught. Discovery makes the jump and the season closes not with them, but on the bridge of the Enterprise, proudly displaying Gold, Blue and Red and setting course for their next adventure. Everything has been set right.
Go forward, Discovery. We have the Watch.
Season two opens with the Enterprise as the elephant in the sector, but, in reality, Pike, the Enterprise and Discovery needed one another. Discovery gave the character of Christopher Pike new life around the campfire and the annals of Star Trek. In return, Pike and the Enterprise saved Discovery by giving back to the crew the ideals of Starfleet and, on a meta level, removing Star Trek: Discovery from a timeline in which it never quite fit and allowing it to truly boldly go where no man has gone before.
For great coverage of Star Trek: Discovery listen to Warp Trails: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast at Retrozap.com.
Matt Rashid
Matt started watching Star Trek when he was in his mother's belly and has since continued to consume all manner of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. An actor, comedian and family man, Matt's work can be found at www.mattrashid.com. He lives in Westchester, NY.
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Alliteration Alert: It's election time!
No? You don't? Why in that case you must be voting for a candidate that you agree with! It sounds like you might even be voting for someone who agrees with your values! And that makes you, my friend, a Values Voter! And for many of us, this news will come as something of a surprise – not having been invited to that big political summit of our fellow Values Voters that took place this weekend in D.C. Maybe the invite is still in the mail?
Phrases like Values Voter and Moral Majority are badges of political honour, worn with pride by certain sections of the electorate. Look a little closer though and you'll spot an interesting fact about these terms – they are completely meaningless.
Everybody who votes, votes on their values, and therefore everybody is a values voter.
Most people in this world are moral thank goodness, and therefore there is, of course, a moral majority.
Both labels are truisms – statements that while sounding true and occasionally profound, actually say nothing at all. So how come both of these junk-phrases have gained so much traction?
It's because they are great political examples of alliteration – the art of taking two words that begin with the same letter and then sticking them side-by-side. Think of "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" and you've got alliteration taken to extremes by small children. Think of Batman and Robin – the Caped Crusaders – and you have alliteration in comic books. Think of Kit-Kat or Coca-Cola and you have it in famous brands. Think of the mainstream media and you have it in the folks who bring us the news.
Alliteration is everywhere, and it's function is to create catchy soundbites. When used to denote groups of people however, something a little unpleasant starts to happen. That sheer catchiness creates a profoundly polarising smugness. For example, if you come to think of yourself as being part of the "moral majority", then your neighbour who possibly doesn't agree with you, can only be part of an "immoral minority". If you see yourself as a part of an exclusive sect called "values voters", then you must have a pretty judgemental view on the voting habits of the rest of us.
A good political alliteration will seize the soundbite and spice a speech. JFK knew this and used alliteration to deliver empowering phrases such as "let us go forth and lead the land we love" and "a grand and global alliance". More recently though, it seems to be used to divide and conquer.
As we enter the final weeks of campaigning for the mid-terms and many a speech is made, let's listen out for those alliterations and ask ourselves if this is a phrase designed to inspire the electorate, or to divide us? When we can answer that question, we start to gain insight into the true, unstated values of the candidate.
Voting on the true, interior values of the candidate? Now that's being a values voter.
Powerful speeches contain powerful content. For that content to shine though, it must be mounted into a powerful structure. Barack Obama's speech today at the UN General Assembly contained both.
Much analysis will be given over to the content of that speech, so let's take a moment to examine the structure. Let's understand what was powering away beneath the hood.
Here are seven of the hidden mysteries that allowed Barack Obama to deliver a barn-stormer.
The technique is called Antithesis, and it suspends audiences between doubt and certainty – darkness and light – peril and salvation.
Throughout the speech, we were never far from a collection of paired opposites, and this maintained the constant tension and dramatic pace.
Many speeches contains lists, and lists involve commas to separate out the items. Commas however also break the pace of the speaker. When somebody wants to build power, all those little breathing gaps cause the impact to break-down.
All those instances of "or" are absolutely deliberate. They provide a drumbeat and allow every last element in the list to stand-out loud and proud and be acknowledged.
As the camera's swivelled to focus on a discomfited Russian ambassador, President Obama laid out a meticulous charge-sheet against Russia's actions in Ukraine. What the president was doing was using this evidence to frame his case – to set the parameters by which his own views could be judged.
Quotes are an important part of a speech. When well chosen, they provide not just another form of evidence, but also a sense of majesty – or comedy – or tragedy – depending on whom you choose. In this speech, not only did we hear quotes from John F. Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt, both internationally respected American figures, but also a quote from Sheikh bin Bayyah of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, thereby extending that reach out to the Muslim world.
Look at the time gaps between those numbers. 100 to 50. 50 to 10. There's first a drop of 50%, and then one of 80%. Those numbers are closing-up as time seems to pick-up speed.
The technique is Metastasis and it can be used either to stretch someones perception of time, or as the president uses it here, to accelerate it. Change is coming, and it's coming fast!
Many will have been surprised to hear a paragraph dedicated to Ferguson, Missouri, but it was there for a specific reason.
For those wanting to shoot-down the president's speech and paint him a hypocrite, it would be all too easy to point to the Ferguson riots. Such a counter-argument would, indeed, have allowed some of the power to be leeched away from the speech in the days to follow.
Obama however has blocked this by not waiting for his opponents to raise Ferguson, but by raising it himself. This is called Procatalepsis.
By seizing this counter-argument in the moment, the president allowed himself to re-frame the challenge, rather than allow his opponents to do so.
It was the beginning of the most significant phrase in the speech, and also the one that news networks seized upon to replay in the moments as the Barack Obama stepped down from the podium.
It's a simple phrase, but within it sits one of the most powerful tools of the speechwriter's craft, and it comes straight from poetry. It's an Iamb. And please – don't misread that – that first letter is not an "L". It's a capital "I". If you're now thinking of a baby sheep, then you read it wrong. Just as you say IPhone or IPad, that word is I-amb.
Speaking in Iams isn't easy, and unless you are a poet, it's even tougher to write them, but when they are used, and used well, it creates one hell of a powerful phrase.
"No God condones this terror" is going to be the element of the president's General Assembly address that is heard around the world.
This was a great speech, and beside strong content, it showed a mastery of technique.
Some in the world will now be stinging from it. Even more will be inspired.
It wasn't a speech. It wasn't even an address. It was a book report.
Speaking today on the White House lawn as Marine One spooled up it's engines behind him, President Obama tripped-up the media. What was billed as a ten minute speech on last night's Syria actions against ISIL, was delivered in just 3 minutes 11 seconds. Obama was already striding back to the White House door before TV news crews even realised that the speech was over.
What happened? For a President whose foreign policy credentials are so often doubted, you would think that he might have wanted to make a little more out of the moment.
What happened was a delicate, if dull, attempt to keep a coalition together. A coalition in Congress, and an unusual coalition in the Arab world. Both are exceptional and crucial.
Lets consider the speech for just one moment. The president paid tribute to the armed forces involved. He paid tribute to the Arab nations who joined the attacks. He laid out the rationale for the attacks. End of story.
We heard no moments of pride, and it was almost devoid of rhetorical flourishes. All of Obama's usual speech elements were, oddly, missing.
The clues to Obama's mission in this speech were the words "bipartisan", which occurred twice, 'coalition', which occurred once, and a special-guest appearance by that horribly tired old cliche "shoulder to shoulder". These four phrases comprised the closest that we could hear to any form of a dominant message, and that message was 'let's stay together'.
We did receive one slight rhetorical flourish, and that was when the president used a form that carries the marvellous name of Dirimens Copulatio – it's the "not only, but also" figure. The purpose of Dirimens is to amplify a point – to make things appear bigger. We heard it in the president's phrase "…this makes it clear that this is not America's fight alone." Again – this is a shove towards that topic of bipartisanship.
It must have been tempting for White House speech writers to incorporate a couple of political point-scorers on behalf of the president. He's taken such heat in recent weeks and months for a seemingly toothless foreign policy. When we've just seen American missiles and jets pounding a repulsive terrorist group, then surely this is the time to notch up at least a couple of political bonus points?
Absolutely not. Had the president attempted to take any form of political credit for last night's attacks, what would then have happened to that rare bi-partisanship? It would have fractured – both at home, and potentially between the growing coalition of Gulf States.
That's why we got a book-report on the White House lawn, and not a speech, and for today's needs that was just what was needed. It will hold the coalition together.
Now let's see how he does at the UN. Will we get more of the same, or will there be a change of tone?
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Speaker John Boehner might want to remember that advice when Nancy Pelosi unveils her discharge petition for the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill at a press conference tomorrow morning.
Immigration reform is a difficult topic for John Boehner's caucus in the House. That's exactly why Nancy Pelosi is so dramatically raising it and is also precisely why Mr. Boehner wishes that she wouldn't.
In rhetoric there's a technique called concessio. This basically means "agree with your opponent". It's very hard for somebody to stay on the offensive when the other side just agreed with them.
Debaters think of this as a judo throw because just like in the martial art, it takes your opponent's momentum and uses it against them, so that they overbalance.
The question is: Where exactly should John Boehner agree with Nancy Pelosi?
In whatever Nancy Pelosi says at tomorrow's press conference, there will be areas where John Boehner can agree – even if it's only in a single sentence. For example, if somewhere Pelosi makes a statement such as "Immigration policy is a mess". That's a sentiment that Boehner can readily endorse.
Concessio will have been achieved, and the Pelosi momentum will have been temporarily checked.
John Boehner won't be in agreement with points one and two, but point three could be quite interesting for him. The GOP has several primaries coming up where the Tea Party are challenging establishment figures – Mitch McConnell for example. Something that provokes those candidates into regrettable statements that render them unelectable could be just what John Boehner quietly welcomes.
Rather than causing a GOP headache, Mrs. Pelosi's strategy could go some way to removing a couple of them – if the response is properly handled.
There is a large difference between the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill that Mrs Pelosi is promoting, and the means by which she's doing it. The GOP response can move into it's attack phase by disagreeing not with the policy itself, but with the stratagem of using a discharge petition, which is after all, something of a procedural firework aimed at the media.
Unlike for Nancy Reagan with her anti-drugs message of "Just say No", the same statement is regrettably not an option for John Boehner when it comes to immigration reform. If the Republican's have any new ideas about immigration, then this would be a good time to indicate them. Nancy Pelosi will have provided the news platform – John Boehner will then have the opportunity to take advantage of it.
Speaker Boehner himself might not be the best person to lead the response. The immigration debate is a highly charged one, so it would be smart to use a speaker who is already seen as being positively invested from the GOP side. Marco Rubio could be a good choice, or even GOP elder statesman John McCain.
Tomorrow's press conference need not be the Boehner-trap that it first appears. The damage done will depend entirely on how he directs the response – and that is directs the response, not delivers it. If handled correctly, the GOP lemonade stand can come out of this with increased credibility on a difficult topic. If handled badly though, the party, and Mr Boehner, can expect to be spitting out lemon pits from now until the mid-terms.
The question is, can John Boehner and his top-team avoid taking a great big bite from the lemon that Mrs. Pelosi is about to so gleefully offer them?
With the right communication plan, it's completely possible. We'll find out tomorrow.
Senator Rand Paul is a hero. Or at least that's how several of the nation's news organizations would have it. Just for once though, we're not talking Fox News. The San Francisco Chronicle for example rejoiced with this morning's headline: "Republican Rand Paul fires up a Berkeley crowd", while the New York Times compared him with Ronald Reagan, who found Berkeley such a tough audience that he sent in the National Guard.
All the applause would suggest that Senator Paul heroically entered a lion's den and then persuaded the occupants to roll over and have their tummies tickled. To an extent, that's just what he did, but this wasn't a miracle. This was rhetoric at it's best. Lessons can be learned!
First of all, the audience was tightly controlled. Paul set a clear title for his Berkeley appearance and it was calibrated to the interests of the audience: privacy. He could pretty much guarantee that so long as he kept to the prepared script, the audience would keep a respectful silence. The problems were always going to come with the Q&A.
When we got to the questions however, what did we get? Pre-selected (for which read "heavily vetted") questions. There was nothing there to open up any embarrassing civil-liberties type areas. Indeed, several of the questions such as "If elected President, would you curtail Executive Power" were directly chosen to enable the speaker to polish-up his credentials.
Millennials are deeply suspicious of state authority. Paul's chosen topic offered perfect synchronization. Throw in frequent references to cellphones, the web, and the threat posed by a snooping government, and rapt attention was guaranteed. Rand Paul is a clever, and thoughtful speaker. His isolation of this one particular aspect of Libertarian belief was where he and his audience would overlap. The audience were enthralled. So much so that they didn't notice the giant logical chasm – and opportunity – that Paul was delicately tip-toeing around.
This line was used twice, and to applause each time. Rand Paul passionately believes that nobody, just nobody has the right to interfere with you and your phone. Except….. the curious amongst us would love to know how that adds up if you are using your phone for some sort of gay dating purposes. If the phone company should manifest devout Christian views, would they have a right to cut you off? After all, Rand Paul also believes shops should have the right to turn away LGBT customers.
This vital question was left unasked, but then again, all the questions had been vetted anyway.
Only Rand Paul could get away with Tudor history in a modern American political speech, quoting Archbishop Cranmer's famous last words as he and the unfortunate Ridley became human barbecue on Bloody Mary's sixteenth century execution pyre. Again, the quote was perfectly chosen. It's an academic quote, and this speech was being given in an academic setting to an audience of high academic style. At once the quote supports Paul's message, and flatters the audience. It winks and insinuates "I'm clever, and I know you're clever. Let's both be clever together." The lions of Berkeley just rolled over and purred. Daniel himself could not have done better.
Paul went out of his way to pour praise onto a lady with whom he would not normally share much political currency, Senator Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein's significant if dull speech of the week before came in for substantial praise, right down to Paul's account of how he walked across to the Senator to congratulate her on it. Again, the Lions purred their approval. Why?
Senator Feinstein is from California. Berkeley is in California. What the audience responded to was the political equivalent of a speaker standing up to praise the home-team. "Go 49ers!!!" It was another subtle little aside, that was calculated to please.
Almost The absolute heart of the spell however was Rand Paul's continuous flirtation with Edward Snowden. The first reference came a mere three minutes into the speech, tucked neatly beside Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. Paul almost seemed to be flirting with the subject, until out of nowhere, we found ourselves in a comparison between the wrongdoings of Snowden and what Paul perceived to be the wrongdoings of NSA Director, James Clapper.
This strange dance of logic led to the statement that "If Clapper is innocent, then Snowden is innocent." What just happened? Did Rand Paul declare Edward Snowden innocent? The audience certainly seemed to think so, and responded warmly. In actuality though, Paul did no such thing. He merely posed an interesting question that allowed the audience to gleefully assume that Rand Paul shares their views. Yet more approving purring.
Full marks to Senator Paul. This was a masterful assessment of the audience, and a message fine-tuned to their viewpoint.
There were so many ways in which this appearance at Berkeley could have gone wrong. So many topics where speaker and audience could have clashed. So many difficult questions that could have been asked. Not one of them came to pass. Many are seeing Daniel emerging unscathed from the lion's den having performed some form of political miracle. Look a little closer though and you'll see the natural results of a good speech, a well planned message, and above all, a flattered audience.
Hyperbole is a rhetorical weapon best used with tongue-in-cheek, and that's a public speaking lesson Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana appears to have missed.
During yesterday's press-pack of the nation's governors, Jindal broke free from the agreed statement in order to launch an outburst all of his own when he referred to President Obama's plan to raise the federal minimum wage as "waving a white flag".
Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy briskly intervened, taking the microphone and mocking Jindal's comments. Other governors concurred. Jindal meanwhile, choosing not to heed the old guidance to quit digging when you're already in a hole, could be heard continuing his rant off-camera.
So what went wrong? From the point of view of public speaking, Jindal committed a basic error involving the technique of hyperbole, and where not to use it!
Hyperbole is a well known tool of speech. You'll have used it yourself. How about the last time you heaved a fully packed suitcase into the trunk of a car and muttered "Wow, this thing weighs a ton!" Well, it didn't weigh a ton, and if it actually had then you wouldn't have been able to lift it in the first place!
How about when approaching a deliciously laden buffet table. Who amongst us hasn't occasionally said to a friend "I'm starving! I could eat a horse." Again, you're neither starving nor expressing serious intent to scoff down an entire equine. Your friend however, will smile along with you because we all understand the tongue-in-cheek mechanics of hyperbole. It's a far-out exaggeration performed in a spirit of jest.
Of all the rhetorical forms, hyperbole is one that we use every day, and as a result we all have a fairly good idea about how it works. This is why Bobby Jindal sounded just a little bit crazy when he started on about white flags.
A white flag indicates abject surrender, which is far from the current state of debate. His white flag reference is therefore hyperbole being used in anger and not in jest. It's the rhetorical equivalent of going onto a shooting range with one of those little toy pistols that drops a flimsy flag saying "BANG!". Not only is it completely the wrong tool for the job but it sounds downright childish, and this is exactly what it was.
Hyperbole used in anger is the child's pose of rhetoric: "If you don't do what I want, then I'll never ever speak to you again!" Hyperbole circa second grade.
It's no surprise therefore that Governor Malloy responded with a parent-to-child response, saying to Jindal's face that his statement was "the most insane comment" he had ever heard.
Hyperbole has a valid role in debate, but only used in jest, and never in a tantrum.


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In the latest issue of the Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, guest editors Tamara Young and Bonnie Fusarelli examine the effects of the modern financial crisis on the American education system. Broken into two interrelated segments, the issue begins with a section entitled, "Demographic Changes, Privatization, Accountability, and School Finance." Focusing on the issues that have formed because of the tension between school reform efforts and the recent financial crisis, the first segment outlines how policy makers and educators alike have responded to the changing demands of the modern educational environment. The issue continues the discussion in a section entitled, "The Obama Administration, U.S. Congress and Teachers Unions," which takes a closer look at President Obama's stimulus policy and its overarching impact on the administration's educational agenda, as well as the challenges facing continued and sustained reform. When taken together, the articles contained within the issue's two sections provide a wide and clear view of the politics of today's education systems.
Guest editors Young and Fusarelli introduce the issue with an article called, "The Politics of Education and Equity in Turbulent Times." The piece outlines the ramifications of the modern recession, noting the fiscal crisis' impact on child poverty rates, school funding, and class sizes. The authors go on to state that because of the fiscal restrictions posed by the recession, policy makers must establish government priorities about the role, purpose, and funding of public education.
Lance Fusarelli begins the first section of the issue by discussing broad demographic changes in today's society and the impact of these changing demographics on today's educational systems. He argues that discussions centered on test scores and school performance are too narrow, and that policy makers need to place increased emphasis on the greater social contexts surrounding these reform movements. Bulkley and Burch shift to a discussion of outside organizations' involvement in the education process, focusing primarily on the impact of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and how those organizations differ.
Maxcy studies recent reform history to understand the future priorities of education reform policy, focusing closely on the rise in popularity of pay for performance programs and the national focus on performance accountability. Berry and Harrington further the discussion in their piece on the challenges posed to states by No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The article discusses the Obama administration's attempts to re-envision the federal role in education through its report, A Blueprint for Reform. The authors argue that, though the Obama administration addresses many of the challenges facing the states, it has fallen short in addressing the sheer magnitude of the issues. Picus and Odden then conclude the first section with a discussion of school finance. The authors acknowledge and address the financial issues facing schools in today's economic climate, and then move to provide suggestions for ways in which schools can reduce expenditures while still maintaining a focus on high student performance.
McDonnell and Weatherford begin the second segment of the issue with an article discussing Obama's use of the stimulus package to promote educational reform and whether the administration will be able to sustain these reforms in the long-term. From stimulus reform to a focus on institutional change, the issue continues the discussion of long-term education reform in DeBray and Houck's article, which outlines the issues facing the next reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The article analyzes the role of traditional party politics, interest groups, and historically pro-education reform coalitions in the institutional process of education reform, outlining the factors acting against Obama's proposed education agenda.
Young shifts the discussion from institutional change to the topic of teachers unions, where she argues that the unions will maintain their societal niche if they not only resist reforms, but also adapt to reform initiatives while working collaboratively with reformers to outline the future of the profession. Bonnie Fusarelli concludes the issue with her article on the continued problems facing policy makers in the modern fiscal climate.
The Peabody Journal of Education would like to extend its gratitude to Tamara Young and Bonnie Fusarelli for organizing this wonderful issue. The PJE is thankful as well to all the authors for their contributions, without which this issue on the politics of education and equity in the current economic climate would not have been possible. We hope practitioners and researchers alike will find this discussion of policy and reform insightful and useful.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 211-214.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 215-235.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 236-251.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 252-271.
States and Their Struggles With NCLB: Does the Obama Blueprint Get It Right?
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 272-290.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 291-303.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 304-318.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 319-337.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 338-351.
Peabody Journal of Education: Issues of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations, Vol. 86, No. 3: pages 352-358.


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Diagnostics For All has been awarded a grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a low-cost, rapid diagnostic to test for successful vaccination against tetanus and measles. A simple, point-of-care immunity assessment assay will have immediate impacts on current global efforts to control vaccine-preventable diseases.


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JAGUAR XE SV PROJECT 8, THE WORLD'S FASTEST SALOON CAR, BEATS ITS OWN NÜRBURGRING NORDSCHLEIFE RECORD
The Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations-developed XE SV Project 8 has demonstrated its breadth of performance capability by setting the fastest Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time for a four-door production car again: 7min 18.361sec.
Jaguar's 200mph, 600PS performance sedan lowers the fastest Nürburgring time for a four-door production car to 7min 18.361sec on 20.6km Nordschleife lap
Project 8 development driver Vincent Radermecker returns to legendary German circuit and cuts 2.9 seconds off his previous fastest time, set in November 2017
Officially-verified records achieved using off-the-shelf Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres
Experience a 360-degree onboard view of XE SV Project 8's record Nürburgring lap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fDwCaAgb3Q
For more information on the limited-edition Project 8, visit: www.jaguar.co.uk/project8
Fen End, UK – 24 July 2019: The Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations-developed XE SV Project 8 has demonstrated its breadth of performance capability by setting the fastest Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time for a four-door production car again: 7min 18.361sec.
This new officially-verified time on the 20.6km (12.8-mile) lap is 2.9 seconds faster than Project 8's previous benchmark set in November 2017 and 7 seconds faster than any other four-door production car has achieved.
Project 8 is also the first vehicle to set an official whole lap record in the Nürburgring's mid-range production car class, lapping the 20.8km (12.94-mile) circuit length in 7min 23.164sec.
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Returning to the legendary German circuit in a production-specification two-seat Track Pack version of Project 8 was development driver Vincent Radermecker. The car's height-adjustable twin-spring coil-over suspension was set in 'track' ride height, with adjustable front splitter and carbonfibre rear aerodynamic wing positioned for maximum downforce and stability.
To maximise performance and steering precision, for the final record runs Project 8 was fitted with new off-the-shelf ultra-high performance Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. Tested and chosen by SV engineers for their capability on the track, the road-legal tyres use rubber compounds directly transferred from Michelin's competition tyres.
The original Nürburgring time set by Jaguar XE SV Project 8 demonstrated the extreme performance envelope of the world's fastest production sedan, but the SV team is driven by a motorsport mentality and we knew Project 8 could go even faster. This new official record time is a fitting reward for everyone who has played a part in pushing the boundaries for our customers with Project 8.
Jamal Hameedi
Engineering Director, Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations
Powered by the most highly tuned 600PS version of Jaguar's 5.0-litre Supercharged V8, the all-wheel-drive Project 8 is capable of 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds (0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds) and a top speed of 200mph (320km/h). Project 8 also features a fully-enclosed flat underbody for enhanced aerodynamics, which is key to its performance.
Production of the limited-edition Project 8 will finish this year. There are three distinct four-door specifications available:
Lightweight two-seat Track Pack* – as used for the record lap times
Four-seat configuration with same aero package and performance as Track Pack
Touring specification with discreet fixed rear spoiler – the ultimate Q-car, limited to 15 examples worldwide and 186mph.
Prices for the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 start from £149,995 in the UK. For more information, and to find your nearest Jaguar Retailer, visit: www.jaguar.co.uk/project8
Media website: www.media.jaguar.com
Jaguar PR social channels
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Jaguar
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Jaguar @Jaguar
Instagram: http://instagram.com/Jaguar
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/JaguarCars
About Nürburgring Nordschleife lap records
Jaguar XE SV Project 8's previous four-door production sedan lap time of 7min 21.23sec was set in November 2017 on the so-far industry-recognised 20.6km course length (lap timing starts at the end of the Nordschleife start/finish straight at T13, lap timing ends at the start/finish line at the beginning of the start/finish straight at T13).
Since 2019 the Nürburgring officially scrutineers, supervises, records, confirms and publishes lap record times it measures over a whole lap length of 20.832km (lap timing starts and ends at the start/finish line of the Nordschleife).
New officially-verified Jaguar XE SV Project 8 record times set on 8 July 2019:
20.6km lap – 7min 18.361sec
Full-length 20.832km lap – 7min 23.164sec
About Vincent Radermecker
Belgian racing driver Vincent Radermecker has played a key role in the dynamic development of Jaguar XE SV Project 8 with Jaguar's SV engineering team. In addition to setting the Nürburgring record times, in September 2018 he also established a production saloon lap record of the original 8km Circuit de Charade, Clermont Ferrand, with a Jaguar XE 300 Sport. He is represented by Top Line Development (topline.be).
About Jaguar
Jaguar's heritage of elegant design and breathtaking performance has excited and delighted the world for 80 years. Today's world-class Jaguar family comprises the award-winning XE, XF and XJ saloons, the dramatic F-TYPE sportscar, the F-PACE performance crossover – the fastest-selling Jaguar ever, the new E-PACE compact performance SUV and now I-PACE, the all-electric performance SUV that puts Jaguar at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.
About Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations
Special Vehicle Operations' specialist team of Jaguar designers, engineers and technicians are dedicated to amplifying the performance and luxury attributes of Jaguar vehicles. The current Jaguar SV range includes F-TYPE SVR, F-PACE SVR and XE SV Project 8.
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Cape Verde national football team, FIFA-ranking of 15 March 1994
Cape Verde Islands national football team Lowered its position on FIFA ranking.
Cape Verde Islands national football team lowered its position by 2 ranks and currently occupies the 149th place. The team has 2 points.
This page describes the FIFA rankings and point of Cape Verde Islands national football team.
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Q: How would I exclude directories from os.listdir results? I'm making a script that will encode files within a directory using b64/b16 and I'm using os.listdir to do so, but it also lists directories which causes problems since now it's trying to encode directories as if it were a file.
How would I be able to exclude directories from os.listdir results?
import os
import sys
import base64
import codecs
import time
import string
import glob

#C:\\Users\\Fedora\\Desktop\\Win 10
path = "C:\\Users\\Fedora\\Desktop\\Win 10"
dirs = os.listdir(path)
files = []
filecount = 0
fileprogress = 0
for file in dirs:
   files.append(file)
   filecount = filecount + 1

for x in files:
    os.system("cls")
    fileprogress = fileprogress + 1
    print("File " + str(fileprogress) + "/" + str(filecount))
    print("Encrypting " + x + "...")
    inputfile = open(path + "\\" + x, "rb")
    data = inputfile.read()
    inputfile.close()
    data = base64.b16encode(data)
    data = base64.b64encode(data)
    data = base64.b16encode(data)
    data = base64.b64encode(data)
    data = base64.b16encode(data)
    outputfile = open(path + "\\" + x + ".crypt", "wb")
    outputfile.write(data)
    outputfile.close()

A: use filter
filepath = "C:\\Users\\Fedora\\Desktop\\Win 10"
dirs = os.listdir(path)
files = filter(lambda x:os.path.isfile(os.path.join(filepath, x)), dirs)

or list comprehension with os.path.isfile()
filepath = "C:\\Users\\Fedora\\Desktop\\Win 10"
dirs = os.listdir(path)
files = [x for x in dirs if os.path.isfile(os.path.join(filepath, x))]

A: Instead of using os.listdir() your can use os.walk which will return separate list for files and directories
python-oswalk-example
import os

path = "C:\\Users\\Fedora\\Desktop\\Win 10"

for (path, dirs, files) in os.walk(path):
    print path
    print dirs
    print files

pythoncentral os-walk
#Import the os module, for the os.walk function
import os

#Set the directory you want to start from
path = "C:\\Users\\Fedora\\Desktop\\Win 10"
for dirName, subdirList, fileList in os.walk(path):
    print('Found directory: %s' % dirName)
    for fname in fileList:
        print('\t%s' % fname)

A: You can use os.path.isdir function to check if the current file is a directory.
Also, it is much better to use string formatting operations instead of string concatenation: not
print("File " + str(fileprogress) + "/" + str(filecount))

but
print("File {}/{}".format(fileprogress, filecount))

Such code is much easier to understand and modify.

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Thomas Heywood
The 1929 Grand Organ
St Peter's Cathedral
Adelaide • South Australia
Enjoy Thomas Heywood performing some of the greatest classical music of all time, and some of the greatest organ music of all time, in this gala tour de force on the renowned 1929 Grand Organ in St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, South Australia – the glorious 'sister organ' to the Grand Concert Organ in the Melbourne Town Hall.
Program highlights include:
Mozart's Overture to The Magic Flute
Bach's famous Double Violin Concerto
Saint-Saëns The Swan from The Carnival of the Animals
Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony (2nd mvt)
Vivaldi's Concerto in A minor (arranged by Bach)
Dvořák's Humoreske
Guilmant's complete Sonata No. 5 in C minor
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Franz Schubert, trans. J. Stuart Archer
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Alexandre Guilmant
Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 80
Johann Sebastian Bach, trans. Thomas Heywood
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor (1st mvt), BWV 1043
Two pieces by Edwin H. Lemare
Rondo Capriccio (A Study in Accents), Op. 64
Toccata di Concerto, Op. 59
Antonín Dvořák, trans. Edwin H. Lemare
Humoreske, Op. 101 No. 7
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Bijele Poljane este un sat din comuna Cetinje, Muntenegru. Conform datelor de la recensământul din 2003, localitatea are 16 locuitori (la recensământul din 1991 erau 40 de locuitori).

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În satul Bijele Poljane locuiesc 16 persoane adulte, iar vârsta medie a populației este de 58,1 de ani (55,9 la bărbați și 60,9 la femei). În localitate sunt 9 gospodării, iar numărul mediu de membri în gospodărie este de 1,78.

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 Bijele Poljane Map — Satellite Images of Bijele Poljane (Maplandia)

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Much has been written online about the Commission on a Way Forward and its work. Yet because of the Methodist blogosphere's tendency to amplify mostly white, American, male voices, much of what has been written has reflected a certain social location, despite displaying widely varying theological standpoints. That is why I am happy to recommend Rev. Lloyd Narota's recent UMNS commentary, "Can our 'way forward' be reconciliation?" Rev. Narota is an ordained elder from Zimbabwe serving in Canada. His views certainly do not reflect all African United Methodists, but they do add something important to the discussion.


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Kent Police will once again be supporting the national drink and drug-driving campaign this festive period
Throughout December officers from the Roads Policing Unit will be targeting motorists who they suspect are impaired.
In a bid to drive down fatal and serious road traffic collisions, officers will also be requesting roadside breath tests from all drivers who commit a moving road traffic offence, irrespective of whether or not they suspect a drink driving offence.
Drug-wipe sample kits will be used on drivers suspected of being unfit to drive through drugs, which provide an instant roadside indication before the driver is taken to custody to provide a blood sample for further analysis.
Officers will also be carrying out intelligence-led fixed site checks, as well as engaging with motorists on the risks of getting behind the wheel after a drink or taking drugs.
Last year's campaign saw more than 460 vehicles stopped and 225 people arrested for being impaired.
Head of the Roads Policing Unit, Chief Inspector Craig West said: 'The harm caused by driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot be underestimated and it is a completely avoidable offence.
'Drink and drug-driving is known to be one of the four most common causes of a serious collision alongside not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone or other device at the wheel, and speeding. While only a very small minority of motorists commit offences of this nature, the consequences can be life-changing for all involved.'
Kent County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, David Brazier, said: 'We know that getting behind the wheel of a vehicle when you are not fit to do so can have tragic consequences.
'I would take this opportunity to encourage people not to drink or take drugs when they are planning on driving at any time of year.
'The safety of everyone on our roads is a top priority and we need motorists to be responsible in order to prevent future tragedies.'
Cllr Phil Filmer, Medway Council's Portfolio Holder for Frontline Services, said: 'Although we are all excited to safely spend the festive period with our friends and family this year, there is never an excuse for drink or drug-driving.
'Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have a devastating impact on a number of people's lives. I would encourage residents to act responsibly and help us reduce the number of incidents on our roads. This festive season please be responsible and make the right choice – don't drink and drive, it is simply not worth the risk.'
Throughout the year we would urge people to plan ahead before a night out. If you are intending to drink then keep some money aside for a taxi home or nominate a driver in your group of friends who will not drink at all. Also remember that alcohol can stay in your system the morning after a night out. It is just not worth the risk of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle when you have alcohol in your system.
Our message is that there is no safe amount of alcohol to have when driving, so if you plan to have an alcoholic drink you should make alternative arrangements to get home.
Drivers risk up to six months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a substantial driving ban if they are caught driving whilst above the legal limit.
Anyone who causes a death while drink or drug-driving faces up to 14 years' imprisonment.
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News Release 2-Nov-2020
Intelligent cameras enhance human perception
FAU team develops cost-efficient and high-resolution multi-spectral camera
Intelligent cameras are the next milestone in image and video processing A team of researchers at the Chair of Multimedia Communications and Signal Processing at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has developed an intelligent camera that achieves not only high spatial and temporal but also spectral resolution. The camera has a wide range of applications that can improve environmental protection and resource conservation measures as well as autonomous driving or modern agriculture. The findings of the research have been publishedas an open access publication.
'Research up to now has mainly focused on increasing spatial and temporal resolution, which means the number of megapixels or images per second,' explains lecturer Dr. Jürgen Seiler. 'Spectral resolution - the wavelength and thus the perception of colours - has largely been adjusted to match human sight during the development of cameras, which merely corresponds to measuring the colours red, green, and blue. However, much more information is hidden in the light spectrum that can be used for a wide range of tasks. For example, we know that some animals use additional light spectra for hunting and searching for food.'
Three resolutions in one camera
Seiler, who is an electrical engineer, has therefore developed a high-resolution multi-spectral camera that enhances human perception with his team at the Chair of Multimedia Communications and Signal Processing (LMS) led by Prof. Dr. Kaup at FAU. It combines all three resolutions - spatial, temporal and spectral - in a cost-efficient solution. 'Up to now, there were only extremely expensive and complex methods for measuring the ultraviolet or infrared ranges of light or individual spectral bands for special industrial applications,' says Seiler. 'We looked for a cost-efficient model and we were able to develop a very cost-effective multi-spectral camera.'
The researchers connected several inexpensive standard cameras with various spectral filters to form a multi-spectral camera array. 'We then calculated an image in order to combine the various spectral information from each sensor,' explains Nils Genser, research associate at LMS. 'This new concept enables us to precisely determine the materials of each object captured using just one single image.'
At the same time, the new camera is greatly superior to existing systems in terms of its spatial, temporal and spectral resolution. As the surroundings are recorded by several 'eyes' as is the case with human sight, the system also provides a precise indication of depth. This means that the system not only precisely determines the colour and certain material properties of objects it captures, but also the distance between them and the camera.
Ideal for autonomous driving and environmental technology
Autonomous driving is a potential application for these new intelligent cameras. 'A whole range of solutions to various problems has now opened up thanks to our new technology,' says Seiler. 'In the infrared range, for example, we can differentiate between real people and signposts using the thermal signature. For night driving, we can detect animals crossing the road with sufficient warning.'
The high-resolution multi-spectral cameras could also be used for protecting the environment and conserving resources. 'Several plastics differ significantly from each other in various ranges of the spectrum, which is something the new intelligent camera can reliably detect,' Genser emphasises. 'Large amounts of plastics are simply burned instead of separated for recycling as they have a similar appearance. We can now separate them reliably.'
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The shift from past statements signals the Federal Reserve is more concerned that deflation could take hold. Deflation — the opposite of inflation, is a persistent decrease in prices.
"Although the Fed's assessment of the economy remained mostly unchanged, their emphasis on inflation being below the level consistent with their mandate indicates that the feeble recovery is not the only reason why the Fed could inject additional stimulus into the U.S. economy," said Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT Forex.
"By saying that they are prepared to provide additional accommodation if needed to support the economic recovery AND to return inflation to levels consistent with its mandate, the central bank is essentially telling us there are a number of reasons why the balance sheet may be expanded in November."
The released Fed statement follows in its entirety:
Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in August indicates that the pace of recovery in output and employment has slowed in recent months. Household spending is increasing gradually, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income growth, lower housing wealth, and tight credit. Business spending on equipment and software is rising, though less rapidly than earlier in the year, while investment in nonresidential structures continues to be weak. Employers remain reluctant to add to payrolls. Housing starts are at a depressed level. Bank lending has continued to contract, but at a reduced rate in recent months. The Committee anticipates a gradual return to higher levels of resource utilization in a context of price stability, although the pace of economic recovery is likely to be modest in the near term.
Measures of underlying inflation are currently at levels somewhat below those the Committee judges most consistent, over the longer run, with its mandate to promote maximum employment and price stability. With substantial resource slack continuing to restrain cost pressures and longer-term inflation expectations stable, inflation is likely to remain subdued for some time before rising to levels the Committee considers consistent with its mandate.
The Committee will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and continues to anticipate that economic conditions, including low rates of resource utilization, subdued inflation trends, and stable inflation expectations, are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate for an extended period. The Committee also will maintain its existing policy of reinvesting principal payments from its securities holdings.
The Committee will continue to monitor the economic outlook and financial developments and is prepared to provide additional accommodation if needed to support the economic recovery and to return inflation, over time, to levels consistent with its mandate.
Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman; William C. Dudley, Vice Chairman; James Bullard; Elizabeth A. Duke; Sandra Pianalto; Eric S. Rosengren; Daniel K. Tarullo; and Kevin M. Warsh.
Voting against the policy was Thomas M. Hoenig, who judged that the economy continues to recover at a moderate pace. Accordingly, he believed that continuing to express the expectation of exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period was no longer warranted and will lead to future imbalances that undermine stable long-run growth. In addition, given economic and financial conditions, Mr. Hoenig did not believe that continuing to reinvest principal payments from its securities holdings was required to support the Committee's policy objectives
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Oh yeah, lets do what we have to to make things cost more! It isn't about sustaining growth and employment, it is about how to maximize profits to big business. Great program, people are now slaves, let's make sure they can't afford food so the govt is forced to rip off taxpayers once again, giving taxpayer money to big business so they can continue their wealth building while they laugh their collective rears off at the rest of us.
Well, the government loves inflation. They create it to pay back all the money they borrow in cheaper dollars. It's not the fault of the corporations. It's the primary duty of the Federal Reserve to maintain the value of the dollar. But the thinking is that inflation is a "good thing". I don't think so, because if you put money under your mattress, just a few years later, it's worth half. Blame the government for this, not business. They don't control the value of the dollar, they only respond to it.
R. T. Greenwood says:
I want to know the inflation rate of those items whose price increases are money supply based. That means eliminate computers (influenced heavily by Moore's law and the phony concept known as hedonics), Chinese made goods, etc. The inflation in health care, dental care, veterinary care, higher education, etc. has not been higher in decades.