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HomeTechRadar - All the latest technology newsxCloud, Microsoft's answer to PlayStation Now, can stream 3,500 games
xCloud, Microsoft's answer to PlayStation Now, can stream 3,500 games
While Microsoft's game-streaming service isn't ready for primetime yet, it's further along than anyone thought: Project xCloud, which is currently being beta tested by Microsoft employees, can already stream 3,500 games from the cloud with another 1,900 games potentially titles on their way.
Microsoft unveiled these and other key details today in a new blog on the Xbox Wire, and says even more details will be revealed soon.
The key points in today's post are that Microsoft has a number of games that are already compatible with the service from the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox game library, and claims that any game published on the Xbox One could be xCloud-compatible without any extra work from developers.
To stream these games to customers, Microsoft has deployed xCloud servers to data centers across 13 Azure regions – including North America, Europe and Asia – and says that it will continue to build more centers as development continues.
Just as interestingly, Microsoft says developers like Capcom and Paradox are currently running tests on the servers, and has updated its developer kit to include cloud-specific APIs. In some examples provided by Microsoft, the new developer tools allow creators to make multiplayer matches in the cloud more seamless by moving all connections to the same server and enables games to scale font size depending on the screen you're using.
xCloud vs Now vs Stadia
Numerical data, believe it or not, is Microsoft's greatest weapon at this point. Its biggest rival, Google Stadia, has yet to announce any details about the streaming service, telling journalists that more details would be revealed soon.
Knowing exactly how many games we can expect when the service launches (somewhere between 3,500 and 5,400) should give some credibility to Microsoft's new game-streaming service, as should the number and locations of Microsoft's Azure servers.
That last bit of information is so powerful, in fact, that even longtime rival Sony has said it would partner with Microsoft on building game-streaming technology. The pair announced a partnership last week, and say that it's primarily based around the shared development of Azure cloud technology – something Sony could use in the next iteration of its PlayStation Now service.
While details are still light right now about both Google Stadia and Project xCloud, we expect to hear more about both at E3 2019 or shortly after.
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Q: HMS Cloud DB SDK UnsatisfiedLinkError No implementation found for AGConnectCloudDB instance I followed the guidelines on Huawei Developer website about Cloud DB service.Then I just created  a simple app trying to query data from Cloud DB and test it via  Android Studio Emulator.

But i am getting following error that make the app crush with message
on screen: ExampleCloudDBApp keeps stopping.

    Process: com.huawei.agc.clouddb.quickstart, PID: 6400
    java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: No implementation found for long com.huawei.agconnect.cloud.database.AGConnectCloudDB.nativeGetInstance(com.huawei.agconnect.cloud.database.CertificateService, java.lang.String, java.lang.String) (tried Java_com_huawei_agconnect_cloud_database_AGConnectCloudDB_nativeGetInstance and Java_com_huawei_agconnect_cloud_database_AGConnectCloudDB_nativeGetInstance__Lcom_huawei_agconnect_cloud_database_CertificateService_2Ljava_lang_String_2Ljava_lang_String_2)
        at com.huawei.agconnect.cloud.database.AGConnectCloudDB.nativeGetInstance(Native Method)
        at com.huawei.agconnect.cloud.database.AGConnectCloudDB.initialize(AGConnectCloudDB.java:128)
        at com.huawei.agc.clouddb.quickstart.model.CloudDBZoneWrapper.initAGConnectCloudDB(CloudDBZoneWrapper.java:103)
        at com.huawei.agc.clouddb.quickstart.CloudDBQuickStartApplication.onCreate(CloudDBQuickStartApplication.java:28)
        at android.app.Instrumentation.callApplicationOnCreate(Instrumentation.java:1154)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.handleBindApplication(ActivityThread.java:5871)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.access$1100(ActivityThread.java:199)
        at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:1650)
        at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:106)
        at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:193)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:6669)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
        at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(RuntimeInit.java:493)
        at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:858)

CloudDBQuickStartApplication class's  initAGConnectCloudDB method:
public class CloudDBQuickStartApplication extends Application {
    @Override
    public void onCreate() {
        super.onCreate();
        //Initialize AGConnectCloudDB
        CloudDBZoneWrapper.initAGConnectCloudDB(this);
    }

    @Override
    public void onTerminate() {
        super.onTerminate();
    }

CloudDBZoneWrapper class content that calls initialize method of AGConnectCloudDB class:
    public static void initAGConnectCloudDB(Context context) {
        AGConnectCloudDB.initialize(context);
    }

A: You mentioned to test your Cloud DB app on Android Studio Emulator.
Based on my observation throghout the Huawei Kits' implementations, it was a less painful practice to use real android/huawei device or even a cloud based smartphone test environment provided on Huawei developer website.Some errors i faced using emulator was not appear on real device at all.

So ,May I suggest you to re-test your app on online Cloud Debug or
real android device and check if error persists?
Huawei Cloud DB Guide Link

A: The problem occurs because you are running the Android simulator and the selected device is an x86 architecture.
Solution is:
A. Download the ARM emulator image and create a VM. You are advised to use the Nexus 6p or later and increase the memory during running (double the default value at least because the ARM emulator runs slowly on the x86 system).
B. Use the command line to compile and generate the APK, and then install the APK on the x86 simulator.
C. Use a real phone to debug the app.
D. Set the splits parameter in the compilation script.

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Team Canada Pyeongchang 2018 Blog: Adam Kingsbury
By Adam Kingsbury (Team Canada women's coach) We all know this is not the start that we expected, but it's the Olympics — we've seen strange things happen in the past.
Team Canada Pyeongchang 2018 Blog: Kevin Koe
By Kevin Koe (Team Canada skip) I've been playing so many years to get to the Winter Olympics, and now that I'm here, I'm seeing things differently on the inside of the Games.
Team Canada Pyeongchang 2018 Blog: Marc Kennedy
By Marc Kennedy (Team Canada men's team vice-skip) We were waiting for this morning for a long, long time, ever since winning at the Trials in December, and it was exciting — definitely exciting!
Team Canada Pyeongchang 2018 Blog: Jeff Stoughton
By Jeff Stoughton (Team Canada mixed doubles coach) We knew today's semifinal against a really good Norway team wasn't going to be easy, so nobody should be surprised that it was a grind.
Team Canada Pyeongchang 2018 Blog: Kaitlyn Lawes
By Kaitlyn Lawes (Team Canada mixed doubles player) We've had a great round robin, and now we're getting ready for the playoffs.
By Jeff Stoughton (Team Canada mixed doubles coach) That game was phenomenal. I mean, right from the first rock — perfect draws, perfect taps, double-takeouts, a couple in-offs. Kaitlyn and John were clicking on all cylinders, that's for sure.
By Jeff Stoughton (Team Canada mixed doubles coach) OK, now it's really hit me that I'm at the Olympics with Team Canada.
By Kaitlyn Lawes (Team Canada mixed doubles player) We all knew the first Olympic mixed doubles competition wasn't going to be easy. Yes, we're disappointed to lose this morning against Norway, but they really played great.
By Jeff Stoughton (Team Canada mixed doubles coach) We just finished our first practice session here in Gangneung, but it still really hasn't hit me yet that I'm at the Winter Olympics.

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Keeping you up to date with events in the UK related to face blindness.
Face Blind UK has received a grant from Awards for All for a project we've called "Living with Confidence".
Over the coming year, this grant will enable Face Blind UK to produce a series of leaflets, badges, wallet cards and improvements to the web site. The aim is to raise awareness of face blindness and provide useful resources for those of us living day to day with the challenge of not recognising others.
In May 2018 "The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder" by Sarah Harris, published by HarperCollins. A novel that looks at life through the eyes of Jasper, a 13 year old boy with face blindness (prosopagnosia) and synaesthesia, as he struggles to make sense of events unfolding around him.
A really unusual and intriguing book, and a fascinating read for anyone who finds recognising other people a challenge. Available from Amazon and Waterstones.
As someone with face blindness myself, I dived into this novel with great curiosity. There are lots of instances that Jasper relates which are familiar to me – failing to recognise someone he talked to 5 minutes before, Jasper muses "He tricked me by taking off his grey jacket". And the story is full of rehearsed strategies and excuses, which I too use every day, seeking to blend in, to act like others and to avoid offending people. "I'm sorry I forgot", "Sorry I didn't see you there". Jasper recognises "It's a lie of course, but a useful one".
But despite this I found Jasper's confusion in identifying people quite disconcerting. Finally I realised that while this reflects my own lived experience of the world, I'm used to immersing myself in a luxury of certainties when I pick up a book. A world presented in unequivocally identified characters 'Matthew approached Sarah', 'Juliet sat in the library' etc. Rather Jasper endeavours to distinguish 'Diamond Pullover Man' from 'Dark Blue Baseball Cap Man', using identifiers that I know (as well as he does) can change in an instance. I feel heartened by this discovery, realising that readers are getting an insight into my world.
However, as the title suggests, Jasper has another unusual sensory condition, a form of synaesthesia which evokes colours out of voices. This creates a very visually stimulating read, and though it's not something commonly associated with face blindness, here it provides an excellent device for capturing the traits that people with face blindness do use to recognise others, a mixture of posture, gait, voice, personality – all of which help us to connect with the essence of the person that we know and to feel comfortable in their presence.
Though there were times when I felt as confused as Jasper, 'The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder' is a story that pulls you in and kept me guessing to the last.
Author, Sarah Harris, introduces her new novel and talks to two individuals exploring the conditions of face blindness and synaesthesia in a podcast or via iTunes.
Face Blind UK produces a newsletter every six months.
It includes book and film reviews, links to newsletters and research, and Top Tips for living day to day with prosopagnosia. To receive your copy direct join the Face Blind UK mailing list.
From the USA – a regular newsletter with a research focus on children with developmental prosopagnosia is produced by Dr Kirsten Dalrymple from the University of Minnesota. You can find out more on their website or sign up to recieve the newsletter direct.
The first Face Blind UK Open Meeting was held on the hottest July day on record – we were very grateful for the air conditioning of our hosts at Birkbeck College, London.. The day included updates on both the organisation and current prosopagnosia research projects across the world. In the afternoon there wer workshops to discuss the development of new resources and plans for Face Blind UK into 2016. Summary of the Meeting.
Our first newsletter with Top Tips, reviews, news of forthcoming events ….. and the odd penguin or two!
To have future issues emailed to you direct simply add your name to our mailing list.
A newsletter focussing on prosopagnosia research and sharing this with the face blind community.
ver the last 20 years, and provides links to recent articles in the news.
It also includes the profiles of some of the lead researchers in the field, based at Birkbeck College, University of London.
. In fact, face recognition is a complex achievement which involves several different cognitive and brain mechanisms. This talk, will examine how the brain processes faces, and why some people find face recognition very difficult.
This annual event, run by Birkbeck College, London, brought together members of the scientific community and those whose lives are affected by face blindness.
Prosopagnosia was listed for the first time on NHS Choices from 18th June 2014.
aded by Bournemout University, to raise awareness of prosopagnosia and gain formal recognition for the condition.


Because of a large number of the baking company choosing the one among them can be tricky. The process of making the dough for the production of cakes, biscuits bread and other products is determined by an individual company which makes the difference. Thus you have to be very careful in your selection if you want the best quality of the baker's products. In this site we will provide you with the basic tips that you can apply when looking the best bakers.
The company experience. Its necessary that you mind about the company experience in the field. The Company that you started hearing about its products a long time ago since you are young is the best to choose for your baking suppliers. However, you should not underrate the growing bakers since they can also be able to give you what you want only that you may not have the right trust for the services. Another benefit of dealing with the old time baker is that you have confidence in the products because there are no customers would buy poor quality products for more than a year.
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Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET), established in 2001, is a private self-financing college, which had been affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala from the 2001 to the 2014 admissions, and is affiliated to the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University, Trivandrum, Kerala from the 2015 admissions onwards. The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi. Five UG programmes, i.e. B.Tech. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering, and B.Tech. Information Technology, have been granted provisional accreditation by NBA for 3 years w.e.f. July 2014.
The Rajagiri Valley campus is a perfect blend of the urban and the rural: while the verdant and serene backdrop of the self-contained campus provides the ideal atmosphere for stimulating the creativity and intellectual pursuits of the academia, the close proximity to the industrial belt of Kerala, the Infopark, and the proposed Smart City helps in providing the students with exposure to the practical aspects of their profession. This ensures a smooth transition from the institution to the industry for our graduates.
Students from Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology who have completed the first two years of their Bachelor Degree with an average of 75% can receive advance standing due the articulation agreement between ANU College of Engineering and Computer Sciences and Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET), in the following courses:
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering)
Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology)
For further information about the advance standing articulation agreement please click on the advanced standing tab below.
Advanced standing
College welcomes the 2018 academic year
On Thursday 22 February the College rang in the start of the academic year by hosting a '2018 Welcome Party'. Now in its second year, the Welcome Party is an...
ANU & Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology Advanced Standing Reference Guide (PDF, 145.22KB)
How much credit can I receive?
Generally students can receive a maximum of two years of advanced standing into the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Advanced Computing, or Bachelor of Software Engineering and a maximum of one and half years of advanced standing into Bachelor of Information Technology. Outside of the College formal advanced standing/ credit transfer agreement which can be located on the advanced standing tab, the college assesses applications for advanced standing/ credit transfer towards its programs based on comparable prior studies at international institutions on case-by-case basis.
Are there English language requirements to study at ANU?
The University does have English requirements. Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) regulations require international students from select countries to provide specific English language test results for the purpose of student visa applications. This test may be different from the University's English language requirements. To view the English language requirement for ANU please visit the following link https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_000408
Can I receive credit in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) and Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and development)?
Advanced standing into the above mentioned programs are normally not permitted and are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
What is the Cumulate Grade Point Average (CGPA) required to transfer to the Research and Development (R&D) courses?
The Cumulative grade point average required for a transfer into a research and development degree is on a case-by-case basis and usually requires excellent grades. However, you can transfer to another degree.
What is ANU's current ranking?
According to the QS world ranking ANU is currently ranked at 1 in Australia and 22 in the world. According to Times ranking ANU is currently ranked at 2 in Australia and 47 in the world.
What sort of jobs can I get after graduating?
Please have a look at our Alumni page for possible career outcomes https://cecs.anu.edu.au/study/our-alumni?page=1
What sort of accommodation does ANU offer, how much does it cost?
ANU guarantees accommodation for new undergraduate students and offers a broad range of accommodation types, from catered, semi catered to self-catered accommodation types. More for information about the different accommodation types please visit the following link http://www.anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/student-residences. For accommodation fee cost please visit the following link http://www.anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/cost-comparison
What sort of Current student opportunities do students of CECS have?
You can enhance your learning experience and take advantage of one of the many global opportunities at ANU. You can apply to participate in a international exchange program, design summits or short courses at a partner university. For more information on current opportunities please visit the following link https://cecs.anu.edu.au/current-students/student-opportunities
What sort of Scholarships are on offer?
There are a number of scholarships available to current ANU students to help with the cost of your studies. Donors and benefactors, external organisation and the Australian Government fund many of the scholarships we offer. To view the complete list of scholarships on offer please visit the following link http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-support
How much are the tuition fees for international students?
The amount of international student fees you will have to pay is determined by the courses in which you enrol. Each course has a set fee and the total fees for all enrolled courses in a semester, trimester or session are totalled and invoiced. For indicative costs by program, please see the student fees reference document http://www.anu.edu.au/files/resource/International%20Fee%20Schedule%20-%20552016.pdf
What is a major?
An area within a program that allows in-depth study in a particular field. A major usually consists of a set number of related courses. Majors at ANU require 48 units.
What is a minor?
A minor has fewer requirements to fulfil than a major, in terms of points and compulsory courses. Minors at ANU require 24 units.
What is a specialisation?
Similar to minors, specialisations are areas of studies with their own courses that are allowed to be taken in conjunction with specific related major.
Do I have to translate my documents into English?
Documents that are not in English must be translated by a National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) translator who is registered to translate the document language to and from English. You must submit certified copies of both the original language documents and the English translation.
What is an elective course?
An optional area of study in addition to the core courses of the program. Electives may allow you to delve more deeply into an area of study, or focus on alternative area of interest that you may have. Many people will use electives to complete an additional major or minor.
How can I find out more information?
You can either visit one of our agents located near you, the agents can be located from the following website http://www.anu.edu.au/study/information-for/agents-representatives
Alternately you can check our events page and see whether we will be visiting your university or an expo near you, the events page can be found https://cecs.anu.edu.au/events
You can also contact us on studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au for further information or give us a call on +612 6125 4450.
You can apply yourself or through one of our representative (agents) overseas. To find our more information about our agents please visit the following link http://www.anu.edu.au/study/information-for/agents-representatives
To apply yourself please visit the following link http://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply


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Officials: Furloughed teen didn't return to Connecticut Juvenile Training School
By Press staff
Published 12:38 pm EDT, Friday, October 31, 2014
MIDDLETOWN >> Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old who was in custody at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School who was granted a home pass Oct. 23 and didn't return, according to Department of Children and Families spokesperson Gary Kleeblatt.
The boy is not considered high-risk, Kleeblatt said, and was due to be released from the state's only secure facility for delinquent teenage boys Monday and allowed to return home, he said in a prepared statement.
"We are currently working with law enforcement and family to locate the youth," Kleeblatt wrote.
The furlough program is used to "reintroduce teens slowly into the environment," Kleeblatt said. "It's a way to transition the kids back in a more deliberate, more gradual way," Kleeblat told the Press.
These confined to CJTS are usually in the program for six months, he said. Toward the end of that period, staff use home passes to prepare them to reintegrate back into their home and community.
"In the past year and a half, we successfully have granted about 150 home passes for this purpose. This is the first instance in which a youth has not returned to the facility from such a pass during this time period," Kleeblatt's statement indicates.


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Story of My Life: A Tribute to Derek Brumbaugh
recognition at jester awards
As excited as PHS Theatre was to be nominated for 18 Jester Awards this year for "Shrek, The Musical," and "Band Geeks," and as excited as cast, crew, directors and parents were to get to travel in charter busses to the Jester Award Ceremony in Wichita and walk the red carpet, a vital piece of our program was missing and that made it bittersweet: Derek wasn't there to celebrate with us, and he certainly earned every right to. He was "Elliot" in "Band Geeks," which was nominated for Outstanding Small Ensemble ("Twirler Girl") and he was "Pinocchio" in "Shrek," which received numerous nominations and won nearly all of them.
Derek also bears the distinction of having been part of past Jester Award nominations as "Nicely Nicely Johnson" in "Guys & Dolls" and as "Lucas" in "Loserville."
So it was a marvelous moment, as well as a tearful one, to hear the Jester emcee pause the award ceremony for a special recognition and tribute to Derek up on the big screen. The recognition drew huge applause not just from the 120 PHS representatives, but from the rest of the house, as well. He was gone, but definitely was not forgotten. And he WAS a part of the ceremony, after all.
PHS Theatre loves as misses you every day, Derek.
This page, "Story of My Life: A Tribute to Derek Brumbaugh," will be authored by the many people whose lives were touched in some way big or small by Derek Brumbaugh. It will be maintained by a student and a parent volunteer. Memories, photos, and video clips may be emailed to dragondramaclub@gmail.com for posting here.
Consider becoming a member of PHS Performing Arts today!
Visit the Community section of our website for details.
Don't miss a performance! Subscribe to our events on Facebook at PHS Friends of Performing Arts, and check out our performance schedule in the Shows section of our website.
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Explore this stunning display by Clarendon Homes at Coomera Retreat.
In an efficient space-saving designed homes, sometimes finding a place of solitude can be difficult. Not so with the Clarendon Homes Capri 24.
This home spreads four spacious bedrooms across four corners of the home. Common walls between the bedrooms have been replaced by buffered areas such as ensuites or laundries. Add in a secluded yet large living room and finding your own idyllic escape from the rest of he homes is a breeze.
The combined open-space family, kitchen and meals area spills out onto an alfresco. Altogether becomes the relaxed entertaining destination that balances the needs of the home.


Most people looking forward to having something predicted or speaking to a departed individual may find themselves faced with a specific dilemma: which kind of psychic advisor to see? Because there are many experts who specialize in various kinds of readings, it can be difficult to decide which one you should choose. That said, here are the top three kinds of psychic advisors and why (and when) you should choose either of them.
Psychic readers are individuals who have clairvoyant gifts. This means that they can feel, sense and perceive various things that most of us cannot do so. Some psychic readers are only clairaudient, which means that they hear the information that they pick up. Some are clairsentient, which means that they perceive information by feeling. Some are also full clairvoyants, which means that they see, feel, hear and experience thing through they mind's eye. This ability allows them to pick up energies from ourselves or things around us, allowing them to "read" us and let us know things that we usually may not notice. To put things simply, psychics can access many types of information that we usually cannot.
If you are just testing the waters and do not have anything specific in mind, I suggest that you visit a psychic reader first. If there are other things that may unravel after your psychic reading, or if you eventually decide on something specific, like talking to your departed loved one, then a reader may point you to the right direction on who you should see.
Empaths are people who can tap into the emotions of other people. However, they are able to control their feelings so that they do not drown in these emotions that they feel from others. Empathy is a very, very strong ability because it enables those with the gift to share other people's feelings. Empathic guides can help you go through very difficult and emotional situations by understanding the way you feel, yet still seeing the bigger picture, so that they can help you out of that situation as fast as possible. Think of them as psychic versions of therapists or counselors.
The best time to see an empathic guide is when you feel unhappy, sad and lonely and have difficulty comprehending what you are feeling.
Mediums are also psychic readers, but they have a specialization – they can talk to spirits who are not of this dimension. Mediums have fine-tuned their extra sensory perceptions, so that they can feel, see and hear spiritual entities. This allows you to use them as a vessel for communication with the dead.
These three are the most common types of psychic advisors that you may come across, and it helps that you know what you want first before deciding on one. You can also check online for various psychic advisors and their specialties, so you can get the best results that you want.


The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) and several member companies participated in The Daily Record's Women's Leadership Summit on March 20 with a Women in Cybersecurity panel discussion and an exhibit table. The event was complemented with the quarterly Path to Excellence publication that was distributed on March 19 through the Daily Record in which CAMI members and women working in Maryland's cybersecurity industry were featured in our special Maryland Cyber Warrior Women section. Here's a link to the digital version if you want to check it out.


Liam Payne looked very dapper at the premiere of new documentary I Am Bolt last night.
The 23-year-old singer arrived on the red carpet in London's Leicester Square in an all-black suit, where he happily took selfies with fans.
I Am Bolt charts the story of Olympic champion Usain Bolt, who appeared at the bash with his proud parents Jennifer and Wellesley.
Other guests at the event included Fleur East, Geri Horner, Mo Farah, Salma Hayek, Tallia Storm, Sean Paul and Cesc Fabregas.
But there was one person who was notably missing – Liam's 'pregnant' girlfriend Cheryl.
While Chiam fans were probably a little disappointed not to see the couple together, there was actually a very important reason for her no-show.
But could her absence also have had something to do with her and Liam's happy 'news'?


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Q: Is there an easy way to prevent fragments from going back by using the back button on android I am trying to figure out an easy solution without overcomplicating things on preventing certain screens in the app from going back when they use the back button of the android device however, I am not sure which approach is best in my situtation.
The application is not using navigation component and its quite a large project already to implement that, there are screens such as the login which if you press the back button after login in, it will take you back to the login. Fortunatly the login screen is an activity so I can just do finish(); after startActivity(i); and that sorts it out however, there are multiple fragments after login in which causes issues such as duplications and re-entering values that you did not mean to by simply pressing the back button.
What I am currently doing is fragmentTransaction.addToBackStack(null); before I do commit(); I tried removing the fragmentTransaction.addToBackStack(null); where I did not wanted it and it kind of worked but it would not take you back to a specific screen when you would use the back button, it will take you to the last fragmentTransaction.addToBackStack(null); used and that is causing confusion in some cases.
Example of what I am usually doing:
  Fragment enqFragment = new EnqFragment();
  //Fragment findCustomerFragment = new AppInformationFragment();
  FragmentTransaction transaction = requireActivity().getSupportFragmentManager().beginTransaction();

  // Replace whatever is in the fragment_container view with this fragment,
  // and add the transaction to the back stack if needed
  transaction.replace(R.id.fragment_container, enquiryFragment);
  transaction.addToBackStack(null); // I would comment this out if I did not want to go back here
  transaction.commit();

What I want to do is go from A to B to C but when I press back I want to go back to A and in some cases when C goes to D and back is pressed I want to again go to A or B depends on the occasion. Is Navigation components the most ideal way to go with this or is there an easier solution to achieve this and what are the pros and cons?

A: Well first you need to keep in mind that when the user pressed the back button or when onBackPressed is called, the default behaviour is popping off the latest fragment from the stack. You can customise this behaviour as follows as it is easier than going and overriding onBackPressed in each case
Using the navigation component which was introduced in Jetpack
SOLUTION 1:
The app:popUpTo and app:popUpToInclusive are exactly what you may be looking for
Via the documentation,the xml attributes will
Pop up to a given destination before navigating. This pops all non-matching destinations from the back stack until this destination is found
Let me explain this to you with three fragments A , B, C
A (start) -> B -> C

if I want to navigate to C
and pop all including A(startscreen) then the code will be:
 <action
            android:id="@+id/B_to_C"
            app:destination="@id/C"

            app:popUpTo="@+id/A"
            app:popUpToInclusive="true" />

if I want to navigate to C and pop all excluding A then the code will be:
  <action
            android:id="@+id/action_B_to_C"
            app:destination="@id/C"

            app:popUpTo="@+id/A"/>

SOLUTION 2:
Using the popBackStack method of the NavController class which does the same job as the onBackPressed but in an elegant way
If you have three fragments : A, B, C
And you are currently in fragment C and would like to go back to A before navigating anywhere(or not navigating anywhere if you please)
NavController controller = Navigation.findNavController(view);
controller.popBackStack(R.id.fragmentB, true);

OR
NavController controller = Navigation.findNavController(view);
controller.popBackStack(R.id.fragmentA, false);

where true or false will indicate if you actually want the destination to stay(false) or be popped off the stack too (true)
Using the same without navigation component i.e. older FragmentManager class
The example above nicely explains the behaviour, however you can use methods like popBackStack, and its variations


Join Berkshire Co-op Market as Sol Flower Farm owner Andy Szymanowicz takes us on a tour of his operation. Sol Flower provides us with a large selection of leafy greens and other selected produce. Andy grows high quality vegetables that are nutrient dense, fresh, healthy and beautiful.
Hosted by Berkshire Co-op Market at the Sol Flower Farm: 90 Wiltsie Bridge Road, Ancramdale, NY.
Contact Front Desk at (413) 528-9697 or by e-mail for more information.
Keynote Speakers: Eric Toensmeier, Perennial Edibles Expert, and Dr. Ignacio Chapela of UC Berkeley, GMO Activist.
Over 200 Workshops on Organic Gardening, Farming, Food Politics, Permaculture, Homesteading, Landscaping, Draft-Animal Power, Alternative Energy, Livestock, Cooking, and more! Hundreds of Vendors and Exhibitors. Live Entertainment. Children's and Teen Conference. Country Fair and Farmer's Market. Silent Auction. This year NOFA is proud to feature the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days. Spend the weekend or come for the day. Activities for all ages.
Hosted by Northeast Organic Farming Association at the UMASS Amherst: 300 Massachusetts Avenue, Amherst, MA.
Contact Mindy Harris at (413) 230-7835 for more information.
Grow Your Mind, Grow your Food is a new program at the Berkshire Co-op Market with a goal to provide volunteer agricultural work experience for our owners, customers & community. Get to know your farmers, experience their daily work and educate others on the importance of supporting local food.
This year we are collaborating with Greenagers. Led by Will Conklin, Greenagers connects youth with various agricultural experiences such as trail and farm work in our community. We will be working with their summer farm program who will model basic farm tasks learned from their experiences this growing season.
The Co-op will be providing a free lunch and there will be a Q & A session with the host farmers. It is open to children and adults. No experience necessary.
Space is limited so please sign up at the Berkshire Co-op Market Front Desk.
Hosted by Berkshire Co-op Market at the Woven Roots Farm: 275 Fairview Street, Lee, MA.
Contact Jenny at (413) 528-9697 or by e-mail for more information.
Hosted by Berkshire Co-op Market at the Project Native Garden: 342 North Plain Road, Housatonic, MA.
Our popular Feast in the Field fundraising event is expanding this year to also benefit the Children's Garden Network - assisting communities to grow sustainable, year-round garden education programs at Rhode Island schools and youth organizations. Seating is limited. Register Now!
Hosted by The Farmer's Daughter & RICAPE at the The Farmer's Daughter: 716 Mooresfield Road, Rte 138, Wakefield, RI.
Contact Stu Nunnery at (401) 592-0209 or by e-mail for more information.
Hosted by Berkshire Co-op Market at the FARM GIRL FARM: 22 Manville Street, Great Barrington, MA.
Hosted by Berkshire Co-op Market at the Community Cooperative Farmers: Lime Kiln Site, one mile off route 7 at the intersection of West Sheffield Rd. and Lime Kiln Road, Sheffield, MA.
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I Miss You Messages for Dad after Death: Fathers are rare gems. They play a part in bringing us into the world and play a major role in grooming us into adulthood; they are our superheroes, guardians, chief advisors amongst others. They have our best interests at heart and always support us into achieving our dreams. Now whether it is your biological father or not, he is the man who made your childhood amazing and who has helped you become a better adult.
We tend to miss our fathers whether they are alive or dead and we want to express ho w much we miss them; this article contains several wonderful messages which apply to both dead and living fathers. They contain the emotions we intend to express to our fathers who we dearly miss. They state how much we love, cherish and admire them.
I believe each person would find one that would be suitable to them.
We never spoke as friends while I grew up and quite frankly I began to despise you then. I had to become an adult to understand the essence of your actions, the meaning behind your words, you made me want to become a better man and although it has being a few years since you left us and passed into your glory, your absence is still felt. I miss you very much dad.
Hey dad, you left us a while back and everything really changed, I am angry with you for leaving but I cannot help but admit that I really miss you, the family really needs you. We need you back, not simply for the finances you would provide but for the pillar and guidance you provide as a father. I need advice on things I cannot bring myself to burden mom with. Please come back, I really miss you, we all do.
Dad, we have never being a close knit duo, we do not have particularly amiable conversations either, what we do have is an unspoken and unbreakable bond between a man and his child, it has being a while since we last spoke or saw and I just wanted to send this message to say that I really miss you, I hope it meets you well.
Hey coolest father alive, this is the most amazing summer break ever because I am having so much fun, I do not want to sleep and I cannot wait to wake up, if only school were this fun it would not be difficult to get me to go. I really wish you were here to enjoy all this with me because I really miss you, but do not worry, your little boy would be home with you very soon and I have a lot of stories to tell too.
I miss you dad, it takes any man to be a father but it takes a special kind of man to be a dad, I really wish I was with you or I had you with me. I really miss you.
You are an amazing father and it took me having a child of my own to realize this. You dealt with all my shenanigans and ensured that I grew up into becoming a responsible and respected member of society. I really miss you very much.
I really need your guidance and advice right now, I need your pat on the back and hugs, I need your words of wisdom and inspirational stories, I really need your wonderful presence in my life right now, and I really miss you.
I know that no matter how much distance lies between us, I would always be on your mind and you would always be in my heart. I really miss you dad.
I still get lots of hugs, advice and people who always have my back, however none of them is you and I really just want my father back. I really miss you.
Dear dad, I would give anything to relive the memories I have with you, life is not so much fun without you in it. No one seems to get me and I miss you more than you can ever imagine, you are unforgettable dad.
No one warned me that growing up would mean losing you at some point, losing you has made me feel worthless and powerless, I seem to be going about without direction and there is a hollow feeling in my chest. I am really sad and I really miss you daddy.
My superhero I really wish you were here, because I am pretty sure if you had come to college with me none of these lecturers or students would have being so annoying and problematic. I really miss you daddy.
I know that you taught me to always stand up for myself, to work hard and hold my head high, to look out for myself and my loved ones, but I cannot do this so well, I need my source of strength, I really need you daddy, you were my pillar. I really miss you.
Daddy, I want to move back into your house, adulthood is not meant for me, I am not doing this properly, I guess what I am trying to say is that I really miss you.
You are very much alive but my stupid job has not given me enough time to see you and I really miss you daddy, I love you very much.
I find it hard to believe that you are no longer with us, right now, I am at loss of what next to do, I cannot ask you for advice or guidance, I really hope I do not disappoint you daddy. I really miss you.
Although I hate that you are gone, I just have to smile through the tears and remember that I had the good luck of having you as a father, I feel blessed that you had a hand in my upbringing, I will never forget you dad, right now though my heart is breaking because I really miss you.
I am going to cherish every picture we took together, I am going to keep telling people that I had the best father in the world and I am going to marry a man who is just as loving, kind, honorable and possesses the wonderful qualities you possessed, I miss you daddy.
No matter how old I grow or how many accolades I get, I would always be your little girl, I love you very much daddy and I really miss you.
You always live in my heart, even death cannot make me forget you, I really miss you dad.
I really want another chance to spend some time with you again and this time I would emphasize just how much I love you, I really miss you daddy.
You are not with me and I cannot enjoy life but I know that you would want me to stand tall and make you super proud, I wish you were here though, I really miss you dad.
Although we live miles apart, I know that no matter the distance you are always with me, I have known that ever since I was a little girl and you showered me with unconditional love, always going out of your way to ensure that all my dreams became my reality, I miss you very much dad.


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Leroy Quarrells, Sharon, PA
by: MyValleyTributes Staff
Posted: Jan 11, 2022 / 08:11 PM EST
Updated: Jan 12, 2022 / 07:56 PM EST
SHARON, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – Mr. Leroy Quarrells, 73, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, transitioned to his new life with Christ on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Mr. Quarrells was born July 12, 1948 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of Rodney Cornelius and Agnes Quarrells.
He attended Farrell Public Schools and had worked over 25 years with Sharon Steel as a bricklayer helper.
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He was a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church.
Leroy enjoyed fishing walking, being with his family and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He leaves to mourn his passing but to rejoice in his eternal peace, six children, Katina Quarrells, Christine Norris, Lea (Lucas) Leventry, Leroy Quarrels, Jr., R. J. Quarrells and Raybin Quarrells; 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; siblings, Mildred Jackson, Marie Green, Thomas Green, Jr., May Ousley, Anna Robinson, Hazel Cousin, Leroy Cornelius and Josephine Clifton Bolling; a host of nieces, including Lachelle Carr, nephews, other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; mother and stepfather, Agnes and Thomas Green, Sr., who raised him and sibling, Clara Lampkins, Pauline Cornelius and Louis Quarrells.
Visitation will be Friday, January 14, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Emerson Avenue, Farrell, PA 16121. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon.
Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.
Services of Love and Dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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A television tribute will air Thursday, January 13 at the following approximate times: 7:10 a.m. on FOX, 12:22 p.m. on WKBN, 5:08 p.m. on MyYTV and 7:27 p.m. on WYTV.
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JConnelly's Chief Strategy Officer and member of the Forbes Agency Council Michelle Pittman explains the most important part of a brand story: the personal challenge.
The power of your brand is in your employees' hands.
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Duo 'forges' documents to get Dh2.7m bank loan in Dubai
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) An Arab duo allegedly stole Dh2.7 million from a bank after they forged official documents and opened a fake account, a Dubai court heard on Wednesday.
An Emirati woman, 33, had admitted to prosecutors that she went to open a bank account on the "request of a Bahraini woman", who is still at large. The defendant allegedly submitted a forged salary certificate that showed that she was an employee of the Ministry of Interior who earned Dh136,000 a month. She also submitted a forged passport copy to prove her identity.
She said a Jordanian bank clerk, 38, helped her through the process and gave her a forged salary transfer certificate. The clerk asked her to go with the certificate the next day to complete the transaction for the Dh2.7 million loan from the bank.
"My role was to deliver the documents to the clerk, who already knew about the issue, and to open the account under a different name. I was then paid Dh136,000 (by the Bahraini woman) that I asked for," said the Emirati defendant.
The Emirati and the Jordanian denied charges of forging official documents and unlawfully obtaining Dh2.7 million as they faced trial at the Court of First Instance.
Prosecution records showed that the Emirati defendant bought cars worth Dh400,000 after obtaining the bank loan, even though she didn't have a job at the time.
Meanwhile, a Lebanese bank manager told prosecutors that the woman visited her office to receive the Dh2.7 million loan. For identification, the manager asked the defendant to take off her face veil.
"When I made sure they matched, I signed on an approval form for the loan," said the manager. Days later, she said, the defendant withdrew Dh500,000 and then withdrew the remaining Dh2.1 million before thanking the manager for her efforts.


Gift of Life Marrow Registry, an international bone marrow registry, has celebrated World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD) by achieving to set the Guinness World Records title for largest cotton swab. In addition, the organization's Campus Ambassadors will run bone marrow recruitment drives at their respective colleges and universities worldwide.
WMDA office preparing for WMDD!
The last steps before WMDD starts! Eating the cake together with the founder of the WMDA, professor Jon J. van Rood.
Turkish transplanted patients and donors has been interviewed with the Ankara Registry and a video in Turkish has been prepared. It is loaded on the website of the Turkish Registry (www.kokhucrebagisla.com).


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The beautiful sunset and the relaxing sound of the wind, brushing against the cliff-like slope of the mountain is disturbed by the noise of metal clashing against metal on the treacherous path. The handsome male elf with a short, dark, purple hair in a light leather armor, parry the incoming sword of the heavy armor knight in front of him. He then stabs his sword through the opening between the helmet and the knight chest armor.
The enemy knight body quickly falls to the ground after he pulls his word out. The heavy armor soldier behind him pushes his own ally body off the cliff with his feet, then replacing the knight's place. The fight continues.
"We just need to hold them here for a few more minutes," The handsome elf said aloud to his squad behind him.
"Regeeum Demiseo!" The young male elf with a short red hair casts a spell on his own squad.
The squad feels energized as if their stamina has returned. The young elf takes a long breath to regain his strength as his own Mana begins to deplete.
"Easy for you to say, Ariamnes. My mana has begun to decrease, we can't keep this up any longer," The young elf said.
"Don't despair, Yinlar. We can get through this together, right Nesto?" Ariamnes said aloud, hoping to raise his subordinates morale.
"Nesto?" Ariamnes call out to the male human with a silver-haired ponytail after noticing that he did not reply his question.
"Eilna is down there, I don't think she can make here in time," Nesto said to Ariamnes.
"Don't worry, she will be fine. She is one of the strongest Knights I have ever known. She will make it. Believe me," Ariamnes said as he parries another attack from the knight clad in heavy armor.
Nesto looks down the edge, on the path below him. The light golden hair female elf, move her rapier in a swift manner that it's impossible for anyone's eyes to catch up to it. She alone takes four enemy knight down, while the two more elves in her squad support her.
Nesto looks behind the knight behind the one that Eilna fighting, he readies his crossbow to fire. Nesto heart grew panicky as the knight is aiming toward Eilna.
"I need to go down there!" Nesto said as he slides down the slope and takes out a short metal baton from his back.
"Nesto, stay here! Follow your order!" Ariamnes shouted, but it was too late as Nesto was already halfway down.
Nesto jumps midway and unfolds his metal baton into a long staff. He then landed in the middle of the knights and smacked the crossbow away. He swirls the long staff and hit the knight in the head, causing him to fall down the slope.
Eilna, stab the knight she fighting, kicking him to the side, throwing him down the slope and giving Nesto a way to retreat. Nesto steps back to Eilna side.
"What are you doing here? you supposed to be with Ariamness," Eilna said, her tone sounded disappointed and gladness at the same time.
"I thought you needed the help," Nesto said with a smile on his face.
"Nesto! you supposed to follow the plan, you dummy," Eilna scolds lightheartedly.
"What's wrong with breaking a few orders?" Nesto said as he smacks one the knight helmet, stunning him then Eilna took the chance to stab him. Taking him out easily.
"You can't just break orders, there are consequences," Eilna said.
"I willing to break any order just to be with you," I said with confidence.
Those words cause Eilna cheek to blush red a little, she looks away from Nesto with a smile and focuses fighting the enemy.
"Please Nesto, don't break any order just to be with me," Eilna said.
Nesto was about to reply when he turns his head toward Eilna. Her face was in fears when she looks at Nesto then she quickly grabs Nesto shoulder and switches places with him. Nesto heard a sound of a crossbow going off and Eilna yelp in pain.
Nesto looks behind Eilna and saw the knight he pushed off, he had reached his crossbow and shot it.
He was aiming for Nesto but Eilna switch place, The look of horror donned on Nesto face as he saw the arrow in her back.
"Nesto! Now Yinlar!" Ariamness order as he saw Eilna getting shot.
"Please forgive me goddess," Yinlar pray before casting.
"Immi Thundulus" The cloud above them begins to form and many lighting strikes the enemy from above. Destroying the path and killing the enemy knights.
But all that happens was unimportant to Nesto as he focuses only on Eilna while she gasps for air as her body falls to his arm. Everything suddenly went quiet for Nesto as he felt her body begins to feel cold in his arms. Eilna gaze into Nesto's green pupils, a tear begins to flow down her cheeks as she places her hand on his cheek, then she let out a gentle and loving smile.
Nesto saw her mouth moving, she was saying something. What did she say?
His surrounding and the enemy around him begin to melt until everything became black goop. Eilna body to slowly disappears into nothingness and there was nothing around Nesto except for himself and the guilt he felt that day.
Nesto opens his eyes and his sight is greeted by his room ceiling. Then, he gets off his small bed and walks to his window. He wipes the one tear away, when his gaze off to the distance, he can saw the majestic Royal castle and the beautiful orange dawn, shining behind it. After taking in the fresh air, he grabs his towel and makes his way to the door, but he stops when he saw his reflection in the mirror that hangs on the wall of his room.
He rubs his own chin, feeling the stubble already begins growing. Then he moves on to the slave metal collar on his neck, scratching his neck behind it just like always. The years have been kind to Nesto as his face has matured significantly.
Nesto breathes in and stands straight. He continues to walk out the door and opening it. He was greeted by the green lush yard with a well near his modest shack. He goes outside and goes to the well to clean himself with the water.
The water washes down the sticky sweat from his body and he ran his finger on the many battle scars on his body. A few of them comes from the battle he fights when he hand move closer to his sight, he notices the knife scar on his wrist. Nesto remembers those came from his dark days after Eilna... He shakes the dark thought away. Then, He took a few moments to shave his stubble with a knife and cleans his long silver-haired.
After cleaning himself, he goes inside his modest shack again. He wipes his body dry first before he brushes off a little dirt on his butler uniform. After making sure that his butler uniform is clean, he proceeds wears it. He tugs down the lapel part of the blazer, to make himself look cleaner and proper. He gathers his long silver-haired in one hand and begins to tie it into a ponytail with another. He practices his smile just like always in the mirror.
Nesto doesn't want his smile to look too manic, or too happy, or too sad. It just needs to be the right amount of smile, like a smile of someone who contents with his life. A good smile, don't grab the attention of the people around him.
Yep, that's the right one. Nesto thought as he looks and sees the smile he wants on the reflection.
Nesto took out his pocket watch and looked at the times. He still can reach the mansion in good time before everyone awake. Nesto cracks his neck, then he goes outside of his modest shack and closes the door behind him.
He turns to face the direction of the Mansion and begins walking toward it. Through the light woods, using the dirt path provided.


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Checkerboard City: Rickshaw Republic
April 14, 2015 at 10:03 am by John Greenfield
by John Greenfield
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Darren Hilton outside Wrigley Field/Photo: Peter Mueller
"Some people think pedicabbers are nuisance, but we're really only here to help people, " says Darren Hilton, forty-two. A former bicycle messenger, he's been in the bike taxi business for five years. "As pedicab operators, our job is to give visitors red-carpet service and keep them coming back to Chicago."
Hilton says Chicago's pedicab ordinance, which passed City Council about a year ago, is too restrictive, and has led to some of his colleagues being slapped with thousands of dollars in fines. He has received a few $500 tickets himself.
The purpose of the local ordinance was to regulate what some officials saw as a somewhat anarchic industry. The law was introduced by 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, whose district includes Wrigley Field. Downtown Alderman Brendan Reilly pushed to include geographic restrictions: pedicabbers are now banned from State and Michigan, between Congress and Oak, at all times. They're also prohibited from working in the Loop during rush hours.
A $250 license plate is required for each pedicab, and the number of licenses is capped at 200. The vehicles must be insured and include safety features such as headlights, taillights, wheel reflectors and seat belts. Operators must obtain a $25 pedicab chauffeur's license, which requires jumping through a number of hoops, including a criminal background check, physical exam and drug test, and they must have held a driver's license for at least one year.
While Hilton believes it made sense to regulate the industry, he says the city went too far with the geographic restrictions, 200-vehicle cap, and the driver's license requirement. "The streets we're banned from are the streets we work best on, because we're small and maneuverable. Michigan Avenue works magnificently well for pedicabs, and we're an easy and fun way for shoppers to get where they need to go."
T.C. O'Rourke, a board member with the Chicago Pedicab Association (and old friend of mine) lobbied for a more lenient ordinance last year. He says it's ironic that Hilton can't pedicab legally because he lives car-free and doesn't have a driver's license. "He's super-professional, but he can't get a pedicabber's license. Meanwhile, anyone who drives can come in off the street and get one."
Hilton encouraged me to stop by the Cubs' season opener earlier this month and talk to other operators about the new law. It was a blustery evening, and there were few bicycle taxis to be seen, but Dale Salzman was hanging out with his rig a block south of Wrigley. A high school teacher, he works as a pedicabber on spring weekends and during the summer. He says he's in full compliance with the law.
"The ordinance is reasonable, except for the part about having a driver's license," Salzman says. "That and the drug test have certainly gotten rid of a lot of people. But when I first started doing this two years ago, it was kind of the Wild West. If people don't have insurance, that could be a problem."
A couple blocks west on Southport, pedicabber Goran Arnaut was taking a snack break with a couple of colleagues. A six-year veteran of the industry, he says he was one of the first operators to get a license last year, but says the ordinance is a mixed bag. "On the one hand we are restricted from certain areas—Michigan Avenue and State Street affects us very badly. On the other hand, there are less drivers and less competition."
Arnaut, a middle-aged Serbian immigrant, credits the new law with getting rid of some bad apples, such as those who rode recklessly or ripped off customers. A few pedicabbers I've spoken with over the last year or two have blamed much of this cutthroat behavior on twenty-something Serbs who they say came to the country on student visas. They told me these young people were exploited by ruthless countrymen who charged them exorbitant fees for lodging and vehicle rental, so the students were desperate to make money.
Hilton says the new rules seem to have drastically reduced the number of foreign pedicabbers, but that's not a good thing. "I think we got too comfortable scapegoating the Serbs," he says. "I like equal opportunity, and the idea that you can come to this country and work hard and make a living. That window shouldn't be closed."
Tunney's chief of staff Bennett Lawson says the ordinance seems to be having a positive effect on pedicabbers' behavior. "We used to hear about operators not following the rules of the road, riding in the wrong lanes and blocking sidewalks," he said. "Since license enforcement started, we haven't gotten any complaints about pedicabbers. When you require the operators to carry a license and a number, they have more skin in the game."
According to Mika Stambaugh from the department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, there were only forty-six licensed vehicles and thirty-five active pedicab chauffeurs as of April 6. Although bike-friendly 30th Ward Alderman Ariel Reboyras told me a year ago that he hoped the ordinance could be revised to lift the geographic restrictions, Stambaugh said there's currently no movement to do so.
O'Rourke thinks it's time to jumpstart the process of fixing the ordinance. "It's a lot of work to get an alderman's attention—it can take ten phone calls or twenty emails. But now that the election's over, we have to pick up our lobbying effort."
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U.S. Army Cadets earn historic first: Foreign jump wings
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Foreign jump wings are a prized possession in the U.S. Army airborne community. For an Army ROTC Cadet to earn foreign jump wings before he or she is even commissioned is rare.
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Warriors, both modern and aging, commemorate D-Day landings
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When Eugene Cook jumped into Normandy during the predawn hours of June 6, 1944, he landed several miles from his intended drop zone.
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Special Operation paratroopers honor WWII veterans
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To commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day U.S. Special Operation Forces conducted a military free fall nearby one of Normandy's most historic attractions.
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Saber Strike 15 - Apaches take Flight
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Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 159th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade take off in a Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter June 18, 2015, in Mirosławiec, Poland, during Saber Strike 15. Encompassing more than 6,000 participants from 13 different nations, Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise. Designed to improve joint operational capability in a range of missions as well as preparing the participating nations and units to support multinational contingency operations, this year's exercise takes place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marcus Floyd, 13th Public Affairs Detachment)
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Saber Strike 15 - Paladins in Poland
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Soldiers with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, fire a Paladin M109A6 Artillery System June 18, 2015 at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area in Poland during Saber Strike 15. Encompassing more than 6,000 participants from 13 different nations, Saber Strike is a longstanding U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise. Designed to improve joint operational capability in a range of missions as well as preparing the participating nations and units to support multinational contingency operations, this year's exercise takes place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marcus Floyd, 13th Public Affairs Detachment)
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'Jump Week' avoids cow pies
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Pararescuemen from the 321st Special Tactics Squadron begin their 10,000-foot journey back to solid ground March 12, 2013, near Sculthorpe, England. The 321st STS conducted a week-long jump exercise to keep its members proficient in their ability to tactically insert into combat zones. In addition to their ability to conduct free-fall missions, pararescuemen are specially trained to conduct combat recovery operations in austere locations.
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Tech. Sgt. Stefan Jorgenson, 321st Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, packs his parachute after making a free-fall jump March 12, 2013, over Sculthorpe, England. Jorgenson and other 321st STS members took part in the week long jump exercise geared toward keeping the special operations Airmen proficient in their ability to tactically insert themselves into potentially austere locations.
Master Sgt. Ed Dawejko and Staff Sgt. Brandon Fountain jump from a C-130J Super Hercules
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Master Sgt. Ed Dawejko 603rd Air Operation Center jumpmaster and Staff Sgt. Brandon Fountain, 435th Contingency Readiness Group Survive Evade Resist Escape, specialist jump from a C-130J Super Hercules for high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Polish special forces during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units.
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Members of Polish special forces land during high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Air Force jumpmasters during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV
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Members of Polish special forces land during high-altitude, low-opening jumps with Air Force jumpmasters during Exercise Screaming Eagle IV in Povidz, Poland, July 30, 2012. Screaming Eagle is an annual exercise that allows pilots from the 37th Airlift Squadron to conduct training with the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, while facilitating training for several other units.
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U.S. Army ROTC Cadets performed an airborne jump with members of the Spanish airborne
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U.S. Army ROTC Cadets performed an airborne jump with members of the Spanish airborne as part of the Cultural Understanding Language Proficiency program. The Cadets, who were in Spain on an English teaching mission and who were all jump qualified, earned their foreign jump wings -- a first for ROTC Cadets -- and the Spanish soldiers earned their U.S. jump wings.
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Cadets received their foreign jump wings on the parade field at BRIPAK -- La Brigada Paracaidist.
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Cadets received their foreign jump wings on the parade field at BRIPAK -- La Brigada Paracaidist. It is located near Madrid, and the English classes the Cadets helped teach were located on the base. Foreign jump wings are a prized possession in the U.S. Army airborne community. For an Army ROTC Cadet to earn foreign jump wings before he or she is even commissioned is rare.
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Multinational parachutists fall from the sky after jumping from a C-130 during a ceremony at Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3.
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Multi-national parachutists fall from the sky after jumping from a C-130 during a ceremony at Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3. The drop was a way to pay homage to the paratroopers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy.
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Two C-130Hs, one C-130J and one German C-160 fly by the crowd in Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3.
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Two C-130Hs, one C-130J and one German C-160 fly by the crowd in Saint Mere-Eglise, France June 3. The transport aircraft were used to hold parachutists who jumped out of the aircraft in a way to pay homage to the paratroopers who died in service to their country 68 years ago in Normandy.
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During the 68th anniversary of D-Day, special operations troops stationed in Europe performed a High-Altitude Low-Opening demonstration at Mont Saint Michel in France.
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U.S. and British troops took part in a ceremony at Angoville au Plain
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ANGOVILLE AU PLAIN, France – U.S. and British troops took part in a ceremony at Angoville au Plain – where Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Infantry Division fought during the D-Day operations. In 2006, a stained glass window was dedicated to the Screaming Eagles in the church, which had served as a medical aid station for German and U.S. forces during the fighting.
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Task Force 68 re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise.
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Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France to commemorate the heroic acts of the WWII paratroopers who made the jump 68 years ago. After the jump, the task force marched into the town of Ste. Mere Eglise tothe sounds of cheers from the locals. Task Force 68 is in Normandy, France to commemorate the 68th annivesary of D-Day.
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Gospel Artists Give $50,000 to Ronald McDonald Houses
On Sunday, December 12 at 8 p.m. ET, McDonald's USA delivered the gift of music to McDonald's fans through its Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour Holiday Experience. You can watch the tour HERE on BET's YouTube Channel. In partnership with BET, award-winning and emerging gospel artists including Yolanda Adams, Kurt Carr, James Fortune, Stephanie Summers, The Walls Group, and Brian Courtney Wilson, and featuring BET's Sunday Best winner Stephanie Summers, graced the virtual stage to ring in the season with some of their chart-topping hits and holiday carols and gospel music many love.
Recently, Pastor Mike Jr. of Birmingham, AL visited the Ronald McDonald house to present a monetary donation and surprise families with Christmas gifts.
Show performers came together to premiere "Christmas Spirit," a feel-good song written and produced by chart-topping gospel artist, Sir the Baptist. Written exclusively for this Holiday Experience, the tune merges traditional gospel music with contemporary hip-hop sounds.
This special holiday concert continues the long-standing Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour tradition of supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) and its mission to improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Because 'tis the season, virtual concert-goers can donate to RHMC live at RMHC.org/ICGT2021.
Since 2012, The McDonald's Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour has raised more than $1M to help families with ill or injured children stay close when they need it most.
"The holidays are such a special time. But as much as it's a time for celebration, it's a time to reflect and give back to others around us," said Yolanda Adams, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. "I am proud to join this talented group of artists to usher in the holiday spirit for gospel fans nationwide while supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities families."
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Scott Walker Pretty Much Only Republican Willing To Be Seen At Trump's Coronation
But his bosses didn't like him so they shot him into spaaaaace.
You might recall Scott Walker's courageous decision to stop stepping on his own dick and instead fall on his own sword back in September so the Republican field could narrow itself down and agree on a single candidate to stop Donald Trump. It was very touching and we laughed at the nobility of it all, and then we posted this Vine one more time because it will always be the finest image of the governor of the great state of Wisconsin:
Then the remaining Republican candidates kept running forever and Trump won the nomination anyway, and eventually everyone began to pause a moment at the name "Scott Walker" before dimly remembering who he was. But now all that's going to change, because Scott Walker has announced he's going to speak at the Republican National Convention on behalf of Donald Trump. In an interview on Madison radio station WKOW, Walker said that it's all a matter of principle, because you gotta save America:
"From the delegates I've talked to here in Wisconsin, as well as those across the country, as much as there have been legitimate issues raised and concerns -- the bottom line is most delegates are headed down the path that I am, which is that it's a clear contrast," he said. "It's either gonna be Hillary Clinton or it's gonna be Donald Trump and we have to decide who we want it to be."
Walker hasn't exactly endorsed Trump -- during the campaign, he pledged to support the Republican nominee, whoever it was, then Walker endorsed Ted Cruz, who also lost. In June, Walker suggested that he might endorse Trump, but only if the walking bad hair day would apologize for his bizarre rants against Judge Gonzalo Curiel:
"He's not yet the nominee. Officially that won't happen until the middle of July, and so for me that's kind of the timeframe," Walker said. "In particular I want to make sure that he renounces what he says, at least in regards to this judge."
As of early July, Trump hasn't renounced diddly, but Walker is set to speak for Trump. To balance things out, Trump said that only former GOP candidates who endorsed him would be allowed to speak for him at the convention, although as we just mentioned one paragraph up, Walker has not endorsed Trump. So everybody gave a little, a spirit of compromise and amity reigns, and Donald Trump finally found a former Republican opponent who was willing to stand onstage at his beauty pageant/nominating convention in Cleveland. We hear Trump sealed the deal by promising not to ask Walker any tough questions about consistency.
Deadbeat Donald Trump: A Cheap Sociopath Who Doesn't Pay His Bills, Bet You Didn't See That Coming
For a hugely successful businessman, Donald Trump seems to have a serious problem with paying his bills. Yeah, we're just as surprised as you are!
We can hardly wait to hear what Walker thinks makes Trump qualified to be commander in chief, seeing as how Donald Trump has never been an Eagle Scout. Maybe Walker will look at Trump's record of skipping out on all his bills and decide that's close enough to destroying public sector unions to prepare Trump to fight ISIS.
Yr Wonkette is betting Walker's noble gesture on behalf of Trump will be every bit as successful as his earlier noble gesture against Trump was.
[TPM / Politico / The Week]


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Transaction Scripts: Tommy La Stella and Arodys Vizcaino
La Stella brings his career minor league .407 OBP to the on-base starved Cubbies
Another trade was agreed upon with the Atlanta Braves sending second baseman Tommy La Stella along with an international signing slot to the Chicago Cubs in return for Minor League pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three international slots in return. According to Ben Badler of Baseball America, those slots result in the Braves netting 832 thousand dollars to spend on international free agents. There is immediate speculation that the Braves are trying to acquire money to negotiate for Cuban middle infielder Yoan Moncada, but that may not be the case. The middle infielder gaining the most in this trade could be second baseman Jose Peraza who slashed .339/.364/.441 in the minors last year while stealing 60 bases.
The #Braves will give Jose Peraza a chance to prove how close he is in ST. If he's not ready, Gosselin is a top internal option for 2B
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) November 16, 2014
In regards to the Cubs, it may seem as though they are stockpiling middle infielders, this may be the result of trying to address other needs. Rest assured, the Cubs are far from finished in tinkering with their roster. This could be a trade that will set other moves in motion but it appears that the Cubs have liked La Stella's ability to get on base along with his command of the strike zone. Since the Cubs finished 12th in batting average and 13th in OBP in the National League last year, batters who can help in either area are needed as their wave of young talent arrives.
La Stella moves to the Windy City:
It is worth noting that Cubs beat writer Jesse Rogers likened this trade to the Cubs acquiring Chris Coghlan last off-season. Although he did not have a starting position at the time of the deal, he played himself into one. Taking their starting pitching out of the equation, Chicago as a team slashed .243/.305/.393 last season. Also, the Cubs struck out 1,353 times against only 432 walks in 2014. To say they need to rework their approach is an understatement. Enter Tommy La Stella who in his Minor League career had only struck out 102 times against 136 walks along with a .322/.407/.474 line. Although he will still need to make some adjustments at the Major League level, his at bats are what the Cubs are interested in. Here is La Stella's season with the Braves last year:
Tommy La Stella 2014: 93 G, 22 R, 1 HR, 31 RBI, 2 SB .251/.328/.317
Although La Stella's slash lines are a bit disappointing, he was able to post 36 walks against 40 strikeouts with the Braves in his 93 games. He may still be a work in progress and could end up as the utility infielder but his chances to contribute are much higher in Chicago than they were in Atlanta.
Arodys Vizcaino to the Braves and opportunity for Jose Peraza:
No matter how hard I try, I feel like Arodys Vizcaino is old since his high upside arm has been ravaged by injuries through the years, thus soiling his prospect status. I had stashed Vizcaino as a dark horse for the Cubs closer job last year due to his 96 MPH fastball that has nice tailing action and movement. Pair that with his 84 MPH curve and he has a nice two-pitch combo that could play well late in games as a either a set-up man or closer. With the move to Atlanta, the set-up option seems more attainable. Since this past season marks the first time he has pitched since 2011, the bullpen is where he will be in Atlanta. For his career in the minors, Vizcaino has a 2.99 ERA along with a 1.15 WHIP, but he did struggle a bit last year:
A scout said Vizcaino is once again throwing 94-98 mph with that good curveball that he had when he was with Atlanta.
Arodys Vizcaino 2014 Minors: 40 G, 1 W, 41 IP, 42/18 K/BB, 2.99 ERA, 1.37 WHIP
Vizcaino did get a late look in Chicago last year but in his first full year back, a little rust had to be anticipated. With Atlanta though, he could slot nicely into a bullpen that could use another arm to pair with closer Craig Kimbrel.
Jose Peraza 2014 Minors: 110G, 79 R, 2 HR, 44 RBI, 60 SB .339/.364/.441
Can Jose Peraza steal his way into fantasy owner's hearts?
Atlanta stole a total of 95 bases in 2014. Peraza had two-thirds of that total by himself in the minors. I know that Billy Hamilton has provided a blueprint to not overestimate steals translating to the Major Leagues but there is much less support in Cincinnati than in Atlanta. If and when Peraza gets his chance in Atlanta, he will be hitting ahead of Freddie Freeman and Justin Upton unless other changes occur. There will be an adjustment period but keeper league players should firmly have him on their radar moving forward. A base stealing middle infielder will be a coveted commodity if Peraza can replicate his stolen base success in the Major Leagues. He is still maturing and will only be turning 21 in April of 2015. His career slash line in the minors is .306/.351/.390 and with the trade of La Stella, his chances of seeing time in Atlanta have gone up exponentially.
Statistical credits: MiLB.com, Fangraphs.com, BaseballAmerica.com, ESPN.com, Baseball-Reference.com
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Monday, April 14th, 2008 By Jennifer Smith
Friendly Isle `Opio Celebrate Reading
Writers talk story with students.
By Jennifer Smith
Molokai students learned first hand what it takes to write during the Celebrate Reading literature festival. The event held last Friday at Molokai High School featured five authors from completely different genres.
"You are going to really interact with the authors and talk story with them," emcee and slam poetry artist Kealoha Wong said to an enthusiastic crowd of Molokai High and Aka`ula school students.
In between taking turns reading to the young audience, Ilima Loomis, Patricia Wood, Graham Salisbury, and Takashi Matsuoka joined Kealoha in running small group workshops with students. The authors' books discuss subjects ranging from paniolo, to society's view of the mentally challenged, to Japanese American relations.
Kealoha opened the festival with two lively and thought-provoking performances of "I am a Hawaiian in the 21st Century" and "Recess."
Speaking candidly to the students about his outlook on life, including the struggle to not sell out and the recent loss of his father, Kealoha encouraged the students to write about the things they were experiencing. As a writer, it is "your job to get it down and share it with people," he said, advising young writers to "be honest with yourself."
"Every author has a message," Kealoha said. "If you get inspired to write something, stop what you are doing and write."
Patricia Wood decided to write her book "Lottery" because she was looking for a certain book to read, and she couldn't find it. Writing from the perspective of a mentally challenged individual, her book explores how much money it would take for someone with an IQ of 76 to be noticed. Through several edits with her agent and publisher, Wood discovered it would take $12 million.
This summer Wood will travel to the United Kingdom as the first person from Hawaii to be short listed for the Orange Prize, an international award given to the best full-length novel written by a woman.
Ilima Loomis's book "Rough Riders" proves that a woman can eloquently capture the spirit of the male-dominated paniolo world. The author traveled throughout the islands to interview cowboys about the long and proud history of the ranching culture on the islands.
Many students were able to put a face with a name, when Loomis read a story told by Molokai's own Jimmy Duvauchelle.
To attend the event and speak with the authors, students were required to read one of the books from the five authors. Nearly 100 students were able to attend and enjoy the quirky humor of the down to earth writers, who spent the last few minutes sharing the craziest thing they had ever done.
The soft-spoken Takashi Matsuoka filled in for Cynthia Kadohata, and shared several stories about adventures as a Japanese man riding a motorcycle through the western United States. However, the only detail he could give the young audience about the craziest thing he had ever done, was that when he told his daughter it caused her to say, "oh my god!"
Molokai High School librarian Diane Mokuau organized the event and said bringing the literature festival to Molokai took several years of planning. "We are very thankful that [the authors] could come," she said.
"It is such an amazing thing for students to hear from authors about the struggles" of writing, Makuau said. "Telling stories is important in our culture" and it is a great opportunity for the students to meet the people who write these stories.
The librarian beamed as she told of a student's transformation after reading a Graham Salisbury book. "He didn't think he was a reader" until he read Salisbury for the festival, Mokuau said.
Before the event closed students asked Kealoha to give them one last performance. He chose a piece about the importance of taking control of our own destiny, a performance that helped him to be recognized as the eighth best slam poet in the country. The students were instantly drawn in by the definitive tone of his voice and movements, so much so that they stayed past the bell to hear it to the end.
Mokuau said the event was a success thanks to the support of Director of the "Celebrate Reading" program for Hawaii, Lorna Hershinow, and the help of Kata Lee, Siri Anderson, and several teachers.
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