The Phase III work began in September 2016, with issuance of a comprehensive data request. The Gibson review team collected and analyzed data, conducted numerous interviews, focus groups, and school site visits, and then synthesized all of this information into the findings and recommendations presented in this Phase III final report. Below is a more detailed description of each of these activities.
To conduct a comprehensive Educational and Operational Efficiency Audit of HCPS, the review team used a variety of data collection and analysis approaches. This comprehensive review of HCPS' instructional areas included the following data collection approaches.
To provide proper context for the review, Gibson requested from the HCPS a broad spectrum of data and documents related to the instructional areas under review. The purpose of this data request and subsequent analyses was to gain a deeper understanding of HCPS programmatic operations and provide background and context for the review. In addition, these data and documents were utilized to help formulate questions for the interviews and focus group sessions held with district administrators, department heads and staff, school administrators and staff, and teachers.
To ensure that the review team had a complete and thorough understanding of district programs, processes, and procedures, interviews with key staff were conducted. Interviews included district leadership, department heads and staff, and school administrators and support staff, among others.
A sample of 35 HCPS schools was selected for site visits based on school type, geographic location within the district, and in some cases, programmatic information. The primary objectives of the school visits were to interview school leaders, and conduct classroom walkthroughs to observe teacher practices, student participation, and classroom design.
Focus groups are an effective way of obtaining more in‐depth information from staff than a one‐on‐one formal interview or other data collection instruments. In addition, the dynamics of a focus group often stimulate the expression of ideas that might otherwise go unstated. The project team conducted focus group sessions with varying groups of stakeholders (e.g., principals, teachers, operational area leads, departmental and school staff).
Gibson used the most recent state academic, expenditure and staffing reports to compare HCPS to state and peer averages. These reports are available annually; the most recent reports available at the time of this study contained actual expenditure and staffing data through the 2014‐15 school year. Unaudited actual expenditure data for 2015‐16 was also included. Where applicable, Gibson also applied national or other benchmarks for comparison to HCPS.
During the assessment phase of this project, data for each instructional area was reviewed and analyzed to assess student enrollment trends, organizational alignment and staffing, resource allocation, student performance trends, major compliance requirements, and programmatic design and implementation.
Qualitative interview and focus group data were analyzed by functional area leads conducting the focus group sessions to determine common themes across the various stakeholder groups (e.g., district administration, school leaders and staff, department heads and staff). Other sources of input (e.g., observations, district data, and industry best practices) were also included in analyses.
HCPS is the eighth largest school system in the U.S. with more than 207,000 students enrolled in 2016‐17. Student enrollment has increased nearly 7 percent in the past five years, primarily due to significant increases in charter school enrollment. Excluding charter schools, total K12 enrollment is approximately 190,000, and has grown less than 2 percent over the past five years – an average of 0.33 percent annually.
Student performance in HCPS over the past few years has been relatively flat, and scores on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) exams have been consistently below or at the Florida state average. HCPS' passing rate (Level 3 and above) for English/Language Arts (ELA) is below the state average for all grade levels, and the performance gap widens as students move from elementary to high school (see Figure 1).
Student performance in Math is higher overall; however, HCPS performance lags significantly behind the state average in elementary school but rises to the state average in middle school.
By the time students are in high school, HCPS students outperform the state average on the Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 End of Course (EOC) exams.
One of the most important aspects of a school district's mission is to provide a high quality education that sets high standards for all students, including those in special populations. Mirroring national statistics, student performance for HCPS' economically disadvantaged, SWD, and ELL students is significantly below that of their general education peers. In 2015‐16, the performance gap between economically disadvantaged and non‐economically disadvantaged students in Math and ELA is 34.8 and 34.3 percentage points, respectively. From 2014‐15 to 2015‐16, economically disadvantaged student performance in Math increased slightly (from 36 to 36.8 percent), while their non‐economically disadvantaged peer's performance decreased (from 73.3 to 71.6 percent)—narrowing the gap by 2.5 percentage points. The performance gap narrowed slightly in ELA as well (1.2 percentage points), although ELA performance for all students declined from 2014‐15 to 2015‐16.
Not surprisingly, the achievement gap on the FSA is wider for HCPS special education students – 42.9 percentage points in Math and 38.9 percentage points in ELA. From 2014‐15 to 2015‐16, SWD performance decreased in both ELA and Math, while the performance of their non‐disabled peers increased slightly. When compared to the state average, HCPS SWD students consistently perform below their disabled peers at every grade level in both Math and ELA. The passing rate for SWD students (all grades) on the Algebra 1 EOC exam is 18.8 percent, which is 41.5 percentage points below the HCPS nondisabled peer average of 60.3 percent.
ELL student performance on the FSA shows lower but improving performance. Over the past two years, ELL passing rates in ELA increased from 12.7 to 13 percent, while non‐ELL student passing rates slightly declined from 55 to 54.5 percent. The achievement gap in Math is much narrower: ELL passing rates increased from 43.4 to 45.8 percent, while non‐ELL student passing rates remained flat at 53.9 percent.
At HCPS, CTE concentrators (i.e., students who earn three or more credits in a single CTE program) experience a graduation rate that, on average, is 19.5 percentage points higher than the overall district average.
It is important to acknowledge that the Phase III work assessing HCPS academic programs was conducted during a time of significant change in the district. Major district‐level organizational changes had occurred or were still being implemented; area superintendent responsibilities were just changed to include academic oversight; major cost reductions were being implemented; student data analysis tools were being expanded; and other academic programming changes were occurring. The impact of these recent changes was obviously not fully realized during the Phase III work. The review team attempted to acknowledge recent efforts, provide recommendations that may help this transition be more successful, and provide additional recommendations to improve student achievement at HCPS.
Research suggests the factors that most improve student learning are excellent teachers, high expectations, a rigorous curriculum aligned with standards, and instruction that is adjusted to meet specific student needs based on ongoing formative assessment of student progress against standards. Most of the recommendations in this report are focused on those areas specifically aimed at improving student performance in HCPS. With the exception of one recommendation to invest more in instructional technology, the review team has concluded that nearly all of the recommendations in this Phase III report can be implemented using the district's existing resources.
First, the review team identified several areas of best practice for which the district should be commended.
HCPS provides early screening and intervention programs to identify and serve special education students from birth to age five. HCPS has partnered with other community‐based organizations to provide a developmental screening program to identify children who may have delays in speech and language, hearing, vision, cognitive development, motor skills, or have other social‐emotional challenges, so they can be referred for further evaluation and/or assistance. In addition, HCPS' Early Childhood ESE program has more than doubled the percentage of students served inside the general education classroom in the past three years (from 24 to 51 percent), the least restrictive setting. These two initiatives are significant, as research shows that 1) high quality early intervention is likely to lead to improved outcomes for children, which is less costly over time, and 2) young children who spend most of their day alongside their non‐disabled peers benefit from having positive role models for all of the key areas of development, not to mention the numerous benefits non‐disabled children receive.
HCPS utilizes an on‐line comprehensive assessment system, SchoolCity, to develop, score, and report student assessment data. SchoolCity allows teachers and administrators to create formative, interim, and diagnostic assessments that are aligned to the Florida state standards. The easy‐to‐use scoring process and robust reporting capabilities allows for instructional staff to review results that are timely and insightful. SchoolCity is popular and widely used throughout the district.
HCPS has forged relationships and garnered strong support from the community, evidenced by numerous partnerships with community‐based organizations, local businesses, and parent involvement programs. Leveraging the support of outside partners to the district is an excellent mechanism to improve the quality of education and at a lower cost. The ESE program has partnered with the Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough County (ECC) and the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) to provide an early childhood development screening program (described above), and the CTE program has established partnerships with the Outback Restaurant, Gregory Foundation, University of South Florida, Career Source, and many others. These partnerships give students opportunities for hands‐on and real‐world experiences, as well as the potential for internships and scholarships. The ELL program has a multifaceted parent outreach initiative to encourage parent involvement in their child's schooling, as well as linkages to a variety of other community‐based programs and services. The Gifted and Talented program also has an innovative program to "spark interest" of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students through targeted learning experiences followed‐up with parent informational sessions and suggested activities to do at home.
The findings identified during the Phase III audit yielded several recommendations that are generally applicable to all of the district's instructional programs included in the scope of this review.
Increase the academic rigor of instructional programs and ensure that the curriculum is aligned to standards. One of the biggest barriers to improving student performance in HCPS is the lack of rigor in many of its instructional programs, particularly for struggling students. Rigor, in this case, is meant to describe instruction, school work, learning experiences, and educational expectations that are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging for all students. HCPS is working hard to address this challenge and is continuing the transition from teaching and learning practices that are program and textbook driven to a standards‐based education system. Although this process takes significant time and effort, adjustments to the districts implementation plan would help to facilitate a smoother and more efficient transition to the standards‐based instructional model. With respect to SWD students, the review team found that when compared to the state average, HCPS has a lower percentage of students placed in the general education setting and a higher percentage of students placed in a resource room setting. This raises the concern that SWD students do not have sufficient access to a rigorous curriculum taught by teachers with content area expertise, particularly in reading and math, where they are likely to need the most support. When looking at the district's CTE program, the review team also found that many of the Programs of Study currently being offered were "hobby"‐type classes, as opposed to instructional programming that is more college and career‐ready. HCPS needs to better integrate and align technical education and academic standards while providing students with opportunities to connect to real‐world experiences in those areas where labor market trends are favorable.
Negotiate with the Hillsborough County Classroom Teachers Association to allow for at least 60 to 90 minutes of collaborative planning time (or PLC meetings) per week. Research shows that collaborative planning time (CPT), when used well, is an important predictor of student achievement and one of the best uses of teacher time. The current teacher union contract specifies that "no more than one hour per month may be used for PLCs or other data gathering/planning intended to increase student achievement". Best practice school districts support schools in providing 90 minutes of weekly collaborative planning time to allow teachers to meet in grade level and/or subject area teams, often with the support of an instructional coach or teacher leader, to review student formative assessment data, and discuss strategies to adjust instruction to better meet individual student needs.
Provide more guidance and structured support to teachers on the effective use of formative assessments to drive student learning. The central idea behind the use of formative assessments is that evidence of student learning is used to adjust instruction to better meet student learning needs. The review team did not find sufficient or consistent evidence that teachers are systematically reviewing and analyzing formative assessment data with the specific goal of modifying teaching strategies for students that are struggling in a particular area or with a specific concept. This was especially true for SWD teachers. The need for additional support and guidance is exacerbated by the fact that collaborative planning time in most schools is limited to the monthly PLC meetings. The district could better support teachers during their PLC meetings by providing protocols to help structure the work of responding to short‐cycle formative assessments, and holding principals accountable for making sure this time is used well.
Ensure that professional development is primarily job‐embedded and supported by lead teachers or instructional coaches. Research has shown that teacher quality is the single most important factor influencing student achievement. And despite investing significant funds over the years to improve teacher quality through professional development activities, HCPS' professional development efforts can be characterized as fragmented, unfocused, and workshopbased. Faced with reduced funding levels due to the termination of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant, it is imperative that HCPS align its limited resources to ensure that all professional development activities revolve around how students are performing and what information and supports teachers need in order to continuously improve their instruction to meet student needs. Ensuring that professional development is job‐embedded and supported by an instructional coach or teacher leader is best practice. Together, with the implementation of 90 minutes of weekly collaborative planning time, HCPS could lay the foundation for student achievement to improve at a faster pace.
Develop a district‐wide Instructional Technology Strategy and Plan. Without an instructional technology plan in place to serve as a guide for decision‐making as well as a tool to monitor and evaluate progress toward identified goals and objectives, instructional technology throughout the district is sparse, antiquated, not well‐integrated with curriculum and instruction, and is severely underfunded. This is evidenced by the fact that HCPS has more students per device than peer districts; the median age per device is 6 years old; and, 83 percent of devices are more than 5 years old, which is generally considered to be at the tail end of the replacement lifecycle. Further, 68 percent of devices are desktop computers and more than a third are located in computer labs, which limits their accessibility and use. Despite these statistics, HCPS has no immediate plans to make significant investments in instructional technology. A well‐integrated instructional technology program enhances and enriches learning opportunities for students, and increases the effectiveness of educators and support staff. Although a detailed needs assessment will need to be conducted, the review team estimates that if HCPS were to fully upgrade its inventory, as well as maintain an average replacement life cycle, then it will need to make a one‐time investment of $20 million, with annual investments of $10 million each year. Some of these costs can be mitigated with expansion of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.
Embedded in the remainder of this report are many other recommendations aimed at improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of HCPS' instructional programs.


Posts by LKolar773 | Lawrence W. Kolar, D.D.S., P.C.
Dr. Kolar was recently inducted into the "American College of Dentistry" (ACD). The ACD is "the oldest major honorary organization for dentists." It is nonprofit and apolitical, and is often referred to as the "conscience of dentistry," because its main goal is to practice and promote high levels of ethics, as well as continuing education for dentists. Fellowship is by "invitation only" and a candidate's nomination undergoes a review process before he/she is invited to join. Only 2-3% of American dentists are invited for membership/Fellowship.
Edison Park Dentist | Is Your Morning Routine Affecting Your Smile?
If you are like most Americans, you probably consider a nice hot cup of coffee an essential part of starting each day. In the U.S. alone, we consume about 400 million cups daily. While coffee can be an effective way to help you feel more alert and ready for the challenges that await you, not everything about coffee is so positive. Did you know that your habitual morning beverage may impacting your smile?
Though coffee is a liquid, it does cause tooth enamel to wear over time. Coffee is full of acids that cling to the miniscule pits and grooves in the surface of your teeth, eating away at tooth structure. If you are using sugar or cream in your coffee, you may be adding to the effects by attracting more harmful bacteria that can cause decay.
Particles from coffee adhere to the surface of teeth and cause the teeth to become discolored over time. The enamel wear caused by coffee can make teeth appear less white, as well. This can make your teeth look and feel older than they are, as we tend to associate dull or discolored teeth with age.
There are actions that can help.
Your first and best option should be prevention. Obviously, if you stop drinking coffee it will not have the ability to further damage or stain your teeth. However, this may not be an option you are willing to consider. Teeth whitening can help restore the brighter, whiter appearance that you want your smile to show. Contact our office for a consultation to discuss what whitening option is best for your teeth.
Once you have completed your whitening treatment, there is another bit of good news. You can continue to enjoy your morning coffee and preserve your bright white smile. Consider using a straw so your coffee will bypass your teeth when you drink. Drink your coffee quickly, rather than lingering over it. This will limit the time the acids from coffee can sit on your teeth and cause damage. When you finish your cup, brush your teeth, if possible. Rinse your mouth with water to help prevent any coffee from remaining on your teeth.
With some care, you can restore and maintain a bright white smile without giving up the morning coffee you love. For more information on whitening your smile, contact our office.
How do I know what treatment I should have?
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Dr. Lawrence Kolar demonstrates the quality toughness of BruxZir by using a hammer test at a dental convention.


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Red's Ghost 8:36 pm on November 18, 2016
Tags: Music ( 3 ), philosophy ( 36 ), Toronto ( 10 ), tragically hip ( 2 )
The Hip Of Humanity
Ever since I heard "New Orleans Is Sinking," I've appreciated Gord Downie's lyrical genius. As I listened to other Tragically Hip songs I learned about Downie and the things that he was interested in. Expanding my Hip knowledge is like asking me if I have read the encyclopedia, how can I finish something that is so deep?
Take "Wheat Kings" for example, a song that I always thought was about the Brandon Wheat Kings until I read the lyrics and learned about David Milgaard who was wrongly convicted for murdering Gail Miller. Milgaard would spend "twenty years for nothing," because he did not commit the crime and would even have twenty chances for parole being denied every time.
In 2012, Downie said in a CBC interview with George Stroumboulopoulos, "I don't think you can throw over science and research for ideology." Downie, lead singer of the Canadian band The Tragically Hip, was speaking on the cutting of funding and support to small communities in Canada and how it affects their well-being. Something that can lead to long-term issues like cancer, an issue that Downie knows all too well. Downie's ex-wife, Laurie survived breast cancer and Downie has terminal brain cancer.
The announcement of his diagnosis was followed by the band releasing a schedule of nationwide tour dates finishing up in Kingston, where the group has a street christened after them.
As Downie and the Hip toured Canada this past Summer on what was termed a final tour it made me think about what he was going through. I pondered a man who has spent his life exploring his country, standing up for the people in his country, making people realize that those people need help and even though the Hip are one of Canada's most cherished bands he's never let that get to his head.
He's opened people's eyes to social injustice – to things that matter not just something random or nonsensical. Obviously the world is going to miss someone like this.
However, the world is going to miss a man who asks questions. A man who gets people to asks questions of themselves as well. Questions that we might not ask unless a poet like him framed it in a melody.
A question like "how do we start dealing with our well-being?"
No, not just about eating the right things and going to the doctor more often, I don't think that's the message I get from looking at his last hurrah. His lyrics seem more cutting and shrewd to be so simple as take care not to get the common cold.
He strikes me as the man who says "when I'm gone pick up where I left off and take care of one another." The man who in what could be his last year of his life toured his home country making people smile and spreading the good will of a band that never quit. For a man who is so intent on keeping his personal life private, he made this last chapter the most documented part. As someone who is private I can't imagine announcing something like cancer on a website like he did, knowing that millions of people suddenly know. With the advent of social media the diagnosis would be known almost instantly throughout the world. His condition could never be private again. Downie could never keep this secret again.
Maybe at this point though, it didn't matter anymore. There's nothing left to hide. It's all up to us to continue what he started. It's all up to us whether we are Canadian or American or whatever nationality to look out for one another. To keep the hope for humanity alive. Downie's hope that the fight against social injustice doesn't stop with him. Everyone, especially the people of Canada, continue to learn, love and take care of their land. I'm proud to be a Hip fan even though I'm American. I'm proud to have been introduced to Downie's words before he left this world and to have been influenced by a man who never forgot that everyone matters no matter what they believe in because at the root of it all, we are human.
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Roman Myśliwiec (ur. 17 lutego 1948 w Trzcinicy) – polski winiarz i szkółkarz, popularyzator winiarstwa i fotograf, uznawany za prekursora odrodzenia polskiego winiarstwa pod koniec XX wieku. Autor książek i publikacji poświęconych winiarstwu. Odznaczony Krzyżem Kawalerskim Orderu Odrodzenia Polski. Prezes Polskiego Instytutu Winorośli i Wina.

Życiorys
W 1982 zdecydował się założyć w Jaśle, na bazie krzewów przywiezionych z Jarosławia (szczep 'Ontario') oraz z Węgier i Słowacji, winnicę nazwaną od położonego niedaleko, nieistniejącego już zamku Golesz. Eksperymenty z odmianami z sąsiednich krajów pozwoliły na ustalenie, które szczepy winorośli sprawdzają się w polskim klimacie, a które mają wyższe wymagania. Równolegle zajął się wytwarzaniem wina i szkółkarstwem. Doświadczenia z winnicy Myśliwca zachęciły innych adeptów do tworzenia własnych winnic.

Od początku lat 90. XX w. Roman Myśliwiec publikuje książki. Jest propagatorem tzw. odmian hybrydowych (odmiany winorośli spoza gatunku winorośl właściwa), które są lepiej przystosowane do chłodnego klimatu. Wyhodował m.in. szczep jutrzenka. Aktywny na rzecz uproszczenia przepisów prawa dotyczących produkcji wina.

W 2010 został członkiem Europejskiego Stanu Rycerzy Wina (Ordo Equestris Vini Europeae).

9 kwietnia 2013 Roman Myśliwiec został odznaczony Krzyżem Kawalerskim Orderu Odrodzenia Polski. Jest zdobywcą licznych medali na konkursach i festiwalach winiarskich.

Prowadzenie winnicy "Golesz" Roman Myśliwiec przekazał synowi, Bartłomiejowi.

Jest synem Romana Myśliwca, żołnierza Armii Krajowej.

Publikacje
Opublikowano na podstawie materiałów źródłowych.
 Uprawa winorośli. Powszechne Wydawnictwo Rolnicze i Leśne (wyd. poprawione)
 Uprawa winorośli. Plantpress, 2009
 Winorośl. Wydawnictwo Działkowiec, 2007
 Winorośl i wino. PWRiL, 2006
 Winorośl w ogrodzie. PWRiL, 2006
 Uprawa winorośli. PWRiL, 2003
 Wino z własnej winnicy. PWRiL, 2000
 101 odmian winorośli (z Bolesławem Sękowskim). PWN, 1996
 Ogród winoroślowy. Państwowe Wydawnictwo Rolnicze i Leśne, (wyd. I 1992, wyd. II 1997)
 Nowoczesna winnica. Państwowe Wydawnictwo Rolnicze i Leśne (PWRiL), 1992
 artykuły w prasie branżowej (m.in. Świat win, Działkowiec i Warzywa)

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Linki zewnętrzne
 Strona pierwszej polskiej prywatnej winnicy Romana Myśliwca

Ludzie związani z Jasłem
Ludzie związani z winem
Odznaczeni Krzyżem Kawalerskim Orderu Odrodzenia Polski (III Rzeczpospolita)
Polscy rolnicy
Polscy winogrodnicy
Urodzeni w 1948

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Q: LDAP auth for MongoDB with Pam I am working to get MongoDB (using the Percona distro) to authenticate using Pam.  I can see lots of info about using SASL, but the company standard is pam and I'm not able to change that.  I see a project from 2011 in GitHub (pam_mongodb) that says it works, but given the age I'm hoping for a better solution.  I have RHEL 7.5, Mongo 3.6.5, and and have cyrus-sasl 2.1.26 installed, but not configured.
Any suggestions?  I am completely new to LDAP and trying to fumble my way through, so pointers to web pages are also helpful.
Thanks...

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Hatta: (wakes up crying) MUMMYYYYYYY!!!
Me: What is it? What's wrong, Hatta?
Hatta: I had a horrible dream! I dreamt that it was the US Presidential Elections, and that Donald Trump won!
Me: You weren't dreaming, Hatta. That really happened. Don't you remember? We were watching the news together.
Hatta: So it wasn't a nightmare then?
Me: Oh but it is, Hatta. It is.
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	state.Offset = offset

	// Create harvester with state
	h, err := NewHarvester(c, register, state, f.output)

	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	h.ctx, h.cancel = context.WithCancel(ctx)

	err = h.Setup()
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("error setting up harvester: %s", err)
	}

	// Update state before staring harvester
	// This makes sure the states is set to Finished: false
	// This is synchronous state update as part of the scan
	h.register.SendStateUpdate(h.state)
	h.active = time.Now()
	h.lineBuffer = bytes.NewBuffer(make([]byte, 0, h.config.MaxLength))
	h.multilineBuffer = bytes.NewBuffer(make([]byte, 0, h.config.MaxLength))

	if h.config.Multiline != nil {
		h.readFunc = h.readMultiLine
	} else {
		h.readFunc = h.readOneLine
	}

	go h.stateUpdatePeriodically()
	go h.Run()
	go h.activeCheck()

	return err
}

// harvestExistingFile continues harvesting a file with a known state if needed
func (f *File) harvestExistingFile(ctx context.Context, c *Config, register *Registrar, newState State, oldState State) {
	//log.Info("Update existing file for harvesting: %s, offset: %v", newState.Source, oldState.Offset)

	// No harvester is running for the file, start a new harvester
	// It is important here that only the size is checked and not modification time, as modification time could be incorrect on windows
	// https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/asiasupp/2010/12/14/file-date-modified-property-are-not-updating-while-modifying-a-file-without-closing-it/

	if oldState.Finished && newState.Fileinfo.Size() > oldState.Offset {
		// Resume harvesting of an old file we've stopped harvesting from
		// This could also be an issue with force_close_older that a new harvester is started after each scan but not needed?
		// One problem with comparing modTime is that it is in seconds, and scans can happen more then once a second
		log.Info("Resuming harvesting of file: %s, offset: %d, new size: %d", newState.Source, oldState.Offset, newState.Fileinfo.Size())
		err := f.startHarvester(ctx, c, register, newState, oldState.Offset)
		if err != nil {
			log.Error("Harvester could not be started on existing file: %s, Err: %s", newState.Source, err)
		}
		return
	}

	// File size was reduced -> truncated file
	if newState.Fileinfo.Size() < oldState.Offset {
		log.Info("Old file was truncated. Starting from the beginning: %s, old size: %d  new size: %d", newState.Source, oldState.Offset, newState.Fileinfo.Size())
		if oldState.Finished {
			err := f.startHarvester(ctx, c, register, newState, 0)
			if err != nil {
				log.Error("Harvester could not be started on truncated file: %s, Err: %s", newState.Source, err)
			}
			return
		}
		// just stop old harvester
		h := f.register.GetHarvester(oldState.Inode)
		if h != nil {
			h.Stop()
		}
		return
	}

	// Check if file was renamed
	if oldState.Source != "" && oldState.Source != newState.Source {
		// This does not start a new harvester as it is assume that the older harvester is still running
		// or no new lines were detected. It sends only an event status update to make sure the new name is persisted.
		log.Info("File rename was detected: %s -> %s, Current offset: %v", oldState.Source, newState.Source, oldState.Offset)

		oldState.Source = newState.Source
		f.register.SendStateUpdate(oldState)
	}

	if !oldState.Finished {
		// Nothing to do. Harvester is still running and file was not renamed
		log.V(1).Info("Harvester for file is still running: %s, inode %d", newState.Source, newState.Inode)
	} else {
		log.V(1).Info("File didn't change: %s, inode %d", newState.Source, newState.Inode)
	}
}

// NewHarvester creates a new harvester
func NewHarvester(c *Config, register *Registrar, state State, output chan<- *event.ProcessorEvent) (*Harvester, error) {
	h := &Harvester{
		config:   c,
		state:    state,
		register: register,
		output:   output,
	}

	// Add ttl if cleanInactive is set
	if h.config.CleanInactive > 0 {
		h.state.TTL = time.Duration(h.config.CleanInactive)
	}

	// Add outlet signal so harvester can also stop itself
	return h, nil
}

// Setup opens the file handler and creates the reader for the harvester
func (h *Harvester) Setup() error {
	err := h.openFile()
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("Harvester setup failed. Unexpected file opening error: %s", err)
	}

	h.reader, err = h.newLogFileReader()
	if err != nil {
		if h.source != nil {
			h.source.Close()
		}
		return fmt.Errorf("Harvester setup failed. Unexpected encoding line reader error: %s", err)
	}

	return nil
}

// openFile opens a file and checks for the encoding. In case the encoding cannot be detected
// or the file cannot be opened because for example of failing read permissions, an error
// is returned and the harvester is closed. The file will be picked up again the next time
// the file system is scanned
func (h *Harvester) openFile() error {
	f, err := os.OpenFile(h.state.Source, os.O_RDONLY, os.FileMode(0))
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("Failed opening %s: %s", h.state.Source, err)
	}

	// Makes sure file handler is also closed on errors
	err = h.validateFile(f)
	if err != nil {
		f.Close()
		return err
	}

	h.source = f
	return nil
}

func (h *Harvester) validateFile(f *os.File) error {
	info, err := f.Stat()
	if err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("Failed getting stats for file %s: %s", h.state.Source, err)
	}

	if !info.Mode().IsRegular() {
		return fmt.Errorf("Tried to open non regular file: %q %s", info.Mode(), info.Name())
	}

	// Compares the stat of the opened file to the state given by the input. Abort if not match.
	if !os.SameFile(h.state.Fileinfo, info) {
		return errors.New("file info is not identical with opened file. Aborting harvesting and retrying file later again")
	}

	// get file offset. Only update offset if no error
	offset, err := h.initFileOffset(f)
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	log.V(1).Info("harvester Setting offset for file: %s inode %d. Offset: %d ", h.state.Source, h.state.Inode, offset)
	h.state.Offset = offset

	return nil
}

// initFileOffset set offset for file handler
func (h *Harvester) initFileOffset(file *os.File) (int64, error) {
	// continue from last known offset
	if h.state.Offset > 0 {
		return file.Seek(h.state.Offset, os.SEEK_SET)
	}

	var firstRun = false
	if v := h.ctx.Value("firstRun"); v != nil {
		firstRun = v.(bool)
	}
	if h.config.ReadFrom == "newest" && firstRun {
		return file.Seek(0, os.SEEK_END)
	}
	return file.Seek(0, os.SEEK_CUR)
}

func (h *Harvester) newLogFileReader() (Reader, error) {
	return NewLineReader(h.source, h.config.MaxLength)
}

func (h *Harvester) WriteToProcessor(message []byte) {
	e := event.GetEvent()
	e.Write(message)
	e.AppId = []byte(h.config.AppId)
	e.LogId = h.config.LogId
	e.Source = "file"
	// update fields
	for k, v := range h.config.Fields {
		e.Fields[k] = v
	}
	e.Fields["file"] = h.state.Source
	e.Destination = lancerroute.GetLancerByLogid(e.LogId)
	// time maybe overwrite by processor
	e.Time = time.Now()
	e.TimeRangeKey = strconv.FormatInt(e.Time.Unix()/100*100, 10)

	h.output <- e
}

func (h *Harvester) stateUpdatePeriodically() {
	interval := time.Tick(time.Second * 5)
	var offset int64
	for {
		select {
		case <-interval:
			if h.state.Offset > offset {
				offset = h.state.Offset
				h.register.SendStateUpdate(h.state)
				h.active = time.Now()
			}
		case <-h.ctx.Done():
			h.register.SendStateUpdate(h.state)
			return
		}
	}
}

func (h *Harvester) Stop() {
	h.state.Finished = true
	h.register.SendStateUpdate(h.state)
	h.cancel()
	log.Info("Harvester for File: %s Inode %d Existed", h.state.Source, h.state.Inode)
}

func (h *Harvester) activeCheck() {
	interval := time.Tick(time.Minute * 1)
	for {
		select {
		case <-interval:
			if time.Now().Sub(h.active) > time.Duration(h.config.HarvesterTTL) {
				log.Info("Harvester for file: %s, inode: %d is inactive longer than HarvesterTTL, Ended", h.state.Source, h.state.Inode)
				h.Stop()
				return
			}
		case <-h.ctx.Done():
			return
		}
	}
}

func (h *Harvester) readMultiLine() (b []byte, err error) {
	h.multilineBuffer.Reset()
	counter := 0
	if h.firstLine != nil {
		h.multilineBuffer.Write(h.firstLine)
	}

	ctx, _ := context.WithTimeout(h.ctx, time.Duration(h.config.Timeout))
	for {
		select {
		case <-ctx.Done():
			h.firstLine = nil
			return h.multilineBuffer.Bytes(), lineReadTimeout
		default:
		}

		message, err := h.readOneLine()

		if err != nil && err != io.EOF && err != lineReadTimeout {
			h.firstLine = nil
			if h.multilineBuffer.Len() == 0 {
				return message, nil
			}
			if len(message) > 0 {
				h.multilineBuffer.Write([]byte{'\n'})
				h.multilineBuffer.Write(message)
			}
			return h.multilineBuffer.Bytes(), err
		}

		if len(message) == 0 {
			continue
		}

		matched, err := regexp.Match(h.config.Multiline.Pattern, message)

		if matched {
			// old multiline ended
			if h.firstLine != nil {
				h.firstLine = message
				return h.multilineBuffer.Bytes(), nil
			}
			// pure new multiline
			if h.firstLine == nil {
				h.firstLine = message
				h.multilineBuffer.Write(message)
				continue
			}
		}

		if !matched {
			// multiline not begin
			if h.firstLine == nil {
				return message, nil
			}

			if h.firstLine != nil {
				h.multilineBuffer.Write([]byte{'\n'})
				h.multilineBuffer.Write(message)
				counter += 1
			}
		}

		if counter > h.config.Multiline.MaxLines || h.multilineBuffer.Len() > h.config.MaxLength {
			h.firstLine = nil
			return h.multilineBuffer.Bytes(), nil
		}
	}
}

func (h *Harvester) readOneLine() (b []byte, err error) {
	h.lineBuffer.Reset()
	ctx, _ := context.WithTimeout(h.ctx, time.Duration(h.config.Timeout))

	for {
		select {
		case <-ctx.Done():
			return h.lineBuffer.Bytes(), lineReadTimeout
		default:
		}

		message, advance, err := h.reader.Next()
		// update offset
		h.state.Offset += int64(advance)

		if err == nil && h.lineBuffer.Len() == 0 {
			return message, nil
		}

		h.lineBuffer.Write(message)

		if err == nil {
			return h.lineBuffer.Bytes(), nil
		}

		if err == io.EOF && advance == 0 {
			time.Sleep(time.Millisecond * 100)
			continue
		}

		if err == io.EOF && advance > 0 && h.lineBuffer.Len() >= h.config.MaxLength {
			return h.lineBuffer.Bytes(), nil
		}

		if err != nil {
			return h.lineBuffer.Bytes(), err
		}
	}
}

//// Run start the harvester and reads files line by line and sends events to the defined output
//func (h *Harvester) Run() {
//	log.V(1).Info("Harvester started for file: %s, inode %d", h.state.Source, h.state.Inode)
//	h.register.RegisterHarvester(h)
//	defer h.register.UnRegisterHarvester(h)
//
//	var line = make([]byte, 0, h.config.MaxLength)
//	for {
//		select {
//		case <-h.ctx.Done():
//			return
//		default:
//		}
//		//TODO MaxLength check
//		message, advance, err := h.reader.Next()
//		// update offset
//		h.state.Offset += int64(advance)
//
//		if err == nil {
//			if len(line) == 0 {
//				h.WriteToProcessor(message)
//				continue
//			}
//			line = append(line, message...)
//			h.WriteToProcessor(line)
//			line = line[:0]
//			continue
//		}
//
//		if err == io.EOF && advance == 0 {
//			time.Sleep(time.Millisecond * 100)
//			continue
//		}
//
//		if err == io.EOF && advance > 0 {
//			line = append(line, message...)
//			if len(line) >= h.config.MaxLength {
//				h.WriteToProcessor(line)
//				line = line[:0]
//			}
//			continue
//		}
//
//		if err != nil {
//			log.Error("Harvester Read line error: %v; File: %v", err, h.state.Source)
//			h.Stop()
//			return
//		}
//	}
//}

// Run start the harvester and reads files line by line and sends events to the defined output
func (h *Harvester) Run() {
	log.V(1).Info("Harvester started for file: %s, inode %d", h.state.Source, h.state.Inode)
	h.register.RegisterHarvester(h)
	defer h.register.UnRegisterHarvester(h)

	for {
		select {
		case <-h.ctx.Done():
			return
		default:
		}

		message, err := h.readFunc()

		if err == lineReadTimeout {
			log.V(1).Info("lineReadTimeout when harvesting %s", h.state.Source)
		}

		if len(message) > 0 {
			h.WriteToProcessor(message)
		}

		if err != nil && err != lineReadTimeout && err != io.EOF {
			log.Error("Harvester Read line error: %v; File: %v", err, h.state.Source)
			h.Stop()
			return
		}
	}
}

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Communion is the central act of worship in this church. It involves a re-enactment of the central part of the Last Supper which Jesus shared with his disciples. Special services may also be held around the festivals of Christmas and Easter. In addition the minister may bring the sacrament to homes of people unable to attend public worship.
We keep an 'open table' which means that we invite all people who love the Lord Jesus and seek to serve him to share in receiving the bread and wine. The normal format includes the elders bringing the bread and wine to the people in the pews. The wine we use is either non-alcoholic wine or unfermented grape juice which is served in individual glasses.


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Ulf Erik Sinnerstad, född 13 november 1923 i Stockholm, död 2017, var en svensk astronom. Han har bland annat varit verksam vid Stockholms Universitets observatorium i Saltsjöbaden.

Sinnerstad blev tidigt anlitad som fackgranskare av översättningar. Hans lärobok (1985) används fortfarande delvis i undervisningen i Etnoastronomi och Astronomiska världsbildens utveckling vid Stockholms observatorium vid Albanova. Han lanserade 2006 en filosofisk exposé om människans roll och framtid i teknikens tidevarv.

Bibliografi i urval
 Vid skiljevägen: essäer om människan och hennes framtid, Adoxa, Lidingö (2006).
 Från stjärnskådning till rymdforskning, Lund (1985).
 Spectral classification and multicolour photometry: symposium no. 24 International Astronomical Union, i Saltsjöbaden, augusti 1964 / redaktörer Kerstin Lodén, Lars-Olof Lodén och U. Sinnerstad
 George Gamow; Solen; vetenskaplig granskning Sinnerstad, Ulf, Aldusböckerna vol. 148 (1965)
 Fred Hoyle; Människor och vintergator; vetenskaplig granskning av Ulf Sinnerstad, Aldusböckerna 142 Stockholm (1965)
 FIB:s Gyllene Pysselbok nr 10 - Världsrymdens Under. Folket i Bilds förlag (1955). Svensk översättning Ulf Sinnerstad. Original: Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York.
 Astronomi,  Folket i Bild (1955), 216 s.

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Recently, I stumbled across a crafter's organizer – yes, someone who consults on just getting all your crafts organized. So, if you wondered if there's a consultant for everything, yes, there truly is. Anyway, the first thing to do is to go through the pile and get rid of things.
Prioritize every item on the list.
Make a second list – everything that is not a top priority goes on the second list. Call this list the "parking lot" or whatever works with your methodology. Take everything not marked "Critical" and put it on the second list. This way, you don't look at them every time you look at your list. Sometimes, we merely hide them by filtering out the top priority items. That's not good-enough for projects where people are constantly curious about the full list. So, what I'm saying to you, is to focus. Yes, focus and stop fiddling with all the non-essential things. That's a crucial start.
So, you're already either thinking this entire thing is silly or you're still curious. Stay with me and think about what I'm about to say.
The general idea of stashbusting is to tackle a lot of things to get them out of the way, usually by finding ways to group things together. Now, return to that top priority list you made. Which items on your list can be tackled together? Possibly they share some tables or functionality. You might group items that all go to one lab/division/site. Remember, though, that delivering too many items at one time might mean that no-one ever finds the time to test it. So, keep that into consideration.
After finding a natural group of items that could be delivered together, now consider whether you can or should break this down into smaller bits of functionality. This way, testing can be more manageable for whomever is going to get it.
This is problematic for anyone who is testing against requirements that ask for the bigger block of features for the entire requirement. There are various ways to satisfy this, depending on your testing matrix. However, if you're regulated, this is a spot where you want to get input from your validation test lead. That way, no-onehas to scramble to "fix things up" or "retrofit" when you get past unit testing.
It's possible that a single person might become a "stashbuster," of sorts. For example, you can have one person go through all the items and come up with solutions. That person might just lay the groundwork, where they create a model of one or more new functions. However, they don't necessarily build the entire solution.
Some projects use their data architect for this. This makes sense because the data architect needs to consider the tables and fields to use for all solutions. If that person is not only an expert on the system's database layout but actually for the entire system, this is the best situation to be in. That is because they can put together the ideas on how everything can be accomplished. The next step is that other people can build on this.
Evaluate the system the requests are for (e.g., a LabWare LIMS, a SampleManager LIMS, a LabWare ELN/LIMS).
Evaluate the specific implementation of that system.
Propose these to the appropriate people and defend them (explain why they're proposing each solution and be able to answer questions or come up with new proposals).
Optional: There's nothing to say that the same person can't also build these, especially if you've brought in an outside expert (like me, for example). This is because, if you had a difficult time getting these accomplished, you probably do need the extra person's time to help get them entirely off the list.
Think of all this as just a way to break the work down to make it go a little faster. Possibly you need to reconsider the way you use your resources. Or, maybe you reconsider the skills needed for the tasks as a way to break them up, differently.
And that's yet another idea for you – if tasks require really different skills that all your team members's don't happen to have, then break them up. There are tasks we think of as being assignable to a single person, but that are really hard to get done. It's sometimes because no-one on the team has all the skills it takes to get the task done in an efficient manner of time. So, I know it sounds trite to tell you this, but you'll have to think outside the box a little on this.


 Total Tankage - Play for Free at Coolmathgames1.net!
In this arcade wargame where you can play against the computer or other players, your objective is simple: Destroy all your opponents! Collect bonus items to protect yourself or increase your power of destruction with crazy weapons!


Your video link did not make it into the question. Without the link, it is very difficult to figure out your problem.
This is just a guess, but try to add or substract hitFirst.point.z from Cue3D.transform.localPosition.z at line 14.


Human Rights Workshop: Hala Al-Dosari, "The Counter-Revolution in Saudi Arabia: Is Economic Reform Enough?"
Hala Al-Dosari is a scholar-activist in women's health and human rights from Saudi Arabia. She holds a Ph.D. in health services research with a focus on epidemiology. Her research focuses on intimate partner violence against women and the social determinants of health. In addition, she has researched the impact of gender norms on family laws in the Arab Gulf states and the gender norms and women's health in Saudi Arabia. Currently, she examines the social determinants of sexual and reproductive health of women in Saudi Arabia at New York University. Her Op-Ed writings and commentaries on the socio-political affairs of Saudi Arabia and women's rights were featured in several media outlets, including the New York Times, Foreign Affairs, The Guardian, among others. She is the author of a website, "Aminah.org", aimed to promote women's rights and the protection from violence against women in Saudi Arabia. In addition, she serves on the advisory boards of the Human Rights Watch for the MENA region and the Gulf Center for Human Rights. Her advocacy work was recognized by the 2016 Freedom Award from the Freedom House and Alison Des Forges Award from Human Rights Watch in 2018.
Background reading is available one week prior to workshop. To request reading, email: schell.law@yale.edu.


I haven't been a good blogger lately. Actually, I haven't been a blogger. Period.
It used to be that writing was my life. Writing used to be what kept the bad days at bay.
I have so much to write about. In 2018, I went on adventure after adventure. I spent 10 days in Scotland. I stayed in a haunted castle on my birthday. I met Tommy Wiseau. I went on a literary tour in Berlin. I have so much to write about and yet, when I sit down to write it, self-doubt creeps in like an unwanted visitor and I'm left wondering if I have anything worth saying at all.
I haven't been a good blogger lately. This is why.
In 2016, my high school sweetheart and my mentor died within a month of each other. In 2017, my dear friend Aaron took his own life. I have been dealing with the backlash of grief for the past two years and it's not easy. This shouldn't be an excuse. I have written for other publications and for work. If you saw me in the office last year, you'd most likely not even know that I was grieving. But I've felt the scars so deeply ingrained on my heart, and I've felt like everything I want to write about on my own blog isn't good enough if it's not about overcoming grief. I am so blessed to be living the life that I live and yet. And yet.
Losing three people within a year has often made me feel like I'm drowning. It's like with them, my lust for putting words to paper died. It's been three years and the wounds are still fresh.
This shouldn't be an excuse. And in 2019, I am going to work towards making sure it won't be. I know that Nick and Aaron and Robin wouldn't want me to put what they believed in most about me on hold just because they're gone.
I know that putting your passions on hold is not how you successfully live life.
This year, I'm seeking therapy and seeking new adventures so that I can find that love for words again. I'm going to be the blogger I know that I can be. I'm not going to let mental illness win.
I hope that all of you who have followed me over the years are still around. I hope you can forgive me for being a bad blogger.
I hope you know that I'm sorry for being gone but I appreciate you all for staying.
I'm back. I hope you're ready for what's to come.
Glad you're back, we've missed you! Never apologize for taking a break. Looking forward to seeing what's next, girl.
When I lost my best friend, I put my life on hold for years. The fact that you got the courage to move across an entire ocean, fall in love, and start over again is astounding. You are an inspiration!
I read this several days ago and have been mulling over leaving a comment. Aaron had so many nice things to say about you! I know he is happy that you have found your happy place. Continue to take those adventures, bring him along in your thoughts and know that he his with you seeing things the way you see them! Know that when you are in a good place he is smiling and when you are feeling the weight of the world think of Aaron helping you carrry that weight , that your friend is there supporting you. Keep going Tess!


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Primary medical care continuity and patient mortality: a systematic review
Richard Baker, George K Freeman, Jeannie L Haggerty, M John Bankart and Keith H Nockels
Richard Baker
Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Roles: Professor emeritus
George K Freeman
Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Jeannie L Haggerty
Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Roles: McGill research chair in family at community medicine at St Mary's
M John Bankart
Roles: Honorary associate professor in medical statistics
Keith H Nockels
University Library, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Roles: Academic librarian (medicine)
vol. 70 no. 698 e600-e611
https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp20X712289
Royal College of General Practitioners
Print ISSN
Received January 29, 2020
Revision requested February 2, 2020
Accepted February 20, 2020
Published online August 27, 2020.
Previous version (August 10, 2020 - 23:58).
Richard Baker, MD, FRCGP, Professor emeritus
George K Freeman, MD, FRCGP, Emeritus professor of general practice
Jeannie L Haggerty, PhD, McGill research chair in family at community medicine at St Mary's
M John Bankart, PhD, Honorary associate professor in medical statistics
Keith H Nockels, MA (Hons), Dip Lib, Academic librarian (medicine)
Address for correspondence
Richard Baker, Department of Health Sciences, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Centre for Medicine, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK. Email: rb14{at}le.ac.uk
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The Zurich jacket from Corvera Vargas is a long coat with two side pockets. Features a double layer back yoke, detailed with suede band and is tied closed with a belt. Its black base is contrasted with a pink band. Made in Poland.


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Q: Font size on Android SE app Is there a way to change font size in the Android SE app?  I can't find it if there is one.
I consider this to be an accessibility issue.
Update-- now beta testing the new upadate, and this feature is still needed


More than 70 members of Congress wrote to the Obama administration last week requesting that the gray wolf be removed from the endangered species list.
In a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the legislators argued that the wolves, which recently lost their endangered status in the western Great Lakes region, no longer merit protection in the lower 48 states under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
The lawmakers wrote that the "unmanaged wolf population poses a threat to the communities and surrounding livestock and indigenous wildlife" and that state wildlife managers "need to be able to respond to the needs of their native wildlife without being burdened by the impediments of the federal bureaucracy created by the ESA."
There are roughly 6,000 gray wolves in the continental United States, according to the USFWS. About 8,000 to 11,000 roam Alaska, where they are unprotected.


This pretty long sleeved embroidered embroidered cardigan. It is soft and light to wear, perfect for a sunny afternoon or evening, to just keep the chill away. It is made under the 'whole garment' approach where there are no seams giving more movement and comfort for the baby and child.


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> Resources > Mission Stories > American Baptist volunteers restore churches in Puerto Rico
American Baptist volunteers restore churches in Puerto Rico
As part of American Baptist Home Mission Societies' (ABHMS) "Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico" multi-year initiative, volunteers rolled up their sleeves in April for hands-on work at Mision Bautista de Arroyo and Iglesia Bautista Berea, Yabucoa.
"People helped me when I needed it," says a volunteer. "Now it's my turn to help others."
Volunteers from the Landover, Md.-based Lott Carey Global Christian Missional Community replaced the metal-louvered windows as well as the metal roof and its wood framing at Mision Bautista de Arroyo. Meanwhile, at Iglesia Bautista Berea, those from American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts and the West Virginia Baptist Convention replaced the metal roof in addition to painting the church's hallways and offices plus the exterior of a small nearby building that houses the kitchen.
"The volunteers were enthusiastic, hard-working and eager to do the work under conditions that weren't the greatest," says Danny Ellison, ABHMS creative designer, who was on hand to photograph the transformation. (Scroll down to view photos.)
Because the need in hurricanes Maria- and Irma-ravaged Puerto Rico is so great, ABHMS is not limiting its volunteer-mobilization efforts to predetermined work weeks on the island.
To register to volunteer, complete the "Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico" online registration packet, indicating your preferred volunteer work week. Then either email it to Kim Wilkins at [email protected], or print it and send it by postal mail to American Baptist Home Mission Societies, Attention: Kim Wilkins, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA, 19482-0851. Or contact ABHMS' Victoria Goff at 800-222-3872, x2449, or Kim Wilkins at 800-222-3872, x2413.
Volunteers can create their own work group or be placed with a group. Cost of $150 per person per week includes housing, food and supplies. Volunteers are responsible for transportation to, on and from the island.
ABHMS garners 4 awards from Religion Communicators Council


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Q: Using Split arguments in other functions The code is suppose to take a string of multiple arguments and split them with the "Split()". It does do that, but it only passes the first argument to the "CheckList()". So if I type " 1 2 4" it will only pass "1" to CheckList. Everything else works as it should.
import re

def CheckList(Start):
    DoIt = 0
    s = int(Start)
    End = s + 1
    End = str(End)
    for PodCheck in F.readlines():

        if re.match('Pod' + End, PodCheck.strip()):
            DoIt = 0

        if re.match('Pod' + Start, PodCheck.strip()):
            DoIt = 1

        if DoIt == 1:
            print PodCheck,

    return

def Split(P):
    Pods = P.split()
    for Pod in Pods:
        CheckList(Pod)

    return

F = open("C:\Users\User\Desktop\IP_List.txt")

Pod = raw_input('What pod number would you like to check?: ')
Split(Pod.strip())
print 'Done'

A: Your problem is right here:
for PodCheck in F.readlines():

The first call to CheckList uses up all the data in F.  Subsequent calls to Checklist skip the for loop because there is nothing left to read.
So after opening F your should read all of it's data.  Without changing too much of your code I would add this after you open your file:
F_lines = F.readlines()

And change to loop in CheckList to
for PodCheck in F_lines:


Update your weekend wardrobe with the Second Female Killi Trousers. This elegant trouser sits at a mid rise height and the straight cigarette leg is drawn in at the ankle with a cuff, giving a relaxed silhouette. Styles yours with a turtleneck sweater, leather jacket and trainers for a go to daytime style.


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July 29, 2018, 18-404, #17
A call out was sent at 1329 for a 21 year old injured hiker from Oregon, located between Mt. Conness and North Peak at 11,400 feet. The reporting party was climbing near the glacier when he heard someone yelling "Help".
The RP hiked to a higher elevation where he had cell service. He provided the approximate coordinates of the subject's location. Base was established at the Saddlebag Lake parking lot. Three teams for a total of eight members were dispatched to the saddle between Mt. Conness and North Peak. After lots of boulder climbing/scrambling, the teams located the subject. His leg was wedged and trapped between boulders that he unintentionally caused to fall.
Leg entrapment
The team learned that two climbers, who heard the subject's yelling, climbed up to the subject and helped hold him in a somewhat vertical position. They also applied a tourniquet to the subject's leg. Helicopter assistance was requested and a National Guard UH-60 (Blackhawk Guard 823) responded.
The Blackhawk moving in for the extraction
Team members set up three mechanical advantage systems in order to move the boulders away from the subject's leg. Helicopter assistance was requested and a National Guard UH-60 (Blackhawk Guard 823) responded.
The helo crew lowered a medic who made his way to the subject. After extracting the subject's leg from the boulders, the team littered him down to a snowfield where the subject was hoisted into the helo.
Extraction successful!
As the helo flew to the Lee Vining Airport, Team members retrieved all the rigging equipment and began hiking back to base. The two climbers, who assisted the subject, hiked out with the team. The call out ended at 2300.
Responders were: Beck (Ops), Pelichowski (IC), Kaufman, Quiring, Bush, Endo, Dunne, Wallace, Hagan, Luke Hammack, Buchanan, Eimen, and Torrence. The Team volunteered 145 man hours for this call.
Newer PostAugust 1, 2018, 18-413, #18
Older PostJuly 26, 2018, 18-396, #16


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ALL ALTIMA MODELS IN THE MONTH OF APRIL SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE AS LOW AS 0% AND $2500 FACTORY INCENTIVE!
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When you shop at Nissan of Chattanooga East, you'll experience Better Dealing. We want you to feel at home when you come to visit us with a no-pressure experience that is both transparent and forthcoming. We don't add hidden addendums and mystery costs to our pricing, instead we offer an Imagine Bar - which allow for freedom to shop our inventory and around the market. Our state-of-the-art technology helps streamline the process to get you on the road as fast and efficiently as possible.
Are you looking to get an estimate on your trade? With our active trade appraisal process, we ensure that you are involved the entire time and won;t stop until you fully understand your vehicle's value. One of our certified appraisers will walk around your vehicle with you and will offer to buy your car whether you buy one from us or not! Our technology works directly from a tablet device and has been developed to produce an estimate for you as fast as possible. Proprietary technology helps streamline the process to get you on the road faster. Come in today and see the difference for yourself!
Nissan of Chattanooga East is located in Chattanooga, TN and takes pride in the quality of service that we offer to our customers. We make it a point to help our customers feel at home at our dealership and provide a large inventory of new Nissan models to browse. As one of the top automakers in the world, Nissan is a Japanese manufacturer that also has cars under Infiniti and Datsun brands. The company was founded in 1933 and became the largest car manufacturer in North America in 2014.
Whether you're looking to drive a new sports car or want to own an SUV, you'll need to decide how you want to pay to get the keys to the car. At Nissan of Chattanooga East, many different financing options are available to accommodate our customers. Leasing is an option for those who only plan to drive the car for a few years and don't want to pay a lot of money to put down. With leasing, you can get the chance to pay little to no money down to drive the vehicle off the lot. Taxes are also not included, along with a lower cost of maintenance. You'll only need to pay for the depreciation of the car as you use it before returning it to the dealership. Many people also prefer to lease their vehicle because it can allow them to afford a better model. Leasing also makes it possible to drive a new car every few years.
Financing a vehicle is an additional option that allows you to purchase it from the dealership and own it outright. As the owner, you can decide if you want to make any improvements or changes that can increase the value of the car. By owning it, you'll also enjoy paying it off and avoiding monthly payments in the coming years. There are also no limitations with the number of miles that you drive in the car, which may be ideal for those who have longer commutes or use the vehicle for traveling. With the funds that are obtained once you sell the vehicle, you can put the money towards your next set of wheels.
At our dealership, we not only have new Nissan models in our inventory but also carry used vehicles that are certified and have been thoroughly inspected. All of the used cars that we sell go through a rigorous five-point inspection to ensure that our customers make an investment that is worth the cost. You can have more of a selection to browse with our used vehicles that are available to ensure that you can select a make and model that accommodates your driving needs. We also have a range of cars that are under $15,000 when you're looking to spend less.
Our service department is composed of the top mechanics in the local area who are qualified to diagnose and repair issues that are present on your Nissan model. We work quickly to perform the labor without cutting any corners to ensure that you can return to your busy schedule. Our team can also perform maintenance to increase the lifespan of the vehicle and keep it running well over time. We also have high-quality parts that are available at our location.
Contact or visit our dealership today if you have questions or inquiries. You can also complete and submit the contact form that is available on our website, and one of our team members will respond promptly to your request.


Kaitlin here. It's already the end of June which seems entirely improbable, but there it is–the long July 4th weekend of 2017 is upon us!
Planning your July 4th weekend meals can be a bit tricky, especially if you're looking to mix things up from what you've done in years past. We've got some inspiration for you here–not only for the day, but also for you to enjoy the entirety of the long weekend–ranging from Asian classics on the grill, American classics, and a few out-of-the-box options that are just plain delightful on a hot summer day.
But if you'd rather skip planning your meal–and you happen to be in the New York area for the weekend–you can drop by Char Sue Asian Inspired grill, a new restaurant opened by Bill's cousin Eddie in lower Manhattan featuring Chef Matty Rojas! Great food and awesome drinks and craft beers–really–we have been there many times to test-drive recipes and cocktails! Just try their Char Sue Roasted Duck Mantou Sandwich. This isn't a sponsored post, but it is a little plug for family, albeit a well-deserved one!
Though there is something very American Dream-y about heading out to the comforts of your own backyard and firing up your grill on July 4th, the day 'Murica was made. So whether you're breaking bread with family at home, or heading to a bbq to talk the state of the nation with friends, here are 17 recipes to help you savor the moment this Independence Day and make it a memorable one!
Have a little Char Siu grilled chicken–the flavors are sweet and spiced, reminiscent of your favorite BBQ sauce, but with an Asian kick.
But if you prefer good old pork, try our BBQ Char Siu on the Grill instead! If you're feeding a crowd for July 4th, it's hard to make a misstep with pork. You may have seen our oven recipe for BBQ pork (Cha Siu), but this version on the grill adds that excellent charred flavor–and if you're using natural wood lump charcoal? Well, you'll have to hide some for yourself if you're manning the grill. Bonus of making char siu is that you can set some aside for Roast Pork Fried rice or BBQ roast pork buns the next day. July 4th isn't just a day. It's a weekend-long celebration.
This recipe takes a little bit of patience and some love on the grill, but it's worth it!
Simple, yet delicious with virtually no prep time required–the secret is grilling them slowly to form a nice crust on the chicken. These inevitably show up on our grill several times throughout the spring and summer and are one of the simplest, yet underrated chicken wing recipes! Who would have thought that just salt, pepper and chicken wings would make such a great dish! I can sense that you still probably don't believe me. So, again–these are REALLY REALLY GOOD.
Try a different kind of burger this year with this Xi'an style cumin lamb burger. If you liked our Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles, you'll love this. A good shortcut is to stick with your all-beef patties, but include the cucumber, pepper relish, and spicy yogurt sauce in your burger fixins lineup!
If you have a lovely ribeye you've been waiting to eat and don't want to botch, this ribeye with soy butter glaze is a pretty great number, if I, as the unofficial grill master, do say so. In our family's opinion, a delicious home-grilled steak pretty much always beats out a steak dinner our (Smug? Yes. Are we eating really good steak? Also, yes.) You can also slather the glaze on pretty much any cut of beef you care to put on the grill! It's July 4th. And that means FREEDOM!
Salads can sometimes either fall flat into boring iceberg lettuce territory or quickly become tedious with seemingly endless toppings. This smashed cucumber salad makes for a quick and easy, yet refreshing and healthy side. Lots of fresh garlic and chili oil gives it tons of flavor, and the crags in the "smashed" cucumber really pick up the flavors!
If you're looking for something lighter and an all-in-one meal, grilling up some turkey thighs or breasts and making this light and herbacious farro salad is a great option. Plenty of creamy feta makes for a satisfying and flavorful dish that will leave you light on your feet–great for a day at the beach.
More of a seafood person than a meat person? These Vietnamese summer rolls are refreshing and a tasty alternative to all of the grilled meats. They're light, refreshing, healthy, and maybe the best thing of all–require very few heating elements in your kitchen! We're pretty sure you'll be happy chilling with a plate of these while sitting inside or outside this weekend!
This unlikely marriage of summer flavors is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. Verdant basil and mint make for a wonderfully creamy pesto, and fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh strawberries lighten things up for a decidedly summertime pasta salad. Enjoy this one while the summer harvest is under way!
In China grilling seldom happens on a turbo-charged hunk of steel–you're more likely to stumble across a small, charcoal-fired set-up built for skewers of meat–specifically, tender, salty, spicy lamb. These skewers (aka, "chuan") are a favorite in Beijing and throughout literally the entire country that are well worth some real-estate on your July 4th menu. Spicy and delicious, these will make you a lamb lover if you aren't one already!
If you want to get just a little bit fancy this July 4th, try your hand at making these Disney/Universal-style Smoked Turkey Legs. These are quite possibly one of my favorite foods *ever* (if there is an event / venue / etc. that is hawking smoked turkey legs, I will magically appear). And Disney World has got nothing on these turkey legs. The recipe is courtesy of my aunt who has a knack for figuring out old standbys at home. Plus, you control how smoky, salty or sugary you want them when you make these on your own! What's more, they don't cost $15 a piece! Rejoice!
Potato salad is pretty much a must at any picnic or bbq, but why bring the same old ho-hum mayonnaise version, when you can change things up with this curried potato salad. With the addition of grilled chicken, it can also make for a great meal by itself!
But we understand that July 4th is a time to celebrate 'Murica, and that means that people are looking for the classics. If you need a salad to balance out the meat-fest, round out your table with our go-to Caesar salad recipe, which is close to, if not straight up better than, what you might get at your favorite steakhouse.
What would be July 4th without the red, white, and blue desserts?!!! Nothing. It would be nothing. Kidding–but really, make this fresh, lightly sweet fresh berry tart with a light and creamy sweet mascarpone filling for that festive flair your Instagram post yearns for.
If you're tired of your standard berry cakes, this basil berry cake is a major showstopper–looks, but more importantly, taste-wise. We've piloted this little gem at picnics and it gets positively gobbled and coveted. The combination of summer berries and light yellow cake laced with tart lemon-basil sugar makes for a unique and memorable dessert. People will be asking you for the recipe. Whipped cream is obligatory.
This is one of our first posts *EVER* and subpar photo aside, is a great way to kick up your classic Arnold Palmer. Some things just stand the test of time and this pitcher of oolong tea, spiked with sparkling water and strawberry puree is one of them. Enjoy this cool drink all summer long!
Wishing you guys an amazing 4th of July! Happy Independence Day!
Hey Kaitlin! Great job on this post! You have enough meal ideas to open your own Outback franchise. Thank you for the 4th of July ideas. I can't wait to enjoy the holiday (even though its on a Tuesday).
Thank, Dennis! Happy July 4th to you as well!


Social Saturday is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the difference that social enterprises are making in communities across the country. To celebrate this year's day on October 14, 2017, we spoke to two local social enterprises about the work they do to support Islington's communities.
Speak Street is a pop up language cafe that offers free English classes to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, as well as foreign language classes and events.
Joanna, who set it up three years ago, says: "Living in Islington where 145 different languages are spoken, I wanted to do a positive response to the negativity to immigrants. This was a positive step that I can help people improve their language skills, but also meet their neighbours and not feel so isolated. Even people who can speak English well can still feel isolated.
The sessions are fun, flexible and community-based, so you don't have to sign up to continuous courses just go along when it fits your schedule.
Joanna says: "I feel privileged because I get to meet people from all over the world and I think there's great benefits from that. There are times when it's challenging, but each day is different and I'm doing something that I love.
Gendered Intelligence (GI) was established in 2008 with a mission to increase understandings of gender diversity. They work with the trans community and those who impact on trans lives; and particularly specialise in supporting young trans people aged 8-25 years.
"Our youth groups are open to all young trans people, including non-binary young people and those who may be questioning their gender identity and they are a place where they can feel comfortable, meet other young trans people and find support," Jamie says.
Find out more about Speak Street on its website or Facebook page.
To learn more about the services offered by Gendered Intelligence email admin@genderedintelligence.co.uk or call 0207 832 5848.


We would like to gladly welcome you to the Pension Weekend. Where you will stay Courtesies, like cable TV for visual and audio entertainment, are available in all our rooms. We provide guests with a kitchenette and a fridge to use in our guest rooms. Business hours of reception: On business days: from 11:00 to 22:00 .


Supervision is a process in which one worker is given responsibility to work with another worker in order to meet corporate, departmental, professional and personal objectives. These are competency, accountability in performance, continuing professional development and personal support.
Supervision works best where there is a shared perception of and commitment to the process by both parties, based on clarity about agreed roles, responsibilities and expectations.


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Loreen Arbus
Author, Activist, Philantropist & Emmy Nominated Executive Producer
Loreen Arbus an author, activist, philanthropist and Emmy nominated executive producer. She is the first woman in the United States to head programming for a national network, which she has done for both Showtime and Cable Health Network/Lifetime Television. Arbus has an extensive history in the entertainment industry, having been a writer and producer, a consultant to various networks, and an executive in network television, cable, syndication, and print media.
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By Loreen Arbus
Do you feel successful & that you have accomplished your goals?
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Mindfulness, the practice of being in the present moment with what is, can help us focus our attention and awareness and relate to ourselves and our children with less judgment and more kindness.
This 4-session class will focus on bringing mindfulness concepts to specific, often challenging moments of parenting. We will discover concrete stress reduction techniques that you can easily integrate into your everyday life.
Through greater self- awareness, parents can connect with their own needs and in turn be more present and compassionate with their children. Regardless of where you find yourself on your parenting journey--whether negotiating toddler melt-downs and sleep challenges or teenagers finding their own voices-- mindfulness can be an experience-altering support.
This class is open to parents of children of all ages. We ask that parents attend this class without their children, with the exception of infants in arms.
This 4-session course for families and children age 4-6 will incorporate relaxation techniques, movement, games, stories, and glitter to introduce families to core concepts of mindfulness. Together we will cultivate specific ways of paying attention to our breath, body, feelings, thoughts, actions, and each other. By focusing our attention, we can respond with less frustration and more compassion for ourselves and one another.
Making these skills playful and part of day-to-day routines will be emphasized. We recommend parents attend the 4-session Mindfulness for Parents class or an outside introduction to mindfulness class before enrolling in this class with their children.


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Safety & UQ Space
Asteria I
UQ Space | Third time lucky!
The University of Queensland's Rocket Team
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Third time lucky!
After weeks of rocket construction and anticipation of the upcoming launch on August 19th, there was an air of disappointment upon the cancellation of the launch due to a fire ban in the area. However, we were lucky enough for the fire ban to be lifted by the following weekend, and the team prepared to launch on August 26th instead. Yet again, mother nature was not on our side and the launch was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Nonetheless, thanks to the hard work of the Queensland Rocketry Society (QRS), we were able to schedule a launch on the 29th of August. The launch was a success, with both Bryan Greenham's "Mantis Shrimp" and Tom Taylor's "Barbershop" were launched and recovered successfully.
Both rockets were predicted to fly just over 1000m in altitude. The Mantis Shrimp landed safely just over the hill about 1km away, and Barbershop came down relatively close, only about 50m away from the tents at the launch site. Both team members who launched attained their Level 1 certification on the day, and hope to go for Level 2 certification at the next launch on the 9th of September.
We were incredibly happy to have been able to launch, and owe a great deal to Blake Nikolic and QRS for putting on the launch day for us. We hope to be putting more rockets in the sky at the next launch!
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Q: Concatenate with variable in jquery append-function How could i concatenate a variable in the append-function in jquery?
I have a loop where I dynamically creates checkboxes in a html-table. And every checkbox needs a unique id since I attach a listener to each of them after the loop.
What I want is to add the increment variable in the for loop (variable i)
so in every loop the id is concatenated with variable i that is
loop 0, name should be cb0
loop 1, name should be cb1
and so on..
here is what I've tried
$('	').append('<input type="checkbox" id=\"cb\" ' + cnt + '>').appendTo(row);

where cnt is the variable that increments with an integer in each loop
Something is wrong with the concatenation here - greatful for help

A: Seems you have closed the quote early i.e. it is not adding the cnt variable.
Try
$('	').append('<input type="checkbox" id=\"cb' + cnt + '\">').appendTo(row);

Instead of
$('	').append('<input type="checkbox" id=\"cb\" ' + cnt + '>').appendTo(row);

A: Have you looked at your output at all?
This code:
'<input type="checkbox" id=\"cb\" ' + cnt + '>'

Would produce this output:
<input type="checkbox" id="cb" 1>

That errant 1 has no relation to the id value.  Instead, include it as part of the value.  You can also remove the \ characters, since you don't need to escape quotes here:
'<input type="checkbox" id="cb' + cnt + '">'

Which would produce:
<input type="checkbox" id="cb1">

A: You can use jQuery(html, attributes)
$("", {
   valign: "top",
   html: "<input type=checkbox id=cb" + cnt + ">"
}).appendTo(row);


Should cars be allowed into College Campus?
With the rapid development of our national economy, private cars have become in large number; of course, quite a few cars are heavily driven into College Campus.
In a significant way, these cars do not take up students' places for study, but actually affect their daily life and study-- for instance, this crowd of cars may make noise and emit filthy gas to choke us to death. And the campus is jammed with lines of cars and seems to be parking lot instead of an academic institute. So cars have been strictly prohibited into many College Campuses. It seems that this is not convenience to some persons, indeed, but this is for the sake of our safety. Thus when someone enjoys convenience from modern tools, don't forget that it is dangerous to the students in the College Campus. Therefore, I agree that cars are not allowed into College Campus.
By and large, with the price of cars falling significantly, cars will enter average families, and most Chinese will enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in their life. However, they are still prohibited to drive their cars into College Campus, which , I think, is a hard truth in the eyes of most people.


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A team led by Justin Crepp has discovered HD 4747 B, a rare brown dwarf. As a new mass, age and metallicity benchmark, HD 4747 B will serve as a laboratory for precision astrophysics to test theoretical models.
A team led by Justin Crepp, the Frank M. Freimann Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Notre Dame, has discovered a rare brown dwarf, a faint object with properties in between that of a star and planet. In addition to taking its picture for the first time, Crepp's team also determined the brown dwarf's mass, age and composition—essential information that can be used to "benchmark" the study of these elusive objects.
Brown dwarfs are objects thought to have initially begun the process of forming a star but were somehow interrupted before they accumulated sufficient mass and core pressure to ignite nuclear fusion—the process by which the Sun ultimately releases energy in the form of light. An important developmental bridge between bona fide stars and exoplanets, brown dwarfs are very difficult to study because their faint glow fades with time due to a lack of sustained nuclear reactions. The discovery of the object, which goes by the name HD 4747 B, was facilitated by 18 years of precise spectral measurements of the star that indicated it hosts an orbiting companion.
"We suspect that these companions form at the same time and from the same material," Crepp said. "As such, you can infer physical properties of the brown dwarf from its parent star, like age and composition. There are no other objects for which we know the mass, age and the metallicity simultaneously and also independent of the light that the companion gives off. We can therefore use HD 4747 B as a test-bed to study brown dwarfs, enabling precision astrophysics studies for a directly imaged substellar object."
In the past, brown dwarf masses have been estimated using theoretical evolutionary models. Crepp's team instead calculated the mass of HD 4747 B directly using observations of its orbit in an attempt to help refine brown dwarf models. It is expected that this work will in turn help to inform models for extrasolar planets. Based on a three-dimensional orbit analysis, HD 4747 B has a mass of about 60 Jupiters (a mass of 80 Jupiters is required to ignite nuclear fusion), well below the theoretical estimate of 72 Jupiters, although still within uncertainties. Forthcoming measurements acquired by Crepp's team will provide yet more stringent tests of the models used by astronomers for brown dwarfs.
"This field is transitioning from 'Hey, I found something neat' to 'Hey, I know the mass to within a few percent.' Now, we can test theoretical models," Crepp said.
The study has been submitted to the Astrophysical Journal.
... a rare benchmark brown dwarf orbiting the nearby (d=18.69±0.19 pc), solar-type (G9V) star HD 4747 ([Fe/H]=−0.22±0.04) with a projected separation of only ρ=11.3±0.2 AU (θ≈ 0.6''). Precise Doppler measurements taken over 18 years reveal the companion's orbit and allow us to place strong constraints on its mass using dynamics (msin(i)=55.3±1.9MJ). Relative photometry (ΔKs=9.05±0.14, MKs=13.00±0.14, Ks−L′=1.34±0.46) indicates that HD 4747 B is most-likely a late-type L-dwarf and, if near the L/T transition, an intriguing source for studying cloud physics, variability, and polarization. We estimate a model-dependent mass of m=72+3−13MJ for an age of 3.3+2.3−1.9 Gyr based on gyrochronology. Combining astrometric measurements with RV data, we calculate the companion dynamical mass (m=60.2±3.3MJ) and orbit (e=0.740±0.002) directly.
Magma and lava say that there is no ignition, fusion and radioactivity.


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