The zenon Basic Online Training Course will give you an overview of the essential parts of zenon and its development environment.
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The zenon VBA Online Training Course will give you an overview of VBA programming in zenon. In an independent online tutorial, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon's COM interface and learn how to enhance your zenon Supervisor project with VBA.
The zenon VBA Online Training Course provides you with basic knowledge of the COM interface in zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the VBA Editor and how the COM interface communicates with zenon. In a very short space of time, you will be able to write your own VBA macro and execute it in zenon Editor. You will also learn how to write VBA macros for zenon Runtime and execute them. We will teach you about the zenon object model and demonstrate a few of the default functions. Using a few practical examples, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the COM interface in zenon.
The zenon VSTA Online Training Course will give you an overview of VSTA programming in zenon. In an independent online tutorial, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon's COM interface and learn how to enhance your zenon Supervisor project with VSTA.
The zenon VSTA Online Training Course provides you with basic knowledge of the COM interface in zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the VSTA Editor and how the COM interface communicates with zenon. In a very short space of time, you will be able to write your own VSTA macro and execute it in zenon Editor. You will also learn how to write VSTA macros for zenon Runtime and execute them. We will teach you about the zenon object model and demonstrate a few of the default functions. Using a few practical examples, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the COM interface in zenon.
The zenon Batch Control Online Training Course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations in the zenon Batch Control module. In the online self-study tutorial, you will learn how to configure and use the module.
In the zenon Batch Control Online Training Course, you will follow a step by step process to learn more about the zenon Batch Control module: from configuring units to handling communication errors; from creating simple recipes to applying partial recipes and operating characteristics. We will use practical examples to teach you more about this complex module.
The zenon Energy Edition Online Training Course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations in the zenon Energy Edition.
In the zenon Energy Edition Online Training Course, you will complete a step by step process to learn about zenon Energy Edition: from engineering a colored network topology (ALC) to applying commands and possible protocol specifications. We will show you how to conduct topological troubleshooting with your network topology. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the zenon Energy Edition and its possible applications in the energy industry.
The zenon Logic Online Training Course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations of zenon Logic, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon Logic and find out how they work with the zenon Supervisor.
The zenon Logic Online Training Course provides you with basic knowledge of zenon Logic. Following a step by step process, you will learn how to use the zenon Logic workbench – that's zenon Logic's development environment – and find out how it communicates with a PLC or the zenon Runtime. After a short amount of time, you will be able to build your own zenon Logic project and test it in the zenon Logic Runtime. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of zenon Logic, its possible applications, and the foundations of programming languages according to IEC 61131-3.
The zenon Pharma Edition Online Training Course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations of the zenon Pharma Edition. You will learn about the similarities and differences between the zenon Pharma and zenon Supervisor Editions.
The zenon Pharma Edition Online Training Course will teach you about the special functions of the zenon Pharma Edition. Following a step by step process, you will learn about how to use these additional options so that you can set up your project for a pharmaceutical environment. We will show you how the Historian and a special reporting tool in the zenon Pharma Edition can help you to successfully implement your projects in accordance with all the regulations for the pharmaceutical industry. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the zenon Pharma Edition and its possible applications.
The zenon Command Sequencer Online Training Course will provide you with an overview of the zenon Command Sequencer.
In the zenon Command Sequencer Online Training Course, you will complete a step by step process to learn about the module Command Sequencer. You will learn about the engineering and the runtime operations of the project simulation in the zenon Energy Edition. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the zenon Command Sequencer and its possible applications in the Energy Industry.
The zenon Basic Training Course will give you an overview of the essential parts of zenon and its development environment. Working in a small group, you will get to know the basic structures in the zenon Editor and zenon Runtime.
All training courses are designed to be interactive and guided by a moderator. You will have enough time during the course to apply the theory you have learned in practice. Training courses take place in our training rooms. Alternatively, upon request, one of our trainers can hold a training course at your office.
The zenon Basic Training Course provides you with basic knowledge of zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the zenon Editor and how you use it to build a project. After just a short amount of time, you will be able to start your project in the zenon Runtime. We will introduce you to a range of engineering options in zenon. You will gain in-depth knowledge of zenon and the different ways to apply various modules.
The zenon Operator Training Course will give you an overview of the various functions in zenon. Working in a small group, you will get to know the basic structures in the zenon Editor and zenon Runtime.
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The zenon Operator Training Course provides you with basic knowledge of zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the zenon Editor and how you use it to build a project. After just a short amount of time, you will be able to start your project in the zenon Runtime. We will introduce you to a range of engineering options in zenon. You will gain in-depth knowledge of zenon and the different ways to apply various modules.
On the fourth day of the training course, you will gain an overview of the optional modules of the zenon Operator. You will learn about the additional modules of the zenon Operator and how to apply them to your project.
The zenon Supervisor Training Course will give you an overview of the various functions in zenon. Working in a small group, you will get to know the basic structures in zenon.
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The zenon Supervisor Training course provides you with basic knowledge of zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the zenon Editor and how you use it to build a project. After just a short amount of time, you will be able to start this project in the zenon Runtime. We will introduce you to a range of engineering options in zenon. You will gain in-depth knowledge of zenon and the different ways to apply various modules.
On the last two days of the training course, you will gain an overview of the optional modules of the zenon Supervisor. You will learn about the additional modules of the zenon Supervisor and how to apply them to your project.
The zenon Logic Training course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations of zenon Logic. Working in a small group, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon Logic and find out how they work with the zenon Supervisor.
The zenon Logic Training course provides you with basic knowledge of zenon Logic. Following a step by step process, you will learn how to use the zenon Logic workbench – that's zenon Logic's development environment – and find out how it communicates with a PLC or the zenon Runtime. After a short amount of time, you will be able to build your own zenon Logic project and test it in the zenon Logic Runtime. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of zenon Logic, its possible applications, and the foundations of programming languages according to IEC 61131-3.
The zenon Logic Advanced Training course will give you a chance to get to know more advanced structures of zenon Logic. Working in a small group, you will gain a detailed insight into the functions in zenon Logic.
In the zenon Logic Advanced Training course, you will follow a step by step guide to learn more about zenon Logic: from more advanced functions to field bus configuration and binding; from creating a redundant zenon Logic Runtime project to PLC diagnosis in zenon. We will use practical examples to teach you more about zenon Logic. Practical examples will help you gain more in-depth knowledge of zenon Logic.
The zenon Analyzer Training course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations in the zenon Analyzer. Working in a small group, you will learn how the zenon Analyzer works with the zenon Supervisor. You will gain an overview of the report generation function and the various types of report.
The zenon Analyzer Training course provides you with basic knowledge of the zenon Analyzer. Following a step by step guide, you will learn how to use the various components and gain an overview of the various types of reports. After just a short amount of time, you will be able to create your own report.
The training course does not require participants to have an in-depth knowledge of the zenon Supervisor. We will explain the functions needed in the zenon Editor and the zenon Runtime for each report. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the zenon Analyzer and the different ways to apply various reports.
The zenon VBA Training course will give you an overview of VBA programming in zenon. Working in a small group, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon's COM interface and learn how to enhance your zenon Supervisor project with VBA.
The zenon VBA Training course provides you with basic knowledge of the COM interface in zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the VBA Editor and how the COM interface communicates with zenon. In a very short amount of time, you will be able to write your own VBA macro and execute it in the zenon Editor. On the second day, you will learn how to write VBA macros for the zenon Runtime and execute them. We will teach you about the zenon object model and demonstrate a few default functions. Using a few practical examples, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the COM interface in zenon.
The zenon VSTA Training course will give you an overview of VSTA programming in zenon. Working in a small group, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon's COM interface and learn how to enhance your zenon Supervisor project with VSTA.
The zenon VSTA Training course provides you with basic knowledge of the COM interface in zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the VSTA Editor and how the COM interface communicates with zenon. In a very short amount of time, you will be able to write your own VSTA macro and execute it in the zenon Editor. On the second day, you will learn how to write VSTA macros for the zenon Runtime and execute them. We will teach you about the zenon object model and demonstrate a few default functions. Using a few practical examples, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the COM interface in zenon.
The zenon VBA/VSTA Training course will give you an overview of programming with VBA and VSTA in zenon. Working in a small group, you will get to know the functions and properties in zenon's COM interface and learn how to enhance your zenon Supervisor project with VBA and VSTA.
The zenon VBA/VSTA Training course provides you with basic knowledge of the COM interface in zenon. You will follow a step by step process to learn how to use the VBA Editor and the VSTA Editor and how the COM interface communicates with zenon. You will not only create various VBA macros for the zenon Editor and the zenon Runtime, you will also learn how to program and apply VSTA macros as part of the same training course.
We will teach you about the zenon object model and demonstrate a few of the default functions. Using a few practical examples, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the COM interface in zenon and the differences between VBA and VSTA.
This training course is split into two parts: We start by explaining the programming process with VBA using practical examples, afterwards we switch to the programming process with VSTA. Furthermore, we also highlight the differences between VBA and VSTA and explain their pros and cons.
In the zenon Design & Usability Training, you look at zenon projects from the perspective of design and usability. You learn the basics of good, efficient design and work in small groups to consider the following question: What do I want to achieve with my project and the user interface?
In the zenon Design & Usability Training, you master the basics of design, usability and ergonomics – both in theory and in practice – when configuring zenon projects. You learn, step by step, how you can design your project so that it can be operated in a user-friendly and efficient manner. You get a comprehensive introduction to the basics of design and usability.
Introduction to the topics of "ergonomics" and "usability"
Overview of designing and the different methods of interaction.
The zenon Historian Training course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations for the Historian in zenon. Working in a small group, you will learn how to configure and practice this process.
In the zenon Historian Training course, we will show you how to archive data and export archives in zenon. In a step by step process, you will learn how to store the data from your project or equipment in an archive. We will introduce you to the modules "Report Generator", "Report Viewer", and "Extended Trend", and show you how you can use these to process your data. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the Historian in zenon and its possible applications.
The zenon Network & Security Training course provides you with an overview of how to work with the zenon module for networks as well as an insight into zenon's security mechanisms. Working in a small group, you will learn how to configure a zenon network and find out which actions are needed to be taken to ensure its security.
The zenon Network & Security Training course provides you with a step by step guide to using the module, including an insight into the security mechanisms provided by zenon. We show you how to use zenon to build a network with an intelligent topology. You will get to know the MultiServer network, the terminal server, and the zenon Web Server. We will use practical examples to teach you more about this extensive module. There will also be plenty of opportunities to discuss your own requirements and solutions.
The zenon Energy Edition Training course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations in the zenon Energy Edition. Working in a small group, you will learn about the similarities and differences between the Energy and Supervisor Editions.
In the zenon Energy Edition Training course, you will complete a step by step process to learn about zenon Energy Edition: from engineering a colored network topology (ALC) to applying commands and possible protocol specifications. We will show you how to conduct topological troubleshooting with your network topology. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the zenon Energy Edition and its possible applications in the energy industry.
The zenon Pharma Edition Training course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations of the zenon Pharma Edition. Working in a small group, you will learn about the similarities and differences between the Pharma and Supervisor Editions.
The zenon Pharma Edition Training course will teach you about the special functions of the zenon Pharma Edition. Following a step by step process, you will learn about how to use these additional options so that you can set up your project for a pharmaceutical environment. We will show you how the Historian and a special reporting tool in the zenon Pharma Edition can help you to successfully implement all the regulations for the pharmaceutical industry. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the zenon Pharma Edition and its possible applications.
The zenon Batch Control Training course will provide you with an overview of the basic operations of the zenon Batch Control module. Working in a small group, you will learn how to configure and use the module.
In the zenon Batch Control Training course, you will follow a step by step process to learn more about the module: from configuring units to handling communication errors; from creating simple recipes to applying partial recipes and operating characteristics. We will use practical examples to teach you more about this extensive module. There will also be enough opportunities to discuss your own requirements and solutions.
In a zenon Individual Training course, you will enjoy a specialist course tailored to your individual problem.
In a zenon Individual Training course, we will show you how to solve your individual problem with the help of zenon. Using general examples, we will work together to find a solution for your application in zenon.
We will define the exact content of the training course in a meeting with you. Please note that we will only be able to provide training in relation to our products.


Winner of the 2009 Edge Hill Short Story collection prize, ahead of Ali Smith et al. 14 stories, 243 pages. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, but then so is Borges, so are Greek Myths.
"The Turing Test" - Art using corpses; Virtual creations that pass the Turing Test; the narrator's relationship with a toyboy; dangerous streets. Themes: Meaning of Life. Reality and Reproduction.
"Monsters" - Relativity of relationships. Narrator likes the son, but his unlikeable mother was right about him after all.
"The Gates of Troy" - Disowning inheritance. Son doesn't like rich father, though son's friend does.
"The Perimeter" - best of the lot so far. Questioning reality in a Matrix world. Disappointing end.
"Valour" - VR and voices from other worlds. Spiritual anomie, ending with "he's lost an awful lot of blood"
"Piccadilly Circus" - continues "The Perimeter"
"We Could be Sisters" continues "The Turing Test", introducing multiverses. p.186 gives me an SF tingle-up-the-spine.
"La Macchina" - coping with emergence of sentient robots. Tame ending, but fine until then.
"Karel's Prayer" - Theme: identity. For all I know, some of the plot's been done by Star Trek TNG, but all the same it's well done.
"The Marriage of Sky and Sea" - Anthropology explorer. The story starts fast and doesn't let up. p.230-231 are the best parts of a good story. Shades of Le Guin.
The dazzlement is deadpan, the narrators are unfazed by wonders. I guess this might impress people who don't read much SF - the "science" is mere backdrop. It's a strategy that works for SF-readers too - to them, the worlds are familiar and need little explanation.
Institutionalised religions (in this book there's no other type) don't fare well, and other meaning-of-life props ("identity", "the other") are undermined too. Deceptive appearances abound. Not only do people hide their feelings and misunderstand those of others, but the first person narrators confess their dissimilation. In the main the info-dumping's not too conspicuous - in "The Perimeter" it's done by way of an adult teaching a child. In "Piccadilly Circus" the narrator's conveniently writing a history book.
It seems to me that the author respects the readers and assumes they'll be hard to surprise, so plot-twists are often fore-shadowed. For example, in "Karel's Prayer" Mr Occam and Mr (doubting) Thomas challenge Karel's beliefs (Karel Capek first coined the term 'robot'), and standard TV interrogation strategies are assumed. "We Could be Sisters" starts with "Nature is profligate. All possible worlds exist. In one of them there was once an art gallery in Red Lion Street, London WC1, and its manager was a woman called Jessica Ferne", which given the title adumbrates the plot.
The final 4 stories plus "The Perimeter" are my favourites. The final story could easily serve as a metaphor for the whole mission. A celebrity anthropologist/author travels to other planets carrying a computer shaped like an egg. The computer's more than a dictaphone, it can write to order - "add a chapter about the Aristotle Complex. What we know of the early settlers, their motives, their desire to escape from decadence ... and so on. Themes: finality, no turning back, taking risks, a complete beak with the past [...] Neo romantic style with a small twist of hard-boiled. Oh and include three poetic sharp edge sentences. Just three. Low adjective count.". At the end the writer's boat is burnt (his space-ship destroyed), and he feels as if he's put down a burden. The egg says "A good ending for the book!" and the author replies "What book you idiot?". No longer a detached observer, he "went to the rope ladder and began to lower himself, carefully avoiding looking down."
On p.75 there's "It's a windy night" then 3 lines later "she was winding him up"
p.99 has Mr Gruber going to a "grubby kitchen"
In a story about Classia Fall, the narrator's writing a book entitled "The Decline and Fall of Reality"
The language is pared down, but even so there are choppable words - e.g. in "We could be sisters" there's "its manager was a woman called Jessica Ferne" - why is 'a woman called' needed? Perhaps to indicate that Jessica wasn't a robot?


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News and Notes for April 18, 2019
LONE STAR THOROUGHBRED MEET BEGINS TONIGHT
Lone Star Park opens its 2019 Thoroughbred Racing Season on Thursday, April 18 for a 44-day run and has 13 stakes races on the schedule worth a combined total of over $1.1 million dollars.
The stakes action will kick-off with the featured $50,000 Bluebonnet Stakes for Texas-bred fillies & mares, 3-year-olds & up going 6 ½ furlongs. There is a competitive field of 9 for the race, carded as #7 with a post time of 9:38pm. Eight of the nine competed on Texas Champions Day at Houston in March.
Scott Gelner will saddle 8-5 favorite Shes Our Fastest (Oratory – Dawali) for Mark Norman and Norman Stables LLC. Bred by Eureka thoroughbred Farm, the 4-year-old filly won the $50,000 Yellow Rose Stakes at Houston.
Ima Discreet Lady (Discreet Cat – Ima Three Blinger) won the $50,000 Bara Lass Stakes. Bred by Larry S. Huntsinger, she is trained by Karl Broberg for Raymond Todd White and Duane Coker and has odds of 5-2.
Listed at 9-2 is Billy Clevenger's homebred Zarelda (My Golden Song – Tiz Tiz) who finished second in the Yellow Rose. She is trained by Beverly Burress.
Completing the field are Averys Miss (Interactif – Itisi), Cark Desert Wine (Daaher – Lady Countdown), Sexy Dance (Voyagers Quest – Sexy Saint), Sing Prada Sing (Sing Baby Sing – Kimbell's Prada), True Confession (Broken Vow – Ruby's Big Band), and Witt's Town (Drums of Thunder – Fortunistic).
Gates open at 5:00pm with first post at 6:35pm.
MAILBOX MONEY
ATB awards for the recently concluded Thoroughbred meet at Sam Houston Race Park are in the mail, so be checking your mailbox.
Award amounts are based on the amount of Accredited Texas-Bred award monies available for the pay period divided by the purse money earned by accredited Texas-breds finishing first, second or third in any race at this track.
Based on this formula, award totals were calculated as follows:
Breeder Awards: 9.10091% of 1st/2nd/3rd purse money earned
Owner Awards: 11.33805% of 1st/2nd/3rd purse money earned
Stallion Awards: 5.5471% of 1st/2nd/3rd purse money earned
The total amount of awards paid out for Owner, Breeder and Stallion Owner Awards for this period of racing at Sam Houston Race Park is $274,700.28. By law, 40% ($109,880.11) is paid for Breeders Awards, 40% ($109,880.11) is paid for Owners Awards and 20% ($54,940.06) for Stallion Owner Awards.
Please note that for awards calculation purposes, all individual purses are capped at $75,000.00. There are no ATB Owners Incentive Awards paid on restricted stakes, as the purse already contains added money from the ATB Program.
Also, if your horse placed first, second or third in an open company race during this meet, you will receive an Owner's Bonus award totaling 27.45854% of purse money earned. The first 25% of total ATB Awards is allocated to the Owner Bonus Fund, which equates to $124,900.09 for this meet.
NOTES: House Bills 1995 (TRC funding) and 3366 (removing ATB funds from the TRC budget) passed out of the House on April 16 and have been referred to the Senate Water and Rural Affairs Committee. House Bill 2463 (purse bill) should be scheduled soon to be heard on the House floor…The TTA office will be closed on April 19 in observance of Good Friday.
Weekly ATB Winners → ← ATB Awards in the Mail

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A unique Chinese vase discovered in an attic stunned auctioneers when it sold for more than $750,000 in the U.K last week.
The vase, believed to date from the late 18th century, had spent the last 20 years hidden away in storage after the owner inherited it from her elderly aunt.
It crossed the block at Exeter auctioneers Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood on January 30 with an initial estimate of £20,000 – £40,000.
With bids flying in from around the world, the vase was snapped up by an anonymous Chinese collector for a final price of £586,000 ($767,000) including buyer's premium.
According to records, the vase was originally owned by Annie Madeline Glover, a young teacher who emigrated from England to China in 1910.
Glover settled in Shanghai, where she met her husband and started a family, but she was widowed in 1918 and decided to return home with her son.
The vase was amongst the possessions she brought back to England in 1922 aboard the P&O Steamship 'Egypt', and it remained in her collection for decades.
The vendor inherited the vase from her Aunt in the 1990s, but had no idea of its rarity and simply stored it away in a box in the attic, where it sat undisturbed until recently.
When she contacted her local auction house for a valuation, they were able to date it to the 1780s and the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, who ruled China from 1735 until 1796.
The Emperor was renowned for art collection and his love of porcelain, and he employed an army of skilled artisans in the Imperial kilns.
Today pieces bearing the Emperor's mark are amongst the most sought-after for collectors, and have been known to sell for tens of millions of dollars in some cases.
Despite being more than 200 years old, the vase had survived in almost perfect condition, apart for a tiny chip to one of the handles.
It featured a Ming-style blue and white decoration of scrolling peony, lingzhi sprays and foliage, with a six-character Qianlong seal mark on the base.
But following extensive research, experts at the auction house were unable to trace another similar example in the same pattern and colours.
Believing the vase to be unique, they suspected it could fetch a strong price – but no-one, not least the owner herself, was prepared for the life-changing amount it finally achieved.


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Tiny homes make a big difference to veterans and elderly in need
During the 2020 wildfire season, an estimated nine million acres burned up and down the West Coast. Countless families lost their homes. Some of the more fortunate had the means to rebuild on their own, but many were left needing help. Nearly two years later, local organizations continue to roll up their sleeves to aid those who need it most.
Operation Tiny Home is dedicated to assisting people struggling with housing, with a particular emphasis on veteran outreach. Lumber and panel donations from Roseburg's Dillard Lumber and Riddle Plywood locations have allowed the construction of two such homes already, with two more homes in the works.
The first of the four 35' tiny homes was completed in early July of 2021 and now houses a veteran who lost everything in the fires. The second home, completed in early December 2021, supports a veterans organization that works to help those struggling with homelessness due to service-related trauma and PTSD. Using the remainder of the donated Roseburg product, the final two homes will support retired and elderly families also displaced by wildfires who are struggling to rebuild their lives after their devastating losses. Each home is custom designed to support the specific needs of its beneficiary. Each build is intended to be a long-term permanent housing solution and includes all of the amenities of a full-size house.
For 85 years, Roseburg has invested in the health of the communities where we operate. Our commitment to making lives better from the ground up means that Roseburg lends a hand when our communities need it. Because of this, supporting the work of Operation Tiny Home was a natural choice when our team members looked for ways to help with the recovery efforts.
"Operation Tiny Home gained my attention through the people they are striving to support: the homeless, our veterans, and families impacted by the wildfires in the area," said Riddle Plywood Plant Manager Jeremy Fugate. "This organization not only helps those in need in our local community, but helps provide training to develop skills that help people get back on their feet. Operation Tiny Home and Roseburg are closely aligned in our drive to Make Lives Better from the Ground Up."
Kelly White, Plant Manager of Dillard Lumber agreed: "The alignment of values was clear. This organization recognizes the importance of helping people to help themselves with opportunities to learn applicable skills, while improving their quality of life. Creating a situation where there is light at the end of the tunnel for people that have lost everything, for whatever reason, is a true blessing. This project is designed to give people hope that there is a brighter future."
About Roseburg Gives Back
Roseburg aims to be not just in communities, but part of them. The Roseburg Gives Back committee reviews requests from community organizations for donations and sponsorships throughout the year. These organizations meet important community needs and operate within Roseburg communities. Through Roseburg Gives Back, the company supports local education and youth development, human services, cultural growth and community development. Because each facility also has a local giving budget, donations are sometimes given on a matching basis.
www.roseburg.com
About Operation Tiny Home
Operation Tiny Home is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that assists people struggling with housing instability and homeless to maintain a life of dignity through high-quality tiny housing solutions and empowerment training programs. For more information, visit operationtinyhome.org.
www.operationtinyhome.org
Restoring Longleaf Pine Forests through USDA-NRCS Program
COFI Awards 13 Scholarships to Students Pursuing Careers in B.C.'s Sustainable Forest Sector
Jan 9, 2022 Forest Machine Magazine
Resolute Announces Indefinite Idling of Pulp and Paper Operations at Calhoun, TN Mill


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	/** Display any instructive force information, e.g., direction. */
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Next-Generation Honda HR-V SUV spotted testing in Japan
The next-generation Honda HR-V has been spotted in testing in the Japanese market. It is being speculated that the next-generation HR-V which is also marketed as the Honda Vezel will go on sale in Japan by the end of this year. The new HR-V is likely to be slightly larger than the outgoing model and appears to come with a completely new design.
The new-generation Honda HR-V appears to be larger than before and is likely to come with a redesigned front fascia as seen in the spy pictures that have been circulating the internet. On the front, the new HR-V appears to get sleek LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights, a sharper grille, rounded wheel arches, pillar mounted rear door handle similar to the outgoing model and wraparound LED taillamp units.
As of now, the interior details on the new HR-V are still scarce but speculations are that the crossover SUV is likely to come with a layout similar to the latest-generation Honda City, recently launched in the Indian market. If the rumours turn out to be true, the HR-V could get rotary controls on the air conditioning, semi-digital instruments cluster, a new infotainment system. The outgoing model comes with a multilayered dashboard with wide aircon vents on the dash fascia, a sleek central tunnel, rotary knobs for the climate control, control mounted steering and analogue instruments cluster in the three-pot layout similar to the 4th generation Honda City in the Indian market.
In the engine department, the HR-V is likely to come with a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine with EarthDreams Technology matched to a CVT automatic gearbox, in the international market. It is also being speculated that the HR-V is likely to come with a new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit and a 1.5-litre diesel motor, depending on the market. If the brand introduces the HR-V in the Indian market the crossover SUV is likely to come with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine along with the diesel counterpart, borrowed from the City sedan.
The Honda HR-V is positioned between the WR-V and the CR-V and if the SUV is launched in the Indian market, the HR-V will compete with rivals like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector and the Tata Harrier.
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Scott Askin
Digital Solutions Director, Digital Development, Portfolio, Strategy & Innovation (PS&I), Novartis Pharma AG
Scott Askin is a Digital Solutions Director with Novartis and initially led the company's digital agenda in the areas of eSource and eConsent. He is a leader of strategic projects such as TeleHealth and BlockChain, and consults on many of Novartis's digitally enabled clinical trials programs. Scott brings with him over 18 years of industry experience in the areas of Data and Digital.
Munther Baara
Senior Director, New Clinical Paradigm, Pfizer; Leader, Pfizer Patient Data Donation on Blockchain Project
Munther has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently Sr. Director of Development Business technology at Pfizer, a worldwide pharmaceutical company. Munther is currently the head of Clinical Paradigm within the WRD-BT Development at Pfizer, Munther is spearheading initiatives driving innovation in development operations to align with the paradigm shift in the clinical trials execution model and emerging technologies. Munther Led the Clinical Aggregation Layer (CAL) implementation of a high-profile, large-scale clinical private cloud of clinical and operational data. In addition, he has extensive experience in application and system strategies, best practices, and standards that work for clinical and enterprise architecture, information management, workflow/process automation and integration of both home-grown and commercial applications across mixed platforms.
Jeanne Barnett
Jeanne is a well-versed patient advocate with a pioneering sense of the web's potential to improve health care. Through her broad based experience as a math and computer science teacher and healthcare website developer, she created the first and largest global social media cystic fibrosis patient community in 1996. Jeanne understands the complex issues patients with cystic fibrosis face.
She is an expert in creating effective patient-centered website forums, videos, newsletters, and new technologies for patient education and self-care management.
She is skilled in preparing and delivering comprehensive presentations to varied audiences including Pharma Conferences. She has recently chaired and/or delivered presentations at Digital Pharma East, PanagoraPharma, the World Orphan Drug Summit and eyeforpharma.
Jeanne won the Patient Centricity Award in 2011 from PharmaPhorum. She has a teacher's patience and curiosity and quickly identifies and addresses the needs of patients requiring innovative technological solutions.
In the patient insights space, she is detail-oriented with proven effectiveness in stimulating the patient base and is proactive in promoting the implementation of remote technology solutions, reducing cross contamination health risks and ultimately reducing chronic care costs.
She is a graduate of Fordham University.
Jeanne is a founding member of the Aurora Project. In her spare time, Jeanne (a birder) explores the neighborhoods, parks, and museums of NYC and its surrounding towns with her husband and grandchildren.
Jean-Remy Behaeghel
Sr Director, Clinical, Quality and Manufacturing Systems, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Mehdi Benchoufi
Chef de Clinique Assistant, Département d'Epidémiologie Clinique, Hôpital Hôtel Dieu
Mehdi Benchoufi is an Assistant Professor in Epidemiology in Clinical Epidemiology Center, at Hôtel Dieu Hospital, with Pure Mathematics and Computer Science background. His main interests are on the augmentation of healthcare by new technologies, and Open Science as an inclusive tool to improve research processes. He most recently (2017) co-authored a groundbreaking white paper on Blockchain for improving research quality. See the research paper on the NCBI website
Disa Lee Choun
Director of Head Data Acquisition, UCB Pharma; phuse Emerging Technology Working Group on Blockchain Healthcare
Disa has 15+years of experience working in technology and innovation especially in the pharmaceutical industry. In her current role as Director Head of Innovation within the Global Clinical Sciences & Operations (GCSO) group at UCB, she is responsible for evaluating, piloting, and implementing innovative solutions in clinical trials. Prior to joining the pharmaceutical industry, she was a co-founder of an IT company. She has an EMBA and B.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Disa started a cross-industry collaboration on blockchain via PhUSE where presently she is one of the co-leads. She is also a member of other blockchain consortiums. Her passion is on closing the gap for patients with unmet needs and exploring the right technologies (Blockchain, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence/machine learning, robotics, data discovery tools, and others) to accelerate the implementation of end-to-end patient solutions.
Robert Chu
CEO, Embleema
Recognizing the considerable potential of cloud and blockchain technologies in the healthcare industry and the need for better solves for care continuum and pervasive cyber-security issues, Robert founded Embleema in 2017 after a distinguished career at IBM and QuintilesIMS. Robert worked for IBM in Europe and the US for more than 15 years, serving in key technical and management positions such as Global Wireless Solutions Executive in the US and Director of Telecommunications, Media & Utilities Sector for IBM France. In June of 2007, Robert joined IMS Health France and served as the General Manager of the affiliate in 2011. He then moved to Shanghai in China in 2013 to run the Asia Pacific and China operations for IMS Health. Robert was subsequently promoted in 2015 to Senior Vice President, Global Technology Solutions, responsible for the management of a 1,400 employees and $800 million business, delivering SaaS solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries globally. Robert graduated with a Master's Degree in Engineering from the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, France in 1988 and obtained a Master's in Computer Sciences shortly thereafter from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications in 1990.
Bob Clint
Co-Founder & CTO, Spiritus Partners
Bob builds state-of-the art data analytics solutions that turn insights into operational action plans.
His primary expertise includes big data, analytics and enterprise transformation - from concept and architectural design to engineering and implementation.
Former Director and Global Audit Analytics Leader at Ernst and Young, he previously acted as Senior Partner and National Analytics Practice Manager at CSC. He served in similar positions at IBM, KPMG and MphasiS. Bob received his BA in International Relations from the University of Minnesota.
Marco Cuomo
Global Lead, EWS Service Operations & Engineering, Novartis
Marco is a senior Digital Solutions Architect, responsible for exploring, engineering and implementing new technologies such as Blockchain, IoT and API Management. He has been with Novartis since 2005. For the last two years, his focus has been on Blockchain and exploring various use cases for Pharma. He began his career as a programmer in 1988 and has held various positions of increasing responsibilities in software development, engineering, operations, service management and solution design.
Adama Ibrahim
Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Biogen UK; IEEE-SA Smart Contracts for Informed Consent Workstream Leader
An innovation award winning operational strategy expert and patient engagement thought leader with over 17 years in the NHS on commission by the Department of Health and in Industry (Hoffman La-Roche, Amgen, ALMAC, ICON and Biogen). Member of the DIA Patient Engagement Voluntary Community Leadership team and the PHUSE Emerging Technologies working group on adoption of Blockchain technology in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently an R&D Transformational Change Champion.
Experience across various therapeutic areas and phases of trials in drug development include creation and execution of successful strategies for research protocols and CRO oversight, expertise in technologies such as eCOA and IVRS, creation of optimal drug packaging and administration concepts, mapping the patient journey, planning and executing effective global site and patient engagement campaigns using direct to patient methods, leading and coaching remote and complex global teams. Completed an Executive MBA consulting report on 'Implementing Patient Engagement at a Biotechnology Company.
Estelle Jobson
Patient Advocate; Communications Manager, Swiss Clinicals Trial Organisation (SCTO)
Estelle Jobson is a trained patient advocate who believes in the patient mantra: Nothing about us, without us. She is engaged on-line and off-line: with endometriosis awareness and patient engagement between patient organizations and healthcare providers in Switzerland, and with international online patient forums. As a patient, she has experienced different health care systems in South Africa, Italy, and Switzerland.
With a background in editing and writing in educational and academic publishing, Estelle has a particular interest in developing accessible information for patients, including digital resources. Only with clear information, increasing step by step in complexity, can patients can be empowered to make sound, informed decisions. In 2016, she completed the "Patient Experts in Medicines' Research & Development" training run by the European Patients' Academy (EUPATI). She now serves on the Executive Board of EUPATI Switzerland and works as Communications Manager at the Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation (SCTO), Bern.
Jason Lacombe
CEO, Veratrak
Jason Lacombe is the CEO of Veratrak, a blockchain company focused on the pharmaceutical supply chain. Jason first became interested in blockchain technology while on a fully-funded PhD scholarship at the University of Oxford, where he held an executive role with the blockchain society. Most recently, Jason was selected as a blockchain influencer in a recent report led by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain and appointed an Executive Advisor for Pharmaceuticals for the Blockchain Research Institute. In a past life, Jason had exposure to the pharmaceutical industry as an Expert Advisor to the European Parliament, Member of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre, and, as a health economist.
Massimiliano Masi, M.Sc, Ph.D.
IT Security Architect, Tiani "Spirit" GmbH
Massimiliano Masi (M.Sc, Ph.D.) is IT Security Architect at Tiani "Spirit" GmbH. He participated in the design and planning of security measures and requirements of several nationwide projects (e.g., Austrian ELGA, eHR.ZA in South Africa, Consent2Share in USA).
Dr. Masi was the coordinator of the Core team of the epSOS.eu Security Expert Group and in the e-SENS.eu architectural board, while coordinating all the national eHealth pilots.
Masi has been a member of the OASIS and IEEE, and is also the editor of the IHE ITI profile XCF, and participated in the evaluation of the IHE profiles related to security (e.g., XUA, XUA++, SeR, Access Control White Paper, and ATNA).
Dr. Masi has been a consultant for the ENISA, currently for the EU Commission, and the Austrian Federal Ministry of health. Together with the Hyper e-Health team is promoting and implementing blockchain-based initiatives.
VP of Technology & Innovation, Synchrogenix
Jim Nasr is the VP of Technology & Innovation at Synchrogenix, a Certara company. Jim leads strategy and implementation of emerging technologies—including: blockchain, open APIs, real-time data services and machine learning—to improve patient outcome and transform life sciences.
Prior to joining Synchrogenix, Jim was the Chief Software Architect at the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Jim led a number of initiatives around modernization of CDC's public health systems, through design and implementation of interoperable software (based on microservices and modern DevOps), data as a service, blockchain and open source software. Prior to CDC, Jim was the CEO and co-founder of Armedia, a technology firm focused on building enterprise solutions for managing unstructured data.
Jim has more than twenty years of experience in the technology industry, with over a decade as a founder/entrepreneur profitably growing Armedia from inception to over 100 employees, and a 5-time Inc. 5000 awardee. Jim has co-authored several technology books, guest lectured for a number of universities and spoken globally at numerous industry events, including many in recent months on blockchain and open technologies.
Jim is a Technical Fellow at pioneering digital identity, non-profit EP3 Foundation, co-chair of (the healthcare standards accreditation) EHNAC Blockchain Workgroup, on the Industry Advisory Board of the College of Computer Engineering at Kennesaw State University, a mentor for the machine learning accelerator Cyberlaunch, and on advisory for a number of blockchain startups. He has an MBA from the University of Connecticut, a BS in Computer Science and Statistics from Coventry University and resides in Atlanta, GA.
Manreet Nijjar
Co-Founder and CEO, Truu
Manreet Nijjar is trained as a Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine and has over a decade of frontline clinical experience in the UK's National Health Service.
He is also the co-founder of Truu and the team have been leading the way in Decentralised/ Self sovereign identity in the healthcare field, working on a solution for the past three years. The initial focus has primarily been to develop a trusted digital identity for doctors. Learning the complexity of various identity and credentialing authorities has lead Dr. Nijjar to engage with multiple institutions and gain a unique understanding of the importance of governance when creating a blockchain identity solution. Through this time the team have learnt the enablers and importance of what a physician controlled digital identity can do in both current and future healthcare ecosystems, such as its use in clinical trial recruitment and data collection. The team believe the new world requires a new relationship where individuals, clinicians and organsiations are treated as equals, this can be facilitated by the trusted peer to peer ecosystem they are helping to create.
Dr Nijjar is currently an NHS clinical entrepreneur fellow and has spoken about digital identity in healthcare internationally most recently at the My Data 2017 conference, European Identity Conference 2018, Healthcare and Blockchain congress London 2018, and the Internet Identity workshop.


He is 104 years old, but Ray Chavez, the country's oldest living Pearl Harbor veteran, still finds a reason to believe, and to get out of bed each morning.
He wasn't always so positive in his thinking or his actions, says his daughter, Kathleen, who is his fulltime caregiver.
A couple of years ago, he fell and broke his arm while out walking. That "seemed to take the wind out of his sails," she told InsideEdtion.com. He didn't want to walk anymore. He didn't seem to want to do much of anything anymore.
"I just watched him deteriorate and deteriorate. There times when I didn't think he was going to make it through the night. One night I had to take him to the hospital," she recounted.
So Kathleen did, with a little help from Chavez's doctor, who encouraged the veteran to get out and get some exercise.
At first, Chavez couldn't even lift his feet onto the pedals of the gym's stationary bike. But personal trainer Sean Thompson slowly helped the elderly man gain confidence and strength and after two years, Chavez works out twice a week, riding the bike and lifting weights. A video by the San Diego Union-Tribune shows him working out.
Her father is not only more active, he's sharper mentally, she says. War time stories he had trouble recalling now come to mind more easily, and in greater detail, she says.
He is a bit of local legend in San Diego County, giving speeches to students and to veteran's groups, and enjoying do so when he used to be incredibly shy about it, his daughter said.
Her dad was a 27-year-old Seaman First Class on December 7, 1941. He and his crew were in a minesweeper, clearing a harbor entrance when they saw a small Japanese submarine's periscope and dropped charges to blow it up.
Chavez went home and went to bed and was sleeping when the early morning Sunday bombing raid started, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
He spent the war on transport ships and retired in 1945.
After that, he worked as a landscaper. "He was outside all the time," his daughter said.
To mark the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Kathleen and her father traveled to Hawaii, thanks to the fundraising effort by his community. He will meet other veterans for a reunion, where he will be honored.
Earlier this year, Kathleen said she also intended to keep taking him to the gym. "He enjoys it very much," she said. "It gets him out of bed. It gets him to be able to talk to someone else besides me," she says, laughing.
"He never listens to me, anyway," she added.
A version of this story was originally posted to InsideEdition.com on March 24, 2016.


In this dark of night, I'm the only one on the prowl.
I'm everything you can't control."
Upon my end, shall I begin?
Those groans you hear, aren't my lies.
Knowing there's much more to come to pierce me.
And soon to be blinded by tears.
Fighting for the chance to be lied to again.
I reach for something more.
I fall into myself as noone's here.
Hoping somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe.
Death is near and it won't be too late.
Spreading darkness through my ebony shell.


General Dynamics Corp received a potential five-year, $99.3 million contract to issue passport cards for the U.S. State Department. Unisys Corp. also received a potential five-year, $62 million contract to provide technology to read the cards at border crossings. Each contract has one base year and four one-year options.
General Dynamics will issue the passport card that will contain a radio-frequency identification chip. The technology is similar to what is used on toll ways to expedite payment. The chip will contain an identification number that will act as a pointer to information stored on a secure database that will identify the cardholder.
The State Department will begin accepting applications for the cards on Feb. 1 and hopes to start issuing them by the spring. The passport card, $45 for adults and $35 for children, is a cheaper alternative to passports and can only be used at land and sea border crossing and not at airports. A passport costs $97 for adults and $82 for children. The passport card project is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which aims to tighten security for citizens returning to the U.S.


It was over a thousand years ago, when the people of Mars (or Ma'aleca'andra, as it was known in their native tongue) enjoyed the pinnacle of their culture's achievement, that J'onn J'onzz last knew peace. Married and the father of two children, J'onn was known as a Manhunter—a peacekeeping officer that sought out those in his society that would try to bring about its downfall. This contentment was not to last, however, as his planet was invaded by the forces of the Imperium, who sought first to conquer and then to feed off of the Martian's psychic energies.
Utilizing his Manhunter skills to help his people fight a guerrilla war against the Invaders, J'onn was still forced to watch as, over the centuries, they systematically destroyed his culture and slaughtered his people. Finally, in a desperate last stand backed by other survivors, J'onn succeeded in stopping the Imperium's forces by infiltrating their underground citadel and releasing a powerful nerve gas that trapped the Invaders in a state of suspended animation. However, in the aftermath, J'onn discovered that his comrades had fallen in the ensuing battle, meaning that he was the last of his kind.
Tired of fighting and unwilling to kill anymore, J'onn pumped their fortress full of the gas and sealed the doors behind him. Seeking some sort of purpose now that he was alone on a dead world, he vowed to keep watch over them, should they somehow get free. Thus, J'onn maintained his post for five hundred years, until the day that astronauts from Earth unwittingly released the Invaders from their slumber and gave them an idea for their next target. Coming to warn of the coming invasion, J'onn telepathically reached out and assembled six of Earth's heroes into what the world would soon know as the Justice League and, following the defeat of the armada, decided to remain on Earth as one of its champions.
Fascinated by the complexity of the human race—and weary of being alone—J'onn walks amongst us, either in disguise or in the caped, amalgamated human / Martian form that he currently favors. Though he still mourns the loss of his family and people, he also realizes that he now has a surrogate family in the form of the Justice League; and uses his inherent shape-shifting and telepathic abilities in their service. The last of his people, the Manhunter from Mars is always ready to resume the role that he served long ago, on another world, should any try to threaten the safety of his new home.
Cartoon Network on J'onn J'onzz: "J'onn J'onzz is the last survivor of an ancient Martian race. He is a telepath who can use his uncanny shape-shifting abilities to adapt and blend into any situation. By altering his physical density, he can also become immaterial and pass through solid objects. Because he comes from a cold barren planet, exposure to intense heat can weaken him.
"J'onzz came to Earth to warn us of an invasion by the evil race that wiped out his own people on Mars. Although he was met with suspicion and hostility, J'onzz refused to give up, and helped to gather together a group of heroes who could repel the Invaders. This group would become the Justice League. After the Invaders were defeated, J'onzz remained on Earth because, as the last of his kind, he no longer had a home. The other members of the Justice League try to make him feel welcome, but he always remains aloof, detached, and inscrutable.
Grant Morrison on the Martian Manhunter (circa 1997): "His alien-ness is so out front that people can't overlook it. He can make himself look human, but everyone knows that underneath [his human form], there's someone from another planet who doesn't look like us or behave like us, and is only pretending to be one of us.
"When I talk with other writers about the JLA, a lot of them tell me they don't like the Martian Manhunter, and think that if there was going to be a story where someone betrays the JLA, then he's the guy who would do it. I see him much differently: if someone was to betray the JLA, he's the last person who would do it…he's the keeper of the flame for everything the JLA represents. He's remote from the others, but at the same time, completely dedicated to what they represent, like honor, truth, and justice. [In fact], there isn't much time when he doesn't do superhero work; he just goes back home and lounges on the sofa, waiting for the next emergency.
Bruce Timm: I'm going to have Rich [Fogel] explain Martian Manhunter, because J'onn J'onzz is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle…and I want Rich to explain him.
Rich Fogel: He's one of the motivating forces for getting the Justice League together in the first place. And he is a character who carries a lot of pain inside [of] him because he is the last of his race, yet he's been invited to sort of adopt Earth as a new home. So he's somebody who has a great compassion for living beings, yet is very much alone in the universe. He's really cool.
Bruce Timm: The tricky part about J'onn was trying to limit his powers because, in the entire history of DC Comics, he's had every power imaginable…we said, "Okay, which ones do we want to give him?" And the thing is [that], at times, he's been presented as being like at Superman-level strength, [plus] he's telepathic, and he does all this different stuff.
Rich Fogel: No Martian vision.
"I was just thinking: you, me, Wonder Woman, Superman—we are all of us orphans and exiles."
"Maybe we should call ourselves the Just-Us League."
An exchange between J'onn J'onzz and Hawkgirl from "Twilight"
Often credited as the superhero whose debut ignited the Silver Age of comics—first appearing in Detective Comics #225 (November 1955)—the Martian Manhunter has seldom received the credit he rightfully deserves. Usually pigeon-holed as "the green Superman-wannabe," he received regular appearances in Justice League of America and a semi-steady chain of appearances in anthology books (such as the aforementioned Detective Comics and House of Mystery), mini-series, and one-shots throughout most of his career (his recent ongoing series, which owes its existence to the popularity of Grant Morrison's JLA, was cancelled after thirty-six issues). Also, he was excluded from the Superfriends animated shows, which—while potentially saving him from becoming an Aquaman-like laughingstock—certainly didn't help his recognition among non-comic fans. However, in terms of assembling a Justice League series that paid proper homage to its comic book influences, it would have been negligent to not include J'onn J'onzz, who has been a standing member in each incarnation of the team since the very beginning.
In adapting J'onn for the series, the creative team thankfully simplified his convoluted origin to fit into the template of the animated universe. With an origin story that has been retold, revised, and contradicted multiple times—the earliest version including time travel and teleportation; the most recent version including a telepathic plague and memory wipes—the creative team apparently chose to create a new one loosely adapted from a recent JLA story. Here, the Alien Invaders—apparently based on the Pale Martians, a villainous offshoot of J'onn's people—decimated the Martian population over a period of five hundred years, with J'onn spending five hundred more maintaining a vigil over them while they were in suspended animation (obviously to age the character, which is a nod one of J'onn's origins, where he was teleported to Earth from the distant Martian past). Also, by creating a new origin and background for the character, the creative team was able to discard much of the elaborate and complicated back-story (which spanned decades stemming back to the 1950s) and firmly establish J'onn in the present day as a new hero.
While rewriting J'onn's origins, the creative team also took the liberty of defining a set list of the Manhunter's powers for use in the series. Since his debut in 1955, the Martian Manhunter has had numerous abilities—with each writer adding new ones to the existing list—which eventually compiled into a character that was ridiculously powerful (some of the additional powers being Superman-level strength, telekinesis, Martian vision, and the Mayavana [also known as the Great Gift, an ability that could only be used once to mentally grant another their heart's desire]); and, even in the character's modern incarnation, he was often portrayed as having abilities virtually identical to Superman's. To correct this, J'onn's Martian vision was removed and his super-strength was downplayed but, in exchange, his powers of telepathy, shape-shifting, flight, and density variation are now prominently featured; giving him a more interesting range of abilities that are unique from those of his teammates. As it currently stands, there is little chance for J'onn to be mistaken for Superman now.
As for his function in the team's dynamic outside of battle, it is interesting to note that, as a less-defined character, it often falls to J'onn J'onzz to pick up many secondary tasks that the others—for one reason or another—can't fulfill. For example, viewers have seen the Martian take on the role of doctor ("Fury," "A Knight of Shadows," "Hearts and Minds") and counselor ("Injustice For All," "Twilight," "Only a Dream," "Starcrossed," "Fearful Symmetry," "The Cat and the Canary"); the latter function inviting comparison to the telepathic Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation. It should be noted, however, that these added duties do fall within the range of his experience: as a member of a telepathic race, J'onn has had to deal with the psychology and the emotions of others; as a freedom fighter, J'onn must have gained significant experience as a medic and battlefield surgeon.
As one would expect, considering his background, J'onn's character is firmly rooted in melancholy, as the loss of his family, people, and culture define his character as they have defined his past incarnations. This loss permeates J'onn J'onzz, which sometimes leads to introspective moments ("In Blackest Night") and, in one lamentable case, betrayal ("A Knight of Shadows") but, overall, this pain gives J'onn J'onzz direction. Just as the loss of Krypton drives Superman, the loss of Mars drives J'onn J'onzz, as he fights to ensure that there will always be at least one inhabited planet in this solar system.
As the individual responsible for organizing the Justice League, this incarnation of the Manhunter from Mars follows in the tradition of his antecedents. Like his predecessors, J'onn J'onzz is the touchstone of the team, the League's spiritual center. Without his sage and compassionate presence, the Justice League that we know and love would surely not exist.
Images courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Cartoon Network, DC Cartoon Archives, bat313, Warner Bros. Online UK, Toon Zone, Jay's Original Comic Art, The Second-Stringers of Marvel Comics, and The World's Finest. Jean Grey and the Vision courtesy of Marvel Comics.


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The outstanding South African player scored 12 international goals in 89 matches for his National Team. All matches are friendlies unless stated otherwise.
7	     8-10-06	Lusaka  	Zambia  	1-0	African Cup Qual.
54	 7   4- 9-10	Nelspruit	Niger   	2-0	African Cup Qual.
55	 7  10-10-10	Freetown	Sierra Leone	0-0	African Cup Qual.
58	 7  26- 3-11	Johannesburg	Egypt   	1-0	African Cup Qual.
59	 7   5- 6-11	Cairo   	Egypt   	0-0	African Cup Qual.
61	 8   4- 9-11	Niamey  	Niger   	1-2	African Cup Qual.
62	 8   8-10-11	Pretoria	Sierra Leone	0-0	African Cup Qual.
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 South Africa won 4-3 on penalty kicks.
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The MLB All-Star Game is a few weeks away, with the best from the National League facing the best from the American League—in this case, seemingly the Kansas City Royals—facing each other to decide who gets home field advantage in the World Series.
Fans of all teams can use Hipmunk.com to book flights to Cincinnati to see the Mid-Summer Classic in person at the Great American Ballpark on July 14. Those looking to enjoy the entire All-Star weekend can find Cincinnati hotels through Hipmunk as well, starting from $62 per night.
Although it's more than three weeks away, the MLB All-Star Game ticket prices on the secondary market are crushing the competition from years' past. According to TiqIQ.com, the average ticket price (as of 6/19) is $1,058.41, with a get-in price of $333. This is the most expensive average ticket price in the past five seasons, and the only All-Star Game over the $1,000 barrier.
Below is the average ticket price, get-in price and location of each MLB All-Star Game in the past five seasons.
2011 | Chase Field (Arizona) | Average Price: $351.02 | Get-in Price: $55
2012 | Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City) | Average Price: $863.61 | Get-in Price: $291
2013 | Citi Field (New York, NL) | Average Price: $883.44 | Get-in Price: $210
2014 | Target Field (Minnesota) | Average Price: $751.67 | Get-in Price: $246
If history tells us anything, the average ticket price on the secondary market will fall below $1,000 before first pitch in a few more weeks. It will also be interesting to keep an eye on the rosters, which is currently under scrutiny over the online-only fan voting.
The starting rosters were recently set with the Kansas city Royals leading all teams with four starters. The remainder of the teams will be announced this week. This is the first season the MLB has used online-only voting for the All-Star Game.
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Stefansson was first diagnosed with cancer in 2016 but after surgery it appeared he was on the path to recovery. However, it returned in 2018 and was inoperable.
In a statement in March, Stefansson said, "It's not until they tell you you're going to die soon that you realize how short life is. Time is the most valuable thing in life because it never comes back. And whether you spend it in the arms of a loved one or alone in a prison-cell, life is what you make of it. Dream big."
He is survived by his wife and 4 children.


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One of the UK's most influential business women, Jacqueline Gold is the CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, a business venture which has seen her make The Sunday Times Rich List for 2019. Renowned for her empowering approach to business, Gold has set about proving that entrepreneurialism knows no gender, and instills the same belief in her audiences as a keynote and after dinner speaker. Whether her unrivalled company success is something you want to replicate, or her formidable career is a journey your guests need to hear, Gold is the ideal addition to any occasion.
Acquiring the Ann Summers chain in 1972, Gold's inspired business move into at home parties saw her introduce the Ann Summers Party Plan into the fold, a first of its kind in the country. An instant success, the 'no men allowed' parties allowed women to explore the topic of sex and purchase sex toys from the comfort of their home, revolutionising the marketing of such items. Credited for creating a business run by women for women, Ann Summers now has 138 UK stores, over seven thousand party planners and three major purchase channels thanks to Gold's business prowess. In 2000, Ann Summers took over Knickerbox, further adding to Gold's influential business portfolio.
Sharing her experiences as a female boss, Gold released her autobiography ' Good Vibrations ' in 1995 and regularly contributes as a columnist to leading publications. As an inspirational female role model, Gold has been the subject of a number of documentaries including ' Ann Summers Uncovered ' and she appeared on ' The Apprentice ' celebrity edition in the winning team. Currently, Gold is dedicated to her organisation WOW Championing Working Women, which supports the achievements of other women in business and empowers females to embark on careers in what are perceived as male industries.
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New York was named the country's best city for biking this week by Bicycling magazine. Rising from seventh place on the publication's previous list (in 2012), New York City beat out reigning cycling hubs like Portland, which fell from first in 2012 to fourth this year, and Minneapolis, which dropped from second to third place.
The magazine based its rankings on a number of factors indicating how a city accommodates bikers. One is bike-sharing programs, which have been launched in metropolitan areas across the country in recent years. New York's Citi Bike is the nation's largest, hosting more than 10.3 million rides (and zero deaths) since its May 2013 launch. Other important factors included bike lanes and safety, areas where New York has excelled, having adding more than 400 miles of bike lanes in the past five years. Then there's the sheer number of people who bike in the city: New York's bicycle commuters doubled to nearly 35,000 from 2008 to 2012.
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Q: how to clear font cache in mac After heavy manipulation with fonts, the font list (in word or photoshop) shows to me strange results.
What is the best methods of clearing font cache in SnowLeopard?
Regards,
Avram.

A: Use atsutil from the command-line.

databases will remove fontd System or User databases along with any cache files. Removing databases may cause the loss of font registration state: fonts activated outside the standard font directories, font faces disabled, and font libraries.
New databases will be regenerated from fonts installed the standard font directories after the user logs out, restarts, or the fontd server is restarted.

Usage: atsutil databases [-remove | -removeUser] [-h]
-remove     removes databases for the system and current user.  Must be run as root.
-removeUser removes databases for the current user only
-h      help

This article recommends to shutdown the font server afterwards, but the atsutil man file disagrees:

server queries the status of fontd or shutdowns the fontd.  Shutting down the fontd will spawn a new fontd.  Shutting down the server is NOT recommended and will likely lead to misrendered text or application crashes.

You probably only should shutdown if necessary.

A: Safeboot (hold down the shift key after the bong sound) clears the font cache.

A: MainMenu is a nice utility for clearing caches, including font caches, and though it's not free anymore, its worth it.

A: You may also want to check out the Font Management in Mac OS X Best Practices guide to learn more about font organization, font cache cleaning, and which fonts are required for the operating system to function properly.
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David presented at the ON*VECTOR International Photonics Workshop, hosted by CalIT2 at the University of California San Diego in February 2013).
ON*VECTOR (Optical Networked Virtual Environments for Collaborative Trans-Oceanic Research) is a joint project of NTT Network Innovation Laboratories, Keio University's Institute for Digital Media and Content (DMC), the University of Tokyo's Morikawa Laboratory, the University of Illinois at Chicago's Electronic Visualization Laboratory, and the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) at the University of California, San Diego, and managed by Pacific Interface Inc (PII).
I was invited to attended and present an update on AARNet's deployment of 100G technology. This presentation included progress on the following:
the new Adelaide to Perth leg of the optical network
the 40G (and later 100G) upgrade to the SXTransPORT capacity between Australia and the USA
the AARNet4 project currently underway to upgrade the AARNet routed network to a 100G-capable IP/MPLS backbone.
I also gave examples of how AARNet is using this additional capacity to support users as well as new products and services: for instance, the SKA and ASKAP projects; the RDSI and NeCTAR research clouds; CloudStor and CloudStor+.
This conference drew together R&E network operators and Universities from not only the USA, but also Europe, Asia and the Americas. Feedback from NREN colleagues from elsewhere in the world was consistently positive regarding AARNet's role as a leader in the R&E field, in particular for finding a balance between financial sustainability and supporting innovation by users of the network.
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← Magazine Madness and/or Mania: "A Woman Doctor's Crash Diet For Teenagers" (Woman's Day, January 15, 1980)
So You're A Teenage Girl By Jill Renich →
The Real Me By Betty Miles
Posted on January 21, 2014 by mondomolly
Should delivering papers and playing tennis be for boys only?
Background: Author Betty Miles got her start as an editor of the Bank Street Readers, the long-running series of textbooks that was the first to depict racially diverse characters and urban settings in its reading primers.
Unsurprisingly, Miles' later juvenile and YA fiction is of the genre that wears its progressive agenda on its sleeve. Her best known title is probably Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book, about middle-school students protesting against a biology book having been banned from their school library.
The Plot: 12 year old Barbara Fisher finds herself suddenly a part of the "Women's Lib" movement when in the course of a week she is told that she can't take over her older brother's paper route (because she is a girl) and that gym class tennis is off-limits (because she is a girl).
Barbara opens by stating that she thinks a lot of books for girls her age are dumb and fake, and she's going to tell a real story about girls her age:
My book is not going to tell about "growing up gracefully," that's for sure. And I will not write it in that way they call "bouncy" or "lighthearted" on the cover. My book will tell about the real story of me, Barbara Fisher. And it will be true.
The Fisher family's first day of school is chaotic: Barbara's father is off to his first day as the principal of a new progressive school where students don't have to sit at desks or line up for activities; Barbara's mother is returning to work as a newspaper reporter after a 15-year hiatus; Barbara's older brother, Richard, is preoccupied with basketball-tryouts. Barbara is excited about her first day of junior high, but also obsessed with convincing her parents to allow her to get a pet dog.
Barbara and her friends love junior high, especially hippie English teacher Miss Peretti, until it comes time to sign up for PE class. While boys are given a wide range of team sports to choose from, the girls options are limited to aerobics, modern dance, and Slimnastics.
Barbara gets stuck with Slimnastics. She is subjected to further indignity when the gym teacher responds to her complaint by telling her
"In school we do many things we don't want to do. That is part of education. And to look at you I can see that Slimnastics would be helpful. Your tummy sticks out."
It had been at least 25 years since I last read this book, and the Slimnastics episodes were pretty much the only thing I remembered about it, specifically Barbara's description of performing exercises to a record called "Go You Chicken Fat Go", which sounds pretty made-up, right?
Nope:
…sounds like a weird outtake from The Music Man!
(It should, because it is performed by Robert Preston and written by Meredith Wilson. I kind of feel okay about them making a gazillion dollars off of traumatizing Baby Boomers)
Richard makes the basketball team, leaving him in a bind when the paper's circulation manager tells him that it is against their policy to hire papergirls, despite the fact that Barbara has been filling in for him without complaint from the customers.
This is how Barbara finds herself thrust into the fight for women's rights on two fronts: she and her friends start circulating a petition to change the PE program at school, while she solicits recommendations from her customers to try and change the newspaper's hiring policy.
Barbara is determined to agitate for change without help from her parents, despite their connections to the newspaper and the school district, although her mother gets involved in crusade of her own.
Tired of covering endless luncheons and fashion shows (seriously, this town holds nine fashion shows a week), Mrs. Fisher writes an editorial calling the women of the community to volunteer service, instead of spending all of their time clubbing about and eating lunch.
Her opinions are met with a largely hostile response, and Barbara is both proud of and embarrassed by her mother's newfound fame.
While Barbara and her friends do win some of the changes they seek, they also learn the art of compromise. Barbara reminds us that her story is not going to get wrapped up in a neat happy ending in which her parents surprise her with the pet dog of her dreams ("this is called realism"), but they do make some significant gains.
Barbara is disappointed when she doesn't even get to plead her case to the newspaper's circulation manager: instead the Governor signs a bill prohibiting sex discrimination in hiring paper delivery persons, and he gets all the credit.
Barbara and her friends do make some progress with their school's PE department. After Barbara writes an essay on the subject for her hippie English class, she is invited to speak at a school assembly on the subject. While Barbara is ready for a fight, even against adults (!), she learns that some of the younger PE staff is ready to update the program, and co-ed tennis and volleyball will be on the schedule for the next semester, as well opening modern dance to boys.
It's a start.
In the epilogue, Barbara shares the exciting news that she has been elected editor of the school paper for the 7th grade. However, her parents still won't let her get a dog.
Barbara is an appealingly flawed heroine: while she is obviously on the right side of history, she is frequently on the receiving end of criticism, both constructive and otherwise, for wanting to make changes that will benefit herself, without having to do any convincing for fear that people will think she's "a nut" ("You'd better get used to it if you're going to keep on speaking you mind" advises Miss Peretti, of whom one gets the sense of having been there, done that).
There is also a good subplot in which Barbara is secretly thrilled to befriend Arlene, the sole Black student at school. Barbara pats herself on the back for being so progressive, until Arlene tells her to check herself because she wants to be her friend, not her Cool Black Friend That Proves Something.
Sign It Was Written In 1974:
"I used to think there was something sort of embarrassing about women's liberation. People were always making jokes about women burning their bras, and expecting you to laugh. The only bra I had was called "Little Miss Beginner," and I was certainly not going to burn it."
Slimnastics Is Basically The Worst Department:
"Girls! You may not think exercise is important now, but someday soon you'll be wanting to look your very best for that special boyfriend. How are you even going to attract his attention if you don't look attractive? Remember a girl's best asset is a slim figure ad a straight posture. No one loves a fatty, girls."
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14 Responses to The Real Me By Betty Miles
msyingling says:
Oh! Oh! I can sing every word of "Chicken Fat", and know most of the motions! It must have comprised half of my gym activity. Seriously, we started EVERY class with it for two years! I still own two Betty Miles' paperbacks; we are doing a historical fiction unit, and they would actually be great. Have you ever read _Girls Are Equal, Too_? I have one from this era, then an UPDATED one
from the 1990s. As always, love your posts!
That is great! I can totally understand how it would get permanently burned into one's memory! I'll have to go looking for Girls Are Equal Too, sounds like it would be right up my alley!
Thanks for your comments!
I remember this book quite well, but I could have sworn it had a different title. Either way, love your reviews. I get a thrill when I see one I remember.
It seems like this could have been a plot of many books of the era- and I found at least 3 different versions of the cover for this one.
Thanks for reading, and your comments! 🙂
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The Chicken Fat song!!! How could I have forgotten?!
I was just a little too young for The Chicken Fat experience, so I only knew of it from this book, which includes a footnote with the copyright (!!!) So I knew it was a real song, but when I finally heard it I was SHOCKED that it was Robert Preston singing it! LOL
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RSR says:
I first read this as a fifth grader in the 90s, and, paper route and bra burning references aside, still found it relevant, and to this day find myself muttering "Tomboy Mindy" when I encounter one of those stories.
It's surprising but realistic how some of the most infuriating characters are women, like the the horrible old gym teacher, the guidance counselor, and one of the female neighbors on her paper route, who all insist they know what she wants or is "supposed" to want.
Love that people remember this one so vividly! Thanks for commenting!
"Aerobics" was considered a new athletic concept in the early 70s, so a school that offered it would have considered itself up with the times! Same with Slimnastics!
Also, much emphasis was placed on good posture back then. I don't hear much mention of that anymore … except maybe regarding aging baby boomers and their chiropracters, haha.
My sister and one of her friends, who were 12 like Barbara at the time, had a Sunday paper route, and I think that was considered unusual but not really shocking at the time. Maybe they were pioneers locally 🙂 !
LOL, I look at photos of myself as a teenager and WISH they had emphasized posture more!
My mom sometimes made me go to Jazzercise with her, and I had about the same level of enthusiasm that Barbara had for Slimnastics.