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Q: How can I quote a named argument passed in to psql? psql has a construct for passing named arguments:
psql -v name='value'

which can then be referenced inside a script:
SELECT :name;

which will give the result
 ?column?
----------
 value
(1 row)

During development, I need to drop and recreate copies of the database fairly frequently, so I'm trying to automate the process. So I need to run a query that forcibly disconnects all users and then drops the database. But the database this operates on will vary, so the database name needs to be an argument.
The problem is that the query to disconnect the users requires a string (WHERE pg_stat_activity.datname = 'dbname') and the query that drops requires an unquoted token (DROP DATABASE IF EXISTS dbname). (Sorry. Not sure what to call that kind of token.)
I can use the named argument fine without quotes in the DROP query, but quoting the named argument in the disconnect query causes the argument to not be expanded. I.e., I would get the string ':name' instead of the string 'value'.
Is there any way to turn the unquoted value into a string or turn a string into an unquoted token for the DROP query? I can work around it by putting the disconnect and DROP queries in separate scripts and passing the argument in with quotes to the disconnect and without quotes to the DROP, but I'd prefer they were in the same script since they're really two steps in a single process.

A: Use:
... WHERE pg_stat_activity.datname = :'name'
Note the placement of the colon before the single quote.
The manual:

If an unquoted colon (:) followed by a psql variable name appears
within an argument, it is replaced by the variable's value, as
described in SQL Interpolation below. The forms
:'variable_name' and :"variable_name" described there work as well.

And:

To quote the value of a variable as an SQL literal, write a colon
followed by the variable name in single quotes.

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Van De Putte, A., W. Decock and A. Anunciante. 2011. South American Antarctic Marine Biodiversity Literature. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/103151611) on yyyy-mm-dd and originated from iOBIS (http:www.iobis.org).
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, and more recently Venezuela have done marine biological work in the Antarctica, mainly around the Antarctic Peninsula and Drake Passage. A compilation of the marine biodiversity registered in the South American Antarctic literature is shown here. Most of the initial Brazilian manuscripts and one Argentinean have been screened to pull their georeferenced marine species occurrence. So far, 11 phyla, 56 genera, and 73 species have been recorded mainly from King George Island and a few from other islands in the South Shetlands. The majority of manuscripts relates to Bivalvia (Mollusca) (23%), and Malacostraca (Crustacea) (23%). More information shall be added to this work as the datamining continues including all South American countries literature.
Lanna, Campos, Bassoi. 2008. South American Antarctic MarineBiodiversity Literature.
iOBIS. 2010. South American Antarctic Marine Biodiversity Literature. downloaded from iOBIS on 2011-10-11. original data source: http://www.scarmarbin.be/imis.php?module=dataset&dasid=1783 obtained on 2010-05-13.
The attributes of this dataset are compatible with the OBIS Schema, then reformatted to the OBIS-SEAMAP schema. If you would like to get the data in the OBIS Schema, please visit iOBIS Portal.


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Romania's first EU presidency: A partial success with missed opportunities
Dominik Istrate
Romania has concluded its first ever presidency in the Council of the European Union. While expectations from EU leaders were low due to the Romanian government's anti-European discourse, the country managed to deliver some results during a period when the EU itself was in limbo in anticipation of the European parliamentary elections.
The clouds were already gathering when Romania assumed the EU's rotating presidency at the beginning of 2019. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said that Romania was not fit to lead the council, with even Klaus Iohannis, Romania's president, himself suggesting that the country might not be ready. After such comments, it was fair to assume that Romania was one of the least prepared member states to set the European agenda for six months.
Major controversies
The EU presidency is an excellent opportunity for every member state to showcase itself. For Romania's ruling Social Democratic (PSD) and ALDE parties, both of which had previously taken an increasingly anti-European turn, this opportunity unsurprisingly turned into unwanted spotlight.
Almost the whole of the presidency period was overshadowed by the PSD-led government's plans to introduce a change in Romania's penal code that would essentially serve as a legal tool to overturn rulings in corruption cases and grant convicted politicians amnesty.
This crackdown on the rule of law resulted in an all-time low in relations with not just Brussels, but other partners. "We are deeply concerned about the integrity of Romania's justice system, which has been buffeted by unpredictable modifications that do not further Romania's efforts to consolidate judicial progress," the embassies of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the US said in a joint statement on April 4, with the European Commission also threatening Article 7 procedures, something that would have been an unprecedented step taken against a country holding the EU presidency. Despite the criticism, pro-government MPs approved the bill, later vetoed by the country's constitutional court.
Another major controversy emerged when Romania's close-to-government chief prosecutor, Adina Florea, started an investigation against commission vice president Frans Timmermans and commissioner for justice Vera Jourova, claiming that the two made false claims in an annual EU report on the state of the Romanian judiciary back in 2018.
The most striking blow, however, came when the Romanian government openly lobbied against the candidacy of Laura Codruta-Kövesi, the country's former chief anti-corruption prosecutor for the presidency of the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
In late March, the Romanian authorities indicted Ms Kövesi in a corruption-related probe, widely seen as a move to kill her candidacy. "Probably some people are in such despair that I might get this job that I'm not allowed to speak to the media anymore," she told reporters.
Ms Kövesi is now the sole candidate for the position.
Concerns over the rule of law in Romania led to the Party of European Socialists to freeze relations with the PSD in April, while its coalition partner, ALDE, was ousted from its European parliamentary group.
All these setbacks contributed to the ruling party's defeat in the EU elections on May 26. The party scored below 25 per cent of the vote, while ALDE failed to receive enough votes to get into the EU parliament. The PSD suffered another blow when Romania's Supreme Court upheld a verdict on Liviu Dragnea, the government's de facto leader, sentencing him to prison for providing fake jobs to party workers.
The election defeat and Mr Dragnea's disappearance from frontline politics pushed the ruling party to soften its anti-European rhetoric, which was followed by a softening stance on Romania and its presidency from EU leaders.
"I would like to thank President Iohannis and his entire team for an energetic and successful presidency," said European Council President Donald Tusk at the end of the presidency, while commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said this was "Romania's first presidency and that is why the results are remarkable."
A legislative success
Regardless of all the controversies, Romania's steering of the EU's complicated legislative process proved to be successful. "The greatest achievement of the Romanian presidency of the council was the fact that it managed to contribute to the closing of 100 legislative files in a very short time," Paul Ivan, a senior policy analyst at the European Policy Centre told Emerging Europe. In quantitative terms, the legislative achievement outnumbers any EU presidency.
Although they were not Romanian initiatives, the presidency contributed to such pioneer projects of European integration as the European Defence Fund, that will support EU-wide innovation in the defence sector, or the European Labour Authority, an important step taken towards strengthening the EU's much-debated social pillar.
Much of the EU legislation approved by the council during the January-June period will be good for business. "The amendment to the EU Gas Directive has the potential to boost competition on the EU gas market. The agreement on the establishment of the new Digital Europe financing programme for 2021-2027 is important as it will support the roll-out of key digital technologies such as artificial intelligence," Mr Ivan added.
"Negotiations of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF; the EU's seven-year budget) have been taken forward dutifully as well, much to the relief of the Finnish [EU presidency]," sources from the Socialists and Democrats Group of which the PSD is a member, told us. Cohesion and convergence were the forefront goals of the presidency, although the MFF is yet to be agreed upon.
"The biggest success of the Romanian presidency was the EU Summit organised in Sibiu by the Romanian president, Klaus Iohannis. The EU leaders signed the Sibiu Declaration and agreed on the main priorities of the EU for the years to come. I can say that after the Sibiu Summit the EU came out stronger and more united," Siegfried Mureșan, a Romanian MEP and spokesperson for the European People's Party told us. According to him, the success of the presidency was "mostly because of the hard work and efforts of Romanian diplomats and civil servants."
Missed opportunities, but not because of Romania
Expectations were high for the presidency to deliver on the Eastern Partnership (EaP), the EU's largest neighbourhood policy initiative, particularly because of Romania's connections to Moldova. "The Romanian presidency coincided with the 10-year anniversary of the partnership [in May], prompting hopes that the European aspirations of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine could be recognised. However, the anniversary summit provided disappointment," non-governmental Romanian sources familiar with the matter told us. A landmark summit ended without a joint declaration due to Azerbaijan's opposition over a bilateral dispute with Armenia in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. With no joint statement for the long term, Georgia and Ukraine both expressed disappointment that their pro-European aspirations were not acknowledged. "The past months showed little promise in the relationship with self-declared pro-European partners," our source continued, adding that overall, the presidency itself did send positive signals to Eastern neighbours.
Similar expectations were directed at the presidency's declared goal to advance the European integration of the Western Balkans. While Mr Mureșan said the presidency itself had shown a strong commitment towards the matter, the EU heads of state and government on June 18 postponed a decision on starting accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia. "We even saw a setback in the enlargement file, but this lack of results is not due to the rotating presidency. There is little appetite inside the EU [the European Council] at this moment to further enlarge the Union," Mr Ivan added.
Sources from the S&D Group said that the presidency had also managed to build a coalition on climate change, achieving "important progress on mammoth packages such as CO2 emissions", even though the European Council was not able to agree on the EU's climate action strategy for 2050 because of objections from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.
"The EU's past six months were defined by events beyond Romania's control," he continued, pointing to the EU elections and Brexit.
Schengen was not an option
"I would have appreciated seeing some progress on Romania's accession to the Schengen Zone as it is well-known that Romania has met the technical criteria for joining the area since 2011," Mr Mureșan added, pointing to the top of the country's wishlist on the EU agenda.
Being the moderator of EU-wide talks in the council, Romania could have taken – but did not – a step forward with its own initiative to joining Schengen. However, it was not the presidency where progress would have been needed to achieve this goal, but the Romanian government and its activities.
"Romania will be admitted when you will comply with the rule of law and democracy. For now, you are not going in the right direction," Mark Rutte, the prime minister of the Netherlands, said after the Sibiu Summit, suggesting that the accession process still has a long way to go.
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Another house blend, I have smoked a few before and with very different results but I know that this house blend is a good one. Every time I'm in Florida I take the time to drive to Key Largo to have a smoke at the Island Smoke Shop where my buddy Bill used to work. And every time I bring home at least a box of their El Original house blend, usually in the lancero vitola but I got myself a sampler with different vitolas of the maduro line too and I decided to review the robusto.
I asked several times but Bill or his employer wouldn't disclose where the cigars are made, only that they are American made so I can't tell anything about where they come from or what the blend is, all I know is that its a mighty tasty cigar for less than 5 dollars. If you are curious after my review, they do ship within the USA.
The dark wrapper has a leather look and feels like it too, the wrapper looks smooth. The ring is simple, white with a burgundy circle and silver letters saying El Original and Santiago Cabana, which could be a huge hint to where the cigars are made as Santiago Cabana is a master blender who has a little factory in Little Havana, Miami. The construction feels good, the cigar is well finished so thumbs up on construction. The cigar has a manure/barnyard aroma which is medium strong.
I cut the cigar, the cold draw is great, quite spicy, peppery and with a hint of dried sultanas. After lighting I taste a lemony espresso and a little icing sugar. After a few puffs I taste a mild coffee, with some salt and licorice. Halfway I taste wood with honey, spice and pepper. The pepper grows stronger with a little floral background.
The draw is perfect. The white smoke is good, not super thick or full but enough. The salt & pepper colored ash is firm. The burn is straight. This cigar starts out medium but grows to full bodied & flavored. The smoke time is an hour and a half.
Would I buy this cigar again? Every time I'm in Miami I drive down to the Island Smoke Shop for a box of El Original.
About a decade ago Rocky Patel decided to launch a limited release every season of the year, and the Summer 2008 series came with a lancero, that's the only lancero made for the seasonal collections, which were discontinued in 2009, except for a one time return in 2012. I must have gotten this cigar in a trade or a bomb of some kind, but I couldn't tell you with or from whom if my life depended on it.
The Summer 2008 collection was rolled at the old factory of A.J. Fernandez as Rocky didn't have a Nicaraguan operation back then, and A.J. didn't have the huge factory that he runs nowadays. The other offerings, next to this 7×38 lancero, were a robusto, toro and toro grande.. The cigar is made with Nicaraguan filler, a binder from Cameroon and a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador.
A nice, latte colored, toothy wrapper with a sandpaper touch and an unique ring make this cigar stand out. The ring looks like a piece of diamond plate with a golden strip with red outlines and a red round RP logo. The secondary ring is golden with black lettering and a red outline. The construction feels good, no soft spots and the pig tail is a nice detail. I smell a mild yet dark barnyard aroma, almost like a freshly ploughed piece of farmland with natural fertilizer.
After I cut the cigar I taste pepper and some blackberry with the perfect cold draw. After lighting I taste the blackberry with cedar. There is also some sweetness and the mix is perfect. On the background I taste some pepper. Halfway the cigar gets spicier and stronger.
The draw is flawless. The smoke is thick, full and good in volume. The light gray ash with dark smears. It's reasonably firm. The burn is good, pretty straight. The cigar is medium bodied and medium full flavored. The evolution isn't spectacular but the flavor is very nice. The smoke time is an hour and a half.


Thousands of Ventura County workers represented by Service Employees International Union Local 998, including employees from the County Medical Center, will go on strike today after union officials rejected the county's final contract offer yesterday, the Ventura County Star reports. The union, whose 4,200 members make up more than 50% of the county's work force, agreed to a salary increase with the county last week following the June 27 expiration of its contract, but the two sides remain divided over a pension benefit plan (Levin, Ventura County Star , 7/18). The Los Angeles Times reports that the county, citing cost concerns, "declined to guarantee that by 2004 it would implement inflationary adjustments to employee pensions" and instead offered to commission a financial study of the fund and "revisit the issue in several months" -- a proposal rejected by the union (Talev, Los Angeles Times , 7/18). Union President Keith Filegar said that the strike, the union's first since 1986, would last at least two days, at which point the union will "reassess" the situation. Meanwhile, a judge this morning will hear a request from the county to issue temporary restraining orders preventing up to 250 essential employees, including 170 medical center workers, from striking ( Ventura County Star , 7/18).


I'm a big fan of a quick, easy room makeovers that doesn't have to cost the earth. Many people put off tackling a room in their home for lots of different reasons. Money, time and experience seem to be popular ones. Where a big renovation job is concerned, these three reasons are 100% valid. I can't argue with that, having finished a top to toe renovation of our own house only recently. Stuff that scale swallows your money and anyone else's you borrow!
But smaller makeovers on different rooms don't have to cost the earth. They don't have to take months and you really don't need a huge amount of experience to tackle it. All it takes is a bit of confidence and a willingness to give it a go. Sure how bad could it turn out if the room you want to makeover is already a site for sore eyes! That was how I felt about the utility room. It is behind the kitchen and is a narrow, dull room with no natural light. It made my eyes bleed every time I went into it. You can see how uninspiring the BEFORE photo is.
I have also included what used to be our kitchen/utility room before we added our extension, so you can see how different this area is and where all of our money went!
Because said renovation which I mentioned before had swallowed up most of our cash, I had to get creative if I was going to do anything half way decent with this room. This is what I did and how I did it and I hope it gives you some inspiration to give that room in your home a similar treatment.
I know paint isn't cheap, but it is the best way of changing a room you really dislike and help you fall in love with it all over again. Love is probably a strong word to use when referencing this utility room though. I only ever go in there to put on a wash, which I hate doing. My OH is much better at laundry than me, so I let him at it. I did however want more storage and a space to hang coats etc. The white on the walls didn't do anything for me. It was constantly getting scuffs and marks from our clothes horse and hoover. I decided to go dark.
I have dark colours in some of the smallest spaces in this house and they work. People will say you are mad, that it will make an already tiny room feel smaller, that there is no natural light. Whatever. I painted it a dark grey, called City Break, by Crown Paints - I haven't used any Crown in the house before, but the quality of the paint was excellent. I used about 4 litres in a room this size. I tested the paint on the wall first - A tip would be to do this on some card or paper and stick it to the wall rather than have to paint over a section of the wall if you decide you don't like the paint, but I had the paint from a previous project and wanted to keep costs down, so used it.
I spotted this 2.2 metre long solid acacia timber worktop in my local Homebase on sale for €45. I couldn't pass it. I had priced similar worktop from Ikea, but nothing was coming in as cheap. I had previously measured our appliances so knew this was the length I needed, with some room to spare. I bought it on the spot and managed to get it into the back of the car, while an audience watched on in the car park! A tip here is to have all your measurements for your room stored in your phone (I store mine in notes, or write them down and take a photo of them), that way you will always be able to make a decision on the spot, which is very useful.
I needed a tall unit to store the hoover and ironing board, so I sourced a kitchen cabinet unit from Ikea. I went for the Metod High Cabinet frame in the dark wood effect and it is the 40 x 60 x 200 cm to allow me to open the utility door after the worktop and unit were both in place. You could cut your worktop to size and stack your washer dryer on top of another appliance if you were short on space. This was €75 and don't forget to buy the legs for them, which are about €8. This is an open unit, so no door required.
I assembled the Ikea unit and fitted it at the far end of the room. Then I attached the worktop to a piece of timber I ran along at the back of the units. I cut an end piece from some MDF and fitted it to the end of the counter. I decided to paint this in with the wall colour, which ties it all together.
I really wanted some open shelving for this room. I make a lot of chutney at the end of the summer so I had in my head that open shelving would be handy and would also look cool. Luckily I had a few original floorboards left over from the renovation which were going to be dumped. I always wanted to find a new use for them, so I sanded them down, cleaned them and waxed them. The brackets are Ikea and were about 60 cent each.
I fitted the shelves, which was super easy to do. I measured out the brackets and used plugs to attach the screws into the wall. I then attached the floorboards to the brackets, ensuring they were level all the way across. The waxed boards look really good and have a lovely feel to them. This now gave me the open shelves I have always wanted, at minimal cost! Win, Win!
An inexpensive way to decorate this room was the brain child of my OH. He sourced vintage travel posters on eBay of places we have been to over the years. This meant they would mean something to us and we would have good memories every time we saw them. I am not a fan of hanging some generic piece of art on the wall that means nothing to you. It is a wasted opportunity to add some personality to your home. These cost about €10 each and the frames came from Ikea.
All in all, this room cost about €200 to make over. It was finished over a weekend too, with little disruption to the rest of the house. As I put everything back into the room, I got rid of anything I didn't like or need in that room. There was lots of storage now which can sometimes makes me feel under pressure to fill with stuff, but I resisted. The room now fits in with the rest of the house. It doesn't look sad and neglected any longer.
Moral of this blog post - Give a room in your home a mini makeover. Don't be scared. Make a list of everything you need for it, where you will buy it and how much it will cost. Then clear it out, buy some paint and make a start. Once you have committed to it, that is the first step. And when it is all done, you will be so glad you did.
Best of luck with your project and as always, keep me posted on your progress!
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Al-Azhar Mosque is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt. Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the title az-Zahrā′ ("the shining or resplendent one"). It was the first mosque established in Cairo, a city that has since gained the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets."
After its dedication in 972, and with the hiring by mosque authorities of 35 scholars in 989, the mosque slowly developed into what is today the second oldest continuously run university in the world after Al Karaouine in Umayyad Fes. Al-Azhar University has long been regarded as the foremost institution in the Islamic world for the study of Sunni theology and sharia, or Islamic law. The university, integrated within the mosque as part of a mosque school since its inception, was nationalized and officially designated an independent university in 1961, following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.
Over the course of its over a millennium-long history, the mosque has been alternately neglected and highly regarded. Because it was founded as a Shiite Ismaili institution, Saladin and the Sunni Ayyubid dynasty that he founded shunned al-Azhar, removing its status as a congregational mosque and denying stipends to students and teachers at its school. These moves were reversed under the Mamluk Sultanate, under whose rule numerous expansions and renovations took place. Later rulers of Egypt showed differing degrees of deference to the mosque and provided widely varying levels of financial assistance, both to the school and to the upkeep of the mosque. Today, al-Azhar remains a deeply influential institution in Egyptian society that is highly revered in the Sunni Muslim world and a symbol of Islamic Egypt.
Stylized state name, denomination, year of issue in Gregorian and Hijri calendar years (all in Arabic).


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Race 3 2022 – Uxbridge – 3/12/2022
Details of Race 3 at Uxbridge.
Start at Hillingdon House Farm, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1ES.
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Please note the parking restrictions.
Race 2 2022 – Wormwood Scrubs – 12/11/2022
Details of Race 2 at Wormwood Scrubs.
Start at Wormwood Scrubs Park, adjacent to Linford Christie Stadium W12 0DF
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Howard Williams Junior Trophy - 2022
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Pope Francis was a remarkably popular figure in the world—admired by the faithful and secular alike amid his more progressive, accepting stances. But the pope's favorability has taken a sharp downward turn recently amid allegations that he mishandled sexual assault accusations within the church.
A new poll released by CNN on Wednesday found just 48 percent of respondents viewed Francis favorably. That figure did rise, however, to 63 percent among Catholics.
At the beginning of last year, two-thirds of all Americans held a favorable view of Francis. That's a pretty sharp drop in a bit more than a year and a half.
The pope is still, however, more liked by Americans than President Donald Trump—but not by as much as you might think. A poll from YouGuv/The Economist released on Wednesday found 42 percent of Americans had a favorable view of Trump. That's only a 6 percentage point difference between he and Francis.
Other polls have been less kind to Trump's favorability, however. A pll from CNN that surveyed folks from September 6 through September 9, for instance, pegged it at just 36 percent, a full 12 percentage point drop-off from where the pope stood.
Francis has come under fire amid a still-unfurling scandal over his handling of sexual assault allegations involving Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has urged Francis to resign, alleging he told Francis about abuse carried out by McCarrick, who resigned over the summer.
"In this extremely dramatic moment for the universal Church, he must acknowledge his mistakes and, in keeping with the proclaimed principle of zero tolerance, Pope Francis must be the first to set a good example to Cardinals and Bishops who covered up McCarrick's abuses and resign along with all of them," Vigano wrote in a statement.
A different YouGov/TheEconomist poll asked respondents if they felt Francis should resign over the ongoing crisis. Slightly more than a quarter—26 percent—said they thought the pope should step down. Thirty-five percent thought he should not resign.
Francis on Wednesday called for a summit of the presidents of the world's bishops' conferences to focus on the issue of abuse from the clergy. The multiday meeting was scheduled for late February 2019.


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Franca est une municipalité brésilienne située au nord-est de l'État de São Paulo, faisant partie de la mésorégion de Ribeirão Preto et de la microrégion de Franca, se trouvant à  de la São Paulo (capitale de l'État).

La ville est située à la latitude 20º32'19" sud, et 47º24'03" ouest.

Selon le recensement de 2021, la municipalité compte , pour une superficie totale de .

Histoire
La région où se trouve aujourd'hui la ville de Franca, a eu son origine dans les bandeiras Anhanguera (fils), au , avec la construction de routes reliant la ville de São Paulo aux mines d'or de Goiás (qui à l'époque appartenaient à la capitainerie de São Paulo).

Lorsque la "Estrada de Goiás" (route/chemin de Goiás) a été ouverte, de nouveaux peuplements humains (appelés "pousos" en portugais) ont été construits, qui ont servi de lieux de repos aux explorateurs bandeirantes lors de leurs voyages. L'un de ces "pousos" est à l'origine de la ville de Franca.

Franca a été fondée le 3 décembre 1805, et a vu son territoire émancipé en 1824 par Jean VI de Portugal. Le lieu a été baptisé "Franca do Imperador" en l'honneur de Pierre  (empereur du Brésil.

Le 24 avril 1856, Franca est élevée au rang de ville.

La ville a participé à La Révolution constitutionnaliste de 1932, perdant  dans la bataille pour la défense de l'État de São Paulo.

Économie
Franca est actuellement le plus grand producteur de chaussures d'Amérique latine, abritant plus d'un millier d'industries du secteur de la chaussure, y compris des fabricants de matières premières pour chaussures. Le parc industriel de la ville est très actif et opère dans une variété d'opérations, telles que l'industrie métallurgique, l'industrie du meuble et l'industrie alimentaire.

Lors de l'immigration européenne au Brésil, entre la fin du  et le début du , Franca a accueilli de nombreux immigrants italiens, qui ont ensuite fondé plusieurs entreprises dans la ville. L'industrie de la chaussure connaît un essor commercial à partir des années 1930.

La région de Franca est également très traditionnelle dans la culture du café et est située dans une riche région de sol violet, d'où est obtenue la production d'un café à l'arôme particulier.

Géographie
La région est caractérisée par un climat tempéré (Cwb), avec des hivers secs, des étés pluvieux et des températures modérées.

La municipalité est située à une altitude de  d'altitude, occupant une zone de sols à prédominance sablonneuse, qui occupent , dont  sont la zone urbaine.

Maires

Personnalités liées à la ville
 Luiza Helena Trajano - femme d'affaires, et philanthrope brésilienne.
 Regina Duarte - actrice brasilienne

Notes et références

Liens externes
  Encontra Franca

Municipalité dans l'État de São Paulo
Ville de plus de 100 000 habitants au Brésil

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Эдмунд Гантер (, ) — английский  и ; изобретатель счётной (предшественницы логарифмической) линейки и автор терминов косинус, котангенс и косеканс.

Биография
Эдмунд Гантер родился в 1581 году в графстве Хартфордшир на юго-востоке Англии; имел валлийские корни. Учился сперва в Вестминстерской школе, затем продолжил образование в Крайст-черч — одном из самых крупных аристократических колледжей Оксфордского университета.

После 1603 года он остался в Оксфорде, был рукоположен в священники, стал министром в 1614 году и получил степень бакалавра теологии в 1615 году и в том же году Гантер стал настоятелем церквей  в лондонском боро Саутуарк и  в Оксфорде; этот пост он занимал до конца жизни.

С раннего возраста он интересовался математикой, обсуждал её со своим другом математиком Генри Бриггсом и добился таких успехов в этой области, что в 1620 году по рекомендации Бриггса он стал профессором астрономии в столичном Грешем-колледже и оставался на этой должности до самой смерти. Он был обязан этому посту покровительству политика Джона Эгертона. Ранее он тщетно претендовал на звание профессора в Оксфорде, которое было учреждено в 1619 году Генри Савилем. Говорят, что Савиль очень пренебрежительно отзывался о математических инструментах, с помощью которых Гюнтер хотел продемонстрировать свою пригодность и которые, по словам Савиля, не соответствовали истинному преподаванию геометрии. Вместо этого первая савильская профессура геометрии досталась Генри Бриггсу.

Э. Гантер изобретал различные инструменты, которые также использовались под его именем, и публиковал статьи о них. Например, он разработал цепь для топографической съемки (называемую , длиной 22 ярда, разделенной на 100 частей, в результате чего появилась даже новая единица измерения — звено) и , предок секстанта. Его книга по навигации вышла в свет в 1623 году. Его книга о своем секторе была издана на латыни в 1606 году (как он написал в предисловии к более позднему английскому изданию); английское издание, в котором он также описал и другие свои инструменты, не появлялось до 1624 года, хотя его книги пользовались неплохим спросом.

Гантер первый составил таблицы логарифмов синусов и тангенсов и, по-видимому, первый ввел термины: косинус, котангенс и косеканс. Он же изобрел счётную линейку — предшественницу логарифмической линейки. Возможно, он также был первым, кто обнаружил между 1620 и 1624 годами, что склонение магнитной стрелки меняется со временем.

В 1624 году Гантер опубликовал описание солнечных часов в королевских садах Уайтхолла для английского короля Якова I.

Эдмунд Гантер умер 10 декабря 1626 года в британской столице.

Примечания

Литература
 Gunter, Edmund // Encyclopædia Britannica (1911).
 Florian Cajori. A history of the logarithmic slide rule and allied instruments and on the history of Gunter's Scale and the slide rule during the seventeenth century, 1909; Nachdruck: Astragal Press, Mendham, New Jersey 1994.

Ссылки

 Galileo Project page.
 Gunter's Quadrant applet.

Англиканские священники


From walking through a snowstorm to her clients' home to providing last-minute, overnight care after working a full day, Cruz is the very definition of a Hero. She is unflappable, kind, and practical, using her boundless energy to care for each member of the Anderson family, all of whom are BAYADA clients.
Her days begin at 6:00 am when she arrives at the Andersons' home with a smile on her face. She cares for Billy Anderson, aged 65—who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound—by getting him out of bed, dressed, fed and ready for the day. Recently, she's also begun to care for Billy's parents, Bill and Mary Anderson, aged 88 and 82 respectively. She prepares meals for them so they can eat together, as a family, and then gets to work making sure Billy's space is clean and neat.
For a few hours each afternoon, Cruz returns home before her evening shift to help prepare Billy for bed. Though it would make sense for her to rest, that's not the case. During these hours, she cares for her two grandchildren, who live with her and her husband, as their daughter resides outside of the US.
Sadly, Mrs. Anderson recently passed away. In the midst of their emotional difficulty, Cruz maintained a compassionate, supportive manner. She routinely takes Mr. Anderson shopping to get him out of the house, and pages through old photo albums with Billy and his father as a way to help them cope.
Though her daily actions are more than enough to make her a Hero, Cruz never hesitates to do the extraordinary for her clients—nor does she view her actions as anything particularly special. On the morning of a severe snowstorm, Cruz walked to the Andersons' home to ensure the family received the assistance and care they needed to make it through the blizzard. Additionally, just before Mrs. Anderson passed away, she and Mr. Anderson were hospitalized at the same time. Cruz calmly and readily agreed to remain with Billy overnight, even after working a full day shift.
One of the most extraordinary things Cruz has done occurred in 2005, right after she'd been cleared to assist a mother caring for her infant daughter. The mother was transitioning home after allegations of neglect and abuse regarding her daughter. One morning, Cruz alerted the office that the mother was acting strangely, telling Cruz she could leave, and that she was going to visit the cemetery and take the baby with her.
With her trademark calm, respectful demeanor, Cruz contacted the office and got into the back seat of the car with the baby. Despite the mother's insistence she leave, Cruz remained in the car, gently explained that she didn't want to get fired for leaving, and quietly called the office to keep them updated.
At the cemetery, Cruz continued to encourage the mother to go home and managed to convince her to leave the baby in her car seat. Eventually, the mother got back into the car and began to drive again, and Cruz received instructions from the police—through the office—to park on a certain corner. In the end, the police were able to monitor and manage the situation because of Cruz's courageousness, determination, and quick thinking.
Though she's clearly one-of-a-kind, Cruz remains humble and chalks all of her incredible actions up to simply doing her job. It's okay though—her office team loves to share stories about this incredible woman.
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Finely honed medical expertise is necessary to being a nurse, while love, kindness, determination, and confidence are necessary to being a Hero.
Liz is the perfect combination of both.
Just eight months after being hired, she received the Remarkable Rookie Award for her skill, commitment, and flexibility. She's the definition of a team player who checks in with her office often, even texting Director Jennifer Osmanaj during a blizzard to ask if all of the clients were covered and if she could help.
Liz is an expert on each of her clients, and continuously researches the best way to approach each problem she encounters. Her ventilation and tracheostomy certification make her the perfect candidate to take on some of the toughest cases—including clients who have had strokes, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, shaken baby syndrome, and seven clients with ALS.
She picks up extra shifts, flexes her hours, offers insight on scheduling for better coverage, expertly precepts new nurses, and always arrives at her clients' homes on time—even in the worst weather. Liz's priority is her clients, and she's always thinking about them and what can be done to help them better.
Though essential to her clients' welfare, Liz's nursing skill is just a small portion of what makes her a great nurse. Her clients have described her as "a best friend coming to visit" because she has a wonderful sense of humor and strives to bring light and laughter into each home. From refilling BAYADA client Jim Cassidy's birdfeeder to bringing treats to his pets, she stretches well outside of the box of medical treatment to care for the whole person.
In fact, Client Services Manager Christine Plunkett shares, "We knew right from the start just how special she was. Every client, and I mean every client, we have sent her to in the last five years has absolutely adored her—and it is easy to see why. She brings a sense of comfort, ease, and humor into every household, and helps set minds at ease when faced with devastating diagnoses."
No matter how difficult a situation, Liz always sees the good, and puts her heart and soul into providing care. Jim Cassidy, who Liz has served since 2013, is a gentleman with ALS who is ventilator dependent.
His wife shares, "Boy, were we lucky to have Liz assigned to my husband's case! She came with the right skill set, and was very receptive to my husband's way of doing things. She makes us laugh. Her sense of humor is priceless. It's like a best friend coming to visit."
Jim agrees, adding, "I could go all day and not have to mention a thing, and would know I'd be taken care of fully." Christine believes that's because Liz is a "clinical expert, always researching the best way to approach a problem, and knowing every nuance of each client's care."
For another client, Miranda Page, a 21-year-old young woman with cerebral palsy and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Liz is very skilled at helping to calm her anxieties and redirect her focus. Miranda especially likes Liz's good personality and her, "Hi, girlfriend!" greeting every time she visits. Liz always offers creative ideas for how Miranda can manage and overcome her frustrations.
"Whether it is rearranging her schedule to accommodate a client's schedule, training new nurses, or bringing treats for a family pet, Liz's unwavering dedication and willingness to help any client is what makes her a Hero to all who know her," says Christine.
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Underneath Mat's quiet demeanor lies a true client advocate. He imparts care with skill, knowledge, and confidence, never hesitating to attend classes or conferences to ensure he understands exactly how to care for his young clients.
In fact, Clinical Manager Chantel Denny asserts, "Mat is every clinical manager's dream employee. He gives 200% of himself to ensure his clients get the best care possible and everything they need to ensure their health and dignity while in the comfort of their own home."
Of his main clients, each set of parents describes Mat in the same words—humble, knowledgeable, determined, and kind. Together, these characteristics have helped him change minds about home care, and change lives for the better.
Mat began working for MLP in 2012, and has clocked 11,000 hours since then. One of his first clients, Gavin Eilers, had medical needs stemming from shaken baby syndrome, and his parents were enmeshed in the stress and complexity of adopting him to keep him safe. Before BAYADA—and before Mat—Gavin's mother Valerie was certain private duty nursing wouldn't work for them. Previously, it only brought more stress into an already difficult situation.
In the end, Valerie changed her mind about home health care, and was thankful for Mat's help even as the Eiler family went through the process to adopt Gavin's younger biological brother.
It's clearly in Mat's nature to go the extra mile and make sure his clients are not just healthy, but thriving. In early 2017, he noted that teen client Dominic Stratton had outgrown his adaptive bicycle—a source of entertainment and exercise essential to managing his medical condition. Though a new bike cost about $5,000, Mat decided to raise the money through a GoFundMe page.
Months of campaigning to family, friends, local businesses, and even outreach to a local news station resulted in a new bike being in Dominic's hands by May 2017. Through it all, Mat asserted that this was simply part of Dominic's care. This attitude carries through for each of his clients.
2017 RN Hero of the Year Rachel Gotshall shares, "I have had the pleasure of working with Mat since 2014. We both work with Austin Cook, and I had the opportunity to orient Mat to his school routine. Mat is empathetic, compassionate, caring, and dedicated.
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When Kerri joined SVV in 2015, she quickly impressed Director Brandy Owen as a support system like no other. Brandy explains, "Kerri has always been a guardian of The BAYADA Way, which is expressed through her calm nature and helpful attitude."
First and foremost, Kerri provides excellent care with deftness and a kind of "magic" that wins over even the most challenging clients.
One client proved such a challenge that her primary care physician asked her to find a new doctor. SVV was unsure if they could help this person, but they wanted to try one more time. Kerri turned out to be the key to this client's care. The client not only gave Kerri an unsolicited high five, she also shared that Kerri is "delightful and very good at her job." High praise from this client!
Another client, who had also come and gone from BAYADA several times, had depression and was morbidly obese, which made it difficult for her to maintain a consistent PT routine. Kerri once again powered through, met the client where she was, and helped her thrive.
Client Larry Tucker was also very appreciative of Kerri's expertise, sharing, "She created a specific exercise regime to fit my needs for improvement, often checked my back for proper alignment, and adjusted to help me feel my best."
Brandy believes Kerri also stands out as a lead therapist. She learned her role completely in a very short time, and helped other therapists achieve success. For the past year, Kerri has been a preceptor, and helps to establish the foundation of her office's training.
"Kerri not only focuses on therapy, but is great at cross-discipline education and interdisciplinary leadership. She has been a fantastic resource and goes out of her way to learn the most current issues and treatments. She also helps to promote innovation and new practices in the home health setting."
MSW Stephanie Tyson, who Kerri trained, says, "When I joined BAYADA, Kerri was my preceptor. She helped me integrate easily into the interdisciplinary team, and her great communication made me feel comfortable. Every time I walk into a client's home where Kerri was involved, it has solidified my choice in working for BAYADA, because of the experience each client had working with her."
Another client shared that Kerri was part of a team of three BAYADA caregivers who cared for her mother, referred to as "The Triple Ks." Kerri was considered a triple K not only because of her name, but because she is totally knowledgeable, genuinely kindhearted, and a definite keeper!
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I love what I do because… I achieve satisfaction in knowing I've done my best in not only the quality of my work, but also in having a cohesive relationship with my coworkers.
Key Action that most resonates with me… David spoke about being creative, flexible, and determined to get the job done in one of his Key Actions. It reminded me of a recent experience of my own. During the morning of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl celebration, I could not get across Broad Street to reach the office. That didn't stop me, though. It took me 30 minutes to walk from Walnut Street to Locust Street—which is only one block away—while almost being smothered by everyone around me, including people going in the opposite direction! I finally made it to Locust Street and again, tried to cross Broad Street, but the police had gates up and no one could enter. I had to return home to South Philadelphia and wait until the last Eagles bus left that part of the city, which was about 1:30 pm. I was finally able to cross Broad Street and make it to the office. It took a while, but I was determined to make it, no matter how long I had to wait.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… well, there are two BAYADA moments I will always remember. I had the honor of being invited to Mark and Ann's wedding at the Bellevue Hotel many years ago. It was spectacular, elegant, beautiful, and most memorable. I will always remember the venue but will especially treasure the commitment Mark and Ann made to each other that day. Another moment, just as glorious, was the renewal of their vows just a few years ago. Again, I was so honored to be invited to this occasion. Having it take place at the Bellevue was so fitting and witnessing their commitment to each other after all these years was just as memorable as the first time. BAYADA has made me feel like a member of the family, and these two events are BAYADA moments I will always treasure.
What keeps me at BAYADA… my belief that we provide home health care services that are the very best option for individuals to stay in their own homes rather than being institutionalized. I believe that a person thrives and does much better when they can reside within familiar surroundings around loved ones.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… I don't know that I've achieved "mind-blowing" accomplishments over the last 36 years at BAYADA, but I know that I do my best each day to attain what is set before me. At the end of each day, I gave my best to not only BAYADA as a whole, but to my co-workers who depend upon me. Therefore, my greatest accomplishment has been a day-to-day "grit"; ie, to stay the course each day for 36 years, from the moment I step into the office until I leave.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… watching scary movies, but not being able to go to bed right away. It's like I want to see them, but I don't want to remember what I saw! I know that doesn't make sense, but it's like the roller coaster ride that you know will be terrifying, but you just have to go on the ride!
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I love what I do because… I love working in an industry that makes peoples' lives better.
Key Action that most resonates with me… be creative, flexible, and determined—get the job done for our clients. We are a client-focused company. We go the extra mile, exceed expectations, and provide excellent customer service.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… I am very proud that—the year after Linda herself received it—I was the first recipient of the Linda Siessel Award.
What keeps me at BAYADA… BAYADA is a great company. The work is challenging and meaningful, and I feel appreciated and valued.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… I am ranked as one of the top CSMs in the company, a member of MaPP, and I participate in the panel for new employee training.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… I enjoy yoga and tennis.
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I love what I do because… of the people I work with. I have had the opportunity to work with so many kind, thoughtful, smart and talented people. Every day I am greeted with warm smiles and positive attitudes to tackle the day. I truly feel the love when I come to work.
Key Action that most resonates with me… be respectful. Treat others the way they wish to be treated. This has really made me reflect, as I have always said "treat others the way you wish to be treated," but there truly is a difference.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… Awards Weekend 2011 and the Acres of Diamonds speech with the lights of love was truly magical!
What keeps me at BAYADA… are the core values of The BAYADA Way. I truly do love what I do and the people I work with.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… these include purchasing the first PC at BAYADA; rolling out status automation (which was the longest project ever!); implementing employee compliance (page 8 was my vision, and with help from many people we were able to make it come true!); supporting everything Home Care (I couldn't do it without our HCT team and HCS and pilot offices MHA, HWS and HPA!).
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… spending time with my family and walking my dog Zoey. I also enjoy working out, girls' night out, and I love my television shows—which include Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med.
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I love what I do because… there is no greater gift than giving one's time, and using your abilities to make a difference in another person's life.
Key Action that most resonates with me… work with a universal spirit of faith, hope and love.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… last year, on the day we celebrated Mark's 70th birthday, his transition to chairman, and David's stepping into the CEO role. It was such an emotional, historical moment.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… I was a member of the Nurse Residency Taskforce Team, which helped develop framework for the Nurse Residency program. WG was also a pilot office for that program, the SIM lab program, and was a clinical rotation site for LaSalle University nursing students. In 2014, I was a Linda Siessel Award nominee, and a Dove Award Recipient. I also facilitate CORE during new employee welcome training, and am a MaPP Mentor.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… I enjoy the outdoors, reading, running, and have a great love of history, art, and music.
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I love what I do because… I always wanted to be with the best. I found Mark Baiada during Christmas week 1992 while living in Moorestown, NJ. After several lunch meetings, we both felt that we should work together because we are both health care experts and we are accustomed to building. After 25 years, it is time for me to bow out, but still help where I can.
Key Action that most resonates with me… observe, assist, evaluate, act, build!
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… at the beginning of one of our biggest conferences, Mark appears from the highest point, and glides over the crowd, landing safely.
What keeps me at BAYADA… we have a group of dedicated health care professionals ready to jump when the call comes to rescue and heal.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… I basically never missed a day of work, establishing friendly and lasting relationships. I was always on call ready to serve and assist, and I'm successful at organizing interesting and challenging trainings. One-on-one trainings with all individuals had a great impact and was highly valued and appreciated.
My hidden talent is… all of the things I've accomplished, including producing our Orientation, Excellence, and Freedom on the River videos; setting up the first billboard in Philadelphia; establishing BAYADA University in 2001; founded the Tickle Me Elmo and Kermit Awards; increased offices from 4-46; increased billings from $177,800/wk to 3.4 million per week; established the Mayor of Health Care Award; and heavy involvement in the First Pediatric Expo-ALL-LAN-PHI.
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I love what I do because… our work has a noble purpose.
Key Action that most resonates with me… recognize and reward those who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Everyone deserves to feel valued and appreciated.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… being entertained by a belly dancer while eating a Middle Eastern dinner beside Mark and BAYADA Kosovo volunteers.
What keeps me at BAYADA… the people who are equally committed to our mission and vision.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… coordinating humanitarian relief efforts in Kosovo and Haiti.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… finding peace and finding myself while getting lost in nature on a good hike.
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I love what I do because… I am extremely fortunate to have seen the impact BAYADA has made on clients and their families over the last 25 years by keeping clients at home through providing consistent, reliable care.
Key Action that most resonates with me… keep commitments as promised. A memory that resonates very deeply involves an HHA in the former UC office who has cared for the same client for nearly 25 years with extremely few callouts. This demonstrates to me that, when we take the time to make the correct aide/client match, miracles can indeed happen.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… for me, there are two. The first is when Mark called me on my first birthday after starting at BAYADA. On hanging up, I remember sitting at my desk thinking wow, Mark Baiada just called me!
The second happened many years ago, when I had a scheduled appointment to visit a client. Gale-force winds and a torrential downpour made me about 10 minutes late. As the client opened the door his first comment was, "Wow, just like the commercial!" The BAYADA television commercial had aired many years before that visit—and he remembered it.
What keeps me at BAYADA… the many, absolutely wonderful aides that I have been blessed to work with over the years. Most probably couldn't recite our core values, but truly live them in their hearts.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… whenever I'd visit my son in Maryland, he always asked me, "Okay, Mom, time to ride the Harley?" My standard answer was, "No, not this visit." However a few years ago, I said, "Okay, where's my helmet?" which was a big shock to him! A 20 minute ride turned into 4 hours, and the passion I developed for motorcycles led to my office nickname, Biker Babe.
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I love what I do because… it's so rewarding to have the ability to make a difference in someone's life.
Key Action that most resonates with me… fulfill our clients' needs promptly and thoroughly.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… the awards ceremonies with all the thoughtful gifts and treats for all the attendees.
What keeps me at BAYADA… BAYADA's commitment to excellence. I am proud to work where I do. I work with great coworkers and a director who combine hard work with lighthearted humor.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… 25 years of service! I'm also proud of being able to overcome insurance obstacles to provide clients with nursing care, specialty beds, power wheel chairs, and other equipment/supplies.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… teaching Sunday school for first, second and third graders.
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I love what I do because… I find it very rewarding to help people stay in their homes and be with their families. A family caregiver's role is very challenging, and being able to positively impact their daily lives is so fulfilling. Bringing home new clients is indescribable—everyone working together to care for our clients is what makes BAYADA such a special place.
Key Action that most resonates with me… demonstrate honesty, commitment, and loyalty. Loyalty is especially important to me. I always try to keep the same nurses in clients' homes, so that clients know and are comfortable with them. Also, owning your mistakes and apologizing for them is the only way to go; I feel people appreciate honesty.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… the many lives I have helped over my 25 years. The best feeling is when a client or family personally takes the time to express how thankful they were to have our nurses in their lives. Being a CSM can be challenging, and I am thankful to be a part of such an amazing company who has built a strong, reputable name for itself to help our clients and their families.
What keeps me at BAYADA… I love helping our clients and working for an amazing company that cares for people and the community. Most of all, I have met and worked with a lot of people who have always supported me at work and personally—they are my family. The relationships I've formed with my BAYADA family mean the world to me. This is a tough job, sometimes, and you need a strong, supportive team to help you get through the challenging days.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… I have supported almost 1500 clients and their families as they retain their home life with comfort, independence, and dignity!
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… I love to read a great book on the beach.
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I love what I do because… of the people and BAYADA's core values! I know am helping BAYADA's family of support and service offices. The people here have and continue to guide, support and impart their knowledge to me. You are never too old to learn from others. Communicating and interacting with colleagues in my own office, and in support and service offices intrinsically weaves The BAYADA Way into my work day. And there's an upside…you can't help but allow those values to overflow into your personal life of family and friends.
Key Actions that most resonate with me… understand others' perspectives and focus on both facts and feelings. To me these go hand-in-hand. Feelings have a way of shaping one's perception, but by being empathetic with an open mind, truly listening, and gathering facts help me provide the best support I can to others.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… moment? There are so many! Interviewing with Mark, followed swiftly by my first holiday party two months later at the Mansion and seeing Mark come on stage in a dress and heels! The BAYADA Regatta, and remembering all of my initial coworkers at 290 Chester Avenue who answered all of my daily questions and guided me with so much kindness. Getting to see first-hand when Mark and Ann continuously demonstrated our values came from, and that you must have fun!
What keeps me at BAYADA… the people; I love what I do.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… assisting Accounting in researching the NC Medicaid programs to determine accurate billing process—initially, I felt like a fish out of water but Kathy Reavy, Joanne Wilson and Tom Mylet believed in me; reducing BAYADA's state unemployment tax rates after working with Cheryl Kendra who developed an unemployment program/process for BAYADA; having the opportunity to work with and mentor my fantastic coworkers, Brielle and Alexis.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… I truly enjoy the outdoors and love gardening, hiking, and camping. I play the organ, and dabble in crochet and embroidery. Also—as my teammate Brielle states—I enjoy researching any and everything!
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I love what I do because… I feel I make a difference in someone's life every day, whether it's a client or BAYADA employee. Cultivating others' strengths inspires and motivates me.
Key Action that most resonates with me… listen closely, show empathy, and respond to the needs of others.
A BAYADA moment I will always remember is… the famous prank Mark played on Ann in Florida on April Fool's Day when he got arrested at the Pajama Party!
What keeps me at BAYADA… the large number of people who are like-minded, sincere and mission-driven.
Some of my greatest accomplishments at BAYADA include… having the privilege to grow with this company from a field nurse to division director.
My hidden talent/favorite hobby/interest is… cooking and gardening. I love the concept of farm to table.
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Blending a classic watercolour feel with a fresh, modern aesthetic, this notecard collection celebrates the mesmerising beauty of colour. Colour has long fascinated artists, designers, philosophers, and makers of all stripes. This enchanting set from artist Mimi Robinson contains six cards illustrating key principles of colour theory and four different envelope designs each with a wash of watercolour on the inside of the flap. All cards feature a detailed caption explaining the principle of colour theory illustrated on the front of the card.


Jeff provides a comprehensive look at how you can use your combo boxes for more than just selecting values.
At the end of 1998, there were two articles in Smart Access about using combo boxes in Access to select the record to be displayed in a form. These articles were triggered by the Access Bookmark Bug, to which the code generated by Access 97's Combo Box Wizard fell prey (see "An Access Nightmare" by Andy Baron, November-1998, and "Cloning Solutions" by Garry Robinson, December-1998). Garry's techniques (and the various upgrades and patches also listed in Smart Access) handle the bug, but there are still some problems with using a combo box to select records. In this article, I'm going to demonstrate those problems, look at solutions, and then show you how to use combo boxes to create a powerful and intuitive "drill-down" user interface for displaying a hierarchical data structure.I've included a sample database in the accompanying Download file that demonstrates the problems that can occur when you use a combo box. The database contains a form called Combo Box Demo, which consists of two combo boxes, two text boxes bound to table Combo Demo, and an Add Record command button (see Figure 1). The first combo box was made with the Access Wizard, while the second one reflects my enhancements. Both combo boxes display a field (I'll call it the selector field) that can be used to find records for the form to display.
This code simply sets the value of the combo box to the current value of the selector field. In fact, to avoid further confusion, I usually set the Visible property of the selector text box to False. This ensures that the only visible box on the form (the one used to select records) shows the data for current records. However, this creates another problem: The user can't change the value of the selector field because the combo box isn't bound to the field. For a lot of applications, especially browsing, this isn't a problem. If you do need to update the selector field, you can add a command button to the form that can be used to set the Visible property of the selector field's text box to True. You can set the selector's text box Visible property back to False in the control's After Update event.
The second problem occurs when records are added after the form is opened. The added records aren't displayed in the combo box's list because the list is populated when the form is opened. To demonstrate this, click the Add Record button in my sample form and enter data in the two fields. With that done, move to another record to save your new record. Now, click on each combo box. The new record is included in the enhanced combo box but not in the Wizard combo box.
I like this technique (as opposed to doing a Requery) because it allows me to modify the SQL statement if I want to. At this point, the key thing is that each time the combo box receives the focus, its list box is repopulated with the records from the Combo Demo table. In the next part of this article, I'll show how to take advantage of resetting the RowSource property to build a drill-down form.
The application I'm using to demonstrate this technique tracks the maintenance needs of all the equipment in my company by organizational hierarchy. These routines use the technique of resetting the RowSource to dynamically rebuild the combo boxes. Figure 2 shows the project data model. The company is divided into branches. Each branch has one or more plants, which in turn are composed of one or more systems. Each system interfaces with other systems. Similar systems in different plants may have the same name, so to locate a particular system, you have to know the branch and plant in which it's located. The data, while stored in relational tables, is really hierarchical. Hierarchical data models exist in numerous applications, including organizational charts, family trees, "top down" programming, and, when you think about it, the Access object model (DAO) itself.
three hidden text boxes, one bound to each of the three search fields: BranchName, PlantName, and SystemName.
The form's Record Source is the qryDrillDown query that links branches, plants, and systems, as shown in the project's data model.
& " Branch.BranchID FROM Branch;"
The code for the cboBranchName sets the Row Source of the combo box to a SQL statement that returns a list with two columns: the branch name and the corresponding branch ID number. The column width of the second column is set to zero, so only the branch name is displayed. The code also prints the ListCount property of each combo box in the Testbox control.
"Plant WHERE Plant.BranchID = 0"
"Plant WHERE Plant.BranchID = "
The code starts by calling the GotFocus event of the cboBranchName control to ensure that its list is properly populated. The code then tests to see whether cboBranchName.ListCount is greater than zero. If it isn't, then the string variable Temp is set to a dummy SQL statement that produces no records. Otherwise, Temp is set to a statement that returns the correct records. In this case, "correct" means the plants for the branch currently selected in the cboBranchName combo box, using the ListIndex property. Finally, cboPlantName's RowSource property is set to the Temp string, and the test box is updated.
"FROM System WHERE PlantID = 0"
"FROM System WHERE PlantID = "
The GotFocus event calls the cboPlantName_GotFocus event routine (which, in turn, calls cboBranchName_GotFocus) so that all three combo boxes have the most recent data. Again, this step is required because each combo box depends on the ListCount property of the previous one to check that records exist. This code checks the number of items in cboPlantName to make sure a valid plant exists. Finally, it sets the SQL clause, assigns it to the combo box's RowSource, and updates the Testbox control.
The AfterUpdate events for the three combo boxes do the real work. The code for BranchName.AfterUpdate and PlantName.AfterUpdate change the underlying query of the form's Record Source property, while the code behind the SystemName combo box finds the correct record with the DoCmd.FindRecord method.
The query uses a second Left Join to join the Branch table with the results of the first join. Again, the Left Join makes sure that at least one record is put in the recordset. If I'd used the inner join, and there were no plants associated with the branch or no systems associated with the plant, the query would have returned no records. With no records returned, there would be no data in the BranchName field, and the Branch combo box would be blank. Finally, I set the form's Record Source to the new qryDrillDown that I created to get the form to display the updated data. The queries for cboPlantName.AfterUpdate and BranchName.AfterUpdate are similar and can be found database that's available in the accompanying Download file.
Again, I start by making sure a system was selected in the combo box. If a system exists, I set the bound control, txtSystemName, to visible and give it the focus. The DoCmd.FindRecord locates the record based on the selected system, and I set the focus back to the combo box. This shifting back and forth is required because the search must be done on a bound control, but I don't want to display the SystemName text box along with the SystemName combo box. Finally, I make the text box invisible again. In the sample database, I placed the text box to the right of the other fields, so you'll see some screen flicker as the text box appears and disappears. In an actual application, I put the text box behind the combo box so the flicker is hidden.
Combo boxes can be a very powerful way to let your users select records. However, I feel that it's important to manage the user interface to ensure that the combo box shows data for the correct record and that the combo box's list shows all active records. Once you've mastered that, by changing the form's RecordSource property and using the combo box's RowSource property, you can use combo boxes to retrieve records or sets of records in ways that are intuitive for your users. And what's intuitive for your users translates into an accepted user interface for you.


Check in by 09:30 and settle into your suite before we leave the bustle of downtown Yangon to join the Twante Canal which connects the Yangon River to the Ayeyarwady River. The scenery will be both urban and rural; rows of vegetables grow in tidy allotments by the side of the canal or maybe a man dangling a long bamboo fishing line into the canal. Twante town itself is famous for ceramics. Tonight we will dock at Wartaw.
The morning will be spent sailing, enjoy a scenic introduction to Myanmar, a feast for the eye, the villages, noble tamarind trees, the dazzling green paddy fields and distant hills dotted with pagodas. The chief beauty, however, lies with her people; people in total harmony with their environment. A variety of on board activities will be offered including a longyi (sarong) and thanaka (cosmetic) demonstration.
After lunch visit the village of Danuphyu, it was here that General Maha Bandula led the Burmese against the British in 1825 during the First Anglo-Burmese war. Explore the town by trishaw, visiting the Pagoda of Tyuakalon Pun and the Maha Bandula monastery.
After your breakfast your guides will take you on a morning visit of Zalun. Based in the Hintha district you will see beautiful sights, including Pyitawpyan Pagoda, Buddha Andaw and U Thila Stupa. After lunch there will be a talk on Myanmar – covering the country's incredibly rich history, more recent & controversial events and prospects for the future. The day will be finished with a beautiful dinner in the Talifoo restaurant.
A cooking demonstration will be on offer following breakfast by our Executive Chef, showcasing the ingredients Myanmar has to offer.
This afternoon, sail past the Akauk Taung Caves. Here you'll be able to capture the best possible photos of these truly staggering caves. Meaning 'Tax Mountain', this quirky site takes its name from all the 19th century toll-takers who would kill time in between charging passing boats by carving hundreds of Buddhas right here into the steep Cliffside. Tonight we will have a Burmese dance performance in the Kansi Panorama Lounge followed by a fine dining dinner.
Today we will visit Pyay, a large town and old capital based in central Myanmar. You will be driven to Sri Kestra, the largest city built by the Pyu People between the first and ninth centuries. Their civilization once stretched north to south for hundreds of kilometers along the Irrawaddy River.
As we spend the afternoon sailing this may be a good time to unwind in our Thinyabadine Spa by L`Occitane, consider a traditional Burmese massage or maybe even a manicure.
Take in mystical white pagodas and charming colonial houses as we explore postcard-perfect rural Thayet on foot. Built by the British in 1887, Myanmar's first golf course is also here.
In the afternoon, sail from Thayet to Minhla. We will have a movie showcase in the Kansi Panorama Lounge, a perfect occasion to learn more about the rich history of Myanmar.
Begin your day with a walking tour of the two brick Minhla Forts. An unusual construction, the fort was originally dated from 13th century and enlarged and strengthened by Italian engineers, to resist a British invasion during the Third and final Anglo-Burmese war.
Return to the ship and sail to Magwe, and on the way visit the hilltop Myat Than Lun Paya, a pagoda built in 1929 of solid gold bricks - this is an extraordinary building with stunning views of the Ayeryarwady.
Sail in the early morning enjoying the scenery and life on the riverbank. You will sail past Pakan Lay village where temple ruins lie decorously along the banks and then arrive Sale. Sale is a perfect small community to wander around on foot or by trishaw. We will visit Yoke Sone Kyaung monastery, a fine teak building with some beautifully crafted reliefs.
Our final stop before returning to the boat for dinner is Tha-ta-na Kyaung – this small temple has an interesting Buddha image made from bamboo.
This morning will be spent sailing to Bagan.
After lunch, we will visit village of Myinkaba, a centre of the ancient craft of lacquerware which has been produced in Bagan since the time of King Anawrahta around 1050 AD. Here in the workshop the traditional methods are still used.
Next, visit the Ananda Temple. Completed in 1091 AD, it is commonly referred to as one of the four great temples in Bagan. The Ananda is regarded by folklore as one of the most beautiful temples in Myanmar. A traditional horse cart will then take us to Htilominlo Temple; a two-storey red-brick temple built around 1211 AD. It is a magnificent structure, though now heavily restored.
The day's finale is a quiet moment on the terraces of the Pyathatgyi Temple. Admire the light change on the pagodas as they exude antiquity and mystery. Finally the sun sets behind the hills on the far side of the Ayeyarwady River, filling the sky with a reddish glow, a truly magic moment.
After breakfast we will visit the bustling Nyaung U local market. The daily market is where the farmers meet to buy and sell a variety of goods, ranging from fruit and vegetables to china and lacquerware.
Next, on to the great golden Shwezigon Pagoda. This holds a special place among Burmese pagodas for two reasons: it was the first major monument built in the Burmese style (as distinct from Mon style) following the country's conversion to Theravada Buddhism, and was the first pagoda to have nat (spirit) images allowed within the precinct. The Shwezigon is said to contain important relics of the Gautama Buddha, two bones and a copy of a tooth.
We will then return to the ship and start sailing upstream towards Sagaing. Relax as we past villages set against a backdrop of soft browns, rich tamarind trees with white and golden pagodas gracing the distant hills. There is no better way to enjoy this riverine picture than from the Kansi panorama lounge. As we near our overnight spot in Yandabo enjoy Happy Hour in the Kansi Panorama Lounge.
The morning will be spent sailing and enjoying the passing countryside.
In the afternoon we will arrive beside the pagoda sprinkled Sagaing hills, an important religious and monastic centre, home to some 554 monasteries and 6,000 monks and nuns. We will take a short stop at several of the monasteries and pagodas but it is the views from the top of the hill on the terraces of the Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda which are truly breathtaking. Below and all around, pagodas of different shapes and sizes dot the landscape. Enjoy a local performance, followed by dinner on board.
As your time on board Sanctaury Ananda come to an end, check out will be 09:30.
For those guests leaving on a later flight we can arrange a tour of Mandalay. This will include a visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most religious monuments housing the revered Mahamuni Image.
Continue on to visit Shwenandaw Monastery, the only palace building to survive the bombings of World War II. This beautiful teak monastery had been the apartment of King Mindon and after his death in 1879, his son Kong Theebaw, moved it out of the palace.


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Why? Most GFX drivers give access to the I²C bus and one can read EDID without ripping cables apart (most X11 drivers do that). It is even possible to the I²C line of a VGA socket to talk to arbitrary devices.
How would one do that on windows?
Step 1. boot a livecd with linux, step 2. proceed as normal.
Yup, that's the best way.
It looks like there are utilities around, DumpEDID for one. A lot of the articles I'm finding are for overriding the EDID values to support unusual resolutions, frequencies or overclocking your monitor.
thanks. If I wanted to try to access this from Visual Studio, would I be limited to using C++? I always have the impression that C# for instance, is severely limited from accessing the underlying system.
I've seen some displays where this is connected to a control IC and some software to control the display.
I'm not sure how DisplayPort does it, but so far I gather it uses a bi-directional lane for init+EDID. Corrections welcome, bashful and hateful replies will be reported.
Could you tell more about the dumb i2c ROM? Do you have any IC numbers/names? Do you mean you can solder one of those I2C ROMs to a VGA connector, connect that assembly to the VGA monitor, and the monitor will program the I2C ROM with its data?
I've done that kinf of thing on a laptop, it wouldn't go past hardware self-check without a panel attached, and an external monitor connected to the HDMI port was not enough (plus I wanted no display at all, just the motherboard running). I unsoldered a chip from a broken videoprojector and wired it to the corresponding pins on the LVDS connector of the laptop logic board, and it booted. I was also able to dump the content in case I needed to save it using a simple arduino sketch, haven't tried writing to it. The chip in question is a Microchip 24LC22A, there must be dozens of other references.
thanks, that made it clear.
Look at Microchip 24LC22A "2K VESA EDID Serial EEPROM". I imagine chips like that are how how most cheap displays handle sending EDID.
I went looking once because I wanted to build a cheap EDID emulator for an old AV system that lacked that capability.
No. The chip is used to inform or fool the computer about the monitor characteristics.
Okay, I'm never gonna get around to this, so I'll mention it here in case someone takes it and runs with it: How robust are the i2c libraries that talk to the video hardware? Could a malicious monitor (say, one with an embedded computer emulating the EDID chip) send malformed responses and do nasty things to the computer?
Dan Maloney – This is one of the techniques our guberment' (USA) uses to "look up your skirt" (so to speak). It's called TEMPEST – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_(codename)#Public_research – A guy named Wim van Eck in 1985 proved a civilian could do what you've just described for about $15 USD and a analog TV set. Suffice it to say no such agency was not pleased with that public revelation. They knew about it back in WW2 but hoped we wouldn't EVER.
There is also that Ragemaster VGA cable that is totally passive until you use a microwave transmitter.
But it still involves swapping your cable for a bugged one.
There's nothing surprising about it. The GPU hardware is limited to 8 bits per channel, and using a wider gamut would result in visible banding between color values, so standards like sRGB or AdobeRGB are fairly narrow in terms of the colors they can produce.
In any case, the display color gamut is far wider than what nearly all consumer/prosumer printers can produce, and even the common publishing printers can, so it's perfectly sufficient.
You basically don't need a wider gamut, because there's nothing you can do with it. A monitor could be built that can display it, but no source material to display because all the cameras and scanners standardize to sRGB or AdobeRGB anyways. Editing can be done in different color spaces that bypass these limits, but again, you can't see the difference because no device can display it.
Some computers won't enable their VGA port at boot unless a monitor is present, because it tries to read the EDID data. You can trick it with an emulator ( http://hallresearch.com/page/Products/EM-EDID-HD15 ), which can be reprogrammed without risking damage to the monitor. <–These guys also make emulators for HDMI as well, but they aren't cheap.
Another great tool for reading EDID information is a free utility written by Deltacast: https://www.deltacast.tv/products/free-software/e-edid-editor .


There comes a time in the life of just about everyone where a love poem is not only necessary, but the poetry of love sings from your very being demanding to be expressed in some fashion to the object of your desires. Love poetry is an expression of love and/or admiration in a written format. Teaching someone how to write a love poem is a process of teaching him or her how to express his or her emotions in a written format.
If you are interested in teaching someone how to write a love poem, first consider what a love poem is. A love poem is, in essence, a composition of strong feelings towards another being. The words do not have to be symmetric, rhyming, or a specific meter; the words just have to come from the same place as the love � the heart.
Teaching someone how to write a beautiful love poem means allowing the person creative freedom to explore styles, symmetries, and meters until a specific form is revealed allowing for complete freedom of expression for that person. Writing poetry on the topic of love is a personal experience, and no single combination of rules will apply to all individuals.
One method for teaching love poetry to an individual is to have the individual explore what other people have composed on the topic of love. By visiting such sites as the League of American Poets, an individual is given the ability to research how other individuals have expressed their love for another.
Remember, there is no single method for composing love poetry suited for everyone. When teaching love poetry, be sure to allow for freedom of expression. Another idea for boosting the confidence of the would-be poet is to point him or her in the direction of PoetryAmerica.com where a person can post their personal masterpieces.
When composing poetry, self-expression is the key to success. When a person feels free to express emotions and feelings, a poet is born.