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Town …..	July 30, 2020
My Office is in the City Centre and yesterday we had a call about the Office reopening. There's no need to go back to the office for the time being and I can't see too many wanting to do it either. Talking to some family members that also work in Town and they have been told it will be 2021 at the earliest before they are expected back in their office. Have heard a lot of companies say that the majority of their workers have no need to come to the Office.
Even then, the extra hour in bed in the morning, being home to cook the dinner, the lack of commute and so on will make Working from Home more attractive.
I have been in Town once since this all began, I drove in , parked and met someone to get some political material off them. I made a quick exit. Town was dead that day though.
The amount of businesses dependent on office workers, from cafes, restaurants, pubs,shops, barbers and so on is huge. It's going to be very hard for many of these business's to keep going whilst the offices are empty.
In a way too it shows that Dublin isn't really a living City, it's too dependent of people coming from the Suburbs and I suppose Tourists to support many of the businesses.
If people aren't working in Town and also nervous about using public transport it will also impact the shops in the main shopping areas. Hard to know what the solution is.
1.	WorldbyStorm - July 30, 2020
Definitely agree with your point re living city and Dublin not being one. I park my bicycle – well I used to, on the corner of STephen's Green just across from the Bank of Ireland there, or even up a bit of a ways quite often if going for a beer in Buswells. It's unbelievably quiet all the way back to the canal at any time after 8 or 9 pm. And as you say that has a real knock on effect in relation to businesses there.
I like working from home, but I do miss – and think I've said it before – the small scale interactions with people at the gates, reception, etc, etc. Even more so weirdly than people I'd be in contact daily because I still am in contact with those folk reguarly.
irishelectionliterature - July 30, 2020
I miss that too, the human interaction. Still even if we ever get back to normal I can't see myself or indeed most of my colleagues wanting to return to the office full time. 2 days a week maybe.
Has huge implications for a lot of businesses.
2.	Joe - July 30, 2020
Interesting times. The mood music from management in the public service appears to be changing from 'work from home if you can' to 'come back to the workplace unless we tell you not to yet'. If that makes sense.
But town… yeah it's different. All those coffee shops and lunch places around where I'm based. Their business has fallen off a cliff. Dublin city centre definitely isn't lived in, mainly just worked in and socialised in.
Won't ever be the same as it was, I don't think. Why would any business or organisation insist on someone coming into a city centre office if they can do the job equally well from home or remotely?
All those businesses though, all those jobs… the looming recession is gonna be hard for an awful lot of people.
WorldbyStorm - July 30, 2020
I wonder if that mood music will change Joe when as crocodileshoes notes, schools and students go back? Buses are a nightmare even at the moment. The instructions from my place and my union are clear – work from home until further down the line precisely to alleviate pressures on public transport, but I know what you mean about mood music, that's an undertow that is definitely there.
It's going to be awful tough, it really is. Actually it already is.
here's the guidance I got yesterday:
…staff who can work remotely from home should do so. In
addition to the public health risk, it is also acknowledged that the capacity of public transport … may not be adequate to accommodate all staff in making their way to work … consequently a reduced on on-site capacity is required.
3.	crocodileshoes - July 30, 2020
My experience similar. Can be hard to get public transport because it's at half capacity. What happens when students return? Very noticeably, there are no pensioners on trains, usually a high proportion of passengers. Anyone heard what is proposed in the line of increasing capacity/frequency?
Regarding the death of city centre businesses – why not open restaurants etc where people live? Papers have these features about : '10 great places to eat outdoors in Dublin' – and none of them is west of Smithfield. Over 200,000 people live in Tallaght, Lucan and Blanchardstown and the food website allthefood admits it can't find anywhere to write about in any of those places. Hospitality industry is going to have to be nimble; if people won't come to them, they'll have to go where people are.
Heard nothing about upping capacity, but how can this work otherwise?
And that's very true re Tallaght, Lucan and Blanchardstown.
Yes it already is. Easy to forget that when one is still working and on full pay. A colleague's husband was laid off and then taken back on the government scheme but paid nowt by the employer – the employer can top it up but they don't have to. This colleague is struggling financially and is of the view that the lockdown/close down approach has gone on too long. They can't see why everything isn't opening up again. Easy for me to think that that's rubbish but I'm not in their position. Hundreds of thousands of people unemployed – that's a major health risk too. Balancing risks is where we're at and where we'll be at for the foreseeable.
I suspect that that is precisely why they will keep people abhaile for the mean time if they can because it will keep numbers down and perhaps allows things to reopen a bit more easily.
5.	irishelectionliterature - July 30, 2020
On a wider level, Theatres, music venues and other places associated with the nightime economy are mostly still closed.
That has huge impact on employment in those industries and of course pubs, restaurants etc that people would go to if they were off to a show, gig and so on. Similar with Sports events and associated spending.
It really is a long way back to normality, if we ever get there.
rockroots - July 30, 2020
Indeed – a cinema I'm somewhat associated with has decided that city centre footfall is so low, presumed demand is so low, and admission numbers are so restricted that it's pointless reopening under the current circumstances. I can't blame them. My job there depends on access to the building and remains on indefinite furlough – that's ok, I have another job to fall back on for now, but many colleagues have absolutely no light at the end of the tunnel. Short of a successful mass-vaccination you'd have to imagine most such businesses will simply give up if this stretches beyond a year.
Friends opened a Cafe in town a few years ago. They have decided to close after giving it a go at Reopening. There was literally no business and given the place was small, the capacity was something like 6 people. They could have trundled along making a loss but couldn't see a time in the next year or two where they would make a profit. There were also terrified of a second wave and having to close again.
They are devastated.
This is genuinely part of the human cost.
6.	Gearóid Clár - July 30, 2020
Dublin city centre definitely isn't lived in, mainly just worked in and socialised in. Won't ever be the same as it was, I don't think.
I am living in London and the online discussions all seem the same as that.
Pre-work from home, my office was in the City and the missus was based near St James Park/Buckingham Palace area. Every second ground floor unit in both our areas is a Pret, Wasabi, Nero's Café, etc.
Most of our friends live in Zones 2 and outwards. Most of my team are priced out to Zone 3 and outwards. Our betters in Whitehall and Westminster are now telling us to return to offices because their owners have instructed them to do so. They're suddenly seeing that pricing almost all of London's inhabitants out of its central few square miles has a downside!
It'd be funny in a way if it wasn't so serious taht people are being forced back to workplaces.

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Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Wyoming. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Platte County drug rehabs.
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Each methadone clinic in Platte County has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.
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There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Platte County: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.
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Gugliotti is the former Chairman of the Board for Special Olympics Connecticut, and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Waterbury YMCA. An avid golfer, Joe is a member of the Country Club of Waterbury.
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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace SevenDigital.Client
{
    public class Biography
    {
        public string Text { get; set; }
    }
}


Hotel Restaurant Supply is a south Florida retailer specializing in equipment and other products for hotels and restaurants. They supply foodservice goods to a number of hotels nationwide and throughout the Caribbean, with annual sales of $9.2 million in 2013. In addition to product sales, they also offer restaurant design services, and have been in business since 2005.
The owner, Lee Rosenthal, originally approached us to design and develop an e-commerce enabled website to support their sales efforts. Our experience building restaurant supply websites was one of the reasons they selected NetBlazon. Together, we chose Miva Merchant for their e-commerce platform, because of its built-in capabilities, its ability to be expanded through custom modules, and the MySQL backend that would allow them to manage their catalog data through an ODBC connection.
Since the original launch in 2009, the Hotel Restaurant Supply website has gone through one redesign, and a second change in 2014 that kept the same look-and-feel, but was rebuilt on the Bootstrap 3 framework as a responsive website. The current design is optimized for computers, tablets, and smartphones with only a single Bootstrap-based framework. When we rebuilt the site using Bootstrap, the way the website appeared on laptops and desktops remained nearly identical. However, we optimized the layout and user interactions for smartphones and tablets to provide an improved experience on those mobile devices.
Rebuilding HotelRestaurantSupply.com using responsive website design (RWD) gave mobile customers a better experience, while still allowing desktop visitors the maximum features on their wider viewports. As a result, Hotel Restaurant Supply saw a 54.1% lift in mobile/tablet conversion rate and a 26.8% increase in mobile and tablet average order value.
Emails the discounted price to a customer upon request. The customer can click a link in the email to add the product to their shopping cart at the discounted price, or they can use a coupon code included in the email during the checkout process to receive the same price.
Alternatively, customers can create an account and validate it through an email process. Once the account has been validated, customers can log in to view all discounted prices.
This custom module allows Hotel Restaurant Supply to comply with the various restrictions imposed by their suppliers, while only adding a minimal hurdle between their customer base and their discounted pricing.
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local common = require('test_scripts/WebEngine/commonWebEngine')

--[[ Local Functions ]]
local expected = 1
local notExpected = 0

--[[ Local Functions ]]
local function setAppProperties(pAppId, pEnabled)
  local webAppProperties = {
    nicknames = { "Test Web Application_" .. pAppId },
    policyAppID = "000000" .. pAppId,
    enabled = pEnabled,
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  common.setAppProperties(webAppProperties)
end

local function start(pAppID, pTimes, pExpNumOfApps)
  local policyAppID = "000000" .. tostring(pAppID)
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  common.start()
end

-- [[ Scenario ]]
common.Title("Preconditions")
common.Step("Clean environment", common.preconditions)
common.Step("Start SDL, HMI, connect regular mobile, start Session", common.start)

common.Title("Test")
common.Step("SetAppProperties request for policyAppID1: enabled = false", setAppProperties, { 1, false })
common.Step("IgnitionOff", common.ignitionOff)
common.Step("UpdateAppList on start: policyAppID1", start, { 1, notExpected})

common.Step("SetAppProperties request for policyAppID1: modified enabled from false to true", setAppProperties, { 1, true })
common.Step("IgnitionOff", common.ignitionOff)
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common.Step("SetAppProperties request for policyAppID2:  enabled = false", setAppProperties, { 2, false })
common.Step("IgnitionOff", common.ignitionOff)
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common.Title("Postconditions")
common.Step("Stop SDL", common.postconditions)


I think the most difficult thing on this test, for me, was the memorization of all the cellular respiration and photosynthesis stuff. Partly because there's a lot of memorization involved, and partly because of having to differentiate between the two. Had to keep reminding myself..
Actually, I was thinking more along the lines that I am a plant, and therefor find it difficult to think of my natural processes in terms of thykaloid membraines and ATP.
If you ever need study help, let me know. Yey for metabolism~!
Thanks. (^*^) Will see.. I think I did okay on this one. There were some questions weren't sure about though, involving all the little things moving between each stage of the cycles.


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Sit-com Shortlist
Posted by Ian Symes	on 30th December 2003, 20:48
Auntie Beeb has announced the interim results of its Britain's Best Sitcom vote. Phase One is over, and a shortlist of fifty shows has been made. These will be counted down in a three-hour special on BBC TWO on Saturday, January 10th, which will be hosted by Jonathan Ross. Then, the top ten programmes will each be given their own little documentary, and the public will use this to decide on their vote for the best sit-com of all time.
You know the deal. It's like Great Britons and The Big Read . But with sit-coms. It's either a fascinating and memory-jogging televisual debate, or an excuse to fill up a load of Saturday nights with rather cheap telly. You can guarantee that there'll be something annoying said about every programme featurred, and one of the celebrity documentarians is David pissing Dickinson.
The Top 50 list is not yet on BBCi, for some reason, so here it is:
'Allo 'Allo
Drop The Dead Donkey
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Goodnight Sweetheart
Hi-De-Hi!
I'm Alan Partridge
It Ain't Half Hot Mum
The League Of Gentlemen
The Likely Lads (and Whatever Happened to…)
Men Behaving Badly
Open All Hours
Phoenix Nights
Rab C Nesbitt
The Royle Family
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Till Death Us Do Part
To The Manor Born
2 Point 4 Children
Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister
My Family ? Fuck off. If you're after more Dwarf y connections, we could mention that Chris Barrie has been in Blackadder and The Young Ones (as has Norman Lovett), Robert Llewellyn was in an episode of Bottom , and Ab Fab 's Jane Horrocks played Nirvana Crane in Holoship . And I'm sure there's a shitload more connections, feel free to point them out below. Quite why Waiting For God has got it's own entry is beyond me; it's just a Series I episode.
It was fairly inevitable, and rather pleasing, that Red Dwarf has made it to the Top 50, but don't hold out much hope of it being in the Top Ten. It's rather a culty show, after all, and I can't see the type of people who vote on these types of things choosing it over Only Fools and Horses , Fawlty Towers , Dad's Army , Blackadder and, sigh, The Office . Although, riddle me this… The last two episodes of The Office were watched by 6.5 million people and 5.5 million people respectively. However, both Series VII and VIII of Red Dwarf kicked off with over eight million viewers, despite being on the supposed minority channel BBC TWO, and without a quarter of the advertising and hype given to The Office . YOU CAN'T ARGUE WITH FACTS.
"Your writing style is terrible." - Bluebell, Official Webboard


Leonard is a small kid with a giant imagination. When he moves from the city to the country, he has a problem to solve: where can he find new friends? Join him as he searches everywhere he can think of, from outer space to his sister's tea party. Squish bugs in the forest, go on safari, and meet some fantastic fish (but look out for the whale). Will Leonard ever find what he's looking for?


AECOM and Mainzeal provided CHH with the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) production facility, which included an 18MW waste wood steam boiler for steam production for 4 major operating plants.
The heat plant operated on dry wood waste (saw dust and hogged LVL), wood bark (ex log debarking plant) and green waste (ex log peeling line – cores and green veneer). The plant consisted of a dry waste silo and a 'live' wood waste floor that pushed the collected material, blended the two waste streams together for then burning in the boiler.
AECOM were responsible for Client liaison, performance tender specification, site layout drawings, bid evaluation, negotiation and recommendation, contract preparation and award, document reviews and site observation. AECOM designed the heat plant foundation, civil geotechnical ground works and electrical distribution.


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Leading the Way | Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C
North Carolina PAs leading the way for future PAs through education.
Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MHS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program at Duke University. Jacqueline grew up in Tracys Landing, Maryland, a rural tobacco farming town with a population of about 1300 people. She attended undergrad at the "wild and wonderful" West Virginia University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in speech pathology and audiology in 1985.
Jacqueline was working at a small community hospital when the psychiatrist she worked with suggested she consider medical school or becoming a PA. He introduced her to Joseph, a PA in the ER whom Jacqueline had always admired due to his passion for teaching students and his interactions with patients. After meeting Joseph, Jacqueline was hooked on the idea of becoming a PA and reached out to George Washington University to learn more about their program and the profession. She was impressed by the amount of time the program director spent talking with her, answering questions, and following up by sending her information in the mail. Jacqueline applied to and attended the GWU PA Program and graduated in 1994, when it was still a bachelors program. She then went on to receive a Master of Science in Health Science from GWU a few years later.
Jacqueline has always "been interested in education and was first inspired by (her) fourth grade teacher who pushed for education excellence and equity." She, along with Jacqueline's zoology teacher, were caring teachers and advocates, profoundly impacting Jacqueline's own educational journey. As a PA student, Jacqueline was "impressed and inspired" by the GWU PA Program faculty and their involvement in the profession. She became involved in various aspects of education and advocacy as a student and, after graduation, Jacqueline served as an adjunct instructor to help teach clinical assessment and support admission efforts.
Jacqueline got involved in the PA profession as an educator to "improve the opportunities and lives of others" and became the Program Director at Duke in 2018. When asked what her favorite aspects of the role are, she shares:
I enjoy many things about this role including being at the table and networking across the institutions advocating for the PA Program and for PAs. I enjoy leading the program in a way that challenges norms in order to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, innovation, and inclusion and seeing the benefits of these efforts. There are so many things that I love about my role, but none more than working with the faculty, staff, and students that I try my best to dutifully serve every day. While serving as a PD is a huge responsibility and can be a very challenging role, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve in this manner. Seeing the absolute transformation of students from matriculation through graduation is just heartwarming. Likewise, working with and learning from the faculty and staff who are so committed to excellence and who have such a passion for education is the best thing ever. While the past 18 months dealing with COVID, racial reckoning, and so many other events have been the most challenging of my career, the manner and grace in which our team of faculty, staff, and students navigated this time, I believe will go down as the proudest and most amazing accomplishments of my time as a PA educator and Program director.
Education, leadership, service, and advocacy have always been important to Jacqueline. She has been an active member of her PA state academy since becoming a PA and served on the board of directors of the DC Academy of PAs for 13 years. After joining the Duke PA Program faculty in 2015, Jacqueline joined NCAPA and believes that "membership is vital to the success of NCAPA and to PAs in the state of NC and to the PA profession. In order for the NCAPA to support the needs of PAs and advocate for optimum PA practice regulations in the state, they need the advocacy, knowledge and skills of PAs, as well as the financial and human capital of membership to do the work." She hopes that PAs in North Carolina "continue to be able to practice at the top of their license and in a manner in which their work is reimbursed, compensated fairly, and valued and acknowledged, especially at the state level." She also would like to see PAs have more direct regulation of PA practice in the state.
Graduation ceremony for the Duke Physician Assistant Program class of 2021 at Duke Chapel
Jacqueline loves being a PA, stating that "next to marrying (her) husband, becoming a PA was the best decision (she) ever made." Her husband is on the faculty at GWU, so they maintain residences in both Maryland and Durham. She has been impressed with Durham, realizing that it is a "much more artsy and foody town" than she was expecting, prior to her arrival six years ago. And though Jacqueline is not currently practicing, she has experience practicing in pediatrics, family practice, infectious disease, and forensics. Her passion is working in underserved communities and she plans to begin seeing patients at the TROSA Clinic in Durham this fall. She shares:
At the root of why I became involved in the profession as an educator has been to improve the opportunities and lives of others. My passion and personal mission has always been and will always be to engage in activities to improve access to education and healthcare to rural and underserved communities, and populations that have been marginalized and historically excluded. As a woman of color, from a rural and underserved area, this speaks to the heart of who I am, and the purposeful life I pledged to lead.
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The end of the academic year is bittersweet. We say goodbye to our graduating students that just two years ago were simply names on applications but now are like family that have blossomed at Fuqua and are heading off to accomplish great things. It is also a time when the pace slows and we can reflect on all that we have accomplished.
The drumbeat of the year is driven by our student programs which engage students from across sectors, interest areas and career goals.
We kicked off the year with more than 10% of the first-year class participating in a new program called the Social Impact Starting Line, a boot camp to think about their passions and skills and map their Fuqua social impact journey. Throughout the year, nearly 200 students participated in CASE courses to learn about impact investing, social entrepreneurship and work with clients around the world. Our Pop-Up workshops covered trending topics including design thinking, storytelling and launching a social venture.
Our financial aid programs supported 3 new CASE Scholars (read about Nikki, Chris, and Hilary); awarded more than $70,000 to students interning with organizations such as Aspire Public Schools, LifeNet International, USAID, and more; provided loan assistance to alumni working in non-profit and government careers (over $1.8m awarded to date); and helped launch a new student social venture. That student, Anne Steptoe, began with a seed of an idea to match pre-medical students with primary care physicians in underserved communities for a 2-year fellowship program and since winning the CASE Launch Pad, has built a team, partners, funding and is planning to launch MedServe this summer!
Through our events and programs, we engaged hundreds of students. 230+ first year students participated in our 12th annual Day in Durham. 56 students are serving on the boards of 23 local nonprofits through Fuqua on Board. 18 second-year students are working closely with us through the CASE and CASE i3 Fellowship programs. And hundreds more attended our speaker events throughout the year including the Sustainable Business and Social Impact (SBSI) conference keynotes: Rose Marcario, CEO of Patagonia, and Barbara P. Bush, CEO of Global Health Corps; as well as Nick O'Donohoe, Big Society Capital and the Gates Foundation; Sasha Dichter, Acumen Fund; Darren Walker, Ford Foundation, and many more.
At CASE we translate theory into practice, helping practitioners more effectively create and scale impact. In that vein, a major effort this year has been the development of CASE's new online learning series, beginning with the 9-module Smart Impact Capital to address common pitfalls of impact entrepreneurs seeking investment capital. These action-oriented, rigorous, online tools were beta tested by 250+ entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, and intermediaries from over 10 countries. The results were fantastic, including such feedback as: "Better tools to upgrade our language and approach, strategy, and communication to investors. Revolutionary!" We're excited to continue this work in the year to come.
Our Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator at Duke (SEAD) team has done incredible work this year – they selected our 3rd cohort of social entrepreneurs to bring the total to 25 organizations working in healthcare delivery, financing, workforce training, and product/technology innovation. The team ran the 4th annual SEAD Summit and Symposium, the Zika Innovation Challenge, and launched programming in East Africa including site visits with SEAD innovators, impact investor workshops, a policy roundtable, a Health Hackathon, and much more.
Nearly 100% of the SEAD innovators report being satisfied or very satisfied with our program and all are thrilled with the peer network that SEAD has provided to support their work. In addition to the millions of beneficiaries that they have been able to serve, our innovators reported raising over $29 million in 2013 and 2014 while in our program (we are currently collecting the 2015 data).
The CASE Initiative on Impact Investing (CASE i3) continues to lead the field of impact investing. In addition to the work on the Smart Impact Capital online modules, the CASE i3 team continues to work with the White House to track $1.5B in impact investing commitments and partnered with Pacific Community Ventures on researching the Annie E. Casey Foundation's social investment program. And, building on our research partnership with B Lab, CASE i3 has now launched a new LinkedIn group for academics/researchers to facilitate high quality research, data and connections related to impact investing.
We continued to grow our popular CASE Chat video series with insights from John Goldstein (Imprint Capital Advisors), Mike MacHarg (MercyCorps and Simpa Networks), Maya Chorengel (Elevar Equity), Melissa Bradley (New Capitalist), Alden Zecha (Sproxil), David Ferguson (USAID), Nick O'Donohoe (Big Society Capital), and Sasha Dichter (Acumen Fund). Watch them all here!
Of course, none of this is possible without an amazing team and partners. This year, we continued to build our internal team – welcoming Robyn Fehrman as our new Director of Programs and Alden Zecha as our first CASE Executive in Residence. We also announced the re-launch of our CASE Advisory Council and new members for our CASE i3 Advisory Council. These leaders include senior executives from the Acumen Fund, Ashoka, B Lab, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Calvert Foundation, GuideStar, Habitat for Humanity International, Morgan Stanley, Virgin Unite, and more.
We're grateful to have such outstanding leaders helping us shape the path for CASE as we continue to strive for audacious goals – preparing leaders and organizations to change the world.


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Northeastern University's Answer to Food Insecurity – A Community Fridge
Danny Stein
This Elul, what comes to mind as I think about my own growth and what empowers me towards religious action is the work of Northeastern University's Community Fridge.
Lynn S. Denton
This is not going to be a sad story, I promise.
The Honey Bee and the Apple Tree: A Rosh Hashanah Story
A Conversation with Author Rabbi Joseph. B. Meszler on his new book.
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On Saturday morning, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, resulting in the death of more than 1400 people and thousands more injured.
The URJ Reflection Project: Go Deeper on "The Spiritual"
Rabbi Esther L. Lederman
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As part of the URJ Reflection Project, a new set of offerings and experiences for the High Holidays in a time of social distance, we've also developed three short essays that allow you to go deeper into the essence of Jewish wisdom that grounds these rituals.
A Charlottesville Rabbi Reflects on the Infamous Hate Rally and Its Aftermath
Rabbi Tom Gutherz
Many white Jews were raised to believe that America was a kind of promised land, where mass public demonstrations of hatred towards Jews was a thing of the past. Then came August 12, 2017, the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA.
Addressing Antisemitism While Keeping Our Eyes on Collective Freedom and Racial Justice
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More than a year after the murder of George Floyd, as we continue to manage the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increased antisemitism, I fear that white Jews are beginning to lose steam and the ability to continue to engage in antiracism work is beginning to wane.
Standing with our Muslim Family
From Anti-Semite to Bridge Builder
Read about Imam Abdullah Antepli, a Turkish-born cleric whose odyssey took him from anti-Semite to Jewish-Muslim bridge builder.
Celebrating Emancipation Day
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Art School Bullies
Hailing from Hobart, Tasmania, Art School Bullies are an Alternative rock band consisting of Aleks Folvig (vocals, guitar), Hamish Jetson (bass), Hamish Collidge (guitar) and Jonathan Dieckfoss (drums). Blending melodic riffs and kinetic rhythms with soulful vocals and reflective lyrics, the band is most in the element together on stage. Early 2015 saw Art School Bullies release their debut EP "Even Duct Tape Can't Fix This", followed by a second EP "Dog Years" in 2016. Together with their building audience, the band has cultivated an energetic and electric live performance that's not to be missed.
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Best Automatic Paintball Guns – Reviews, Features, And Buying Guide
Are you tired of playing at the same speed and want to step up your game? Get yourself an automatic paintball gun to take the front on the battlefield. All you have to do is choose from the best gun you can get from the market. For this, you need to consider different factors while searching for a perfect gun, including what you want from the electric paintball brand, the type of game you want to play, and the level of player you are
It's not unusual for someone to get confused by the variety of markers. The fact that there are so many of them makes it harder for players to find the right one. But if you're looking for an automatic paintball gun, you've come to the right place! What follows is a list of four of the best markers that are capable of shooting in full auto. Keep in mind some of these may need a slight upgrade in order to be considered fully automatic.
Comparison Chart For Top Electronic Paintball Guns
DYE Proto Rize MaXXed Beginner to Pro Very High View On Amazon
Dye Proto Rail Paintball Gun Beginner to Pro Very High View On Amazon
Dye M2 Paintball Marker Beginner to Pro Very High View On Amazon
Azodin Blitz 3 Paintball Gun Intermediate to Pro High View On Amazon
Tippmann A-5 Paintball Gune Intermediate to Pro Very High View On Amazon
Tippmann 98 Custom Paintball Gun Beginner to Pro Medium View On Amazon
US Army Alpha Elite Paintball Gun Intermediate to Pro High View On Amazon
Mini GS Empire Paintball Marker Beginner to Pro Medium View On Amazon
D3FY Sports D3S Paintball Gun Beginner to Pro Medium View On Amazon
9 Great Automatic Paintball Guns Top Review
1. DYE Proto Rize MaXXed – Automatic
Our pick of the best Automatice paintball marker, Dye Proto Rize MaXXed, is designed for tournaments. Thanks to the hourglass grip, four shooting modes, and an adjustable clamping neck, the Rize MaXXed is handheld throughout the game. The adhesive handles are also resistant and offer protection for the marker's electronic part and its battery. The marker is light but strong because of its aluminum construction. The two-piece barrel is 14 inches in size, which can be replaced without hassle if it isn't the right size for you. The Rize MaXXed also has an additional on/off function for air travel, ensuring its safety.
Power and Shooting Accuracy
Rize MaXXed is extremely accurate and is known for its ability to shoot straight. Accuracy is given by the two-part main DYE Precision, which can be found in the DYE brand brands. Rize MaXXed also has stable porting to make images consistent and accurate. The bullet speed can be between 200 and 300, which gives you enough to catch an unprepared opponent. The Rize MaXXed uses a closed-coil DYE design, which gives it a low 140psi, allowing you to maintain your aerial battle during battle. Rize also has an eyepiece built-in in the marker to help you aim at your target with accuracy and make sure that you have no reason for the paintball gun to miss bull's eye.
Extremely quiet, it keeps your position hidden in the field
Affordable, especially for automatic paintball markers
Airports allow you to travel with it
Comes with four tournament shooting modes
The battery included in the package will not take you into battle. You will need to replace it immediately
All in all, however, it's a great piece of gear, especially for beginners!
2. Dye Proto Rail – Automatic
If you're looking for the best automatic marker, you might want to check this one out. The Proto Rail is the most highly rated product on this list, which is why it's at the very top. It'll amaze you with both its speed and firing capabilities. But that's not all it has to offer. Read about its pros and cons to get an idea of how it'd be like to own it!
Matching single piece barrel
Hyper in line air regulator
Anti chop eye system with composite eye plate
150psi operating pressure with boost technology
LED program control
Adjustable dual durometer trigger sensitivity and rate of fire
Lightest product on the list
Capable of shooting up to 18 balls per second
It features the Ultralite Ergonomic Frame, that is, the well-known hourglass design
It uses a lot of air
Batteries don't last very long
3. Dye M2 – Automatic
DYE M2 is arguably one of the greatest designed automatic paintball guns you can get and thus ranks second for the best electric brand. M2 is equipped with a third-generation DYE eyepiece, making it 60% stronger than before. The eye tube ensures that the barrel is clean before releasing the next ball, which prevents you from cutting the paintballs. The gas line is designed to pass through the frame and block it.
The Dye M2 comes with a wireless connection between the frame and the body, a magnetic tripper, and a lightweight body with 45 hours. With the 5-way joystick, programming the M2 is easier than ever. M2 also has DYE adhesive grips.
Power and Shooting Accuracy:
M2 has enough power to last around 8,000 rounds or more than three days of heavy use, ensuring the battery gets into combat. The battery on which the gun operates is rechargeable, which means you don't have to worry about changing batteries in the middle of the battlefield. The barrel is designed to ensure accuracy and keep the shot straight. M2 is manufactured, considering that its quality is better than any other gun.
M2 also has four tournament-level shooting modes, giving you just the right amount of strength to compete on the battlefield. The magnetic trigger also ensures that shooting is easier than ever, so pulling is easy and simple.
Gas-through handle that keeps the line out of reach
Third generation eyepiece, which prevents you from cutting the balls
Wireless connection between frame and body
Rechargeable battery that saves on battery purchases and can be charged with a micro USB cable
Four tournament shooting modes with LED circuit
The battery does not charge quickly, and it may take up to 7 hours to charge completely
4. Azodin Blitz 3 – Automatic
Azodin Blitz 3 is an efficient design that keeps all pipes, fittings, and pieces out of the way. With all the accessories out of the way, you are a thinner target, harder to hit and see, and gives you a better viewing angle. It has an elegant design with a durable composite frame reinforced with nylon, thanks to which it is resistant to all the wear and tear that can occur on the battlefield.
The Blitz was designed to perform well in all weather conditions and not bend under pressure as you fell on it. The Blitz 3, weighing in at 2.03lbs, was manufactured to be 15 percent lighter than its predecessor. However, due to the way the body was made, all excess material was removed, leaving you with a durable brand that is also extremely light.
Blitz uses a 20oz CO2 tank to give you all the power you need to be competitive. Although considered more of a starting automatic paintball marker, Blitz will continue to do its job in battle. Thanks to the low-pressure in-line regulator, Blitz is gas efficient and ensures that you won't blow out CO2 quickly. The Blitz comes with a standard 200-round spring-loaded magazine. Since all fittings are hidden, it will be easier to aim at your opponent, and only the hopper can potentially enter your field of view.
Budget-friendly: Blitz is cheaper than other electronic markers
Lightweight and strong, therefore easily transportable and durable
Good choice for beginners if you have just started learning paintbal
Low-pressure in-line regulator for efficient use of gas
Easy to use with efficient design
Not ideal for more advanced players
5. Tippmann A-5 – Semi-Automatic
And last but not least, the A-5 is the perfect marker for both beginners and seasoned players. But don't take our word for it – check it out for yourself! The link we provide below will bring you to the proper page so you can get the gun with the necessary upgrades to be full auto.
Cyclone Feed System can Fire 15 balls per second without batteries
Can be field stripped in less than 60 seconds without tools
Enhanced ergonomics with a longer front grip, lighter weight body and easier to Remove push pins
It uses the same air pressure to both load and shoot paintballs
You can shoot up to 17 balls per second
Pretty fast piece of equipment
It is heavy
Accuracy drops on targets that are 40 feet away
All in all, however, it's quite an impressive paintball. You can also read a more in-depth Tippmann A5 Review if this is the marker you are looking for!
6. Tippmann 98 Custom – Semi-Automatic
Includes the TIPPMANN 98 Custom and maintenance pack
8 1/2″ Quick-thread anodized barrel; semi-automatic, .68 caliber receiver with open bolt blow back
All aluminum die-cast receiver for durability with quick-release feeder elbow and removable front grip to accept expansion chamber & vertical tanks
Fully customizable to enhance performance; 200 round hopper; fully compatible for CO2, compressed air or nitrogen
It's very customizable and made of high-quality materials
Second lightest product on this list
It has a 150 feet effective range
It can shoot up to 8 balls per second
The response trigger allows you to fire in full-auto mode without using batteries.
It's a relatively slow model
Many players don't like the way it looks
7. US Army Alpha Elite – Semi-Automatic
The Alpha Elite is one of Tippmann's best models, especially for those getting to know the game. It's both very reliable and quite fast. And if you invest in an E-grip, it can be even faster.
Realistic tactical look
M-16 Style Collapsible Stock, Shroud, Carry Handle & Magazine
All Aluminum receiver
Tippmann's proven inline bolt system
Designed to imitate the M-16 assault rifle
Features a very handy 6-point adjustable lever
Firing rate of up to 12 paintballs per second
Equipped with a magazine that has a built-in storage for tools
Heaviest gun on the list
Requires modifications in order to function at its best
But if it's not of great importance to you, you'll love this marker!
8. Mini GS Empire – Automatic
Empire Mini GS is an affordable high-performance automatic paintball brand. It is designed to allow direct air transfer to prevent any external air pipes and ensure that everything is efficient. The Mini GS also has built-in eyelets that prevent you from cutting balls on the battlefield. The ASA vent regulator also saves gas and prevents unnecessary waste when removing the tank after playing.
Designed with easy insertion of the Redline OLED card, which allows you to access without changing the front handle. The Mini GS is not the easiest weapon to clean and may need to be repaired by a specialist. The design also includes a fully wrapped rubber front handle, which creates a secure grip and protects you from paint and other elements.
The Mini GS has several adjustable shooting modes, including PSP and MILL, which allow you to be ready for the tournament. Its pressure controlled disc motor is the reason behind its excellent performance as an automatic paintball marker. The Mini GS utilizes HPA instead of CO2.
In case you are thinking about using CO2, you will likely destroy the electronic branding. The Mini GS also has a high performance, which ensures precision and high speed with the right controller. Although the mini is a small electric paintball marker, it has a real shot after the shot. However, it doesn't have the same strength as other brands.
Has precision with a broken beam to prevent the ball from being cut
Multiple tournament modes to prepare you for any battle
Purge the ASA controller to protect the HPA container
Disc motor with controlled pressure
It's not as fast as other automatic paintball guns, but it's a smaller gauge
9. D3FY Sports – Automatic
D3FY Sports D3FY is designed to function as a superior automatic paintball marker without being heavy on your pocket. The D3FY comes with an LED screen that displays the control menu, the eye system's status, and the remaining battery life. The eye system is an anti-mowing system that ensures that you won't mow any paintballs while shooting.
The F2 screw motor is equipped with a one-piece coil and regulator, which provides effective working pressures. The D3FY comes with a 14-inch main and standard charger. The D3FY is a lightweight weapon, but it's built so that it will last despite its small size.
D3FY Sports The D3S has four tournament shooting modes, including semi-automatic, fully automatic, PSP ramp, and three shots, but the weapon has a total of 11 shooting modes. The F2 screw motor gives you the firepower you need to get your opponent out.
This paintball marker has working pressures of 150 to 160 psi. While the D3S comes with a standard charger, it is more efficient with an electronic charger. The weapon works best with HPA, and CO2 should not be used with it. The D3FY is known to be accurate with a direct shot and has a high level of consistency.
It has an anti-shredding system
A low-pressure operation for gas conversion
Four tournament shooting modes including semi-electric, fully electric, PSP ramp, and three shots
Works like a top automatic paintball brand without a high price tag
Easy-to-read LED screen offering control menus, eye conditions, and battery life
It requires more air to be filled in than other automatic paintball markers on the market
Things to Consider When Buying A top Electronic Paintball Gun
Electronic tags are faster when shooting and have various shooting options, so viewing them can be amazing. The kind of brand you want as a casual and novice player won't be the same kind of skillful gun you need as a more advanced player. Before buying an automatic gun, you need to know what you are looking for in the paintball gun. Moving forward, let's go through its different types first.
Different Types of Paintball Guns:
When you are in the market, you need to make sure that the type of paintball you are buying is suitable for you to play. Keeping in mind the type of paintball game you love to play and the style of your game, the branding you need will vary between three basic types:
1. Pump Paintball Guns
Pump guns work with the player's hand pump. The gun requires more focus and precision to play with.
2. Mechanical Paintball Guns
The innovation design of mechanical guns is perfect for better realistic battle experience. Ideal for playing scenarios, mechanical weapons mimic real weapons with live ammunition.
3. Automatic (Electronic) Paintball Guns
Automatic paintball guns, or as we call them electronic paintball guns, operate on a battery. They have maximum speed and great firepower. People who love to play paintball with speedball will need an electric gun to play.
We have covered our list of 10 Best Paintball Guns that include top picks from all 3 of these paintball marker types as well!
How an Automatic Paintball Gun Works:
An electric paintball gun has some similarities to a mechanical marker, but it also has many differences.
Automatic paintball guns use a battery-powered circuit to activate the solenoids, allowing them to fire from a paintball gun. Start by pressing the trigger, which tells the circuit board to fire. Before the battle, you need to make sure the batteries are charged.
Electric paintball markers have a choice of different shooting modes that allow users to change the number of shots fired and the speed. Since the paintball guns are designed to be programmable, you can adjust the number of shots each time the shutter button is pressed, allowing you to switch to auto mode.
However, the type of model used depends on the rules of the field. Like mechanical weapons, electronic paintball guns rely on HPA to act as firepower, but due to the electric gauge's small size, you are more likely to hold air.
Automatic Paintball Gun – Is That The Marker for You?
You will find more than one type of paintball gun in the market based on different paintball games being played worldwide. If you are more interested in playing a simulated military game, the electric tag is not the right choice for you. If you play speedball, this is what you need.
Electric paintball guns allow you to program the shooting speed, which is necessary for speedball. Leagues arranging neck to neck battles for paintball guns often count the number of balls fired per second in the regulation. Such guns are programmed into your electronic marker circuit. They can also be used in a forest ball, but they provide a different feel than a mechanical marker during play.
Pros And Cons of Electronic Paintball Markers:
Automatic paintball gun comes with several other advantages as compared to other types of brands, including:
Firepower Speed: With automatically programmable shooting modes, you can shoot at full speed.
No Weight: Electric paintball markers are generally smaller and lighter than mechanical markers.
Light on Pocket: Due to their smaller size, electric paintball markers operate at lower pressure, offering more shots per tank.
Easy-to-Operate Shutter: Pressing the shutter button is as easy as clicking the mouse on a computer.
As with all markers, these paintballs comes with several other disadvantages to use as an electric paintball marker:
Heavy on Pocket: Electronic markers have more technology inside, so purchasing them is more expensive than mechanical markers.
Repairing is a Mess: If something happens that your electric paintball marker breaks or breaks, there's a good chance, you will have to find someone to get it repaired by a professional before you can do it yourself.
Power Cells: Discharging batteries exposes you to the risk of losing power in the middle of a battle if they are not sufficiently charged.
Maintenance of Top Automatic Paintball Guns
Part of a good paintball gun owner is making sure that you take good care of your marker. Maintaining a self-contained automatic marker can vary, so you should first read the manual that came with it.
Standard maintenance of an automatic paintball marker usually consists of regular cleaning and lubrication of the gun with oil or grease. The firearm must be cleaned after each use to ensure it is in the correct order. Sometimes, replacing the O-ring becomes necessary. Due to the electronic component of the brand, its disassembly is not direct. The manual should explain how to break down a particular brand.
Finally, What's Our Take on Best Automatic Paintballs?
When trying to figure out which is the best automatic paintball gun for you, you should consider several factors. First, you need to evaluate your skill level, experience, and how often you expect to play paintball. If you don't play often, you can use one of the starter paintball electric weapons, like Blitz 3. If you're serious about playing, you'll need something more powerful, like DYE Proto Rize MaXXed. DYE paintball markers are generally reliable and won't let you down.
Make sure you have the best electric paintball brand for you, no matter what style you enjoy playing.
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Patrick T. Keohane (1870 – 4 December 1939) was an Irish politician. He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann from 1938 to 1939. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 2nd Seanad on 10 May 1938 to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Douglas Hyde as President of Ireland. He was again nominated to the 3rd Seanad in August 1938. He died in office in 1939 and Laurence O'Neill was nominated to fill the vacancy.

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AC/DC 'Highway to Hell' Songs – Worst to Best
Albert Productions
'Highway to Hell' is one of AC/DC's greatest albums -- and by natural extension one of hard rock's greatest records as well. The group's first platinum-seller in America, it consolidated their reputation as major stars and set the stage for total global domination in the years ahead. All this happened in spite of singer Bon Scott's tragic demise, less than a year after 'Highway' was released.
We will now attempt to rank the 10 songs on this album from "worst" to best. But perhaps even more so than with our recent countdown of Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning' tracks, it would be more accurate to say we're ranking these AC/DC classics from great to greatest. Be sure to pick your own favorite 'Highway to Hell' song in the poll below once you've read our choices.
'Girls Got Rhythm'
Since time immemorial, record labels have asked their artists to sequence the prospective "big hit single" second in their albums' track-listing; and this practice speaks volumes about the surprising relative MEH-ness of 'Girls Got Rhythm,' which failed both as a single and at the lofty goal of becoming a lasting AC/DC favorite (except in the opinion of our Editor in Chief, and the three dudes who will swear it is a classic in the comments below).
'Get it Hot'
Don't get us wrong, 'Get it Hot' is a tight little number -- but the operative word here is "little." It's the kind of retro rock and roll bash AC/DC could churn out in their sleep: appealing enough while it lasts, but ultimately leaving less than a titanic impression on the listener, especially compared to most of its fellow 'Highway to Hell' songs.
'Love Hungry Man'
Bon Scott's tongue-in-cheek tough-guy poetry and naturally lewd delivery actually mask the fact that 'Love Hungry Man' is one of AC/DC's most romantic songs. (Well, relatively speaking — come on, work with us here!) More importantly, the tune is also distinctly melodic and damn infectious — an underrated gem, to be sure.
'Night Prowler'
A song that's had its reputation unfairly soiled by tragic circumstances beyond anyone's control (namely a very tenuous association with serial killer Richard Ramirez), 'Night Prowler' will never challenge 'She's Got the Jack' or other, better known (and, frankly, just better) slow blues rockers in the AC/DC catalog. But it's still a bad-ass tune!
'Shot Down in Flames'
There's something about 'Shot Down in Flames' that harks back to AC/DC's short-lived glam rock roots — particularly, nostalgic relics such as 'Little Lover' and 'Can I Sit Next to You Girl.' But, thanks to some electrifying Angus fretwork, 'Shot Down' easily updates those trace elements with the band's bruising hard rock crunch, and became a live favorite during the 'Highway to Hell' tour.
'If You Want Blood (You've Got It)'
AC/DC came up with such an awesome title for their seminal first live album, that they simply had to write a new song around it for 'Highway to Hell.' That song is of course the kinetic 'If You Want Blood (You've Got It)' -- which fulfills every qualification for a bona fide AC/DC concert staple, yet has curiously received only very rare public airings over the years.
'Beating Around the Bush'
One gets the feeling that the always breathtaking 'Beating Around the Bush' was AC/DC's way of letting it all hang out, after spending the first half of 'Highway to Hell' gamely working with producer "Mutt" Lange's to achieve their maximum hit album potential. Or maybe not — it's hard to think straight when one's head is bobbing and banging so frenetically to this tune's agile licks and walloping riffs.
'Walk All Over You'
Another trademark warped Bon Scott "love" song, 'Walk All Over You' is introduced by perhaps the most ominous chord sequence in AC/DC's entire discography (backed by Phil Rudd's spot-on drum punctuations); then it accelerates down that ol' 'Highway to Hell' and never looks back. By the time it does stop for a gas some five minutes later, the song has taught an absolute master class in rock and roll tension and release.
'Touch Too Much'
Everything AC/DC hoped to gain from "Mutt" Lange's reputed "golden touch" was arguably crystallized in the spectacular 'Touch Too Much,' which showcased the circumspect sonic adjustments that the producer brought to the table (vocals up front in the mix, clearer instrumental separation) while keeping the band's fundamental hard rock hallmarks intact. On top of all that, 'Touch Too Much' contains some of Bon's best ever lyrics.
'Highway to Hell'
Sometimes you can't argue with sheer numbers: 'Highway to Hell's' title track is simply one of the most universal, iconic and beloved songs in classic rock history. As musically uncomplicated as it is clever of lyric, the song is basically irresistible from its very first, ringing power chords, and has been played at virtually every AC/DC concert in the decades since it was released. The bottom line is 'Highway to Hell' never gets old, and remains one of AC/DC's calling cards.
What's YOUR Favorite 'Highway to Hell' Song?
Next: How AC/DC Recorded 'Highway to Hell'
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Conecuh County (/kəˈnɛkə/) is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census the population was 13,228. Its county seat is Evergreen. Its name is believed to be derived from a Creek Indian term meaning "land of cane."
During the American Revolutionary War, the Upper Creek chief Alexander McGillivray, whose father was Scottish, allied his tribe with the British, hoping they could stop colonial Americans from encroaching on Creek land. Commissioned a British colonel, McGillivray named Jean-Antoine Le Clerc, a French adventurer who lived with the Creeks for 20 years, as the war chief to lead the Creek warriors.
Conecuh County was established by Alabama on February 13, 1818. Some of its territory was taken in 1868 by the Republican state legislature during the Reconstruction era to establish Escambia County. Located in the coastal plain, 19th century Conecuh County was an area of plantations and cotton cultivation, and it is still quite rural today. Thousands of African American residents left in the 1940s, during the Second Great Migration, mostly for industrial regions in the major cities.
In September 1979, the county was declared a disaster area, due to damage caused by Hurricane Frederic.
Conecuh County was mentioned as the birthplace of Theodore Bagwell in the television series Prison Break.
Conecuh is a swing county in presidential elections; since 1972 it has voted for both parties an equal number of times.
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Q: How can I show a gui window with python on Mac I want to know how I can show a simple gui window and open a link to google.com with python on MacOS.
Does somebody know how to do this ?
Thank you for answers

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News Nov 13, 2018 | Original story from the Francis Crick Institute
Immune cells called Gamma Delta T cells can act independently to identify and kill cancer cells, defying the conventional view of the immune system, reveals new research from the Francis Crick Institute and King's College London.
The study, published in Nature Immunology, reveals that Gamma Delta T cells possess a unique two-pronged device, allowing them to double-check whether the body's cells are healthy or dangerous before deciding whether to kill them. Moreover, they can do this without relying on 'authorisation' from other immune signals.
"These maverick immune cells act as judge, jury and executioner, identifying and killing potentially dangerous cells in the body," says Professor Adrian Hayday, whose teams at the Crick and King's led the latest study. "This discovery was a huge surprise. It fundamentally changes our understanding of how the immune system makes critical judgement calls about when to act and when to hold back. This could open up exciting possibilities for treating disease."
Adrian is working with GammaDelta Therapeutics, a spin-out company that he co-founded, together with the Crick, King's and Cancer Research UK, to apply the findings clinically. The company has a $100 million collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Takeda to develop new treatments using these unique cells, with the aim of starting human trials within two years.
"We're not only looking at how to harness Gamma Delta cells to tackle cancers, but we're also investigating their role in autoimmune conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease," says Adrian. "The prospect of tuning them to be less forgiving of tumour cells or more forgiving of healthy cells is genuinely very exciting."
For the past two decades, it has been dogma that the immune system is made up of two distinct subsystems: the 'innate' immune system, which offers us broad protection by detecting when things simply aren't normal; and the specialised 'adaptive' immune system which can discriminate and respond to very specific threats. The new study challenges this view, providing the first direct evidence that a single protein on a single cell type can perform both functions, detecting when things aren't normal and then mounting a specific response.
Equipped with these unprecedented capabilities, Gamma Delta T cells patrol for pathogens or dangerously mutated cells arising in expansive body tissues, such as the skin and the gut. The new research found that the cells use two different checks to make sure they don't kill a healthy cell: checking if the cell looks dangerous but also whether it is nonetheless functioning normally. For example, if the Gamma Delta T cells see a gut cell that appears slightly mutated, but that is still normal by many other criteria, they will likely leave it alone. Without this type of check, the immune system could unleash uncontrolled attacks on healthy tissue.
The findings are the result of intense work investigating gamma delta T cells from the guts of mice and of humans, alongside advanced computational modelling. The interactions happen at such a small scale that they are impossible to observe directly, so Adrian worked closely with Dr Paul Bates who runs the Biomolecular Modelling Laboratory at the Crick.
"Adrian's lab provided data which we fed into computer models, giving us a more detailed picture of what's going on at the molecular level," explains Paul. "We used the models to predict the molecular mechanisms by which the Gamma Delta T cells were functioning, and these predictions could then be tested and validated in the lab. It's a real testament to the power of collaboration and working together under one roof here at the Crick."
The analysis showed that Gamma Delta T cells are highly adaptable and can learn to tackle specific threats such as cancer cells. It also revealed that the signs of 'normality' they look for depend on the tissue that they're in; when the cells sit in the gut, they spare cells behaving like normal gut cells, whereas they seemingly use other scores of normality to make judgement calls about cells in the skin.
Professor Karen Vousden, chief scientist at Cancer Research UK, which part-funded the study, said: "This research could have huge implications for the way we understand both how our immune system works, and how we can harness its powerful ability to tackle cancer. Immunotherapy treatments are already showing promise for some types of cancer, but it's still unclear why some patients don't respond to treatment and some suffer severe side effects. More research and clinical trials are needed so that we can turn these findings into the latest treatments, allowing more patients to safely benefit from immunotherapies in the future."
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The new year brings new ads for clothing stores all over the world. Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) should have thought a little harder before publishing their latest ad. Not only is it in poor taste, it is offensive and people wasted no time in letting them know how they felt. The clothing store thought it was a good idea to have a young, black child model pose wearing a sweatshirt with the caption "Coolest Monkey In The Jungle" on it.
We would like to know who is in charge of Hennes and Mauritz's advertising campaign. This is definitely an epic fail. In the year 2018, we find it hard to believe that a company could be so insensitive and not exhibit cultural awareness. There is just no excuse for this type of advertising and there is no place for it anywhere.
Yes, it's true that with the election of Donald Trump as president there has been an outpouring of racists coming forward to express their thoughts on the makeup of the country. But in this day and age, we need to take a stand and let people know this type of behavior will not be tolerated.
Many people believe it was just carelessness on the behalf of the company, others are not buying it. Sure, they claim it was a simple error. But to the people of color in the world, it is a slap in the face. An intentional one. Social media has exploded. The other kids in the ad are wearing shirts that say "Survival Expert" and "Junior Tour Guide," so what's up with the "Coolest Monkey In The Jungle" shirt on the young, black model?
Mistake or not, Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) will surely face some serious sales backlash as the result of this insensitive error.


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Frontline compliance requires expert juggling
18 Apr 2019 2:24 am by Mark Dunn
There's no room for clowning about when it comes to risk management and maintaining the integrity of international business.
According to records of ancient Chinese history, the armies of the Chu and Song states were facing each other in readiness for battle in 630 BC when a Chu warrior, Xiong Yiliao, stepped into the space between them and started juggling nine balls at once. Presumably he didn't drop any, because the Song troops were so astonished and intimidated, they turned and fled, giving complete victory to the Chu army.
Since its International Jugglers' Day, we thought it was the ideal metaphor for risk management professionals who are required to keep a lot of 'balls in the air' in addressing the compliance requirements and reputational risks relating to bribery and corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing, and forced labor in supply chains.
Ball 1—Staying alert to emerging issues on a global scale—issues that are commonly flagged in news checks on individuals and entities of interest.
Ball 2— Using corporate hierarchy data to uncover relationships between entities, and potential signs of beneficial ownership.
Ball 3—Checking sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), watchlists and blacklists.
Ball 4—(it's getting tricky)— Reviewing subjects' public records and litigation histories.
Ball 5—Adding continuous risk monitoring to identify red flags as they emerge.
The right tools and sources can help you juggle all these balls by enabling in-depth due diligence and comprehensive audit trails of investigations to meet regulators' expectations.
Grabbing risk management with both hands
Stretching the metaphor further, we note that Xiong Yiliao was surely juggling with both hands. We've covered the due diligence hand and suggest that the other hand represents ongoing monitoring. Because in the complex times we are faced with, a comprehensive approach to risk mitigation requires both these hands, working in unison with seamless continuity.
Expert jugglers practice until they reach what could be called a state of 'mental automation'. It's simply not possible to think individually about each of the balls being juggled; the brain's autopilot must kick in.
Similarly, monitoring is best achieved with sophisticated automation and embedded analytics and visualisations around PESTLE factors, negative news, sanctions, company financial data and more. When monitoring surfaces a potential threat, it gets tossed back to the other hand for an enhanced due diligence check.
An evolving regulatory battlefield
We don't know what the battlefield looked like when the Chu and Song armies faced off in 630 BC, but we're well familiar with the regulatory landscape that today's compliance and due diligence warriors must contend with.
And it's anything but stable, open ground.
It's highly complex, increasingly international and changing very quickly, with new laws being introduced, additions and amendments coming into play, and decisions being made in courts of law that set precedents, clarify interpretation and indicate how evidence of prior corporate behavior can affect leniency or severity in the setting of penalties.
The expectations enforcement agencies have regarding corporations' due diligence and monitoring obligations are on similarly shifting ground.
"For several years, observers could be forgiven for concluding that anti-corruption enforcement was primarily an American activity, and that the FCPA enforcement was the primary—if not only—anti-corruption risk faced by companies. The world is different today," says the New York-based international law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed in its Fall 2018 FCPA Anti-bribery Alert before going on to outline recent anti-corruption enforcement developments in Brazil, China, France and Norway.
In this context, even the UK's Bribery Act 2010, introduced to consolidate, clarify and strengthen UK anti-bribery law, seems like long-established legislation although it's less than a decade old.
The evolving nature of the due diligence/compliance landscape—including the intensifying vigilance of increasingly empowered enforcement agencies—is further exemplified in the Hughes Hubbard & Reed report highlighting "investigations and enforcement actions of note" brought by the UK's Serious Fraud Office in the past two years. They involve a range of issues and entities, including Liberty Media (the ultimate owner of Formula 1), British American Tobacco, mining giant Rio Tinto, Rolls-Royce and Airbus Group.
The balls are in the air. But in this case, the opposing enemy won't be turning and fleeing any time soon.
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Everything You Need To Know About Greenwashing
Take a stroll down any aisle whether it be beauty products, food, or clothing, one is bound to see brands using terms like "all-natural", "eco-friendly", claiming that the product "has no harmful chemicals" and "can be recycled". These are just basic standards and not sustainable initiatives. This form of advertising where brands misguide the consumers into believing unsustainable products to be sustainable is called greenwashing.
What Is Greenwashing?
Greenwashing is an unethical marketing technique in which companies share false or misleading information about their sustainable initiatives for the sake of marketing. Even exaggerated claims like "100% biodegradable or recyclable" are greenwashing. Consumers are given the false impression that a company and its products are sustainable when in fact they are not.
Why Is Greenwashing A Problem?
Greenwashing is bad because when companies pose to be more "green" than they actually are, they are persuading consumers to buy their products by misleading them and making them believe that they are being environmentally conscious when they are in reality contributing to its depletion. A truly sustainable company will back up their claims with facts, taking responsibility for all the different impacts of its business.
How Did The Term Greenwashing Come About?
The term was first used in the 1960s when the hotel industry began putting up signs asking guests to reuse towels as a step to reduce ecological damage. Ironically at that time, one such resort was also going through expansion, which meant they were damaging the ecosystem in a larger proportion than what they were protecting. An environmentalist called Jay Westerveld was one of the guests in this resort and later wrote a paper about this, also coining the term greenwashing.
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Examples Of Greenwashing
Many brands that posted on Earth Day about their sustainable collections, responsible materials, recycling programs, and how much they care about sustainability are in reality exploiting garment workers and our planet.
In 2019 H&M launched its line of green clothing titled "conscious". They claimed that this clothing line was made from organic cotton and recycled polyester. However, on further investigation, this was found out to be just another marketing tactic to make them appear more environmentally conscious.
The value of Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing reached $103 billion in 2019, while they still owe $5.5 million to garment workers they illegally laid off in 2015. The Uniqlo sustainability page also features a women empowerment article which seems so ironic when a lot of their laid off garment workers were, in fact, women. Recently Uniqlo made Doraemon (a fictional cat) its global sustainability mascot. It turns its sustainability mode on by turning green from its original blue colour- a cute but rather distracting move to switch consumers' attention from the actual impact Uniqlo has on the environment!
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How Do You Spot Greenwashing And Avoid It?
So now the question arises, "How do you spot greenwashing?", and buy environmentally friendly products.
Have healthy skepticism-
The first step would be to promote healthy skepticism. When you read claims like a product is "sustainable", "eco friendly", and "recycled content", you do not want to put your blind faith in them. Instead, look for certified labels for further verification, in case of smaller brands, with information about how their product is sustainable. This requires you to put in some extra effort, but as a responsible consumer, it can make a positive impact on the environment.
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Fabric Composition-
While buying any product a glance at the fabric composition, sometimes brands claim to sell "cotton top" when it is actually 90% cotton and 10% polyester or another material which is not easily recyclable. Look out for what percentage of a brand's collection is sustainable? With brands like H&M as discussed earlier, only a small percentage of their overall inventory is sustainable, and yet they used that to show that they are overall an environment-friendly brand.
Transparency-
The transparency of a brand is telling too. Brand transparency refers to how honest a brand is regarding its values, ideals, products, and services, For example- giving the consumers a detailed breakdown of where the money that they are paying for the products is going. Therefore with brands that do not get into details about their materials, factories, and practices, their credibility becomes questionable.
Check the credibility of the brand-
Sometimes doing a little research if the brand has been untrustworthy in the past or has a history of trying to deceive consumers can be helpful. Google the brand name with the term greenwashing and see what comes up. In case of smaller brands with lesser information present on the internet try and check for evidence of eco practices. So if a brand claims to try and reduce its impact on the environment, it should be doing more than just providing clothes with organic cotton, like more environmentally friendly packaging, lower their energy consumption, and even use lower impact dyes.
Where brands have the responsibility of being honest with the buyers, we as consumers also have the responsibility of being aware and conscious about our purchases. The next time you go to make a purchase, spend a little more time and avoid getting green washed!