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Find out if marks are taken away for wrong answers - if so, avoid guessing if you do not know the answer.


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Chapter one preview. The death of an era begins! The end of the "Tens of Tens" war comes to a violent end as a young man, the Dynamite Pilot, frees his alien civilization from an evil, foreign occupational army. A new comic from the from the creator of Space Sheriff and Happy Space Boy.
The death of an era begins! The 'Tens of Tens' war comes to a violent end as a young man, the Dynamite Pilot, frees his alien civilization from an evil, foreign occupational army.
The violent sci-fi saga continues! One tragedy besets another as the clan heads out to meet up with comrades of the Great Salt Sea.
The clan has splintered and blows in the Western winds as peace comes to New Ecuador. But how long will this fragile truce last?
Space Sheriff and Happy Space Boy investigate mysterious disappearances on "Planet Trailer Park". Mayhem ensues! The Planet Trailer Park saga includes issues #6 and #7.


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A Tale Of Two BVI Softball Association Champions
By admin on	 August 1, 2015 · Sports News
Valissa Bratwaithe, left and Thea Cooke along with Shanequa "Bam Bam" Fahie, have helped the Pythons to 66 straight victories dating back to 2011
By Dean Greenaway
One stands as a Giant, the other clinging to hope. Both the Pythons and Power Outage are the reigning BVI Softball Association defending men and women's champions. But, only one is performing like a champ.
The Pythons are on the verge of their fourth straight title and 66th straight victory, after jumping to a 2-0 advantage in their best of five series with a 16-3 triumph over the Hawks. Valissia Braithwaite fired a 2-hitter for the victory while Riiah Durante took the loss. Pythons' Sheniqua Fahie had a 3-for-4 night with 3 runs scored. Denecia Hodge's lone hit in three at bats was a 3-run homer. She scored twice and finished with 3 RBI's.
On the other hand, maybe defending men's champions Power Outage will use the Festival break to regroup and avoid being swept by the Pirates in the best of five series after falling into a 0-2 hole.
After taking the opening game 6-5, the Pirates whipped defending champs Power Outage to whom they lost in the championship series last year, 14-2. The winning pitcher was Allen "Woodrow" Smith and the loser was Joseph Smith.
The Pirates' Devon Bedford's lone hit in three at bats was a three run homer. He scored three times and finished with 3 RBI's. Nikos Penn was 1-for-2 with a run scored and 3 runs batted in. Power Outage's Sheldon John homered and knocked in their 2 runs.
The Reds bounced back from a 12-2 whipping to defeated the Dominicanos, 16-2, and took a 2-1 series lead. Roy Hill, at 65 and the league's oldest player who has been active for the last 50 years, was the winning pitcher. The loser was Bryan Scatliffe. The Reds' Lloyd Jackson went 2-for-3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in. Timothy Brewer also had a 2-for-3 game. He doubled and homered, scored twice and drove in two. George Veras and Edward Venzen of the Dominicanos, each went 1-for-2 with a run batted in.


Today, over 90% of all organic carbon burial in the ocean occurs in continental margin sediments(1). This burial is intrinsically linked to the cycling of biogeochemically important elements (such as N, P, S, Fe and Mn) and, on geological timescales, largely controls the oxygen content of the atmosphere(2-4). Currently there is a volatile debate over which processes govern sedimentary organic carbon preservation(5-8). In spite of numerous studies demonstrating empirical relationships between organic carbon burial and such factors as primary productivity(9), the flux of organic carbon through the water column(10), sedimentation rate(11,12), organic carbon degradation rate(13), and bottom-water oxygen concentration(8,14), the mechanisms directly controlling sedimentary organic carbon preservation remain unclear. Furthermore, as organic carbon burial is the process that, along with pyrite burial(15), balances O-2 concentrations in the atmosphere, it is desirable that any mechanism proposed to control organic carbon preservation include a feedback buffering atmospheric oxygen concentrations over geological time. Here we compare analyses of sediments underlying two regions of the eastern North Pacific Ocean, one which has oxygen-depleted bottom waters and one with typical oxygen distributions. Organic carbon burial efficiency is strongly correlated with the length of time accumulating particles are exposed to molecular oxygen in sediment pore waters. Oxygen exposure time effectively incorporates other proposed environmental variables(8-14), and may exert a direct control on sedimentary organic carbon preservation and atmospheric oxygen concentrations.


The student's the in Blue Rom had a great time weeding the Garden and preparing for a new season of crops. Children learned about all the things plants need to grow, the importance of watering plants and the role the sun plays. After cleaning out the beds the children planted green beans, carrots, pole beans and strawberries. We are excited to watch the plants grow and continue to learn all about science!
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International Musical Theatre star Suzie Mathers has performed extensively throughout Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom and is most well known for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch in the 10th Anniversary cast of Wicked, in London's West End.
Other theatre highlights include: Jenny Lind in Barnum (Comedy Theatre, Melbourne), Princess in Aladdin (Cambridge Arts Theatre, UK), Original cast of I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical (Live at Zédel, London), Kathy in Company (AAC,UK) Cinderella in Cinderella (Cambridge Arts Theatre, UK), Glinda in Wicked (Australasian tour), Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Australian tour), Edith Faulkner in The Good Fight (NY Music Theatre Festival, NYC), 'Winnie Tate' in Annie Get Your Gun (His Majesty's Theatre, Perth)
Appearances include: Suzie Mathers – Live at Zédel (Live at Zédel, London), West End Live (Trafalgar Square, London), The Musical Marathon (The Other Palace, London), 'Minnie Fay/Mabel Normand' in Hello Jerry! (RTE Orchestra, Dublin) Official speaker and guest artist for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for Ocean of Wisdom Australia (Perth Arena, Perth), An Afternoon with Stephen Sondheim (Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne)
Awards: 2017 Australian Young Achiever of the Year in the UK
Training: Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts


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Lawsuit filed against Trinity Broadcasting Network
Thursday March 1, 2012 RNB's Religion News Blog, Trinity Broadcasting Network
A man claims that the controversial Trinity Broadcasting Network — the world's largest Christian TV network — wrongfully sued him over inexistent contracts, to retaliate after his nephew's wife "uncovered and reported illegal distributions and other unlawful self-dealing by Trinity Broadcasting's directors exceeding $50 million."
Reporting for Courthouse News Service, Iulia Filip writes
Joseph McVeigh sued Trinity Christian Center of Santa Ana, its affiliates International Christian Broadcasting, Redemption Strategies Inc., Trinity Broadcasting's counsel Davert & Loe, Lawyers, and three attorneys: Douglass Davert, David Loe, and Benjamin Flint III, in Orange County Superior Court.
McVeigh says he was named as a co-defendant in a complaint against his relatives, "with callous disregard for the lack of any merit in the claims being asserted against plaintiff."
In his 20-page complaint, McVeigh says he borrowed $65,000 from Christian Broadcasting in 2010, and agreed to make monthly payments on a promissory note for 13 years. He says the loan was approved by his nephew, Michael Koper, and his wife, Brittany Koper, former Trinity Broadcasting officers.
McVeigh claims that though he was current on his payments to "Heroes Under God," one of Trinity Broadcasting's alter egos, the company and its affiliates and its attorneys sued him on meritless claims, as part of a campaign of retaliation against the Kopers.
"The defendants knowingly and purposefully sued plaintiff on nonexistent contracts pursuant to a malicious campaign of retaliation and intimidation aimed primarily at Trinity Broadcasting Network's former Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, Corporate Treasurer, and Director of Human Resources, Brittany Koper," the complaint states. "Plaintiff is informed, believes, and based thereon alleges that, in retaliation for objecting to, reporting, and refusing to participate in Trinity Broadcasting's unlawful activities, Ms. Koper was fired, threatened with physical and lethal violence by Trinity Broadcasting Directors, and betrayed by her own attorneys (Davert & Loe) who filed a malicious lawsuit against Ms. Koper while representing her as counsel of record in related legal proceedings.
"In order to wrongfully pressure Ms. Koper to keep quiet about Trinity Broadcasting's financial affairs, Ms. Koper's own attorneys sued not only Ms. Koper in the underlying, retaliatory litigation, but also Ms. Koper's husband and his relatives in turn. This included plaintiff, who is Ms. Koper's husband's mother's brother. Plaintiff has never worked for Trinity Broadcasting or any of its affiliated companies, but he was falsely and maliciously sued on contracts that the defendants themselves later admitted (overtly and repeatedly in writing) did not exist. […]
McVeigh claims Trinity and Christian Broadcasting retaliated against the Kopers after Brittany Koper, Trinity's former CFO and director of finance, refused to participate in and cover up Trinity Broadcasting's directors' illegal activities.
MVeigh, who is Koper's uncle by marriage, alleges in his suit that Koper was promoted to head of finance because Trinity wanted somebody "within the family" who would keep its financial "skeletons" safely in the "closet."Â
He claims Trinity Broadcasting officers and employees were involved in "(m)ultiple cover-ups of sexual and criminal scandals, including the cover-up and destruction of evidence concerning a bloody sexual assault involving Trinity Broadcasting and affiliated Holy Land Experience employees; the cover-up of director Janice Crouch's affair with a staff member at the Holy Land Experience; the cover-up of director Paul Crouch's use of Trinity Broadcasting funds to pay for a legal settlement with Enoch Lonnie Ford; the cover-up following director Matthew Crouch's exposure of his genitals to cleaning staff on multiple occasions; under-the-table payments to avoid liability and punitive damages in the ongoing David Rhodes wrongful death suit, including payments funneled through All American TV, Inc., a nonprofit corporation controlled by Trinity Broadcasting's general counsel, John Casoria; falsification of records transmitted to the South Coast Air Quality Management District in California; and the list continues."
McVeigh is seeking damages for financial loss, attorney's fees, loss of reputation and punitive damages.
The Orange County Register, which was the first to report the lawsuit, says
Trinity is a nonprofit in the eyes of Uncle Sam, which means it doesn't pay taxes on its income. It reported revenue of $175.6 million, expenses of $193.7 million and net assets of $827.6 million at the end of 2010, according to its tax returns. Its highest-paid officer was Paul Crouch, with compensation of $400,000.
Koper, the Crouch granddaughter, has filed reports regarding all this with the Orange County District Attorney's Office, the police, and the California State Bar detailing her accusations, her attorney, MacLeod, has said.
In an email to the Orange County Register, Trinity's attorney Colby M. May writes
"No matter how hard Ms. Koper and her husband try to divert attention from their embezzlement and misappropriation of money, it won't work (regardless of how many Uncle McVeighs they marshal). As I previously reported to you in the context of Ms. Koper's suit against Davert & Loe (of which neither TBN and ICB are not parties), the outrageous, false, and unsubstantiated assertions about TBN and ICB, which are embellished in Mr. McVeigh's suit, are untrue. The claims are nevertheless being echo-chambered in the continuing vain attempt at diversion.
In an emailed reponse, Tymothy MacLeod, attorney for Koper and McVeigh, writes:
"TBN's spokesman, Colby May, continues to throw stones recklessly inside TBN's crystal cathedral, but Mr. May needs to be reminded that all of the so-called 'embezzlement' allegations against Ms. Koper and her family were dismissed in both state and federal court, with no finding of liability or wrongdoing whatsoever by Ms. Koper. Nor has Ms. Koper ever admitted to embezzlement, as Mr. May has repeatedly and falsely asserted €¦. Quite to the contrary, it is Ms. Koper who is blowing the whistle on massive allegations of financial improprieties by TBN's directors. TBN and Colby May's childish 'I know you are, but what am I?' reaction in the press to these allegations is simply evasive of the real legal questions involved in the legal malpractice and malicious prosecution lawsuits that have been filed thus far. We look forward to meeting TBN in court on these charges."
Many Christians refer to the Trinity Broadcasting Network as The Blasphemy Channel due to the large number of heretical teachers the station hosts (not to mention the unbiblical teachings and practices promoted by Jan and Paul Crouch).
Read Josehp McVeigh's lawsuit
Suit: Trinity Broadcasting Network board diverted millions from 'charitable assets'
Research resources on the Trinity Broadcasting Network
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Last updated if a date shows here: Friday, February 26, 2016.
Topics: Holy Land Experience, Trinity Broadcasting Network
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12 July 2019 Optical performance of the Metis coronagraph on the Solar Orbiter ESA mission
Fabio Frassetto,	Vania Da Deppo,	Paola Zuppella,	Marco Romoli,	Silvano Fineschi,	Ester Antonucci,	Giana Nicolini,	Giampiero Naletto,	Piergiorgio Nicolosi,	Daniele Spadaro,	Vincenzo Andretta,	Marco Castronuovo,	Marta Casti,	Gerardo Capobianco,	Giuseppe Massone,	Roberto Susino,	Federico Landini,	Maurizio Pancrazzi,	Luca Teriaca,	Udo Schühle,	Klaus Heerlein,	Michela Uslenghi
Fabio Frassetto,1 Vania Da Deppo,1 Paola Zuppella,1 Marco Romoli,2 Silvano Fineschi,3 Ester Antonucci,3 Giana Nicolini,3 Giampiero Naletto,4 Piergiorgio Nicolosi,5 Daniele Spadaro,6 Vincenzo Andretta,7 Marco Castronuovo,8 Marta Casti,3 Gerardo Capobianco,3 Giuseppe Massone,3 Roberto Susino,3 Federico Landini,9 Maurizio Pancrazzi,2 Luca Teriaca,10 Udo Schühle,10 Klaus Heerlein,10 Michela Uslenghi11
1CNR-Istituto di Fotonica e Nanotecnologie (Italy)
4Univ. degli Studi di Padova, CNR-IFN Padova, INAF, CISAS (Italy)
5Univ. degli Studi di Padova (Italy)
10Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research (Germany)
Proceedings Volume 11180, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2018; 111806Y (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536169
2. ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
3. TEST FACILITY ASSEMBLY
4. VISIBLE CHANNEL PERFORMANCE
5. UV CHANNEL PERFORMANCE
6. VL AND UV THROUGH FOCUS MONITORING
The Metis coronagraph aboard the Solar Orbiter ESA spacecraft is expected to provide new insights into the solar dynamics. In detail, it is designed to address three main questions: the energy deposition mechanism at the poles (where the fast wind is originated), the source of the slow wind at lower altitude, and how the global corona evolves, in particular in relation to the huge plasma ejections that occasionally are produced. To obtain the required optical performance, not only the Metis optical design has been highly optimized, but the alignment procedure has also been subjected to an accurate evaluation in order to fulfill the integration specifications. The telescope assembling sequence has been constructed considering all the subsystems manufacturing, alignment and integration tolerances. The performance verification activity is an important milestone in the instrument characterization and the obtained results will assure the fulfillment of the science requirements for its operation in space.
The entire alignment and verification phase has been performed by the Metis team in collaboration with Thales Alenia Space Torino and took place in ALTEC (Turin) at the Optical Payload System Facility using the Space Optics Calibration Chamber infrastructure, a vacuum chamber especially built and tested for the alignment and calibration of the Metis coronagraph, and suitable for tests of future payloads.
The goal of the alignment, integration, verification and calibration processes is to measure the parameters of the telescope, and the characteristics of the two Metis channels: visible and ultraviolet. They work in parallel thanks to the peculiar optical layout. The focusing and alignment performance of the two channels must be well understood, and the results need to be easily compared to the requirements. For this, a dedicated illumination method, with both channels fed by the same source, has been developed; and a procedure to perform a simultaneous through focus analysis has been adopted.
In this paper the final optical performance achieved by Metis is reported and commented.
The Metis coronagraph design is based on an "inverted externally occulted" configuration1-3. The entrance aperture (EA) acts as the telescope entrance pupil and the disk light rejecting optics, the M0 mirror, is inside the structure (see Figure 1). Metis combines a visible light (VL) channel, in the range 580-640 nm, and an ultraviolet (UV) channel at the HI Lyman α at 121.6 nm. Both channels share the same imaging optics and the field of view (FOV) is 1.6° - 2.9°.
Metis optical layout. a) UV path. b) VL path and Sun disk rejection principle. LS Lyot stop; IO internal occulter; FS field stop.
The telescope has a Gregorian configuration. Both the primary (M1) and secondary (M2) mirrors have annular shape. The telescope focal plane is outside the M1-M2 assembly. The arrangement is presented in Figure 1. An interferential filter assembly (IFA) separates the light acquired by the telescope into the two channels, and then the beams are focalized onto two different detectors. M0, mounted in front of M1, reflects the solar disk radiation back to the entrance aperture (EA).
The IFA reflects the VL radiation, which is focalized at an intermediate focal plane (IFP), and then re-imaged on the VL detector (VLDA) via the polarimetric module. This later consists in: the collimating doublet (CD), bandpass filter (BP), quarter-wave plate retarder (QW), polarization modulation package (PMP), linear polarizer (LP) and focusing lens system (FLS).
The UV radiation propagates through the IFA, and is focalized towards the M1-M2 focal plane. The real UV focal plane position is slightly shifted due to the 6-mm thick IFA and the 4-mm thick MgF2 window mounted in front of the UV detector (UVDA).
The Metis alignment and calibration test set-up features different kinds of sources. A multiple collimated beam source has been used for assembling purpose. A multiple pinhole (point-like source) placed in the focal plane of a collimator has been used for the VL channel focus test; a single pinhole has been used for the combined UV and VL channel calibration. In the last case, the possibility of moving the point-like source along the optical path has permitted "through focus" measurements.
The combined analysis of the performance of both the VL and UV channels, carried out using a single source, is one of the peculiar solutions adopted during the calibration campaign. This procedure allows to disentangle possible environmental artifacts from the pure Metis behavior.
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
The alignment of a coronagraph profoundly differs from that of an unobstructed optical system; this is mainly due to the fact that the central part of its FOV is totally vignetted. This feature, peculiar to all the coronagraphs, precludes the use of straightforward alignment procedures. Figure 2 illustrates the major steps in the adopted alignment procedure for M1 and M2.
Scheme of the alignment procedure of M1 and M2. From (a) to (e) major steps of the alignment sequence.
The assembling procedure pursues the following main steps4: at first M2 is mechanically integrated and the autocollimator (AC) collimated on the auxiliary reference surface (ARS) of M2, then the plane parallel plate (PPP) is positioned orthogonally to the autocollimator (ATC) (see Figure 2(a)). The auxiliary sighting telescope (AST) is centered on the M2 target and orthogonally positioned with respect to the PPP (see Figure 2(b)). The theodolite (THEO) is centered on M2 target and co-aligned with AST (see Figure 2(c)). M1 is integrated and centered with THEO (see Figure 2(d)). THEO is translated and the M1 is regulated so that its ARS is orthogonal to the THEO (see Figure 2(e)).
The correct alignment between M1 and M2 is checked using an auxiliary detector placed at the UV focal plane (AVD-UV); the test was made taking into account the absence of both the interference filter assembly (IFA) element and the MgF2 detector window. The distance between M1 and M2 determines the telescope focal length.
The alignment proceeds using an auxiliary alignment source (AAS)5 (see Figure 3). The AAS feeds the telescope through the hole of M2. The nominal orientations of the AAS four collimated beams with the telescope axis are the αa, αb, αc, αd angles, which have a value of 2.5°. In Figure 3(b) the four collimated beams originating from the source are depicted. The four collimated beams act as four point-like sources placed "at infinity" inside the Metis FOV. In Figure 3(c) the alignment set up and the pattern at the AVD-UV plane are shown. "Da" indicates the distance of a generic point image from the point at which the optical axis intersects the AVD-UV plane, and it is used for the measurement of the plate scale factor (i.e. the conversion factor between the angle of the collimated beam with respect to the telescope axis and the image position at the focal plane).
Alignment procedure making use of the AAS. In (a) and (b) orientation of the 4 AAS collimated beams. In (c) alignment set-up and pattern on the AVD-UV detector.
Being the focal plane positions essentially fixed, for both the VL and the UV channels, (small adjustments were possible using shims), the proper M1 - M2 distance has been defined measuring two parameters on the AVD-UV: the spot quality and the image plate scale.
Finally, the IFA element and the VL channel have been integrated.
TEST FACILITY ASSEMBLY
The integration of Metis performed in the chamber of the Optical Payload System Facility6 is shown in Figure 4. In a) schematics of the calibration arrangement of Metis; the effective focal length (EFL) and the angle α, the angle between Metis optical axis and the collimated beam inside the FOV, are highlighted.
Integration of Metis at the Space Optics Calibration Chamber facility. a) Schematics of the calibration principle. b) Scheme of the calibration set-up. S is the source and F the focus of CM. c) PHs, pinholes assembly; d) Representation of the FOV sampling using the multiple pinhole mask.
In Figure 4b) the optical scheme of Metis in the test facility and the working principle of the collimating mirror (CM) off-axis parabola is clarified. This figure also explains the location of the pinholes: they are in the focal plane of the CM, considering the pivoting effect of the folding mirror (FM). The source (S) is white light or UV depending on the test phase. In c) the five pinholes (PHs) assembly, made up by five holes of 200 μm in diameter, and its orientation with respect to the gravity vector are depicted. The effect of changing the value of the angle "α" is detailed in Figure 3d). The position of the multiple pinhole mask inside the FOV for each αn is shown, the effect of δα is neglected; also the radial and tangential directions are indicated.
For the tests involving the UV detector, the chamber has been operated in vacuum conditions.
In the next sections the results for the two channels, VL and UV, are presented.
VISIBLE CHANNEL PERFORMANCE
As a first test, using the same AAS source used for the M1 and M2 alignment, the spot quality at the visible light focal plane has been measured. At this stage of the integration the IFA position has been adjusted to optimizing the spot quality. Only three of the four AAS spots are considered, the fourth being saturated.
The results are presented in Figure 5.
AAS spot quality at the VL focal plane. The RMS and FWHM of the spots are shown and compared with the pixel size.
By using the five 200 μm pinholes target, successively the results summarized in Figure 6 have been obtained.
a) Spots of the VL channel for different values inside the FOV, the diffraction effect is clearly visible at the lowest FOV values. b) Metis measured angular resolution: radial and tangential values are reported.
Given the ratio between the Metis VL channel focal length (200 mm) and the collimator focal length (about 2 m), the demagnification factor of the set-up is 0.098. Thus the expected geometric source dimension at the VL focal plane is 20 μm (two pixels). This factor has been considered in the analysis.
The diffraction effects depend on the considered position in the FOV and on the considered direction: either radial or tangential. Radial is along the direction of a radius from the sun center, and tangential is the perpendicular one. In the inner portion of the FOV most of the rays in the beam are vignetted, the diffraction effects are high and the spots are elongated in the radial direction (see Figure 6).
A resolution of 20 arcsec is obtained in almost all the FOV.
UV CHANNEL PERFORMANCE
The characterization of the UV channel has been conducted replacing the visible light source with a Krypton lamp coupled to a UV filter. The multiple pinhole mask used in the VL test has been replaced with a single 25 μm diameter pinhole. Examples of the acquired images are shown in Figure 7. The elongation of the images make evident the presence of some kind of aberrations. The radial and tangential measures are reported in Figure 8.
UV channel spot quality: pinhole images acquired for three different positions inside the FOV.
UV channel angular resolution as a function of the FOV.
Along the radial direction the resolving element is 80 arcsec, in agreement with the requirements, and almost constant in the 1.8° - 2.7° FOV; at minimum perihelion this correspond roughly to 15000 km. Along the tangential direction the resolution is lower than expected of a factor in the range 1.5 - 1.7.
VL AND UV THROUGH FOCUS MONITORING
In order to disentangle the effects of the test assembly, if any, to those eventually existing in Metis, a source containing both VL and UV light has been obtained by removing the spectral filter in front of the Krypton lamp. In this way not only UV photons, but also VL ones, can feed Metis at the same time and the two channels can be operated and tested in parallel.
Using the same single pinhole adopted for the (pure) UV channel characterization, a combined UV and VL characterization has been carried out. The two beams, UV and VL, have the same geometrical characteristics, and if there is an issue in the test set-up, e.g. aberration related to the source position, this has to affect both channels. The simplified optical scheme of the through-focus measurements for both the VL and UV channels is presented in Figure 9.
Through focus test scheme. The movement of the source S from its nominal position produces a movement of the image location. The relation between the movement direction of S and the correspondent motion of the image (both for the VL and UV channels) is clarified together with the adopted sign convention.
The results of these tests for the UV channel are presented in Figure 10. The corresponding results for the VL channel exclude an instrumental effect originated in the calibration set-up. Thus confirming the results presented in Section 5.
Measured UV spot quality when both channels are operated in parallel with a common point like source.
The attainable resolution in the tangential direction is affected by two concomitant effects: the UV detector is probably not in the nominal position, and the UV resolving element, in the tangential direction, is probably larger than expected. The Metis team is considering the use of a suitable deconvolution algorithm in order to partially recover the UV image quality.
In this paper the entire alignment and verification phase performed by the Metis team is described. The goal of the alignment, integration, verification and calibration processes was to measure the parameters of the telescope, and the characteristics of the two Metis channels. They work in parallel thanks to the peculiar optical layout.
A dedicated illumination method, with both channels fed by the same source, has been developed; and a procedure to perform a simultaneous through focus analysis has been adopted.
The obtained focus and through-focus results for both the UV and VL channels are described and discussed. The attainable resolution both in the radial and tangential directions in the VL channel complies with the specification. For the UV one the radial is as expected, while the attainable resolution in the tangential direction is affected by two concomitant effects: the UV detector is probably not in the nominal position, and the UV resolving element is probably larger than expected.
This work has been supported by the Italian Space Agency – ASI - under contract to the co-financing National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF) Accordo Addendum I/013/12/0 and under the contract to the industrial partners: ASI-ATI N. 2013-057-I.0.
ASI prime contractor for the Metis project has been OHB-CGS that delivered the opto-mechanical design, the electronics and the software. Thales Alenia Space Italy was responsible for the instrument integration and alignment activity. The VLDA assembly was provided by MPS under Contract 2013-058-I.0 with the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The UVDA assembly was provided by MPS as German contribution to Metis thanks also to the financial support of DLR (grant 50 OT 1201). The primary and secondary mirrors were provided as Czech contribution to Metis; the mirror hardware development was possible thanks to the Czech PRODEX Programme.
The authors thank the ALTEC Company for providing logistic and technical support.
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Fabio Frassetto, Vania Da Deppo, Paola Zuppella, Marco Romoli, Silvano Fineschi, Ester Antonucci, Giana Nicolini, Giampiero Naletto, Piergiorgio Nicolosi, Daniele Spadaro, Vincenzo Andretta, Marco Castronuovo, Marta Casti, Gerardo Capobianco, Giuseppe Massone, Roberto Susino, Federico Landini, Maurizio Pancrazzi, Luca Teriaca, Udo Schühle, Klaus Heerlein, and Michela Uslenghi "Optical performance of the Metis coronagraph on the Solar Orbiter ESA mission", Proc. SPIE 11180, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2018, 111806Y (12 July 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536169
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Optical design of WUVS instrument: WSO-UV spectrographs
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Ultraviolet and visible-light coronagraph for the Solar Orbiter mission
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Raman water vapor lidar implemented on an existing lidar system...
Fabio Frassetto, Vania Da Deppo, Paola Zuppella, Marco Romoli, Silvano Fineschi, Ester Antonucci, Giana Nicolini, Giampiero Naletto, Piergiorgio Nicolosi, Daniele Spadaro, Vincenzo Andretta, Marco Castronuovo, Marta Casti, Gerardo Capobianco, Giuseppe Massone, Roberto Susino, Federico Landini, Maurizio Pancrazzi, Luca Teriaca, Udo Schühle, Klaus Heerlein, Michela Uslenghi, "Optical performance of the Metis coronagraph on the Solar Orbiter ESA mission," Proc. SPIE 11180, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2018, 111806Y (12 July 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536169


Euro ascended to its highest point in about a week on Thursday as U.S. Treasury dropped, ending its two year high streak and with the dollar subsiding further late in the day on news that U.S. president Donald Trump was favoring Jerome Powell as the succeeding chair of the Federal Reserve.
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Euro EUR= climbed to $1.1858, the highest since last Friday. Euro was reported to be higher before the news was released, having recovered from the losses earlier in the week.
The euro momentarily dwindled against the dollar following the release of U.S. jobless claims data.
On Friday, oil markets edged up recuperating some of the previous day's losses. Analysts emphasized signs of a tightening market.
Brent Crude futures LCOc1 were at $57.31 at 00:27 GMT, up by 0.1 percent or 8 cents following their last close.
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The faintly higher prices came following the falls in the previous session, which market watchers explained as profit taking following four straight days of gains.
U.S. commercial crude oil stocks fell 15 percent from their March records, to 456.5 million barrels.
Part of this decline has been due to increasing exports as the result of the steep discount of WTI vs. crude Brent.
U.S. crude oil shipments have climbed from practically zero to about 2.6 million (BPD) barrels per day in October.
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This stunning Samsung Galaxy S9 concept makes the Apple iPhone X look dull
Now that Apple has unveiled the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and the highly anticipated iPhone X, the attention has already turned towards the future and on what Samsung is going to respond with. In fact, it's barely been a few months since Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ hit the market, and already the rumor mill is in overdrive with news on its successors. Samsung is said to have begun working on the Galaxy S9 back in March 2017, and it is being speculated that the South Korean tech giant's next flagship smartphones will arrive sooner than everyone anticipated before. The announcement on the Galaxy S9 and S9+, apparently codenamed "Star," is expected to be made in January with a launch date in mid-February. If past is any indicator, we'll get to see many leaked photos of the two devices as we get close to the launch; however, until then, here's a Samsung Galaxy S9 concept that we really liked. It makes the Apple iPhone X look really dull.
This new Galaxy S9 concept, made by DBS Designing, takes infinity display to the next level; almost the entire front end is covered by the display of the smartphone. The front and back of the concept both have a flat design unlike the curved display and edges that have become Samsung's signature design. There is no sign of a fingerprint reader, which might indicate towards a sensor hidden behind the screen, and even the dual camera setup has a different orientation and position. Have a look at the video below that showcases the concept and all its features and let us know what you think.
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Erica Harrington
Who's Hugging the Rock?
It's always hard for me (and perhaps for many authors) to talk about myself and my books. Sometimes I fear people will think I am putting more credence in my words (or self) than I should. Other times I perhaps don't value myself or my words enough. Sometimes it's just hard to toot your own horn. Which means it is especially nice when someone comes along who understands where a story might have sprung from or who looks at a story I have written in a completely different way and makes me wonder if that was what I meant all along.
I'll tell you right now that this is a long post but one I think is worth the time it will take you to read it.
Over the period of writing Hugging the Rock I was asked (and asked myself) what this story was really all about. I started off thinking it was about my daughter and her father. I ended thinking it was about me and never knowing my father. But now, several years after the book has been out, Erica Harrington makes me wonder more about the mother in the story.
I have never met Erica but she won my heart by the kindness that she shows to my son Ryan. They both volunteer at the Loma Vista Life Skills class for adults with disabilities. When Erica told Ryan she was working on a children's book project for school he put her in touch with me so I could offer whatever helpful tips I might have to share. It was fun to see her excitement as her own book took shape. Toward the end of the school year Erica sent me a paper she had written. A paper she had written on MY BOOK.
This was a first for me and I confess, I was a little bit nervous about opening it the first time. What would I say if it I didn't like it? Luckily, that was not a problem. Instead I was blown away by her thoughts on the book. I also wanted to give her a hug of my own.
Today is Erica's birthday, so it seemed like the perfect time to share this. Happy birthday, Erica! May you continue to touch the lives of many with your kind heart.
With Erica's permission, her is her entire paper on my middle grade verse novel, Hugging the Rock.
Who's Hugging the Rock
by Erica HarringtonIn Hugging the Rock, Susan Taylor Brown tells the poignant story of a young girl abandoned by her bipolar mother, her painful attempts to adapt to life without her, and her eventual bonding with her father as they create a new life for themselves. Written in achingly touching free verse in the daughter's voice, the story will undoubtedly lead most readers to identify with the abandoned daughter, Rachel, and to feel sympathetic toward her clueless but well-meaning father as he tries to make it up to her. Having survived an abusive childhood, I very often identify with the child victim because of the many injustices she must endure at the hands of an unstable parent. However, Susan Taylor Brown so brilliantly sheds light on the frightening truths of being bipolar, un-medicated, and in the throes of uncontrolled episodes of manic depression that I cannot help but see the unfairness and cruelty of this gripping story through the eyes of the absent mother. While no one would deny the innocent young girl's suffering in this horrendous situation not of her own making, I would argue that the first victim here is Rachel's mother.
Rachel's anguish is evident throughout the story. From the first it is obvious that Rachel is confused and distraught that her mother is packing to leave "with all the things that matter most" (2)—not Rachel: "…By the time she's done / there's no room left for anything else. / No room left for Dad. / And no room left for me" (3). It's clear that Rachel knows her mother's leaving makes no sense, but that doesn't lessen the pain, and neither does her father's explanation: "The hurt / settles in my heart / like one of those giant rocks you tie to something / when you want it to sink / and I feel like I am drowning / in the truth / of his words" (132). Her father's pain, guilt, and bumbling attempts to bond with her are also apparent. In telling her the whole truth about her mom, Rachel's father admits, "I felt like a failure" (131), and goes on to say, "…when I couldn't give you the mom you deserved / I just stopped trying" (131). Their relationship begins to mend and rebuild when she lets him squeeze her hand and tell her lovingly, "…I wanted you then / and I want you now" (132). Both Rachel and her father are sympathetic victims in this situation. But what about the mother?
It's easy to blame any mother who would abandon her child—she must be selfish or irresponsible or weak—because there is a far greater level of expectation than for fathers, a demand to be perfectly and instinctively maternal. The prototypical fairytale mother is either all-knowing and kind, or completely unfeeling and villainous. But what if your instincts are all wrong, not suited to this responsibility? What if you cannot do what society expects? It is Rachel's mother who is truly a victim: of her disease, of society's expectations of women, of society's ignorance about mental illness, and of her husband's selfish desire for a child, thinking that he could fix her by tying her down to what for her is a monstrous, impossible responsibility.
Rachel's father admits his wife did not want a baby. She knew herself well enough to know she couldn't handle it, but he pressured her anyway, knowing her history of serious instability. Rachel's dad tells her "…how Mom said she wasn't cut out to be a mother / and how he said she could learn / and how they fought about it until Mom gave in" (130). Some victory.
There is ample proof Rachel's mother was unable to handle the responsibility of raising a child because of her unmedicated and uncontrolled manic episodes, both before and after Rachel's birth. The risks she took while Rachel was in her care are frightening: "My mom liked to drive fast / especially around corners / where she could jerk the steering wheel so hard / …and she'd take one hand off the steering wheel / …laughing so loud that I had to laugh too" (86). When in a manic state, there is a feeling of invincibility that a person experiences, and this euphoria can be dangerous because of the risks a manic person is willing to take without regard for those around them. Surely Rachel's father knew this.Who is the real villain here, if there is one? If Rachel's father knew his wife was "all mixed up inside" (129), to put it mildly, how could he knowingly pressure her into becoming a mother when she was so dependent on him to be her rock? He took advantage of this for his own selfish needs, admitting to Rachel, "…I needed to be needed" (129), and yet he didn't support her the way she needed him to. He prevailed on her to have a baby, making a promise he had no right to make—"he tells me / how he promised her / that she could leave whenever she wanted…" (130)—putting her in an untenable situation and using guilt and Rachel as a pawn in his attempt to keep her from leaving. How is this fair to Rachel, to know that her mother could not be what she was expected to be, and that her father had brought her into this unstable life to fill his own personal void? Did he even consider the impact it would have on Rachel's mother, let alone the impact it would have on Rachel herself?
Hugging the Rock brings out my deepest, most personal fears of becoming a mother and living my life the way Rachel's mother does—a frightening, never-ending, manic swing of instability, inconsistency and absentminded, uncaring parenting. I feel as though bringing a child into the world when one cannot manage herself is the most irresponsible a person can be when diagnosed with a mental illness. Rachel's mother did not want to take on that responsibility, she was pressured into it. I would argue, therefore, that it was the healthiest thing for Rachel's mother to do to leave her daughter with her father because it shows, on some level, that she realizes she cannot fulfill the role of wife and mother forced on her by her husband, on whom she was dependent. The way Rachel's mother behaves and the way her absence affects Rachel is my greatest fear as a woman with Bipolar Disorder—I do not want to have children for fear of allowing my life and personal relationships to fall in shambles. Susan Taylor Brown's story of an abandoned girl is an anthem to the power of a father-daughter relationship, yet speaks just as loudly, if not more so, to the tragedy of an abandoned woman, forced to battle her mental illness on her own.
Thank you, Erica.
Thank you for reading my book with such an open heart and mind. Thank you for responding to my story with a full heart. And thank you for letting me share your paper with the rest of the world.
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Published on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Dr. Daniel Quon, a member of the School of Dentistry's first graduating class in 1979, was named 2011 Alumnus of the Year last spring at the annual Dental Alumni and Friends dinner.
Quon says he became a dentist because as a child he had a toothache that inspired him to devote his life to determining what caused such pain. At least, that's the way his mother tells it. Quon himself doesn't recall the toothache. For him, it boils down to a lifelong fascination with the science of health care.
Quon graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1974 before graduating from the School of Dentistry in 1979.
"Being in the first class, we had no older students to guide us," he said. "All of my classmates were preparing to start their own practices, but I was still trying to decide what I wanted to do."
A friend suggested he apply for a residency, and that led him to the University of Alabama and Birmingham where he completed a general practice residency in 1981, followed by an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency in 1984. He was chief resident for each.
"Because I was a part of the first class to graduate from the School of Dentistry, I felt I had a moral obligation to return to Mississippi," Quon said.
A native of Hernando, Quon currently lives in Madison and leads his practice in Jackson that he began in 1984. He also joined the Medical Center as clinical professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and serves on the staff of St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was ENT/oral and maxillofacial surgery section chief from 1994-95.
Quon has served as president of District IV of the Mississippi Dental Association and is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
He also is a member of the UMMC Guardian Society and helped raise funds for the dental simulation lab.
Said Quon: "With us being in the first class to start and finish, I thought it would be fitting to try to help honor Dr. Wally Mann, the first dean of the School of Dentistry," for whom the lab is dedicated.
Quon credits the education he received from the School of Dentistry for much of his success. Talking with dentists from established schools around the country during his residency training is when he recognized the value of his education.
"Being in a specialization program with other students gave me an idea of how broad my education was. I realized I really was afforded a quality education for a first-time school," he said. "The students here receive a well-rounded education."
Quon is married to Wanda Jong Quon, and they have a 27-year-old son, Jason Daniel. When he's not working, Quon says he enjoys traveling with his family and eating out.


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I couldn't be more disappointed with this book. The description intrigued me as something new and interesting but the story wasn't cohesive at all. Trying to finish it was torture and I barely flipped through the epilogue. I am still left with unanswered questions.
The premise of the story had potential and started out as an average Urban Fantasy with nothing overly exciting but still a potential to be a good series until the two main characters turned into complete idiots.
My favorite boring vampire is back. I freakin' LOVE Fred. I especially love Kirby Heyborne's audiobook presentation, so much so that I waited an additional two months of the audiobook release before grabbing a copy of Blood Acquisitions.


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NSW Emerging Musicians to Receive $100K In Inaugural Generations Fellowship
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Olivia Abbott, Tanaya Barat and Blake Rhodes are the three young emerging NSW-based musicians selected to take their careers to the next level through the first Generations Fellowships from Powerhouse Museum in collaboration with Create NSW and music management and touring company Astral People.
Lisa Havilah, Chief Executive, Powerhouse Museum confirmed that each artist will receive $25,000 in financial support to undertake a six-month residency with the Powerhouse Museum and receive in-kind industry mentoring and networking from Astral People during their respective residencies. The Generations Fellowship program, comprising in-kind and cash support, is valued at $100,000.
"The NSW creative industry residency launched last year has allowed us to play an active role in nurturing the career development of artists working across a range of artistic disciplines," she said.
"With the new Generations Fellowships, we are able to go further, and help invest in their future and the future of contemporary music. We have a well-established and growing music collection at the Museum, and this new fellowship is an indicator of the new direction the Powerhouse continues to move towards."
During their fellowship the three NSW-based contemporary musicians Olivia (Coogee), Tanaya (North-Strathfield) and Blake (Lismore) will further develop their skills and knowledge as artists and gain autonomy within the music industry.
Create NSW Executive Director Chris Keely said: "With funding, access to creative spaces, musical assets and switched-on and connected industry experts, this is a fantastic opportunity for our musicians to take stock of their musical ambitions and work to turn these into reality."
Astral People co-founder and director Tom Huggett added: "The Generations Fellowship artists reflect the breadth of the talent that exists in NSW. Tanaya's sound marries shoegaze and R&B, Mr Rhodes approaches rapping and producing from a soulful and conscious angle, and Olivia is creating electronic pop with an experimental twist. Vichara Edirisinghe, myself and the whole Astral People team are excited to help guide and grow their promising careers over the course of the fellowship."
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RBC Super League Triathlon Jersey 2019 has delivered record breaking figures as the event's massive growth continues.
The popularity of the race weekend as a global sporting spectacle has pushed Jersey to the forefront of the minds of a worldwide audience and is unlocking potential new tourists.
Key figures include:
Super League Triathlon generates a potential 2.7m new tourists for Jersey
Four in five Jersey residents believe Super League has a positive impact on their local community
Global TV reach grows to 1.6 billion as Super League showcases Jersey to a worldwide audience
Social media reach expands to 22 million in race week alone
Detailed representative surveys carried out after the event in the key tourist markets of France and the UK showed that 9.7 per cent of the French population watched the racing and 5.5 per cent in the UK with 24 per cent of those saying they are now more likely to visit Jersey as a result, a potential 2.7m extra tourists.
Some 59 per cent of UK viewers and 61 per cent of those in France were new to Super League while a survey of Jersey residents showed that four in five believe it has a positive impact on their local community, which is significantly higher than for other major international sporting events.
Nearly half of all residents surveyed say they will consider entering a Super League event next year despite 91 per cent not currently participating in triathlon while more than one per cent of Jersey's population registered for RBC Race for the Kids, raising valuable funds for Mind Jersey while also getting fit.
There was a 141 per cent growth in participants for the Age Group events. While those had to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions around 30 per cent have chosen to roll their entries to next year with the others either receiving a refund or donating their entry fee to charity.
There was significant growth in the TV market with audience reach expanding to 1.6 billion via 55 broadcasters in 185 territories.Social media saw a 30 per cent increase with a reach of 22 million over race week while web traffic grew 17 per cent with a 34 per cent growth in streaming via the Super League website.
Super League's PR strategies delivered content with a global online readership of 730 million to further enhance Jersey's sporting reputation around the world while participation also soared.
The addition of the Junior races provided some new and exciting competition with boy's winner, Simon Henseleit, competing in the second race of the 2019/20 Championship Series in Malta after winning a chance to compete in Pro Semi-Finals in Jersey and remarkably making the cut.
The thrilling Pro races were maxed out with 54 entrants as the world's best showed they were desperate to come to the Channel Islands to compete as Super League and Jersey once again proved a winning combination.
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Alameda Calendar
By Bay Area Living Staff | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: December 30, 2010 at 2:48 p.m. | UPDATED: August 15, 2016 at 3:42 p.m.
Listings are printed on a space-available basis. For the complete calendar listing, please visit www.insidebayarea.com/alameda.
USS Hornet Museum — New Year's Eve, dance party, 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, $45-$85, optional buffet dinner available for purchase, 707 W Hornet Ave., Pier 3, 510-521-8448, www.hornetevents.com.
Rythmix Cultural Works — New Year's Eve Comedy Revue with Will Durst and Friends, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 31, $25-$35, 2513 Blanding Ave., 510-865-5060, www.rythmix.org.
Eagles Hall — Andre Thiery and Zydeco Magic, 8:30 p.m. dance lesson, 9 p.m. music, Dec. 31, $40, 2305 Alameda Ave., 510-522-7626.
Alameda Theater and Cineplex — Vegas New Year's Eve with The Rat Pack, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, advance, $111 single, $211 double, after Dec. 27, $125 single, $225 double, 2317 Central Ave., 510-769-2160, www.alamedatheatres.com.
Alameda Rotary Club — Weekly luncheon featuring Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 4, guests may buy lunch for $20 or contribute $5.00 at the door, Grandview Pavilion, 300 Island Drive, 510-814-0607, www.alamedarotary.org.
Aeolian Yacht Club — Tuesday Night Dinner, cocktails at 4:30 p.m. dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, $10 guests, $8 members, children 10 and under $6, children under 3 free, 980 Fernside, 510-995-8049.
Mastick Senior Center — AARP Driver Safety Program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 5, 12, $14 for non-AARP members, pay by check only, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., 510-747-7510.
The West End Library — Armchair Travel Programs, featuring a different speaker who has had a travel experience to share, 7-8 p.m. beginning Jan. 6, with Omer Karacaylak, speaking about Turkey, 788 Santa Clara Ave., 510-747-7767, www.ci.alameda.ca.us/library/west_end.html.
Trinity Seniors Program — Speaker, Carl Arnoult, underwater photographer, with photos of his trip to Italy, 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m., socialize, computer instruction, knitting/crocheting, exercise, 10 a.m. blood pressures, 11 a.m. speaker, noon lunch, donation $4, 1:30, Ukulele class, 1323 Central Ave., 510-522-5220, www.trinityalameda.org.
Frank Bette Center for the Arts — Deja Vu, gently loved arts and crafts silent auction, Jan. 7-22, gala opening 7-9 p.m. Jan. 7, closing party, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 22, free, donations welcome, 1601 Paru St., 510-523-6957, www.frankbettecenter.org.
Autobody Fine Art — The Lost Isle of Neptune, an art show featuring Renee Castro and Ken Davis, through Jan. 28, 1517 Park St., 510-865-2608, www.autobodyfineart.com.
C'era Una Volta — Art Show, Dorallen Davis and Jane Heaphy, California Impressionists and Plein Air Artists, through Feb. 28, 1332 Park St., 510-769-4828, www.ceraunavolta.us.
Alameda Multicultural Community Center — Free Community Computer Lab Hours, 1-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 10, Longfellow Education Center, 501 Lincoln Ave., Building A Room 6, 510-521-9405, alamedamulticultural@gmail.com.
Alameda BNI — Accelerated Business Connections, weekly meetings, 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Masonic Lodge Building, 2312 Alameda Ave., second floor, 510-927-2102, www.acceleratedbni.com.
Alameda Coin Club — Meeting, 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. n Adult Dragon Boating — Drop-in Practices, 8:45-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, for adults of all ages and fitness levels, meet at dock adjacent to 2400 Mariner Square Drive, carolb@alamedanet.net, carol1015@comcast.net.
AlAnon — Monday Night Promises, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave., Room 209, 510-865-0541.n AlAnon — Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings, 7:45-9 p.m. Wednesdays, 1300 Grand St., Garden Room building, behind Home of Truth Center, 510-276-2270.
Alameda Aikikai — Introduction to Japanese martial art of Aikido, short demonstration, explanation and questions answered, all ages welcome, 11 a.m. Sundays, 2025 Clement Ave., 510-523-0392.
Alameda Art Association — Gallery open noon-5:30 p.m. Tuesday though Sunday, open until 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Art Association Art Gallery, next to See's Candy, Alameda Towne Centre, 510-522-5121.
Alameda Community Sing-Along — Infants and toddlers up to age 3, along with their parents and caregivers, enjoy parent-led singing, dancing, shaker play and parachute time, 10:15-11 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, free, Programming Room, Boys and Girls Department, Main Library, 1550 Oak St., volunteers needed to lead singalong monthly, alameda- sings@sbcglobal.net.
Alameda Education Foundation — Monetary donations needed, we give money to Alameda Unified School District to support the visual and performing arts, sports, scholarships, AP classes, and technology, you can help with just $1 a day, www.alamedaeducation.com.
Alameda Elks Lodge No.
1015 — Facility breakfast, proceeds benefit upkeep of historic lodge building, 8:30 a.m.-noon second Sundays, $4-$8, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., 510-522-1015.
Alameda Free Library — Family Storytime, 2-2:30 p.m. Sundays, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and their parents and caregivers welcome, 1550 Oak St. 510-747-7705.
Alameda Free Library — Events, learn to play the game of Go, 3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, Macintosh Users' Group, 10 a.m.-noon, second and fourth Fridays of the month, free, continuing enrollment for both beginning and experienced students, held throughout the year, registration needed, Main Library, 1550 Oak St., 510-747-7709.
Alameda Head Start — Federally funded preschool program for ages 3-5, includes part day morning/afternoon or full day, home-based program also available for children with disabilities, free for eligible participants, for registration call the office, 510-865-4500.
Alameda Hospital — Classes, Yoga, 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Conference Room C, Tai Chi, 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Conference Room A, $40 for once a week for eight weeks, $6/drop-in, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. Louise, 510-814-4362.
Alameda Islamic Center — Events, Friday Prayer, Adhan, 1:20 p.m., Khudba, 1:30 p.m., Iqama, 1 p.m., Quran for Adults, Recitation and Memorization, 7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Quran for Kids, Recitation and Memorization, 5-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Food for Needy, Bring Halal Food to Musjid, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, Madrassa, Islamic Studies for kids, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays, 901 Santa Clara Ave., 510-748-9052, softmngr@hotmail.com, www.islamiccenter.com.
Alameda Island Poets — Meeting, writing workshop from 6:30-7 p.m. featured reader from 7-9 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month, Borders Books, 2245 South Shore Center, 510-522-6442, 510-418-0266.
Alameda Point Community Garden Co-op — Built by and for APC residents, students and neighbors to provide healthy organic produce and sense of community, 510-898-7800, www.apcollaborative.org.
Alameda Rotary Club — Meets 12:15-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Grand View Pavilion, 300 Island Drive. 510-522-6778.
Alameda School of Music — Group classes, Beginning Guitar, Guitar Hero Rock Band, Intro to Songwriting, and Rhythm Rascals for Young Children, 1307 High St., 510-769-0195, www.alamusic.com.
Alameda School of Music — Open Mic, with various students also performing, 2-3 p.m. Saturdays, High Street Station, 1303 High St., 510-769-0195.
Alameda Stamp Club — Active collectors, those interested in learning about stamp collecting invited, first Tuesdays monthly, Fellowship Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1420 Lafayette St. Details: Charles, 510-522-0258.
Alameda Women Artists — Monthly meetings, an organization of artists dedicated to fellowship among artists, artistic and personal growth and professional exhibition and sales, 7:30-9 p.m. third Thursday of each month, locations vary, 510-865-0541.
Alameda Wine Co. — Free Corkage Mondays of any retail purchase, Tax Free Tuesdays, 10 percent off all purchases, Specialty Winemaker and Food Night, 5:30-7:30 each Wednesday, 2315 Central Ave., 510-523-WINE, www.alamedawineco.com.
Alameda Yoga Station — Events, Yoga for people living with cancer, noon-1:15 p.m. every Tuesday, free, 510-290-2641, yoga.cheryl@yahoo.com, Mindful Meditation Class, drop-ins welcome, Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m., donation basis, 2414-A Central Ave., 510-523-YOGA, www.alamedayogastation.com.
Alameda Yoga Station — Meditation Class, 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday evenings, everyone welcome to join this supportive group for all levels, join any week for meditation, then instruction and discussion on the practice and foundations of Insight Meditation, donations welcome, 2414-A Central Ave. Rebecca, 510-482-2032, www.alamedayogastation.com.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Tele-Care Program, telephone contact service for the elderly, homebound, convalescent and isolated in Alameda County, daily calls monitor clients' well-being, refer them to outside sources for help and information, if needed, and help them maintain a connection to their community, free, 510-204-4487.
Alzheimer's Association — Caregiver Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m. second Thursdays monthly, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Heather, 925-284-7942; 800-272-3900, www.alznorcal.org.
Angela's Bistro and Bar — Friday Night Flights, supports local nonprofit organizations, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, $10, 2301 Central Ave.
The Artist's Way — Two groups, meet 11 a.m.-noon:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. every other Monday, will use the exercises and principles from "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron in a safe and supportive space, you will be invited to be your creative self, $35 per session, call Kathleen Holmgren, 510-919-7905.
Bay Area Community Services — Lunches served for adults 60 and older, noon weekdays, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., small voluntary contribution encouraged, members, guests or companions younger than 60 pay a little more, reservations taken 9-11:30 a.m. weekdays. 510-747-7500.
Bead Inspirations — Beading night, free social event for new or experienced beaders, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 1544 Park St., tool rental is $1 per tool or bring your own, reservation needed, 510-337-1203, http://beadinspirations.com.
Big Band Dancing — Listen and dance to Dave's Swingtime Big Band featuring 18 musicians and female singer performing hits from the'30s to '60s the last Wednesday of each month, 8-10 p.m. at Temple Israel 3183 Mecartney Road Alameda. Donation $5 at the door. Contact 510-521-1349 or davealt51@comcast.net.
Big Band Sounds — Bob Enos, former arranger for Stan Kenton, directs 20-member jazz orchestra Soundwave in contemporary arrangements of old standards and Afro-Cuban jazz, sometimes with vocalist, 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, free, Rooster's Roadhouse, 1700 Clement Ave., 510-337-9190.
Business Builders Network — Group promotes members' businesses by exchanging leads and sharing ideas, meets once monthly, Call Russ Grant
510-814-4713 for meeting times and locations, www.businessbuildersnetwork.org.
Business Network International — Alameda chapter meetings, opportunity for local business people to share business leads, strategies and to network with reputable professionals, 8-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Harbor Bay Business Park, 1151 Harbor Bay Parkway, No. 105, Stephen, 510-965-3166.
Celebrate Recovery — Christ-centered, biblically based program that helps people find healing in a safe setting, whatever your hurts, habits or hang-ups, Celebrate Recovery can help you find freedom through the power of Jesus' name, 6 p.m. Sundays, Alameda Christian Reformed Church, 2914 Encinal Ave.
Chosen Vessels Christian Church — Promoting Alamedan African-American Unity and Self-Expression (PAAAUSE) program, meetings on third Mondays, monthly focus on resource sharing and building collaborate relationships for community unity and problem solving, open to all, 710 Haight Ave. 510-523-6707, cvcc@alldifferent.org.
East Bay Coast Guard Spouses Club — Open to spouses of all services and ranks, meets at 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays monthly, Special Purpose Dining Room, Coast Guard Island, eastbayspouses@yahoo.com, www.eastbaycoastguardspouses.net.
Eating with Eagles — Breakfast at Eagles Hall, all are welcome, 8:30 a.m.-noon third Sundays monthly, $7 adults, $5 under 9, 2305 Alameda Ave., 510-522-7626.
Elks 'N' Does Square Dance Club — Classes, join other singles and couples in this energetic, friendly activity, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., Mary Jo K, 510-635-6450.
Estuary Art Attack — Events at Alameda galleries, studios, restaurants, clubs and cafes and across the estuary in Oakland, 6-9 p.m. second Fridays, event details with map: www.estuaryartattack.com.
First Grade Reading Program — Practice phonological awareness skills to build a solid base for reading success with Speech-Language Pathologist M. Macpherson, 4-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 510-337-0530.
Frank Bette Center for the Arts — Activities, Life Drawing, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $15-$45, "Bette's Bodacious Beading Beauties" Bead Group, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Artist Trading Card Group, 1-4 p.m. fourth Saturdays monthly, Storytelling Swap, 7-9 p.m. first Tuesdays monthly, Town Center, 523 South Shore Way, Prose & Poetry Reading, 7-9 p.m. second Saturdays monthly, free, Write group, 6-9 p.m. last Sundays monthly, 1601 Paru St., free, 510-523-6957, www.frankbettecenter.org.
Great Books Discussion Group — Book lovers invited join our discussion group, 7-9 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, First Congregational Church of Alameda, 1912 Central Ave., Susan, 510-522-7243.
Halau Makana — Polynesian dance classes, Beginning Hula, Mondays 7:15-8 p.m., all classes meet at St. Barnabas, 1400 Sixth St., 510-995-8746, www.HalauMakana.com.
High Street Station — BBQ, hamburgers, turkey burgers, chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, 10 percent of proceeds goes to Meals on Wheels, 5:30-9 p.m. every Saturday, Yoga with Neta, 6-7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, 1303 High St., 510-995-8049.
Home of Truth Spiritual Center — Ongoing T'ai Chi class, beginners welcome, T'ai Chi is a gentle form of Qi Gong with 20 movements done repetitively to circulate and balance the chi (life energy), enhances health, balance and general well being 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, $43 a month, $12 per class, 1300 Grand St., registration needed, 510-522-3366, administrator@thehomeoftruth.org.
Home of Truth Spiritual Center — A Course in Miracles, a psychological approach to spirituality with forgiveness as the means to inner peace, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, 1300 Grand St. 510-522-3366.
Home of Truth Spiritual Center — Byron Katie Inquiry Circle, Presented by Zoe Newman, a psychotherapist and certified facilitator, 7:30-9 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, 1300 Grand St., 510-522-3366.
HOW-Overeaters Anonymous of Northern California Inc. — Three ongoing weekly meetings in Alameda, 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Bay Farm Christian Fellowship, 3189 Mecartney Road, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Alameda Christian Reformed Church, 2914 Encinal Ave., and 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Bay Farm Community Church, 3189 Mecartney Road, Harbor Bay Landing, 510-521-7651, http://how-oa.org.
Island City Toastmasters — Speak in public and develop leadership skills, meets 7 p.m. Mondays, Waters Edge Lodge, 801 Island Drive, Bay Farm Island, 510-755-4767, Toast57@Prodigy.net.
Kiwanis Club — Lunch and program, meets noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. www.alamedakiwanis.org.
Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Fellowship — Worship services and children's religious exploration, 4 p.m. first and third Sundays of each month, free, Home of Truth building, 1300 Grand Ave., www.uuliveoak.org.
Marina Village Toastmasters — Meets noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Quadramed, 1301 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 105, 510-337-6107.
Michaan's Auctions By the Bay — Appraisal Clinics, complimentary appraisals of up to five items, our appraisers can review your items and offer a verbal evaluation as well as some history and provenance, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month, no appointment necessary, 2751 Todd St. www.michaans.com.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Monthly meetings, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave., Conference Room C, 510-522-5210.
Network of Spiritual Progressives — Alameda Chapter meets to support each other in spiritual activism and plan community events, new members welcome to spiritual support groups, film forum, book club gatherings, Kathryn, 510-769-5603, Donna, 510-205-5681, www.nspalameda.org.
Overeaters Anonymous — Meetings, 10 a.m. each Saturday, Home of Truth Spiritual Center, 1300 Grand St., www.oaestbay.org.
Paranormal Research Association of the East Bay — New Paranormal Research Circle, join a study circle of serious students of the paranormal and individuals interested in psychic development, meeting times and locations to be announced, 510-995-8893, priestess93@comcast.net, please leave your phone number and the best time to contact you.
Sons in Retirement — Isle City branch, lunch meetings at noon on fourth Tuesdays monthly, Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., http://sirinc.org.
Speech Language Pathologist — First Grade Reading Program, 4-4:30 p.m. Mondays, free, 2308 Central Ave., M. Macpherson M.A.-CCC-SLP, 510-337-0530.
Speisekammer German Restaurant & Bar — Live music Thursdays and Fridays at 8:30 p.m. No cover charge. 2424 Lincoln Ave. 510-522-1300.
Philip Neri Bingo — 7 p.m. Tuesdays, doors open 5 p.m., 3108 Van Buren St., 510-522-2299.
Temple Israel — The "Little Latkes Playgroup," for infants and children through 3 years old, with parents or caregivers, free play as well as singing and structured activities, Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Social Hall, 3183 Mecartney Road, $5 for nontemple members, free for members, 510-522-9355, www.templeisraelalameda.org.
Transitions — Weight Management and Healthy Wellness Support Group, get back to optimal health and wellness, stop yo-yo dieting and lose pounds and body fat permanently, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, Premier Health and Wellness, 2236 Mariner Square Drive, No. 101, registration needed, Amy, 510-259-8565.
Ukulele lessons — All ages welcome, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave., free, Pastor David Bringman, 510-522-5220.
West Alameda Farmers Market — Year-round market, fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods and specialty items direct from farms and suppliers, open rain or shine, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Haight Avenue and Webster Street, www.westalamedabusiness.com.
West End Teen Club — Offers West Alameda teenagers a positive place to go Monday-Friday after school and evenings, activities include organized sports, music and dancing activities, field trips, cooking and baking events and more, 510-864-0580, www.alamedabgc.org.
Writers West of Alameda Inc. — Meetings, new and seasoned writers and their manuscripts are welcome, include short discussion on writing, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly, Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. 510-522-9028, www.writerswest.org
Ballroom Dancing — Dance to Dave's Swingtime Band and vocalist playing hits from 1930s-1960s, East and West Coast swing, rumbas, waltzes, cha chas, tangos, night club two-step and more, 8-10 p.m. last Tuesdays monthly, $5, Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road, Dave, 510-521-1349, davealt@alamedanet.net.
Business Builders Network — Group promotes members' businesses by exchanging leads and sharing ideas, meets once monthly, Call Russ Grant 510-814-4713 for meeting times and locations, www.businessbuild- ersnetwork.org.
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Q: How do I sum time differences between "SET" and "RESET" events? I want to go through my logs and find out how long each output has been on during a specific time period. Pseudo coding it I would find the oldest SET then look for the next RESET entry calculate the duration between the two timestamps and add that time quantity in minutes or decimal hours to a sum then find the next SET and Reset and add that to the sum as well. There will likely be times when there is a RESET event but the SET event is outside my search window and I can ignore those. There will be many different outputs and I want the sum for each distinct "system" and  "code" in the code column as the code contains unit information and the other columns are ancillary.
Example
Time window from 11/15/2015 03:00 to 11/18/2015 03:00
Spreadsheet looks like this:
System,Time Stamp,Code,Unit,Event Text,Set/Reset,
1,11/17/2015 21:41,ABCD,A,Temp is too high,RESET,
1,11/17/2015 21:39,ABCF,B,Movement is too slow,SET,
1,11/17/2015 21:41,DCTY,A,Air flow rate is unstable,SET,
1,11/17/2015 21:44,DCTY,A,Air flow rate is unstable,RESET,
1,11/17/2015 21:43,ABCF,B,Movement is too slow,RESET,
1,11/17/2015 21:43,CATG,C,Door ajar,SET,

When manually crunching the numbers I know Unit B had 4 minutes of code ABCF and unit B had 3 minutes of DCTY. Unit C's CATG has 1 day 13 hours and 45 minutes of set time since it has not yet reset before the end of the window. Also there will most of the time be gaps between the reset and the next set event, so there are two modes: time from set to next reset and reset to next set. I only care about the set to reset duration sums as each set to reset sequence may repeat multiple times. My purpose in seeking these durations is right now I have only been using set event frequency to track issues but an event that is not cleared is not highlighted that way.
Bonus: Can this be done without VBA scripting?

A: This is a solution that addresses the majority of your requirements. In column G starting in G2 you would place the following Array Formula:
=IF(F2="SET",SUM(IF($C:$C=C2,1,0)*IF($F:$F="RESET",1,0)*IF(ISNUMBER($B:$B),$B:$B,0))-B2,"")

This is inputted using CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. Then copied down to all your rows.
Basically it extracts into an array values of 1 for rows that correspond to the same Code and are "RESET" but only for rows that are "SET". It then multiplies these 2 arrays (not matrix multiplication FYI) by the column with the Time Stamps effectively extracting only Time Stamp that confirm to both conditions. Note that as the formula then sums the array this will only be effective if there is only 1 set of SET/RESET for that code. You can add another condition based on the Unit much the same way.
Not a full solution but I hope a starting point.

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