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Upsets abound at Kimberley Diamond Cup
By Colin Bane | Oct 6, 2014
XGames.com
The World Skateboarding Grand Prix's big-money Kimberley Diamond Cup in South Africa over the weekend was full of surprises, from Nyjah Huston's streak of six consecutive 2014 skateboard street contest wins coming to an end to 13 year-old Alana Smith beating out the boys in the Mini Mega Big Air Gap Best Trick contest.
Huston, who won the KDC Street World Championships in 2013 and whose 2014 streak has included wins at Tampa Pro, X Games Austin and a sweep of the 2014 Street League Skateboarding World Tour, was the top qualifier heading into the main event, but was eliminated in the second round head-to-head heat battle by underdog Nassim Guammez of the Netherlands.
"What happened was some awesome competition," Huston explained, during the live webcast. "I'm psyched for Nassim. He's my teammate. I'm really hyped to see my good friend do good. That's the thing with skateboarding, you know? Anything can happen."
Brazilian skater Kelvin Hoefler went on to win the $100,000 prize, beating out Australian Tommy Fynn and American Louie Lopez for the top spot, with Huston in fifth place behind Guammez.
"I can't find the words," Hoefler said, after the contest. "This is so great! The first time I came to South Africa I made it to the final 12 and I promised myself that I will make it onto the podium this year. I never expected to win and am very happy and excited. This was amazing."
American skater Jimmy Wilkins won the KDC Vert World Championships and $35,000 grand prize with a run that included the frontside ollie that has become his signature, a backside 540 ollie, and an alley-oop tailgrab 540. That was enough to put him ahead of Sandro Dias and Elliot Sloan on the podium, a fitting follow-up to his win at X Games Austin in June.
Jono Schwan topped the main event on the Mini Mega Ramp after landing a heelflip body varial 360 over the gap and a 900 on the quarterpipe, besting Elliot Sloan and Clay Kreiner for the $22,000 top prize.
Smith, the only female competing on the Mini Mega Ramp, won $5,000 in the Best Trick event with her backflip over the gap, the first time a female has ever landed the trick in competition, beating Schwan and X Games Big Air veteran Andy Macdonald, among others.
"I think her win is insanely significant just because it's never been done before," Mimi Knoop, Smith's Hoopla Skateboards team manager, told ESPN. "I mean, there's been girls throughout the history of skateboarding who have entered guys' contests and held their own but... I may be wrong but I don't think there's ever been a time where a girl has actually won against the guys in a pro contest. It's significant for that reason but also just for the progression of skateboarding in general. It's not that she's 'good for a girl.' She's an awesome skateboarder period, and pushing envelopes. That's what hypes me up about it."
Smith's Hoopla Skateboards teammate Samarria Brevard won the Women's Street Championships after edging out two-time X Games gold medalist Alexis Sablone and Pamela Rosa, the X Games Austin 2014 silver medalist, for the $15,000 Women's Street Championships prize.
"The plane ride was really long and I was kind of nervous about it, but when I got here it was really worth the plane ride for sure," the always understated Brevard said after the contest.
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I am living in once again in same Marriott Suzhou hotel and one main reason is uniqueness of remembering your name and if you visit then everyone knows you with your name. Excellent guest services by staff from bell boy to higher management. Scott in executive lounge is doing excellent and girls in lounge great too. Hotel is improving to provide more and added cafe as well as some other shops and redecorated some areas too. One major upgrade is necessary on main land executive lounge decor and furniture change to give it more modern and unique look.
I got better room this time and looking forward for suite in future but overall I give 5 star to hotel.
David and his team was very helpful and the election of food choices in the buffet is just awesome. The quality and the taste of their rack of lamb were fantastic. Everytime I go to Suzhou, I stay at this hotel for their great room layout, friendly staff and tasty foods.
Nice hotel. Not much around hotel in regards to shopping and dining. Little confusing on how to get into the hotel. Staff members are very friendly but lack English skills. Rooms are little outdated for a Marriott. But still the best Marriott in the area.
Great coffee and service! The dessert is also very good. I've been missing a casual and relaxing place from stressful work, and this place is definitely a good choice. The price is also very affordable. I like the place!
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These muffins made a great breakfast and are much healthier then your average breakfast baked goods. I look forward to mixing it up with these – subbing applesauce for the oil, switching out flours and changing up the add-ins. Quick, simple and nutritious – I'm sure these will be made often in my home.
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Stir together until ingredients are just moistened.
Spoon into a greased or paper-lined 12-cup muffin pan, filling cups ¾ full.
Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or center is firm to touch.
This is a great recipe!! I loved it so much! instead of making muffins I made a loaf, it took just as long and it came out just as good. Thank You!
This is a winner! Thank you! Have made them a couple times now. Last time I substituted the choc chips and dried cranberries for some fresh blackberries, raspberries and blueberries I needed to use up. I decreased the white sugar and added a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon. They were incredible! Thanks for such a great (and healthier than most) breakfast recipe!
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Q: Laravel 5.5 Delete Data using modal I want to delete data using modal, I already get the id of the data I want to delete, but when I click the delete button in modal nothing happen..
Please tell me if something wrong..
Thank you very much
this is my controller
 public function destroy(Request $request)
{
    $applicant = Applicant::where('fk_user_details_id', request('user_detail_id'))->delete();
    $userDetail = UserDetail::where('fk_users_id', request('id'))->delete();
    User::destroy(request('id'));

    return redirect('/applicant_list')->with('success', 'Applicant Removed');
}

this is modal
<form action="{{route('applicant_delete', 'delete')}}" method="POST" class="remove-record-model">
{{ method_field('delete') }}
{{ csrf_field() }}

                <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-hidden="true">×</button>

Delete Applicant Record

You Want You Sure Delete This Record?

                <input type="hidden", name="applicant_id" id="app_id" value="">

                <button type="button" class="btn btn-default waves-effect" data-dismiss="modal">Close</button>
                <button type="submit" class="btn btn-danger waves-effect remove-data-from-delete-form">Delete</button>

</form>

this is my routes:
Route::delete('applicant_delete_modal/{applicants}', 'ApplicantController@destroy')->name('applicant_delete');

and this is my javascript
$('#applicantDeleteModal').on('show.bs.modal', function(e) {
    var $invoker = $(e.relatedTarget);
    var $id = $invoker.attr('data-id');
    var data = $('#data_applicant-' + $id).html();

    data = JSON.parse(data);
    console.log(data);
    $('#app_id').val(data.applicants_id);

})

A: your route :
Route::delete('applicant_delete_modal', 'ApplicantController@destroy')->name('applicant_delete');

in your controller :
 public function destroy(Request $request)
{
    $applicant_id=$request->input('applicant_id');

    $applicant = Applicant::where('fk_user_details_id',$applicant_id)->delete();
    $userDetail = UserDetail::where('fk_users_id',$applicant_id)->delete();
    User::destroy($applicant_id);
    return redirect('/applicant_list')->with('success', 'Applicant Removed');
}

your modal should be :

             <form action="{{route('applicant_delete')}}" method="POST" class="remove-record-model">
               {{ method_field('delete') }}
               {{ csrf_field() }}

                <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-hidden="true">×</button>

Delete Applicant Record

You Want You Sure Delete This Record?

                <input type="hidden", name="applicant_id" id="app_id">

                <button type="button" class="btn btn-default waves-effect" data-dismiss="modal">Close</button>
                <button type="submit" class="btn btn-danger waves-effect remove-data-from-delete-form">Delete</button>

             </form>

set data in modal on delete button click :
assuming that you are showing your data in table , then
give attribute data-userid to delete button.
@foreach($users as $user)

{{$user->name}}
<button class="btn btn-danger deleteUser" data-userid="{{$user->id}}">Delete</button>

@endforeach

now we set data in modal and show modal, when user click on deleteUser button class javascript

A: I saw your comment in Saurabh Mistry's answer
I think you might input wrong column name in where clause
You can try to check if your query returns correct result by doing this
dd(Applicant::where('fk_user_details_id',$applicant_id)->get());

If it returns null or empty collection, you might have to recheck your where clause

A: Your button has to be of type submit to be able to submit the form.
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-danger waves-effect remove-data-from-delete-form">Delete</button>

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Джигербе́нт (также Джигербе́нд, Джикарба́нд; ) — городище на территории Лебапского велаята Туркмении, располагается в 5 км к югу от Дарган-Аты, в 3 км от современного русла Амударьи. Был основан как город в IV—III веках до н. э. и просуществовал до XII века. Является частью древнего и средневекового Хорезма.

Упоминания в средневековых источниках
Впервые он упомянут у Аль-Истахри (середина X века) при описании караванного пути из Бухары в Хорезм через Амуль:

Дорога из Бухары в Хорезм — это дорога по пустыне. Едут из Бухары день до Фарахши по населенной местности, потом едут 8 дней все время по пустыне, в которой нет станций, рабатов и жилых мест, — это путь по пастбищам, поэтому для него не приводятся остановки. А кто желает, переправляется через Джейхун и Амуль и едет в Хорезм. От Бухары до Фарабра два дня пути, в Фарабре переправляются через реку в Амуль, от Амуля едут по берегу день до Виза, от Виза до Мардуса день пути, от Мардуса до Асбаса день, от Асбаса до Сайфина день, затем до Тахирии день, затем до Джигирбенда день, затем до Даргана день, затем до Садвара день, затем до Хазараспа день, затем до Хорезма день, а (всего) от Бухары до Хорезма по населенной местности 12 дней пути.

Более подробные сведения о городе принадлежат Аль-Макдиси (конец X века), который, перечисляя города левобережного Хорезма, отмечает:

Джигербенд подобен Хиве, он на берегу, в нем много деревьев и садов, рынок его велик и благоустроен, соборная мечеть на краю его; его пересекает главная дорога.

Тот же автор указывает, что на правом берегу реки, у переправы, находился одноименный рабат, который, очевидно, должен был эту переправу охранять; его можно отождествлять с сохранившимися доныне развалинами Сартараша. Судя по всему, помимо основного караванного маршрута с переправой у Амуля существовал и путь через Джигербент.
Следующее по времени упоминание города (Джа'фарбенд) можно видеть в пересказе Байхаки повествования Бируни о завоевании Хорезма Махмудом Газневи в 1017 году.

Обращает на себя внимание отсутствие упоминания о Джигербенте у автора начала XII века Якута аль-Хамави, оставившего наиболее пространное описание Хорезма накануне монгольского нашествия. Возможно, это свидетельствует о том, что город в его время лежал в развалинах или влачил жалкое существование. Однако в дорожнике XIV века, составленном Хамдаллахом Казвини, Джигербент вновь назван в числе населенных пунктов, лежавших на пути из Мерва в столицу Хорезма.

В хивинских хрониках (Мунис-Агехи) XIX века появляется топоним Джигербенд-Ата, указывающий, что с развалинами был связан культ какого-то местного святого. Почитаемая «гробница» его находится в пещере, вырубленной в обрыве холма. Эта святыня явно позднего происхождения, однако проведенные раскопки показывают, что уже в средневековом городе существовало весьма своеобразное святилище. Исследователи, начиная с В. В. Бартольда, отождествляют это городище со средневековым городом Джигербенд (Джикарбанд), упоминаемым авторами X—XI и XIV веков.

Раскопки
Раскопки городища проводились в 1973—1974 годах под руководством О. А. Вишневской. В результате была обнаружена овальная в плане крепость, возведение которой относится к IV—III векам до н. э., частично перестроенная в V—VII веках. Крепость имела стены толщиной 6,5 метров с круглыми в плане башнями.

В IX веке на остатках старой крепости воздвигнута новая, служившая окруженим средневековому городу с домами, мечетью и минаретом.

Также при раскопках обнаружено сооружение, которое было датировано IX—XI веками и условно названо храмом огня. Постройка представляла собой помещение с кирпичной вымосткой посредине и обрамлённой колоннами округлой нишей с южной стороны. В нише размещался очаг, стилизованный в форме человека, в котором, по предположению исследователей, при религиозных церемониях разжигался священный огонь, в прочее время поддерживавшийся перед нишей в специальном сосуде.

При раскопках найдено большое количество археологических объектов: более 200 целых сосудов из керамики и бронзы, а также динар, 1016 года и другие предметы.

См. также
Ак-кала - Акчагелин — Дарган - Девкесен — Диярбекир - Замакшар — Калалыгыр — Канга-кала - Капарас - Кёнеургенч — Куня-Уаз - Кырк-молла - Кюзелигыр - Садвар — Шахсенем

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Q: GraphicsMagick Convert issue in node.js AWS Lambda Currently trying to edit an image via an URL in a NodeJS lambda. At the moment I've installed, imageMagick, GraphicsMagick and am doing the const gm = require('gm').subClass({ imageMagick: true });, also tried const gm = require('gm').subClass({ imageMagick: "7+"});, no positive results.
The error states: Could not execute GraphicsMagick/ImageMagick: identify "-ping" "-verbose" "imageURL" this most likely means the gm/convert binaries can't be found
Here's my code:
if(event.body !== null && event.body !== "" && event.httpMethod == "POST" ){

        //Do image parsing.

        gm(postedData.imageURL).identify(function(err, value) {
            console.log(value);

            if(err) {
                console.log(err);

            }
        });

        response.statusCode = 200;
        console.log(response.parsedImageURL);
        response.body =  JSON.stringify("Image has been modified successfully. ");

    }
    else{
        response.body = JSON.stringify("Request must be a post call or empty request. ")
    }


These genius floral design imprints provide a wonderful counterpoint to the cold concrete on which they are impressed. Of course, with the technique all kinds of possibilities are opened up – geometric patterns, realistic floorscapes and other approaches are all possible.
Also, these can be functional and provide different textures and grips underfoot on what would otherwise be a smooth and sterile concrete floor surface – unless the owner prefers to infill the void space after the concrete has set. This is also just one of the features of the modernist Transparent House shown in the images above.


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Q: How to partition switch to different subnet? I have a router with 8 interfaces. Each interface is on its on subnet. All the cable from each interface is plugged into a single 48-port switch.
I feel that this implementation is rather strange. What is the correct way to do this to get 8 subnets? In addition, if each router interface is its own DHCP server, how does the devices from switch know which one to use? I am trying to avoiding configuring static ip

A: Using 802.1Q VLAN tagging you can 'trunk' a single link to allow transport for all VLANs configured on both sides. Just make sure the link speed is high enough for the traffic total and all VLANs are configured on both sides in the exact same way.
Running multiple, physical links between switch and router requires VLANs in the switch anyway. Each VLAN defines which ports can talk to each other while ports in different VLANs cannot.
I'm pretty sure the current switch config has got several VLANs set up, each with untagged ports for the clients and the according router port. If you want to change the switch-router interconnect to support all VLANs you need to add all VLANs to the interconnect port. One VLAN may remain untagged, all the others must be tagged.
On the router you need to configure the port in the same way. Make sure the router ports are not in switch mode as multiple interconnects for a VLAN could cause a bridge loop unless spanning tree protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP) is used.


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Alabama's Capital City has a railroad history that dates back to the 1800s. Retired Episcopal Bishop of Upper South Carolina, Andrew Waldo, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his research into the Western Railway of Alabama, Montgomery Shops. On Feb. 14, the City of Montgomery will present a new film about that history at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The public is invited.
"Diesel Fuel Costs Complicate New Year" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 30, 2023
Mark Colson, President and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host of The Exchange, about diesel and alternative fuels. The economy's supply chain has been impacted by high diesel fuel costs, and Colson believes the future will have several economically and environmentally viable types of fuels, including clean diesel.
"Guide Dog Groups Plan Merger" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 26, 2023
People who are blind often use guide dogs, and today Adam Beasley, longtime volunteer with Guide Dogs of America, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about how the organization has merged with Tender Loving Canines, to include service dogs in its mission. Guide Dogs of America is a project of the Machinists Union.
"Historic Buildings Assessed for Damage After Selma Tornado" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 25, 2023
When an EF-2 tornado ripped through Selma on January 12th, homes, businesses, and historic structures were destroyed. Candi Duncan, treasurer of the Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society, gives Carolyn Hutcneson, In Focus host, an eyewitness overview of the damage.
"BBB Offers Warnings for Tornado Aftermath" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 24, 2023
After the January 12th tornadoes that tore through several Alabama counties, Monde Donaldson, Vice-President of the Better Business Bureau Educational Foundation, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about how storm chasers and those who impersonate disaster officials can re-victimize survivors. This Better Business Bureau serves central and south Alabama.
"Supply Chain Problems Persist in New Year" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 23, 2023
On The Exchange from In Focus, economist Judson Edwards, Dean of the Troy University Sorrell College of Business, talks with host Carolyn Hutcheson about the high prices for consumer goods. Diesel fuel costs and supply chain issues are still adding to inflation. Edwards' podcast is "The Double Dome," where two heads are better than one!
"Troy Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott Shares Tornado Memories" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 19, 2023
On January 12th, an EF-2 tornado ripped through Selma, destroying structures in the historic city. As storms moved east, an EF-3 tornado hammered rural Autauga County, leaving seven people dead and others injured. Kyle Gassiott, Troy Public Radio's Operations Manager, jumped in the car and covered the story for NPR and TPR. He talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about what he witnessed in Selma and Autauga County.
"The Story Behind Alabama's Rosenbaum House, Part Two" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 18, 2023
In Part Two of the In Focus visit to the Rosenbaum House, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Florence,Alabama, Site Director Jeff Ford talks with Carolyn Hutcheson about the family who lived there.
"Rosenbaum House Predates Tiny House Movement" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 17, 2023
Jeff Ford, Site Director for Florence, Alabama's Rosenbaum House, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian designs, comparing them with today's Tiny House movement in an uncertain economy.
"Historic Marker Comes to Pike County Courthouse" - TPR's In Focus - January 12, 2013
A new historic marker at the Pike County Counthouse will be unveiled on Jan. 13th. John Reynolds, who leads the SCOPE 50 organization, a project of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the successful efforts to register more than 1000 black voters in Troy and Pike Counties in the 1960s. He shares memories of being hired as a young adult by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wh...
"Workforce Development Focuses On The Future" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 11, 2023
Workforce development is a priority to keep Alabama's economy thriving, but the challenge is attracting and educating young adults to fill those jobs. Dr. Jim Purcell, Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about how Alabama compares with the rest of the nation in meeting industry needs, while its population is graying.
"Soil Agronomist on the Camellia's Alabama History " - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 10, 2023
In 1959, the Camellia became Alabama's first designated official state flower. Charles Mitchell, President of the Lee County Historical Society and member of the Auburn - Opelika Men's Camellia Club, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, at the Loachapoka Pioneer Park, about camellias and the gardens at the historic park. Charles Mitchell is a soil agronomist, retired from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System a...
"Inflation Concerns for the New Year" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 9, 2023
January 9, 2023 • 4 min
Joseph Borg, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, kicks off the New Year with a discussion with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about inflation and a possible recession. He shares advice about saving for Santa's visit in 2023 without the stress.
"Riverkeeper On Plans for Choctawhatchee River" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 5, 2023
Michael Mullen, Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about one of Alabama's longest free-flowing rivers and the pollutants that affect the Wiregrass waterway.
"Opus 3 Celebrates Two-Plus Decades On Air" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 4, 2023
Troy Public Radio celebrates its Sunday noon music program, "Opus 3," with its host, Catherine Allard, Professor Emerita of the Troy University John M. Long School of Music. Catherine Allard talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the more than two decades of the program and how it has evolved with input from its loyal listeners.
"New Year Brings Inflation Concerns" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 2, 2023
"A Mental Health Toolkit for Holiday Stress" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 15, 2022
December 15, 2022 • 9 min
Stress can wear people down over the holidays, so Julie Waters of Mental Health America - Montgomery, has developed an online toolkit, a handy guide to stress and coping ideas. She talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the "Be Okay Toolkit," which can be found at the website, www.beoktoolkit.org. The suicide and crisis lifeline is 988.
"A Visit to Alabama's Coon Dog Cemetery" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 8, 2022
December 8, 2022 • 9 min
Cousins Lee and Franky Hatton join In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson at Alabama's Coon Dog Cemetery in Colbert County, northwest Alabama, to talk about this unique cemetery that began as a final resting place for "Troop," Key Underwood's faithful and beloved coon dog. The annual Labor Day Celebration supports the upkeep of this cemetery of more than 300 coon dogs.
"Retired Colonel Shares Family Flag Story, Pt 2" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 7, 2022
Retired Colonel Bryan Morgan, whose military career included serving as the State Judge Advocate for the Alabama Military Department, tells his family's flag story to Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host. His father was a page in the U.S. House of Representatives when Pearl Harbor was attacked Dec. 7, and President Roosevelt gave his "Day of Infamy" speech Dec. 8, 1941. The flag that flew over the House of Representatives...
"Aquatic Ecologist Details Ancient Alabama" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 6, 2022
Ancient life in Alabama included dinosaurs, exotic plants, and tropical seas, according to aquatic ecologist Bill Deutsch, who talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his new book, "Ancient Life in Alabama, the Fossils, the Finders, and Why It Matters."

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I finished the game and I need a challenge. I've never done this before and apparently there has to be at least two people to play the mission. Up to 4 can play and can be played as much as needed for a Deoxys for each Sinnoh/Johto game we have. Sorry if there is strange spelling. Still using PsP.


EasiYo Natural Yoghurt is a plain, unsweetened, full-cream yoghurt. Ideal for children, active energetic people and the elderly - all who require good sources of absorbable calcium, protein and all the trace elements found in milk fat.
Pasteurised whole & skim milk solids (98%) from free range cows, live lactic cultures (l.bulgaricus, s.thermophilus, l.acidophilus). Contains natural lecithin derived from soyabean.


It's Not Easy Being Green: Or Is It?
Motorists today are faced with a variety of environmental concerns as they shop for new cars and evaluate the impact of their current vehicles. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, these concerns about the environment are especially relevant considering that vehicles in the United States account for 45% of global automotive CO2 emissions, which are a major contributor to both climate change and pollution. Driving a hybrid or environmentally friendly vehicle is a great option for reducing your emissions, but don't be left out of the green movement if you are not ready to make the switch over to these (often costly) options. There are several preventative maintenance steps that car owners (of any type of vehicle) can take to maximize the efficiency of their vehicles and minimize their footprint on the environment.
Keep your engine in tune by taking your car to your mechanic for regular preventative maintenance. A vehicle that is well tuned will use gasoline more efficiently and emit less toxic emissions. Cars running at optimum performance can also save you money as you will be getting better gas mileage.
Driving the speed limit is important not only for your safety and that of your fellow drivers, but this simple action can also help make your car greener. According to the US Department of Energy, speeding and rapid acceleration or braking can waste gas by lowering your gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in town.
Checking the air pressure in your vehicle's tires is an easy maintenance step that you can do at your home or local gas station that will help make your car more effective. According to the Car Care Council, almost two billion gallons of gas are wasted each year because American's tires are not properly inflated which leads to resistance that makes the engine work harder to move the vehicle.
Cutting back on your use of air conditioning may be unfathomable in the middle of summer, but if possible, opt for alternative means of cooling such as open windows and reflective coverings to maintain a cool environment. AC systems, especially in older cars, can deteriorate the gas mileage and increase the amount of emissions released into the air.
Air filters help protect a vehicle's engine from dirt and other outside damaging elements. Changing dirty air filters in your car will help the whole vehicle run more efficiently, which will save energy and fuel and reduce the negative impact of your vehicle on the environment.


Renovated Colonial home in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This home has had a nearly complete renovation and expansion in 2009 by the present owners.
The first floor was designed to accommodate a spacious kitchen open to the dining and living rooms. Beautiful hardwood floors were put in throughout these rooms creating a seamless connection. The front entrance is through a foyer/mudroom with windows, tile floor and coat closet. There's a full bathroom on this floor with a tub and shower.
Features in the kitchen include an island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, gas stove and a striking expanse of granite counters. There are ample cherry cabinets and an additional pantry closet. The pleasant work space is well designed. With an exterior access from this space, you can just imagine a kitchen or herb garden right outside the door.
On the second floor are three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms all with skylights and the laundry. Dramatic vaulted ceilings and generous natural light in the master bedroom provide a beautiful space to relax. There are two closets, one a walk-in. The master bath has tiled floors, granite counters and a walk-in shower.
Particularly noteworthy are the high ceilings on both the first and second floors, the large windows and lots of light on all sides of the house. Potential for expansion into the attic with it's high ceilings and insulation complete.
There is a detached oversized three car garage with electricity. Great for space if a workshop is wanted.
The house sits on a large 15,000 SF level corner lot that offers plenty of privacy while being in a great neighborhood location.
This home has access to Route 128 and commuter rail in the downtown. Easy access to Boston and Logan Airport. Enjoy Cape Ann resources and Crane Beach nearby.


CNC Machine Services is pleased to announce a broader range of quality services for our customers. Through your patronage and repeated ISO 9000 compliance service requests, CNC Machine Services is now offering laser checking alignments and linear positioning. We have invested in an Optidyne 4000-laser system and Renishaw Ball Bar which is, state-of-the-art and will allow us to improve the accuracy of your machines.
With extensive backgrounds in CNC equipment and mechanical / electrical systems, our service will not just report the measurement results; but will provide problem diagnosis, corrective actions and repair service to bring your equipment in specification. This complete service clearly sets us apart from other laser service providers.
Our customers will be supplied with a report containing measurement data, graphs, and charts as to the condition of their equipment. With this information, customers can maintain service logs demonstrating the accuracy of their equipment. This service is recommended semi-annually (ISO 9000-TE Guidelines) and also for jobs which require a high degree of accuracy and tight tolerances.
As always, we are available to provide repair services and troubleshooting for your machinery. With the addition of our laser unit, CNC Machine Services is now in a position to offer a full range of services to support all of your shop needs. This full service will include consulting with many of you to customize a preventative maintenance program to minimize machine downtime and to ensure high quality products.
We are looking forward to working with you to keep your equipment running and producing accurate parts.


Not a great picture....but super hearty and very filling! A wonderful Fall Supper!
Came up with this recipe this week. Was such a huge hit with my family I decided to share it with you. This can very easily be turned gluten free (use a gluten free cream soup). I haven't tried, but I think this could also be altered into a lacto-vegetarian recipe using meat substitutes.
Serves about 6-8, 1-1/2 cup servings.
Cook bacon in soup pot until fat is rendered and pieces are crispy. Remove some for garnish.
Add onion and cook till translucent.
Add chicken broth (a little at first to deglase the pan, beware of the steam).
Add carrots and cream soup, mix well.
Add potato, cook until tender.
Using a manual potato masher, slightly mash carrots and potatoes to thicken soup.
Add cheeses, stir until completely melted.
Garnish with crispy bacon and chives (optional).


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Prairie Meadows is making it rain every Wednesday in April. $28,000 cash is up for grabs at our Showers of Cash drawings. At 7pm each week, 12 players will win instant cash, with six lucky players moving on to the bonus game where they'll win even more money. For more details on the Showers of Cash drawing, visit Prairie Gold Rewards.


RCOA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2017 and its likely impact on people in detention, their families and support networks as well as visitors to immigration detention facilities. We are greatly concerned that this Bill aims to introduce further restrictions to an immigration detention environment that is already highly restrictive.
RCOA is troubled that these restrictions and the proposed strengthened search and seizing powers of authorised officers are planned to be implemented in all types of immigration detention facilities, irrespective of the vulnerabilities and needs of people detained in those facilities. We are also disappointed that, similar to a number of other Bills and policies introduced in relation to immigration detention in recent years, this Bill does not address the real problems with Australia's immigration detention system, namely the lack of a time limit on detention and limited oversight of decisions to detain.
You can download the submission here or continue to read it in html.
This submission examines the duplication and inefficiencies involved in visa cancellations that result in indefinite detention of refugees.


At fifteen years old, Jada Charlton is carrying a full course load at The College of The Bahamas in pursuit of her goal of becoming a brain surgeon.
Successfully achieving five BGCSEs with C and above grades in the 10th grade afforded her the opportunity to skip the rest of high school and earn a government scholarship at The College. The former Abraham's Bay High School student credits her success to the excellent teachers who taught her in Mayaguana, as well as family and community support.
Two months ago, Jada was invited to the House of Assembly by Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Honourable Jerome Fitzgerald who heralded her achievements. After that event, he invited her to the Ministry to discuss further assistance she required to make her studies and life in New Providence easier. The soft-spoken young lady informed Minister Fitzgerald that a computer would greatly assist her since she had to travel to her aunt's house every evening to use the computer to complete her assignments.
The Minister contacted Mrs. Pia Farmer, Director of Customs Computers to request a considerable discount on an Apple iMac Pro Notebook [Jada's preference]. He then sought the assistance of Ms. Candy Roberts of Super Value to make a donation towards the computer. Ms. Roberts agreed to contribute to the cause and the computer was purchased.
The next step was securing a phone to enable the aspiring surgeon to contact her mother if she had any changes with her school schedule. Mrs. Persis Charlton, Jada's mother relocated to Nassau to be with her daughter while she attends COB. Minister Fitzgerald reached out to BTC's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Geoff Houston who on hearing Jada's success story, was eager to play a part in her education.
Christmas came early for Jada, when she was called to the Ministry to pick up her gifts. Not only did she get an iMac Pro notebook; she received one of the best models in the shop. Mrs. Farmer revealed at the presentation that her company decided to upgrade the laptop purchased for Jada to the latest model; provide a printer, some paper to get her started; a laptop case and book bag.
Jerome Sawyer, Senior Manager for Public Relations presented Jada with a Nokia Lumina phone and package of minutes which brought a big smile to her face. Sawyer noted that BTC believes in education and in young people and was happy to assist Jada in her studies.
"Sometimes in New Providence we forget about the talent in the Family Islands and particularly students in the Southeast Bahamas like Mayaguana. Your achievement is a testimony of the quality of education in The Bahamas," the BTC Public Relations Manager said.
Mr. Sawyer made a pledge to Jada that if she stays on track and completes her education in record time; BTC will have something at the end for her.
Jada thanked all of the people who blessed her with the gifts and stated that the equipment will help her greatly in her education. She admitted that it is difficult to being college at such a young age but she has adjusted. "It is all about ability, rather than age," she said.
The freshman's course load includes English 119; Biology 100; Math 140; Chemistry 071and Spanish 103.
Minister Fitzgerald thanked Customs Computers; Ms. Candy and Mr. Rupert Roberts of Super Value and Mr. Geoff Houston of BTC for their generosity towards an individual who is so deserving.
Jada Charlton, who is a college freshman at age fifteen, was rewarded for her phenomenal success with the latest model Apple iMac Pro Notebook. Pictured at the presentation are l-r: Pia Farmer, Director, Customs Computer Ltd; the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology; Jada Charlton; Persis Charlton, Jada's mother and Raquella Sweeting, Customer Service Representative, Custom Computers Ltd.


Personalized mini glass jars, because you might have your own idea of what to fill them with! Tip: Fill one half with your favorite candy and the other with your fiance's. In the end, see whose is most popular!


Aug 1- 31, Keep a Detailed Food and Drink Journal – On paper, online or via mobile app.
Work out a minimum of 5 days a week. Download this month's workout calendar (below).
This month we are going to focus on learning how many calories we should be eating for weight loss. In order to do that, we have to pay attention to our eating habits. Working out 4-6 days a week for at least 30 min will help you reach your goal…BUT you still have to focus on what you are eating to see results.
How can you join us? Leave a comment and let us know that you are IN and ready to commit!
For an extra boost, Join our August DietBet! – Winners Split the Pot! Our July DietBet participants shed over 800 pounds and split a pot of over $5,000. The fun starts on July 28th and bet is just $30. Official weigh-in by photo – Last day to weigh in is August 10th.
1. How much should you be eating everyday? – In order to get started, you have to have an eating goal in mind. If you are already tracking your food and have a goal, move to the next step. If not, use a food calculator to determine what your goal should be so that you have a starting point. Pick a goal and stick with it for at least 14 days. You need to allow for your body to get use to the reduction in calories and your exercise habits. However, don't be unwise. If you gain significant weight in the first week that is a sign that change is needed. Calorie calculator: Use these free tools to help you choose your starting numbers (calories/nutrients).
2. Decide how you will record your meals. You can write your log on paper, record it on website or on a free mobile app, like My Fitness Pal, Loseit or Fat Secret. For each meal, tally up your calories for each meal. You can also include the amount of protein, carbs, fats, sugars or fiber if you would like to have a clearer picture of your meals.
3. Read these articles for perspective and guidance.
Required Reading: Read this article and this article to understand the math behind how many calories you should eat to lose weight.
What Portion Sizes Should I be Eating?
4. Cheat Treat – Give yourself a cheat meal or treat once or twice a week…but limit these indulgences to 500 extra calories for the day or less. There are a lot of treats that will fit into that range and moderation is key. Remember, 3500 calories = 1 pounds, so if you eat an extra 500 calories a day, that's a pound worth of energy.
Whether you eat Clean, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian, go on Weight Watchers, etc…that is up to you. There are lots of good options out there, so do your research and get started. There are a lot of free, healthy meal plans online. Here are a few sources.
Eat a balanced meals. Here are some suggestions.
Protein: Take your weight and divide it in half or by .8 (your weight/.5 or your weight/.8) to get a good minimum range for protein. You can eat even more of course, especially if you are going Paleo or Low Carb.
Don't be afraid to eat healthy fats from oils, nuts, avocado, fish oil supplements, etc.
Eat food combinations: Combine a portion of protein with a portion of veggies or whole grains. Combine greek yogurt with whole grain cereal and fruit. Have egg whites with veggies. Create a lunch wrap with lean protein, cheese and veggies. There are so many simple combinations. Once you know the calories and nutrients for these meals you won't have to keep looking up information to add meals to your food journal/log.
*Exercise Disclaimer: Before starting any exercise program, please consult with your doctor. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries resulting from attempting this exercise routine. If you have injuries that could be worsened, are pregnant, have knee issues, or are suffering neck and back pain, you should speak with a professional trainer about what workouts would be best for you. Do not attempt if you have current injuries, past surgeries or other physical issues/health issues that could be affected by exercise. Don't forget to stretch before and after working out to avoid injuries.
Workout Links – We've posted videos of the moves so that you can see proper form.
It's ok if you can't get through all of the moves, Do the best you can and make modifications. One modified pushup on your knees is better than no pushups. It's also ok to reduce the number of moves if you are a beginner and then build up to doing more over the course of the month. Do YOUR best. Do what works best for you. Start of slow if you need to!
On Days that we don't do cardio, how many times should I do the workout listed for the day?
Do 1-3 sets of the circuit of exercises listed for the day. The number of time you will repeat the circuit depends on YOUR level of fitness and what your normal workout routine is. You may be just adding a round or two of these workouts to your regular workout routine for an added boost and that's great.
How often should I rest during the workout?
Rest for 30 sec to 1 min between exercises, but take more time if you need it. Break the exercises up, take rest when you need to and go at your own pace. For example, you may need to break 30 jumping jacks into 2 sets of 15 and take a 30 second to 1 minute break in between, that's fine.
What should I do for cardio exercise?
I am definitely in! I am starting my on personal 90 day challenge August 1, so this is right on time and perfect!
I'm in. My workouts are limited because of a long commute and desk job, so I'm not able to do 30+ minutes of continuous activity. I do break up my workouts in 10 min increments throughout the day as much as I can. Just need to do a better job at incorporating strength training and stretching/flexibility.
I'm ready! Thanks for guiding us!
Thanks a million!! You can count me in!
I'm in…this is perfect timing..
I love it!! I'm definitely in!!
I'm in and ready to go. I'm going to push myself (make time; busy schedule) for exercise.
I am so ready to do this challenge. I'm in for August!!
Well tomorrow starts the dawn of a new day….Thank you God for this opportunity. Please grant strength and success for everyone embarking on this new way of living.
I'm in! Ready for the change!
I would like to participate in this challenge!
I'm in starting in, I a grateful for this sight.
Sorry for the typo. I meant, I am ready for the challenge.
I'm in, One of the hardest things for me is I have no support and I have no one to work out with so the motivations can sometimes be hard .
READY TO COMMIT!!! I started my fitness journey in 2010 and I reached all my goals. I ran my first 5k, went from a size 8 to a size 2, had major muscle tone and lots of endurance. But in 2012-2013 I found myself slacking off until I finally just quit altogether. I gained all of my weight back along with losing muscle mass and endurance. Now I'm ready to start my journey again, "one day at a time"!!! I'm thankful to have found this site, it helps to have a supportive community and I have already found so many inspiring stories. I'm excited about the journey, let's go!!!


Do you guys ever get into a funk..
No energy, motivation or drive? These moments happen every few months for me and are never easy.
All the usual things that usually pep me up fail to work- meditation, exercise and great food are my go to's and even those aren't helping me slide out of this phase. I retreat when I'm like this. I don't want to infect anyone with this energy and I think that is the problem.
Isolation is the worst thing we can do. We tend to sit deeper in the "blah" when we should be moving (literally) away from it.
Seeing friends automatically brought my mood up, connecting with people is the most potent way to feel good. It's the secret cure to the funk.
So even when you want to stay in bed and watch netflix for hours on end. Get up, shower and see your mates, your family or even head to a coffee shop and chat to a stranger. Your mood will be elevated immediately.


RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - The Richmond City Council voted to rename the Boulevard after tennis player and Richmond native Arthur Ashe during Monday night's meeting.
"We agree, we want to honor Arthur Ashe the right way while keeping our street named the Boulevard," Christopher Small said.
The proposal was sponsored by City Councilwoman Kim Gray and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. In the meeting Monday night, there were long lines for people both supporting and against.
"Only 92 percent of the people who responded are opposed to name changing," opponent Brian Spencer said.
"Mr. Ashe junior took Richmond with him on his hard road to glory," one supporter said.
This will affect just a little over two miles and cost the city just over $30,000. A cost many people say is needed.
"It's about time we take a new road and let this intersection lead us forward and let Monument Avenue be our past," one woman said.
A special moment happened when a longtime friend and tennis partner of Ashe got up to address the crowd about his friend.
Richmond's NAACP supporting this change saying it's long overdue.
"He's the first black man to ever win three grand slams also the first black man to win titles with the Australian Open, U.S. Open and Wimbledon," Minor said.
It wasn't just a big talker in the public comment section, but many council members had a lot to say, including District Five Representative Parker Agelasto and Reva Trammel.
Trammel was the only one to abstain during the vote, the other members voted in favor.
"Arthur Ashe is a very important person in both the history of Richmond but black history," Joseph Rogers said.


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You just can't go to Tasmania without whale watching. Your trip would simply be incomplete! With whales jumping out of the water, spinning in the air, and diving back in with a huge splash, you will find yourself gasping in delight. What makes whale watching in Tassie an experience of a lifetime is that its waters are home to one of the rarest species of whales - the Southern Right Whale. Due to its relatively calm waters and being in the whale migration path, Tasmania is one of the best places to spot these magnificent sea creatures. It is especially attractive to landlubbers. If you are not that comfortable being out in the open sea, but want to behold whales in their natural splendour, then Tassie is the perfect destination since you do not have to go too far from the coastline. It won't be long till you find yourself saying "Thar she blows!".
Go where the whales are: on the east coast. Frederick Henry Bay and Great Oyster Bay are where the most whales are spotted. We do not know if the reason is that the whales like the calmer waters or because these areas are almost always teeming with observers, but the east coast should be on your list of stops if you want to see whales.
The good news is that you have a relatively big window to see whales.
Are you a fan of Humpback Whales? Visit between May and July. During these months, Humpback Whales migrate from the south towards Queensland and Western Australia. Alternatively, visit from September to November to observe them as they go back south.
Do you want to see the rarer Southern Right Whale instead? Plan a trip from June to September, which is when the whales head towards south of the mainland. From September to late October, you can still spot them as they go back in the opposite direction.
Let's put on our zoologist hat for a moment and understand whales a tad, shall we? At the very least, it'll give you bragging rights when you come back from your trip!
Whales, like dolphins and porpoises, are cetaceans. There are 2 types of cetaceans: baleen whales and toothed whales. Baleens eat krill and other tiny sea creatures. They have 2 blowholes, which they use to breathe when they surface. Toothed whales, on the other hand, use their teeth to catch fish, squid, and other larger sea creatures. They only have 1 blowhole.
Tassie is home to 2 famous kinds of baleen whales: the Humpback Whale and the Southern Right Whale. These two are some of the largest baleens, making spottings spectacular events.
Animals migrate for two reasons: to find better food sources or to breed. The Humpbacks and Southern Rights migrate because of the latter. Lucky for us, whales follow a migration pattern, making sightings more predictable.
Plan a trip from May to July or September to November if you want to watch the immense Humpbacks make their way through the waters of Tassie's east coast. Block off your calendar from June to October to spend time admiring rare Right Whales.
You probably know this already, but whales are mammals just like us. Whales can see us and actually look at us as we watch them. Maybe that's why they are such show-offs!
Blowholes are the whales' nostrils.
Whales can communicate through vocalisations known as the "whale song". Not all whales do the "whale song". Male Humpback Whales do so but only during mating season and only in their mating areas.
Humpback Whales can eat up to 1.5 tonnes of food a day!
The Southern Right Whale is a social animal that likes interacting with other whales, dolphins, and even humans. Humpbacks, on the other hand, prefer to travel alone or in small pods of two or three.
In the 19th century, Tassie's whale population was so big that residents of a suburb of Hobart were constantly annoyed by the noise they made.
Humpback Whales can eat up to 1.5 tonnes of food a day. Blowholes are the whales' nostrils.
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Empowering Women Through Technology
Organizacion Para El Desarrollo De Las Mujeres Inmigrante Haitianas Y Sus Familiares lifts up Haitian women immigrants living in the Dominican Republic.
by Nile Sprague, with Tara Barnes
Christ Marc Loissant teaches a computer hardware class to Elantine Cezaire, Barbara Etienne and Shelove Ferdinand. Photo: nilesprague.com
Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the same island, a land mass slightly smaller than the state of South Carolina, but the two countries are very different. Once unified land inhabited by the Taino people, the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and the warfare, disease and slavery brought by the Spaniards killed many of the island's original inhabitants as Spain colonized the island, calling it Santo Domingo. With the lost indigenous population, Spain began bringing enslaved people from Africa to work the farms and plantations. Spain ceded the western end of the island to France in 1697, setting up the countries that would become Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Haiti became independent after a slave revolt in 1804, and the Dominican Republic overthrew the Spanish in 1821, unified with Haiti in 1822, and won independence from Haiti in 1844 after the Dominican Independence War.
Under French rule, Haiti's enslaved population reached about 500,000, compared to the Dominican Republic's 60,000. Though today the population of both countries is around 10.4 million, Haiti is geographically smaller and more mountainous; the Dominican Republic is the greener and rainier side of the island, with significantly more forests. Both countries have a history of military and dictatorial rule, but the Dominican Republic has benefitted from more stability. Birth and death rates are lower in the Dominican Republic, as are the cases of and deaths from HIV and AIDS. Haiti's maternal death and infant mortality rates are more than double that of the Dominican Republic's, while the Dominican Republic's gross domestic product, literacy rates, and life expectancy are significantly higher than Haiti's. Haiti's population is 95 percent black, and the Dominican Republic is predominantly mixed race, at 73 percent, with 16 percent white and 11 percent black.
The historical conflict and the environmental, economic and race differences set up a strained coexistence between the two countries.
Discrimination and opportunity
When I arrived in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, I drove through the old, colonial part of town and was immediately charmed by the old architecture, small streets and street life—people walking, talking, children playing. Because it was election day, most of the businesses were closed, and sales of alcohol had been suspended for 48 hours.
The next morning I flagged a taxi to head to Organizacion para el Desarrollo de las Mujeres Inmigrante Haitianas y sus Familiares, or ODEMIHF, a United Methodist Women-supported nonprofit working to support Haitian immigrant women and their families in the Dominican Republic, focusing on personal and community development, human rights advocacy, education, organizational support, health care and community action. We headed east, with the ocean to our right, into the suburbs of Santo Domingo.
The buildings we passed were simple one and two story cement homes and shops. We turned off the main, paved street onto a quiet dirt road between homes and then wandered for a bit—the driver got a little lost, as street signs were scarce. We stopped and asked a few locals how to get to ODEMIHF, and they knew exactly where to send us.
The building was surrounded by a wrought iron fence and heavy gate, which was open. I was greeted by Christ (pronounced Kreest) Marc Louissaint, a young Haitian teacher at the center. He also served as my translator. He teaches a computer skills class at the computer technology center, a program supported by United Methodist Women's A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial grant. He's been living in the Dominican Republic for about six years, has finished his studies and is waiting on his computer science license.
"Computers are amazing! That's why I decided to study computers," Louissaint said. "Most people who use computers don't know the story of how computers got here today."
The computer classes he teaches begin right with the basics of learning parts of the computer.
"It's much easier for students to move forward if they know what the computers are about."
He walked me through the computer lab on our way to director Carline Vital's office. There were about 10 computers with several young Haitian women working on them, waiting for the rest of the students to arrive and class to start.
Vital has been working with the Santo Domingo community for 20 years. She's responsible for the overall operations of ODEMIHF.
"Haitians in the Dominican Republic face many problems, especially if they lack papers. When they are undocumented it's hard to find a good job," Vital said. "Many work informal jobs like in sugar cane plantations. It doesn't give them the ability to help their families. Because of discrimination, even if Haitian immigrants have the knowledge or skills it's hard to find jobs. Many work in call centers that are foreign-owned."
Almost 460,000 Haitian immigrants are currently living in the Dominican Republic according to a 2012 government survey, which constitutes about 90 percent of the country's total immigrant population. In 2013 a Dominican court ruled that the children of undocumented Haitian immigrants are no longer entitled to citizenship, going back to 1929, making an estimated 200,000 people in the country stateless. Amnesty International estimates that 40,000 people, including unaccompanied children, have been deported from the Dominican Republic to Haiti between August 2015 and May 2016. Even before the ruling Haitians were among the most marginalized in the country, living in poverty, working menial jobs with low wages and facing constant racism.
"The goal of the computer training is to empower the Haitian immigrant community," said Vital, "to empower Haitian women in the Dominican Republic and help them use communication information technology."
Sheelove Ferdinand is a student in the computer technology class. She's 23 and the oldest of seven children. Her parents live in New Jersey. When I met her, she'd been living in Santo Domingo for about eight months.
"I am living with my cousins and am learning Spanish," she said. The official languages of Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In the Dominican Republic, it's Spanish. "Now I'm about to finish my training in Spanish. I'll receive my diploma and be able to start studying at university.
"It's really hard for a young Haitian woman to live in the Dominican Republic because the cost of living is really expensive—to afford housing, food, clothes," she continued. "Sometimes people in the Dominican Republic are aggressive. They can be racist. They have no respect for Haitian people."
The term "Haitian" itself is seen as an insult, said Louissaint.
"In Haiti I didn't experience racism. When I came to the Dominican Republic it was really different, to meet people who are going to act crazy when they see you, and they don't even know you. Once they know you're Haitian, they criticize you."
Notions of black inferiority are still predominant in the Dominican Republic. Racial classification is still included on country's driver's licenses, with different terms to describe different shades of skin, such as white, mulatto, mestizo, Indio and black. A statue of Christopher Columbus still stands in the central square of Santo Domingo's historic district in Parque Colon.
"Here in the Dominican Republic, life can be different for Haitian women," said Julie Point du Jour, a 15-year-old student in the computer technology class. "If you're working life can be better, but if you're not working, life can be difficult. For a Haitian woman to work in the Dominican Republic you need to have your Dominican ID. It's not easy to get a Dominican ID. They aren't really giving out IDs for Haitians.
"Many Dominicans do not like Haitians," she said. "When I speak with fellow Haitians we speak in Creole, and Dominicans look down on that. I used to meet Dominicans who don't like Haitians at all. For our color, they say we are ugly."
Building skills and confidence
"We also have Dominicans who like Haitian people," said Point du Jour. "To get respect you have to respect yourself first."
ODEMIHF works to give women skills not just to improve their lives but improve their confidence.
"The organization is growing because of the situation in the Dominican Republic for Haitian women. We try to help them build their esteem, to help them help themselves," said Vital. "Change will happen in the community because this computer program is helping Haitian women immigrants know about and learn technology. The cost is free, so it makes it available to more people."
The free classes take place four days a week for four hours each day. The sessions last about three months. The program started in January 2016.
"We'd been waiting a long time for an opportunity to do it, and we were thrilled when United Methodist Women sent us a budget to help create a computer and IT program," said Vital. United Methodist Women has been a longtime partner of ODEMIHF, with members' Mission Giving helping not just the computer program but other education programs, such as sexual health.
Students in the computer course begin by learning the parts of a computer. They open up the computer to learn about the hardware, the processor and what's inside.
"I've learned a lot in my class. When we had to open the computer case I was afraid because I've never done that before. The computer case has a lot of stuff inside, and I didn't really know all the pieces. The teacher took a lot of time and passion to show us. Now I know what's inside a computer case," Ferdinand said.
From learning the parts of a computer and their function, students move on to basics of how to turn the computer on and about basic operating systems, then onto programs like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The class teaches Internet use, file saving and sharing and e-mail.
"First we start teaching how to use the computer, then word processing, presentation software, typing, Internet, cloud technology, e-mail," said Louissaint. "I plan on teaching how to create blogs as well, so the students can share how they are living and what they want to do. We are also thinking about making podcasts, an online radio broadcast. We also have lessons on graphic design and social networks."
Students in the class are women ages 15-25, and the program hopes to begin reaching out to younger students. The organization hires Haitian women as well.
"Part of this project is to empower us women," said Ferdinand. "I am feeling empowered. Because now I don't need the help of a man to use a computer. I am feeling more confident."
Point du Jour agreed.
"I feel good coming to this class. I've learned a lot of new ways to use the computer. What I like the most is the way the teacher always takes time to answer our questions and teach us how to do things. I keep learning. I keep growing," she said.
Partners in mission
A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial is an annual observance during which United Methodist Women members and friends reflect on the gospel of Christ, pray together and make an offering to mission with women, children and youth in response to God's love and grace. In 2016, the offering received from the observance supported national and international programs that empower women to gain the resources they need to earn a living wage to help them take care of themselves and their loved ones. In 2017, the offering received will support programming and advocacy for the health of mothers and their children. ODEMIHF is one of these programs.
"I want to thank United Methodist Women members for the help they are giving us, because educating Haitian immigrant women in the Dominican Republic is important, positive work, and we appreciate the support," said Vital. "This program is helping Haitian immigrant women know about and learn technology, and I think that they will bring change to their community.
"United Methodist Women is doing good work around the world, helping people have better lives. Keep doing the good work," she said. "We're happy to work with them for a just and equitable world. It's beautiful work."
Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic face many of the same untruths as dark-skinned migrants in the United States: They take citizens' jobs, they're criminals, they put stress on social systems. And just as in the United States, immigrants in the Dominican Republic are looking to better their lives and families and contribute to their communities.
"I want to finish my studies in primary, secondary. Then I want to go to college. I want to work so I can help people," said Point du Jour.
"This program changed me," said Ferdinand. "Before I always needed someone else to help me with a computer. Now I can do that myself. I can send e-mails, write letters, save my documents online. I am feeling proud of myself."
Nile Sprague is a photojournalist based in Mendocino, California. Tara Barnes is editor of response.
Posted or updated: 6/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Q: Transforming T4 from command line doesn't add generated files to csproj I am trying to transform a T4 template from command line using TextTransform.exe with the following command line:
"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\TextTemplating\10.0\TextTransform.exe"
-out .\MyProj\MyT4.cs
-I "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Extensions\Microsoft\Entity Framework Tools\Templates\Includes"
-a !NamespaceHint!MyNameSpace
-dp T4VSHost!Microsoft.Data.Entity.Design.VisualStudio.Directives.FallbackT4VSHostProcessor!"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\Microsoft.Data.Entity.Design.dll"
.\MyProj\MyT4.tt
Results:

*

*No error messages

*The %ERRORLEVEL% is 0 on completion.

*The files are generated

*The .csproj does not change

The problem is point 4. This may be expected, since the .csproj isn't a part of the above command line, however, I can't find any parameters which can accept it.
What am I doing wrong or what should I be doing instead?
P.S. When I use the button in Visual Studio the process works as excepted (new files are added to project).

A: Solved using the following method:

*

*Added these parameters to command line:
-a !!ProjPath!.\MyProj\MyProj.csproj -a !!T4Path!.\MyProj\MyT4.tt

*Changed the include directory parameter to a local path:
-I ".\Dependencies"

*Copied EF.Utility.CS.ttinclude to that path and made the following changes:
3.1. Replaced:
    public static EntityFrameworkTemplateFileManager Create(object textTransformation)
    {
        DynamicTextTransformation transformation = DynamicTextTransformation.Create(textTransformation);
        IDynamicHost host = transformation.Host;

#if !PREPROCESSED_TEMPLATE
        if (host.AsIServiceProvider() != null)
        {
            return new VsEntityFrameworkTemplateFileManager(transformation);
        }
#endif
        return new EntityFrameworkTemplateFileManager(transformation);
    }

with
    public static EntityFrameworkTemplateFileManager Create(object textTransformation)
    {
        DynamicTextTransformation transformation = DynamicTextTransformation.Create(textTransformation);
        IDynamicHost host = transformation.Host;

#if !PREPROCESSED_TEMPLATE
        if (host.AsIServiceProvider() != null)
        {
            return new VsEntityFrameworkTemplateFileManager(transformation);
        }
#endif
        return new EFTemplateFileManagerPlus(transformation);
    }

(Last return has the change)
Add added this class to the file:
private sealed class EFTemplateFileManagerPlus : EntityFrameworkTemplateFileManager
{
        private Action<IEnumerable<string>> projectSyncAction;
        private readonly string _projPath;
        private readonly string _t4Name;

        public EFTemplateFileManagerPlus(object textTemplating)
            : base(textTemplating)
        {
            var projPath = _textTransformation.Host.ResolveParameterValue("", "", "ProjPath");
            var t4Path = _textTransformation.Host.ResolveParameterValue("", "", "T4Path");
            _projPath = System.IO.Path.GetFullPath(projPath);
            _t4Name = System.IO.Path.GetFileName(t4Path);

            projectSyncAction = files => SyncCsProjFile(_projPath, _t4Name, files);
        }

        public static void SyncCsProjFile(string csProjFilePath, string t4FileName, IEnumerable<string> files)
        {
            files = files.Select(f => System.IO.Path.GetFileName(f)).Distinct().ToList();

            var csProjDocument = new XmlDocument();
            csProjDocument.Load(csProjFilePath);

            var root = csProjDocument.DocumentElement;

            XmlElement itemGroup = root.ChildNodes.OfType<XmlElement>()
                .Where(n => n.Name == "ItemGroup")
                .SelectMany(n => n.ChildNodes.OfType<XmlNode>()
                    .Where(c => c.Name == "Compile")
                    )
                .Select(c => c.ParentNode)
                .FirstOrDefault() as XmlElement;

            if (itemGroup == null)
            {
                itemGroup = csProjDocument.CreateNode(XmlNodeType.Element, "ItemGroup", null) as XmlElement;
                root.AppendChild(itemGroup);
            }

            var codeFiles = itemGroup.ChildNodes.OfType<XmlElement>()
                .Where(c =>
                    c.Name == "Compile"
                    && c.HasAttribute("Include") && !String.IsNullOrEmpty(c.GetAttribute("Include")))
                .ToList();

            var dependantFiles = codeFiles
                .Where(f =>
                    f.ChildNodes.OfType<XmlElement>().Any(c =>
                        c.Name == "DependentUpon"
                        && c.InnerText == t4FileName)
                ).ToList();

            // Remove redundant files
            foreach (var node in dependantFiles)
            {
                if (!files.Contains(node.GetAttribute("Include")))
                    itemGroup.RemoveChild(node);
            }

            // Add missing files
            foreach (var name in files)
            {
                if (!dependantFiles.Any(node => node.GetAttribute("Include") == name))
                {
                    var node = csProjDocument.CreateNode(XmlNodeType.Element, "Compile", null) as XmlElement;
                    node.SetAttribute("Include", name);
                    itemGroup.AppendChild(node);

                    var node2 = csProjDocument.CreateNode(XmlNodeType.Element, "DependentUpon", null) as XmlElement;
                    node2.InnerText = t4FileName;
                    node.AppendChild(node2);
                }
            }

            SaveClean(csProjDocument, csProjFilePath);
        }

        static private void SaveClean(XmlDocument doc, string path)
        {
            StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
            XmlWriterSettings settings = new XmlWriterSettings();
            settings.Encoding = Encoding.UTF8;
            settings.Indent = true;
            settings.IndentChars = "  ";
            settings.NewLineChars = "\r\n";
            settings.NewLineHandling = NewLineHandling.Replace;
            settings.NamespaceHandling = NamespaceHandling.OmitDuplicates;
            using (XmlWriter writer = XmlWriter.Create(sb, settings))
            {
                doc.Save(writer);
            }

            var newXml = sb.ToString().Replace("encoding=\"utf-16\"", "encoding=\"utf-8\"").Replace(" xmlns=\"\"", string.Empty);
            System.IO.File.WriteAllText(path, newXml, Encoding.UTF8);
        }

        public override IEnumerable<string> Process(bool split)
        {
            var generatedFileNames = base.Process(split);

            projectSyncAction.EndInvoke(projectSyncAction.BeginInvoke(generatedFileNames, null, null));

            return generatedFileNames;
        }
    }

Now the project file sync works using TextTransform.exe too.

A: I believe the command line host cannot change the .csproj. Only the VS host can do it, through the access to the DTE object.