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import json

from behave import then, when

from botocore import xform_name
from botocore.exceptions import ClientError

def _params_from_table(table):
    # Unfortunately the way we're using table is not quite how
    # behave expects tables to be used:
    # They expect:
    #
    #     | name      | department  |
    #     | Barry     | foo         |
    #     | Pudey     | bar         |
    #     | Two-Lumps | bar         |
    #
    # Where the first row are headings that indicate the
    # key name you can use to retrieve row values,
    # e.g row['name'] -> Barry.
    #
    #
    # We just use:
    #      | LaunchConfigurationName | hello, world |
    #      | ImageId                 | ami-12345678 |
    #      | InstanceType            | m1.small     |
    #
    # So we have to grab the headings before iterating over
    # the table rows.
    params = {table.headings[0]: table.headings[1]}
    for row in table:
        params[row[0]] = row[1]
    return params

@when('I call the "{}" API')
def api_call_no_args(context, operation):
    context.response = getattr(context.client, xform_name(operation))()

@when('I call the "{}" API with')
def api_call_with_args(context, operation):
    params = _params_from_table(context.table)
    context.response = getattr(context.client, xform_name(operation))(**params)

@when('I call the "{}" API with JSON')
def api_call_with_json(context, operation):
    params = json.loads(context.text)
    context.response = getattr(context.client, xform_name(operation))(**params)

@when('I attempt to call the "{}" API with')
def api_call_with_error(context, operation):
    params = _params_from_table(context.table)
    try:
        getattr(context.client, xform_name(operation))(**params)
    except ClientError as e:
        context.error_response = e

@when('I attempt to call the "{}" API with JSON')
def api_call_with_json_and_error(context, operation):
    params = json.loads(context.text)
    try:
        getattr(context.client, xform_name(operation))(**params)
    except ClientError as e:
        context.error_response = e

@then('I expect the response error code to be "{}"')
def then_expected_error(context, code):
    assert context.error_response.response['Error']['Code'] == code

@then('the value at "{}" should be a list')
def then_expected_type_is_list(context, expression):
    # In botocore, if there are no values with an element,
    # it will not appear in the response dict, so it's actually
    # ok if the element does not exist (and is not a list).
    # If an exception happened the test will have already failed,
    # which makes this step a noop.  We'll just verify
    # the response is a dict to ensure it made it through
    # our response parser properly.
    if not isinstance(context.response, dict):
        raise AssertionError("Response is not a dict: %s" % context.response)

@then('the response should contain a "{}"')
def then_should_contain_key(context, key):
    # See then_expected_type_is_a_list for more background info.
    # We really just care that the request succeeded for these
    # smoke tests.
    if not isinstance(context.response, dict):
        raise AssertionError("Response is not a dict: %s" % context.response)

@then('I expect the response error to contain a message')
def then_error_has_message(context):
    if 'Message' not in context.error_response.response['Error']:
        raise AssertionError(
            "Message key missing from error response: %s"
            % context.error_response.response
        )

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Back in the south east, there is only one thing to do, well there is a couple things to do. Mainly hope for rain and when that doesn't happen enjoy the garrenties, the Green Race and Tallulah release.
My head was still spinning from three days of travel, returning to the States from Africa. I left West Virginia after Halloween with costume makeup still on my face, I had to get moving again. I swung through Kentucky for some White Lightning that would help fuel the next few weeks. First up was the Green Race, I have never taken the run lightly but I make the race into a joke. Last year I had a fun whistle in my mouth while launching off of Gorilla, this year I was trying to figure out how to one up myself. It was time for pyro techniques, roman caddles to be exact.
Chris Baer, with a Roman Candle attached to the back of the helmet, thanks again WRSI for protecting my head against all sorts of danger.
I came through Chefs, and eddied out to have a cohort place a roman candle in a sleeve on the back of my helmet. As the first round from the roman candle went off I knew I was back at home. The crowd grew loud, and I had an ever expanding smile on my face. I had explosives going off on the back of my head all while paddling towards Gorrila the crux of the entire race.
My finish time was toward the back of the pack, but I had a smile knowing that I had more fun then most of the competitors combined... and that I was about to win the after party.
It was time to do a little planning for my next big adventure... Chile. I also had to plan the next weekends event Tallulah fest. I sat in the Henderson Ville library for three days of transferring video clips editing photos and checking on air plane tickets. After three days of sitting I was ecstatic for the weekend.
The South East runs are usually damn releases, and that means that all two hundred boaters put on the river together. Tallulah is a prime example, lots of officials, lots of lines, and lots of sketchy boaters. Tallulah also draws an amazing amount of friends, between Green Race and Tallulah I was able to see more then a hundred kayaking buddies. That amount of paddlers in a small place usually leads to after parties. Late evenings sipping on white lightning and speaking of different adventures, past and present.
Tallulah's white water is super high quality, who doesn't love sliding down a steep bedrock slide into a gigantic explosion called the "Thing".
The Tallulah river is dewatered for most of the year, there is a damn and hydro electric plant that divert the water from it's normal course. For a couple weekends in the spring and fall there are recreational releases. These releases will never replenish the ecological damage done by dewatering a delicate ecosystem. These releases do give us a chance to enjoy a spectacular valley and hopefully leave a long lasting impression that dewatering rivers, is not a sustainable energy option.
Two days of paddling on Tallulah and the weekend was over, time to repack the bags and get ready for my next adventure... Chile.
Another adventure brought to you by Chris Baer.
Please take me off this list you jerk. I'm tired of getting spammed, especially from people having cool adventures while I'm sitting here Jockeying a desk.
Looks awesome man, I've enjoyed keeping tabs on your adventures though your blog. I especially like the yule creek run, are you sure you didn't plan to run it backwards just for funzies?


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Final Zone: X-Men vs. Street Fighter.
Out of the 'VS.' series, this one is a particular favourite entry for me. It was a series where two brands would fight against one another, and you could do tag teams of different characters. If you wanted Venom against Ryu, or to partner up, you could.
But the boss in this game was just one character, and one round, and that was enough.
Not only was it Apocalypse, but it was the same appearance the character had in the animated series that was airing at the time, alongside the voice. But with him being the final boss, he could easily beat you in four hits.
Apocalypse appears in Stage 7, and when he stands there in front, as it has been standard practice in the previous six stages, you're expecting the fight to start. Instead, he disappears, and grows to cover the screen, so the fight is essentially against his arm.
The arm can morph into the following:
A mace.
A fist that projects shockwaves to the ground, which can take 25% of your health off.
A drill that can take off half of your health if you don't dodge it in time.
His health regenerates faster than yours as well, and the less his health becomes, the faster he performs his attacks.
It also doesn't help that there's two small robots constantly following you, firing lasers and hitting you directly as Apocalypse watches. You can destroy them, but they only come back after ten seconds. But in this fight the time can be crucially needed to spare an uppercut to the arm once more.
Having the right two characters are also crucial.
If you've arrived at this stage playing as Zangief and Rogue, you may as well switch the game off and start again if you're new to the game.
Ryu/Akuma and Cyclops are who I used, and even then it took five, very long attempts to show him beaten in a screenshot towards the end of this entry.
You're always on watch as to what the arm is doing alongside the two robots, so you can't stand still in the stage. You could attempt a combo, alongside a powerful super move, or a combined one with your partner, and suddenly the drill will appear and attack, cancelling the special move, and taking away half of your health.
The best method that helped me succeed was to always perform Akuma's uppercut or hadoken (fireball) in the air until the super bar was at 3. Then once the robots were destroyed for a moment, attempting the super move and repeat.
Finally, after trying for so long, you beat him. But in a moment you're hoping that it's the only part you'll have to fight him in. You're hoping that this wasn't just the beginning of the fight, ready for another part of Apocalypse.
Fortunately, there's no need to worry, and it's the end.
You then have a final round against the partner you've been using, which is an easy fight. But after the inevitably many attempts against Apocalypse, it turns out to be a very challenging round, and you only just win the round, and the game.
A very challenging final boss. I remember really enjoying the 'vs' series, Marvel VS. Capcom especially, and its end boss, Onslaught.
The last game in the series was Marvel VS. Capcom 3 in 2012, which was just as fun as the previous entries. It would be great to see a modernised sequel to X-Men VS. Street Fighter, especially with online play and more characters from other Marvel properties.
In the meantime, you can enjoy them as they were meant to be, either on the Playstation, or at an arcade nearby if you're lucky to find one that has it stored away somewhere.
Silence in the Library.
The iPad Awakens.

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A time to get bolder
Through a curated group of unique experiences, Antoinette's aims to indulge, educate and empower
Photo: Antoinette's founder, Tracey White-Lockwood
CERTAIN BIRTHDAYS GIVE people pause. For Tracey White-Lockwood, turning 55 in the middle of a global pandemic was a pause for personal reflection, a time to celebrate accomplishments and a time to push herself beyond her comfort zone.
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"Like a lot of women, I had put off 'me' things. I looked at myself in the mirror and wondered, where did Tracey go? It was time to find the fun Tracey again. I figured, I'm at the point where I have less time ahead of me than behind me — if not now, then when?"
"All of Antoinette's experiences are one-on-one, so it's all focused on the individual" —Tracey White-Lockwood
That mindset led her to embrace a few new experiences, starting with a boudoir photo shoot. And eventually all the experiences led her to the realization that there were likely other women of a certain age who might also be looking in the mirror and asking the same questions.
Enter White-Lockwood's alter-ego, Antoinette, who is dedicated to providing unique VIP experiences to empower and educate women. "We all want to be treated as goddesses – not princesses – strong and empowered in our own skin," she says.
Antoinette's offers 10 core curated experiences, from learning to shoot a gun, performing a burlesque routine or piloting a plane to more relaxing pursuits like star gazing or yoga. And if there is something on someone's bucket list that they have always wanted to do, White-Lockwood can source a vendor and arrange for an individualized experience for an additional fee.
White-Lockwood acknowledges that people could contact the businesses directly to make their own arrangements, but then they would miss out on the full Antoinette's experience.
"It starts with being driven to the destination. I've done the research, sourced the best of the best and taken the guess work out of it," says White-Lockwood. "Some of the experiences might normally be part of a group girls' night out, but all of Antoinette's experiences are one-on-one, so it's all focused on the individual. We take a photo of her enjoying the experience, and I'll meet with her the next day so she can talk about the experience and how it affected her. It's empowering to tell our stories."
After being in lockdown for most of the past 18 months, people's priorities have shifted, says White-Lockwood. "People have really thought about their lives, and what is important to them. What we see, hear and feel is more important than 'stuff'. People are more focused on experiences and building memories."
While her initial focus is on women and those who identify as women, typically ages 55-plus, White-Lockwood is set to turn her attention next to men, who may also appreciate the opportunity to indulge in a few VIP experiences. "Don't worry guys," she says, "Antoni's is in the making!" Kym Wolfe
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Q: Laravel 5.3 Auth sessions not saving While building my Laravel app I came across an issue: when I tried to login using Laravel's default auth scaffolding it did not work.
After some research I found out that it had something to do with sessions.
However something like this works fine:
Route::get('setsession', function () {
    Session::set('test', 'test');
});
Route::get('getsession', function () {
    dump(Session::get('test'));
});

I also tried this using a fresh installation of Laravel but with no luck either, so I really don't know what to do.
Kind regards,
Bart de Lange

A: The answer proved to be quite simple.
I forgot to update the $primaryKey variable in the user model to user_id.
In other words laravel tried to bind my users id (column 'id' in the users table which doesn't exist) in the session but failed and so the session value was null.
Which resulted in an Auth::check call that returned false.
I hope this helps.

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Conflict and Cooperation in (Pan) Indo Pacific region Japan Politics Rebuilding Japan
Indonesia, Japan agree to boost security ties
October 20, 2020 October 20, 2020 1 min read
TOKYO – Japan and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen their security ties, through such measures as expediting talks on the export of Japanese defence technology and by having their defence and foreign ministers meet soon.
This reflects concerns over growing Chinese regional assertiveness, and comes as Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the presidential palace in Bogor, south of Jakarta, on Tuesday (Oct 20).
Mr Suga, who is the first foreign leader to visit Indonesia since the Covid-19 pandemic, was greeted with a 19-gun salute.
He arrived from Vietnam, and Japanese diplomats said that the four-day two-nation trip was meant to symbolise Japan's continued commitment and support to Asean.
While seen as a greenhorn on foreign affairs, Mr Suga follows in the footsteps of his predecessor Shinzo Abe, who also visited Vietnam and Indonesia first after he became prime minister in December 2012.
A key priority for Mr Suga is to cement Asean's backing for Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, which he stressed on Tuesday was aligned with the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific pioneered by Indonesia.
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Forum answers VII
Rich Hammond July 31, 2012 101 CommentsUncategorized
Here's the seventh set of "Open Forum" questions and answers…
Leo4kings asked: Rich, I am a little concerned for our toughness in regards to having someone stand up to other teams tugs. I know we have size, but not necessarily a fighter on the line up as it is. Not suggesting to have to put westgarth like players on the line up for that purpose alone on regular basis, but I think something has to give in order for us to be able to match other teams tugs when push comes to shove. Any notes or ideas if DL is pursuing such type players as debth?
Answer: The use of the traditional "heavyweight'' seems to be going the way of the dinosaur. Beyond that, if you'd like to stand in front of Jordan Nolan or Kyle Clifford, you're far braver than I am.
Poppa K asked: Bob Miller call of game 6. I heard it will be coming available for sale on DVD etc…..is that true?
Answer: Yes, true. Last I heard, the Kings are still finalizing plans, but I believe it will be part of a package deal with another item sometime in the next two months.
Treydoggie asked: any insight on why Quick is so fracking flexible? Thanks for your time.
Answer: As Dustin Penner might say, "genetics''? Quick is, according to way the Kings measure such things, considered the best all-around athlete on the team.
Rockkon asked: Do you think, as I do, that Mike richards put a stop to the phony castle cutout from which the team used to emerge? Do you think taking away the gimmicky, wrestling-type tomfoolery helped the team take themselves more seriously?
Answer: I happen to agree with you about the castle, but Mike Richards had nothing to do with it.
TiredOfIt asked: Do you think that the local media will ever embrace the Kings like they deserve, especially now that they are champions?
Answer: It's a good question. And it's sort of a chicken/egg question. Does fan interest drive media attention, or does media attention drive fan interest? If you ask a newspaper editor or a TV news or talk-radio producer, they would probably tell you that the Kings get less attention than the Lakers, Dodgers, Clippers, USC, UCLA because those teams/schools have larger fan bases. I'd argue about the Clippers, but in general, they're correct. On the other hand, this is what I've told everyone who has ever asked me about the Kings' fan base: The Kings don't have the most fans in Southern California, but they have the most passionate fans. I think that counts for something, and I don't think that most editors and producers understand and appreciate that. If, for instance, one sports radio station made a concerted effort to talk Kings hockey on a regular basis, I have to think that they would get tons of Kings fans listening/calling. Instead, all of them are prattling on about the Lakers in late July. The other part is, the Kings have to keep winning. By winning the Cup, they got the attention of a lot of people who hadn't been paying attention before. If they can continue winning, and hold that attention, they will force people to give them increased coverage.
LAKingsFan26 asked: When it comes to the schedule, who generally has first pick at Staples Center? Kings? Clippers? Lakers? I know traditionally the Lakers get the Friday night and Sunday games and the Clippers/Kings have to split Saturdays. Is there any formula or criteria they use in the home dates?
Answer: It's complicated on a number of fronts. The Lakers are clearly the prime tenant at Staples Center, but even so, they don't get every date they ask for. They don't get it from Staples Center, and they certainly don't get it from the NBA. I'm not certain as to exactly how they do it in the NBA, but in the NHL, the Kings will submit a list of available home dates to the league. The league will take that list of dates and assign 41 home games. The problem for the Kings is that their list of available dates is considerably shorter than most teams' lists. The number of available dates at Rexall Place in Edmonton, for instance, is considerably higher than the number of available dates at Staples Center. So, the Kings are hurt not only because the Lakers and Clippers are in the building but because of concerts and other events. So, when the Kings get stuck with Saturday afternoons and Monday nights, the Black Keys share the blame with the Lakers. In general, though, to answer your question, there's no "draft'' for dates but the Lakers are clearly the big dog.
Orphio asked: Now that DL has earned his ring with LA, does he feel he wants to complete the run with this core or bow out in the next year or two for his next project?
Answer: Unless there was some type of contract strife with AEG, I can't imagine that Lombardi would leave what he has built. From his hiring, he has talked about the challenge of building a long-term winner. I can't imagine what would make him abandon or change that philosophy.
Utah Chris: Instead, tell us some anecdotes of your interactions with Kings spouses throughout the season. In particular, I'd like to know about Penner's ex.
Answer: Zero, other than communicating with Nicole Brown a handful of times over the years about charity events.
Doug asked: Hi, longtime Kings fan here, new to this site. I live in Washington DC and was wondering if the Kings will make themselves available this year when they come to town? I would really like to get my jersey signed and there is no way for me to get out to LA. My family and I will be attending the only game where they will play the Caps. Thank you for your time.
Answer: That depends entirely on practice schedule/time. Looking at that Washington game, it's a weird one. It's an afternoon game at the start of a road trip. I would think that the Kings would practice in the area the day before the game, but I've never seen a schedule quite like that one. As that road trip gets closer, I will have a much better idea of practice times.
Crash Davis asked: Q: Climbing into Dean's mind (there's a task for you), what would you guess he'd say were his 3 big mistakes as Kings GM for the 2011-2012 season? I'd say: 1) Waiting too long to fire Terry Murray. 2) Expecting Trent Hunter & Ethan Moreau to still be serviceable NHL players. 3) Not bringing up King & Nolan sooner (as Ferreira suggested & pleaded for).
Answer: Well, I'm not going to get too argumentative about this question, because I understand the question and the thought behind it, but the Kings won the Stanley Cup. Who is to say they were mistakes? Yes, the Kings turned things around under Darryl Sutter, but who's to say they didn't need to bottom out before they accepted that a coaching change was necessary? All I'm saying is, things don't happen in a vacuum. At the time of Murray's firing, things were at such a critical stage that the players, to a man, said, "We need this,'' and they quickly bought in to what Sutter was preaching. Would that have happened in November, or would they have resisted the change, and resisted the idea that they were failing? I don't know, so I can't call that a mistake. I also don't know that waiting to call up King and Nolan was a mistake. When they came up in February, they had zero expectations on their shoulders. They were able to have under-the-radar success. That's not to say the timing was perfect. As you note, there did come a time when it was obvious that players such as King and Nolan were better options than players such as Hunter and Moreau. No question. I would say that Lombardi's biggest mistake was, for the second consecutive year, taking a big swing at a big free agent in the summer, then missing and not having a solid "Plan B.'' Just as he did the year before with Ilya Kovalchuk, Lombardi went hard after Brad Richards. When he failed, he ended up with Simon Gagne, Dustin Penner and Scott Parse at left wing, and prayed that at least two of them could be reliable top-six wingers. They all had major risks and they all burned him. He might have been better off signing a middle-of-the-road, reliable 20-goal scorer, because that lack of depth hurt the Kings, and it never got resolved until Dustin Brown moved to left wing, Dwight King moved to the third line after the trade for Jeff Carter, and Penner started playing well in the playoffs.
ADub87 asked: I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to this but I'm curious if you have heard anything from inside the organization. Are the Kings going to be parting ways with Scott Parse this summer? Is he even healthy enough to be playing for someone next season?
Answer: Well, they effectively cut ties with him on July 1 when he became an unrestricted free agent. If I had to guess — and it's just a guess — I would think they he will be a non-roster training-camp invitee for some team this fall, similar to how Trent Hunter joined the Kings last year.
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Revitalization, Reform Ahead for The FDA
Jill Wechsler
Jill Wechsler is BioPharm International's Washington Editor, jillwechsler7@gmail.com.
FDA aims to regain public confidence in 2009.
The US Food and Drug Administration has struggled with a depleted work force, obsolete information technology, and a weak science base, according to its advisory Science Board. A new administration and new FDA leadership provide an opportunity for change. This is "a watershed time" for the FDA, says Janet Woodcock, director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). The public is concerned about drug quality and imports, industry is caught in a productivity crisis, and the global financial meltdown may dry up investment for biomedical innovation, she observes. Her goal is to restore public confidence in the drug regulatory process, capitalize on advances in science and technology, improve postmarket oversight, and make the FDA "the recognized leader in drug regulation."
Such a turnaround will not be easy. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees the FDA's budget, asserted at a meeting sponsored by the Institute of Medicine in April, that the FDA needs "urgent and dramatic reform." The agency cannot perform basic functions, she said, such as keeping track of clinical trials, conducting required inspections, and following up on commitments for postmarket studies. "FDA is barely hanging on by its fingertips," attorney Peter Barton Hutt told the House Energy & Commerce Committee a year ago, joining the chorus seeking increased resources for the beleaguered agency.
IMPROVING OPERATIONS
Fixing the FDA may require a major overhaul to better fit the global world of pharmaceutical and food production. Because the regulatory model for food is very different from that for drugs and biologics, DeLauro and others propose to transfer the FDA's responsibility for food regulation to a new federal agency that would assume responsibility for multiple programs now spread around dozens of government offices.
To avoid such a disruptive change, agency officials are taking steps to demonstrate their ability to prevent and deal with food contamination problems. They also propose a less radical reorganization that would split the FDA into two "directorates," one for food and another for medical products. There is support for such a move from food operators, who feel they play second fiddle to drugs at the FDA, and also from some medical product companies that fear being hit by more restrictive food import policies.
Taking the "food" out of FDA is not likely to happen any time soon, as the new Obama administration has much more crucial tasks at hand in the economic and health arenas. But if Congress follows through on proposals to authorize the FDA to regulate tobacco, that could provide an opportunity for broader organizational changes.
Improvements in FDA operations, resources, and infrastructure will be shaped considerably by the next FDA commissioner. Lots of names have been circulating in the last month, a sign of the agency's high visibility and importance to the new administration and to Congress. There is considerable hope that the FDA's new leader will be named and confirmed by the Senate in a few months.
One priority for the new commissioner is to push for continued growth in appropriated funds in the agency's 2010 budget. The Alliance for a Stronger FDA has called for a 20% increase in the FDA appropriations to $2.25 billion for next year. That's less than $400 million in new money—a drop in the bucket for most federal agencies.
A prime goal for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers is for the FDA to approve new therapies for market and oversee product development, manufacturing, and marketing in a fair and efficient manner. All the attention on drug safety has raised concerns about a more risk-averse atmosphere at the agency that may slow authorization of new products.
But there's light on the horizon with an increase in the number of innovative therapies approved by the FDA in 2008. The agency experienced a new low in approvals of new molecular entities (NMEs) in 2007, and it looked like this past year would be just as bad or worse. But in November, the FDA passed the 2007 approval total of 18 NMEs and appeared on track to act on several more before year-end. Although it's always easier to show gains from a very low starting point, both industry and the FDA are happy to consider this a sign of hope for the new year.
FIXING THE FIELD
Another priority for a new commissioner is to revive the FDA's depleted field inspection force. The Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) is in disarray because of years of under-funding. Most of its top officials have retired or moved to other jobs, leaving the organization without the leadership needed to make necessary operational changes. District laboratories require new equipment for efficient product analysis, and scientists need infrastructure to conduct risk assessments and analysis. The explosion in global manufacturing and increased complexity of supply chains, moreover, have increased the potential for counterfeiting and terrorism. Heparin was "a wake-up call," says Woodcock. It "brought home the need for vigilance throughout the supply chain" and highlighted the importance of manufacturing controls.
The FDA's field force operates on a 70-year-old model that relies on generalists who inspect a vast range of operations, from vegetable growers to antibiotic producers. With the emergence of complex production methods for biologics, the FDA established an elite Team Biologics with expertise in biotech manufacturing to inspect those sites. CDER has sought to replicate that model by developing a highly trained pharmaceutical inspectorate to evaluate drug manufacturers.
The surge in food and drug contamination incidents in the last two years has generated support for the FDA's Beyond Our Borders initiative that is establishing overseas branches to better monitor the growing number of foreign manufacturers of products destined for the US. The agency opened offices in China in November and plans additional outposts in India, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East to track local political and economic developments and be on the spot if problems arise.
But even with more resources and foreign offices, the FDA will never be able to inspect every manufacturer on a timely basis. Other approaches may be needed to support field operations, including certification programs for foreign manufacturers, increased reliance on inspections by foreign regulatory authorities, improved risk management of inspection programs, and more efficient technology assay procedures validated by the agency.
IMPROVING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Any improvement in field operations will require significant investment in new interoperable information systems. The FDA's IT infrastructure is "obsolete, unstable, and lacks sufficient controls to ensure continuity of operations," according to the Science Board. Most agency records are on paper and stored in document rooms that are difficult to access. Research laboratories lack the computing infrastructure necessary to conduct appropriate analyses and studies. Many of the agency's network servers have exceeded their recommended service life, and the system lacks security and normal backup capability.
A reliable, modern IT system could bring considerable efficiencies to the FDA operations. Instead of sending inspectors to check manufacturing operations and product quality, cutting-edge technology could allow the agency to position remote sensing devices at plants able to detect product contamination or diversion in real time. Information from large health-system databases could uncover signals of adverse events more quickly and effectively. And access to clinical trial data on marketed products could assist reviewers and monitors in evaluating new safety and efficacy issues. The latest prescription drug user fee program, PDUFA IV, has mapped out a plan for establishing an all-electronic submission platform for drugs based on format and data standards. The FDA expects to spend approximately $2.5 billion over the next 10 years for new IT systems. Ensuring that such information systems fit the agency's complex organization and legal structure will require skilled oversight of vendors, which is another challenge for the new commissioner.
Jill Wechsler is BioPharm International's Washington editor, Chevy Chase, MD, 301.656.4634, jwechsler@advanstar.com
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Recent and some previous dysphagia literature emphasizes the use of exercise physiology. Researchers such Lazarus et. al, Robbins et.al, Burkhead et. al and Clark have published the need for incorporating exercise physiology into dysphagia therapy. They emphasize the need to understand the muscles involved in the swallowing mechanism, understand their function so that you can exercise those muscles in the manner in which they function for the swallow.
The best way to work and improve the swallowing function is to swallow. Not only simply swallow, but push the swallow beyond it's normal capacity. One way to incorporate increasing the load of the swallow is to use the effortful swallow, the masako or the Mendelsohn maneuver. The Shaker is a great load-resistant exercise to increase opening of the UES. These exercises have been researched and shown to be effective. Logmemann credits the research that has been established for the Shaker exercise and the lingual strengthening exercises from Robbins to increase lingual strength, with overall strengthening of the swallow.
I've started an exercise approach to my dysphagia therapy. I started using almost like a "circuit" of swallowing training. I give the patient a list of exercises to complete while in therapy. Depending on what they need to focus their therapy, they complete a circuit of exercises. I use a variety of swallowing exercises including the Mendelsohn maneuver, effortful swallow, lingual resistance exercises, oral manipulation exercises. Most exercises include swallowing as part of the exericise. One of my favorite strengthening exercises is sucking pudding through a straw. I have the patient start with a regular drinking straw and work their way down to using a coffee stirrer. This not only strengthens the tongue, cheeks and lips, it also requires that they swallow. They spend x number of minutes of each exercise.
Taking an exercise-based approach to swallowing is far superior to simply altering diet consistencies or adding compensatory strategies to each swallow. Rehabilitation should bring about a change to the swallow mechanism. I do not nor will I use compensations or altered diets in my therapy. I may put the patient on an altered diet, but I want to work the system naturally, not with a compensation if I can avoid it! Look to your PT and OT departments. They work the muscles to bring about change and we should be doing the same.
Logemann, J.A. (2005). The Role of Exercise Programs for Dysphagia Patients. Dysphagia. 20: 139-140.
Clark, H.M. (2005). Therapeutic exercise in dysphagic manamgent: Philosophies, practices and challenges. Perspectives in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, 24-27.
Robbins, J.A, Butler, S.G, Daniels S.K., Diez Gross, R., Langmore, S., Lazarus C.L., et al (2008). Swallowing adn dysphagia rehabilitation: Translating principles of neural plasticity into clinically oriented evidence. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 51: S276-S300.
Burkhead, L.M., Sapienza, C.M., Rosenbek, J.C. (2007). Strength-training exercise in dysphagia rehabilitation: Principles, procedures and directions for future research. Dysphagia, 22:251-265.
Clark, H.M. (2003). Neuromuscular treatments for speech and swallowing: A tutorial. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 12: 400-415.
Robbins, J.A., Gangnon, R.E., Theis, S.M., Kays, S.A., Hewitt, A.L. and Hind, J.A. (2005). The effects of lingual exercise on swallowing in older adults. Journal of the American Geriatric Society, 52, 1483-1489.
Lazarus, C., Logemann, J.A., Huang, C.F., and Rademaker, A.W. (2003). Effects of two types of tongue strengthening exercises in young normals. Folia Phoniatrice et Logopaedica, 55, 199-205.


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Some of the best graphic novels for adults that you can find at Tasman District Libraries include Alison Bechdel's Fun Home and Are You My Mother?
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In Beijing, the Chinese government has moved to calm regional tensions by clarifying a series of controversial rules that had stoked fears over possible clashes in the South China Sea. The rules had been announced without detail by the government of the southern island province of Hainan at the end of November. Some analysts took them to mean that from January 1, Chinese police would have the right to board and seize foreign vessels anywhere in the South China Sea. But China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says enforcement would be limited to 12 nautical miles off Hainan's coast.
Hua also repeated her government's stance that negotiation is the best way of resolving territorial disputes between China and its neighbors.
The South China Sea is rich in fish and oil and gas resources and straddles some of the world's most important shipping lanes. China's moves to enforce its claim to nearly the entire body of water have recently brought about confrontations with Vietnam and the Philippines, which also lay claim to islands in the sea.
In China's government structure, Hainan has jurisdiction over the South China Sea and some analysts say it acted on its own initiative in drawing up its new rules. The province is just one of many state actors pushing ahead with China's claims over South China Sea. Other actor include the coastguard and even state energy companies. The Foreign Ministry, which is much less powerful in China than in other countries, doesn't have the authority to co-ordinate them.
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Beaver train station to get state dollars for restoration
Dec 24, 2013 at 12:01 AM Dec 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM
BEAVER -- The borough's former passenger train station will receive a $700,000 state grant, helping a comprehensive rehabilitation and restoration effort.
�This financial support � will help return Beaver Station to a position where it can be a vital part of the community as a historic site, a tourist attraction, and a multipurpose meeting and event space,� state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., R-47, New Sewickley Township, said Monday in a news release.
The Beaver Area Heritage Foundation has been seeking to renovate the station, and the new facility could be partially open in late 2014 and fully functional in 2015.
The state grant comes from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Previously, 125 commitments by the foundation raised more than $835,000, according to a foundation representative.


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Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura carries a Cougar flag on the field after WSU defeated Washington 40-13 in the Apple Cup. De Laura announced Monday night that he will be transferring to Arizona.
Ted S. Warren, Associated Press 2021
Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura led the Cougars to a Sun Bowl appearance.
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After what happened last season, Arizona couldn't afford to stand pat at quarterback.
The Wildcats had three scholarship QBs. Two suffered season-ending injuries in October. None played consistently well.
Even with freshman Noah Fifita joining the group this week as a midyear enrollee, Jedd Fisch and his staff continued to explore options in the NCAA transfer portal.
After a series of QB dominoes fell, Arizona found its man: Jayden de Laura, who was named Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2021 as a second-year player at Washington State.
De Laura unquestionably upgrades the talent and competition levels in the Wildcats' quarterback room. His addition also raises questions about how that competition will play out and what the room will look like come September.
Below, we attempt to answer some of those questions, with help from Pac-12 Networks analyst Yogi Roth.
What is Arizona getting in de Laura?
A: De Laura brings experience, production and what Roth described as "suddenness" to his new home in Tucson.
A three-star prospect from St. Louis High School in Honolulu, de Laura started 15 of 16 games at WSU. He completed 62.7% of his passes for 3,682 yards with 28 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
Despite a midseason coaching change, the Cougars went 7-6 last year, including a 6-3 mark in the Pac-12. They defeated the Wildcats 44-18 on Nov. 19, a game in which de Laura threw a career-high four touchdown passes.
Roth recalled recruiting war-room conversations with his former boss at USC, Pete Carroll. If the staff was debating two players, sometimes the decision would come down to this, per Roth:
"If you had to pick a guy and you were playing in the park, would you pick this guy? Is he a baller?"
Roth considers de Laura a baller.
"It's not like he's 6-3, 235," Roth said of de Laura, who's listed at 6 feet tall and 190 pounds. "It's not like everything about him is perfect as a quarterback. But I do think he has got a suddenness to him and unique traits that ... can equal wins.
"He's got the 'it' factor. He's a winner. He's a gamer."
What does the Wildcats' QB room look like now?
A: It's crowded. With the additions of de Laura and Fifita — one of a dozen or so newcomers expected to start classes Wednesday — Arizona has five scholarship quarterbacks on its roster.
Two transferred to the UA in last year's cycle: Gunner Cruz (also via Washington State) and Jordan McCloud.
Cruz won a three-way battle for the job and opened the 2021 season as the starter. He threw for 336 yards in the opener vs. BYU but faltered thereafter.
Fisch then turned to second-year freshman Will Plummer, the lone scholarship holdover from the previous regime. After Plummer made some critical mistakes in his first start against NAU, Fisch handed the reins to McCloud — who, like de Laura, brought experience (17 starts at South Florida) and production (2,770 passing yards, 21-10 TD-INT ratio) to the QB room.
McCloud couldn't get to Tucson until after spring practice, and that put him behind in the competition. Although he helped the offense move the ball in his first start at then-No. 3 Oregon, McCloud threw five interceptions. He cleaned up that part of his game the following week against UCLA but suffered season-ending knee and ankle injuries in the fourth quarter.
Cruz got another opportunity the following week at Colorado, continued to struggle, then suffered a season-ending thumb injury. That left Plummer as the lone healthy QB on scholarship. He started the final six games and improved considerably, posting a 4-2 TD-INT ratio over the final three games and passing for a career-high 346 yards in the finale vs. Arizona State.
Five scholarship quarterbacks are probably one too many. Should we expect more movement?
A: It's more likely than not that at least one veteran QB will transfer. That's just the way of the world in modern college football — especially at quarterback — because of the transfer portal and the one-time exception enabling transfers to play immediately.
It would be trickier for Cruz or McCloud to transfer because they've done so once already. They would need to go to an FCS school or would need to have graduated to be eligible to play right away.
Roth said seeking an escape route shouldn't be the focus for the incumbents. Fisch, who also worked under Carroll in Seattle, has made competition a pillar of his program. Adding de Laura, Roth said, simply ramps up the competition in the QB room.
"Those guys need to embrace that," Roth said. "As Jedd has told them and will again, at that position, you're always trying to get better. Period.
"Don't worry about who we just brought in. None of you are qualified enough to be worrying about other people. Understand your checks. Understand the system. Let it shake out."
Roth said he would give the same advice to Fifita, who was among the first commitments in Arizona's 2022 class and helped recruit several other players, including three of his high school teammates. Roth said the similarly built de Laura could become a mentor for Fifita. Also, the notion that any freshman quarterback will be ready to start is unrealistic in most cases.
"I would be blown away if he said, 'Oh my god, I'm out.' That's not who he is from everything I'm told," Roth said. "The coaching staff's mandate is to make the roster better than it is. Noah should be excited. If I'm him, I'm (messaging) Jayden: 'Hey, let's go throw. When can we get together?'"
Is de Laura a lock to be Arizona's starter?
A: De Laura is the favorite to start, but nothing is guaranteed.
Assuming he returns, McCloud will be entering Year 2 in Fisch's system. The same goes for Plummer, whose game grew exponentially over the second half of the 2021 season.
No one expected Stetson Bennett IV — a former walk-on who at one point transferred to a junior college — to emerge as Georgia's starting quarterback. Yet it was Bennett, and not JT Daniels, the former five-star recruit from Southern California, who sparked the Bulldogs to the national championship Monday night.
Other quarterbacks who cycled through the Georgia program in recent seasons included former Wake Forest starter Jamie Newman and four-star 2019 recruit D'Wan Mathis. Yet it was Bennett holding the title trophy and suckling a cigar at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
"His job was not to beat out those guys," Roth said. "His job was to understand the system and execute it flawlessly when he got on the field.
"This program at Arizona is still very youthful. All of these guys will get a shot. They didn't guarantee anything to anyone."
Every current UA quarterback has multiple years of eligibility left.
What are the biggest challenges de Laura faces?
A: As the returning quarterbacks know all too well, Fisch's pro-style scheme takes time to learn. The QB often plays from under center, something de Laura never did in the run-and-shoot system he operated at Washington State. It also features tight ends and full-field reads.
Roth believes every college quarterback experiences a similar developmental journey. Year 1 is about surviving the transition from high school to college. (De Laura started all four games that WSU played as a true freshman in 2020.) Year 2 is about mastering every element of the offense in which you play — routes, protections, checkdowns, audibles. Year 3 is about understanding and reading defenses.
De Laura is entering Year 3. But as he's also entering a new system, he'll have to revisit all that Year 2 typically entails.
"He's not a finished product. I don't think any quarterback in college is," Roth said. "All areas of his game (need work) — his feet, his timing, his anticipation.
"He's coming from the run-and-shoot. He'll have RPOs (run-pass option plays); they'll still do that. But he will have to go through his progressions. And ... he'll have to continue to grow in his understanding of what he's seeing across from him."
Last year was one of personal growth for de Laura. He was suspended by WSU after being arrested on suspicion of DUI in February. About two months after being reinstated in late May, de Laura announced that he was found not guilty. He posted a lengthy statement expressing regret for his actions and gratitude for the support he subsequently received.
"I promise I will do better in the future," de Laura concluded.
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49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish, advance to face Packers
Transfer RB Deondre Jackson won't be at NU this spring, says he still plans to play for Huskers
Arizona Wildcats land JuCo OT Joe Borjon for 2022
Contact sports reporter Michael Lev at 573-4148 or mlev@tucson.com. On Twitter @michaeljlev
This article originally ran on tucson.com.
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My thoughts of "Beson, Stang & Sword" by Orapello and Maguire.
All in all, I thought it was an excellent book. I liked the writing style of the author and more importantly I came away liking the author. That being said, at first, I was uncomfortable with her and her definition of alchemy "a magickal term for transforming lead into gold" page 9. I thought that her definition was too simple and fru fru. I was prepared to dislike the book and found myself quibbling about everything she said. I was letting her words and my ego get in the way of what she was trying to say. Eventually, I decided to give the book a fair chance and I came away really liking it.
I guess, at some point, I felt that I heard her voice.
If you give "Storytelling Alchemy" a chance, I think you'll turn your lead into gold.
*Disclaimer* I want to thank Weiser Books for providing a free copy of this book for review purposes.
From shimmering specters to mysterious tricks, Varla Ventura's Paranormal Parlor includes original supernatural tales, classic ghost stories, legends, hauntings, séances, superstitions, and death customs.
This book showcases a chilling collection of startling ghost stories as told to the author as well as legendary ghosts and haunted locations and an overview of the paranormal parlor games that rose to popularity in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It also includes hidden history such as the story of Mark Twain's ghost, and the quiet horror writings of the architect who started the Gothic Revival movement (Ralph Adams Cram).
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This wonderful primer will be hailed by anyone interested in interior design, Chinese legend and lore, and the creation of healing and harmonious living spaces.
China is an immense land with a history spanning thousands of years, and its needs and problems are perhaps too many for a single deity to watch over. This book begins to explore the veritable army of gods, immortals, and deities to whom the Chinese have turned for help, support, and intervention—not just in the annals of history but also in the bustling modern world.
From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao offers fascinating insight into the complex interweaving of China's main religions and folklore and the way the gods themselves have evolved to meet changing challenges, finding their way from scriptures and statues to vouchers and video games. Author Xueting Christine Ni recounts the stories of 60 Chinese gods and goddesses, selected from across the spectrum of China's mythical beings, deified heroes, gods, goddesses, and immortals. They derive from Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and folklore, as well as revered sages and protective deities from other traditions. Get to know Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy; Zhong Ku, the demon slayer; Tian Hou, the goddess of the sea; the beloved Monkey King, and a host of other Chinese deities, both ancient and modern.
In addition to exploring the origins and rituals of this eclectic pantheon, this book also looks at how, in a country that has undergone a myriad of changes and upheavals, its gods and goddesses have never been more than a whisper away.
I want to thank Weiser Books and Hampton Roads for these free reviews copies.
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Sometimes a book falls into your hands at just the right moment — so it was for me with this one. I was ready to explore someone's Norse-based spiritual system. I enjoyed reading about Odin, there is just so much more to Odin than I knew. While I enjoyed reading Bullfinch's Mythology, I want and need more. I plan to try some of the books in Paxson's "suggested reading".
I also enjoyed reading about Odin's myths and Paxson's rituals. On the downside, the music didn't really do anything for me. I also didn't care for the interior artwork.
That being said, the book is excellent. While Paxson shared her Odin with us, she shared a lot more of herself and that is the real magic of any book.
While it's true that fairy folk love a good garden and take great pleasure in a tulip, there are dozens of beasties who fall under the fairy domain that are not quite as delightful as the quintessential flower fairy. This book is an exploration of the many things that go bump in the night near the fairy mound. Along with an exploration of folklore and historical literature, readers will delight in fairy tales that demonstrate everything from striking a bargain with a fairy to staving off changelings to laughing with the dwarves.
Included are fairy tales and myths from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Scandinavia plus classic stories by Thomas Crofton Croker, Joseph Jacobs, Clara Stroebe, the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Yei Theodora Ozaki, and others on goblins, trolls, gnomes, pookas, changelings, banshees, and more!
If you think fairies are merely delicate beings who follow you about on gossamer wings, you are in for quite a shock: the kingdom of the fairy is one of vengeance, thievery, trickery, and wild creatures. Consider yourself warned!
I loved it. Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings is packed with folklore of the Fairyfolk. You might be reading about a pooka one minute or a troll statue under a bridge the next. Everything Varla covered was interesting and my only complaint was that I wanted more.
I won this book in a contest that Varla held and she has added a fan for life to her list. Along with Among the Mermaids and Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires and Other Creatures of the Night, Varla has added another must-have title for your esoteric home library.
Barry's score 5 out of 5 stars.
From Homer's Odyssey to Pirates of the Caribbean, Mermaids have fascinated popular culture for centuries.
Among the Mermaids is an enchanting collection of classic stories, facts, and tales of mermaids from around the world that will thrill every lover of this romanticized mythological creature.
Compiled by Book of the Bizarre author and Magical Creature devotee Varla Ventura, Among the Mermaids includes turn of the century tales of merfolk from Bret Harte, T. Crofton Croker, and W.B. Yeats, along with tantalizing trivia, facts, first-hand accounts, and speculations about mermaids in popular culture.
Blackbeard, the fierce and terrible pirate, was afraid of his crew being lured into a watery grave by mermaids, so he ordered his ships to avoid certain areas reputed to have a high number of mermaid sightings.
Since 2009, the town of Kiryat Yam, Israel has offered a prize of $1 million dollars to anyone who can prove the mermaid off their coast is real. The prize remains unclaimed.
I was lucky enough to win a set of Varla Ventura's work and I consider myself to be one of the luckiest men in the world. Ventura's book Among the Mermaids is superb! I loved every minute of it.
As many of you know, I am a guy that looks at the back of the book first. Among the Mermaids has a nice recommended reading, Bibliography section, and other things for the mer-minded. This can come in handy for those who want to do their own mer-research.
The stories are quick and short, the clipart is delightful, and the book is a real pageturner. I went through the entire book pretty quickly only to return to reread some of my favorite parts.
All in all, I give Varla Ventura's Among the Mermaids 5 stars out of 5 and I believe that it is a must-have for your home library.
Tarot by Design Workbook by Diana Heyne, I give it a thumbs-up.
Featuring original color-in images of the 22 major arcana and the 56 images of the minor arcana, Tarot by Design Workbook is a coloring book for students of the tarot and all those who find tarot symbolism intriguing.
The book contains original coloring-ready images illustrated by the author, Diana Heyne, and an additional 78 unique learning page designs, one to accompany each card. Geared toward an enjoyable and intuitive understanding of the basic meanings of the tarot through coloring, brief word prompts and short rhythmic phrases, Tarot by Design Workbook aims to make the foundational learning of tarot a pleasurable task for beginners and others who would like to deepen their connection with the symbolic images. Included in the book is room for journal-like interaction with each image as well as fresh interpretations of time-honored imagery approached through coloring.
Unlock the mystery and magic, secrets and symbolism of the tarot through this serious, yet fun, teaching tool that engages both intuition and intellect.
Thumbing through Tarot by Design by Diana Heyne.
Develop Your ESP comes in a small package but, like dynamite, it packs a punch. As is my usual habit, I checked the back of the book and found a nice Appendix. An Appendix is very often a good sign of a well thought out book.
I liked the illustrations and the charts ( though the one with the female body seemed a tad repetitive ) and I found the exercises easy. All in all, I thought that the book was excellent and I enjoyed every minute of it. "Call it intuition, a hunch, a feeling, or ESP," but I like Nina Ashby.
Develop Your ESP is definitely a must-have for your home esoteric library. I recommend it and give it 4 1/2 stars out of 5.
This is a program that can quickly enhance anyone's ability to go beyond the 5 senses and enter another dimension of awareness. Find out which psychic talents you possess and develop those particular gifts with a mix of theory and practical exercises. Learn to understand the body's energy fields and auras and see why the spiritual plane is every bit as important as the physical world. Then get a complete psychic education, from cleansing rituals and focusing your inner energy charges to reading auras and using divination techniques such as tarot, I Ching, and psychometry to interpret signs and messages. Charts, tables, and graphs illustrate the theories.
Born in New York, Nina Ashby was acutely aware of her psychic gifts even as a child and could see colors around people, objects, and other living things. She has spent many years training in various forms of bodywork and energy healing, psychology, yoga, meditation, astrology, palmistry, dowsing, card reading, and psychic studies including mediumship and all levels of psychic perception and channeling. She lives in England.
Using numerology to learn more about yourself and your future doesn't require any psychic ability, mathematical skills, or even any special equipment. The information is based on a series of numbers and by following systems that date back to the Greek mathematician and astrologer Pythagoras and the Hebrew Kabbalah, you'll learn the basics of how to use numbers to explain your life.
Once you master these simple principles, you'll be able to plan your days, predict your future, and even find the most suitable mate. This is an accessible and user-friendly guide for people interested in divination systems and personality types.
I have to admit that I really didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought that I would.Like many of you, I took pencil in hand an doodled my numbers. I really didn't think that they fit so I changed the parameters by changing my name/nickname/etc. Eventually, my paper landed in the trash bin. What's the point?
Here is my biggest problem with books like this — says who. When you tell me that a certain number has a certain meaning I want documentation, I want footnotes, I want to see YOUR work. I don't want something that could just as easily been an afternoon on Google. I want YOUR experience.
To be honest, I googled numerology and got more information than I found in this book's modest 160 pages. I suggest giving this book a pass and google a few sites if you find the subject interesting. I give "Numerology, Plain and Simple" 2 stars out of 5.
Now anyone with an earnest desire can learn to cast spells with this intriguing introduction to the craft. Written by a practicing witch, this all-encompassing first course in Wiccan magic simplifies everything from performing spells to conducting candle rituals and using a talisman.
This is a practical introductory guide for everyone. Love life gone limp? Reinvigorate your relationship with a seductive spell. Boss too demanding? Use a little magic to help her reconnect with her softer side. Lost your precious pet? Bring him back home with a heartfelt incantation.
With the wealth of Wiccan wisdom in these pages, you can choose a spell to improve any aspect of your life, from career and money to health and family well-being. Upbeat and up to date, this volume brings witchcraft into the 21st century with a modern magic focused on gaining control over your life and understanding your destiny.
All in all, I liked the book. It's easy to read and understand. It is a good book for the beginner interested in Wicca. Practical Spellcraft will hit the shelves February 1st. While I liked it, I think the book lacks quite a bit.
When covering historical characters and events, I want to see some documentation. I want to see some quotes and footnotes. When discussing spells, I want to see some personal anecdotes. Have you tried this spell? What were the results? Where did you get this spell? Did you create it? Was it passed down? Did it come from another book?
Why 20 pages on love spells and 4 on health? Love spells are 5 times more important than health? Really?
Like I say, Practical Spellcraft is an introductory book. Greenaway did a good job with a deep and complicated art. I do recommend this for the beginner's home library. I give Practical Spellcraft 4 stars out of 5.


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"No Such Thing As Society"
I was born in England and lived there until 1979 except for the short 1972-1976 period. I have very fond memories of this time: The kids of Mayflower Close, playing in Old Mill woods, exploring the Britannia Royal Naval College, long walks to the castle and long bike rides to Blackpool Sands and the model railway shop in Totnes. Except for the occasional bulling I was unaffected by the deep depression that was going on in society. The memorable moments of this for me where the scenes on TV of strikers clashing with the police, the conflict in Northern Ireland, and the growing political power of the hate groups like the National Front. The only personal memory of the turmoil were the black-outs by striking electrical workers.
Amazon.com reminded me of al this this morning with the notice of the new book No Such Thing As Society. The blurb says
"The human costs of de-industrialisation and globalisation were the great central themes of the documentary photographers active in the North of England in the late 70s and 80s. The social disasters captured in Chris Killip's work extended into the darkly coloured, claustrophobic interiors of DHSS offices photographed by Paul Graham, and Martin Parr's lividly coloured documents of holiday makers in New Brighton, Liverpool."
There are a few photos at the accompanying exhibition . The two that stood out for me were these.
The generational change shown by the suited man and the half-naked woman.
The punk more afraid of his world than frightening to it.
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*The Big Bear Native American Museum, located at the CTOM, has an excellent collection of Native American artifacts for you to see! Our admission fees are: Adults $5, Seniors (60+) $4, Kids 8-18 $2, Kids 7/Under Free. We have Groupon deals and discount coupons at LocalSaver.com. Groups of eight or more are also discounted $1/person. The Big Bear Native American Museum has it's own Web site: bigbearmuseum.com and it's own Facebook page: Big Bear Native American Museum. You may also contact Pat Kriener @ 817 793 4625 for info. They operate the same hours as the rest of the CTOM.
REGULAR HOURS: (March to November) Thur/Fri/Sat, 10am to 5pm. Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Closed Mon/Tue/Wed.
WINTER HOURS: (December to February): Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sundays 1pm to 5pm only. Closed Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri.
We do close during severe weather. Please call 817 648 4633 if you have any questions!
*Guest speakers for your organization?
Our foundation president, official Johnson County Co-Historian, retired school superintendent and school master for our Nolan River School, Randolph Garner, provides the service as guest speaker for our museum. You may phone him at 817 648 2815. Our Native American guest speaker is Choctaw native, Charlotte Whitney at 817 202 3414.
*Are tepees available for overnight camping? Our most asked question!
Sorry, but there is no overnight camping allowed on our property at this time.
*How much does a tour usually cost?
There is no charge for small tours. We accommodate bus tours with advance notice and are $5 person. A week's notice required. Please call Diane at 817 648 4633 for all tour bookings/questions.
School tours are also booked through Diane, and are $4/person (teachers, students, parents). Title I schools with certification are $3/person (teachers, students, parents). This is a 2-hr tour program.
*How much does an event cost?
We are an all-volunteer 501 (c)(3) foundation except for the Big Bear Native American Museum and operate on donations. There is no charge to tour the site for individuals or small groups. If you wish to reserve any or all of the Outdoor Museum for a specific period of time, you will need to contact a JCHF representative and get a quote. In general, the fee structure is $100 per hour with a three hour minimum. This includes weddings, family reunions, company picnics. Our annual Pioneer Days is a free event.
*What are the gate hours of operation?
Gate open time is restricted to the number of volunteers available.
Walking tours are permitted if gate is closed.
We are usually closed due to extreme heat, cold or rain.
Thur/Fri/Sat from 10am to 5pm.
Sundays from1pm to 5pm. Closed Mon/Tue/Wed.
Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Closed Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri.
*What type of foundation is the JoCo Heritage Foundation?
With the exception of the Big Bear Native American Museum, we are an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) foundation and donations are tax deductible. There are no paid staff except for the Big Bear Native American Museum.
*What type of events do we host?
Our location is available for weddings, birthdays, board meetings, family or corporate outings. We provide the location only and do not 'host' these events.
Our annual event is Pioneer Days held the Friday/Saturday/Sunday before Thanksgiving each year. There are several thousand people who attend this event.
*What is the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum?
The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum is a private historical area that is open to the public. The Museum is operated by Johnson County Heritage Foundation, Inc., an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) foundation with the exception of the Big Bear Native American Museum. We were incorporated in March of 2005 and operate on donated funds. Our purpose is to educate and restore the rich history of Wardville, the first county seat of Johnson County and the impact the Chisholm Trail had on this historic site. With the addition of the Big Bear Native American Museum, we now include the impact and history of Native Americans in this area as well as the nation.
*What are the restrictions for alcoholic beverages?
The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum is a family friendly historic site.
Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted on the grounds. Anyone who violates this is subject to severe penalties.
We reserve the right to refuse service/admittance to anyone. The exceptions are for private bookings and must be approved by JCHF, Inc.
*Are there any annually held events?
Our annual signature event is PIONEER DAYS held in November the weekend before Thanksgiving Day. You can view pictures from Pioneer Days in our Gallery. Other events are Market Days from April-October (4th Saturday each month), summer day camps, Johnson County Herb Society monthly events w/guest speakers.
*What is the cost of getting a bus tour?
Guided bus tours are $5.00 per person and reservations with at least a week's notice is required.
A fully guided tour will take at least an hour. To really see and hear everything takes about two hours.
A quick walk through takes about thirty minutes.
*Do we offer school field trips?
Docent guided tour of all historic buildings, working blacksmith shop.
Tour of the BBNAM including indoor scavenger hunt and Native American Storytelling (when available).
All public, private, home schools: Class size of 1-20= $5 each (student, teacher, parent).
Class size of 20+ = $4 each (student, teacher, parent).
Title 1 schools (ISD) w/proof of classification: = $3 each (student, teacher, parent).
***Send Title 1 certification to: ctominfo@yahoo.com.
Please call Diane @ 817 648 4633 to book all tours.
We have had over seven thousand school children on sanctioned field trips in the last few years. We are currently working with many local Johnson County schools to provide a historic school day in our one room school house with a legal day of classroom instruction. Instruction is by our retired school superintendent, Randolph Garner. Please contact him @ 817 648 2815 if your school would be interested. Need a minimum class size of 10 students, 4th grade and up. He also offers classes for adults and seniors!
*What are the special discounts for the Big Bear Native American Museum?
We are currently offering discount tickets to the Big Bear Native American Museum through LocalSaver.com that you can print yourself and also through Groupon.com.
*Do we offer any professional services on site?
Sam Keller, our Blacksmith, is available to do custom work by appointment only. Call 817 517 1924.
Cheryl Keller makes custom jewelry that is available on site. Call 817 271 6295.
John Jobe, our other Blacksmith on site will do custom work. Call 682 225 0861.
*Are there any requirements for large groups for extended stays?
Groups over 25 people require you to furnish portable restrooms if planning to stay more than two hours (private wedding, party, etc).
Call 817 648 2815 or 817 648 4633 to discuss your options.
*Are you looking for volunteer docents?
to give tours. We would love to be open every day, but are limited by the number of volunteers to give tours.
So the answer to this question is YES. If you would like to learn more about becoming a docent, call Docent Coordinator Bill Pfeiffer at 817 933 1747 or Diane Gilbert at 817 648 4633.
*What does it take to be a docent or tour guide?
This is not only a good question, but very important to us.
1. Docents need to love people and enjoy talking to them. We request Western dress.
2. A knowledge of area history is helpful and can be learned quickly.
3. Being available on weekends and special events; even if it is only one day a month or one day a week, we can use you. We are in need of people to volunteer on Saturday mornings and/or Sunday afternoons.
4. If available week days on a regular basis, we can use you.
5. We have some docents that only work special events, two to three times a year. Others call a few days ahead and we can schedule to fit their agenda.
Please call Docent Coordinator Bill Pfeiffer at 817 933 1747 for more information.
*What type of events and groups have you had at the Outdoor Museum?
18. Visitors from all over the world.
These are not all, but should give you an idea.
Pets are certainly allowed in all areas of the property, and we ask that you pick up after your pet. Plastic bags and scoops are not provided. Do NOT allow your pet to urinate on the historic buildings! There is a grassy strip between the cable fence and the road where you may walk your pet.
All pets must be on a leash at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS.
For the Big Bear Native American Museum: Certified service pets are allowed. You will need to show your certification at the door.
$50/day plus a refundable $50 deposit if the grounds are left clean and undamaged.
Must sign a Release of Liability form.
On the long trips — up to two months — the cattlemen would face many difficulties. They had to cross major rivers like the Arkansas and the Red, and innumerable smaller creeks, plus the topographic challenges of canyons, badlands, and low mountain ranges.


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Client for YodaQA writen in HTML5 with jQuery mobile and Cordova.

You can see it live on http://brmson.github.io/YodaQA-client/ or
http://live.ailao.eu/ .
That's the gh-pages branch; to push there, use:

	git subtree push --prefix www origin gh-pages

## API
Client works with Hub only. Get it from https://github.com/brmson/hub and use it as non-default REST API endpoint.
  * ``?dID=N&qID=M``: show dialog with id N and opens question with id M
  * ``?e=http://qa.ailao.eu:4000/``: use a non-default REST API endpoint
  * ``?feedback=true``: show feedback form

## Structure

### HTML page
Client itself is located in `www` folder. There is `index.html`.

Javascript files are in `www/js`.
File `yodaAnswerGetter.js` handles getting of answers and their displaying.
File `androidControl.js` handles native android functions.
jQuerry mobile is located in `www/js/jQuery`.

CSS files are located in `www/css`. `style.css` contains custom stylesheet. jQuery mobile css files are located in `www/css/jQuery`.

### Android app
Files genrated by Cordova for android app are located in `platforms\android`. Current apk file is in `platforms\android\build\outputs\apk`. There are Cordova plugins in `plugins` folder.

## Feedback
Feedback form is handled by `feedbackHandler.js` located in `www/js`. To deploy feedback, create google form with 9 text
fields (email,question,expected answer[0-5],more correct answers). To variable `BASE_URL` copy form's id, to array `FIELDS_IDS` copy text field's
ids in order: email,question,expected answer[0-5],more correct answers. `SUBMIT_REF` holds name and action of form's button.
Field `more correct answers` stores answers separated by vertical bar (`answer|answer|answer`).
See the top of the feedbackHandler source code for the form URLs.


HAVING seen friends and family suffer from dementia, Melissa and Christabel, who work at the Figure & Face beauty salon, decided to run the Manchester Marathon in aid of Dementia Friendly Welshpool.
Owner Melissa Turnbull and therapist Christabel Owen are both keen runners and were planning to take on the challenge of the marathon, on Sunday, April 7.
"As we were already doing it, we thought we might as well raise some money as well," Christabel said.
"Dementia Welshpool was the obvious charity of choice, with many people in the local community struggling with dementia.
"It's something which often comes in conversation at the salon, with customers talking about the difficulties their relatives with dementia face," they said.
"This is a charity close to both our hearts and we wanted to support a Welshpool charity," Melissa said.
"We wanted to do something for Welshpool," Christabel added.
They said that with bigger charities, it is often not clear exactly where your money is going. But with local charitable organisations such as Dementia Friendly Welshpool, you know the money is staying within your community, they said.
"The money will go directly to Welshpool," Christabel said.
Melissa and Christabel have already raised almost £800, from donations made in their salon and online on their fundraising page.


As we undergo refurbishment, we understand there will be a lot of questions.
Please see below a list we have generated of frequently asked questions.
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please contact parkcentreguestservices@hawaiian.com.au.
Q: Will the centre be open for business as per usual?
A: Yes, the centre will be operating as per usual.
Q: What are the key features of the redevelopment?
A: The key features of the redevelopment include mall refurbishments, updates to the carpark, new landscaping and a new look larger Coles. In addition to this the entry statements will be enhanced, new signage throughout and a walkway to John McMillan park.
Q: Will there be more parking, or any changes made to parking after the redevelopment?
A: The carpark will be resurfaced and relined, so the car bays are wider in some locations.
Q: How will parking be impacted by the redevelopment?
A: The resurfacing of parking will be completed through four stages. In each stage, one section will be sanctioned off to be resurfaced. These dates and sections will be communicated in-centre and across our online platforms.
Q: Will the entry doors be closed at any stage of the redevelopment?
A: Access through the entries will always be maintained. When work is being carried out on them access may be reduced however not closed.
Q: When will works be completed?
A: Works are anticipated to be completed by late April 2019.
Q: Will tenant locations be shifted?
A: As it stands currently, nothing has been planned.
Q: Is the centre being expanded?
Q: Are there going to be new retailers?
A: Yes, there will be. However, this will only be communicated as and when we are able to announce them.