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Bestselling Action & Adventure Books for 6 Year Olds
Here are the top 30 bestselling action & adventure books for 6 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 5-8: Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, and Midnight on the Moon
by: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca
This Magic Tree House set including the following titles:
Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House, No. 5)
Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, No. 6)
Sunset of the Sabertooth (Magic Tree House, No. 7)
Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House, No. 8)
2. Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 1: A Scare of A Dare (Volume 1)
by: Zack Zombie
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Minecraft Zombie?
In the first book of this hilarious Minecraft adventure series, we get to read the diary of an actual 12 year old Minecraft Zombie. Take a peek at what is really going on between the hollow eyes, and dead expression that we normally see when we face the dreaded Zombies of Minecraft.
Are Zombies really different from us? You'll be surprised at what you discover. So, jump into this Minecraft adventure and find out!.
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie is a must-read for any kid who loves Minecraft. Kids ages 7+ can't wait to jump into to these Minecraft adventures!
Get Your Copy Today!
Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games > Video & Electronic
3. Star Wars: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories (5 Minute Stories)
by: Lucasfilm Press
Blast off into hyperspace with these eleven action-packed Star Wars tales! Jedi Master Yoda has a lightsaber showdown with the dreaded Count Dooku; Luke Skywalker and the Rebels race against time to destroy the Death Star; and the brave Rey makes a new friend when she meets the droid BB-8. Each of these stories is the ideal length for reading aloud in five minutes–perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed.
4. Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 9-12: Dolphins at Daybreak, Ghost Town at Sundown, Lions at Lunchtime, and Polar Bears Past Bedtime
The Magic Tree House adventures continue in books 9—12. Morgan the magical librarian of Camelot challenges Jack and Annie to discover the answers to four riddles as they travel under the sea to the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic. If they succeed, they will become Master Librarians! Books in this set include: Dolphins at Daybreak (#9) Ghost Town at Sundown (#10) Lions at Lunchtime (#11) Polar Bears past Bedtime (#12).
5. Junie B. Jones's Second Boxed Set Ever! (Books 5-8)
by: Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus
Books in this set include: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake (#5), Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday (#6), Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren (#7), Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed (#8).
6. Moana Little Golden Book (Disney Moana)
by: Laura Hitchcock, Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay
Walt Disney Animation Studios' Moana is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors' quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, Aladdin). This Little Golden Book retelling of the movie is perfect for children ages 2 to 5.
7. The Little Red Rescue Box (PAW Patrol)
by: Random House, Random House
Boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will love this box of four board books starring the awesome pups of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! It features a sturdy handle for adventures on the go.
8. Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)
Jack and Annie's very first fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
Where did the tree house come from?
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark . . . or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?
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9. Magic Tree House Volumes 17-20 Boxed Set: The Mystery of the Enchanted Dog
Books 17–20 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time!
These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the Magic Tree House will take the brother-and-sister team next.
In books 17–20, Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot, asks Jack and Annie to find the four things that will free an enchanted dog named Teddy from a spell. Their quest leads them to a ship lost at sea, the Great Plains, the forests of India, and the Australian Outback. It's a difficult and dangerous mission, but Jack and Annie will do anything to help their new friend, Teddy!
Books in this set include: Tonight on the Titanic (#17), Buffalo Before Breakfast (#18), Tigers at Twilight (#19), and Dingoes at Dinnertime (#20).
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10. Magic Tree House Volumes 21-24 Boxed Set: American History Quartet
In books 21–24, Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian, reveals that Camelot is in trouble! She asks Jack and Annie to find four different kinds of writing that will help. Their quest leads them to the American Revolution, the American Civil War, the stormy Great Plains, and the great San Francisco earthquake. It's a difficult and dangerous mission, but Jack and Annie will do anything to save Camelot!
Books in this set include: Civil War on Sunday (#21), Revolutionary War on Wednesday (#22), Twister on Tuesday (#23), and Earthquake in the Early Morning (#24).
11. The Flat Stanley Collection Box Set: Flat Stanley, Invisible Stanley, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again!
by: Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan
A great way to celebrate Flat Stanley's 50th anniversary—four Flat Stanley books in a box set! Includes Flat Stanley, Invisible Stanley, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again!
Stanley Lambchop is an ordinary boy. At least he was, until the night his bulletin board fell off the wall and flattened him. At only half an inch thick, Stanley can slide under doors, mail himself across the country in an envelope, and fly like a kite!
And that's only the start of Stanley's adventures. In these four tales, Stanley also becomes invisible and helps nab some bank robbers, journeys to outer space to rescue aliens, and, after being rounded out, turns flat—again! One thing is for sure: There's nothing Stanley Lambchop can't do!
Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life
12. Hide-and-Go-Swim! (Bubble Guppies) (Nifty Lift-and-Look)
by: Random House, MJ Illustrations
The Bubble Guppies star in this big board book featuring over 30 flaps to lift! With sturdy pages and surprises under every flap, boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will love learning about colors, shapes, numbers, and more with Gil, Molly, Bubble Puppy, and their friends from the hit Nickelodeon TV series Bubble Guppies.
13. Patrol Pals (Paw Patrol) (Friendship Box)
Ryder and the puppies from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol prove that teamwork is the best way to save the day. Boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will love this sturdy box featuring four board books and a plastic handle for puppy power on the go!
14. Pokémon Legendary Sticker Collection: Regional Pass
by: The Pokémon Company International
Legendary Stickers from Six Regions of the Pokémon World!
More than 700 kinds of Pokémon can be found in the Pokémon Legendary Sticker Collection—including dozens of Legendary Pokémon as colorful, action-packed stickers!
From friendly little Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle to Pokémon that love to battle like Pikachu, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, you'll find hundreds of different stickers featuring Pokémon old and new, complete with vital information about each of them. You'll also discover Poké Ball stickers and much more!
To top it all off, this Legendary Sticker Collection includes some amazing oversize Legendary Pokémon stickers, so grab one today and get started!
15. World of Reading Star Wars Boxed Set: Level 1 (World of Reading: Level 1)
by: Disney Book Group
Learn to read with the help of Luke, Leia, Rey, Finn and the rest of your favorite Star Wars characters!
Components Include:
Escape from Darth Vader (9781484790380)
AT-AT Attack! (9781484790359)
Ewoks Join the Fight (9781484790397)
Finn & Poe Team Up! (9781484790403)
Chaos at the Castle (9781484790373)
BB-8 Finds a Friend (9781484790366)
16. Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)
by: Nick Eliopulos, DC Comics
SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM's biggest bank clean! Will BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the other DC SUPER FRIENDS get there in time?
17. PAW Patrol Deluxe Step into Reading (PAW Patrol)
by: Geof Smith, Jason Fruchter
Join Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol as they find adventure and make a new friend. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader, featuring a shiny cover and over 30 stickers!
Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
18. These are The Avengers Level 1 Reader (World of Reading)
by: Disney Book Group, Disney Book Group
The Marvel Heroes of Reading line of early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers, specifically boys, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers. In reading this series, boys will prefect their own power to read.
Meet the Mighty Avengers introduces readers ages 4-6 to the world of Marvel's popular Super HeroTeam that includes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk!
19. The Spiderwick Chronicles, the Complete Series: The Field Guide; The Seeing Stone; Lucinda's Secret; The Ironwood Tree; The Wrath of Mulgrath
by: Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi
Experience the fantastical with this complete collection of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series.
Join twins Jared and Simon and their older sister, Mallory, as they discover the fantastical world of Spiderwick. This complete set of The Spiderwick Chronicles includes The Field Guide, The Seeing Stone, Lucinda's Secret, The Ironwood Tree, and The Wrath of Mulgrath.
Each paperback in this boxed set of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series, which has more than 12 million copies in print worldwide, features all-new art from Tony DiTerlizzi.
Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Siblings
20. Magic Tree House Volumes 25-28 Boxed Set
by: Mary Pope Osborne
Books 25–28 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time!
These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians use the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the magic tree house will take the brother-and-sister team next.
In books 25–28, travel all over the world and across time in the magic tree house! Jack and Annie are just regular kids, but Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian, thinks they're ready to learn some magic. What kind of magic? Find out when Jack and Annie meet William Shakespeare, a group of gorillas, the Plymouth Pilgrims, and a couple of great surfers from Hawaii!
Books in this set include Stage Fright on a Summer Night (#25), Good Morning, Gorillas (#26), Thanksgiving on Thursday (#27), and High Tide in Hawaii (#28).
For games, contests, and lots more fun, check out MagicTreeHouse.com!
21. World of Reading Star Wars Escape from Darth Vader: Level 1
by: Michael Siglain, Stephane Roux
C-3PO and R2D2 must keep Darth Vader from discovering the Rebels' secret plans! This fully-illustrated level 1 reader retells the classic scenes from A New Hope where the droids crash land on the desert planet of Tatooine and meet a young farmer named Luke.
22. School Freezes Over! A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #5)
by: Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Eerie Elementary is at it again! In book #5, a terrible snow storm hits the school, and the students are trapped. Soon, the hungry school begins to freeze from the inside out! Icicles drip from the ceiling and snow piles fill the hallways! Then Antonio turns into an ice statue — making him a yummy popsicle for the school to dine on! Can Sam and Lucy turn up the heat in time to save the students?
23. Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House #27)
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
It's a time for giving thanks . . .
when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it's cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on?
Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > United States > Colonial
24. Flight of the Moon Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #6)
by: Tracey West, Damien Jones
In book #6, the Dragon Masters have to save the prime Dragon Stone — or they will lose their connections to their dragons forever! The Dragon Masters travel to the Land of Pyramids in search of the secret Pyramid of the Seven Dragons. There are several puzzles they'll need to solve in order to reach the hidden stone. Will the Dragon Masters find the prime Dragon Stone in time?
25. Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #1)
by: Tracey West, Graham Howells
The DRAGON MASTERS series is "How to Train Your Dragon" meets the DRAGON SLAYERS' ACADEMY!
DRAGON MASTERS has it all! Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! In the first book in this fully-illustrated series, 8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland's soldier and taken to the castle. He is to be trained as a Dragon Master. At the castle, he is joined by three other young Dragon Masters-in-training: Ana, Rori, and Bo. The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons–and they must also uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? What is his dragon's special power?
26. The Science Fair is Freaky! A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #4)
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Eerie Elementary is having a science fair. Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are hard at work on their projects when they find a strange, old book. Suddenly, the school comes alive! The ground shakes, science projects explode, and the school gym turns into a giant volcano! How will Sam and his friends fight hot lava? And what is hidden in that strange, old book?
Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship
27. The Locker Ate Lucy!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #2)
Sam Graves's school is ALIVE!
In the second book in the series, Sam Graves's friend Lucy disappears into her locker! Sam and his friend Antonio follow a trail of clues that leads them through the locker and deep inside the school. Will they find Lucy? Will they learn why the school is ALIVE? Sam and Antonio must rescue Lucy from this scary school before it's too late!
28. The School is Alive!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #1)
Eerie Elementary is one scary school!
In this first book in the series, Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is ALIVE! Sam finds this out on his first day as the school hall monitor. Sam must defend himself and his fellow students against the evil school! Is Sam up to the challenge? He'll find out soon enough: the class play is just around the corner. Sam teams up with friends Lucy and Antonio to stop this scary school before it's too late!
29. Saving the Sun Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #2)
DRAGON MASTERS has it all–dragons, Dragon Stones, a wizard, and even some magic!
In the second book in this fully-illustrated series, Drake and the other three Dragon Masters (Ana, Rori, and Bo) continue their training. But Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure. What made Kepri sick? Will the Dragon Masters be able to save her? And what dangers will they face along the way?
30. 5-Minute Avengers Stories (5-Minute Stories)
by: Marvel Press Book Group
Earth's Mightiest Heroes are quite busy saving the day from battling crooks and robbers to evil alien invaders and super villains! Each of these twelve stories is the perfect length for reading aloud in about five minutes, making great quick reads. This treasury stars old favorites (such as Captain America and Iron Man) as well as new Avengers (Falcon and Vision). With a padded cover, and action-packed full-page and spot illustrations, Super Heroes's adventures are the way to go before bedtime, on the go, or any time of day!
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I wrote this a few years, but after speaking with some entrepreneurs today, I think this message needs to reposted. Whether you are being moved to follow another path or just need to re-evaluate where you are headed, this message is for you. So, here we go.
The last four years as an entrepreneur have been very trying for me and my Faith. With bill collectors abound and pressure from home to get "a real job," I am ready to run for the hills, never to be seen again.
My problem is I let my worries get the best of me sometimes. I can't seem to only focus on the day's problems. I think about weeks of problems. But there's a verse that crept into my spirit the other day when I was yet again lamenting about my dilemmas: "Sufficient for the day is its own trouble" (Matthew 6:34).
So, guess what I did? I let the worries of tomorrow go and focused on that day, and guess what happened? God heard my prayer for help. He sent someone I hadn't heard from in over a year to help me with one particular problem.
You see, I am slowly beginning to truly realize that when God says "Yes," it's time to let the "it" – the drama – go. I can't take care of everything, but God can…when He's ready. And we mortals must be patient…something we hate to do. Why? Because patience requires that we put the issue into someone else's hands. It requires that we relinquish control, and for a Capricorn like me, that's like death.
All of my life, I have battled with low self-esteem. I was teased growing up for just about everything: nappy hair, knocked-knees, bottle cap glasses, and speaking proper English (go figure). I won't even get into the fights I had over what I wore. I thought skirts down to my knees and big, baggy shirts were kind of cool, not to mention extremely comfortable. Something in me has fought all of these years to be okay with being who I was and for following that inner voice in me that said "go this way." I've made my own path in life at a high price.
A gentleman I met recently sent me this scripture: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all things acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). I guess he could tell that my Faith and my patience were wearing thin because I am still not where I think I should be in my life, career, business…whatever else plagues my mind.
But here's the thing. This is the way it is supposed to be. I am at exactly the point in my life, at this time, where I am supposed to be and so are you. God says "Yes" when he is ready for you…when Time is ready for you. And when he does finally say "Yes," we have to let "it" go…whatever the "it" may be.
This week, let it all go. Work on the day's trouble…things that you can control…and keep in prayer about it. Be patient. God will hear you, and even answer you.
I'm really glad you sent me a link to your blog. I've been feeling a little down lately and your blog posts (all of them) have really been what I needed to get out of this funk. Especially this particular post. It seems as if it were written with me in mind.
I am a born worrier. I worry about everything. And it gets me way down. I really need to slow down and live in the moment. Not be completely reckless but just deal with today's issues before tomorrow's arrives.
I've saved your blog to my Favorites list. I look forward to reading more of your post!
BTW, I have a blog too. It's a little dramatic (hey, what can I say? I'm dramatic…can't help it) but I think it's entertaining yet true to who I am. http://www.marqmur.blogspot.com is the link. Check it out!


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In investment banking, an underwriting contract is a contract between an underwriter and an issuer of securities.

The following types of underwriting contracts are the most common:

 In the firm commitment contract, the underwriter guarantees the sale of the issued stock at the agreed-upon price. For the issuer, it is the safest but the most expensive type of the contracts, since the underwriter takes the risk of sale.
 In the best efforts contract, the underwriter agrees to sell as many shares as possible at the agreed-upon price.
 Under the all-or-none contract, the underwriter agrees either to sell the entire offering or to cancel the deal.

Stand-by underwriting, also known as strict underwriting or old-fashioned underwriting is a form of stock insurance: the issuer contracts the underwriter for the latter to purchase the shares the issuer failed to sell under stockholders' subscription and applications.

References

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Retired docs, nursing, med students: California wants you
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California is recruiting thousands of retired healthcare workers along with medical and nursing students to help staff emergency hospitals at sites that could include the Los Angeles Coliseum and other sports arenas to handle the anticipated flood of coronavirus patients, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Newsom signed an executive order to temporarily expand the healthcare workforce to staff the facilities that will supply the 50,000 hospital beds he estimated could be needed when the surge peaks. State models now estimate the peak occurring in mid-May.
The state will waive certain professional licensing and certification requirements to get workers in the field faster.
"If you're a nursing school student, a medical school student, we need you," Newsom said. "If you've just retired in the last few years, we need you."
The coronavirus is spread by coughs and sneezes. California has more than 7,100 confirmed cases and at least 146 deaths, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. In the last four days, hospitalizations have doubled and patients in intensive care tripled to 600, Newsom said.
The state is ramping up testing and health officials say that will bring a big increase in cases. Newsom said shortage of swabs is a "principal limiting factor" in getting even more tests done.
"The number of pending tests out there is extraordinarily frustrating because of the delay in getting that information back into the system, into the patient's inbox,"he said. "Tens of thousands of tests have been conducted, but we do not have the results yet."
The state's largest county, Los Angeles, counted more than 300 new cases and seven deaths in the last day. It will be important this week to see if cases double or triple over short periods to better predict the peak of infections, county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said. County officials are predicting a peak at the end of April.
"The truth of the matter is, none of us really know," Ferrer said of the timeline . "We're all making a best guess."
With social distancing measures giving the state time to increase hospital capacity and obtain scarce and much-needed supplies such as ventilators and masks and rubber gloves for healthcare workers, the state was trying to add the personnel necessary to cope with an expected crush of cases.
"We've done nothing more than buying a little time, but we're not spiking the football," Newsom said later in a Facebook chat with founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan.
Facebook pledged $25 million to help provide child care, transportation and lodging to the retirees and students who answer the governor's call. They will be paid by the state and provided with malpractice insurance.
The estimated 37,000 who are eligible were asked to register at the California Health Corps website.
Amber Rodriguez, a nursing student at West Coast University registered for the new program shortly after watching Newsom's announcement.
Rodriguez is supposed to graduate in August and has seen her classes cut short, including a hands-on critical care term. She's hoping to get that experience during the crisis when she knows so many medical workers are putting in long hours.
"This may not be the only time that a pandemic happens during our nursing career," she said.
How the state clears the way for students and others to help out — and where they might be assigned — was not clear. Nursing schools have complained that hospitals halted clinical rotations during the virus outbreak and that has prevented students from getting the clinical experience they need to graduate.
"This urgency is why we are left disappointed that there is still no clear pathway forward for the thousands of nursing students who can no longer move forward with their education," said Robyn Nelson, nursing school dean West Coast University.
Veronica Harms, spokeswoman for the Department of Consumer Affairs, said they were working on getting waivers in place to increase the healthcare workforce.
To help prepare for a wave of patients, National Guard troops set up beds in the sprawling Los Angeles Convention Center, converting it from a site that normally hosts meetings, trade shows and exhibitions into a field hospital.
There also were discussions about putting beds at the LA Coliseum, home to the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics, as well as the Oakland Coliseum and Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Newsom said.
The 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship Mercy received its first patients Sunday after docking at the Port of Los Angeles, where it is intended to ease pressure on hospitals by taking in people with non-COVID-19 ailments.
Newsom's announcement came as San Francisco and five surrounding counties extended stay-at-home orders until May 1. On Sunday, President Donald Trump, bracing for a national death toll that could exceed 100,000, bowed to recommendations from public health experts and extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April.
Over the weekend, more people appeared to heed the message to stay home after beaches and many parks were closed by state and local officials following a swarm of visitors during the first weekend of California's stay-at-home order.
Still, people continued to crowd some of the open parks. On Sunday, the state expanded closures amid concerns people were not keeping a proper distance from one another. Parking lots at all state parks were closed, and the most popular places were closed to all activities.
A surfer in Manhattan Beach south of Los Angeles was issued a citation that could carry at $1,000 fine for violating orders to stay off the beach. That was an anomaly, however. Most police issued only verbal warnings.
San Francisco's subway and light rail system closed Monday, with service replaced by buses. Rail ridership had dropped by more than 90%.

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Some traffic restrictions remain in effect after UEFA Super Cup match ({{commentsTotal}})
Lilleküla Stadium, or A. le Coq Arena, in Tallinn. Source: Eero Vabamägi/Postimees/Scanpix
The 2018 UEFA Super Cup match to be played at Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn next Wednesday will bring traffic restrictions to the city already starting at the beginning of the week.
Parking in Tallinn's Asula, Marta, Kauba, Magdaleena, and Tehnika St as well as Asula põik will be partially restricted starting Monday, so drivers are advised to park their vehicles elsewhere. Temporary traffic signs will be put up in all affected locations, and traffic regulators will be at work, the Estonian Football Association said.
In some areas of the city, the restrictions will be in effect from Monday to Friday, the Baltic News Service said on Friday.
The arrival of the teams as well as guests will significantly affect traffic to and from the airport between Monday and Thursday. Affected are streets towards the centre as well as Lilleküla (Järvevana and Pärnu St).
On the evening of July 15 there will be temporary traffic restrictions in various parts of the city in connection with the marches of fans to the stadium from Town Hall Square and the area of the Viru gates in the Old Town. A big festival area will be opened on Freedom Square for Aug. 14 and 15 (ERR News reported).
There will be no parking for spectators near the stadium at the time of the match. The organisers ask people coming in to watch the match to either walk to the stadium, or use public transport. A temporary taxi stand will be opened on Kauba St near the intersection with Asula St.
The 2018 UEFA Super Cup will be played on 15 August at Tallinn's Lilleküla Stadium. It is the first UEFA final in Estonia in the republic's centennial year. The match, to start at 22.00 EEST, will see the current UEFA Champions League champion, Real Madrid pitted against the UEFA Europa League winner, Atlético Madrid.
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Q: Could not load... (error) in Problem set 5 of CS50 when check50 I'm at the problem set 5 of the CS50 course : speller. To solve this problem, we need basically to load a dictionary (already given by the staff members)into a hash table that we need to create. Then, we have to check if there are errors in a text (also given) by using the hash table. (Errors -> words that aren't in the hash table). Finally, the program is supposed to free all the memory allocated to load the dictionary and show the "misspelled words (errors) on screen". After that, to check if there are errors in our program, the instructors included their answer to the problem (not their program, but the misspelled words that their program found in the text).
Personally, I wrote a program that gives the same answer as the one that the staff members' does. But when I try to check it using check50 (instructors created it to check automatically whether our program is well written or not), I get those :

Expected Output:
MISSPELLED WORDS
WORDS MISSPELLED:     0
WORDS IN DICTIONARY:  1
WORDS IN TEXT:        1

Actual Output:
Could not load min_length/dict.

Expected Output:
MISSPELLED WORDS
WORDS MISSPELLED:     0
WORDS IN DICTIONARY:  1
WORDS IN TEXT:        1

Actual Output:
Could not load max_length/dict.

Expected Output:
MISSPELLED WORDS
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WORDS MISSPELLED:     1
WORDS IN DICTIONARY:  1
WORDS IN TEXT:        1

Actual Output:
Could not load apostrophe/without/dict.

Expected Output:
MISSPELLED WORDS
WORDS MISSPELLED:     0
WORDS IN DICTIONARY:  1
WORDS IN TEXT:        8

Actual Output:
Could not load case/dict.

Oh yeah ! I forgot to tell you that the instructors already wrote the majority of the program : we only need to implement the following functions :
// Implements a dictionary's functionality

#include <ctype.h>
#include <stdbool.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <strings.h>

#include "dictionary.h"

// Represents a node in a hash table
typedef struct node
{
    char word[LENGTH + 1];
    struct node *next;
}
node;

// TODO: Choose number of buckets in hash table
const unsigned int N = LENGTH * 'Z';

// Hash table
node *table[N];

// Returns true if word is in dictionary, else false
bool check(const char *word)
{
    // TODO
    //Get the hashcode for the word
    int hashcode = hash(word);
    //Create a pointer which is going through the linked-list
    node *trav = NULL;
    //pointing to the first element of the linked-list
    trav = table[hashcode];
    //Go through the linked-list
    while(trav != NULL)
    {
        //if found the corresponding word in the hashtable
        if(strcasecmp(trav -> word, word) == 0)
        {
            return true;
        }
        else
        {
            //pointing to the next node
            trav = trav -> next;
        }
    }
    return false;
}

// Hashes word to a number
unsigned int hash(const char *word)
{
    // TODO: Improve this hash function
    //creating an integer to store a value
    //insert here
    int value = 0;
    //adding the value of all the characters in the word
    int n = 0;
    while (word[n] != '\0')
    {
        value = value + toupper(word[n]) - 'A';
        n++;
    }
    if (value < 0)
    {
        value = (value) * -1;
    }
    return value;
}

// Loads dictionary into memory, returning true if successful, else false
bool load(const char *dictionary)
{
    // TODO
    //Creating a string storing a word
    char word[LENGTH + 1];
    int check = 0;
    //Open dictionary file
    FILE *ptrDico = fopen(dictionary, "r");
     if (ptrDico == NULL)
     {
        printf("The pointer to the dictionary result in NULL.\n");
        return 1;
     }
    //Read strings from file one at a time
    while(fscanf(ptrDico, "%s", word) != EOF)
    {
        //Create a new node for each word
        node* newWord = NULL;
        newWord = malloc(sizeof(node));
        //Put the word into the node
        if (newWord == NULL)
        {
            free(newWord);
            return 1;
        }
        strcpy(newWord -> word, word);
        //Hash word to obtain a hash value
        int hashcode = hash(word);
        //Insert node into hash table at that location
        newWord -> next = table[hashcode];
        table[hashcode] = newWord;
        check++;
    }
    //check if loaded successfully
    if (check > 1)
    {
        fclose(ptrDico);
       return true;
    }
    fclose(ptrDico);
    return false;
}

// Returns number of words in dictionary if loaded, else 0 if not yet loaded
unsigned int size(void)
{
    // TODO
    unsigned int count = 0;
    //Creating a pointer that is going to go through the linked-list
    node *trav = NULL;
    //Going through the array of linked-list
    for (int list = 0; list < N; list++)
    {
        //Going through the linked-lists
        trav = table[list];
        while(trav != NULL)
        {
            trav = trav -> next;
            count++;
        }
    }
    return count;
}

// Unloads dictionary from memory, returning true if successful, else false
bool unload(void)
{
    // TODO
    //Creating a tmp pointer and a free pointer
    node *tmp = NULL;
    node *freeNode = NULL;
    //Going through the linked-lists to free them one at a time
    for (int list = 0; list < N; list++)
    {
        //Pointing the free pointer to the first element of the linked-list
        tmp = table[list];
        freeNode = table[list];
        while(tmp != NULL)
        {
            tmp = tmp -> next;
            free(freeNode);
            freeNode = tmp;
        }
    }
    return true;
}

I really don't understand what's going on here (I'm a real beginner as you would have guessed), so even the tiniest contribution would be greatly appreciated.

A: Read the check50 results carefully and critically. How many words are in the dictionary of the failed tests? Is that number greater than 1 (as in if (check > 1))?

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Q: Existence of fiducials marks in a digital camera file Existence of fiducials marks in a digital camera file
I have created a generic digital camera file using Erdas 2015 with the following data in it:
LPS Camera File Version: 2.0
Camera Name: "generic digital camera"
Camera Description: "generic digital camera"
Focal Length [mm]: 35
Principal Point:
    x0 [mm]: 0
    y0 [mm]: 0
Fiducial Coordinates:
    Number of Fiducials: 4
      ID       X[mm]         Y[mm]
       1           30            0
       2          -30            0
       3            0           30
       4            0          -30
Radial Distortion Observations:
    Type: "Radial Distance"
    Number of Observations: 2
      ID   Distance[mm] Distortion[microns]
       1            0                1
       2            1                2
Radial Lens Distortion Coefficients:
    k0: 0
    k1: 0
    k2: 0
Extended Parameters:
    Type: "NONE"

All  included data makes sense except the existence of the fiducials marks , As I now the fiducials are existed for farm cameras not for digital ones. And when I click on the fiducials tap in the edrads it says that no fiducials are required, but when is save the file I found the following Fiducial Coordinates
Fiducial Coordinates:
Number of Fiducials: 4
ID       X[mm]         Y[mm]
1           30            0
2          -30            0
3            0           30
4            0          -30

Any Explanations for their existence please.
Edit:
"Digital sensors are fixed, so you don't need any mark on the image to define the coordinate system" Yes all references says the same thing that the Fiducials are not needed in case of digital cameras, But the issue here is Why the Erdas includes the above fiducials in case we saved a generic camera file and sometimes I receive camera files with the same fiducials (they doesn't change even if the camera and focal length was changed. I couldn't assume that these are the coordinates of the image corners simply because they doesn't change even if the image size (based on the Sensor size :6.8 μ, 5.20 μ, …) was changed
This is weird and I could not figure out the purpose of include them in the digital camera file.

A: fiducial mark are used to define the coordinate system of the photograph. With film photograph, the paper moves under the objective and can get further distorted during storage and development, so you need to localise the image on each frame. On the other hand, digital sensors are fixed, so you don't need any mark on the image to define the coordinate system: you can use the corners to define the coordinate system. Once you have a coordinate system, you can locate any point on the focal plane.
In other words, you do not need to find the "fiducial marks" on the digital camera images, but you still need to define a coordinate system by providing information about the sensor size. Hence the use of "pseudo" fiducials which are at the middle of each side (the XY axis goes through the center of the image).
If you know the pixel size, you can check that the coordinates make sense if this condition is fullfilled: number of row * size of pixels = height of sensor and number of columns * size of pixels = width of sensor. If you provide the pixel size and the offset of the principal point to the software, it can read the numbers of rows/columns from the image and compute the position of the axis intersection without the need for you to provide any other input.
Note that the fiducial values do not change if you change the focal length of a camero, because it is the same sensor.
To sum up, in the case of digital camera, you define the coordinate system using the four key point coordinates on the digital image (you only need 3 points, but the fourth point allows you to detect errors). If you work with "professional" sensors, the images are usually already calibrated so that principal point is (0,0) (the center of the optics = the center of the digital image) and distortion are removed.


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I have been practicing new techniques to create exterior hulls for starships and similar objects.
This was traditionally an area where I failed to get good results, especially with complex geometry. I think I have made some progress though.
The addition of "Greeble" textures to add additional detail, particularly to the normal map, was a new technique that I had never really used before.
The below model was extremely simple, I still need to see if these techniques work on more complex models.


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Understanding (And Countering) The Cost of Downtime
When technology crashes, it brings businesses down with it. Treating systemic errors with priority or preventing them from happening are great methods to minimize your business' losses to downtime. While you can start investing in network and server monitoring, it's also important to understand how we became so reliant on this technology and the cost of downtime.
Why Do Outages Happen?
On average, majority of businesses need more than one hour to revive a crashed application. It usually costs over $10,000 for each hour of downtime. More specifically, power outages in the nationwide electric grid cost Americans $150 billion annually. This fizzles down to approximately $500 per citizen.
Complementing the digital era, the world relies on information technology. Countless resources we rely on daily are completely fueled by technology. This includes autopilot features in aircraft and newer automobiles like Tesla, global positioning systems for basic navigation, electricity grids, financial markets, and businesses.
In 2019, a car collision led Google Maps to reroute cars heading to the Denver Airport. This backfired as it led nearly 100 drivers through a muddy field, ultimately creating a second traffic jam.
Technology has even normalized its presence in our most personal spaces: the home. Common residential technology includes security systems such as alarms, entertainment resources like radios, televisions, and video game consoles, smart home gadgets, mobile tablets and devices, and even typical appliances like dishwashers, stoves, and laundry machines. 70% of loT devices are B2B related — contributing a major effect on businesses. This puts companies at risk of compromise for their websites and emails, intranet and servers, and operational infrastructure.
More specifically, we rely on technology because computers are designed to perform repetitive, routine tasks humans are quickly bored by. However, our technology is swiftly adopting. Recent advancements have given computers human-like ability to detect patterns, recognize the language, and even spark creativity.
Our Tech Is Starting To Outsmart Us
Actually, computers have been beating us at our own games for decades. In 1962, checkers master Robert Nealey lost a match against a computer. Deep Blue, IBM's computed chess game capable of calculating 200 million possibilities per second, won a match against world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997. IBM's Watson computer defeated 74-time Jeopardy! Winner Ken Jenning in 2011. His remarks: "I, for one, welcome our new computer overlords."
Additionally, AlphaGo, a computer application that plays popular board game "Go," reigned over 3x European Go Champion Mr. Fan Hui in 2015. Libratus is a computer application that uses artificial intelligence to play poker — specifically heads up no-limit Texas hold 'em — beat four of the world's best poker players in 2017. Alibaba even outperforms humans on a literacy test in 2018.
Although computers have an impressive track record, how exactly does a CPU measure up to the human brain?
While the human mind processes over 1,000 units of data per second, a CPU processes 10 billion units. Moreover, the human brain is capable of storing 3.5 quadrillion bytes of information. The fastest supercomputer, the K computer, Fujitsu, can hold 30 quadrillion bytes while the Internet stores 1 quintillion bytes, an iPad 2 storing 6.4 billion bytes.
In the words of Avivah Litan, Vice President and Analyst at Gartner Research, "The problem is [that] humans can't keep up with all the technology they have created. It's becoming unmanageable by the human brain. Our best hope may be that computers will eventually become smart enough to maintain themselves."
As the human brain develops, we face challenges with recalling information, multi-tasking, and focusing attention as parts of the brain shrink. It ultimately affects learning and complex thoughts. Neural activity and blood flow also decrease with age while inflammation increases.
Preventing Outages Requires A Different Strategy
On the other hand, an aging CPU faces hard drive failure, low-memory problems, and slower systems. New software updates demand more resources which older devices do not have access to. Apple has even been exposed for slowing down older phones to prevent overtaxing the battery.
At the rate of our technology use, securing your technology with system monitoring is more important than ever. There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds, but only 1 in 4 global organizations feel prepared to handle these attacks. As a result, 95% of cyber security breaches are the result of human error.
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The solution is for small businesses to utilize a monitoring system that is accessible and affordable. Maintain your mechanical health and minimize your cost of downtime by running monitoring software and cyber security solutions.
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For the US Twitter/Vine Map I've been playing with, I wanted to allow the user to reply to, retweet, or favorite the tweet containing a particular Vine video. Based on a read of twitter's web intents, this looks really really simple. But it wasn't working for me. The fix was to make sure and use the tweet's id_str (string) property and NOT the numerical id property that you get back from the search api call. There must be an encoding issue going on somewhere.
So, if you are constructing the strings for the urls dynamically, make sure and use the string representation of the tweet's id.
You can see it in action by watching the Vine map visualization, and clicking on one of the Reply/Retweet/Favorite links that are to the right of the Vine video. You will be prompted to log into twitter if you're not already, and you get a final chance to confirm the action.
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L.L. Bean rides with Uber to help fans squeeze 's'more out of summer'
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Retailer L.L. Bean is partnering with ride-hailing company Uber on a series of summer-themed events to help people make the most of the season. The "S'More Out of Summer" campaign was inspired by a survey that found four out of five Americans think summer passes too quickly and more than half don't have time to enjoy it, according to a company announcement.
L.L. Bean is offering free Uber rides, valued up to $15, to campsite pop-ups in several major cities including New York and Boston. The free events will include summer activities such as roasting s'mores, yard games, an audio experience from the National Park Foundation and an Alexa skill that's activated by the command "S'more Summer Tips" for suggestions on outdoor activities. The S'More Tour will include additional stops featuring L.L. Bean's Bootmobile, which resembles its iconic duck boot.
The campaign's social media contest gives people a chance to win an "ultimate backyard campout." To enter, fans must share a photo of how they enjoy summer on Instagram, Twitter or L.L. Bean's Facebook page with the hashtags #SmoreOutofSummer and #LLBeanContest19.
L.L. Bean's summer-themed campaign is a multichannel effort that combines experiential activations, social media and voice interactions on Alexa-powered devices. By offering free Uber rides to its pop-up events, L.L. Bean can reinforce the brand's image as an outfitter for folks who enjoy outdoors activities such as camping or playing backyard games. The campaign also reaches beyond the company's flagship store in Freeport, Maine, that hosts live events every summer. Mastercard this year is sponsoring L.L. Bean's "Summer in the Park" celebration that includes live concerts, open-air movies, food trucks and festivals that urge tourists to visit the store and shop for outdoor gear.
The collaboration with Uber is another indication of how the ride-hailing giant seeks to expand its customer base by partnering with businesses that want more foot traffic. Uber in April launched a program that lets retailers, restaurants and event organizers offer free rides to customers through Uber Vouchers. Dining chain TGI Fridays, concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment and mall operator Westfield this month became initial partners in the program.
L.L. Bean is among the brands that have run social media contests to urge people to participate in campaigns and directly engage with the brand online. Contests can give marketers widespread reach for a comparably small investment as people organically spread the word among friends, family and followers. Busch, JetBlue, Saucony and T.J. Maxx this year also have run contests on social platforms such as Twitter and Instagram.
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Meg Whitman at eBay Inc (A)
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This is an essay on Meg Whitman at eBay Inc (A). The essay comprises of my opinions and reaction to some questions in the case study. In particular the essay discusses whether Whitman should go through with the deal of acquiring Kruse, how to integrate Kruse into eBay, whether Kruse should remain in Indianapolis and retain complete control over its day to day operations and its 80-person staff, should they add David Kruse to eBay's senior management team if he joins. The answers will be in relation to a leadership decision.
eBay started off as a typically small company selling only one product-access to e-commerce. However it has grown in the number of its users and partners, share price, revenues, goodwill and efficiency. The growth of the company has been marred by cultural challenges as observed by Omidyar: its hardness to keep to its policies, system failures may come about due to the increased number of users, the challenge of hiring quality employees, how to communicate the community values to the high number of new users. The errant emails from users condemning the previous acquisition of butterfield cannot be ignored. Consequently the company is strained both internally and externally due to the rapid growth.
The eminent acquisition of Kruse was timely and relevant according to capital markets as it will bring a broader selection of goods and sellers which is the ultimate network effect. But the Kruse deal poses more challenges than just enjoying good business. It involves leadership decision which should consider the goodwill of the company, satisfaction of users, technical knowhow required and the capacity of the company. And so, in my opinion I would suggest that Whitman-president of eBay should not go ahead with the deal for the time being. This is because although the company is enjoying some good dominance in the market, it should consider the opinions of its clients. As a leader Whitman should largely consider the interests of the users. The number of emails she has received recently signifies the dissatisfaction of the users by the previous acquisition which may probably swell in the acquisition of Kruse. This may generate the urge to move to other competitors hence losing customers.
The challenge of communicating community values increases with the increase of new users. Hence, by acquiring Kruse the users will increase and hence the company policies will be hard to achieve. As the president Whitman should ensure that company policies are adhered to. Despite the increased number of users, the technology and systems of the company have not been increased or improved and hence further increase of users will possibly crush the systems or bring persistent delays as recorded in the company's prospectus. This will diminish the goodwill of the company and hence losses in share price. The incorporation of David Kruse to the senior management of the company may bring divergent effects now that there are so many senior management members already and David was the chairman of Kruse- it would be difficult to manage him.
Similarly as the growth intensifies so does the technical staff required. Considering that eBay is already under staffed, the acquisition of Kruse will bring on board internal strain. Even if eBay retains control of the 80-personnel at Indianapolis and trains them, it will take time before they acquire the required knowhow to service the company. eBay is not involved in auctioning, but the acquisition of Kruse will make it venture into auctioning hence a conflict of interest and a breach of its policies-Whitman should make sure that company's policies are upheld. Hence in leading this complex company, Whitman will have to sit with the senior management team and consider the long term effects of her decision.
I would thereby suggest that eBay should first of all improve its technical, personnel and systems before acquiring Kruse so as to cope with the rapid growth and competition in the market. That way, it will maintain its successful progress financially and in the user community.
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Radio Anchor Says Franken Groped, Kissed Her Without Consent
Sen. Al Franken apologized and faced a likely Senate ethics investigation after a Los Angeles radio anchor accused him of forcibly kissing her in 2006.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized Thursday and faced a likely Senate ethics investigation after a Los Angeles radio anchor accused him of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour. Fellow Democrats as well as Republican colleagues called for an investigation.
Leeann Tweeden also accused Franken of posing for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept, while both were performing for military personnel two years before the one-time comedian was elected to the Senate.
Tweeden posted the allegations, including the photo, on the website of KABC, where she works as a news anchor for a morning radio show.
Tweeden said Thursday that Franken was persistent, and "every time I see him now, my hands clench into fists."
Still, she said she has no reason not to accept his apology, and is not calling for an ethics investigation or for Franken to resign. She told a news conference in Los Angeles that she came forward hoping to inspire others to tell their stories.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called the allegations "troubling" and said he hopes and expects that the Senate Ethics Committee will investigate.
"Sexual harassment is never acceptable and must not be tolerated," Schumer said.
Franken's fellow Minnesota Democrat, Amy Klobuchar, said, "This should not have happened to Leeann Tweeden. I strongly condemn this behavior, and the Senate Ethics Committee must open an investigation."
Franken initially released a brief statement in which he apologized but questioned Tweeden's recollection of his behavior during their rehearsal for a skit. In a longer statement Thursday afternoon, he again apologized while maintaining that he remembered the rehearsal differently.
"While I don't remember the rehearsal for the skit as Leeann does, I understand why we need to listen to and believe women's experiences," he said. "Coming from the world of comedy, I've told and written a lot of jokes that I once thought were funny but later came to realize were just plain offensive."
Of the photo, Franken said: "I look at it now, and I feel disgusted with myself. It isn't funny. It's completely inappropriate. It's obvious how Leeann would feel violated by that picture."
Senate Democrats reacted swiftly and with one voice to the allegation that came as Republicans are grappling with allegations of molestation against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in Alabama.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said Moore should step aside, quickly said the Senate should look into Franken.
"With all credible allegations of sexual harassment or assault, I believe the Ethics Committee should review the matter," McConnell said.
Franken said he welcomed the investigation.
Some of the more forceful statements came from the Senate's Democratic women.
Claire McCaskill of Missouri said she was "shocked and concerned" at the allegations. "The behavior described is completely unacceptable. Comedy is no excuse for inappropriate conduct, and I believe there should be an ethics investigation," McCaskill said.
Patty Murray of Washington state said she was glad Franken had apologized but "that doesn't reverse what he's done or end the matter."
Tweeden told The Associated Press that Franken wrote a skit for the pair that was filled with "sexual innuendo," and that he had brought a woman's thong as a prop that he waved around during their performance. Part of the skit included a kiss, she said, and he insisted they practice during a rehearsal despite her protests.
"We did the line leading up to the kiss and then he came at me, put his hand on the back of my head, mashed his lips against mine and aggressively stuck his tongue in my mouth," she wrote.
The photo that she included was taken on the trip home from Afghanistan. Franken is shown grinning and staring at the camera while reaching out as if to grope Tweeden's breasts as she sleeps. Tweeden said she didn't discover the photo until she returned home.
Speaking on her radio show Thursday morning, Tweeden said she didn't come forward with the allegations sooner because she feared her career, including a stint as a swimsuit model, would lead others to discount her story.
"I felt belittled. I was ashamed. I've had to live with this for 11 years," she said on-air. "Somehow it was going to be my fault. It was not going to be worth the fight."
Franken is a longtime comedian and "Saturday Night Live" writer who won a Minnesota seat in the Senate after a lengthy recount in 2009.
He drew criticism during his first Senate campaign for joking about rape while discussing a sketch idea during his days at NBC-TV. Franken said then that he regretted some of the things he had written, and said he respected women "in both my personal and professional life."
Franken is the latest person swept up in sexual harassment allegations that have mushroomed since Hollywood figure Harvey Weinstein was hit with multiple allegations.
Tweeden said the surge of people coming forward with their own experiences of sexual harassment or assault encouraged her to go public with her account.
Potter reported from Minneapolis.
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On this Maundy Thursday we join together for a meal to remember what Jesus with his friends on the night before he died. The meal is a bring and share meal with simple readings at prayers in the Mission Hall. After the meal we go over to Church to strip the altar in a symbolic act to prepare for Good Friday and Holy Saturday.


It is widely acknowledged that the better trained your dog is, the higher quality of a relationship the two of you will enjoy. If your dog knows how to socialize and behave properly, spending time with him will always be pleasant and enjoyable. Use these great tips to work with your pet and build a healthier, happier environment for both of you!
TIP! Always remain consistent when crate training any young pups. When letting a puppy out of a crate, you need to let them relieve themselves immediately.
Train your dog to remain calm when you walk into the room. Your pet needs play time (and you might too), but your pet needs to be calm when you step into rooms most of the time. To help your dog learn this behavior, ignore him when you enter the room. after you have been in there a few minutes, acknowledge him.
Don't use things like shock collars. They are often scams and, in any case, are completely unnecessary to proper puppy training. These devices can stifle your dog's natural reactions and have negative effects on even good or acceptable behaviors. These techniques don't normally work.
TIP! A good tip is to make sure you are aware if other dogs are present when you are walking your dog. There are some dogs that are aggressive for reasons that have nothing to do with their owners.
As your dog progresses in training, you can provide more freedom. The balance between freedom and obedience will give your dog a satisfying life. However, don't allow your dog to have too much freedom because this could negatively impact your training.
TIP! A new puppy needs to be socialized to many different environments. It is important for your dog to understand how they should behave around humans and other pets.
When training your dogs, always use the same tone of voice and volume level when you give a command. The tone should be firm, so your dog understands that you are issuing a command, not a suggestion. It will also help him distinguish between a disciplinary tone, which is sharper, and a commanding tone.
TIP! Does your dog like to pull on his leash during a walk? It is easy to appease this issue if it is becoming a problem. A good harness can stop the problem dead in its tracks.
Always have a treat for rewarding your dog. They have to know that doing the right thing brings a happy ending. Rewarding good behavior and not bad behavior will help your dog to learn the difference between the two.
TIP! If agility is an important quality in your next pet, you should learn which breeds are most naturally suited to it. Some breeds are just naturally more agile than others.
Approach any unfamiliar dog with care. Walk slowly toward him and allow the dog to sniff your hand before trying to pet the dog. This lets the dog get accustomed to your smell and he will be more trusting towards you. Once a dog is used to your scent, it will trust you and obey your orders.
TIP! Pay attention to your surroundings when your dog starts barking. Being aware of these triggers could make you address your pet's behavior constructively.
The tone of your voice is important during training. Use a clearly defined tone for different commands, encouragement or directives. This makes it easier for the dog to link your expectations with different behaviors. Be firm and sharp with commands. Use a louder tone for corrections, and your natural voice for praise.
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Sheila Gish (23 April 1942 – 9 March 2005) was an English stage and screen actress. For her role in the 1995 London revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Company, she won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical.
Sheila Anne Syme Gash
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
9 March 2005(2005-03-09) (aged 62)
Roland Curram
(m. 1964; div. 1985)
Denis Lawson (m. 2004)
3, including Lou Gish
Her film appearances included a A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972), Quartet (1981), Highlander (1986) and Mansfield Park (1999) On television, she starred in the 1969 BBC series The First Churchills, the 1992 TV miniseries of Danielle Steel's Jewels and the short-lived ITV sitcom Brighton Belles (1993–94).
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Personal lifeEdit
She was born Sheila Anne Syme Gash in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and made her stage debut with a repertory company. She had two daughters: the actresses Kay (Katharine Ghislaine S. A.) Curram and Lou Gish by her first husband, the actor Roland Curram. While filming That Uncertain Feeling for BBC2 in 1985, she met actor Denis Lawson, who was to become her second husband.
Her first starring role in the West End was as Bella in Robert and Elizabeth. She continued to be best known for her stage work. In 1996, Gish played the role of Joanne in Stephen Sondheim's Company at the Donmar Warehouse directed by Sam Mendes. Gish received the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Role in a Musical for her performance.[1] In 1999 she played Mrs Venable in Tennessee Williams's Suddenly Last Summer, directed by Sean Mathias with Rachel Weisz at the Comedy Theatre, London. One of her last stage roles was as Arkadina in the Chichester Festival Theatre's production of The Seagull in 2003.[2]
Gish also appeared in many television dramas, from The First Churchills (in which she played Mary of Modena) to the successful adaptation of Love in a Cold Climate (2001) in which she played the eccentric and outrageous Lady Montdore. She also appeared in an episode of The Sweeney in 1975 as June Boyse, a villain's wife, and "A Harmless Vanity", a Tales of the Unexpected episode playing a suspicious housewife.
Gish occasionally appeared in films, her most notable performances being in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972), Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973), the Merchant-Ivory film Quartet (1981), Merisairas (1996), and as Mrs Norris in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park (1999). She is also known for her appearance as Rachel Ellenstein in the 1986 film Highlander and its 2000 sequel Highlander: Endgame.
DeathEdit
Gish's gravestone, Highgate Cemetery, London
In 2003 she lost her right eye to skin cancer.[2] She died of cancer in 2005 in Camden, London.[3]
Partial filmographyEdit
Darling (1965) – Cameo (uncredited)
The Reckoning (1970) – Mrs. Garner
Every Home Should Have One (1970) – Mother in TV Commercial (uncredited)
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972) – Pam
Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) – Gerda Christian
Quartet (1981) – Anna
Highlander (1986) – Rachel Ellenstein
Chambre à part (1989) – Mme Kyby
Merisairas (1996) – Martina Schaffer
Pie in the Sky (1997) – Julia Sutton
Mansfield Park (2000) – Mrs. Norris
Highlander: Endgame (2000) – Rachel Ellenstein
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Lebox Produktion AB was founded by the Swedish producer Josefine Tengblad in 2010. The ambition of Lebox is to produce projects with unique ideas with a strong vision.
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require 'echowrap/base'

module Echowrap
    class Seeds < Echowrap::Base
      attr_reader :artist_ids, :descriptions, :genres, :seed_catalogs, :session_catalogs,
                  :song_ids, :station_catalogs, :track_ids

    end
end


In September 2017, we had 250 recovery community members come out to support our Recovery Walk in Ghana, including Dr. Al Mooney and five other Americans. The walk was held in Ashaiman near the House of St. Francis. Recovery Africa considers this walk to to be the most successful walk to date because of the enthusiastic participation of our recovery community members, their family members and the residents of Ashaiman. The post walk events helped us carry forward our message that recovery is possible.
Jerry Gillen died unexpectedly in the summer of 2015 of an accidental drug overdose. He is remembered fondly by many. Please click here for a moving tribute by Patty McCarthy Metcalf, Executive Director of Faces & Voices of Recovery where Jerry served as Director of Operations.
My wife and I have managed a non-profit charity in Ghana called Books For Africa Library Project since 1997. In 2000 we began to distribute Alcoholics Anonymous and other AA literature to Ghanaians as we set up libraries. AA meetings struggled when I went to the States. Long-term recovery in Ghana seemed to require an in-depth exposure, a residential programme. Off and on over the past five years we have had a peer recovery programme for men in Kukurantumi. While we currently do not have a residential recovery house, we do make weekly visits to the Government Hospital in New Taft and St Joseph Hospital in Effiduase to give out information on Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon.
With the support of the World Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous in New York City, the AA Intergroup of Ghana has published 2000 copies of Alcoholics Anonymous, the "Big Book", in Twi. We also have Al-Anon literature available in Twi. The support of Recovery Africa will be important in illustrating to people that recovery in the rural areas of Ghana is connected to a nationwide and continent-wide recovery movement. By being associated with nationally and internationally known leaders, it helps us to show our local residents that they are not alone in their struggle with a powerful disease. Recovery Africa brings the experience, strength and hope of millions into our small town. When we have visitors from Accra or from overseas, the residents begin to understand that sobriety is meant for everyone on every continent.


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No more encores: CB 10 hoping to prevent controversial karaoke club from getting liquor license
By Meaghan McGoldrick	• February 11, 2019 @ 2:40 pm
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There was a murder in spring, 2018 at the controversial karaoke club -- which originally opened up as Crown KTV -- whose owners are trying to get a liquor license.
A local panel is hoping to put a stop to the resurrection of a controversial karaoke club near the border of Dyker Heights and Sunset Park where someone died last April.
Members of Community Board 10 voted unanimously on Mon., Jan. 28 to recommend that the State Liquor Authority (SLA) deny the club at 848 64th St., the site of the former crime-ridden Crown KTV, a full liquor license.
"This location has a long and quite adverse history," Lori Willis, the board's Police and Public Safety Committee chairperson told a packed crowd at the Fort Hamilton Senior Center, adding that, prior to the board's general meeting, the committee itself had voted unanimously to recommend that the SLA vote down the license requested by the most recent applicant at the site, Ming Hao.
The premises has been "plagued with adverse history," Willis stressed, since first converting from a warehouse to the infamous Crown KTV in 2009. In fact, just six months after opening, the karaoke club was regarded as one of the NYPD's community "hot spots" and owners were slapped with SLA violations for reneging on license stipulations, as well as one for the open use of cocaine.
In September, 2010, the SLA issued another violation for disorderly premises after a fight at the club left a bouncer with a broken leg. On Aug. 7, 2011, there were five stabbings in front of the establishment.
The SLA began proceedings to revoke Crown KTV's liquor license in September of that same year, as problems at the club continued to pile up, including 50 calls to 911 and eight arrests in March of 2013..
The board responded, in January, 2014, when Crown KTV sought to renew its liquor license, by adding a laundry list of stipulations to its approval.
Because the board's vote is only advisory, had it instead recommended that the SLA deny the license, it would have lost the opportunity to ask the SLA (which was likely to renew the license, whatever the board's vote) to put restrictions on the club.
But, said Willis, the stipulations appeared to do little to stem the tide of problems at the club.
"Thereafter, each month, new SLA violations were issued," Willis said. Crown KTV's license was finally revoked — after an additional eight SLA violations and five arrests — in June, 2014.
Six months later, Go One Sushi entered the picture, notifying CB 10 three times between January and April, 2015, of its intention to apply to the SLA for a liquor license, an application the SLA eventually denied
By then, the ownership of the establishment was "confusing, at best," Willis said — and it only got worse.
In May of 2016, an entity named Ming Hao Inc. was formed, listing the vexed venue's address as its premises. It also applied for a liquor license, after which an "owner" named Jun Lin appeared before the Police and Public Safety Committee to say that he intended to run the business as a restaurant.
But he said he wouldn't be removing the location's plentiful, private karaoke rooms.
"Based upon, among other things, the unchanged configuration — which does not lend itself to a restaurant use — the very limited menu presented, the proposed late hours of operation, and the limited kitchen hours, the operation appeared to be one of a bar/lounge, not a restaurant," Willis explained, stressing also the committee's concerns over Lin's complete "lack of experience" with licensed establishments, nevermind one with the rap sheet of Crown KTV.
Seven months later, on Apr. 1, 2018, a 41-year-old man named Wei Lin was fatally stabbed at the club, which, from the outside, appeared to be closed when officers arrived.
However, on the inside, 68th Precinct commanding officer Capt. Robert Conwell said, it appeared to be a fully-operational karaoke club, carrying on (and serving booze) without a liquor license. At that time, he told board members at an October, 2018 committee meeting, the establishment was operating under the name Go One Sushi.
At least 10 people were on premises at the time of Lin's death, Conwell said, but no one called 911 or reported the incident to the police. Instead, the victim was dropped off at Maimonides Medical Center at almost 5 a.m.
By the time the hospital alerted authorities, Conwell told committee members, the place had been bleached.
On Aug. 8, Department of State records say, Ming Hao Inc. was dissolved. But, the very next month, CB 10 received the 30-day notice for the liquor license now on the table.
Yi Mei Chen, who says she is the owner, although the applicant is Jun Lin (who is the listed owner for Ming Hao, and who Chen says is the manager), again claims that she will be running a restaurant only, despite the fact that on the 30-day notice, the selected method of operation was lounge and karaoke (a mistake, according to Chen's rep).
But, a questionnaire submitted to the committee left blank the method of operation, Willis said, and a floor plan submitted to the board, again, kept at least some of the private rooms intact — but no microphones.
In addition, she said, the applicant couldn't detach herself from the previous establishment (she said she owned the establishment at the time of the murder but was away at the time) — which, despite her claims of it having been non-operational since the murder, racked up 311 complaints for loud music in early 2018.
Following the committee's recommendation, the full board voted to deny the current application, as well as to pen a detailed letter to the SLA regarding the basis for the board's recommendation.
The letter, Community Board 10 District Manager Josephine Beckmann told this paper, has been sent. She has also done some outreach on her own to ensure that the agency keeps the board in mind for hearings on the application.
"Certainly, I have many concerns based on the premises' past history," Beckmann said, "so I think it's important the board detail those concerns to the SLA as it begins its review. Most notable, I think, is that a murder occurred here under this same applicant."
The district manager said she has a "summary" she likes to give the SLA for instances like this one.
"I like to say that we have well over 200 licensed establishments [in our district] and we really only have serious public safety concerns with a few of them," Beckmann said. "This location is one of those few — and it has been a top concern of the boards through the years."
Community Board 10's vote is advisory only.
Update: An SLA spokesperson told this paper that, as of Tuesday, Feb. 12, the agency had not yet received the application in question.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that the premises is located at 648 64th Street. It is located at 848 64th Street.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas (5/13/18) – The Arkansas State men's track and field team won its fourth Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championship Sunday while the women's team finished second, one point behind host Texas State.
The title for the men's squad marks the first time in program history that A-State has won the indoor and outdoor Sun Belt Conference titles in the same season. The Red Wolves earned the indoor title back in February and totaled 159 points to win by 28 points over Texas State (131). This is the eighth outdoor championship in program history and the 17th total championship for the men's program.
A-State claimed four men's individual titles on Sunday alone with seven additional podium finishes. The Red Wolves women's team won two individual gold medals Sunday while adding three silver medals and a bronze medal finish.
Senior Jaylen Bacon closed his career in Sun Belt Conference Championships action in dominating fashion as he earned gold in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. He posted a time of 9.99 seconds in the 100-meter dash for the second-straight night, the nation's fastest time this year, for the win. In the 200-meter dash, he set a personal-best as he crossed the line in 20.25 seconds, the second-fastest time in program history and seventh-fastest in the nation this year. The two gold medals gave Bacon nine SBC gold medals in his illustrious career as he sweeps the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at the outdoor championships for the third-consecutive season.
Bacon was joined on the podium in both the 100 and 200-meter dash by Elijah Ross. Ross placed third in both races for valuable points. He posted a time of 10.25 seconds in the 100-meter dash and the third-fastest time in program history in the 200-meter dash at 20.68 seconds. Both times will see Ross join Bacon at the NCAA West Region Preliminary.
The 1,500-meter run was pivotal for the A-State men as Heinrich Herbst and Seth Waters finished first and second, respectively, for 18 points. Herbst paced the field with a time of 3:54.60 while Waters was on his heels at 3:55.95. Herbst faced a quick turnaround and raced in the 800-meter run an hour later and placed third with a time of 1:49.84. Jacob Oury had a time of 1:52.78 in the 800-meter run to give the Red Wolves nine points in the event. Nick Hilson was fractions of a second away from the top finish in the 400-meter hurdles as he crossed the line second in 51.41 seconds, the second-fastest time in program history, just behind the winning time of 51.37 seconds.
A-State grossed an important 15 addition points in the high jump. David Phillips won with clearance of 2.09m (6-10.25) and Dylan Western was fourth at 2.04m (6-08.25). Itamar Levi finished second in discus throw mark of 53.81m (176-06) for eight points while the Red Wolves added 10 points from the triple jump with Jonah Wiley fourth (14.80m/48-06.75), Carter Shell fifth (14.51m/47-07.25) and Amari James eighth (13.91m/45-07.75). Michael Carr and Matthew Keown earned the Red Wolves 11 points in the pole vault with Carr placing second (5.17m/16-11.50) and Matthew Keown finishing sixth (5.07m/16-07.50).
Calea Carr earned high point scorer honors for the women's meet as she totaled 24 points over the three-day meet. Carr won the shot put competition on Sunday with a throw of 15.61m (51-02.75), the second ranked throw in program history. Carr placed second in the discus throw (51.22m/168-00) and third in the hammer throw (55.90m/183-05) to round out her exceptional weekend.
Caitland Smith gave A-State a sweep of the men's and women's 100-meter dash and was just shy of the sweep in the 200-meter dash. Smith clocked an 11.29 seconds time in the 100-meter dash, the second-fastest in program history for the win. In the 200-meter dash, Smith established the school record at 23.03 seconds to finish second. Briana Hardiman had the third-fastest 400-meter dash time in program history of 54.08 seconds to finish second in the 400-meter dash.
Darragh May, who placed third in the high jump Saturday, had another podium finish on Sunday placing second in the 100-meter hurdles. May raced to a time of 13.65 seconds to add eight points for the women's squad. Anaelle Charles was third in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:31.28 for six additional points and Charles and Rebecca Eldien finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 5,000-meter run to give A-State a four point lead heading into the final event.
A-State has multiple athletes projected to advance to the NCAA West Region Preliminary May 24-26 in Sacramento, Calif. Entries for the meet will be finalized later this week.
Decathlon | 2. Hayden Hampton – 6,935 pts.
Heptathlon | 3. Hannah Dunderdale – 5,189 pts., 7. Allie Hensley – 4,674 pts.