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Old WSM Environment & Animal Rights position paper - replaced 2007
Date: Tue, 2007-11-06 13:11
This is the text of the old 'Environment & Animal Rights' position paper. It was removed at the 2007 National Conference and is kept here for archiving purposes. You can read the current paper 'The Environment'
1. We value humanity over all other life on earth although we recognise that our planet is a complex and developing web of interdependent life forms. The survival of humanity depends on maintaining balance within this web, the variety of its' species and habitats. All human activity, especially industry, mining etc. must be conducted in a way conscious of this reality
2.Humanity to survive must make use of the world's material resources. Decisions should be made democratically after free discussion and bearing in mind the vital necessity of our dependence on nature and on the health of the planet. Production should be to satisfy need and not profit. Right now environmental conditions are seriously deteriorating. However the capitalist class far from suffering are actually reaping the benefits whilst shielded from the worst effects. This crisis highlights the fact that the vast majority have absolutely no control over how the earth is used and for whose benefit
3. The present environmental crisis is due to capitalist industrialisation, which puts profit first before the health of the environment and the needs of the people.
4. Our aim is to reorganise industry under workers self-management so that all industry is based on ideas of sustainability and measured in terms of the needs of humanity and the balance required with nature. Reduction of waste and needless production, reuse of resources and production of goods to last, recycling of waste to the greatest degree possible, these are all important objectives. We are for sustainable development to remove the burden of poverty and oppression suffered by people in the underdeveloped world. Whilst population growth is often cited as the cause of many environmental problems, the truth is that it is the capitalist system that is the greater culprit. The worlds resources properly employed can sustain the worlds population and more. A more equal society with greater personal freedom would result in a levelling off of population figures in any case.
5. Much of capitalist production is unnecessary due to built in obsolescence or advertising pressure and socially useless industries such as arms production etc. Directing some of that productive capacity to vital goods and services for the underdeveloped world would not involve increased production in overall terms. Sustainability is of key importance but this should not be incompatible with ensuring a comfortable life for all.
6. The major problem of capitalist industrial pollution and the destructive extraction of raw materials needs to be tackled on a class basis. It is not those who take the profits but the working class who suffer the consequences of polluted water, contaminated food etc. Only by the people directly effected taking democratic control of such industry can the problem be solved
7. Environmental crises and famines in the less developed countries are a result of capitalist exploitation and the harnessing of these countries industry and agriculture to meet the needs of international capitalism. The working class in the developed world have more in common with the workers and peasants of these countries than with our own ruling class. Poverty, in equality and exclusion are common features of the developed world. We are not rivals but should be united in our struggle against capitalist exploitation.
8. Direct action by workers and local communities against the activities of polluting factories is the best way to tackle pollution. Where factories cannot be made safe the jobs should be replaced locally with other sustainable industries making use of the skills of the workforce while preserving their pay levels and promotional opportunities.
9. Nuclear power is demonstrably unsafe. Profits and the needs of the arms industry are placed before safety and the risks are far too great to justify its use. Power production through renewable resources such as wind power, hydro electric schemes and solar energy are far more desirable. Energy saving initiatives and more imaginative building technologies could substantially reduce the growing demand for power.
10. The destruction of the rain forests is due to large capitalist concerns 'strip mining' the trees. We call for strike action against such companies to force them to re-forest and manage extraction. It is also due to the emigration of land hungry peasants and unemployed workers from the countries in these regions. This is a by-product of the grinding poverty produced in these countries by capitalism and imperialism. As such the problem will only be solved by revolution and development in those countries. We call for the building of unions among such workers and the carrying out of education programs by revolutionaries within these unions.
11. Practically in Ireland this involves calling on Irish unions to support the construction of these unions and aid in their financing. It involves organising solidarity campaigns with the struggles of these workers. We note that union recognition disputes are already a major part of the workers struggles in this region, e.g. Brazilian rubber tappers.
12. We oppose the testing of atomic, biological and chemical weapons in all circumstances and support blacking of goods and services as well as other direct action to halt such tests.
13. We call on the trade unions to fund their own environmental monitoring section answerable to the workers and community affected, and to publicise and organise action against industries which expose workers or the community at large to toxic substances, pollution etc.
14. Within unions we also demand industry uses re-cycled products where possible and finds alternatives for products or by-products which harm the environment. Industrial action should be used to force the bosses to comply.
15. Under capitalism most animal experimentation carried out is unnecessary, we oppose all experimentation for military and cosmetic purposes. Where animal experimentation is vital for medical research it should be reduced to the minimum necessary levels. We support the right of students and laboratory workers to refuse to experiment on or dissect animals. We support workers victimised for leaking details of experiments.
16 We oppose animal liberation campaigns which endanger workers lives through firebombing of stores or labs, and the harmful contamination of foodstuffs, etc.
17. There has been a rapid development of genetic engineering and biotechnology. Biotechnology like any other technology holds out the promise of an improved standard of living but also of potential dangers.
For example advances in fertility treatment maybe of tremendous advantage to childless couples. Genetic screening can give advance warning of diseases like cancer.
We do not know if genetically engineered food and medicines pose an inherent threat because there is no independent, publicly answerable research into these issues. Certainly using anit-biotic residence genes as markers for other genes or inserting toxin producing genes into plants to kill insects raises serious questions in relation to human health.
The fundamental issue is not technology but who controls it. That does not mean we uniformly embrace all technology. In general we favour environmentally friendly technology e.g. wind and solar energy as opposed to nuclear power.
Under capitalism we oppose the introduction of GM crops, which cross pollinate with the natural plant. Their introduction in an anarchist society would depend on conclusive research and a democratic debate about the necessity or value of such crops.
18. The present problems of Gridlock and pollution are the results of a bosses solution to a bosses problem; more roads and more cars. We favour more investment in rail and buses, restrictions on cars in urban areas and more cycle/ pedestrian favouring road system. Again we believe the issue is one of control, that workers have little control over the decisions that effect their lives.
Updated 1998, replaced 2007.


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The construction of the Silver Mine is proceeding within the set timetable and cost framework. Next phase of the project is now the roofing party of the production building. The party will take place today, and it brings together about 100 people currently participating in the project.
The Silver Mine Project is now in the construction phase and is steadily progressing towards production. At this point, we focus on putting up the buildings and equipment, and getting the production infrastructure ready. The equipment of the Blaiken concentrating plant has been dismantled. It will be transported to the Silver Mine in the late summer and assembled in early autumn. Negotiations are under way for subcontracting the mining and for earthmoving activities for the open pit and the tailings pond. The construction of the water treatment plant and the launch of ore mining will take place in the autumn.
The EIA procedure was implemented during the last year and it will end with a statement of the contact authority on the EIA report, to be issued by July 1st 2018. Upon obtaining the statement, the company will in the autumn apply for an environmental permit update for deploying the pre-beneficiation and for increased amount of extraction that the pre-beneficiation necessitates This update has been considered in the EIA.
Recruitment of employees will start in the autumn of 2018. We will mainly recruit process and maintenance personnel and supervisory staff.
"I am very pleased that the project is proceeding on schedule and that we have been able to order the necessary equipment and work from the companies that are respected in their operating field and have extensive experience in mine production. The aim is to launch commercial production at Silver Mine in early 2019. At the same time, we will create more than 100 immediate new jobs in the mining area and can thus for our share strengthen the Kainuu battery metals cluster", says Timo Lindborg, CEO of Sotkamo Silver AB.
This information is information that Sotkamo Silver AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, on 28thJune 2018, at 8.45 CET.


Miri offers a wide range of famous and delicious Malay food like nasi lemak, satay, mee goreng, beef rendang and others. They can be found at food stalls along North Yu Seng Road, Jalan Permaisuri, Jalan Bendahara, Taman Serojo, Taman Selera and Sarberkas Commercial Center.
There are many good Chinese restaurants in Miri apart from those in hotels. They serve excellent Cantonese, Hakka, Teochew, Foochow cuisines. Don't forget to savour the famous 'Tutu' fresh water fish.
The hotels in Miri serve some of the best western cuisine. You can also order western cuisine like steaks, Fish & Chips and continental food in joints like Al Fresco Side Walk Cafe, Cafe Bavaria, Cafe Miri, Sea Horse Bistro and many other places.
Fresh seafood is abundant in Miri. Some seafood restaurants offer fresh and live seafoood like fish, prawn, crab, lobster and many more.
Miri also offers Indonesian, Indian, Thai, Korean and Japanese cuisine at various outlets around the city. If you feel more adventurous, you must try the raw fish salad known as "Umai", white crispy "keropok lekoh", tnagy herby chinese "kacang ma". For those with exotic tastes, sago worms and jungle snails make interesting gastronomic excursions into the unknown!
Please check out Food Centers in Miri.
Please read the MakanManiacs blog site for many more comprehensive information on food around Miri!


"I've always been satisfied with the reliability of Hino trucks and the excellent quality of service."
Hino's world-wide reputation for quality extends to the trucks produced by its Canadian assembly plant in Woodstock, Ontario. The production capacity of the 177,000 sq. ft. facility is dedicated to the assembly of Hino trucks specifically tailored for customers in Canada.
Hino trucks assembled in Canada are built with the same outstanding engineering quality control and assembly standards that have made Hino a global leader in the production of diesel trucks.
Woodstock assembly plant builds its 10,000th Conventional truck.
Woodstock plant celebrates their 10th year anniversary.
The Woodstock plant undergoes a plant expansion.
Woodstock assembly plant builds its 10,000th truck.
Hino Motors Canada celebrates 40 years in Canada.
First production of the Hino 165 cab over engine model.
The arrival of the all new 2013 Hino 195 Crew Cab configuration.
Released newly re-designed 2011 medium duty MDT conventional cab trucks truck during the Woodstock Open House.
Hino Motors Canada produced the first Hino 155 cab over engine model for the Canadian market.
Woodstock plant started the production of the MDT conventional cab trucks.
Hino established a new assembly plant in Woodstock, Ontario.


The new Bitcoin wallet platform 37coins.com is positioned as a new and safe way to transfer funds without any unnecessary complications.
Two days ago, or to be more particular on the 31st December, a message appeared on Reddit advertising a new Bitcoin service and asking for support. The new Bitcoin wallet platform 37coins.com is positioned as a new and safe way to transfer funds without any unnecessary complications. The author of the post, possibly the developer and owner of the page, compares his creation with mPesa and Kipochi. mPesa is already one of the most advanced and developed mobile-phone based money transfer and microfinancing services, widely used in Tanzania and Kenya. Kipochi is a Bitcoin platform located in UK, but also having representatives in Kenya, Nicaragua, Spain and Malaysia, also showing interest in 3rd world countries having the lack of banking services there.
37coins is generally a set of tools now. It should bring SMS wallets to any kind of mobile network with no permission from the operators. How can it be performed? Even a so called "dump" feature-phone is capable to create a gateway to the Internet, not to mention that smartphones definitely will do so. Everyone can open a gateway, provide information about it on the homepage of the service and in case it will be used he or she will receive some money that was accepted from the user as a fee. The idea is to make the network safe and reliable, and also to earn some coins and attract more users, creating a stabile net of phones. As the service now runs in prototype mode it allows sending and receiving funds as SMS shortcodes. The page of the company features a list of commands that in form of text massages will allow to perform the offered actions – among them request on available commands, search of sellers in the same country, putting yourself as a seller on the network, buying of Bitcoin, sending them and browsing completed transactions.
The current main request from the company is to open more gateways to enable testing and correcting of possible mistakes. Any kind of support, advice or critics is welcome as 49 comments are already in the thread during these first days of the new year. Most of the opinions are very encouraging – there are praises, comparisons in favor of the new service instead of traditional coin apps and some questions.
For those, who got interested in 37coins, please visit the homepage or take up a contact by phone, email or via the Twitter network. More news on the topic to follow as soon as the platform will open all planned options.


Although there are many horses I rode over the years and made me the rider who I am today, there are 3 that really stand out in my memory as playing a major role in how I ride and behave around horses. I therefore wanted there to be an area on here which recognised these horses.
But first, I feel a brief over view into how I came into horses is needed. Although my Granddad loved his horse racing, my family is very non-horsey. Therefore, my first experience of horse riding was at a local riding school at the age of 6. I rode here religiously every week for a good 7-8 years. I rode all kinds of horses, often being given the naughty ones. I loved it and had lots of experience in pony club, jumping and dressage during these years. I truly believe that during this time I really was a very good rider and rode some very interesting horses very well.
However, around the age of 13, I started helping a family friend with some horses. He had always had horses when he was younger, but his sons weren't particularly interested. This is when I met Pink Gin aka Ginny. She was my first experience of what having my own horse would be like. I had a real bond with her and took my first steps into natural horsemanship with her and generally had a great time doing all the things a young teenager would want to do with a pony.
The next choice came along a few years later, at the yard next to where Ginny was kept. I had a few friends at this yard as Ginny had been there for a while. There was a small thoroughbred owned by a jockey there called Angel. She was on a full livery agreement with the yard owner as her owner was away most of the time training to be a jockey. She wasn't having much done with her, so someone suggested I see how I get on with her. I loved her. She was so gentle in the stable. However, she had some interesting, stallion like, behaviour and when it came to riding, she was just plain odd. She wasn't nasty, or mean, it was just a case of this is how the world works in Angel's world. She was the first of three thoroughbred mares to teach me to be sympathetic and diplomatic with my riding.
My work with Angel built the relationship with the yard owner, Niky, who owns the yard Scottie lives at while I'm home. After Angel moved on, I was then offered a share in Niky's interesting thoroughbred mare, Foxy. Foxy was an ex racehorse who had not had the best starts to life after racing. However, Niky took her in and gave her a great life. But she definitely wasn't a novice ride and really wasn't for everyone. She was very particular and could have real tantrums. She did teach me some bad habits, however, I feel she really changed my style of riding for the better, making me quiet and sensitive unless I need to put my foot down. I shared her for many years and I'm so glad I had the chance to enjoy her.
There are a few other horses I may add on soon. But these three definitely deserve to be here! If you know or knew any of them, I would love to hear from you.


Sleep quality needs to be a top priority as it defines our overall health, mood, and the way we perform physically and mentally. A big part of achieving an outstanding sleep quality is choosing the right mattress.
Having a cheap, unappropriated mattress according to our needs may cause us serious troubles as back pain and chronic fatigue. These problems are easy to acquire for those who don't take preventive measures. One of our best resources to keep these problems at bay will always be a reliable mattress.
While most people overlook the quality and features of their mattresses, you should not make this dangerous mistake. Maybe you are now realizing that your current mattress does not meet the standards and it's now causing you trouble. Or maybe, your good old mattress is asking for a change already.
Regardless the situation, choosing the best king size mattress in 2017 is the right thing to do in order to upgrade and enhance the way you rest. If sleep quality and proper rest aren't already big priorities in your life, they should.
In the following lines, we will address some of the most important aspects when looking for a new king size mattress after we review a few of the very best alternatives, now available in the market.
If you are all-in on the quest of choosing the very best king size mattress to upgrade your bedroom, the Casper Sleep Mattress should be your top priority. This premium mattress features a cutting-edge 4-layer foam construction that offers us outstanding comfort and long hours of proper rest.
With a 100-night trial, the customers have the valuable opportunity to experience how the Casper Sleep Mattress can improve their lives. From day one, this king size mattress works to contour to your body, bringing the very best ergonomic benefits. This is possible thanks to the smart use of memory foam along with other premium materials included in the multilayer construction.
Casper is proud of the many awards they have received as a company and thanks to their premium mattresses. The 10-year warranty is a solid proof of how confident they are.
The Casper Sleep Mattress, built by a leading-edge startup, focused on the data that dozens of tests generated. Thanks to the gathered information, they created a smart, all-in-one mattress with the right support and bounce, providing an outstanding experience to the happy owners.
For those who suffer from back pain, there is hope and its name is the Tuft & Needle King Mattress. People with back pain often blame their current mattresses but do nothing about it. If you want to make a big difference for your health and feeling great once again, this is the proper option to take.
Tuft & Needle uses a patented Adaptive Foam system that goes beyond what popular technologies in the mattress' industry can offer. According to the company, the Adaptive Foam is way more efficient than memory foam in terms of coolness, support, bounce, and proper adaptability to the body. On this king size mattress, all the curves of our body are treated right.
The Tuft & Needle King Mattress' development, something that many happy customers endorse, was led by industry-leading engineers, real experts in sleep technology. Gel and graphite are used to keep the mattress cold, no matter the circumstances.
Most customers agree that the Tuft & Needle King Mattress isn't only great to alleviate back pain but also for shoulder and neck pain. The comfort provided goes beyond the industry standards and aims directly to offer a therapeutic experience for the users in pain and discomfort.
Budget-friendly alternatives don't have to be disappointing. While the alternatives above represent the very best in their segments, you can also get a satisfying experience for less. In this category, we chose the Zinus Sleep Master Ultra Comfort Memory Foam 8 Inch Mattress. Don't let its long, flamboyant name intimidate you: this is a quality product that remains significantly more accessible than the options we reviewed before.
You can get the Zinus Sleep Master Ultra Comfort Memory Foam 8 Inch Mattress for half of the price and still get many of the valuable perks. This mattress is based on memory and support foam, distributed in several layers that leverage the comfort and therapeutic benefits on our backs, shoulders, and necks.
In fact, Zinus uses its own development in memory foam application, called BioFoam. While it may deliver the same benefits in terms of comfort and proper rest, BioFoam differences itself from the competition by using natural-based oil, replacing petroleum use. This is clearly a benefit for those who worry about the environment.
The Zinus Sleep Master Ultra Comfort Memory Foam 8 Inch Mattress contours perfectly to our bodies' curves, granting a healthy position in our sleep. But the convenience it provides goes beyond its use: the mattress is shipped compressed into a practical box, eliminating all hassle in terms of transportation.
In order to create this piece of informative content, we researched thoroughly the customer reviews that are available online in terms of king size mattresses. To this, we added our own expertise in the sector, allowing us to develop sounding advice to all our readers.
So far, you have received our recommendations in three different segments of king size mattresses. However, in order to make an informed purchase, you need to know what elements in a mattress truly deserve your full attention.
Before we go, we'll address the factors that will define your upcoming purchase. Your mattress is the most important piece of furniture in your bedroom, so invest the needed time before taking a decision.
If you are shopping online, read customer reviews in order to determine if the product in question can deliver a comfortable experience, regardless of the many cutting-edge features it may offer.
There are mattresses that look and feel amazing, yet they cause us terrible pain shortly after. Enjoying proper, healthy support that aligns our bodies is paramount to have a positive experience.
Bad materials on a mattress will cause high temperatures during your most important hours of resting. That's why you need to give a second thought to the materials used and ventilation-oriented features.
If you are looking for a king size mattress, you are probably going to share it with someone else. If that is the case, motion transfer is a big thing. You don't want to interrupt your partner' rest when switching resting positions or moving around.
Choosing the right king size mattress doesn't have to be an overwhelming experience. In this article, you have enough information to make a smart decision and change the way to sleep at night. Enhancing your sleep will bring you both short- and long-term benefits that will improve your life.
Sleeping isn't about how many hours you spend in bed but how you spend that time. The right mattress plays a vital role here. A bad decision here can lead you to suffer pain, afflictions, and a poor performance, both physically and mentally.
If one of the segments above fits your current situation, we encourage you to follow our advice and get the very best king size mattress possible. This is an investment you will appreciate your entire life.


On February 5, 2011 members from our company were invited to share their story of inspiration with the people of Fatehpur in the Sikar District of Rajasthan, which falls in the Shekhavati region.
TEDxShekhavati, is an independently organised TEDx event curated by Masarat Daud-Jamadar which takes place in the Shekhavati region of Rajasthan. This event is attended by Shekhavati people: parents, children, school students and others who will be coming from different parts of Rajasthan and India. It's the first TEDx in Rajasthan and also first TEDx in India for a largely-illiterate audience, which makes it even more interesting!
TEDx, x=independently organized event. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
Our board members Smt. Mishri Devi and Smt. Bhawari Devi were accompanied with Sh. Shivraj Vaishnav who shared the story with the people of Fatehpur. They talked about how they took matters in their hands and with dedicated passion and group efforts of women SHG members they were able to setup a company and increase their income while managing the company on their own.
We would like to thank the organisers of TEDxShekhavati for inviting our women to share their story. The members also got a chance to meet Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore the first Indian to win an individual silver medal in Olympics.


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Dreamy Joshua Tree Cabin
Юка Вали, California, Сполучені Штати
Житловий комплекс цілком, господар – Jay
· 2 ванні кімнати
Будинок буде повністю у вашому розпорядженні.
Jay – супергосподар
Деякі дані відображаються мовою оригіналу.
Перекласти
The magic of the Mojave on 4 acres of Joshua trees, mountain views, and sunsets, close enough to town to take in a show at Pappy and Harriet's but far enough away to feel like you've escaped. Perfect for a twosome.
This cabin was first built by a father and son, and you can feel the love and comfort the minute you walk through the door. The warmth of the fireplace and the wide open windows that make you feel like the walls disappear and you are truly immersed in the magic of the desert landscape, perfect place to have a soak in the outdoor jacuzzi tub (NOT a hot tub). There is a queen sized bed and a large couch in the living room.
Гідромасажна ванна (з приватним доступом)
з приватним доступом патіо або балкон
з приватним доступом задній двір
Камін у приміщенні
The Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree is a locale unlike any place else in the world. It's hard to put your finger on it sometimes and describe so you'll have to experience it for yourself - but there is a dramatic, whimsical, and almost comedic personality to the place. Whether it's the feeling like you're in the mountains and the desert at the same time, or the frolicking rabbits, the almost humorous and cartoonish shape of the trees and cacti, there is the feeling like you are in the Old West with a smattering of modern comforts. There is so much to offer out here whether it's rock climbing, hiking, motorbiking, meditation, prospecting, building, cooking, or just getting lost in a gaze at the vastness of the plains. Tortuga Ranch is uniquely located just out of reach from the hustle and bustle of town but not too far away that you can't pop into Pappy and Harriet's or Natural Sisters for something to eat. The cabin is a stone's throw to the National Park but rests atop a hill on the other side of a dried up river bed - so as you near Tortuga Ranch you truly feel like you're leaving the city behind... even though it's a hop and a skip back the other way.
Господар: Jay
На Airbnb з липень 2011
Благодійник Airbnb.org
From New York now living in Venice Beach and Joshua Tree.
Happy to share with you the unique attractions and local haunts of the Mojave desert.
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"At Home with Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life" by Jennifer L. Scott is set to debut on October 7, 2014. I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to review the galley copy of this book.
Jennifer L. Scott is one of my favorite authors and bloggers. She wrote "Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris," and has a weekly blog and video entitled, "The Daily Connoisseur." Her mission is to teach each of us how to live a more beautiful and productive life by adopting the manners and lifestyle she experienced years ago, when she was a college student living with a "chic" family in Paris, France.
– listened to assorted classical music.
– daily rituals to avoid frumpiness.
The book is divided into two major sections each of which are subdivided into smaller sections, offering daily doable practical tips. She even incorporates some of her favorite recipes, musical selections, and candles, all of which I am eager to try. Jennifer assists us with putting in place systems that allow us to focus on enjoying the here and now so that we may live life more fully! I highly recommend both of her books!


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Mănești is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Băltița, Coada Izvorului, Gura Crivățului, Mănești and Zalhanaua. It also included eight other villages until 2004, when they were split off to form Cocorăștii Colț Commune.

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Communes in Prahova County
Localities in Muntenia

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Why Petrofac Limited could be too cheap to ignore
Roland Head | Monday, 15th May, 2017 | More on: PFC PMO
Shares of oil services group Petrofac (LSE: PFC) fell by 15% to 700p on Friday, after the firm said that it was under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
The SFO investigation is believed to relate to Petrofac's past dealings with a company called Unaoil. Monaco-based Unaoil has been the subject of allegations that it used bribery to secure contracts for western companies, including Petrofac.
Prior to Friday's sell-off, I had been eyeing Petrofac as a potential oil recovery buy. The group's shares were trading on about 9.3 times forecast earnings, with a prospective yield of 6.3%.
The question I need to answer now is whether the risks and potential costs of the SFO investigation should rule out Petrofac as a possible buy.
What do we know?
Petrofac has previously said that it used Unaoil for "local consultancy services primarily in Kazakhstan between 2002 and 2009". Back in August 2016, it said that it had hired lawyers and forensic accountants to conduct an independent investigation into the Unaoil allegations.
According to Petrofac, this investigation "did not find evidence confirming the payment of bribes". The company said that it had passed its findings to the SFO.
Friday's sell-off may have been influenced by events at Rolls-Royce, which recently agreed a £671m settlement with the SFO relating to bribery and corruption allegations.
A fine on this scale could be painful for Petrofac. But Rolls-Royce shares have continued to recover strongly and the payment schedule seems unlikely to impact the firm's underlying recovery.
I'm tempted to suggest that Petrofac will be able to ride out this storm, whatever the eventual outcome of the investigation. The group's profits are expected to recover this year and net debt has halved since 2015.
Petrofac currently trades on a P/E of just 7.9, with a covered dividend yield of 7.2%. Although this stock isn't without risk, I think the shares could be a profitable buy at current levels.
A real oil bargain?
Premier Oil (LSE: PMO) were up 4% on Monday morning, after the firm said oil and gas production had risen by 44% to 82,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) during the four months to 30 April.
Although full-year production guidance has been left unchanged at 75,000 boepd, Premier's costs have also been lower than expected. The company said operating costs for the year to date were $13.70/boe, 11% below budget.
A P/E of 2
In today's update, Premier Oil said that its refinancing plan is now underway. The group's net debt remains unchanged from December at $2.8bn and management expects a "more significant debt reduction in 2018".
As things stand, Premier's market value is just £301m. But the group's enterprise value (market value plus net debt) is £2.4bn. If debt falls to plan, then the value of the group's shares should rise to reflect this.
The risk, of course, is that oil prices will remain stagnant and Premier's net debt will take longer than expected to reduce. The group's stock currently trades on a 2018 forecast P/E of two, suggesting the market still sees a lot of risk here.
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Four Seasons care homes falls into administration
It's the biggest care homes failure since 2011
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Four Seasons run Hopes Green care home in Benfleet (Image: Google)
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One of the UK's largest care home providers, which runs homes in Essex, has fallen into administration.
Four Seasons, which houses 22,000 elderly residents across 322 homes nationwide, collapsed this afternoon after an ongoing battle with over £500m worth of debt.
The company runs Hopes Green care home, in Benfleet, and Ladyville Lodge care home, in South Ockendon.
Corporate undertakers at Alvarez and Marsal (A&M) have been appointed to carry out the administration process following an aborted sale attempt, reports the Mirror.
A&M will now attempt to sell the company out of administration.
Its collapse is the biggest care homes failure since Southern Cross went bust in 2011.
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Late last year, US hedge fund H2 Capital Partners, which effectively controls Four Seasons, ordered a sale of the crisis-hit company.
Terra Firma, an investment firm, bought Four Seasons for £825m in 2012 and has been forced to stomach a £450m writedown on its investment.
The company denied the sale will lead to any closures and added that none of its 22,000 patients are expected to be affected.
"The operating companies under which the care home and hospital operations sit are not in administration and continue to be run as normal by the existing leadership teams," Four Seasons said.
Dr Claire Royston, group medical director of Four Seasons, said: "Today's news does not change the way we operate or how our homes are run or prompt any change for residents, families, employees and indeed suppliers.
"Our priority remains to deliver consistently good care. It marks the latest stage in the group's restructuring process and allows us to move ahead with an orderly, independent sales process."


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The Commerce Department on Monday barred U.S. companies from exporting to Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE for seven years, saying the company had violated a previous settlement of criminal and civil charges for making illegal shipments to Iran and North Korea.
Under the terms of the 2017 settlement, ZTE agreed to pay the United States $1.19 billion in fines and punish the employees involved in breaching U.S. sanctions by shipping telecommunications equipment to Iran and making 283 shipments of microprocessors, routers and servers to North Korea.
The penalty was the largest fine and forfeiture ever levied in an export control case, Commerce said at the time.
The settlement included a denial of the company's export privileges for seven years, which was suspended based on ZTE's promises to implement a new compliance program and to punish the employees involved. Senior Commerce Department officials, who insisted on anonymity to brief reporters, said ZTE repeatedly lied to the United States about its treatment of workers who participated in the scheme to outwit U.S. sanctions.
ZTE fired four executives, but others who were supposed to suffer a reduced bonus or letter of reprimand were not penalized. Commerce said it learned that the company had lied when it requested documentation of the employee discipline.
"ZTE misled the Department of Commerce. Instead of reprimanding ZTE staff and senior management, ZTE rewarded them. This egregious behavior cannot be ignored," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in a statement.
The department's action comes amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. But department officials described the matter as a regulatory action unrelated to the exchange of tariff threats between Washington and Beijing.
ZTE violated U.S. sanctions over a six-year period beginning in 2010 and obtained "hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts" from Iranian enterprises including the government, the agency said.
Commerce began investigating the company two years later following media reports alleging illegal conduct.
Monday's regulatory move deals ZTE a major blow.
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Let us look at the benefits and what qualifies a person as a veteran in senior living communities like nursing homes or assisted living.
The benefits of being a veteran and availing the perks of senior care and other facilities can be outstanding. In addition, a qualified veteran may be eligible for help through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as health care, pension, and other relevant economic benefits.
At the same time, a qualified veteran will also be eligible for benefits through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing assistance and rental subsidies from the government. In addition, social security and disability insurance through the respective government administrative department like SSDI or SSA are also applicable.
But besides state and local benefits like property tax exemptions or veteran-specific programs, veterans can immensely enjoy business benefits. For example, if they served on active duty, they are able to apply and start a veteran-owned business(s) on a small scale.
In order to be eligible for the senior living qualifications for the Veterans program, the person must have been a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and be at least 65 years of age. They must also have a service-connected disability rating which has to be a score of 50% or higher. Furthermore, they must also be a resident of the United States or its territorial location.
The applicant must also turn over financial statements and be in the 'low-income' category as defined by the US Department of HUD (Housing and Urban Development). It is also imperative for the veteran applicant to meet the health and lifestyle requirements of the senior living facility, say, for example, assisted living.
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There is no formal definition of a qualified veteran for senior living, but in a broad spectrum, all veterans must meet specific criteria to be eligible for benefits, predominantly if it consists of a particular discount, state-subsidized rental program, or relevant schemes in order to access to exceptional amenities in senior care.
What is important to note is that all veterans must have served in the US military for at least a minimum number of years and will have to provide proof of service, such as a DD-214 form. It is essentially a certificate of Release or Clearance from Active Duty in the US military.
There may be a few senior living communities that could have preferences for veterans of particular conflicts regarding geopolitical conflicts.
Providing a service to your country will always be of great value, and the return is just a sliver of gratitude a nation can give back to its veterans. If you are interested in reading a detailed guide regarding senior living care for veterans and their spouses, then visit here.
The veteran must first have been cleared from the US military regarding a medical discharge and have a VA disability rating, either an individual or combined, of 70% or more. It also depends on whether the veteran needs continuous 6-month service care. Only then do they apply for a caregiver, given they meet certain conditions.
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Der Cupa României 2022/23 ist die 85. Austragung des rumänischen Pokalwettbewerbs der Männer. Der Titelverteidiger ist Sepsi OSK Sfântu Gheorghe. Der Sieger qualifiziert sich für die UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24.

Teilnehmende Teams

Modus
In dieser Saison wurde das Sechzehntelfinale durch Play-offs ersetzt, gefolgt von einer Gruppenphase, in der auch die besten acht Teams aus der Liga 1 einstiegen. In dieser Runde wurden die 24 im Wettbewerb verbliebenen Teams in vier Gruppen à 6 Mannschaften aufgeteilt. In allen Runden werden die Begegnungen in einem Spiel entschieden. Bei unentschiedenem Ausgang in den Play-offs und ab dem Viertelfinale gibt es eine Verlängerung von zweimal 15 Minuten und gegebenenfalls ein Elfmeterschießen.

Play-offs

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Gruppenphase
Die 24 qualifizierten Vereine wurden bei der Auslosung in drei Töpfe verteilt:

Gruppe A

Gruppe B

Gruppe C

Gruppe D

Viertelfinale
Die vier Gruppensieger spielen zuhause gegen die jeweils Gruppenzweiten

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As they approach their twentieth anniversary, CAKE's adherence to their original guiding principles has only grown stronger. Formed in the early nineties as a somewhat antagonistic answer to grunge, which they saw as just another form of big, dumb American rock, CAKE's democratic processes, defiant self-reliance, and lucid yet ever-inventive music has made them a nation-state unto themselves, with no obvious peers, belonging to no school.
Now, in addition to writing, arranging, producing, and performing their own music, they have taught themselves to engineer their recording projects in their own recently-constructed solar-powered studio, which actually generates more power than is needed to run it, causing the building's electrical meter to run in reverse. CAKE's upcoming album, Showroom of Compassion, will be released on their own Upbeat Records label, making the album as pure an extension of the DIY aesthetic as ever attempted by an established act.
"There are quite a few different kinds of talent in this band," observes founding member John McCrea, "so our process has become even more democratic with this record, with the band playing a much larger role in production decisions." Echoes bassist Gabriel Nelson, "This album is the most collaborative CAKE album – and the band did nearly all the engineering, which has been a real education in technical stuff."
"Having built our own studio and being free from a pushy expensive record label," adds guitarist Xan McCurdy, "has given us a very important ingredient in making our finest album: time."
"We listen to each other and grow from our association," says CAKE's other founding member, Vince DiFiore. "This album represents a band that has created its own story together."
Initially, CAKE's small sound was mostly just mistaken for weakness, and their embracing of non-rock sonic elements was mostly mistaken for humor. Luckily, there were a few people who seemed to understand. The San Francisco Bay Guardian pointed out that "CAKE doesn't ask you to suck its angst," and The St. Louis Dispatch described CAKE's music as "An utterly fresh sound, especially given today's preponderance of overblown 'alternative' bands." Somehow a copy of CAKE's first demo tape even made it all the way to France, where it was completely understood and well received – "The drug dealers do not thank CAKE," astutely observed French music magazine, Les Inrockuptibles. Thriving in the unglamorous Central Valley of Northern California, where country meets mariachi meets post punk and classic rock, CAKE's music reflected this diversity, and would eventually lead to collaborations with not only Brazilian cultural hero Tom Ze, but also with American rapper Jay-Z, and to legendary country songwriter Buck Owens choosing CAKE as one of the only non-country artists to play his Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, CA.
Touring tirelessly from the outset, CAKE narrowly avoided road death many times on the icy roads of New England, traversing the continent sometimes three or four times in a single year in a Dodge passenger van that would frequently catch fire from overuse. Gradually audiences began to seem less puzzled, offended, or furious. Some people even began memorizing and singing along. Their song "How Do You Afford Your Rock'n'Roll Lifestyle?" from their first self- released album, Motorcade of Generosity, even became a minor college radio hit. Eventually, they signed a deal with then-independent label Capricorn Records. The days of riding bikes around town in the middle of the night plastering telephone polls with their own enigmatic band-designed posters and befuddling iconic artwork were soon ending.
CAKE released their second album, Fashion Nugget, in 1996, which featured the radio hits "The Distance" and "I Will Survive." "Every now and then," heralded The Washington Times, "a band with actual personality sneaks onto the modern rock radio playlist." The album presented a multi-purpose array of musical communication that rung refreshingly true in contrast to much of the ponderous, colorless rock of the mid-'90s. CAKE's third album, Prolonging the Magic, included their most successful song, "Never There," which charted in such distant places as Brazil and Turkey. Founding guitarist Greg Brown was replaced on this album by Chuck Prophet (Green On Red); Tyler Pope (!!!); Jim Campilongo; Rusty Miller (Jackpot); and Xan McCurdy (the Loved Ones), who became a permanent member of the band. Comfort Eagle, CAKE's fourth and highest-charting album, presented such favorites as "Short Skirt/Long Jacket," "Love You Madly," and "Shadow Stabbing." Alternative Press described Comfort Eagle as "infinitely smarter, smarmier, and catchier than Weezer's green album."
CAKE's most recent studio album, Pressure Chief, was met with critical praise for its signature match of "Post-new wave with smart lyrics," according to The New York Times, with The Boston Globe chiming in that "After more than a decade of inventiveness, CAKE is far from stale." The Los Angeles Times described it as "Music that defies simple- minded pop paradigms."
Several years ago, CAKE created their "Unlimited Sunshine Tour," which held true to their anti-genre, music-first approach. So far, audiences have been surprisingly accepting of this philosophy, and the tour has included such culturally incongruous performers as the Flaming Lips, De La Soul, Modest Mouse, the Hackensaw Boys, Kinky, Charlie Louvin, The Detroit Cobras, Cheap Trick, Tegan and Sara, and the far out comedy of Eugene Mirman. CAKE looks forward to building another entertainingly disparate lineup for Unlimited Sunshine Tour 2011.
By maintaining their ideals while continuing to challenge themselves artistically and professionally, CAKE has managed to not only survive, but to thrive. "We still exist," explains McCrea, "because we've always stayed outside of current trends. We've watched them inflate and deflate. We've never been invited to the party, so we've never had to leave the party whether the police arrived or not. It's a sad and beautiful world."
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This past Saturday over 2,000 families in marched in Pacoima, California in support of local charter schools. The event, "Rally in the Valley," was put on by the California Association of Charter School Association to highlight the academic achievements in the neighborhood that produced two of the first charter schools in the country. Pacoima is 85.6% Latino. 66.2% of adults in the city over the age of 24 do not have a high school diploma. A generation ago Pacoima had a thriving manufacturing sector, but today the promise of quality education will help uplift the community and create more opportunities.
One of the rally attendees and speakers, Gabriela Reynoso, a teacher at PUC Community Charter Middle School and an alumna of that school spoke to La Comadre about her participation in Saturday's event.
Reynoso explained that she attended PUC Community Charter Middle School because her mom found out about it through a friend and appreciated how the school was involving parents and was focusing on smaller classrooms. This knowledge prompted her mom to sign her up, and because the experience was positive, Reynoso continued her high school education at another charter school.
Saturday's rally made an appeal to elected representatives in local and state government to support pro-charter policies, better facilities for charter students, and an end to the politics and rhetoric challenging parents' right to choose the best public school for their children. Speakers at Rally in the Valley included included Tony Cardenas, Representative for California's 29th Congressional District, Monica Ratliff, LAUSD Board of Education, and some charter school parents, teachers, and graduates.
In the Los Angeles community, there has been tension between charter school supporters and traditional school supporters in recent years. Earlier this month United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the second largest teacher's union in the country, launched a billboard campaign with positive messages from parents, students, and teachers about the traditional schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.


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Q: Lookup table and get column from another table using pyspark I have below two spark dataframes as below.
df1---->
ID  col1 col2
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001 abd   xyz
002 eny   opl
001 uyh   ikl
003 ewr   uji
002 opl   rtn
001 jnu   wbg

df2------>
ID col3 col4
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001 acc1 jbo
002 acc1 unk
003 acc2 plo
004 acc3 edf
005 acc2 tgn
006 acc1 jhu

expected output--->
ID  col1 col2 col3
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001 abd   xyz acc1
002 eny   opl acc1
001 uyh   ikl acc1
003 ewr   uji acc3
002 opl   rtn acc1
001 jnu   wbg acc1

Can someone suggest the solution to obtain the expected output using pyspark

A: Left join on ID:
df1.join(df2, ['ID'], 'left').drop('col4').show()
+---+----+----+----+
| ID|col1|col2|col3|
+---+----+----+----+
|001| abd| xyz|acc1|
|002| eny| opl|acc1|
|001| uyh| ikl|acc1|
|003| ewr| uji|acc2|
|002| opl| rtn|acc1|
|001| jnu| wbg|acc1|
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Sumtumn? Fall...er? Whatever it's called, it's handled.
Fashion is known for doing the most, but in recent times, it's embracing the maxim "Refusal is elegance." No more genders. No more waiting. No more seasons, because with global warming, who even knows anymore? Here, we offer 12 celebrity outfit ideas for riding out the end of summer/beginning of fall not just satisfactorily, but really freaking well.
Did you score some tour merch but don't want to just wear it with jeans? Put a corset on it! Heels optional.
You'll have to sort out eating and drinking and holding things, but aren't dinosaur arms worth it when you've bought a killer jacket but it's still too hot out?
Another way to wear a fall purchase you're really jazzed about: with bare arms and legs. Otherwise, you'd roast.
Addendum: You can also adjust the skin-to-covered-up ratio to get away with a bomber.
Looks warmish, is actually pretty breezy, given the lightweight fabric choice.
Even lighter weight outerwear—so lightweight that it's sheer.
If you change one thing now to coincide with the official arrival of fall, make it your footwear. Sandals, out. Brogues, in.
Personally would not attempt a knit quite yet, but Katie Holmes' off-the-shoulder styling—and outdated-rule flouting—might have just changed our minds.
Mark my words: Slowly but surely, the early-aughts blazer-over-everything thing is on its way back. Embrace it.


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package main

import (
	"log"
	"os"

	"github.com/go-openapi/loads"
	flags "github.com/jessevdk/go-flags"

	"github.com/go-swagger/go-swagger/fixtures/bugs/84/restapi"
	"github.com/go-swagger/go-swagger/fixtures/bugs/84/restapi/operations"
)

// This file was generated by the swagger tool.
// Make sure not to overwrite this file after you generated it because all your edits would be lost!

func main() {
	swaggerSpec, err := loads.Analyzed(restapi.SwaggerJSON, "")
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalln(err)
	}

	api := operations.NewAttendListAPI(swaggerSpec)
	server := restapi.NewServer(api)
	defer server.Shutdown()

	parser := flags.NewParser(server, flags.Default)
	parser.ShortDescription = `AttendList`
	parser.LongDescription = `AttendList service.
`

	server.ConfigureFlags()
	for _, optsGroup := range api.CommandLineOptionsGroups {
		parser.AddGroup(optsGroup.ShortDescription, optsGroup.LongDescription, optsGroup.Options)
	}

	if _, err := parser.Parse(); err != nil {
		os.Exit(1)
	}

	server.ConfigureAPI()

	if err := server.Serve(); err != nil {
		log.Fatalln(err)
	}
}

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FreeDrYork.com
Help Free Dr York
Mixup at U.S. Bureau of Prisons over Identity of Dr. Malachi York and Son, Dwight
Original Article Published by David Menjor of the Daily Observer Liberia
Following Dr. Malachi Z. York's over 16 years of imprisonment already served in the United States of America, this newspaper has established, through a reliable research, that the name Dwight York, which has been accorded Dr. York by both the Middle District Court of Georgia and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), is not his name but that of one of his sons, Dwight Totten York.
The question that lingers further in this finding, is whether Dr. York was aware that both the court and the BOP actually recorded the name that belongs to his son as his name when they proceeded with their activities involving him.
According to the United States Pre-Sentencing Investigation report, which consists of paperwork that the judge used to help determine the right way to punish a defendant, as was filed against Dr. York on April 1, 2003, it has Dwight York, who is said to have been born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 26, 1945.
Contrary to this information, however, the Daily Observer has in its possession a Certificate of Vital Records from The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Department of Public Health, where Dr. Malachi Z. York is said to have been born.
The record states: "A search has been made of the records in this office for the birth of Dwight York, throughout the records of the Commonwealth for the years 1941-1950, and that said record has not been found."
According to Dr. York's son, Dwight Totten York, he stated in an affidavit that the mix-up on the issues of identity and status began in the early 1990s when Dr. York purchased land in Eatonton, Georgia, on which development began and where Dr. York came to serve his Consulate Post for Liberia.
In an affidavit written by Dwight Totten York under oath on April 9, 2009, he said: "I, Dwight Totten, A.K.A. Dwight T. York, attest to the fact that I did sign documents for my father Malachi York in the name of Dwight York within Putnam County, Georgia, for permits and deed recordings which is the reason some documents say my name Dwight York and some names say Malachi York and some say both." He added, "in conclusion, I am Dwight T. York, and my father is Malachi York. I went into town to apply for and sign paperwork in order to obtain various permits for the structures that once existed on the 404 Shadydale Rd. property."
There seems to be much conflicting information on the World Wide Web when it comes to who is Dr. York, or who is Dwight York, as previously reported by the Daily Observer. Wikipedia, for example, shows that Dr. York is a convicted "child molester" and "rapist", which is not stated on his judgement signed by the presiding judge for the Middle District Court of Georgia, Judge C. Ashley Royal.
On the Internet, it is reported that Dr. York was convicted in the biggest child molestation case in the United States, but after thorough perusal of his judgement, as previously reported, it came to be known that Dr. York's actual charges were: Conspiracy to Transport Minors in Interstate Commerce for Unlawful Sexual Activity; Conspiracy to Travel in Interstate Commerce for Unlawful Sexual Activity With Minors; and Conspiracy to Structure Cash Transactions to Evade Currency Transactions Reporting Requirements.
Since Dr. York's incarceration, there has been a plethora of recantations that seemed to have gone unreported by many of the news sources that earlier covered the case.
The Daily Observer has in its possession affidavits of recantation of four alleged victims, witnesses who initially testified against Dr. York but later, in affidavit and under oath, made changes to their statements. Ebony Hill, who according to the United States Middle District Court transcripts, initially testified against Dr. York on the 13th of January, 2004, in her affidavit in which she testified in front of Notary Public Colisha A. Butler on April 27th, 2009, stated the following in her recantation:
"The reasons I testified untruthfully against Mr. York at trial is because the law enforcement agents threatened me by saying that I abandoned my son. I was also afraid of going to jail because the FBI said that my name was involved in some very serious things. I was so scared of losing my child and intimidated by the FBI. I just went along with their story of Malachi York being a child molester."
With efforts exerted by the Garlawolu Law Firm, Dr. York's naturalization records, which accorded him Liberian citizenship, were found at Criminal Court "B" in Monrovia. With this development, the Liberian Government is now expected to prove to the U.S. Government that Dr. York is not a U.S. citizen any longer and should be granted freedom from imprisonment and subsequent repatriation to Liberia.
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Anyone who was lucky enough to watch the U8A tag game against Caterham on Tuesday afternoon would watch a game where the age of the players defied the high quality of the game. Even though the result didn't go the boy's way, they arguably played the better rugby, scoring some excellent tries that would have been applauded in any rugby game. Even the watching Caterham parents could not help but admit that Copthorne played some brilliant rugby. The first half was an extremely tight affair with neither tame making any mistakes in the entire 12 minutes. Scores were traded with some impressive running and passing from both teams. Caterham had some great players of their own and the boys did well do make a number of tags to keep them at bay. The second half was just as close as the first but Caterham picked up their defensive game and tagged Copthorne out twice and scoring in the following play themselves to take the lead. Copthorne battled back with tries of their own as the Caterham defence started to crumble but they just help on for a narrow victory with time running out as Copthorne continued to press for a try to equal the scores. If the boys play in the same way on Wednesday at the tag tournament at Windlesham they stand an excellent chance of going a long way in the competition. The game was a testament to how far all the boys have improved this half term and they should be proud of their efforts. Well done. Team: Freddy G, Rohan G, Harry A, Charlie A, Tobi A, Taran S, Oliver W.


The Medians and Lydians interpreted the eclipse as a sign of god's disapproval and ended their conflict. If the United States has ever needed a sign from god that we must put our differences aside, now is the time. If not in 2017, then perhaps in 2024 during the next total solar eclipse. Seven years is not too long to wait for harmony.


So, is America still worth loving? Is our country still worth saving? And, is it still worth thanking Almighty God for?
Sadly, in many universities and all walks of life, the new generation of young adults is not encouraged to appreciate this nation as previous generations were. Young adults are constantly told how bad America is, and, if not reversed, this continual conditioning to not love America will seriously undermine our national identity and even our national security.
How do members of the NFL⎯ who have become millionaires for playing a game⎯ face themselves in the mirror each day? Why do politically-leftist Hollywood actors, who make a living by pretending in front of a camera⎯think it okay to denigrate the USA that has given them their opulent lifestyle? And why do any of them think that their status gives them the right to preach their subjective beliefs as "truth" to a non-discerning public?
The pilgrims gave thanks for the country in which they lived and the abundance of blessings their God provided. Shouldn't we be always doing the same? Regardless of what notch on the political spectrum one might occupy, we must remember that family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers are all much more important than the petty squabbles around the dinner table, water cooler, or on social media. We should not let celebrity opinions dictate our thinking or our thanksgiving.
This spirit of rejoicing was shared in 1621 by a group of pious men and women who had suffered the loss of half their community to sickness and the elements in less than a year.
But it can still be said today: "By the goodness of God, we are far from want." Rather than grousing about America or even talking politics at the dinner table this year — be very intentional about cultivating a grateful heart, and keeping the right priorities in order.
Let's thank God for the gift of each day. And for simple, but vital, things. Things like family, friendships, the air we breathe, the fresh water we drink, the food that nourishes our bodies, and every gift our God provides. They are plentiful and we should be always thankful.
Just for one day, forget about what's happening in politics. Forget about the moral decline and the increase in sin in our nation. Be grateful for whatever is on your plate and whatever is the condition of our country. Remember our God is a good God who provides abundantly for all our needs. Love the people around you and, in doing so, show them the love of Jesus. Make sure to "take a knee" and by this I mean a knee bowed in prayer. Take time to quiet yourself and open your heart before God. Let your heart be still, be reflective, and be grateful. We are so blessed.
And after a Thanksgiving Day of gratefulness and peace, take up the mantle again and speak up about the state our country is in and tell of the one true remedy. Open the eyes of the "blind" and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins… (Acts 26:18) and follow hard after God (Psa 63:8).
Thankfulness to God and a bold proclamation of His saving grace will change the condition of our country.
Our country is still worth loving, and still worth our thanksgiving to the God who blesses America!
Alex McFarland is a speaker, writer, author, educator, and advocate for Christian Apologetics. He serves as director of the Christian Worldview Center at North Greenville University in Greenville, South Carolina and as organizer of the Truth for a New Generation Conferences. He also co-hosts the radio program "Exploring the Word," airing weekdays on American Family Radio. For more information about Alex's speaking ministry, or to book him to speak at an event, visit www.alexmcfarland.com.
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Стэнли Смит Стивенс (от ) (4 ноября 1906 года, Огден, Юта, США — 18 января 1973 года, Вейл, Колорадо, США) —
американский психолог, основатель Гарвардской Психоакустической лаборатории, автор степенного психофизического закона («закона Стивенса»). Стивенс является автором учебника — «Справочника по экспериментальной психологии» (1951). Он также был одним из организаторов-основателей Психономического общества. В 1946 году он представил теорию уровней измерения, широко используемую учеными, но использование которой в некоторых областях статистики подвергалось критике. Кроме того, Стивенс сыграл ключевую роль в развитии использования операционных определений в психологии.

В обзоре «Обзор общей психологии», опубликованном в 2002 году, Стивенс занял 52-е место среди наиболее цитируемых психологов XX века.

Биография
Стивенс родился в Огдене, в штате Юта, в семье Стэнли и Аделины (Смит) Стивенс и получил образование в школах, связанных со Святыми последних дней (мормоны), в Солт-Лейк-Сити, в штате Юта . Он провел большую часть своего детства в полигамной семье своего деда по материнской линии Орсона Смита. После смерти родителей (1924) он провел следующие 3 года в миссии СПД в Швейцарии и Бельгии. Стивенс учился в Университете Юты с 1927 по 1929 год и в течение двух лет в Стэнфордском университете, получил диплом бакалавра психологии в 1931 году. Вскоре после прибытия в Массачусетс с целью получения степени доктора философии, он покинул церковь СПД. После двух лет обучения в аспирантуре Стивенс получил степень доктора психологии Гарвардского университета, где с 1932 по 1934 год работал ассистентом по психологии под руководством Эдвина Боринга .В следующем году он изучал физиологию под руководством Хэллоуэлла Дэвиса в Гарвардской медицинской школе, а в 1935 году работал научным сотрудником по физике в Гарварде. В 1936 году Стивенс получил должность преподавателя экспериментальной психологии Гарвардского университета. В 1946 году стал профессором Гарвардского университета.

В 1930 году Стэнли Смит Стивенс женился на Максин Леонард, а в 1936 году у него родился сын Питер Смит Стивенс.

Работа

Экспериментальные и теоретические работы Стивенса лежали в основном в области психофизики и психоакустики. Одним из его самых влиятельных вкладов было определение шкалы измерения, разделенной на четыре типа: номинальная, порядковая, интервальная и относительная. (см. Уровень измерения)
В конце 30-х гг. выступил с программой перестройки психологии на основе идей операционализма. С 1944 года руководил организованной им лабораторией психофизики. Инициатор направления, в известном отношении альтернативного классической психофизике Г. Фехнера. Стивенс и его ученики обратились к «прямым» методам, при которых от испытуемого требуется непосредственная оценка ощущений относительно некоторого эталона. Он сформулировал так называемый степенный психофизический закон (в противоположность «логарифмическому» закону Вебера — Фехнера).

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Q: How to test if a substring from each line of File1 exists in File2 I have two files with following data
file1:
6100540301SD01        ON5330399520191104906781            2019110390678151053303995ACK          20191105
6100540301SD01        ON0403096420191104225695            2019110322569551004030964A            20191105
6005260301SD01        46460045792019110490678911059455    2019110490678951000755694BE3        1120191105
6005260301SD01        46460045792019110490679616020577    2019110490679651000764053BDJDEDH    1620191105

file2:
20191104
20191105
20191106

Since file1 is fixed width file, the string at character position 97 to 104 is date. I want to extract the string by position from 97 to 104 and check if this exists in file2. If it exists, I want to copy whole line to file3.If its not, I want to copy it to file4.
I have created C++ program but it is taking long time to process the file1 while is almost half million records. Therefore, if there is any awk/sed script that can be helpful, please share.

A: Turn the contents of file2 into a regular expression like 20191104|20191106|20191106. Then you can use grep to match it.
patterns=$(<file2)
# Replace newlines with |
pattern=${patterns//$'\n'/|}
# Put ^.{96} at the beginning so it matches starting at column 97
pattern="^.{96}($pattern)"
grep -E "$pattern" file1 > file3 # Lines that match
grep -v -E "$pattern" file1 > file4 # Lines that don't match

If running grep twice is too slow, you could use awk:
awk -v pat="$pattern" '$0 ~ pat { print >>"file3"; next} {print >>"file4"}'

A: awk to the rescue!
$ awk 'NR==FNR {dates[$0]; next}
               {print > (substr($0,97,104) in dates?"file3":"file4")}' file2 file1

A: This might work for you (GNU sed):
sed 's#.*#/^.\\{96\\}&/ba#' file2 | sed -nf - -e 'w file4' -e 'b;:a;w file3' file1

Create a script from file2 which writes each match to file3 and any remaining lines to file4.
The first invocation of sed passes its output to the second invocation of sed which in turn is supplemented with a couple of strings of commands inline. All matches are sent to the loop holder :a which writes them out to file3 any that are not matched, fall through to be written to file4.


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News for Faculty and Staff of the
A University-Sized Sale With Something for Everyone
The monthly Surplus Equipment Sale brings bargain hunters to the UCR campus
By Ross French on October 30, 2014
The Surplus Equipment warehouse on a recent sale day. Photo by Ross French
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — On the first Tuesday of each month, they come. Some faces are familiar, some are new, but they all line up in the UC Riverside Corporation Yard, standing in the late-morning light, waiting for the doors of the Surplus Warehouse to slide open.
For behind those doors is a menagerie of items that the University of California, Riverside no longer needs or wants. And on one day each month, for just a few hours, this unique collection of treasures is available for purchase by almost anyone at UCR's Surplus Equipment Sale.
"We have regulars who we see every month. People who work on campus, retirees, the general public," said Judy Hodge, surplus equipment assistant. "It's fun to see them and chat with them every month."
No one is quite sure how long the sale has been taking place, although it has certainly been longer than three decades. "I've been here 34 years, so I know it is at least that long," said Campus Storehouse Logistics Manager Dolores Cordova, who took over operations of the sale in 2010.
Most of the buyers are seeking a specific item. On this day, some earlybirds go directly to the desks and office chairs, trying them out for fit and feel, while others go to the computers and start checking them for functionality. A woman peruses the lost and found items, quickly purchasing a necklace, while a young man ponders purchasing a pair of sunglasses, trying them on before deciding they weren't the right look for him and putting them back down.
Clickers and calculators are among the lost and found items. Photo by Ross French
Looking across the room is like looking at a slice of UCR history. Desks, chairs and file cabinets, some perhaps dating back to the campus' earliest days; computers and other electronic equipment, maybe just a generation or two from being "state-of-the-art;" and even unclaimed lost and found items, including jewelry, electronic gadgets, books and clothing. Virtually any piece of equipment on the UCR campus has a chance of ending up at the surplus warehouse at the end of its useful life.
"Anything that departments don't want or need anymore, they send to us," Hodge said. "If it is in good shape, we'll set a price for it and put it up for sale."
The sale also contains lost and found items, which are held for three months to give their owners a chance to claim them. If they go unclaimed, they are put into the sale.
Ryan Charette coordinates the monthly sale for Equipment Management and evaluates most of the items that come through.
"It becomes pretty easy to see what has value and what does not," he said. "A lot of it is visual. For a chair, we'll look at it and see if it is stained, see if it rises. If it all works, we'll sell it, if not, we get rid of it."
He said that about 60 percent of surplus items are retained for sale. The rest is disposed of, or, in the case of scrap metal and e-waste, recycled. The sale makes a big difference in the campus' sustainability efforts. In the 2013-14 fiscal year, the campus resold between 450 and 500 units of furniture, diverting 33,850 pounds of furniture from landfill.
Cordova said that her staff sets item prices based upon their prices on eBay and other outlets. "If an object doesn't sell, we'll reduce it at the next sale, and so on, until it sells," she said.
Each month an email is sent out to the campus and to the regular customers listing what is available, and an updated list appears on the Materials Management web page. The majority of items listed on the site are around $100 or less, with file cabinets going for $15-$20, desks for $40-$50, computer monitors for $40-$45, but the site also lists some larger, unique specialty items. Recent eclectic listings include two 50- pound frames holding 16 panels of pure quartz glass for $500 and Faxitron RX-650compact cabinet X-ray irradiator for $18,000. Vehicles such as cars and work trucks are sold via public auction.
Candy McReynolds poses with her new bike. Photo by Ross French
On this sale day, the most popular items were bicycles, and several people made their way to the back of the fenced in storage yard to look at the collection of mountain bikes, beach cruisers and BMX-style racers. Some looked like they had just come from a store, while others showed neglect that comes with being abandoned for months on a campus bike rack, left behind by a now-departed student. Some still had locks and chains on them.
Like lost and found items, the bikes have been in storage for at least three months to give their owners the opportunity to claim them before entering the sale. Bikes with licenses are often reunited with owners, while bikes without licenses usually end here.
Candy McReynolds, an analyst in Anthropology/Sociology, was one of the big winners of this month's bike derby. She found the perfect weekend cruiser, complete with a basket on the front handlebars. The only drawback? The front spokes had a U-lock weaved through them.
"I didn't need anything extravagant, just something that would get me around to and from where I need to go," she said, as she waited for excess equipment staff member to appear with a bolt cutter to remove the lock.
Mark Hilado and Zach Diaz came away with a nice mountain bike for Hilado's father.
"I had heard about the bikes and definitely wanted to pick one up," Hilado said. "At 25 bucks each, it is a pretty good steal."
Zach Diaz (right) and Mark Hilado (left) pose with the bike they had purchased for Hilado's father. Photo by Ross French
He said that they had made at least four previous trips to the sale and had come away with a computer monitor, a desk, and a bunch of other knickknacks.
"Flash drives, clothes, we always walk away with something," Hilado said, adding that his strangest purchase was a Japanese comic book that featured Budda and Jesus Christ. "It was a nickel, so of course I bought it."
At 4 p.m., the doors shut and the sale closes. For the next four weeks or so the warehouse will only be open to savvy UCR employees who come, recharge form in hand, looking for equipment and furniture for their departments.
"Departments have the first choice. They can come in anytime throughout the month and see what we have and purchase it," Hodge said. "A lot of people don't know we are here, so we'd love to see more students, faculty, and staff come out and see what we have."
Dolores Cordova
E-mail: dolores.cordova@ucr.edu
Surplus Property website
Archived under: Inside UCR, auction, Candy McReynolds, dolores cordova, equipment management, judy hodge, press release, Ryan Charette, surplus equipment sale
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Dave Kalinchuk, Economic Development Officer with Rocky View County shared insights into Balzac area development during the May 2017 Balzac Business Community Association meeting. Dave reviewed the anticipated effects Calgary's changing business tax plan will have to businesses operating outside of Calgary's downtown core. The economic downturn resulted in an exodus of businesses operating out of Calgary's downtown center and a $4 billion drop in the downtown core's assessment. As a result, the City of Calgary shifted its tax base out of the downtown core to surrounding region and significantly increased business taxes for Calgary businesses. This year, the City of Calgary used a rainy day fund as a temporary relief to those businesses faces increases of two or three times the previous year's business tax. But now the rainy day fund has been used up, and those businesses will be required to pay their full assessment in 2018. It is expected that this will push businesses out of the City of Calgary into Rocky View County; where there is no business license system or business tax in place.


Both customers and drivers can sign up to become members. Once you have registered and been approved, you can login to the right.
check for available equipment, track shipments, get copies of their PODs, and more.
view driver settlements, check mileage, and members with multiple drivers can check and track the status of all their trucks.


From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's drama of the conflict between one man's ambition and the good of the state.
With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Julius Caesar in performance, takes a detailed look at specific productions, and recommends film versions.
Included in this edition are interviews with three leading directors - Lucy Bailey, David Farr and Edward Hall - providing an illuminating insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible.
Pages: 192 pages, 192 p.