West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio has announced that the City of West Palm Beach has adopted an open data policy as part of the City's larger commitment to transparency and collaboration with residents. The policy establishes a framework for proactively publishing municipal data and lays the groundwork for West Palm Beach to drive decision-making with municipal metrics.
The West Palm Beach data effort creates a new space for City decision makers to meet and review metrics and, also, enables conversation on the quality and value of City data. Not only will City data become more available for internal and external uses but also the information can be used in future performance analytics projects.
One recent success to make key city data more accessible to the public is the recently unveiled Code Violation application, which enables residents to see, at a glance, code violations on an interactive City map with details on violation length and frequency.
The City will be unveiling a dashboard of key performance metrics later this year and will ultimately release an open data portal to the public where users can access data in a downloadable format without having the necessity of submitting a public records request.
The open data effort is the result of the City's collaboration with partners on the What Works Cities (WWC) initiative, launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies and supported by experts at the Sunlight Foundation, the Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) at Johns Hopkins University and Results for America. By working with WWC experts, the City of West Palm Beach was able to incorporate leading national best practices into its policy.
"Passing an open data policy is an important step for the City of West Palm Beach toward enhancing and sustaining how the City shares city data with its residents," said WWC Executive Director Simone Brody.
And completing a first inventory of the City's available data sets—including key public safety data—and beginning an analysis to understand the quality of existing data and what still needs to be collected.
Construction on the City of West Palm Beach open data portal is now underway, and we look forward to making this valuable information resouce available soon!
The City of West Palm Beach Emergency Management team is watching the tropics, including Hurricane Irma, closely. Current hurricane activity in the Atlantic and the devastating hurricane in Houston serve as a reminder to be 'storm ready' this hurricane season.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. As a part of your storm preparedness plan, make sure that you have enough food and water for three days, and make sure that your hurricane kits are prepared.
City of West Palm Beach government offices will close Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Normally scheduled sanitation collection will be provided on Monday.
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Following up on a recommendation from the Gehl Public Realm Study, the City is conducting a pilot-project to restore Rosemary Avenue to its former glory as a Main Street connecting the Historic Northwest with downtown.
The City of West Palm Beach's team of code enforcement and chronic nuisance officers is working day and night to keep the City clean and beautiful. We introduce you to two of them as they patrol the City.
A new study shows millennials are fascinated by historic buildings and districts, and--with 5,000 historic buildings and 17 historic districts to choose from--West Palm Beach is a major relocation destination.
As the sun went down and the City of West Palm Beach celebrated the close of its always popular Summer in Paradise activities, the Waterfront was full of cheers from nonprofit supporters who showed up to bid on the temporary art installation, Aesop's Tables. The summer-long installation made its debut on June 1 and was sent off with much fanfare, as each table was auctioned off in support of a pre-assigned charity. In total, the City raised $11,550 for 25 local nonprofits, including Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Little Smiles and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, among others. As part of a crowd funding campaign, Aaron Wormus, local social media influencer and voice behind "A Guy on Clematis," purchased six large tables and one small table to be kept throughout the City.
A direct tie to Mayor Jeri Muoio's pledge declaring West Palm Beach as a City of Kindness, the storybook setting provided an opportunity for all to connect, explore local art, share their own stories and enjoy family-friendly activities on the West Palm Beach waterfront. Aesop's Tables was presented by the City of West Palm Beach Art in Public Places and celebrated the talents of 19 local artists. The tables featured depictions of "The Jay and the Peacock," "Tortoise and the Hare," "The Lion and the Mouse," and more.
Congrats WPB Mayor's Youth Council!
Members of the Mayor's Youth Council attended the Florida League of Cities Youth Council Workshop in Orlando. They joined other youth councils from across the state to discuss issues impacting their communities. We are happy to report that the City of West Palm Beach Mayor's Youth Council received the trophy for winning 2nd place in the Youth Council Community Service Contest. They organized a conservation and cleanup project at Grassy Waters Preserve of West Palm Beach, a remnant of the Everglades and the source of our City's drinking water. Congrats to the Mayor's Youth Council!!!
The West Palm Beach CRA invites Historic Northwest residents, business owners and community members to participate in the community budget meeting. The public can hear how their tax dollars are being spent in this district adjacent to downtown and make recommendations on projects for the CRA 2017-2018 budget.
Brightline has shared with the City that it intends to temporarily close grade crossings in West Palm Beach, so that crews working for All Aboard Florida can perform additional construction improvements from Monday, September 4, 7 a.m. through Thursday, September 7, 6 p.m.
Hibiscus Street and the Florida East Coast Railway.
Calling all landlords! The City of West Palm Beach Housing and Community Development Department invites you to attend an educational workshop on October 19, 2017 at 5:30pm at City Hall. If you own rental property in West Palm Beach, you can't afford to miss this FREE class!
And West Palm Beach Housing Authority.
For more information, please email landlordtraining@wpb.org or call (561)- 822-1250.
The Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Group and sub-committees are coordinated by the Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety's Division of Emergency Management. The LMS Working Group is comprised of county, municipal, private sector, and community partners, including the general public, that prepare and promote local strategies and projects to reduce long-term risks to life and property from natural, technological, and human caused disasters. The resulting pre and post disaster mitigation strategies and projects are supported by a variety of state and federal programs and funding sources, in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
Mitigation projects carried on the LMS Prioritized Project List (PPL) may be eligible for funding under a variety of programs, such as the Pre Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program, Public Assistance (PA), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program, and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The PPL is updated at least twice a year in anticipation of funding opportunities.
West Palm Beach residents are invited to share feedback and insights. To provide your input, please use this link: LMS 2020 Public Hazard Survey.
Kids can get help with their homework from certified teachers for FREE! Students in grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects in Kidspace, 3rd floor. Sponsored by the West Palm Beach Library Foundation. For more information, call 561-868-7703.
Teens can get help with their homework from certified teachers for FREE! Students in grades 6 – 12 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects in TeenSource, 2nd floor. Sponsored by the West Palm Beach Library Foundation. For more information, call 561-868-7703.
Through the use of music and movement, songs, rhymes, art and great books, your child will develop the essential skills needed for kindergarten readiness. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival.
For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
For kids ages 7 – 11. Learn kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps and add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into this fun class. Sponsored by the Quantum Foundation and the WPB Library Foundation. Sign up upon arrival. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Join us for a cooking class for elementary-aged kids in grades 3 – 5. Children will learn cooking basics during this fun and interactive class while engaging literacy, math and science skills. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Sponsored by a grant from the Quantum Foundation obtained by the WPB Library Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 to register.
Kids in grades 1 – 5 will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art expression. Listen to the book, Diego Rivera; His World and Ours by Duncan Tonatiuh. Then kids will create and paint in the style of Diego Rivera. Sign-up upon arrival. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information.
For ages 3-12. Families can join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and have fun making your very own piñata! All materials included. Sponsored by the FRIENDS of the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn how to cha cha with Grigol. Bring your dancing shoes. Sponsored by a grant from the Quantum Foundation obtained by the WPB Library Foundation. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Bring your mat and join Jan Bostic for Essentrics class. This class will increase flexibility and mobility for a healthy, toned, and pain-free body. Sponsored by a grant from the Quantum Foundation obtained by the WPB Library Foundation. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Join Dawn and learn how to dance Bollywood, Belly Dance and Hula. Sponsored by a grant from the Quantum Foundation obtained by the WPB Library Foundation. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
If you love music and have a guitar come jam in our group guitar class (regardless of skill level) with Musician Phill Fest. Bring your own guitar. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Artist Peggie Miller will teach you how to make beautiful, lasting ornaments and corsages from felt that can be enjoyed year after year. Open to all skill levels. Registration required. Registration begins Tuesday September 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Please call 561-868-7701 to register or for more information.
Trace the fascinating evolution of downtown West Palm Beach from its origins to the present in a presentation by prominent West Palm Beach-based architect, Rick Gonzalez. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
What happens to your work if you die suddenly? Join host, Mark Scheinbaum, Adjunct Professor FIU and Managing Director of Shearson Financial Services, and learn about your options. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Enjoy learning all about Cubism from local artist Norma Anne Chattin as you create your own cubism style portrait with acrylic paints. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn how to developing the ability to communicate peacefully and successfully across cultures with PBSC speech communication professor Shauna Ramos No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn from a lecture and live band about the important, fun and interesting events in rock music during 1974 from Jay Goldberg, local lecturer and host of theRock on Neon Show on Neon Music Radio.No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn how to grow beautiful roses year round with Debbie Coolidge, American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian and founder of Cool Roses. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Enjoy a photographic "tour" of our beautiful downtown with prominent West Palm Beach-based architect Rick Gonzalez. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn how to write stories from idea to publication with Professor Nicole Cassanetti, a writing instructor at FAU. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn about what motivates someone to leak sensitive information and see if they should be considered enemies or heroes by author Ronelle Delmont, a proclaimed researcher in the quest to uncover false theories. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
It's more than a spread. Try it as a sauce, a soup, a smoothie, pasta dressing, and even as a dessert! Sponsored by a grant from the Quantum Foundation obtained by the WPB Library Foundation. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Palm Beach County is a hotbed for independent music artists. Come listen to some original music by local up-and-coming rock bands. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn how to look for value in coins as you develop a collection. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn if the United Nations should be reorganized in order to be more efficient and effective in their efforts, presented by Dr. Irving Berkowitz, dean of academic affairs for the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth campus. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Day Hiking is the ultimate recreational activity. Come and learn how to enjoy this hobby in our local area, where to go and what you need. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Local artist Peggie Miller will show you how to add a personal touch to your gift giving with gift tags and greeting cards you create yourself. Open to all skill levels. Registration required. Registration begins Tuesday September 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Please call 561-868-7701 to register or for more information.
Join Colombian singer-songwriter and Latin Grammy nominee Paula Zuleta, along with folkloric dancers, for a night of Colombian folkloric, salsa and tropical music. Sponsored by the FRIENDS of the Mandel Public Library. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn about the network of severe storm spotters who observe weather conditions and alert the local National Weather Service office. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Join Cheryl Dunne of Success Dunne, a local business strategist and marketing advisor, and learn how to create a business marketing plan for your own business. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Join us for a live Latin music performance. Bring your dancing shoes because this band will make you want to get up and dance! Sponsored by the FRIENDS of the Mandel Public Library. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Come and see samples of currencies from the past and hear how and why some currencies become obsolete. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn about the beautiful architectural structures in Havana with prominent West Palm Beach-based and Cuban-American architect Rick Gonzalez. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Join Anne Fischer, MD, PhD, regional medical director of pediatric surgery at St. Mary's Hospital for an informative discussion on the signs and symptoms that parents should be aware of that may require medical attention. She will also discuss general guidelines on how to determine if the symptoms your child displays can result in a future surgical procedure. Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by a grant from the Quantum Foundation obtained by the WPB Library Foundation. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Join Holocaust survivor and licensed Florida psychologist Dr. Bert Diament to learn about the psychological forces involved in surviving life threatening situations. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn about the gear and the how-to's of backpacking in Palm Beach County including where to go and what you need. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Learn how to be a better leader. Completing all of the first four classes in the series leads to a "Leadership Certificate of Attendance." This Leadership Lunch and Learn Series is sponsored by the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Reservation Required. Please register for each class separately. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
A riveting untold story of the American Revolution with Professor Robert Watson, an award-winning author, professor at Lynn University, historian, and analyst for numerous media outlets. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
We will cover the five different parts of Medicare, and how to decide between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
*Note: The FREE ParkMe app can also be used to locate a parking space in West Palm Beach. For information: https://www.parkme.com/ This is not a City operated app.


Make YOU-Turn toward your passions and live the life you have always imagined!
Do you want to get clear on your next step in your life path? Are you finally ready to stop wishing things were different and move into action?
I am here for you if you are ready and committed to making the next step uncover or rediscover their unique gifts and passions and transform obstacles to opportunities so that you can create and live a truly fulfilling and magical life in service to your life purpose.
I am specially gifted in coaching leaders, lightworkers and enlightened entrepreneurs to maximize their potential. They also work with young adults, couples, and families in finding a direction in life and living passion-filled, meaningful lives.
Call 213 985 0516 or email me at latriaterranova@gmail.com to take a step forward living a passionate and purpose-driven life.
You will receive two 1.5 – 2 hour coaching sessions during which you will identify, clarify, prioritize, and evaluate the degree to which you are living your passions today. Additionally, we will identify markers that will provide evidence for each of your top five passions. Finally, we will identify key limiting beliefs that get in the way of living your passions. You will walk away with proven strategies on how to grow and live your passions beginning today! Sessions may be conducted in person or via telephone, Skype or Google Hangout.
You're unsure about the direction of your life. You aren't clear about what you want to do, and you find yourself in a holding pattern, not making progress on any front.
You know you're ready for something different – a new direction – but you aren't sure what that is.
You've been successful in a traditional sense. You have a steady, reliable job, a nice home and a car. But you still feel unfulfilled, and you're not sure why.
Create a vision board of your dreams.
Create action plans to align your life with your passions and to experience more joy, love and fulfillment in all areas of your life.
Learn Yoga Nidra and practice guided abundance meditations.
Get together with your friends and family and explore what matters most to each of you. We will work through the Passion Test process - identify, clarify, prioritize, and evaluate the degree to which you are living your passions today! We will introduce the concepts of markers and working with your limiting beliefs. Support one another in living your passions today! The host attends for free with a minimum of 6 participants ($79 per person, including the Passion Test book) and receives a 10% – 20 % discount on the Follow Up Coaching package! Call me to schedule a private passion party!
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Welcome to Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is a luxury spa and wellness centre set to open on Rotorua's lakefront in late 2019.
Situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa will deliver health and wellness experiences infused with authentic Te Arawa and Māori culture, to create a rejuvenating experience to remember and share.
With Māori culture at its heart, the development draws on the 650 year legacy of the local Maori tribe, Ngāti Whakaue's and Rotorua's famed spa heritage.
Its name, Wai Ariki or "chiefly waters", is a reminder of the origin of Rotorua's healing thermal waters, which have drawn visitors to the city for more than 130 years.
Wai Ariki's unique features combine with therapeutic mineral waters to deliver a world class bathing, spa and wellness facility that provides a place to relax, sustain and heal.
Developed by Pukeroa Oruawhata, in conjunction with acclaimed spa and wellness provider Belgravia Leisure, Wai Ariki will be necessary to visit, and leave a desire to return.
New luxury spa and wellness centre to open in Rotorua
The development of a new luxury spa and wellness centre on Rotorua's lakefront will reinforce Rotorua's position on the global stage as a spa and wellness destination, while creating new jobs and boosting the local economy by tens of millions of dollars a year.
Māori legends bring Wai Ariki Spa and Wellness to life
Highlighting the essence of Rotorua and its people, past and present, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has Te Arawa and Māori culture at its heart, with the 650-year history of Ngāti Whakaue and Rotorua's historical spa legacy forming an intrinsic part of its name and brand.
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Every school child of New Zealand learns at some point the story of how our country straddles the 'Ring of Fire', a complex web of tectonic plate movements which account for volcanic activity, and major earthquakes and thermal activity around the edges of the Pacific Ocean.
They are told that 30 km downward the Earth's mantle of superhot rock sometimes squeezes out giant bubbles, forming magma chambers. As the rising magma moves closer to the surface, it searches for cracks in the Earth's crust through which to escape or erupt.
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Jaguar XK140
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The Jaguar XK140 was a sports car manufactured by Jaguar between 1954 and 1957. Upgrades over its predecessor, the XK120, included better brakes, rack and pinion steering, and modern tube type shock absorbers instead of the older lever arm design. The name referred to its 140 mph (225 km/h) top speed. The XK140 continued to feature the famous Jaguar XK engine with the SE mods from the XK120 as standard, now delivering 10 extra hp up to 190 bhp (142 kW) at 5500 rpm. The special C-Type cylinder head was also carried through from the XK120 catalogue as an option, providing 210 bhp (157 kW) at 5750 rpm.
With the introduction of the XK140 in late 1954 (all sold as 1955 models), the primary visual change was the more substantial front and rear bumpers, with large overriders. Another new feature was the provision of modern flashing direction indicators, operated by a separate switch on the dash. The twin amber lights positioned above the front bumper helped to distinguish the XK140 - until XK120 owners started installing the same equipment.
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The front grill was the same size as the grill on the XK120, but was now a one piece cast unit with fewer, thicker vertical slats. Above the grill was the Jaguar mascot, and a chrome strip which extended back over the bonnet. This strip continued down the centre of the boot (trunk) lid, where it contained a red shield with the words 'Winner Le Mans 1951-3' inscribed in gold.
The interior was also more comfortable for taller occupants with the addition of 3 inches (76 mm) in length. This was achieved by moving the engine forward which allowed the firewall and dash location to be relocated as well. The new arrangement left no room for the XK120 battery compartment, and the single battery was now repositioned low down inside the wing on the inlet side, making it almost impossible to replace.
In 1956, the XK140 was the first Jaguar sports car to be offered with an automatic transmission. As with the XK120, the availability of wire wheels and dual exhausts were options although most cars imported into the United States had wire wheels. Cars with disc wheels continued to be offered with fender skirts (spats) closing the rear wheel arch. The XK140 was available in three body styles. A Roadster or OTS (Open Two Seater) which had a light canvas top assembly that when lowered fitted behind the seats and thus completely disappeared inside the body. The interior of the Roadster was very sparse with no wood embellishments, but with a leather dash. Just like the XK120 Roadster, the XK140 OTS or Roadster had removable canvas and plastic side curtains on light alloy doors. The DHC or Drop Head Coupe had a more substantial padded top that when lowered sat above and outside the body of the car, it also had a fixed windscreen (unlike the removable windscren of the OTS). The DHC also had roll up windows and a very elegant veneered dash, both of which featured on the FHC or Fixed Head Coupe as well. As a gesture to practicality, a jump seat was added to both coupe models.
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XK 140 3.4 1954-1957 3442 cc DOHC Straight-6 83 mm x 106 mm Double SU H6 190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS) @ 5500 rpm
XK 140 3.4 SE (C-Type Head)("MC" in USA) 1954-1957 3442 cc DOHC Straight-6 83 mm x 106 mm Double SU H8 210 bhp (157 kW; 213 PS) @ 5750 rpm
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This was the automobile driven by the character Sebastian Valmont, played by Ryan Phillippe in the 1999 hit film, Cruel Intentions.
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Why should marijuana be legalized? Well, before that question can be answered another question needs to be asked and answered first. How and why did marijuana and hemp become illegal? That question from the research that I have undertaken since high school has provided me with varying reasons for the prohibition of marijuana and hemp.
From my understanding, the laws that were enacted which later led Congress to make marijuana and hemp illegal occurred for different reasons and in different parts of the country. To further understand the laws that led to the "Prohibition," a history of this country and the attitudes of its citizens towards people of different ethnic groups from the "ruling class/majority" needs to be understood.
The first criminal law that was enacted against marijuana came in August 1915. For those who remember their US History (probably not many), the citizens who had the biggest impact on society and its laws during that time period were the Mormons, a religious group, who settled in the area during the 1840's. So what was the reason that the Mormons enacted what became known as the first criminal law against marijuana? The Mormons felt that it was contrary to their religion, so it's use was outlawed and because of the influence the Mormons had at the time, the state legislature convened in October 1915 and passed all of the Mormon's religious prohibitions as criminal law.
marijuana cigarette and he thinks he is in the bullring at Barcelona."
You may be thinking now, big deal, that was then and that was in Texas, however, that was not the only place that ignorance played a role in the prohibition of marijuana.
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Ticked off at these left-wing men who talk over women
posted by pissedwitch in GenderCritical
I am so fucking pissed off at these "left wing" men who don't even take a second to consider whether they are right before talking over women on this issue.
https://twitter.com/EoinHiggins_/status/1456652542658678790
This guy, Eoin Higgins, was the main person on twitter who disseminated the false narrative that the WiSpa incident was a transphobic hoax. That narrative was later picked up by Salon, The Guardian, and other media outlets, but Higgins was the one who spread that lie first and most widely.
If that weren't bad enough, Higgins was also the main person on twitter who spread the narrative that the Guardian (which blatantly LIED about the WiSpa facts numerous times) was in fact "transphobic" and had engaged in "censorship" for editing the Judith Butler interview they did last month. For those who don't remember, the author of the interview with Butler, Jules Gleeson, originally had a question to Butler about the 'transphobic hoax' at the WiSpa. It was in response to this question with its flawed premise that Butler compared GCs to fascists. Right after the Butler interview came out, an arrest was made in the WiSpa case, and so the Guardian contacted Gleeson about editing the original question to reflect the actual facts in the WiSpa case, rather than spreading a debunked lie. Gleeson refused to edit the question or add a note reflecting the fact that the WiSpa case was NOT a hoax, so the Guardian had no choice but to remove both the question and the answer from Butler. (A decision that many GCs in fact opposed, because they wanted the world to see how insane Butler's comments were.) But Higgins and others immediately pointed to this editorial decision as "transphobic censorship," even though Gleeson was the one who opted against a correction to the facts -- probably because Gleeson (a TIM) didn't want people knowing about the very inconvenient WiSpa case. Higgins was the one who published an interview with Gleeson making the allegation that the Guardian's editorial decision to remove the question and answer was rooted in "transphobia."
Now, Higgins is playing the victim because the Guardian has demanded he retract claims that "transphobes" are the "dominant faction" in the leadership of the Guardian newsroom.
Seriously, fuck this fucking guy. This man is such a misogynist that he has managed to get deep in the weeds of this issue without ever considering the positions of any actual female people besides Judith Butler, and has no compunctions about spreading misinformation, covering up for a sexual predator, and slandering actual journalists.
As a left-wing woman, I'm flaming mad and I plan to email him and tell him why. Helpfully, his email is right in his twitter bio if you want to join me.
I am so fucking pissed off at these "left wing" men who don't even take a second to consider whether they are right before talking over women on this issue. https://twitter.com/EoinHiggins_/status/1456652542658678790 This guy, Eoin Higgins, was the **main person** on twitter who disseminated the false narrative that the WiSpa incident was a transphobic hoax. That narrative was later picked up by Salon, The Guardian, and other media outlets, but Higgins was the one who spread that lie first and most widely. If that weren't bad enough, Higgins was also the main person on twitter who spread the narrative that the Guardian (which blatantly LIED about the WiSpa facts numerous times) was in fact "transphobic" and had engaged in "censorship" for editing the Judith Butler interview they did last month. For those who don't remember, the author of the interview with Butler, Jules Gleeson, originally had a question to Butler about the 'transphobic hoax' at the WiSpa. It was in response to this question with its flawed premise that Butler compared GCs to fascists. Right after the Butler interview came out, an arrest was made in the WiSpa case, and so the Guardian contacted Gleeson about editing the original question to reflect the actual facts in the WiSpa case, rather than spreading a debunked lie. Gleeson refused to edit the question or add a note reflecting the fact that the WiSpa case was NOT a hoax, so the Guardian had no choice but to remove both the question and the answer from Butler. (A decision that many GCs in fact opposed, because they wanted the world to see how insane Butler's comments were.) But Higgins and others immediately pointed to this editorial decision as "transphobic censorship," even though Gleeson was the one who opted against a correction to the facts -- probably because Gleeson (a TIM) didn't want people knowing about the very inconvenient WiSpa case. Higgins was the one who published an interview with Gleeson making the allegation that the Guardian's editorial decision to remove the question and answer was rooted in "transphobia." Now, Higgins is playing the victim because the Guardian has demanded he retract claims that "transphobes" are the "dominant faction" in the leadership of the Guardian newsroom. Seriously, fuck this fucking guy. This man is such a misogynist that he has managed to get deep in the weeds of this issue without ever considering the positions of any actual female people besides Judith Butler, and has no compunctions about spreading misinformation, covering up for a sexual predator, and slandering actual journalists. As a left-wing woman, I'm flaming mad and I plan to email him and tell him why. Helpfully, his email is right in his twitter bio if you want to join me.
[–] Only_Women_Are_Women 30 points
Left, right, center, non-political, ALL MEN talk over women (with the rare little mousy guy who won't say boo, which is its own kind of annoying, but....)
This dude, however -- what is his OBSESSION with defending male sexual fetish?
No normal man makes an effort to defend transvestite sexual fetishes.
A regular guy might say "so what if guys watch porn? Strip clubs are no big deal. Prostitutes provide a service!" and show they couldn't care less about women and haven't thought it through AT ALL. (But as soon as he sees the unhappy look on the face of the woman he's interested in, he will back pedal. "Oh I mean...some guys like strip clubs, but not me....")
But a regular guy does NOT create his own Substack to go on and on and ON about "evil" women who are "anti-trans." They just don't.
In fact, regular men do NOT defend "trans" at all. They defend things THEY like (naked women, sex, porn) but NOT other men's masturbation habits.
These Wokebros are deep DEEP in the cult. They pretend they are on the "Left" but it's like the way AGP pretend they are "LGB" -- the Left already existed, was large, powerful, well-funded, well-organized, so the Woke Cultists just attached themselves like the parasites they are.
The Left needs to DENOUNCE the Woke Cult, same as LGB needs to denounce the T.
Left, right, center, non-political, ALL MEN talk over women (with the rare little mousy guy who won't say boo, which is its own kind of annoying, but....) This dude, however -- what is his OBSESSION with defending male sexual fetish? No normal man makes an effort to defend transvestite sexual fetishes. A regular guy might say "so what if guys watch porn? Strip clubs are no big deal. Prostitutes provide a service!" and show they couldn't care less about women and haven't thought it through AT ALL. (But as soon as he sees the unhappy look on the face of the woman he's interested in, he will back pedal. "Oh I mean...some guys like strip clubs, but not me....") But a regular guy does NOT create his own Substack to go on and on and ON about "evil" women who are "anti-trans." They just don't. In fact, regular men do NOT defend "trans" at all. They defend things THEY like (naked women, sex, porn) but NOT other men's masturbation habits. These Wokebros are deep DEEP in the cult. They pretend they are on the "Left" but it's like the way AGP pretend they are "LGB" -- the Left already existed, was large, powerful, well-funded, well-organized, so the Woke Cultists just attached themselves like the parasites they are. The Left needs to DENOUNCE the Woke Cult, same as LGB needs to denounce the T.
[–] pissedwitch [OP] 10 points
Great points. I think with Eoin it's worth noting that this is not the only issue he writes about. It seems like he jumped on this issue with zero thought or curiosity or learning about the raging debate on it in the UK, and saw that writing about it was a great way to get clicks and Owen Jones retweets. And a lot of men in the media care more about retweets than they do about women.
[–] Future Is Female 3 points
That sounds about right. My first thought reading the linked tweets was that he's just loving the attention.
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The Fevered Imagination of Campus Watch's Critics
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In "The Israel Boycott Is Working—to Prevent Peace" (The Chronicle Review, October 20, 2014), Michael Zakim of Tel Aviv University smears Campus Watch, a project of the Middle East Forum that critiques Middle East studies with an aim to improving them. In attacking Israeli critics of Israeli universities, he writes:
Groups that are openly supported by neoconservative and fundamentalist Christian organizations from abroad have been pursuing a neo-McCarthyite program, inspired by such American-born efforts as Campus Watch, of intimidation and surveillance against university faculty members suspected of what they describe as politically subversive behavior.
Such hackneyed clichés grossly misrepresent what Campus Watch does and what it is capable of doing. Unlike the efforts of Sen. Joseph McCarthy over sixty years ago, Campus Watch neither possesses nor seeks the ability to silence or persecute anyone. Only in the fevered imaginations of some professors do rigorous critiques by external groups equate with federal action supported by the full weight of the state.
Nor does Campus Watch engage in "intimidation and surveillance" of faculty suspected of "politically subversive behavior." Campus Watch critiques tendentious, biased, and politicized scholarship through research-based articles and reports on public lectures. We also invite comments from students, whose freedom to discuss their classes trumps some members of the professoriate's insistence that they (alone among the professions) be spared criticism from all quarters.
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We developed a mechanical concept where we "pre-cooled and filtered" the outside air to the buildings.in essence, we "wrung out the moisture and sand" before the raw outside air was treated by the Air handling units serving the facilities. This "pre-treatment' successfully stabilized the supply airflow serving the occupants of the facility.
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Every how many km should the petrol Mini One be serviced?
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The coupon of the petrol Mini One must be carried out following what is indicated in the use and maintenance manual of the car: for this model it is advisable to perform it every 20,000 km travelled.
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A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert.
The story goes that an ornamental Japanese sword fell off the wall in Gilbert's study and inspired him to think up a Japanese plot for his next collaboration with Sullivan.
And inspired he surely was – this evergreen work is stuffed full of lovely tunes, witty lines and unforgettable characters and has been a staple of professional and amateur musical groups since it was written in 1885.
A strong cast of principals and chorus under musical director Sam Baker will take the stage in a witty production by Hilary Marshall and Catherine Payne, for the delight of audiences all over the county.


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Q: Ext JS 4: Custom object property value based on condition I'm trying to create custom property values (based on a condition of a function) for my Ext objects, instead of specifying just a value.
Example 1:
old code (working)
        this.buttons = [
            {
                text: 'Save',

new code (not working)
        this.buttons = [
            {
                text: function() {
                    return 'Save X';
                },

Example 2:
old code (working)
                    }, {
                        width: 270,
                        labelAlign: 'right',
                        xtype: 'textfield',
                        name: 'user_id',
                        fieldLabel: 'User ID',
                        hidden: true
                    }]

new code (not working)
                    }, {
                        width: 270,
                        labelAlign: 'right',
                        xtype: 'textfield',
                        name: 'user_id',
                        fieldLabel: 'User ID',
                        hidden: function() { return true; }
                    }]

Example 3:
Ignore entire textfield object (lazy instance) completely based on a condition:
                    }, {
                        width: 270,
                        labelAlign: 'right',
                        xtype: 'textfield',
                        name: 'employee_number',
                        fieldLabel: 'Employee Number'
                    }]

A: You simply can't do it this way. It is not possible to replace a type with a function. In your case you assign a function reference to a variable which is expected to be boolean, same for the string.
Solution A.
You should consider to write yourself a field factory. Within that factory you can then execute any function before assigning configs. (Sort of same then B but can be used to reduce function calls)
Solution B.
Use a function reference itself. This one should then get executed. (spare the requirement of class extension and is over that reuseable)
 // The data store containing the list of states
var states = Ext.create('Ext.data.Store', {
    fields: ['abbr', 'name'],
    data : [
        {"abbr":"AL", "name":"Alabama"},
        {"abbr":"AK", "name":"Alaska"},
        {"abbr":"AZ", "name":"Arizona"}
        //...
    ]
});
Ext.namespace('my.util.helper');
my.util.helper.decideHide = function() { return true; }

// Create the combo box, attached to the states data store
Ext.create('Ext.container.Container', {
    renderTo: Ext.getBody(),
    items: [{
       xtype: 'combo',
       fieldLabel: 'Choose State',
       store: states,
       queryMode: 'local',
       displayField: 'name',
       valueField: 'abbr',
       test: my.util.helper.decideHide(),
       listeners: {
           afterrender: function(n) {
               alert(n.test);
           }
        }
    }]
});

Solution C.
And the solution I use most in such cases are simplified if else statements
// ... // more code
{
    text: myCondition ? 'Text A' : 'Text B',
    // more code
}
// ... // more code

A: Yeah that is not going to work, some Ext configs take a function that will be evaluated but most of them don't.  Instead of creating anonymous functions and not invoking them I would do something like this:
Ext.define('UserPanel', {
    extend : 'Ext.panel.Panel',
    initComponent : function() {

        this.items = [{
            xtype : 'button',
            text : this._getSaveButtonText()
        }, {
            width : 270,
            labelAlign : 'right',
            xtype : 'textfield',
            name : 'user_id',
            fieldLabel : 'User ID',
            hidden : this._isUserIdHidden()
        }]
        this.callParent();
    },

    _getSaveButtonText : function() {
        return 'Save';
    },

    _isUserIdHidden : function() {
        return true;
    }
});

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RE: The tariff classification of closet lights from Hong Kong.
In your letter dated April 9, 1991, on behalf of your client, Builders Square, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise at issue is metal and plastic battery- operated closet lights which are stated to be designed for use in both the home and the office.
The applicable subheading for the metal closet lights will be 9405.10.60, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for lamps and light fittings...not elsewhere specified or includ- ed...other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings...of base metal: other. The rate of duty will be 7.6 percent ad valorem.
The appropriate subheading for the plastic closet lights will be 9405.10.80, HTS, which provides for lamps and light fittings...other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings...other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 percent ad valorem.


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Could Nokia Be Done With Handsets?
By Edwin Kee, on 11/14/2014 10:35 PST
While it is said that all good things must come to an end, however, there is also a rather sad ring to that truth when it happens. Take Nokia for instance – this Finnish telecommunications giant that was acquired by Microsoft look set to hang up (pun intended) on their phone business after all these years. Nokia's CEP, Rajeev Suri, shared, "We are not looking to a direct consumer return to handsets per se."
Words from the proverbial horse's mouth itself. However, just like how all dark clouds do come with a silver lining, it is not were his actual words. Still, there is a silver lining, and it is that there is an extremely high interest in licensing the brand, so there is a very real possibility that Nokia might make a "return to the consumer world" according to Suri.
Of course, the return to the consumer world might refer to phones, or perhaps other devices and even services – we would not know. What we do know at the moment is this – it does not look as though they are going to roll out Android-powered handsets anytime now. Apart from that, we also discovered that Nokia does not intend their HERE brand of navigation software to compete with Google Maps directly, but will look to third-party licensees such as Amazon, Microsoft or Yahoo to continue. Good luck in trying to change the perception of people concerning HERE not being a direct rival of Google Maps!
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People moving in and out of photographs used to be reserved for the world of Harry Potter. But now computer scientists at the University of Washington have brought that magic to real life.
Pablo Picasso's "Untitled" (1939) steps out of the frame.University of Washington
Their algorithm, Photo Wake-Up, can take a person from a 2D photo or a work of art and make them run, walk or jump out of the frame. The system also allows users to view the animation in three dimensions using augmented reality tools. The researchers will be presenting their results June 19 at the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition in Long Beach, California. This research first attracted media attention when it was posted in preprint form in December on ArXiv.
"This is a very hard fundamental problem in computer vision," said co-author Ira Kemelmacher-Shlizerman, an associate professor at the UW's Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. "The big challenge here is that the input is only from a single camera position, so part of the person is invisible. Our work combines technical advancement on an open problem in the field with artistic creative visualization."
Previously, researchers thought it would be impossible to animate a person running out of a single photo.
"There is some previous work that tries to create a 3D character using multiple viewpoints," said co-author Brian Curless, a professor in the Allen School. "But you still couldn't bring someone to life and have them run out of a scene, and you couldn't bring AR into it. It was really surprising that we could get some compelling results with using just one photo."
The applications of Photo Wake-Up are numerous, the team says. The researchers envision this could lead to a new way for gamers to create avatars that actually look like them, a method for visitors to interact with paintings in an art museum — say sitting down to have tea with Mona Lisa — or something that lets children to bring their drawings to life. Examples in the research paper include animating the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry to run off the court, Paul McCartney to leap off the cover of the "Help!" album and Matisse's "Icarus" (1944) to leave his frame.
Matisse's "Icarus" (1944)University of Washington
To make the magic a reality, Photo Wake-Up starts by identifying a person in an image and making a mask of the body's outline. From there, it matches a 3D template to the subject's body position. Then the algorithm does something surprising: In order to warp the template so that it actually looks like the person in the photo, it projects the 3D person back into 2D.
"It's very hard to manipulate in 3D precisely," said co-author Chung-Yi Weng, a doctoral student in the Allen School. "Maybe you can do it roughly, but any error will be obvious when you animate the character. So we have to find a way to handle things perfectly, and it's easier to do this in 2D."
Photo Wake-Up stores 3D information for each pixel: its distance from the camera or artist and how a person's joints are connected together. Once the template has been warped to match the person's shape, the algorithm pastes on the texture — the colors from the image. It also generates the back of the person by using information from the image and the 3D template. Then the tool stitches the two sides together to make a 3D person who will be able to turn around.
Stephen Curry runs off the court.University of Washington
Once the 3D character is ready to run, the algorithm needs to set up the background so that the character doesn't leave a blank space behind. Photo Wake-Up fills in the hole behind the person by borrowing information from other parts of the image.
See related stories from Digital Trends, Gizmodo and GeekWire.
Right now Photo Wake-Up works best with images of people facing forward, and can animate both artistic creations and photographs of real people. The algorithm can also handle some photos where people's arms are blocking part of their bodies, but it is not yet capable of animating people who have their legs crossed or who are blocking large parts of themselves.
"Photo Wake-Up is a new way to interact with photos," Weng said. "It can't do everything yet, but this is just the beginning."
Photo Wake-up also allows users to view the animation in three dimensions using augmented reality tools.University of Washington
This research was funded by the National Science Foundation, UW Animation Research, UW Reality Lab, Facebook, Huawei and Google.
For more information, contact Weng at chungyi@cs.washington.edu, Kemelmacher-Shlizerman at kemelmi@cs.washington.edu or Curless at curless@cs.washington.edu.
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ScotWind developers commit £900K to expand UHI's STEM engagement programme
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today that a University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) initiative which promotes careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has received a £900,000 funding boost from the offshore wind industry.
Primary school children across the north of Scotland will enjoy enhanced lessons thanks to an expansion of UHI's STEM outreach programme, funded by four offshore wind project developers.
Over the last six years, UHI has delivered a STEM outreach programme to early years settings and primary schools across the Highland Council area, providing materials and training to teachers to build their confidence and knowledge in subjects they may not be familiar with. This included the creation of 'Lend a Lab' boxes, which contain themed, age-specific content and lesson plans to support teachers in delivering STEM topics in an engaging way.
UHI will now be able to extend its outreach programme to schools in Orkney, the Western Isles, Shetland, Argyll and Bute, Moray and Perthshire local authority areas. The development has been made possible thanks to £900,000 of funding led by the West of Orkney Windfarm, a joint venture comprising Corio Generation, TotalEnergies and RIDG, alongside Floating Energy Allyance and their Buchan Offshore Wind project, Thistle Wind Partners and Ossian, a joint venture project led by SSER, Marubeni and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
The expansion will be supported through the employment of eight part-time and two full-time STEM coordinators. The full-time roles will be located in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney thanks to additional, targeted support from the West of Orkney Windfarm.
During the three-year programme, the STEM coordinators will work with UHI partners, schools and teachers to deliver lesson plans and equipment, including 'Lend a Lab' boxes, to support a range of topics, all aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence. They will also work with other agencies involved in STEM outreach to consider local needs and seek new partners and additional funding to ensure the STEM development programme can be sustainable over the longer term.
The initiative is the first co-funded project to be announced following the launch of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council's collaborative framework charter in May, where ScotWind developers committed to working together for the benefit of Scotland as a whole. It is also the first project to be supported under UHI's new sustainability fund, which is being established to help accelerate the region's transition to a green and sustainable economy.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the initiative during the opening address at the Scottish Renewables Offshore Wind Conference in Glasgow. She said:
"The Scottish Government's draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, published earlier this month, sets out a very clear vision to capitalise on the enormous opportunities that a net zero energy system offers the industry, our economy and our climate.
"With ambitions to nearly double the renewable electricity generation capacity currently in operation while investing billions of pounds across the Scottish Supply chain, ScotWind represents a massive step forward in delivering this vision.
"A programme as transformational as ScotWind has the potential to realise even wider benefits, and I welcome this partnership between UHI and key ScotWind partners to expand STEM education across the north of Scotland, helping the next generation of our energy workforce develop the skills they need to embrace our net zero future."
Alison Wilson, Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement at UHI, said: "This is the largest package of corporate giving we have received and UHI is hugely grateful to these developers for their considerable support. The ScotWind development provides fantastic possibilities for young people in our region to contribute to the green economy. We want to make sure that every young person, across all of our communities has the chance to be inspired by these opportunities, to be able to pursue their studies and to develop skills to achieve careers in the sector. Industry and academia working together like this can make a difference to the region and the choices available to our young people now and in the future."
Stephen Kerr, Project Director at West of Orkney Windfarm, the lead developer in the initiative, said: "It's vital that we invest in the next generation. Offshore wind offers the prospect of rewarding careers for children in primary school today. By supporting this programme, we hope as many of these jobs as possible are secured by young people who live in the communities in which we operate.
"We're particularly delighted to be funding directly the two full-time positions in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney as part of our overall contribution. Our sponsorship is an important first step in a wider multi-million pound project-level investment initiative which the West of Orkney Windfarm, supported by its shareholders, TotalEnergies, Corio Generation and RIDG, has committed to support skills development and the offshore wind supply chain."
David Willson, Senior Project Manager of Ossian, said: "The future workforce is crucial to realising the goals we have for net zero but also ensuring pupils have the choice to learn about STEM along with industry contact. Ossian's continued collaboration with UHI and fellow ScotWind projects will support the expansion of the STEM programme which will help build skills across the Highlands and Islands region and create the future workforce in Offshore Wind.
"The support for the STEM programme is the first initiative under Ossian's broader Memorandum of Understanding with UHI, ensuring that education and industry are aligned and work together to shine a light on the opportunities that exist within this innovative sector in the years ahead."
Ian Taylor, Project Director, Thistle Wind Partners, said: "By the end of this decade, we will see a truly epic scale of renewables infrastructure arising in the seabed around Scotland. This is an engineering odyssey for all of us as we commission the next generation of turbines and solve many STEM challenges along the way. We want to share that excitement and knowledge with local communities – inspiring young people with the conviction that they can be part of this energy revolution. This drive goes hand in hand with our outreach to the existing supply chain, supporting the transition to renewables for those who are mid-career."
Alasdair MacLeod, Project Director of Buchan Offshore Wind, said: "The delivery of the ScotWind projects and the wider net zero goal will rely on increased levels of STEM qualification in the workforce. Although that is a challenge, it is also an opportunity for those coming through education to see a future in a STEM career in Scotland. The UHI STEM outreach programme aligns with our aim of supporting skills development and increasing awareness of the career opportunities associated with offshore wind and we are delighted to support UHI in its delivery of the scheme."