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This is the second consecutive year that Miller, through the Andrew Miller Foundation (AMF), has provided financial support to Alamo-based Moment by Moment, which sends volunteer professional photographers into hospitals and outpatient facilities to take pictures of families with terminally ill children. After their free photo session, families receive a flash drive containing the resulting full-resolution images, as well as a gift card to print and frame their pictures.
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Phil Mickelson grabbed a share of the lead with Bill Haas at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday.
Tiger Woods admitted he could not force his way into contention for the Farmers Insurance Open title as Phil Mickelson grabbed a share of the lead with Bill Haas at Torrey Pines.
Mickelson is on course for victory but Woods' chances have faded after contrasting third rounds in California.
Mickelson made one birdie on the par fives but still shot a four-under round of 68 on the South Course to tie with Haas going into Sunday's final round.
Mickelson has not won at Torrey Pines since 2001 but will look to make it his fourth victory on Sunday.
That was after Haas slipped back with a 71 which included missing a four-foot par putt on the par-five 18th.
Woods dropped out of contention and lies eight shots off the lead as careless mistakes saw him shoot a two-over round of 74.
That ended his streak of 21 rounds of par or better on the South Course as his run of fine from at Torrey Pines came to an end.
Woods said: "I didn't swing the club very well at all. Didn't feel comfortable, as I said, until 16. By then it's too late and the damage had already been done."
In only his third competitive round of the year Woods found he had too much ground to make up on the field.
"It's always easy to do it at home on the range," he said.
"Then you have to do it on the golf course at home, and then once you're able do it there, now you have to do it out here.
"Then once you do it out here, you have to do it in contention," Woods said in comments reported on the PGA website, www.pgatour.com.
"Then once you do it in contention, you have to do it in major championships. And then you have to do it on the back nine of a major and be successful.
"So it it's a process, a building process. I've been through it before, and I hit some good shots out there, unfortunately, I hit way too many bad ones."
But while it was bad news for Woods there was some good news for Hunter Mahan.
Mahan played his way into Sunday's final group when he rolled in a four-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole.
Mahan hit a round of 69 and moved to 11 under for the tournament, trailing Haas and Mickelson by one shot.
Mahan is tied with Bubba Watson, who also eagled the 18th.
With Mickelson and Haas on 12 under and Mahan and Watson a shot back, Anthony Kim lies fifth on his own on 10 under par.
Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson is seven under, fellow countryman Richard S Johnson is four under along with England's Brian Davis.
England's Justin Rose is two under and Sweden's Carl Pettersson three over.

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Welcome to Joseph Robert Clewley's new missing-person Web site.
Joe's old Web site will remain on the Net, but it will no longer be updated.
The design, maintenance, and hosting of this Web site are provided as a free, public service of Michigan Backcountry Search and Rescue (MiBSAR) of Marquette, Michigan.
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Great Lakes-area atlas map of search area.
Click here or on map for high-resolution imagery.
State of Michigan Road Map of search area. Click here or on map for high-resolution imagery.
Chippewa County map of search area. Click here or on map for high-resolution imagery.
USGS 1:24,000 quadrangle topographic map of search area. Click here or on map for high-resolution imagery.
Orthophoto (satellite/aerial) quadrangle of search area. Click here or on map for high-resolution imagery.
Official "Exploring Tahquamenon Falls State Park" map. Click here or map for high-resolution imagery.
Joseph Robert Clewley—a 73-year-old white male from the Higgins Lake area in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan—has not been seen since Sunday, July 13, 2008.
His vehicle was found parked along the north side of the Tahqua Trail at the trailhead for the North Country Trail (NCT) in the western portion of Tahquamenon Falls State Park, which straddles Luce and Chippewa counties in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Joe, who was staying at his log cabin along the north bank of the Tahquamenon River, is thought to have gone for a walk along the North Country Trail (NCT) with his dog Chip, something he enjoyed doing almost every day.
The Tahquamenon Falls State Park area surrounding Joe's log cabin offered him almost unlimited hiking opportunities—whether along the NCT or cross-country through the bush—much of it through largely unspoiled wilderness.
Part of the much larger, one-million-acre-plus Lake Superior State Forest, he thoroughly enjoyed the solitude of the area as well as its many wildlife-viewing opportunities.
After hiking to one of his favorite areas, he'd often sit on stump, sometimes for hours, watching sandhill cranes, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, wolves, bear, or his favorite—moose.
Shortly after Joe Clewley went missing, the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office launched what would become the largest search-and-rescue manhunt in the county's history.
Over the course of the first couple weeks of the county's search-and-rescue operation, dozens of searchers have spent countless hours searching the bush for Joe and his dog Chip.
Searchers on foot—ground pounders—were assisted by tracking dogs, cadaver dogs, fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, vehicles, ATVs, watercraft, etc.
While the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office has officially called off the search-and-operation, deputies and detectives continue to investigate the disappearance of Joe Clewley, calling in assets as new leads turn up.
Joe's family and friends continue to search for him when they visit the Clewley Family cabin.
Michigan Backcountry Search and Rescue (MiBSAR) also continues to conduct search-and-rescue operations in Joe's Country, a challenging swath of bush encompassing some 10,000 acres of pine-studded ridges and wet, swampy lowlands.
I stood and looked as far as I could to where it bent in the undergrowth.
there had worn them really about the same.
Joe's van—a 1992, 5-door, silver,Oldsmobile Silhouette van with Michigan license plates—was found parked along the north side of Tahqua Trail in Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
The van was located in the parking area adjacent to the rustic, undeveloped trailhead for the North Country Trail (NCT)—a National Scenic Trail—about 5.1 miles west of M-123. This trailhead is located on opposite side of the Tahqua Trail from north bank of the north bank of the Tahquamenon River, which is part of the Lake Superior watershed.
Sheriff's investigators believe Joe, accompanied by his faithful dog Chip, went for a hike along the North Country Trail, most likely about midmorning on Sunday, July 13, 2008, a sunny, warm, humid day.
to direct the traveler's journey.
Joe's 9-year-old dog Chip was a black-and-white chow-springer mix. He had a black tongue and a curly tail.
Chip weighed 45 pounds, stood 21 inches tall, and was 38 inches long. A male, his fur was 1.5 to 2 inches in length.
Chip would have been wearing a silver choker-chain collar without a license. Joe reportedly did not use a leash in the bush with Chip.
Chip's bark was shrill and piercing, and he reportedly answered to the name Chip. According to Joe's family, Chip was so loyal that he would not have left Joe's side.
Update: Joe's dog Chip was found outside the Clewley Family log cabin about 2:00 a.m. on August 1, 2008. He appeared to be in good condition—healthy and clean—despite his 20-day ordeal. He was a little thin though, having lost perhaps 20 percent of his body weight.
Chip is now being cared for by a member of the Clewley Family.
but I've been mighty perplexed for two or three days runnin'.
At the time Joe went missing, he had been staying at his small, two-room, circa-1920s log cabin, historically referred to as the Chippewa Hunting Post.
The Clewley Family cabin is situated south-southwest of Paradise in Chippewa County's Whitefish Township, a small village of some 450 residents located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Visitors to Joe's well-kept cabin perched atop the north bank of the Tahquamenon River can't escape the feeling of stepping back in time.
A small, simple, wooden Welcome to the River placard greets those who visit the timeless Chippewa Hunting Post.
Inside the main front room, which overlooks the Tahquamenon River, are simple gas lights and an old, wood-fired, cookstove.
No noisy generators, electric lights, or solar panels.
No running water either as Joe preferred the regular task of collecting his from a nearby bubbling spring.
in order to be perfectly happy.
As one watches the Tahquamenon River slowly pass by through one of the cabin's front windows, a small wooden sign sums up life at the Chippewa Hunting Post—Silence spoken here.
In addition to spending his summers at the Chippewa Hunting Post, hiking throughout Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and watching wildlife, Joe also enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, bird hunting, and white-tailed deer hunting.
but out of doors, nature is company enough for me.
Joe and his wife Loraine spent most of spent most of their winters in Panama City, Florida.
The trail has taught me much.
I know now the varied voices of the coyote—the wizard of the mesa.
I know the solemn call of herons and the mocking cry of the loon.
and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees.
and the troubled thinking of our modern day.
my cares fall from me—I am happy.
Those lucky enough to have been acquainted with Joe Clewley most likely knew him to be a kind, gentle man.
According to one of his nephews, Joe would have given you the shirt off his back, even if he'd just met you.
...Joe is my Uncle. I want to thank you for the time and effort you are putting into finding him. If you had known him, you would have loved him like we do.....loved his family, great sense of humor, and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Thanks again.
Joe Clewley was born in 1934 in Lansing, Michigan, where he and his three siblings attended elementary school and high school. He studied electrical design at Lansing Community College.
During the 1950s, Joe served a tour of duty with the United States Navy—actually the Seabees, the Navy's Construction Battalions (CBs)—on the island of Guam, a US territory in the western Pacific Ocean.
He and his wife, Loraine, were married in Lansing. Together, they had five children: two boys and three girls.
In 1972, the Clewley family moved to the Roscommon area where Joe founded Industrial Control Resources, an engineering services company he ran for 25 years.
as though they are stepping back in time.
walk and be happy; walk and be healthy.
is to walk steadily and with a purpose.
hale fellows, close upon ninety, but brisk as boys.
as the gratification of hunger and thirst and love.
It is Nature's recall to the simple mode of existence she intended us for.
or makes the smallest allowance for ignorance.
is the most independent fellow on earth.
Deputies and a detective from the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan continue to investigate the disappearance of Joseph Robert Clewley.
If you have any information about what transpired during the July 13, 2008 period when Joe went missing, have any knowledge of his current whereabouts, or have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan at 1-906-635-6355; the toll-free and anonymous Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-465-7867; or your nearest law enforcement agency at 9-1-1.


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The verdict on Aitor Karanka's future, relegation and Birmingham City's best XI
Birmingham City are once again looking over shoulders at the wrong end of the Championship - this is what we made of last night's defeat to Preston and where it leaves Blues and their head coach
A general view of play during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Preston North End
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Aitor Karanka might be playing it cool - and he's probably right to be doing so publicly at least - but Birmingham City's position in the table is worrying.
If it looks like a relegation scrap, it probably is a relegation scrap and one win in eight league games, three places and six points above the bottom three with half a season remaining, certainly looks like a relegation scrap. We should know.
They are in touching distance of 15th, although the seven point gap to the top half looks big at the present rate of accumulation.
Yet Karanka last night said: "I've never been concerned , even two weeks ago when we lost 4-0 to Derby. I said always this group of players deserve to be much higher in the table than we are now."
Unfortunately in the Championship there's no such thing as deserved.
Yet the head coach also has a point.
Accepting Blues are one again embroiled in a fight for their Championship status, it is a fight they can win. Should win, even.
In naming an unchanged squad for the first time this season the Spaniard appears to have settled on a team that most would agree is the strongest.
There's debate to be had around Harlee Dean's partner at centre half, though Mikel San Jose seems to be winning that debate in the last couple of weeks - and there's room for discussion at No. 10.
Ryan Ledson of Preston North End tackles Alen Halilovic of Birmingham City (Image: Getty)
Alen Halilovic's 18 minute cameo yielded almost as many touches as Jon Toral's hour long display.
Toral wasn't bad, he picked several neat passes when Blues were on top in the second part of the first half.
But Halilovic showed a little more devilment, sowed seeds of doubt in Preston's back-line that ended up looking stretched as Blues searched for an equaliser.
Toral's willingness to press was an important feature of the hosts' first half platform, if Halilovic is to get more starts, he'll have to be as willing to do the dirty work.
Explained: Why Aitor Karanka started counting his cash in Birmingham City press conference
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As for the goalkeeper, wings and full backs, they seem to pick themselves.
And the central midfield partnership, which seemed to be the backbone of the recent 4-2-3-1, that's now up for discussion with the expected arrival of Rekeem Harper.
Karanka explained that he wants a No. 8, more of an attacking centre mid, than two No. 6s. That link into Toral or Halilovic, would be useful providing nothing is lost in terms of energy and aggression.
Which leaves the striker and the manager. Scott Hogan's appetite has been much better in the last few matches.
Karanka's vote of confidence following his withdrawal at Manchester City appears to have done the 28-year-old wonders - even if the delivery in from the flanks didn't really help him last night.
Alex Neil offers beleaguered Birmingham City hope with home woes
Aitor Karanka reveals what would be the 'perfect' Birmingham City transfer
What was worrying was the sight of Hogan hobbling off because playing Lukas Jutkiewicz as the lone striker necessitates a different approach.
Which is to say nothing of the fact the target man still looks laboured and battling with himself as much as the opposition.
Inevitably Karanka's position has come under scrutiny from fans again - and rightly so, no-one gets a free pass.
There are plenty who want a change, some pointing to his record which compares unfavourably with Steve Cotterill's - but there are also others who don't.
Aitor Karanka opens up on Birmingham City's move for West Brom star
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It's difficult to gauge how many are in each camp. The most helpful yardstick in normal circumstances is the reaction in the stadium rather than the noise on social media. Sadly we only have one of those indicators on which to assess the mood.
The comparison with Cotterill while statistically uncomfortable ignores a couple of key issues.
Firstly that the players are still very much on board with Karanka and secondly that the last couple of performances have shown performances have improved, albeit slightly and from the very low base of the Derby defeat, rather than regressed.
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And I know many are sick of hearing it but breaking the hire and fire cycle and bequeathing the new manager a squad of unwanted players, is still of the utmost importance.
If Blues can win their battle as they should - there's no should in the Championship - then hopefully we can get away from a debate where the manager's position is part of the discussion and Karanka can be revealed to have been correct in playing it cool.
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longM<-c(18.846, 18.906, 5.466, 11.19, 6.894, 7.578, 5.13, 53.868, 57.216,
0.228, 41.892, 57.576, 44.19, 29.292, 16.452, 48.306, 16.224,
28.566, 32.328, 25.908, 9.318, 7.332, 38.838, 4.812, 27.588,
20.922, 30.804, 43.872, 7.734, 41.856, 3.222, 47.364, 5.754,
21.792, 43.494, 50.82, 48.618, 4.524, 5.454, 48.744, 36.504,
44.328, 38.61, 39.084, 38.52, 39.504, 4.206, 47.928, 15.996,
42.99, 46.116, 26.496, 44.148, 40.284, 43.296, 34.248, 22.242,
29.838, 31.38, 27.12, 22.278, 21.36, 20.142, 15.93, 54.726, 12.072,
13.05, 11.886, 1.242, 54.42, 48.132, 42.954, 4.986, 32.604, 12.018,
43.77, 26.172, 30.27, 39.738, 47.514, 27.012, 45.654, 35.796,
44.52, 30.564)

I have tried
longM2<-formatC(longM,flag=0, width=6,drop0trailing=F)

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A: You can use sprintf :
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The British royal family is certainly getting into the holiday spirit. Prince William and Kate Middleton recently hosted a Christmas party for military families, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended their first Christmas carol service, and now Queen Elizabeth II is spreading cheer with her latest appearance in London. On Wednesday, the queen visited Coram, the UK's oldest children's charity, to open a new center in her name and partook in a sweet holiday tradition in the process.
The royal shared a cute moment with a little girl as she hung her very own ornament on a Christmas tree. During her visit, she also met the oldest surviving resident from The Foundling Hospital, the original name of Coram. The 102-year-old man named Edward Newton actually met the queen's late father, King George, during a visit in 1926 when he was just a little boy. What a small world!


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Q: Tychonoff and compactness (logic) and another small logic question It is claimed in some logic books that the compactness theorem of first-order logic can be proven using Tychnoff's theorem from topology.
Now, to me this feels very strange because I consider logic as something "lower" in the sense that the theorems of topology follow from the axioms and theorems in logic. How can we avoid circularities then?
Another small question I have is that if we have $A \iff B$ and we prove both directions with contraposition, does there exist a direct proof? You could say we could just follow the steps backwards, but is this always possible?

A: When we study mathematical logic, we use the same mathematical methods that would be used to study any other area (algebra, analysis, topology, etc.).  This includes the use of set-theoretical techniques.  Otherwise, we would be needlessly hamstringing ourselves.  In principle, the results that we obtain could be built up entirely from primitive axioms, just like the rest of mathematics; but just like the rest of mathematics complete formalization is not usually the goal.
However, even ignoring those practical considerations, it's not hard to see that none of the axioms of point set topology or set theory used in topology presuppose that the compactness theorem of logic holds. So there is no circularity if we use topological methods to prove the compactness theorem.

A: For the second question, suppose that in some proof system you can prove $p(x) \Leftrightarrow q(x)$ for some expressions $p,q$, and only $p(x)\Rightarrow q(x)$ requires proof by contradiction. Then to prove $p(x) \land q(y) \Leftrightarrow q(x) \land p(y)$ you probably need proof by contradiction on both sides.
If you only know that $p(x) \Rightarrow q(x)$ requires proof by contradiction ($p(x) \Leftarrow q(x)$ not necessarily being true), then $p(x) \Rightarrow p(x) \land q(x)$ also probably requires proof by contradiction, and this time both sides are equivalent.


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I've had a list of things to do before i die for years, just never wrote it down. And, like many, never seem to get around to some of the things on that list for many reasons. I figured, if I put it on here, so everyone can see, I have to do it. How awkward would it be to have have a very elaborate list of goals up, that everyone knows about, and never get anything checked off? Exactly. So, here is my list, in no particular order of importance. Will put it up on a page of it's own as well and update it as life progresses. But by all means, this isn't a complete list. I am sure to add to it as I experience new things and am exposed to so much more that life has to offer.
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Liu Chuang in "Focus Section" at Frieze London 2016
"Focus Section" Frieze London
VIP Preview: 2016.10.05
Public Days: 2016.10.06 – 09
Exhibition Venue: Regent's Park, London
Booth: H28
Magician Space is pleased to mark its debut at this year's Frieze London with a solo presentation of recent work by Beijing-based artist Liu Chuang. Known for engaging the borders of social, economic, and urban realities, Liu Chuang charts a manifold understanding of systems underlying the everyday, analysing patterns impressed within an object's evolution through time.
The presentation focuses on the form of 'Fang Sheng', an auspicious motif of Ancient Chinese origin, which can be found embedded into a vast array of objects and carriers, which span different dynasties, up to the events after China's open door reform following the 80s, and into the contemporary era of today. Bearing a resilient life-like instinct to survive, historical variants of the Fang Sheng motif can be found intertwined within weaves of cloth found in the Liao Dynasty, the back of copper mirrors in the Song Dynasty, to event the paper folds of an old love letter from the past. For Liu Chuang, the unpredictable ability of this motif to shift form reveals poetic turns in China's own trajectory towards modernity. His work meticulously traces the capacity of objects and symbols to adapt in relation to the material conditions they emerge from – a process where vestigial remnants of ancient culture unexpectedly find themselves merged with elements such as Western modernism – creating a chain of relations triggering adaptations that move beyond the anticipation of human intention and desire.
Here, modernity is considered as a generative ecology – a field of possibilities dovetailing nature, inorganic matter, and technological structures together. Seeking to re-animate this process, the presentation features a series of material 'photograms' – each work looking to activate and hover between the segmentation of patterns formed by the interaction between the symbol and its material host. These layers within the presentation will manifest through sculpture, an animation work, and new installation work, activating the pattern as it appears in different areas of the booth space.


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12th KL Goes Camping at Sungai Congkak
Posted on 09-Sep-2013
Report by Lance Corporal Yap Ming Yang of 12th Kuala Lumpur Company.
August 23-25th, 2013
SUNGAI CONGKAK, SELANGOR – On these three auspicious days, 17 members from 12th Kuala Lumpur Company along with two members from 4th Kuala Lumpur Company Boys' Brigade organized a camping trip to Sg. Congkak at Hulu Langat, Selangor.
Day 1, Friday 23th August
All campers gathered at Wesley Methodist School, Kuala Lumpur before 9.00 pm Our camping officer, Mr. Andy Tan from 4th Kuala Lumpur Company reached the school shortly after that. The purpose of staying overnight in school was because Mr. Andy wanted to inspect our backpacks. We were introduced to two campers, Vinson and Dylan who will join our camp. After a short briefing, all campers were required to unpack everything from our haversack. Mr. Andy was helped by Staff Sergeant William to check our backpacks. The inspection of backpacks is accounted for in our overall marks. We had a quick theory test after the inspection which occupied 30% of our overall marks. The questions are regarding country codes, how to select a campsite and much more. Around 10.30pm, Mr. Andy showed us the company equipments. The company equipments included groundsheet, tents, first aid kit, "parang" (machete) and many others. These equipments were distributed amongst the four squad leaders. We sang BB Vesper before lights off at 11.30 pm.
Left: Inspection of backpacks. Center: The campsite in Sungai Congkak. Right: Preparing a meal.
Day 2, Saturday 24th August
We woke up at 6 in the morning the next day. After wash up, we met with our captain, Mr. Nicholas Yeap for a short briefing, before proceeding for breakfast at school. We gathered again at 7.15 am to wait for the bus. Unfortunately, the bus was late. We waited until 8.00am before Mr. Yeap invited the campers to join praise and worship. We had a slight change on transportation and left the school with the school van while squad 3 followed Mr. Andy's car to the campsite around 9.00 am. We were also accompanied by Coach Valter to the campsite.
The journey to Sg. Congkak took almost two hours. We walked into the camp area and our campsite was at zone 5, the inner-most campsite. Although the walk was only 20 minutes long, it was not easy for us to finish the hike carrying a heavy backpack on our backs.
When we reached the campsite, it was almost 11.00 am. We falled-in and were given a short briefing by Mr. Andy Tan. As noon approached, we prepared for lunch. Squad 1 and 3 decided to cook instant noodles while squad 2 and 4 decide to just have sandwiches. Mr. Andy taught the two squads how to set a fire while the other two squads, who already had their lunches, went to gather wood for a camp fire. The cooking took about two hours because setting up and maintaining a fire was not as easy as we taught.
At 2.00pm, Squad 2 and 4 came back from gathering fire woods and started digging drains around our tents. They were joined by Squad 1 and 3 after they were done with their lunch. They also gathered some fire wood. Halfway through digging, all squads took turns to hitch up their tents. At 4.00pm, Mr. Andy gathered us for another short test on knot tying. We did the test squad by squad because we only had a few strings which had to be shared among ourselves. The knots tested were overhand knot, figure of eight, sheep shank and reef knot. An hour of free time was given to all of us at 4.30pm. Most of us chose to play in the water while some stayed back to rest.
It was 5.30pm when we were all called to prepare our fires for dinner. Squad 2 and 4 did not have much problem starting a fire, however, Squad 1 and 3 faced some difficulties. In the end, Squad 3 decided to join with Squad 2 for dinner while Squad 1 persistent and was successfully reignited their fire. After three hours when everyone had their dinner, some went to wash their cooking equipments and cutleries while the others helped to set up the campfire.
Everyone gathered around the campfire at 8.30pm. Mr Andy explained to us of the importance of campfire. He said in the jungle, without a torchlight, campfires will be the source of light and also most importantly, the heat source to keep us warm. He also led us to sing around the camp fire. A lot of songs like 'Hari Ini' and 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars' were being sung. All the campers had a lot of fun there. It came to an end at almost 9.30pm. Before lights off at 11.00pm, we discussed our roster for the night shift. Each squad sent a member to fill four shifts, which were from 11pm-1am, 1-3am, 3-5am and 5-7am. After the discussion, most of the campers went back to their tents and slept. Some campers, mostly those who took first shift, stayed up until 11.00pm for their first shift.
During night shift, we were asked to patrol around every half an hour. Besides that, we also had to keep the campfire burning. We had some snacks while staying up. It was freezing cold in the night and now, we finally understood the importance of having a campfire as a heat source.
Left: Our campfire. Center: On our way home by bus.. this time. Right: The last hurdle, theory test.
Day 3, Sunday 25th August
All the campers woke up at 7.00am the next morning. After washing up in the river, we started cooking our breakfast. Squads 2 and 3 combined their efforts to cook breakfast again, which was mimicked by Squads 1 and 4. It did not take as much time to cook this round because we used the campfire which had a more intense heat. Two hours later, we were given an hour of free time again. All campers went to have fun in the river and took the oppor tunity to clean the groundsheets together. We had a debrief session with Coach Valter after that, who asked us to bring all our cooking equipments along. He asked us to count the time we spent cooking in this camp and what we learned throughout this camp. Each squad gave two answers about what we all learned, the answers were mostly about patience and teamwork.
We cleaned up the campsite after that, picking up all the rubbish and also clean up the tent. Once we finished clearing up, we had our closing ceremony. Before we ended with a prayer, Mr. Andy Tan had a "prize giving ceremony". The "prizes" were things found at the campsite. Each found item was "rewarded" to the owner along with 20 push ups.
We walked out towards the main gate of the campsite and took a group photo there. We said our goodbyes to the campsite and left with good memories. We went back to the school, this time by bus. We made one stop for lunch before continuing our journey to the school. We had another test in the school where we were required to write our own feelings or a short report regarding this camping trip. We were supposed to clean the tents but it rained. Around 4.00 pm, we were dismissed.
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In order to classify the quality of aquatic sediments, a set of "natural" or "comparative values" is required, which can be expected for systems without any human impact. However, it is a well established fact that these "natural", rather geologically derived background values are not identical for an entire country, due to variations in bedrock geology. For this reason, the "natural background" concentration of metals must also differ from region to region. In this context it is difficult to determine regional background concentrations for metals in areas that have been exposed to contaminants released from human activities over long periods of time. Moreover, natural processes, such as bio-turbation, sediment resuspension and elevation of deposition bottoms, may overlap and confuse the build-up of stable sediments. Thus, sampling and analysis of the metal content at a certain sediment depth might not automatically provide unbiased data on "pre-historical" or natural levels of metals.
This dilemma can be resolved by looking for metals in the sediment, which exhibit very low concentrations at a certain sediment depth, and which are known at the same time to be typical anthropogenic contaminants, but untypical for the geological formation of the study area. This would strongly indicate that the sediment layer in consideration is uninfluenced by human activities. Consequently, the concentrations of other trace elements could also be interpreted as "natural background levels". Examples of such indicator elements, to be used for selecting sediment samples with natural background concentrations of other trace metals, could be mercury and cadmium.
The Swedish SQCs for both freshwater and marine sediments establish, as a basis for sediment quality classification, a set of "natural" or "comparative values" that are to be expected if there was no human impact. These "natural" or "original" metal concentrations are set as uniform levels for the whole country (and its coastal waters). However, it is a well established fact that these rather geologically derived background values are not identical for the entire country, due to the varying bedrock geology. For this reason, the "natural background" concentration of the different trace metals must also vary from region to region.
It is sometimes argued that it is very difficult to determine the regional background concentration of trace metals in sediment, at least in areas that have been exposed to contaminants released from human activities over very long periods of time. Moreover, a number of natural phenomena, such as bioturbation, sediment resuspension and elevation of deposition bottoms, may confuse the regular build-up of stable sediments (compare section 5.4.6). Thus, sampling and analysis of the metal content at a certain sediment depth might not automatically provide unbiased data on "pre-historical" or natural levels of metals.
A possible way of resolving this dilemma may come from the fact that there are metals not necessarily related to a specific geological formation. Therefore, if certain trace elements, known to be typical anthropogenic contaminants and, at the same time untypical for the geological formation in the study area, exhibit very low concentrations at a certain sediment depth, this may be a strong indication that the sediment layer in consideration is uninfluenced by human activities, and that the concentrations of other trace elements at the same time could be interpreted as "natural background levels". Typical candidates of such indicator elements, to be used for selecting sediment samples with natural background concentrations of other trace metals, could be mercury and cadmium.
S total concentration of Cd <0.4 ^g/g DS and total concentration of Hg<0.1 ^g/g DS.
The justification for choosing these cut-off values for Cd and Hg was a previous set of nation-wide trace metal background concentrations in lake sediments, proposed by SEPA in 1991.
Altogether 15 sediment samples fulfilled the above criteria, and these were examined with respect to the concentrations of a certain number of trace metals, (see Table 5.16).
* Correction means that one single outlier has been omitted. Mean values are computed from the corrected range.
As can be seen in Table 5.16, the metal concentration ranges in the 15 samples are quite narrow, and in most cases, the mean or median values are close to the minima. This makes it possible to draw the conclusion that it is likely that the real regional background level of Cu in the Stockholm area is 37-38 ^g/g DS (i.e. not 15 ^g/g DS, as indicated in the nation-wide background data). The corresponding background levels for Ni is 33 ^g/g DS, for Pb about 20 ^g/g DS and for Zn about 120 ^g/g DS. Therefore, it seems reasonable to make assessments of the degree of metal contamination of the inner water-ways of Stockholm by comparing measured concentrations with the above proposed "regional background levels", at least until some more reliable background data for the geological domain of eastern Svealand are available.
The above proposed regional background levels for Cu and Zn in Lake Malaren sediments turn out to be quite similar to very recently established levels for "preindustrial sediments from the Strangnas area" (Strangnas being a city on Lake Malaren upstream of Stockholm) by Lithner et al. (2003), of 35 ^g Cu/g DM and 130 ^g Zn/g DM. These authors also indicate that the Cu and Zn concentrations in "unaffected superficial sediments upstream Stockholm" may be estimated at around 50 ^g Cu/g DM.


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Dupuis, Maatta set to reclaim positions with Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pascal Dupuis and Olli Maatta are set to reclaim their positions with the Pittsburgh Penguins after significant medical issues last season.
A blood clot found in Dupuis' lung ended the 36-year-old's season shortly after it was announced Maatta would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his thyroid gland.
Maatta returned from the surgery on Nov. 18, after last playing against Buffalo on Nov. 1, but suffered an upper-body injury against Ottawa on Dec. 6 that ended his second NHL season.
''Dupuis, last year, I appreciated everything he did,'' Penguins coach Mike Johnston said. ''He worked right to the end to try to be ready for us if we extended our playoff series long enough so that he'd have a chance to get back in. Olli Maatta has had two bad injuries since he's been here, but we couldn't have a more positive young guy.''
Dupuis has been Pittsburgh's vocal leader for several seasons, but the forward's presence has been missed over the past two. His 2013-14 season ended after 39 games because of a torn ACL sustained against Ottawa on Dec. 23, 2013.
In his first game back from the injury, Dupuis had a goal and three assists in a season-opening 6-4 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 9, 2014. His former spot alongside Sidney Crosby on the Penguins' top line could be unavailable with newly acquired forward Phil Kessel expected to play first-line right wing, but Dupuis feels fortunate to join the team in any capacity.
''I haven't been on the ice for a while with a group of guys that are on the same team,'' Dupuis said. ''So, it was exciting. It was fun to be out there Last year, form November on, I was skating by myself before everybody and just the fact that I'm here and can go on the ice at the same time as everybody and just the fact that you're sharing the same thing as everybody else, you're going on the ice and you're practicing, you're battling It's good to be a part of that same group and not be the outsider looking in.''
The 21-year-old Maatta is expected to join Kris Letang, who is returning from a season-ending concussion, on Pittsburgh's top defensive pairing entering his third season. After impressing with nine goals and 29 points in 78 games as a rookie in 2013-14, Maatta experienced a frustrating freshman year.
The defenseman said he is prepared for the increased workload against opponents' top lines despite any potential rust he could experience.
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The holidays are upon us and since partaking of food is a big part of our celebrations, I will be celebrating hard! But then that will mean I need to exercise hard as well. It's just gotta be that way. You know, I always feel better and stronger after I workout so I actually don't mind doing it. I think clearer and it gives me energy throughout the day as well. And did you know that we can lose up to 1-2% of muscle mass per year after the age of 30 and bone density after the age of 40? Sedentary individuals can start to lose muscle mass as early as mid-twenties. And this loss occurs because of the natural processes of aging. So even though I'm talking about working out because we will most likely consume more calories around the holidays, I want you to realize how important working out is and how we can stop and even reverse these losses with a good strength training program.
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L'aqueduc du Loing et du Lunain est un aqueduc situé à Cachan en région parisienne.

Historique
Il a été achevé en 1900.

Sur toute sa longueur, il est établi suivant le système des siphons. Ses sections en relief sont recouvertes de gazon.

Il transfère son eau vers Paris et complète l'aqueduc de la Vanne, qu'il rejoint au niveau de la forêt de Fontainebleau, au quartier de la Croix du Grand-Maître, après l'usine élévatoire de Sorques. Trois jours sont nécessaires pour acheminer l'eau au réservoir de Montsouris.

Sa partie centrale est surélevée pour éviter le fond de la vallée.

Confortations souterraines

L'aqueduc passe sous l'avenue Aristide-Briand à Cachan, sur le tracé de la route départementale 920, au nord de la rue Jean-Marin Naudin. Sous cet aqueduc, se trouve un niveau de nombreuses carrières souterraines, vieilles de plusieurs siècles, certaines non cartographiées, le tout sur une longueur de trois kilomètres.

Des travaux spécifiques de consolidations ont été donc réalisés sous la direction de Charles Wickerscheimer, inspecteur général des carrières, afin de supporter la masse de l'édifice, et de garantir la stabilité de ses fondations, par l'ingénieur des mines Maxime Charles Joseph Pellé et le contrôleur des mines Charles Louis Dieudonné Vallet. Celui-ci a été rémunéré 500 francs pour ces travaux.

Plus loin vers l'est, un puits de communication existe entre cet ouvrage et les regards 10 et 11 de l'aqueduc Médicis, qui le traverse perpendiculairement.

Des travaux similaires ont été réalisés en 1902 dans Paris, rue de la Tombe-Issoire, sous la conduite d'amenée des eaux du Loing et du Lunain.

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Arcueil
Cachan
Cachan
Patrimoine du XIXe siècle
Hydrologie à Paris


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The German machine vision industry is going from strength to strength, with Asia outstripping Europe in importance as an export market, according to participants in the first Vision CEO Roundtable event held in Frankfurt, Germany, on the 4 February. The event was organised by the Vision trade fair, which will take place later this year from 4-6 November in Stuttgart, together with the VDMA Machine Vision Association in Frankfurt.
About half of the German machine vision industry's sales are within Germany, but in 2012 exports from Germany to Asia exceeded the volume of deliveries to other European countries for the first time. Exports to Asia had already more than doubled between 2008 and 2012.
At the Roundtable, representatives of the Asian market noted that rising wages in China were driving the market towards automation which relies heavily on machine vision. Even though China and the Far East have been regarded for many years as an area where manufacturing is cheap, factories there are turning to automation in an attempt to offset rising labour costs.
Sachio Kiura, director of the Japanese Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA), pointed out that due to China's one child policy, the working population is decreasing, prompting companies to take an interest in automated manufacturing processes which is in turn increasing their interest in machine vision. Other participants remarked that, in Asia, even those manufacturing plants that are automated have vision technology for inspection that is either out of date or non-existent. So the booming demand for vision systems -- that German companies in particular appear to be well placed to meet -- arises both from factories that are investing in automation for the first time and also from those that are seeking to upgrade their inspection techniques.
The Asian market for machine vision is now well established, and Isabel Yang, founder and general manager of Luster LightTech (China) estimated that the total growth of the market between 2012 and 2013 was around 20 per cent. She forecast that it would grow by another 20 per cent during 2014. Across the next five years, Yang predicted an increase of 20 to 25 per cent per year.
An increasing number of companies are being set up in Asia to specialise in machine vision and take advantage of the growth in the the vision market. So how does Europe stay on top? According to a panel consisting of Dr Dietmar Ley, CEO of Basler AG, Ahrensburg, Dr Heiko Frohn, managing director of Vitronic, Wiesbaden, and Dr Olaf Munkelt, chairman of the VDMA Machine Vision Association and managing director of MVTec Software, Munich, first and foremost, companies need to be present in the region. Machine vision companies operating in Asia have the advantage of being close to the customer base and therefore being able to react quickly to customer demands. Moreover, with Germany's reputation for high quality products, the long standing European vision market, and the established expertise in the vision-based inspection of goods, more Chinese factories are turning to Germany, and to Europe as a whole, for machine vision solutions.
Within European industry more generally, high quality products, as well as the use of automation to keep costs low and efficiency high, will be key to the continent's continued global economic competitiveness, according to Mark Williamson, director of corporate market development at Stemmer Imaging. 'Machine vision is a critical technology in automation that allows us to stay competitive in the world market. The quality of our products in Europe is essential and machine vision ensures that we deliver on that quality,' he said.
The European machine vision industry had been successful in driving down its costs, making the technology more affordable for more industrial customers, and this, he said, was: 'driving growth significantly in the use of machine vision and then improving efficiencies in the wider markets. Going forward, I see this increasing and we're predicting growths of above 10 per cent.' In the future, he believes, this could even accelerate.
The panel stated that, particularly in Germany, there is a tendency to over-engineer products. This drives costs up and adds production time which could result in more efficient, concisely manufactured products. This means that companies need to be more prudent when adding an extra feature that may not accord with customers' needs.
Rising labour costs in Asia are having an unexpectedly beneficial knock-on effect on industry in the USA. 'Re-shoring' of labour-intensive manufacturing was noticed by representatives of North American organisations at the Roundtable. This can in part be put down to the resurgence of the American automotive industry, and here machine vision is speeding up the quality checking process which is helping to drive the market. Also as overseas manufacturing costs rise, it is becoming more desirable to have parts built closer to home.
Both in Europe and North America, non-traditional markets are showing interest in machine vision, particularly in the life science industry and outdoor applications such as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), which was helping growth in both continents.


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Q: Private virtual function of base is hidden by private virtual function of derived The following code
class A
{
public:
    void g(int x)
    {
        f(x);
    }

protected:
    virtual void f(int) = 0;
};

class B: public A
{
protected:
    virtual void f(float) = 0;

private:
    void f(int x) override final
    {
        f(float(x));
    }
};

class C: public B
{
private:
    void f(float) override final {}
};

int
main()
{
    C c;
    c.g(1);

    return 0;
}

compiled with g++ -Woverloaded-virtual produces said warning:
x.cc:19:7: warning: 'virtual void B::f(int)' was hidden [-Woverloaded-virtual]
  void f(int x) override final
       ^
x.cc:28:7: warning:   by 'virtual void C::f(float)' [-Woverloaded-virtual]
  void f(float) override final {}
       ^

I do not understand what is being hidden here. From the scope of C there is only one possible overload to f as B::f(int) is private within C.
From the scope of B there are two, but both are explicitly named inside B.

A: The warning is telling you that the function C::f(float) hides B::f(int), and that's because it does. Access specifiers don't affect overloading, so the fact that B::f(int) is private doesn't matter. Even if B::f(int) was public, it wouldn't be considered for overload resolution, and that's what "hiding" refers to.

A: Quoting the GCC manual:

-Woverloaded-virtual (C++ and Objective-C++ only)
      Warn when a function declaration hides virtual functions from a base class. For example, in:
struct A {
    virtual void f();
};

struct B: public A {
    void f(int);
};

the A class version of f is hidden in B, and code like:
B* b;
b->f();

fails to compile.

A:
I do not understand what is being hidden here. From the scope of C there is only one possible overload to f as B::f(int) is private within C.

Name lookup and resolution happens before access rules are applied.
B::f(int) is hidden by C::f(float) when the name f is looked up from a C object. That's what the compiler is warning you about.


In this instructable I will show you how to build a 2 Wheel LEGO RC Racer.
The idea for this robot comes from a google advertisement from the makeblock robot. The idea was to build such a robot, with the ability to operate it remotely. And with two wheels instead of three (like a Hoverboard). I started with this LEGO robot. Intending to later add extra functionality, using an Arduino.
Only replacing the LEGO motors by continuous servos made the robot slow. And speed is the fun part of this robot. Also, the use of two wheels makes the middle part is not stable. The use of a ultrasonic distance meter will never work!
The robot has not become quite what was intended. But my children love to play with this robot. Therefore, I decided to make this Instructable.
I've used 2 LEGO Power Functions Train Motors. It's also possible to use two other LEGO Power Functions motors.
This step contains pictures of the build of the LEGO Robot. As with LEGO it is obviously not necessary to follow them exactly. You can replace blocks with other blocks, as long as everything stays within the size of the wheels.
As you can see, I used two different LEGO motors (older and newer type). This is possible because only the connections differ. It is also possible to use other LEGO Power Functions motors. Depending on the type of motor, there are more or fewer gears needed.
If the previous pictures are not clear enough, then download the following file. And open it with LEGO Digital Designer.
If you do not have the right size of LEGO wheels, you can make them easily by yourself. Use two lids of the correct size. Or make two wooden wheel with a jigsaw.


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2020-21 School Report Cards
Once again, the Mequon-Thiensville School District Significantly Exceeds Expectations on the 2020-2021 District Report Cards issued in November 2021 by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Report cards for the 2019-2020 school year were not issued last year due to the statewide school closure in March 2020. The district's ranked score is the 6th highest score among 364 K-12 public school districts in the state. MTSD has significantly exceeded expectations all seven years the District Report Cards have been produced.
Changes to the Report Card Scoring System
As part of the state accountability system, the DPI produces report cards for every publicly funded school and district in Wisconsin. The current school report card is primarily based on last year's performance during the 2020-21 school year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DPI encourages caution when interpreting scores and ratings on the 2020-21 report cards. New in 2021, the following adjustments were made to the scoring system used in created the report cards:
Adjustment to the Overall Score Rating
Achievement data is based on data from 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2020-21 school years
Closing Gaps now referred to as Target Group Outcomes (focusing on a single target group of students, composed of students in the bottom 25% based on the prior year's test results, which were from the 2018-2019 school year)
No deductions for not meeting dropout and absenteeism specific rates
Four Priority Areas
Though these report cards do not demonstrate the sole measure of student achievement in MTSD, they are a resource the district uses to reflect on our strengths and areas for improvement. They also provide a helpful point of comparison against other comparable Wisconsin public school districts. At the foundation of the report cards are four priority areas. Schools and districts receive a score for each priority area:
Achievement - proficiency in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics on the annual state assessments
Growth - year-to-year progress in ELA and math achievement
Target Group Outcomes - outcomes for students with the lowest test scores: the Target Group
On-Track to Graduation - reliable predictors of how successfully students are progressing toward completing their K-12 education
All MTSD schools' Priority Area Score for Achievement was in the top 10% of schools in our state.
OL was in the top 1.7%
DB top 2.3%
LS top 1.3%
HHS top 3.1%
Donges Bay was in the top 2.3 for achievement , 6% for growth, 2.6% for Target Group Outcomes, and top 4.2% for On-Track to Graduation
Homestead High School was in the top 5.1% of schools for Growth
The MTSD Achievement score was in the top 2.1% of school districts in the state.
The MTSD On-Track to Graduation score was in the top 3.7% of school districts in the state.
The MTSD Growth score was in the top 8.4% of school districts in the state.
The MTSD Targeted Group Outcomes score was in the top 9.7% of school districts in the state.
The category with the highest average overall score across schools in the MTSD was On-Track to Graduation (93.8/100).
Areas to Improve
The category with the broadest range of overall scores across schools in the MTSD was Growth (58.4 to 91.7 out of a possible 100)
In English/language arts, English Learners registered the lowest value-added student growth score of all student groups.
In mathematics, English Learners and Black or African American students registered the lowest value-added student growth score of all student groups.
The category with the lowest average overall score across schools in the MTSD was Growth (76.2/100)
Black or African American and Students w/ Disabilities were the two lowest performing student groups in the Achievement category AND both groups experienced a negative point change on the report card from the prior year data.
Proficiency rates on the state assessment in English/language arts and mathematics for learners who need the most support compared to all students resulted in the lowest score used to determine the Target Group Outcomes Priority Area Score.
Students with Disabilities and Economically Disadvantaged students had the highest chronic absenteeism rates in the 2019-20 school year of all student groups.
Report Card Archive
2020-21 Report Cards
2019-20 Report Cards (Not Issued)
Significantly Exceeds Expectations
Mequon-Thiensville School District
PDF version for printing
Donges Bay Elementary School
Oriole Lane Elementary School
Exceeds Expectations
Lake Shore Middle School
Steffen Middle School
Homestead High School
Access more detailed reports or find greater detail regarding the DPI Accountability System on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website: www.dpi.wi.gov.
Per the Wisconsin DPI: 2019 Wisconsin Act 185 prohibits the release of school and district accountability report cards in the 2020-21 school year. This means OEA will not issue school or district report cards for 2019-20.
One-page version for printing


Shinobi 7 will release My Hero Academia: The Card Game based on the popular anime.
Best-selling manga My Hero Academia is getting a live-action adaptation.
VIZ Media has acquired rights to My Hero Academia , the story of a teen's quest to become a superhero.
My Hero Academia seems to be gaining momentum.
VIZ Media announced it will begin releasing My Hero Academia manga volumes at an increased pace in 2018.
Key announcements included a new My Hero Academia series, a hardcover Cardcaptor Sakura volume, and numerous new licenses.
Here's a review of My Hero Academia Vol. 1 TP , published by VIZ Media.


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Cardiff & Swansea in South Wales derby stalemate
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Cardiff battle back to earn replay vs. Carlisle
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CAS to rule on Cardiff's €6m Sala payment
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Sala plane exposed to carbon monoxide - AAIB
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Emiliano Sala's plane crashed following his move from Nantes to Cardiff.
Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide in the cockpit of the plane they were travelling in when it crashed near the isle of Guernsey in January, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch has said.
The Piper Malibu aircraft the pair were in went missing on Jan. 21 after disappearing from air traffic control's radar while flying over the English Channel on the way to Cardiff, Wales.
- Borden: In search for Emiliano Sala
Sala's body was found within the wreckage of the plane, while pilot Ibbotson's body is yet to be recovered. Toxicology results released on Wednesday showed the level of carbon monoxide (COHb level) in Sala's blood was 58%. Anything over 50% in a healthy individual is considered to be potentially fatal.
Daniel Machover of Hickman & Rose solicitors, lawyer for the Sala family, said in a statement: "That dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide have been found in Emiliano's body raises questions for the family. How he died will be determined at the inquest in due course.
"The family believe that a detailed technical examination of the plane is necessary.
"The family and the public need to know how the carbon monoxide was able to enter the cabin. Future air safety rests on knowing as much as possible on this issue.
"Emiliano's family call on the AAIB to salvage the wreckage of the plane without further delay."
The AAIB report states the symptoms of an individual with a COHb level of above 50% include seizures and unconsciousness, and could potentially cause a heart attack.
Sala had just completed a £15 million transfer to Cardiff City from French Ligue 1 side Nantes and had been due to train with his new teammates the day after the plane went missing.
"We have evidence to show that the passenger was suffering from the effects of carbon monoxide in his blood and we believe that the pilot is likely to have been suffering from exposure to carbon monoxide before the accident," AAIB principle investigator Geraint Herbert said in a video statement posted on Twitter.
"Carbon monoxide is an odourless colourless gas. Symptoms at low exposure levels can be drowsiness and dizziness, but as the exposure level increases it can lead to unconsciousness and death.
"The investigation continues to look into a wide range of areas in relation to this accident and particularly, we are looking at the potential ways in which the carbon monoxide could enter the cabin in this type of aircraft."
In a statement provided to ESPN, a Cardiff City club spokesperson said: "Cardiff City Football Club is concerned at the AAIB's latest report which once again highlights that the aircraft used for Emiliano Sala was not appropriate. We continue to believe that those who were instrumental in arranging its usage are held to account for this tragedy."
The AAIB did not confirm that carbon monoxide was the cause of the accident. A final report will be published in due course.
ESPN FC has approached Nantes for comment.
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Is race a taboo topic in the workplace?
Discussing how some aspects of our identities differ from other people can feel uncomfortable and threatening, writes Allyson Zimmermann
Helen feels uncomfortable chatting to Sasha, her work colleague, beyond exchanging pleasantries. She is concerned that she might say the wrong thing and cause offence to Sasha, who is black, and so she avoids spending time with her even though she likes her. Sasha is aware that Helen is awkward around her, but she's unsure why, and she also tends to shy away from her.
In another scenario, an email joke goes around the office that touches on issues of race from recent news stories. Not everyone finds it funny, particularly those employees from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds, but they do not know how to call this out without creating a scene. They believe their colleagues did not purposely try to upset them so they remain silent and cover their emotions about the situation.
According to The Business in the Community Race at Work report, from November 2015, this situation is not uncommon. It found that 58 per cent of white employees are not comfortable talking about race in the workplace, with 66 per cent of employees from "BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic)" backgrounds saying that they felt their colleagues are not comfortable talking about race at work.
Discussing how some aspects of our identities differ from other people, and the ways we may experience privilege and disadvantage, can feel uncomfortable and threatening. Because of this, having conversations about issues of race, ethnicity and gender is difficult and people often struggle with these 'taboo' topics.
However, Catalyst's research has shown many benefits to an inclusive workplace where difference is valued. A work culture is 'inclusive' when team members feel valued for their uniqueness, while also feeling a sense of belonging. Catalyst found that when employees feel 'included', they are more team-oriented and innovative.
Every time we shy away from conversations about our differences and uniqueness, the potential to create a culture of inclusion is diminished. If team members have to hide or cover an aspect of their identity, perhaps by altering their appearance or tempering their behaviours to fit in, they are unable to be themselves.
Dnika J. Travis, Vice President, Catalyst said: "Our backgrounds and cultures shape our identities, values, and beliefs, and they influence which topics we feel are suitable for discussion. Taking the perspective of someone who is different from you requires openness and courage—and some level of vulnerability."
What can companies and leaders do? Catalyst recommends conversation 'ground rules' to break down roadblocks, which are stopping conversations. Firstly, create a safe space for dialogue, not debate, always assume positive intent and be open, transparent, willing to listen and to admit mistakes.
The under-representation of ethnically and racially diverse women and men in the UK's top jobs is staggering. Only 2 per cent of director positions in the FTSE 100 are held by people from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds, despite making up 14 per cent of the UK's population. There is also no ethnically and racially diverse woman in the FTSE 100 and women, in total, only represent 6 per cent of the top 300 jobs. The Green Park Leadership report also found that, "white women are twice as likely to reach the top three positions in a FTSE 100 company compared to an ethnic minority male and 20 times more likely than an ethnic minority female."
To make change, everyone needs to feel safe speaking up in the workplace and this includes not only women and people from non-dominant ethnically and racially diverse groups, but also dominant group members who no longer want to stand by as passive witnesses to exclusionary behaviours, bias, or discrimination.
Inclusion happens when everyone has an equal voice, where difference is celebrated and individuals are able to share viewpoints and ideas that lead to increased innovation and teamwork.
This blog post is based on the Catalyst tool Engaging in Conversations About Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Workplace, by Dnika J. Travis and Julie S. Nugent, Catalyst, 2016.
The post gives the views of its author, not the position of LSE Business Review or the London School of Economics.
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Allyson Zimmermann is Executive Director of Catalyst Europe leading the non-profit organisation's strategy to create inclusive workplaces where women and all talent can advance.
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