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Just Business: The WWE Retrospective – April 2019
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If the predominant theme of WWE's product throughout 2019 so far is best described as frenetic, there can't be any denying that April saw that theme reach a new ever-more frustrating apex. It's difficult to believe WrestleMania was little more than a month ago, given how long it feels has passed since, and it's worth remembering that we did kick this last month off with what I believed was, truly, a really good WrestleMania – or, a WrestleMania that was as good as a WrestleMania can be since its move to being three days long, at least.
I said several times over coming out of the big weekend at the start of last month that my enthusiasm for the product had been totally re-energised thanks to a version of the Showcase of the Immortals that seemed more interested in telling fun and engaging stories in the ring than reaching for some abstract concept of grandeur. I stand by that assessment. Coupled with a steady parade of winners that fans wanted to see win and the departure of acts that had long since, or were increasingly in danger of becoming stale, it felt like a new start for a company in desperate need of one thanks to a typically bungled build to the Grand Daddy.
As is WWE's habit, though, the fresh start didn't last long. In spite of the positivity of 2019's WrestleMania weekend, we soon got treated to an infuriatingly nonsensical Superstar Shake-Up that exposed the sheer breadth of WWE's contempt for the principles of good world-building necessary for any decent storytelling. Indeed, it seems like the shake-up continues even now, with the Smackdown Live (SDL) acquisition Roman Reigns already returning to Monday Night Raw (MNR)…. That the madness of stars moving from one show to another and back again, or moving to one show and staying there while somehow moving back, has potentially been necessitated by the rumoured demands of networks about to pick up WWE's programming is no excuse either, and instead only demonstrates the chronic inability of the man in the charge to think ahead of the game adequately enough to run the creative side of his company not just well, but just in a manner that makes sense!
Matters only got worse as May began, thanks to the official announcement of another Saudi Arabia special, the next in what will be a very long line of events leaving a bad taste in the mouths of many fans. Apparently unhappy to stop with just upsetting their politicised fans, WWE may yet have gone to even further extremes to upset those able to pass over of the questionable morality of continuing on with the Saudi Arabia deal too, with rumours now circulating of a return to the ring for Goldberg, whose one remaining storyline in the company was exhausted two years ago when he was already indescribably irrelevant. At this stage let us just hope WWE aren't quite so insane as to decide to give the man a WWE Championship run to go alongside his Universal Championship run. A show in Saudi Arabia staging an African American World Champion being beaten quite literally by an old white guy? I dread to think.
April has been a strange month then, one that started strongly and provided a reason to be once again enthused by WWE's prospects before sinking back into bad habits and capping the month off with some foul amorality. As is often the case, though, once you wade through all of the dense mitigation that is now apparently a prerequisite of being a WWE fan, you find aspects to be excited about, and the process of naming my Wrestler of April has been a gentle reminder of that for me.
Becky Lynch had a history-making April, and one that has provided seeds of a future well worth getting excited about. Fears of Lynch possibly not being given the big moment in the first women's closer at WrestleMania went unfounded, The Man picking up a pin fall victory over Ronda Rousey to become a double-champion. WWE, in the midst of all of April's madness, have at least put Becky Lynch where most fans have wanted to see her: front and centre of the women's division. So much so, in fact, she is set to pull double duty at Money in the Bank with not one, but two title defences.
April was a little quieter for Finn Bálor, but not for lack of accomplishment. Like Lynch, Bálor also started the month picking up gold with a decisive Intercontinental Championship win over the woeful Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania. He has defended his title since then and switched brands – a positive move that may finally allow him to escape the shadow of his spiritual forerunner Seth Rollins – and while he may not spring to mind as the most immediately apparent MVP of the last month in WWE, it's telling that Bálor matches exclusively made up my shortlist for naming a TV Match of the Month. Simply put, he's just gotten on with being great.
Kofi Kingston should rightfully take the honour for April, though, and no mistake. Sure, his work on television may not have set the world on fire as WWE Champion, mainly because of being given wafer thin material to work with, and some may see April as a one-accomplishment month for the reigning WWE Champion, but that accomplishment alone eclipses anything else to have occurred in WWE so far this year, quite frankly.
It's easy to bemoan people playing identity politics, especially when you've never had to face any adversity in life because of the unavoidable facts of your identity, but the underlying theme of Kingston's pursuit of and eventual attainment of the WWE Championship remain as vitally important after the fact as they were during. It helped that his match with Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania was, in its own right, quite apart from any extra social merit, an utterly stunning piece of work, but pile that social merit on top of it and you have the ultimate demonstration of what professional wrestling can become in its most transcendent form.
For the first time in history, an entire wave of WWE, of pro wrestling fans were able to look at the most prominent wrestling product in the world and see someone of their background overcome adversity, overcome prejudices and overcome the terrifying thought that the game is so rigged society might never give way enough for them to overcome any of it. It's inspiring, it gets noticed, and with any luck it will have established a new status quo: that there's no need to have one at all. Kofi Kingston was the face of that Event, and that puts him beyond the achievements of the rest of WWE's locker rooms.
It's no surprise, then, that my Main Event Match of April is Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship (WrestleMania 35). The social relevance and political message sent by their sublime masterpiece makes it one of the most important matches in all of WWE history, while its superlative content and outstanding execution serve to make it one of the greatest too. The palpable emotion, the supporting performances outside the ring, the structure of the story, every detail was passionately crafted right down to the most micro instance of body language, all of it combining to ensure that theirs was an effort that breathed rarefied air that night.
Undercard Match of April is a choice that may prove odd, but in remembering I define a main event as any of the top two matches used to sell a pay-per-view – defining the women's triple threat as the other for April – I have to plump for Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins (WrestleMania 35) in this category. Emotive in its own right, it was the culmination of a years-long story arc for both characters, tilted into original presentation courtesy of Paul Heyman's opening promo and compiled in a manner that proved you don't need to go thirty minutes between bells to spin a compelling yarn. My own personal investment does make this a deeply partisan choice, but such is the prerogative of a wrestling columnist! And don't let that admission fool you: it may have been no longer than fifteen minutes all-in, but those fifteen minutes were laden with narrative and character commentary all the same.
Naming a Tag Team Match of April is something of a joy for me, as it offers an opportunity to sing the praises of one of the most well told stories going in all of WWE: the rise and rise of Amir Jordan and Kenny Williams on NXT UK, as the two endearing underdogs picked up a series of wins to take them to an unexpected but deeply immersive title shot in the coming week. And the best of those matches was Amir Jordan and Kenny Williams vs. Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner (NXT UK, 03/04/19), with its shock and awe aesthetic, electrifying conclusion and testament to how much a well constructed underlying narrative can augment what would otherwise feel like quite ordinary action.
Honestly, it was slim pickings for the TV Match of April because of the general madness of the month. Finn Bálor, though, offered up a series of good to great matches, the best of which was Finn Bálor vs. Ali (SDL, 16/04/19). It was a simple story with no stakes, but one told dramatically and infectiously well, marking Ali's transition from being a plucky underdog to a savvy one – and, maybe, one day, an Intercontinental Champion too. A feature-length pay-per-view encounter between the two would be most welcome.
The Network Match of April was an all-Takeover conversation and, in the end, I opted to go for Velveteen Dream vs. Matt Riddle for the NXT North American Championship (Takeover: New York). Dream is a prodigy whose reputation precedes both him and this column, and Riddle has quickly proven his own natural instincts as a storyteller. Together, the two men wrote a scintillating story of survival for the champion while firmly establishing a bright and certified future for the challenger – a man I've become a fan of , quite against all odds!
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French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix: Is This Mix Right for You?
November 16, 2018 By Jane Pinzhoffer Leave a Comment
The French Bulldog German Shepherd mix combines two very popular but extremely different dog breeds.
This hybrid is also known as the Frenchie Shepherd.
In this article, we'll take an in-depth look at both parent breeds.
We'll explain what to expect from a French Bulldog German Shepherd mix dog's looks, personality, and health.
So you can decide if this mix is right for you.
Where Does the French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Come From?
Frenchie Shepherds are first generation offspring of the playful French Bulldog and the courageous German Shepherd.
As with most mixed breeds, there's very little recorded history of the first French Bulldog German Shepherd hybrid pups.
But we can look at the heritage of both parents breeds to find out more about these unlikely canines.
Despite the name, the French Bulldog originated in England.
In the mid-1800s, a toy-size Bulldog was a popular lapdog for Nottingham's lace makers.
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When the industry moved to France, the dogs went along.
Over several decades, they were crossed with other breeds, probably terriers and Pugs.
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The German Shepherd's history began in the early 1890s.
Breed founder Captain Max von Stephanitz crossed various German shepherding dogs with the intention of creating the ultimate herding dog.
These dogs were the ancestors of today's German Shepherd.
The Mixed Breed Controversy
There's plenty of debate about the pros and cons of crossbreeding.
One of the main points of contention is in regard to health.
Purebred enthusiasts argue that keeping the bloodlines pure means that dog's health is predictable.
And the known health concerns of each pedigree can be screened for and avoided.
However, on the other hand, there is evidence that breeding within a confined gene pool increases the risk of genetic illnesses.
And hybrid dogs are healthier because they benefit from the opposite phenomenon: hybrid vigor.
The French Bulldog and the German Shepherd are highly affected by hereditary health issues.
So we'll look especially closely at whether breeding together protects their offspring, further down.
But first let's look at something a little more light-hearted.
Fun Facts About the French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
Famous Frenchie fans include Lady Gaga, Hugh Jackman, Madonna, Martha Stewart and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
Rin Tin Tin was a German Shepherd who became an international star.
He rescued from a World War I battlefield and went on to appear in 27 Hollywood films.
French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Appearance
Whenever two different dogs are bred together, it's impossible to know exactly which parent the puppies will favor.
The French Bulldog is a small dog who measures from 11 to 13 inches and shouldn't weigh more than 28 pounds.
Compact and muscular with a broad chest, he looks like a smaller version of the Bulldog.
Besides his size, his oversized bat ears also set him apart from his bigger cousins.
His head is square and big for his body, while his face is heavily wrinkled with a very short muzzle and a classic Bulldog pout.
His coat is smooth and short and comes in white, cream and fawn, or a combination of these colors.
Patterns include brindle and piebald. Markings can be white or black.
How does German Shepherd Compare?
Very much in contrast is the large, muscular German Shepherd.
He stands from 22 to 26 inches and weighs between 50 and 90 pounds.
This powerful dog has a deep chest, strong hindquarters and is longer than he is tall.
His chiseled, noble head has an intelligent bearing.
His ears are pointed and erect when at attention.
The German Shepherd's appearance has changed from what it was 70 years ago.
Some breeders have created a steeply sloping top line with an extreme bend in the back legs.
We've looked at the drawbacks of this shape in our main breed review for German Shepherds.
Their double waterproof coat is of medium length and comes in a variety of colors.
How will a Frenchie Shepherd turn out?
As you can imagine, the appearance of the French Bulldog German Shepherd mix can vary greatly.
Not only in size but in facial characteristics.
Typically he'll be considerably smaller than the German Shepherd but with a longer muzzle than the French Bulldog.
French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Temperament
French Bulldogs were bred as lapdogs, and love to be pampered and petted.
They are generally loving, loyal and friendly, even with children and other pets.
This breed is also quite intelligent and can sometimes have a stubborn streak.
Like any dog, they need to be socialized from a young age, and exposed to a variety of people, places and situations.
The German Shepherd is a large, powerful dog who was bred as a working breed.
Deeply loyal to their family, they have a strong guarding instinct and are often wary of strangers.
The German Shepherd has been considered aggressive.
When incidences of dogs biting children were analyzed by breed, only German Shepherds were represented more frequently than their prevalence in the community.
Life with a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Dog
As with appearance, when you combine two such different breeds it's impossible to know exactly what kind of dog you're getting.
Your French Bulldog German Shepherd mix will likely be very loyal to you.
However he may be a nervous around those he doesn't know, both in the home and outdoors.
Socializing from a young age is imperative so that he grows up calm and confident around strangers.
Training Your French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
Consistent and encouraging potty training should begin right away.
Crate training can help to avoid pee and poop accidents when you're not at home.
Frenches can be stubborn and may require more attention to training than other breeds.
German Shepherd training requires consistency, positive reinforcement and regular routines, with plenty of socialization and obedience training.
Reward-based training works well.
Timing is everything with this technique. It only works if the dog is aware of why he's getting a treat.
With clicker training, the clicker works as a signal to help the dog identify the exact behavior he's being rewarded for.
The French Bulldog German Shepherd mix will need to understand his new surroundings and routine to ensure he's gentle and not guarded with people.
Exercising Your French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
When it comes to exercise requirements, you're looking at two breeds who couldn't be more different.
While the German Shepherd is a very active and athletic dog who requires lots of exercise, the French Bulldog is a brachycephalic breed who rapidly runs out of energy.
If your French Bulldog German Shepherd mix has the flat face of the Frenchie, he will be prone to breathing difficulties.
This means he can't get enough oxygen for vigorous exercise, nor cool himself efficiently enough.
For this reason, he should never overexert himself, especially in hot or humid weather.
Although German Shepherds are strong swimmers, brachycephalic dogs cannot swim at all and will drown in water that's over their heads.
If your Frenchie Shepherd mix more closely resembles the German Shepherd parent, you can start with short daily walks and play sessions.
As he grows, progress to longer walks, higher paced exercise.
Complex retrieving activities and games will keep him mentally stimulated.
Bored dogs are more to undesirable or destructive behavior.
French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Health
Regrettably, both parent breeds are subject to serious health conditions.
As noted, the Frenchie is a brachycephalic breed, which means that due to extreme shortening of facial bones, the throat and breathing passages are compromised.
This causes severe chronic breathing problems known as brachycephalic syndrome.
What's worse is that because the Frenchie's extremely flat face is deemed desirable, some breeders deliberately produce puppies with increasingly flatter faces.
Their structural problems are not confined to their face.
The French Bulldog also suffers from chondrodystrophy, a form of dwarfism that causes numerous vertebral malformations.
The French Bulldog is predisposed to screw tail, another disease which causes spinal deformation.
In severe cases, this can cause paralysis.
The Frenchie has a life span of 10 to 12 years.
Hip and elbow dysplasia is the abnormal development of the respective joints. It's common in many large breeds, and the GSD is no exception.
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is caused by an abnormal growth in the cartilage of the dog's joints.
Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive and incurable disease of the spinal cord.
This is another health problem for the German Shepherd.
Responsible breeders will screen their breeding stock for these genetic conditions.
Bloat, a gastrointestinal condition, is a sudden, life-threatening swelling of the stomach that's common in large breeds.
The German Shepherd has a life span of 7 to 10 years.
The French Bulldog German Shepherd mix can inherit health issues from either parent.
You can find a full list of all the testing available on the Dog Breed Health website for the French Bulldog and the German Shepherd.
Grooming and Feeding a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
While the Bulldog has a very short coat that sheds minimally, the GSD has a medium-length double coat that sheds a fair amount.
The Frenchie Shepherd's coat should be fairly low maintenance, requiring only weekly brushing, with more frequent grooming required twice a year.
Nails should be trimmed regularly because long nails can cause pain and structural issues.
A high-quality, age-appropriate dog food will have the nutrients he needs.
Frenchies are prone to obesity, which puts them at a higher risk for health issues and can damage their conformation so calorie consumption should always be monitored.
Check with your vet if you have questions about the best food for your dog.
Does the French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Make a Good Family Dog?
Both of these popular breeds have the potential for serious health issues.
The French Bulldog has many inherent structural problems.
These were created by humans, entirely at the expense of the health and quality of life these dogs.
Sadly then, we can't recommend purchasing a French Bulldog mix puppy as a pet.
We believe that doing so will reinforce and perpetuate unethical dog breeding.
However, there is still a way.
If you have you heart set on a French Bulldog German Shepherd mix, why not look into adopting?
Rescuing a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
If you really want a pet that's part French Bulldog, consider rescuing one from a shelter.
Adoption means you won't be helping a breeder produce more dogs with serious and painful health problems.
There are pros and cons to adopting a dog from a shelter.
This article will go into more depth.
At the bottom of this article, we will link to shelters – let us know in the comments if there's a shelter near you which we've missed!
Finding a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
If you choose to buy French Bulldog German Shepherd mix puppy, find a puppy who has the longer muzzle of the German Shepherd.
Avoid pet stores and puppy mills. These puppies will not only have an even higher probability of health problems; the dogs are often mistreated.
Choose reputable breeders who can prove they've tested their stock for inherited health issues.
For more detailed information, check out this guide to help you find a puppy.
Raising a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Puppy
The Happy Puppy Handbook and Total Recall: Perfect Response Training for Puppies and Adult Dogs are excellent guides to help you navigate life with a new puppy.
French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Products and Accessories
A French Bulldog harness not only works as a training tool. It also puts less pressure on the dog's neck than a collar would.
Proper grooming with a brush designed for the thick double coat of the German Shepherd can reduce the effects of shedding.
Pros and Cons of Getting a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix
We've given you a lot of information now.
So here's a run down of the main pros and cons of getting a Frenchie Shepherd.
A major con is that the conformation of both parent breeds has been compromised over the years.
Modern breeders have produced German Shepherd dogs with a steep slope to their backs and extreme angulation in the back legs.
For the Frenchie, their nostrils have all but closed. Deep facial skin folds have formed around the flattened muzzle.
These changes have created needless and serious problems for these dogs.
These dogs are likely to be loyal, brave and smart.
This is a loving dog with an engaging personality.
Similar French Bulldog German Shepherd Mixes and Breeds
Before making a final decision on a puppy, consider these breeds with a healthier conformation.
Beagle German Shepherd mix
German Shepherd Husky Mix
French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Rescues
If you'd like to be added to this growing list of French Bulldog and German Shepherd rescue organizations (featured here), please post your organization's details in the comment box below.
Canada: French Bulldog Rescue Canada
US and Canada: French Bulldog Second Chance Rescue
Australia: French Bulldog Rescue and Adoption
US: French Bulldog Rescue Network
US: German Shepherd Rescues
UK: German Shepherd Rescue
Australia: Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia
Canada: German Shepherd Rescue
Is a French Bulldog German Shepherd Mix Right for Me?
Bringing a dog into your home is a life-changing decision.
Keep in mind the many health problems that a French Bulldog German Shepherd mix can face.
Whichever breed you choose, seriously consider getting a rescue dog.
You'll be giving a dog a second chance to have a happy life.
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Mineral Resource of the Month: Boron
Robert D. Crangle, Jr., mineral commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey, compiled the following information on boron, an essential commodity for the ceramic, detergent, fertilizer and glass industries.
Borate mine in California. Credit: ©Marli Miller, University of Oregon, ESW Image Bank
Elemental boron is a metalloid that has limited commercial applications. But boron compounds, chiefly borates, are commercially important; therefore, boron products are priced and sold based on their boric oxide content, varying by ore and compound and by the absence or presence of calcium and sodium. Four borate minerals — colemanite, kernite, tincal and ulexite — make up 90 percent of the borates used by industry worldwide.
Borate deposits are associated with volcanic activity and arid climates, with the largest borate deposits located in three locales: the Mojave Desert of the United States, the Tethyan belt in southern Asia, and the Andean belt of South America. As a result, most borates are extracted primarily in California and Turkey and, to a lesser extent, in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, China and Peru. Boron compounds and minerals are produced by surface and underground mining and from brine. The United States holds nearly one-fifth of world resources of boron and is a net exporter.
Although borates are consumed in more than 300 end uses, about 75 percent of the world's supply is sold for use in ceramics, detergents, fertilizer and glass. In the U.S., ceramics and glass make up about 80 percent of end consumption. The remaining end uses are bleaches, detergents and soaps at 4 percent; agriculture at 4 percent; enamels and glazes at 3 percent; and hundreds of other uses make up the remaining 9 percent.
The global economic crisis of late 2008 and recession of 2009 negatively affected sectors vital for boron consumption, such as the automotive and construction industries. The moderate economic recovery in 2010 resulted in growth in boron production and consumption. Consumption of borates is expected to increase in the coming years, spurred by strong demand in the Asian and South American agricultural, ceramic and glass markets, assuming little substitution.
The substitution of other materials for boron is possible in detergents, enamel, insulation and soaps. Sodium percarbonate can replace borates in detergents but requires lower temperatures to undergo hydrolysis, which is an environmental consideration. Some enamels can use other glass-producing substances, such as phosphates. Insulation substitutes include cellulose, foams and mineral wools. In soaps, sodium and potassium salts of fatty acids can act as cleaning and emulsifying agents.
For more information on boron and other mineral resources, visit: minerals.usgs.gov/minerals.
Boron production and consumption
Two mines produced all borates mined in the United States in 2010.
Nine countries mined boron in 2010, with Argentina, Chile, Russia, Turkey and the United States the world's leading boron producers.
In 2010, the average value of boron imports was estimated at $361 per metric ton.
In 2010, the United States exported 760,000 metric tons of boric acid and refined sodium borates to more than 25 countries and imported more than 36,000 metric tons of sodium borates from 13 countries, with Turkey accounting for half of imports.
The first reported use of borax was as a bonding agent by Arabian gold- and silversmiths in the 8th century A.D.
Boron is the most widely used agricultural micronutrient, applied primarily to promote fruit and seed production.
Ferroboron is used in the production of neodymium-iron-boron magnets, which possess the highest strength of all magnets. They are used in computer hard drives, guidance systems and wind turbines.
Boron carbide is a key ingredient in lightweight bulletproof armor and Kevlar® flak jackets.
Energy Notes: October 2010-2011
Credit: The American Geosciences Institute
U.S. Oil & Petroleum Imports (millions of barrels per day)
Oil and petroleum imports data are preliminary numbers taken from the American Petroleum Institute's Monthly Statistical Report. For more information visit www.api.org.
The American Geosciences Institute
AGI was founded in 1948, under a directive of the National Academy of Sciences, as a network of associations representing geoscientists with a diverse array of skills and knowledge of our planet.
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Today I took the first step in making what has been just an idea, a reality – I got my plane tickets! I've been saving airline miles for the past 20 years specifically for this trip, and since this might be my only trip to Europe, I figured I would go in style. So I cashed in some miles and got first class tickets for all flights from Anchorage to Oslo and from Rome to Anchorage. Although I had to let go of a significant number of miles, for me, it was worth it. The longest legs of the flight – between Los Angeles and London – are non-stop 11 hour flights on a British Airways Boeing 747. I've always wanted to ride on a 747, but never had the opportunity until now. So this should be good – at least I'll have more space and better food than those back in Coach and Economy classes.
Just out of curiosity, I checked to see what the cost of the First Class round-trip would have been if I had paid full price. Would you believe US $16,500? Amazing.
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Does First Classs include European beer an no additional charge?
It better! It would be a real shame if all they offer is Coors or Budweiser.


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Q: APK not compatybile with tablets I'm trying to publish the app for any device. I assume, that there is something AndroidManifest.xml that causing it to not being available for tablets, but I can't figure out what.
Here is the fragment that could cause troubles:
    <uses-sdk
        android:minSdkVersion="10"
        android:targetSdkVersion="18" />

    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" android:required="false"/>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS" />
    <uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE" />
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />

    <supports-screens android:smallScreens="true"
              android:normalScreens="true"
              android:largeScreens="true"
              android:xlargeScreens="true"
              android:resizeable="true"
              android:anyDensity="true"/>

    <permission
        android:name="pl.wirtuale.vtk.permission.C2D_MESSAGE"
        android:protectionLevel="signature" />

<uses-permission android:name="pl.wirtuale.vtk.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" />

I marked CALL_PHONE as not required but still the app is not available for tablets. What else could cause it?

A: that is not how you say something is required or not. to not require the telephone you do this
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.telephony"
    android:required="false"/>

also if you want to support everything you dont need to have all this stuff
<supports-screens android:smallScreens="true"
          android:normalScreens="true"
          android:largeScreens="true"
          android:xlargeScreens="true"
          android:resizeable="true"
          android:anyDensity="true"/>

you can just delete it, all screen sizes will be compatible. You only use that when you want to exclude certain sizes

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On Exhibit at Tyler Museum of Art: "Passing Through" & Books"
The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. on the Tyler Junior College main campus. Regular TMA hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-5pm Sunday. The Museum is closed Mondays. For more info call the museum at (903)595-1001, tylermuseum.org, or email info@tylermuseum.org.
"Passing Through" on Exhibit
"Passing Through: Works by Lloyd Brown, Pat Gabriel, and Sarah Williams" is organized by the Tyler Museum of Art. As the title suggests, the featured works explore scenes from the American landscape one might encounter while "passing through" a town or area. Despite the similar subjects, each individual artist has captured these overlooked spaces in their own unique way – elevating the mundane and making the ordinary extraordinary.
Support for "Passing Through" is provided by Collectors' Circle Gold Sponsor Julietta Jarvis Foundation, Inc., with special thanks to Valley House Gallery, Artspace 111 and Foltz Fine Art, Talley Dunn Gallery, and Moody Gallery.
This will be on exhibit through December 1st.
"Books, Books & More Books: Works by MANUAL"
The Tyler Museum of Art is embarking on another historic collaboration with a fellow Smith County nonprofit while exploring the printed word as a work of art in its next major exhibition, "Books, Books & More Books: Works by MANUAL," presented in collaboration with Literacy Council of Tyler. The exhibition runs through November 10th in the Museum's Bell Gallery.
Organized by the TMA and curated by Caleb Bell, "Books, Books & More Books" spotlights a series of photographic works from the ongoing "Book Project by MANUAL," the artistic collaboration of Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill that began in 1974. The photographs from this series spotlight a wide variety of books in dynamic compositions, "visually exploring their importance in our lives," Caleb Bell said.
Though created within the classic genre of still life, the artistic duo sees its work in the "Book Project" more as "staging discrete dramas on a very small stage," they wrote. "What we may be doing in this extended project is just a different form of 'romance' with the book than is reading and researching."
The idea of an exhibition celebrating the physical, bound book as a work of art in and of itself – and as a gateway to the imagination – attracted not only the TMA staff but the LCOT leadership as well, and seemed a natural fit for the occasion of two organizations that share complementary educational missions to collaborate for the first time.
"Many of our students, like others in Tyler, have never had the chance to interact with visual art in a museum setting, and to be able to introduce them to this world through the medium of books is a uniquely approachable and relatable opportunity," said LCOT Executive Director Nancy Crawford. "I think this exhibition reveals the true nature of books as works of art, from the standpoint of the content inside, the cover art, and even the tactile experience of holding a book and turning its pages. We think the exhibition will show our students that reading is truly an artful experience that they can begin to enjoy and appreciate on so many new levels as they pursue their educations at Literacy Council of Tyler."
Support for "Books, Books & More Books" is provided by Collectors' Circle-Platinum Sponsor The Byars Foundation and Media Sponsor Tyler Today Magazine, with special thanks to Moody Gallery, Houston.
Special Days & Tours
Special events in connection with current exhibitions include a free First Friday tour. The first Friday of each month, 11am-12:30pm, the TMA offers a full day of free admission plus guided tours of its spotlight exhibitions.
Family Days will be from 2-4pm the second Saturday of each month. Free admission, interactive art projects, light snacks, and a festive atmosphere for all ages are on the menu for the second Saturday of each month with the Tyler Museum of Art's Family Day.
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Michael Brundidge: Inside the Artist's Studio
Some People Call Me the Space Cowboy
By Derrick White
"You are free to do what you want! So go out and get it," exclaims local artist Michael Brundidge. Michael is a cheerful, energetic, friendly, and laid back personality you are more than likely to encounter during your next visit to True Vine Brewing Company, where he works. His artwork may also be seen there, perhaps being displayed in a one-night, pop-up art exhibition or permanently installed in spots around the brewery. Michael's art is primarily collages. This is something I personally value because about half of my own artwork is in the medium of collage and I appreciate it when I see it and when I see it done well.
The word collage comes from a French word meaning "to glue" and it is a prevalent and accessible visual art technique, where the composition is created from grouping different colors, forms, and images and creating a new, and sometimes very different, whole. Collages may include drawings and sketches, magazine and newspaper clippings, ribbon, paint, handmade papers, text lettering or phrases, photographs, prints, and other found objects selected and attached to paper, canvas, wood panels, or other supports. The ancestry of the process of collage dates back hundreds of years.
Brundidge explains, "My main focus in style lately is mixed media collage artwork. Outer space has been the most prevalent theme and inspiration in my current series "Space Is The Place." I like to mingle Pop Art, Surrealism, and a splash of Neo-Dadaism (an absurdist combination of daily life and art using playfulness, iconoclasm, and appropriation)." He goes on to add, "I use plywood as my canvases (or supports) and acrylic paint for the backgrounds. I love how the acrylic soaks into the plywood. I think the textures really visually pop creating a combination matte and glossy finish to my backgrounds. I use clippings and cutouts of various images found in old magazines from the 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's. I really enjoy the textures and color palettes used in those decades. I juxtapose images of people, places, and things I find interesting onto my painted backgrounds. I like to call it manual Photoshop. The images most often reoccurring throughout my pieces are large ominous hands, planets, women, and astronauts." After Michael creates his collages he then finishes them by creating a custom frame for each individual piece using weathered or repurposed wood, which adds to the charm and content of the work.
Other than elementary school art classes, Michael Brundidge does not have any formal training in visual art. He is a self-taught artist, sometimes referred to as an outsider or folk artist for the unique qualities of style and practice. When making art to make art, there is no critique deadline and no teacher to please. This is one of the open-ended concepts I love about creating art: the fact you can just decide to do it. If you feel inspired to start making, sharing, and selling art, you can put a sign in your yard today and become just as much of an artist as anyone else. No degree or certification, training, or experience required. This does not mean you will automatically have any success, be any good, or make anything interesting, but you might. You get to express yourself and your unique human experience to the rest of us however you feel compelled to do so. This concept applies to everyone, of any age, of any skill set, and by any means. You cannot do this with most other occupations. You cannot decide to randomly put a sign in your yard and start practicing dentistry, for example. Or as Michael Brundidge puts it, "You are free to do what you want! So go out and get it."
What inspired Michael down the path of pursuing art was, as he states, "Honestly, it was loneliness and alienation. I know it sounds dismal and depressing but I was truly hard-pressed to do something. I did not feel as though I had much of an identity. Making art brought back vitality, confidence, and purpose in my life." Adding, "It has developed my trait of persistence. Art has given me the will to continue on despite ridicule, hang-ups, and depravity." What Michael finds frustrating about being an artist is, in his words, "Exclusivity and competition. I disagree and do not participate in any art based competitions. Art is extremely subjective. Critics and the upper crust held in high regard can make or break an artist. Anyone can make art. I dare and laud them to do so. I truly believe art is a party and everyone is invited. Make art to make art. Elitism is too common in the art world. The idea that money talks and has unquestionable influence in the art world is a fallacy. Every artist matters and all content must be considered." So everyone could, and I believe should make art. The process is emotionally healing and therapeutic. It doesn't matter if you are interested in playing the game of the big money buying and selling art world, which is an economy just like every other commodity-driven economy in the world. Make art by you for you, and let the rest fall where it may whether you are a joker, a lover, or a sinner.
Speaking of jokers, Michael finds inspiration in the works of artist Ray Johnson, who was primarily a collage and correspondence artist. He was described as New York's most famous unknown artist. Michael exclaims, "He was relentless and continuously persistent in his artwork. He was a recluse staying vigilant and persistent in his process. His media ebbed and flowed at his inclination. Johnson was a prankster in expectation. His content was his own and he did not sway his ideology and process. He even determined and called the shots when it came time for him to leave this world." On January 13, 1995, Ray Johnson dove off a bridge and then backstroked out to sea in an apparent suicide or perhaps final performance art piece. Strange aspects of Johnson's death involved the number 13 (date; his age, 67 (6+7=13); his motel room number 247 (2+4+7=13) … and the number of letters in "Me Space Cowboy"). Learn more about Johnson in the documentary film "How to Draw a Bunny." Learn more about Brundidge by going to True Vine and having a beer.
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Lauren Pitre: Inside the Artists Studio
Painting the Town: Lauren Pitre
"I can say without a doubt art has brought me confidence. I always struggled with confidence growing up but it seems after each milestone I pass within my art career I gain more confidence, in particular with my murals," affirms local artist Lauren Pitre. You may have experienced Lauren's work even if you were not aware of it at the time. If you've been to the Longview Mall, downtown Mineola, The Discovery Science Place in Tyler, or the Lindale Candy Company, you probably noticed her dynamic and engaging murals. Lauren received her Associate's degree in Art from Tyler Junior College and received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the University of Texas at Tyler, focusing on painting. She prolifically creates beautiful and enchanting still lifes of antiquated objects but during her time at UT Tyler she gained experience in painting murals. Now murals and commissioned portraits are Lauren's full-time job.
"The Importance of Community Murals" is an online article from the website productcare.org stating, "From the 30,000-year-old animal murals in France's Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave to Banksy's Balloon Girl, murals have been part of our cultural landscape for thousands of years. Community murals are a mode of expression for artists in every graphic style imaginable: abstract, photorealistic, surrealist, expressionist and graffiti, to name just a few. Most recently, murals have become community centerpieces bringing people together to celebrate the heritage and history of their home. They create vibrant neighborhoods people want to visit and live. Murals attract new local businesses, help bring customers to pre-existing locations, and boost the economy of an area. Murals encourage people to slow down and admire your surroundings. Part of slow living involves appreciating our surroundings and their beauty. Murals create important conversations and expand thought. They also act as collective thought spaces. A great example of a dialogue-provoking mural project is American artist Wyland's Whaling Walls. Over a 30 year period, Wyland painted 100 life-sized whale murals across the globe to help people appreciate our oceans through art."
Lauren has an excellent painting skill set, creating works quite capable of attracting and holding the viewer's attention while provoking conversation and thought in her murals as well as her fine art. "My vintage still lifes are mostly painted on wood panels with acrylic paint. I use wood panels so I can get more layers and am able to lightly sand between coats to get a smooth surface I like. Acrylic paint works best with the wood. It dries quick enough to get more layers of detail," Lauren describes. She adds, "The style of my pieces is realistic with an exaggerated use of color as well as the background behind the objects. Typical objects I choose to depict are old cameras, clocks, books, and radios. As far as commissioned portraits and murals I tend to stick to realism as well, depending on what the subject matter is, along with the look and design of the surrounding area I will use a specific color palette directed towards a particular style."
Lauren grew up always drawing people and facial portraits. After she graduated high school she began working at a local Goodwill store. It is there her fascination with distinctive items began to take hold. Lauren explains, "I enjoyed seeing different objects from different decades, mostly old cameras and clocks. One of the Goodwill tasks specific to me was creating displays for end-caps, toppers, and windows and I usually ended up using the older items, to give them a new life. I decided to collect these vintage items and make still lifes of them and paint them. Another one of my jobs was to paint the outside of the windows for holidays and special sales, the more I did them the more elaborate they became. It was then I felt this was where my path as an artist was truly starting."
Lauren took a mural painting class at UT Tyler with Professor Alexis Serio Hughes: "We planned out and painted one of the exterior walls of the Discovery Science Place in Tyler over the span of one semester. After that semester I was hooked. I spent a later semester working on a mural there at UT Tyler in the Biology building. I was able to come up with a design, color palette, and work schedule, as well as assigning tasks to the three of us working on the mural," she states.
After graduating, Lauren was able to start her first large commissioned mural downtown in her own hometown of Mineola. Soon after she completed the mural in Mineola, she was commissioned for multiple murals in towns around East Texas. "As an introverted person, I never really saw myself branching out and doing large projects like city murals, but art has given me the confidence to do things like that. Although art has given me the confidence to branch out and do large projects around our region, it brings problems along with it, like talking to people, in particular groups of people. I can say the path to get my degree in art helped me tremendously in preparing to speak in front of people but I have noticed, as an introvert, it takes a while to get over. However, after speaking in front of crowds a few times I have come to see it gets a little easier each time," describes Lauren.
Lauren finds inspiration in the work of other artists like Christopher Stott (contemporary still life painter). She states, "He uses a lot of vintage objects in his work and highlights all the formal qualities of the objects I find most interesting, like contrasts in surface texture in vintage cameras and the shadows they produce. He adds non-vintage objects like wooden chairs and pencils in his pieces, which add another element of contrast." Lauren concludes, "I also have a favorite muralist, Anat Ronen, who does a lot of work throughout the Texas area and surrounding states. She is a massive inspiration to my mural work; keeping up with her and her work pushes me to keep expanding my work throughout East Texas."
For more information and to see examples of her work on Instagram, check out: @artbylaurenpitre
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Chlust – szybka, wieloosobowa, hazardowa gra karciana, popularna wśród szkolnej młodzieży na terenie Górnego Śląska oraz okolic Radomia w czasach PRL-u. Nazwa gry wzięła się od onomatopei oznaczającej odgłos, jaki wydawały karty przy nerwowym rzucaniu ich na stół bądź ziemię przez graczy. Jest nazywana również śląskim pokerem.

Zasady gry
Gra składa się z trzech etapów:
 Rozdanie kart
 Licytacja
 Zbieranie lew

Do gry potrzebna jest talia 20 kart (od asa do dziesiątek). Celem gry jest zdobycie tytułowego chlusta. Jeżeli nikt nie będzie miał chlusta, wygrywa ten, kto zdobył więcej lew.

Chlust
Chlust to 3 karty tego samego koloru lub tej samej figury. Dziesiątka trefl może zastąpić dowolną kartę, ale tylko w 2 fazie gry, przy zgłaszaniu chlustów; nigdy podczas zbierania lew. Jeżeli kartą pod stosem jako atut jest właśnie dziesiątka trefl, to jej funkcję przejmuje dziesiątka pik. Chlusta bez dziesiątek zastępujących karty nazywamy chlustami czystymi, które są wyżej w starszeństwie kart niż nieczyste.

Gdy dziesiątka trefl jest w sekwensie z dwoma kartami treflowymi, to jest to chlust czysty, ponieważ nie ma potrzeby zastępowania. W tym przykładzie funkcję dziesiątki trefl dla tego gracza przejmuje dziesiątka pik.

Rozdanie kart
W chlusta gra się symbolicznie. Każda osoba musi wyłożyć "ceskiego", czyli 10 groszy. Uczestnicy gry wybierają rozdającego, który rozdaje wszystkim graczom po 3 karty. Rozdający ma obowiązek zaoferowania przełożenia talii graczowi po jego prawej stronie. Po tym odkrywa jedną kartę i kładzie ją pod stosem awersem do góry tak, aby jej wartość oraz kolor był widoczny dla wszystkich. Kolor tej karty określa atut. Jeżeli odkrytą w ten sposób kartą jest as to gracz, jeśli ma dziesiątkę karo bądź kier, może ją wymienić na znajdującego się pod stosem asa.

Licytacja
Po rozdaniu, gdy któryś z graczy uzna, że ma chlusta bądź dobre karty, dokłada kolejnego ceskiego do puli. Pozostali muszą wówczas dołożyć tyle samo, jeżeli chcą dalej grać i nie spasują. Dokłada się ceskie do chwili, w której nikt nie będzie już chciał zwiększyć puli. Wówczas gdy ktoś ma chlusta, pokazuje go innym. Jeżeli więcej niż jedna osoba ma chlusta, to trzeba je porównać według schematu znajdującego się poniżej. Jeżeli nikt nie miał chlusta, następuje gra ze zbieraniem lew.

Starszeństwo chlustów

 3 walety
 3 karty w atutowym kolorze (w przypadku remisu wygrywa ten, kto ma w nim silniejsze karty)
 3 karty w nieatutowym kolorze (w przypadku remisu wygrywa ten, kto ma w nim silniejsze karty); obowiązuje starszeństwo kolorów.

4. 3 te same figury (w przypadku remisu wygrywa ten, kto ma w nim silniejsze karty). W tym przypadku dziesiątki również liczą się do figur.

Jeżeli mamy do porównania chlust czysty (bez dziesiątki trefl bądź pik) i chlust nieczysty (z dziesiątkami trefl bądź pik), to zawsze starszym chlustem będzie chlust czysty.

Starszeństwo kart
 As
 Król
 Dama
 Walet
 Dziesiątka

Starszeństwo kolorów
 trefl ♣
 pik ♠
 kier
 karo

Zbieranie lew
Gdy po rozdaniu żaden z graczy nie będzie miał chlusta, to rozdający rozpoczyna grę kładąc kartę z ręki na stół rozpoczynając lewę. Gracze muszą wykładać karty zgodnie z następującymi zasadami:

 Przebijanie kart starszą kartą.
 Dokładanie kart do koloru karty rozpoczynającej lewę.
 Wykładanie atutu w przypadku braku karty rozpoczynającej lewę.
 W przypadku braku kart z powyższych zasad należy wyrzucić jakąkolwiek kartę, co jest równoznaczne z przegraniem lewy dla gracza, który to wykonał(w tej sytuacji gracza nie dotyczy już zasada nr 3).

Lewę wygrywa gracz, który wystawił najmocniejszą kartę w kolorze karty początkującej bądź atutu. Wówczas zabiera on karty z lewej do siebie na osobny stosik i wykłada kartę rozpoczynającą kolejną lewę.

Koniec rozdania
Gdy wszyscy rozegrają ostatnią lewę, każdy podlicza liczbę lew, które udało mu się wziąć. Ten, kto zdobył ich najwięcej, wygrywa rozdanie i bierze pulę. W przypadku remisu gracze dokładają do puli kolejne ceskie i rozgrywają nowe, decydujące rozdanie. Następnym rozdającym jest osoba znajdująca się po lewej stronie poprzedniego. Gra się dowolną liczbę rozdań, jednakże powinno się grać tak, aby gracze postanowili zakończyć grę po partii, w której rozdającym był gracz znajdujący się po prawej stronie początkowego.

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Dołożenie 5 złotych
Jeżeli ktoś ma dziesiątkę trefl (bądź w wymienionym powyżej przypadku dziesiątkę pik), może, trzymając ją w ręce z pozostałymi kartami, odwrócić ją tak, aby awers był widoczny dla pozostałych graczy. Wówczas może dołożyć do puli 5 zł i gra jest toczona dalej.

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About 60 residents turned out for the Pine Street Coalition (PSC) Neighborhood Meeting December 8 at Burlington Public Works Conference Room. The PSC stressed a set of Redesign Guidelines achieves transportation facilities "cheaper, cleaner, quicker and (much) safer," "doing more than less," said PSC's Tony Redington.
Redington pointed to the double digit growth in highway fatalities 2015-2016, the first such surge in a half century as a concern. The Parkway calls for six new traffic signals systems which generate a 900% increase in rates of serious injuries and twice the crash rates compared to a roundabout. The purpose of the Parkway touts safety but the current design decreases safety by generating more crashes and more injuries than currently, Redington says.


In this article, the authors propose an agenda for special education teacher education researchers. The authors emphasize that particular attention should be paid to policy work and studies of innovations in pre-service preparation, induction and mentoring, and professional development. The authors discuss strategies to bolster the research foundation, namely, by oversampling special education teachers in the Schools and Staffing Survey and the Teacher Follow-Up Survey and by fostering the development of models of teacher development and related measures of teacher quality.


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Everything you need to know about Croydon's new Olympic hero Joshua Buatsi
Chris Ballinger
Croydon boxer Joshua Buatsi with his bronze medal.
Croydon's new Olympic hero Joshua Buatsi produced a stunning upset to knockout one of the top seeds in the boxing yesterday and is now just one win away from winning a medal.
The light heavyweight boxer admitted he even surprised himself with his victory to make it through to the quarter finals in Rio and hopes it will give the rest of Team GB's boxers a much-needed "boost".
The 23-year-old's sudden rise to prominence means many people will be wanting to find out more about him and when they can cheer him on next. Hopefully we can help.
What are Buatsi's links to Croydon?
He moved to Croydon from Ghana aged nine and grew up on the Shrublands estate in Shirley.
Buatsi attended Edenham High School, in Orchard Way, Shirley, from 2004 to 2009. Another famous alumni is X Factor winner Ben Haenow.
He joined South Norwood and Victory Boxing Club, in Charnwood Road, aged 15 and he still works with his original trainers Terry Smith and Mark Gillespie.
What boxing experience does Buatsi have?
Buatsi came to prominence in 2014 when he won the England Boxing National Championships.
This victory helped him to secure a place in the GB Boxing squad and he went on to establish his status as the country's best light-heavyweight by winning the national title again in 2015.
Buatsi made his international debut for GB Boxing in 2014 and in 2015 he won his first major medal when he secured bronze at the 2015 European Championships in Samokov, in Bulgaria.
He represented the British Lionhearts in the 2015 and 2016 seasons of the World Series Boxing and in April 2016 he qualified for Rio when he won gold at the European Continental Qualifier in Samsun, Turkey.
When is his next fight?
Buatsi takes on Abdelhafid Benchabla in the quarter final of the light heavyweight (81kg) category at 11.45pm on Sunday (August 14).
The 29-year-old Algerian had a bye in the first round and in the last 16 he beat Ramon Albert Ramirez from Venezuala on points.
What are his chances of winning a medal?
Buatsi said he was targeting "nothing less than gold" after confirming his place on the plane to Rio in April and he is just one victory away from guaranteeing himself at least a bronze.
This is because the two losing semi-finalists will both receive bronze medals.
Buatsi knocked out third seed Elshod Rasulov of Uzbekistan in a powerful performance on Thursday.
The 23-year-old Team GB fighter took on Rasulov, 30, after breezing past Kennedy Katende in his opening match on Sunday.
In his bout with Katende, Buatsi forced the first stoppage of the Olympics, defeating the Ugandan in the third round.
And Thursday's clash with Rasulov saw Buatsi go toe to toe with his much-fancied opponent throughout the bout, before landing a powerful right hook in the final round to stop the Uzbekistani fighter.
Should we be expecting epic bouts like Mike Tyson v Lennox Lewis?
Each fight consists of three, three-minute rounds, instead of the 12 rounds that professional contests can go to.
The competition has a straight knockout format, with three judges deciding the winner of each bout if both fighters are still standing at the end of the three rounds.
Any other facts we should know about Buatsi?
He is student at St Mary's University, in London, where he is over two years into a degree in management and sport science. He has taken time out to concentrate on boxing and expects to complete his studies after the Olympics.
Are there any other Olympic hopefuls from Croydon to watch out for?
Martyn Rooney is taking part in this third Olympics and he will run in the first round of the 400m at 1.05am on Saturday (August 13).
Rooney, who won gold at the European Championships, is also a member of the 4x400m relay squad.
Sprinter James Dasaolu, who was crowned British Champion in June with a time of 9.93 seconds, will be running in the 100m and also the 4x100m relay.
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The story of the Constructivist Learning Laboratory is documented in Gary Stager's doctoral dissertation, "An Investigation of Constructionism in the Maine Youth Center." The University of Melbourne. 2006.
Gary shares, "Shortly after the start of the three-year project, Papert outlined the Eight Big Ideas Behind the Constructionist Learning Laboratory (PDF). Although non-exhaustive, this list does a good job of explaining constructionism to the general population." Gary is also curating a site of Papert quotes called The Daily Papert, showcasing the enduring wisdom of Dr. Papert.
Interesting ideas from the past. If you would like to see similar ideas that merge the school library and the computer lab into a learning commons, see Loertscher, Koechlin, and Zwaan. The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win published in 2008.
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What are some ways to reverse engineer the typical process of review at the end to assess learning? Does anyone know of models to test first and then learn based on what was not known?


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Updated: Mar. 13, 2021 at 6:32 PM CST
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - One East Texas church held a garage sale for a good cause Saturday.
It wasn't a traditional garage sale because none of the items had price tags.
New Life: Church on the Rock outreach director Tabatha Gault said her volunteers are here to give to the less fortunate.
"We hand you a brown paper bag, and whatever you can put into that sack, you take home for free," Gault said. "We have everything from kitchen to bathroom items, and other bathroom essentials like shampoos and conditioners. We also have deodorant and clothes of every size, from newborn babies to men up to size 44."
Gault says about 50 people came out today. Over 100 items were donated, and 1 box was left.
This is the first year the outreach group has done a free community giveaway.
"In outreach ministry, we meet a lot of different people. whether they are struggling financially or with drugs, or just going through some hard times. Even before the pandemic, there were a lot of people struggling," Gault explained.
Gault said they organized the community garage sale because they could personally relate to a time when they were in need as well.
"I would probably say about 70 percent of my volunteer team that goes to church here, are recovering addicts. Not just recovering addicts, but these are people who grew up in poverty with a poverty mindset," Gault added. "But their lives have been completely transformed, and they want to give back as much as they have been given. It is a beautiful thing."
The outreach group's goal is to host a community giveaway at least four times a year.


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This story is part of a series on the lottery and casinos in Maryland called "All In: Maryland's Big Bet on Gambling."
By JOE D. MARSHALL and SAM SCHMIEDER
A crumbling rowhouse sits next door to the Park Heights Renaissance offices. (Photo: Sam Schmieder)
BALTIMORE—If gambling helped revitalize neighborhoods, Park Heights should be among Baltimore's finest.
The neighborhood grew up just south of Pimlico Race Course—though most racing fans pay no attention to Park Heights and its decaying blocks.
Then there's the Maryland lottery. Park Heights and other low-income communities in the 21215 zip code spend more on lottery tickets than any other zip code in the state—$34 million in 2012, according to a Capital News Service analysis.
Now, with the expansion of casinos in Maryland, Park Heights and its neighbors will receive about $4.5 million a year—a share of casino revenues—until 2032 to help redevelop the community by building new housing, creating new jobs and attracting new retailers.
The list of projects—some already completed—is ambitious. And yet, residents of Park Heights say they don't believe gambling money will bring the neighborhood back to middle-class stability.
George Dennis sits patiently waiting for his food in a carry-out/convenience store in Park Heights. (Photo: Sam Schmieder)
"Everyone keeps playing the lotto," said George Dennis, 54, as he waited to pick up lunch in a restaurant connected to a convenience store that sells lottery tickets. "And everyone just keeps getting poorer and poorer."
"We don't get that money back"
A few decades ago, Park Heights was a tidy neighborhood of porch-fronted rowhouses. Today, its blocks are marked by boarded-up homes and trash-filled vacant lots.
"Crime, drugs and poverty have all gone through the roof," said Lenwood Cole, 72, who has lived in the area for 52 years.
Park Heights residents "are a big source of revenue for lottery," Cole said. "But we don't get that money back."
According to 2012 data collected by the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance, the neighborhood designated Southern Park Heights has a median household income of about $26,950, which is $13,000 below the citywide median household income of $40,800. Thirty-four percent of households and 48 percent of children live below the poverty line—higher than the city average.
In 1977, Park Heights and neighboring communities began receiving special grants from the state, called "local impact funds," to help cover costs of the extra trash and traffic that the racetrack creates, according to a 2003 state report on "Special Racing Revenues." That year, the money amounted to $54,000. The grants topped out at about $550,000 in 2012.
Before the lottery and long before Horseshoe Casino, Pimlico Race Course was the main gambling attraction in Baltimore. The racetrack, founded in 1870, is home to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of American racing's Triple Crown.
But attendance there has dwindled over the decades—except for Preakness days, when the track is mobbed. More than 123,000 people attended this year's Preakness May 17.
Even when visitors do come to watch the horses run, residents say, Park Heights and other neighboring communities—such as Arlington-Pimlico—don't benefit. Racing doesn't bring business to the area's shops or restaurants.
Larry E. Jennings Jr., chairman of Park Heights Renaissance, sees Pimlico Race Course as nothing more than a big open space, a border between Park Heights and more affluent neighborhoods to the east.
"I wish Pimlico would be gone," said Jennings, who grew up near the track. "It's literally a zero 360 days of the year, except for Preakness."
The local impact grants connected to the racetrack did not stop the area's decline and were discontinued in 2012 as casinos began opening in the state.
Park Heights Master Plan
In 2012, as it debated whether to expand casino gambling, the Maryland legislature directed a share of slots revenues go to neighborhoods near Baltimore's casino. As part of the deal, Pimlico, though it is nowhere near the downtown casino, was included for 20 years.
Over the past two years, the Park Heights-Pimlico area has budgeted about $8 million in impact grants.
Seventy-five percent of those funds go to the Park Heights Master Plan, a 10-to-15-year road map for redevelopment that extends through Park Heights and across neighboring communities.
The remaining 25 percent goes to other neighborhoods within a one-mile radius of Park Heights and Pimlico Race Course, including the Northwest Community Planning Forum, Liberty-Wabash and Coldspring Newtown.
Jennings, who grew up near Park Heights, today is senior managing director of ValStone Partners, an investment firm that he cofounded.
He said he is no fan of gambling. He calls the lottery "a tax on poor people." He contributed thousands of dollars to the campaign to stop casino expansion.
But now, as chairman of Park Heights Renaissance, he oversees the spending of the millions of dollars that the casinos will spin off for the community.
Julius Colon stands in front of a map of Park Heights in his office at Park Heights Renaissance. (Photo: Sam Schmieder)
Park Heights Renaissance has ambitious plans. Julius Colon, president and CEO of Park Heights Renaissance, came to Baltimore in 2009 from New York to manage the redevelopment.
'"Our goal was to bring in a level of stability and prepare this community for revitalization, and that's what we've done," Colon said.
Some changes in the community are visible. Park Heights Renaissance has renovated the Hilltop Shopping Center and added a Department of Motor Vehicles branch. It recently opened Renaissance Gardens, a residential community for senior citizens. And Park Heights Renaissance has persuaded the Roland Park Country School to start a new charter school in Park Heights next year.
With the Mayor's Office of Employment Development, Park Heights Renaissance created the Park Heights Partnership for Jobs. The program provides job-training and placement for residents of Park Heights, where unemployment is higher than the the citywide rate.
A 20-year program
When it comes to gambling, Colon believes poor people spend more on lottery tickets because they are more prone to "chase the dream" of finding a quick fix to their financial situations, which Colon calls a myth.
And though he is wary of gambling, Colon is more concerned about the negative effects that drugs and alcohol have on the lives of people in poor communities—effects he refers to as "systematic genocide."
Colon says it will take about 10 years for dramatic changes in Park Heights, and 20 years for a complete turnaround. He wants the neighborhood to be an area that attracts home-buyers and families.
But some residents feel that the community redevelopment process is moving far too slowly and the number of improvements don't seem to match the amount of money coming into the neighborhood from gambling.
Rite Aid employee Jason Carter stands outside of the store in Park Heights. (Photo: Sam Schmieder)
Jason Carter, who works at a local Rite Aid in Park Heights, said he sees "little improvement" in the area. And he said he doesn't gamble because he he believes it preys on the desperation of poor people.
"They play the lottery instead of taking that money and sitting it in the bank, letting the bank do what it's supposed to do," Carter said.
Clara Virginia Lee, a Park Heights resident of 57 years, wants to see more done with the impact funds as well. Previous development plans, she said, did not deliver.
"There were upgrades they promised to build 17 years ago, but I still don't see it," Lee said. "We may not be the most well-off community, but we deserve services too."
Lee plays the lottery from time to time, but she said she often wonders if the revenue is actually going to education and community clean-up, as she says politicians claim.
"I think a lot of the money is going somewhere else, and that's the unjust part about it all." she said.
Nevertheless, Lee still cannot resist the urge to try her luck every once in a while, hoping to win big.
"Actually, now that you mention it," she said, "I'm going to go buy a lottery ticket right now."
Park Heights Renaissance projects:
-- Renaissance Gardens -$6,951,200 according to http://www.southwaybuilders.com/renaissance-gardens-ribbon-cutting-ceremony
-- Park Heights Piazza & Kidscape - $150,000
Park Heights Master Plan area FY15 Fund Allocation:
-- Northwest Community Planning Forum - $787,500
-- Liberty/ Wabash Area - $281,250
-- Coldspring Newton - $56,250
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