Downloadable combinatorics text by Marko Petkovsek, Herbert Wilf and Doron Zeilberger. Published by A. K. Peters.
Theory of chord structures to create music through algorithms by Vladimir Ladma.
Introduction to generating functions with interactive java applets by Alexander Bogomolny.
An article on generating functions and Polya's theory of counting by Karl Dahlke.
Iwan Jensen counts polyominoes (aka lattice animals), paths, and various related quantities.
Tilings of squares and rectangles, the classical problem and variations.
An unsolved combinatorial problem by Frans Faase.
In the Mathematics Archive at University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Many up-to-date links, and a short introduction.
How many ways are there of throwing n indistinguishable dice each with m faces?
Elwyn's research in the field, including several papers.
Research on pushing blocks, Clickomania, Phutball, and sliding coins. Survey paper on algorithmic combinatorial game theory.
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Links compiled by Peter Cameron.


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HomeBureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Remarks & Releases...Caribbean-United States Framework For Security Cooperation
Caribbean-United States Framework For Security Cooperation
Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue
The CARIBBEAN-U.S. SECURITY COOPERATION DIALOGUE will be held on a periodic basis. The venue for the Dialogue will alternate between the Caribbean and the United States.
The CARIBBEAN-U.S. SECURITY COOPERATION COMMISSION will be responsible for: (1) Dialogue and its Preparations, (2) Monitoring Implementation, (3) Resource mobilization and Coordination (3) Reporting and metrics and (4) Identification of Next Steps.
AD HOC TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS will be established as necessary.
In 2010, the Caribbean States and the United States agreed to the "Caribbean-United States Framework for Security Cooperation" (Framework). This framework provided for a process of consultation on pressing security concerns and the need for strengthening cooperation among our states to respond to the security challenges we commonly face in the region. The Framework served as a guidepost for Caribbean and Partner engagement on security. Since 2010 significant developments not reflected in the original framework have been achieved, principally the adoption by CARICOM Member States of the 2013 CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy.
By mutual agreement, the 2010 Framework has been reviewed and updated to reflect the new and traditional security challenges and new layers of cooperation among the United States, Caribbean States, and other international partners.
This institutionalized Caribbean-U.S. Security Cooperation arrangement will continue to serve to advance and reinforce the efforts already underway to further secure the Caribbean region and the United States through improved cooperative relationships. This document re-establishes the Framework for security cooperation for the Caribbean States, (defined as CARICOM States and the Dominican Republic) and the United States. This document updates the 2010 Joint Caribbean-United States Framework For Security Cooperation Engagement, adopted in Washington, D.C.
II. Background
The Caribbean suffers from relatively high homicide rates (average of 16 per 100,000 vs. a global average of 6.2) (UNODC 2014). In a number of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, despite high human development achievements, many people feel threatened by rising rates of homicide and other violent crimes. (UNDP Human Development Report 2014).
In its 2017 Report "The Costs of Crime and Violence – New Evidence and Insights in LAC" the Inter-American Development Bank noted that: "The costs of these high crime rates are significant: people change their behavior to avoid crime or engage in criminal activity, households spend to protect themselves from crime, firms reduce their investment and incur productivity losses, and governments shift the allocation of resources." The IDB concluded that:
1. The high social costs of crime in the Caribbean are driven by specifically high levels of violent crime (homicide and violent assault).
2. Crime affects a large portion of the private sector through losses directly from crime and through expenses relating to private security.
3. The relatively high government expenditure on combating crime goes overwhelmingly toward costs for police (and prisons), with precious little going to the judicial system and violence prevention.
To improve citizen security requires a coordinated multi-national and multi-sector approach including prevention, institutional reforms, and information sharing. An institutionalized Caribbean-U.S. Security Framework for Security Cooperation will serve to reinforce and advance the efforts already underway to further secure the region through improved cooperative relationships.
III. THE SECURITY COOPERATION PROCESS
Framework for Security Cooperation
It is intended that this Framework for Security Cooperation will be institutionalized through the implementation of the following measures and processes.
a. Institutional Arrangements and Instruments;
b. Resource Mobilization and Coordination;
c. Reporting Procedures; and,
d. Review Procedures (Monitoring and Evaluation).
A. Institutional Arrangements and Instruments
Caribbean-United States security cooperation has occurred at the bilateral and multilateral levels. While respecting the continued need for bilateral relations that will reflect the unique linkages between them, the principal institutional arrangements and instruments for security cooperation between the Caribbean States and the United States will be supported by:
a. Caribbean-United States Framework for Security Cooperation
b. Caribbean-United States Declaration of Principles
c. Caribbean-United States Plan of Action
Based on assessments and agreement, several mechanisms for security cooperation have been identified to continue to advance the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action. Among these mechanisms are:
The High-Level Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue, which serves to set goals and review progress at the political level. The Dialogue includes the participation of international partners.
The Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Commission, which serves as the highest diplomatic authority for executing the Caribbean-United States Framework for Security Cooperation, Declaration of Principles, and Plan of Action. The Commission is comprised of the CARICOM Security Management Committee (CSMC), the Dominican Republic, and the United States, and is open for participation by all Caribbean States and International Partners.
Ad Hoc Joint Caribbean-United States Technical Working Groups, which serve to facilitate international cooperation and interagency collaboration, particularly with respect to strategic priorities identified in Section IV of this framework document. These Ad hoc Working Groups include the participation of international partners.
Ratification of, or accession to international and regional security cooperation conventions and instruments, particularly with respect to organized crime, counter narcotics, counter-terrorism, trafficking in small arms and light weapons and anti-corruption.
B. Resource Mobilization and Coordination
Essential to the full implementation of the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action is the mobilization and coordination of national, regional, and international resources. International partners and public and private sources of funding can contribute to the successful achievement of the Plan of Action. Strong support and understanding by legislative bodies and the public are also keys to success.
C. Reporting Relationships and Procedures
a. Joint Reporting Relationships and Procedures
It is intended that reporting on the outcomes of initiatives undertaken under this Framework for Security Cooperation may be carried out both by Caribbean states and the United States to address their domestic interests and concerns. It is, however, intended that the Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Commission will periodically issue information on the status of implementation of the Plan of Action and outcomes of initiatives undertaken under this Framework for Security Cooperation, as well as other complementary security initiatives.
b. Caribbean States and United States Reporting Relationships and Procedures
It is intended that at least the following Caribbean/CARICOM authorities will be assigned reporting roles and relationships as indicated.
CARICOM Secretariat;
Security Policy Advisory Committee (SEPAC);
Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Commission
CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS);
Regional Security System (RSS)
CARICOM Standing Committees of Operational Entities
Caribbean Security Coordination Committee Dominican Republic (CCSC-DR) (Comité de Coordinación para la Seguridad del Caribe CCSC-DR)
Caribbean-U.S. Ad Hoc Technical Working Groups
CARICOM IMPACS, in particular, is assigned a lead role in the engagement process for the framework and will serve as the interlocutor for CARICOM member states with the Dominican Republic, the United States, and international partners. CARICOM IMPACS will as well ensure the responsibilities of the Commission are carried out.
D. Review Procedures
The capacity of Caribbean-United States security cooperation to adapt accurately to changing realities will depend on the effectiveness of the review procedures established. In this regard, the Dialogue will constantly review progress achieved and recalibrate implementation measures considering the regional security environment, strategic objectives, and resource mobilization and coordination arrangements.
CARICOM IMPACS, in its capacity as CBSI Secretariat, will provide a report annually to the Commission based on input from all participants in the framework. A mechanism for Monitoring and Evaluation should be implemented. This mechanism would assist in determining the value added to all participating states, particularly at a time when resources are limited.
IV. CATEGORIES OF SECURITY COOPERATION
Framework of Strategic Priorities for the Engagement Process
The successful pursuit of the security cooperation process between the Caribbean and the United States requires the accurate identification of the strategic priorities that frame the realities of the current regional security environment. Pursuit of these priorities will be accomplished through the implementation of the Caribbean-U.S. Plan of Action and the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy.
The Caribbean-U.S. Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action are the basic instruments intended to be used, in a comprehensive manner, to guide the coordinated security actions to be adopted by the states of the region in the context of their respective legal systems. In this regard, the Declaration and Plan of Action establishes common objectives, action areas, and procedures to be followed to achieve the required levels of security for the citizens of the Caribbean and the United States.
The Caribbean States and the United States have identified three strategic priorities:
I. Substantially Reduce Illicit Trafficking
a. Counter Transnational Criminal Organizations;
b. Counter-narcotics: Counter and reduce the threat of illicit trafficking of narcotics;
c. Illicit Trafficking in Arms: Combat the illicit trafficking in small arms;
d. Money Laundering: Counter and reduce money laundering;
e. Trafficking in Persons: Prevent and eliminate trafficking in persons;
II. Advance Public Safety and Security
a. Crime and Violence: Reduce violent crime and increase community safety;
b. Counter-Terrorism: Protect our states from terrorism and transnational threats, including cyber-crime;
c. Border Security: Protect the free flow of legitimate trade and travel; reduce illegal and undocumented migration, including human smuggling, and the illegal flow of goods; and cooperate to address the issue of criminal deportees so as to mitigate any impact on public safety and security;
d. Cyber-crime: Protect our citizens and critical infrastructure;
e. Criminal Gangs: Dismantle and disrupt organized gangs and reduce gang- related violence;
f. Natural and Other Disasters: Prevent, mitigate and recover from natural and other disasters;
g. Health: Prevent the spread of pandemics through cooperation with border security;
III. Further Promote Social Justice
a. Prevention of Crime and Violence: Increase social, educational, and economic opportunities for vulnerable populations, in particular youth;
b. Building Trust between Communities and Law Enforcement: Foster improved community and law enforcement cooperation with training for police and civil society and increased opportunities for joint planning and problem-solving, including social intervention programs;
c. Justice Sector Reform: Increase access to justice and improve professionalism and efficiency in the judiciary, including the juvenile justice sector;
d. Anti-Corruption: Reduce corruption in the public and private sectors.
To accomplish these strategic priorities, we must acquire and increase the capabilities and capacities of national and regional institutions that are intended to prevent crime and reduce violence in the Caribbean region by strengthening national and regional institutions and mechanisms, law enforcement and defense institutions, regional forensics capabilities, drug, crime and violence prevention programs, and intelligence and information sharing. International partnerships also play an important role in facilitating the accomplishment of these strategic priorities.
V. PRIORITIZATION OF SECURITY COOPERATION
Criteria for Prioritization
Based on the nature of the threats, concerns, and other challenges, the targeted programmatic measures identified in the Plan of Action will be prioritized. Three (3) criteria will be employed in the ongoing prioritization process. These are:
a. Potential for a positive impact on the reduction of crime and violence;
b. The urgency for implementation; and,
c. The feasibility for resource mobilization and coordination.
VI. LEVELS OF SECURITY COOPERATION
Effective implementation of the Plan of Action will require three (3) levels of cooperation. These are:
a. The Political Level of Security Cooperation;
b. The Diplomatic Level of Security Cooperation; and,
c. The Technical Level of Security Cooperation.
Political Engagement The responsibility for the political level of engagement required to implement the Plan of Action will be discharged on behalf of the Caribbean and the United States respectively by the following authorities.
a. Caribbean/CARICOM:
CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government;
CONSLE and COFCOR.
Dominican Republic's Presidency
CCSC-DR
b. United States:
The U.S. Department of State
Other applicable U.S. Government Agencies
Diplomatic Engagement The responsibility for the diplomatic level of engagement necessary to implement the Plan of Action will be discharged on behalf of the Caribbean/CARICOM and the United States respectively by the following authorities.
Caribbean Ambassadors in Washington, D.C.
CARICOM Secretariat
Dominican Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX)
CARICOM Ministries of Foreign Affairs
Technical Engagement The responsibility for the technical level of engagement of the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action will be discharged on behalf of the Caribbean and the United States respectively by the following entities.
Caribbean/CARICOM:
CARICOM IMPACS
Ad hoc Caribbean-United States Technical Working Groups
Applicable U.S. Government Agencies
VII. MECHANISMS FOR ENGAGEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION
Concept of Implementation
A new, more pragmatic and implementable approach to engagement has been identified as a critical requirement for the success of the Framework and Plan of Action.
To accomplish this objective, the concept of implementation for the engagement mechanisms of the strategy reflects a shift from past patterns of predominantly bilateral, country by country engagements. The new concept also strengthens the Caribbean Region's capacity to implement available United States security cooperation instruments and initiatives. Consistent with the levels of responsibility identified in this engagement framework, it is intended that the implementation of the Plan of Action will result in the institutionalization of a relevant, coherent, balanced, inclusive, multi-level and regional approach to future Caribbean – United States security cooperation, with mechanisms established in both the Caribbean and in the United States.
Implementation Mechanisms
It is intended that the following mechanisms for the implementation of the Plan of Action will be comprised as indicated.
a. High-Level Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue
The venue for the Dialogue will alternate between the Caribbean and the United States. To facilitate participation of all states, Dialogues should be held during the first half of any given calendar year.
b. Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Commission:
The body will meet prior to the Dialogue to prepare the High-Level Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue and seek to advance implementation of the Plan of Action. Participation is open to all Caribbean States. CARICOM Security Management Committee (CSMC) and the Dominican Republic and U.S. participation is essential for the success of the Commission work. To facilitate participation of all states, Commission meetings should be held during the first quarter of any given calendar year.
c. Ad Hoc Caribbean-United States Technical Working Groups:
The Technical Working Groups will meet on an ad hoc basis to advance technical cooperation on aspects of the Plan of Action, review implementation efforts, develop benchmarks, and propose additional measures. The Ad Hoc Technical Working Groups should consider the inclusion of nongovernmental stakeholders, as appropriate. Consistent meetings and participation by focal points is desirable for the success of the TWGs' work.
VIII: The Role of International Partners
We welcome the role of other states and international partners in the fulfillment of our goals and objectives under the Framework and Joint Plan of Action.
The participation of international partners active in the Caribbean such as other states, regional and international organizations, as well as international financial institutions and the private sector are essential in advancing security throughout the Caribbean and have a role to play in the coordination and implementation of the CARICOM Crime and Security Strategy and the Joint Caribbean-U.S. Plan of Action on Security Cooperation.
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Security Western Hemisphere

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Town of Duxbury, Department of Public Works seeks Corps permit to replace seawall in Duxbury
CONCORD, Mass. – The town of Duxbury, Department of Public Works, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with replacement of a seawall that was damaged by storms in 2018 in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
The work, proposed on Duxbury Beach in Duxbury, involves the replacement of a 950-linear-foot section of seawall that failed during the March 2018 winter storms. The replacement seawall will have an elevation of 24.5 feet above mean low water (MLW), which is 4.8 feet greater than the current average seawall elevation. The work is proposed to begin in the fall of 2019 and conclude in the spring of 2020.
The replacement seawall will be constructed with a deeper and wider footing than the existing seawall in order to accommodate for the additional height. The proposed footing will include a 2-foot deep by 12-foot wide concrete base supported by a 1-foot-deep by 12.5-foot-wide crushed stone area and 950 linear feet of 12-inch steel sheet piles. These sheet piles will be driven to a depth of 10 feet, and remain beneath the seawall, in order to reinforce the seawall and prevent undermining.
Increasing the size of the seawall will have 1,381 square feet of permanent impacts and a seaward encroachment of 17.15 inches beyond the existing footprint, below the high tide line. This encroachment will occur below grade only, and the replacement wall slope will match the existing wall slope.
The work also will include the construction of drain pipes through the wall. The drainage system will involve a continuous crushed stone trench along the top of the footing with 4-inch PVC pipes through the wall at 10 feet on center along the trench and at existing grade level behind the wall. This will alleviate hydrostatic pressure on the back side of the wall, as well as allow for water return during storm overtopping. Work will also include the replacement of the damaged staircase with a new staircase in order to maintain safe beach access. The replacement staircase will have concrete stairs on the landward side of the seawall and removable steel stairs on the seaward side.
This project will impact 0.69 acre of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). This habitat consists of sand and cobble that periodically changes in composition due to the strong wave action observed at the project site. Loss of this habitat may adversely affect species that use these waters and substrate. However, the Corps has made a preliminary determination that the site-specific adverse effect will not be substantial. Further consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding EFH conservation recommendations is being conducted and will be concluded prior to the final permit decision.
There is an additional 2,850 linear feet of seawall that will need to be repaired in the future. These repairs will require additional permitting from the Corps.
The application for the federal permit was filed with the Corps in compliance with Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, which provides for federal regulation of any work in, or affecting navigable waters of the U.S.; and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates the discharge or fill of material in U.S. waters, including wetlands. The public notice, with more specifics on the work proposed by the town of Duxbury, Department of Public Works, can be viewed on the Corps website at www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/PublicNotices.aspx.
Public comments on this work proposed by the town of Duxbury, Department of Public Works (file # NAE-2018-02614) should be forwarded no later than Aug. 30, 2019 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, Regulatory Division (ATTN: Katelyn Rainville), 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA 01742-2751. Additional information is available from Permit Project Manager Katelyn Rainville at 978-318-8677 or toll free 800-343-4789 or 800-362-4367 (if calling from within Massachusetts) or by email to: katelyn.m.rainville@usace.army.mil.
Tim Dugan
cenae-pa@usace.army.mil
Release no. 19-066


When Daniel Taylor's Trinity Choir released its 2015 Christmas album Four Thousand Winter, it impressed even the committed scrooges here at CBC Music. And now, a year later, the choir has returned with a record in a very similar mould. Like its predecessor, The Tree of Life features music spanning two millenia: from chants dating back to the earliest days of Christmas celebrations, to contemporary works by Arvo Pärt and John Tavener. But this new album has a concept and a goal of its own.
"The Tree of Life takes the listener on a spiritual journey," wrote Daniel Taylor in the album's liner notes, "guiding us through the notes to the moments of silence between them: here we remember, reflect and give thanks."
The album is structured around Pärt's Seven Magnificat-Antiphons, a collection of gloriously straightforward settings of sixth-century sacred texts. Around the scaffolding of these seven short pieces, Taylor and his choir build a meditative musical experience that's a far cry from the standards-and-sleigh-bells approach to Christmas music. Tavener's setting of William Blake's "The Lamb" is so static, you might find yourself slipping into a trance by the end of its brief running time. Robert Parsons's placid "Ave Maria" will immediately purge your mind of more familiar settings by Schubert and Gounod. And Benjamin Britten's "Hymn to the Virgin" (written when Britten was only 16) cuts straight to the part of you that recognises beauty — regardless of what sort of spiritual journey you may personally be on.
Most of the words you'll hear sung on this album are not from our time, or any time resembling it. They come from bygone societies, practising bygone versions of Christianity. But like Pärt and Tavener before him, Taylor finds contemporary resonance in them: "The Antiphons are the cry of a wounded people who have known loneliness and the loss of dignity," he wrote of the sixth-century texts in Pärt's piece. "We need look no further than our own society to witness this loneliness. There is a lack of understanding, an 'othering' of the vulnerable and disabled, which denies those who live through the actions of their hearts and which blatantly overlooks the vulnerability in each of us."
For Taylor, these ancient cries for help are as necessary today as ever. Perhaps this record can offer solace.
The Tree of Life will be in stores on Nov. 25. You can pre-order it on Amazon.
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Bonchon Korean-style fried chicken is an international brand that is currently exploding. First started in Busan, South Korea, Bonchon has been a hit from the Phillipines to Grand Rapids, Michigan with 88 locations in 19 states in the U.S. and 193 locations internationally. Bonchon just came to Jax in the St. John's Town Center.
Bonchon has a sleek, hip feel to it when you walk in. The menu is beautiful with full page photos with menu items detailed in overlayed boxes on each page. It is divided into six sections: fried chicken, traditional Korean dishes, Asian fusion, buns/wraps/tacos, salads, and sides/add ons. There is a little bit of something for everyone at Bonchon.
On our trip to Bonchon we really did try a little bit of everything. We had both the soy garlic fried chicken and the spicy fried chicken in wings and drums. This fried chicken is absolutely perfectly crispy, the kind of crispy fried chicken dreams are made of. Both flavors conveyed nicely, and we didn't find the spicy chicken too spicy for our modest palates, although that trick is to not let it touch your lips and it won't light you up. The fried chicken comes with your choice of pickled radish or cole slaw. The pickled radish is recommended for helping to clear the palate and to help cool you down if your mouth gets a little too fiery. The thing we noticed about the fried chicken and coleslaw is that both were southern style adjacent. If no one told you the chicken and slaw were Korean, you would just think the chicken was extra crispy with fun flavors and the slaw was not quite as sweet as is typical. They were both quite similar to familiar southern style dishes, but the experience was slightly different than southern. Fried chicken may not be a long held traditional Korean dish, but it is and has been for some time wildly popular in Korean cuisine.
Fried chicken at Bonchon takes up to 30 minutes to cook. Bonchon does not serve their sauces on the side because they want all their guests to have the Bonchon experience and sauces on the side would alter that.
The Salmon Avocado Ball was a super fun dish perfect for sharing, if you're that generous. It had fantastic visual appeal and delicious flavor. Avocado, imitation crab meat, and cucumber wrapped in salmon, the only spicy thing about this dish was the spicy mayo.
Next up was the Tteokbokki, a traditional Korean dish of rice cakes and fish cakes in Bonchon hot sauce with mozzarella cheese. This dish is definitely for the spicy food lovers. It was spicier than the fried chicken and we could only handle a few bites, though the textures and flavors were dynamite.
Last were the Korean Tacos and Pork Buns. The Korean Tacos come with either spicy fried chicken or marinated ribeye, slaw, ranch, spicy mayo, and red onions. They definitely had a kick, but were stuffed full of goodness. The tacos come with three per order and are generous in size. The Pork Buns are squishy soft bao buns stuffed with pork belly, soy garlic sauce, cucumber, slaw, spicy mayo, and katsu sauce. These were especially yummy and less spicy than the tacos.
Overall we were impressed with Bonchon. The space is cool, the service is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the food is delish. With football season upon us and the flavors of that chicken dancing in our heads we asked about to go orders. For now Bonchon is not taking any to go orders, as they want to make sure all of their guests dining in get the best experience possible. Welcome to Jax, Bonchon! We're glad you're here!
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Liberty's Jerry Falwell Supports Effort to Rename Lynchburg
Jerry Falwell, Jr., president of Liberty University, said he supports the effort to rename Lynchburg, Virginia, because it has been "an embarrassment" to the college founded by his late father in 1971.
"I personally support changing the name of the city of Lynchburg," Falwell said in a statement, according to WDBJ-TV. "It's been an embarrassment to Liberty University since we started it. That was one of the reasons Liberty's original name was changed from Lynchburg Baptist College to Liberty Baptist College in 1976."
I personally support changing the name of the city of Lynchburg. It's been an embarrassment to @LibertyU ever since we started.https://t.co/od5igsif2n
— Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) July 10, 2020
The city was named after its Quaker founder, John Lynch, whose brother Charles, a judge, is believed to be the namesake of the term "lynching." There is, however, much debate among historians over the origin of the word.
Lynchburg resident Daisy Howard started the petition last month, which she sent to the City Council. It has so far collected more than 5,300 signatures.
"The name of a city should not have such violent, racist, and horrifying connotations," Howard said. "I understand it was named after a man named John Lynch, but why do we insist on explaining that when people react to its name poorly (understandably so)? Why do we insist on defending it? We understand the power in the word. We need to erase the power that word holds over connotation to our city."


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Takeaways From Week 6 of the NFL Season
Nathan Fioravante
Reasons to be concerned for Broncos and Seahawks
These aren't the same Broncos and Seahawks. In fact, both teams are polar opposites of what we have known these them to be.
The Broncos offense is supposed to be one of the best in the NFL. However, throughout the Broncos first 6 games, we have seen the offense struggle quite more than we are used to, and the Broncos current 6-0 record can almost be completely attributed to the strong defensive play only.
The Broncos struggles on offense were completely exposed against the Browns. The running game lacks consistency, and Demaryious Thomas, even though he is still one of the best receivers in the league, had some cringe-worthy drops. But most will blame Peyton Manning for the Broncos offensive struggles. No doubt Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but his 2015 season might be his worst season since his rookie year. Manning poor arm strength (in fact, I think his and Alex Smith's arm are worst in the league) and lack of velocity on his throws have led him to become suddenly one of the most turnover-prone quarterbacks in the league. While there's an old saying that defenses win championships, it is hard to see the Broncos making a championship run with the ineptitude on offense.
The Seahawks defense should be playing like the Broncos defense right now. Opportunistic, physical, and composed, the Broncos defense is everything the Seahawks defense isn't right now. The Seahawks are 2-4 right now. While the offense has struggled all year, their most recent home loss to the Panthers can be blamed on the defense. Covering tight ends has always been a weakness of the legion of boom, but several miscommunications between Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor allowed Greg Olsen to carve up the defense as he had 7 receptions for 130 yards receiving and most importantly, the game winning touchdown. We all know that the Seahawks offense has been inconsistent and ineffective. However, we did not expect Seattle's defense to be such a pushover and their last 2 meltdowns against the Bengals and Panthers prove that the concerns for Seattle are real.
Carolina Panthers are for real
While the previous section explained the recent struggles of the Seahawks, the Panthers victory at Seattle was still very impressive. Cam Newton has been playing probably the best football of his career. The combination of his improved passing ability and his world-class athleticism has made him one of the biggest offensive threats in the NFL right now. Newton could be a darkhorse MVP contender. But the real surprise is how well the defense is playing. Week after week, the Panthers defense has stymied opponents and with the return of Luke Kuechly, the defense should continue to be a real threat. And with an easy schedule that includes only 3 teams above .500, the Panthers could be one of the best teams in the NFL right now.
EJ Manuel did not prove his worth
Early Sunday morning, a report from Ian Rapoport stated that EJ Manuel could open up a quarterback controversy in Buffalo if he played well enough against the Bengals. After a promising first drive that resulted in a touchdown, Manuel soon proved that he is really nothing more than a backup. Manuel was mediocre overall as he went 28-42 for 263 yards passing,one touchdown and one interception. Manuel displayed the issues that have plagued him since his rookie year: poor accuacy, shoddy mechanics, and questionable decision making. This Sunday, his performance dashed any hopes of him becoming a starting quarterback.
Pressure is on Jay Gruden to bench Kirk Cousins
Speaking of backup quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins certainly did not look like a starting quarterback this Sunday. Cousins, like Manuel, has struggled throughout his career with questionable decision making and accuracy. However, it's a wonder why Jay Gruden has continued to start Cousins. How much longer can he go on supporting him? Has he seen the way he's played recently? Besides a strong performance against the Eagles, Cousins has been turnover-machine, throwing for 6 touchdowns compared to 8 interceptions. According to Pro Football Focus, Cousins 2-interception performance against the Jets was graded the worst in the NFL of all the starting quarterbacks week 6. Jay Gruden, despite Cousins struggles, has remained quite adamant on him remaining the starting quarterback but it is reasonable to question when Jay Gruden will pull the plug on the Kirk Cousins experiment. If he doesn't soon, this could potentially cost him his job.
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Emily Tan Bio, Wiki, Age, CNBC Asia, Husband, Net Worth, Salary, and Twitter
Emily Tan is a Hong Kong-based Senior Correspondent for CNBC International. She joined the station in 2007 and covers breaking business.
Emily Tan Biography
Emily Tan is a Hong Kong-based Senior Correspondent for CNBC International. She joined the station in 2007 and covers breaking business and financial stories on China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan markets.
Emily Tan Education
Tan attended the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.
Emily Tan CNBC
Tan is a Hong Kong-based Senior Correspondent for CNBC International. As the lead Hong Kong market reporter, she has covered major developments in the stock market including the Stock and Bond Connects, listing reforms and major IPOs including Alibaba, Xiaomi and Meituan Dianping. Over the years, she has also covered major news events such as the Taiwanese Presidential elections in 2008, 2012 and 2020, Hong Kong's Umbrella movement in 2014 to the social unrest in 2019, and the impact of severe weather events such as super typhoons Mangkhut and Hato.
Emily has interviewed some of the region's most recognisable and influential leaders including Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Chairman Laura Cha and Chief Executive Nicolas Aguzin, Ping An Co-CEO Jessica Tan, Galaxy Entertainment Chairman Lui Che Woo, New World Development CEO Adrian Cheng, Xiaomi President & Co-founder Lin Bin, Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters and Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
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In addition, Emily also fronted CNBC's travel luxury programme 'First Class' where she travelled to Hainan, Shanghai, Macau and Hong Kong to explore how the well-heeled experience travel in these world-class cities.
Emily has more than 17 years in experience in TV journalism. Prior to joining CNBC, she was a member of the news team at Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Ltd. (TVB), anchoring nightly newscasts and covering local daily assignments as a senior reporter. She has also worked at Bloomberg and CNN.
Emily Tan Salary
Tan earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Emily Tan Net Worth
Tan has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a correspondent.
Emily Tan Age
Tan was born in China. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not disclosed her age. However, this information will be updated when available.
Emily Tan Height and Weight
Tan stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Emily Tan Family
Tan likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parent nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Emily Tan Husband and Children
Tan is a married woman but has not disclosed any details about her husband. According to her Twitter profile, Emily is a mother of 3 boys.
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Does the state of Wyoming offer any other scholarships other than the Hathaway Scholarship?
No. There are many different scholarship that are out there, but none like this one. The state of Wyoming only offers the Hathaway Scholarship. For more information on how to qualify for the scholarship, click here.
Do I have to be a degree-seeking student to receive my Hathaway Scholarship?
Yes, students must be degree or certificate seeking.
Do I need to apply for the FAFSA to be eligible for the Hathaway Scholarship?
No. However, if you are applying for the need-based Hathaway, then yes, you will need to apply for the FAFSA.
I plan to take my first year after high school to travel, work, or take classes from an out-of-state college, will I still qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship when I get back?
As long as you apply for the Hathaway Scholarship within 48 months of your graduation date and are still considered a resident of Wyoming, you will still qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship.
Do I have to pay taxes or claim the Hathaway Scholarship on my taxes?
Only scholarship dollars that exceed cost of attendance are taxed as income. Typically this does not happen with the Hathaway Scholarship, but each post-secondary institution sends out a tax form with the scholarship totals for all students for their tax records. In order to know if scholarship dollars are taxable, students need to consult that form, a tax preparer, or their post-secondary institution.
What's the Wyoming residency requirement?
In addition to specific Hathaway Merit Scholarships eligibility requirements, a student must demonstrate Wyoming residency, which is determined by the post-secondary institution.
I graduated from high school on May 27, 2012 and did not use my Hathaway Scholarship. Am I able to still claim my Hathaway Scholarship?
No. You have four years from your high school graduation date, which is listed on your official transcripts, to apply for your Hathaway Scholarship. Some exceptions, such as, military or religous service. Contact the college you plan to attend for more details.
For Opportunity and Provisional Opportunity Hathaway Scholarships, if I choose to study a foreign language, do the foreign language courses need to be sequenced?
Yes, for the Opportunity and Provisional opportunity, foreign language courses must be sequenced. However, the Honors and Performance Hathaway Scholarship "additional foreign language" courses do not need to be sequenced.
I just graduated from high school and I am a few credits short for Hathaway, but plan to retake those credits this summer. Can I still qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship?
As long as your high school graduation date is not before the time you finished the course(s) you plan to make up, summer credits can be used for Hathaway Scholarship purposes. For example, if the course(s) you take end August 5, 2016, the graduation date on your transcript cannot be prior to that date. While you may still walk during your graduation ceremony, the graduation on your official high school transcript must to be after the date you have taken all Hathaway courses.
Does the Hathaway Success Curriculum allow for college courses?
Yes. One semester college course (1000 level or higher) is equal to one full year of high school content in most school districts (i.e. one semester of French 1010 is considered one full year of content at the high school level for Hathaway purposes).
Can I take a course after high school graduation to meet Hathaway requirements?
Yes, however the course(s) must be on the final, official high school transcript to be considered as part of the Success Curriculum. For example, if you graduate May 31, but intend to take a summer recovery course, the graduation date cannot be May 31, rather it should be after the course has ended.
Can I test out of a course and have it fill a Hathaway Scholarship eligibility requirement?
Yes. Testing out of courses is allowed if credits are given on the official high school transcript (i.e. CLEP exams).
If I am a senior and I graduate from high school on May 31 and want to attend college in the fall, can I take the ACT again in June and will that score be accepted?
Yes. After the scholarship has been initiated, you have until the start of courses to submit your ACT scores to the institution.
Will the Hathaway Scholarship pay for remedial courses?
No, Hathaway will only pay for college level courses.
Who do I contact to receive my Hathaway Scholarship?
Make certain you have completed the necessary information for the Wyoming college you plan to attend. Admissions representatives at each college are there to help students take the proper steps towards enrolling and completing applications. Most questions about your scholarship can be answered by the Hathaway Scholarship coordinators at each college. You can also contact the Hathaway Scholarship program here.
I have the Honors level scholarship but failed to maintain a 2.5 GPA during my first semester in college. My current GPA is 2.32, can I receive the Opportunity level scholarship while I work to get my GPA back up to a 2.5?
Yes, the minimum GPA for the Opportunity scholarship is 2.25. Additionally, if you regain the 2.5 GPA, you are then eligible to receive your Honors scholarship again.
Can I use my Hathaway Scholarship to earn a certificate at a Wyoming community college?
If I have a better GPA in college, will I be eligible for a higher Hathaway Scholarship?
No, your GPA is based on your academic performance in high school. With that said, there are certain academic requirements to maintain while using the Hathaway Scholarship in college.
Can the Hathaway Scholarship be used for the summer semester?
Yes, it may be used at an eligible institution. However, summer does not count as part of the academic year, so you must also attend the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. The summer semesters do count toward your total scholarship eligibility for an equivalent of eight full-time semesters.
Can I use my Hathaway Scholarship for graduate credits at the University of Wyoming?
If you still have remaining eligibility, you are able to use your Hathaway Scholarship for graduate credit at UW. Contact the Hathaway Coordinator at your school for more details. You can also get in touch with the Hathaway Scholarship office here.
What are the Hathaway Scholarship Application Requirements for Home Schoolers?
Home school graduates have until the age of 21 to apply for the Hathaway Scholarship.
All students must have the ACT score results (and all relevant documentation for the award) provided to the school they plan to attend prior to the first day of the semester they wish to use the funds. Home school graduates must meet the Hathaway Scholarship curriculum requirements, but their GPA is not considered for the award. Click here for a fill-in-the-blank form and the curriculum requirements to aid in determining the Success Curriculum level completed. The ACT score and curriculum completed will determine eligibility level. The Hathaway Scholarship Coordinator at the eligible institution will need a transcript, ACT results and a completed Hathaway Scholarship application separate from the admissions application, to make an award determination. Click here for tips for home schoolers.


Clarke's statement is prophetic, yet it fails to capture the full condition of our modern world. Perhaps when Clarke imagined a fully-connected world, he envisioned a utopian future for humanity in which the free flow of knowledge would hurl us into an age of enlightenment. Indeed, his only concern for the world described above was that it 'isn't turned into one giant suburb'. Gifted as he was, Clarke's outlook may have been optimistic.
Freedom of expression is amongst the most sacred pillars of the free world. Counterintuitively, connecting people all over the world and encouraging them to engage with the 'free market of ideas' has forced us into a difficult conversation: When, if ever, is it acceptable to punish somebody for their words? Conventional wisdom says that drawing the line anywhere will have ramifications for Free Speech, and thus all non-violent methods of expression should be tolerated, no matter the content. Theoretically, this principle coupled with our instantaneous connections should create an environment of healthy, democratic discussion in which all can participate, but it isn't so simple.
Today, people use social media to actively antagonise people we know we can stir up (among other uses). We know exactly what to say, and where, to get the response we need. In a sense this fulfils the promise of the internet. At any given time, there is a rigorous, passionate debate taking place online about any conceivable topic. Yet the sum of these discussions is not enlightenment, but seemingly greater division. Why? The short answer is that rather than being intellectual, the bulk of these discussions are emotional in nature.
"Amok: an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects, usually by a single individual, following a period of brooding.
In December 2000, something appeared at the surface of the Odek River, Poland. It was the body of Dariusz Janiszewski. Janiszewski had been stripped, and bound in a torturous position at the neck, hands, and feet. Police investigated, but the case went cold until 2003 when Detective Wroblewski decided to revisit it. He noticed that Janiszewski's mobile phone was never located. This lead to the discovery that an account named ChrisB had posted the phone for auction on November 17, 2000. The account belonged to Krystian Bala. A businessman turned author, Bala's first novel, Amok, was published that year.
Amok was a kind of postmodern Crime and Punishment. It involved a man named Chris who commits a crime so perfect that it is never solved. During the killing, Chris bound the victim in a familiar style, and Wroblewski took note. He chased the lead down, and Krystian Bala was charged. Amok was not the only evidence against Bala. Still, he was adamant that he was being put on trial for creating a work of art. Bala apparently felt that his masterpiece was too great a threat to the status quo, that he was being punished for expressing himself. The prosecution's case was too strong, however, and Bala was convicted. Authorities claim Bala had begun planning a second murder to inspire a new novel.
This isn't to say that trolls and slacktivists are murderous, but it illustrates something important. Our words always betray us. It is important that people be free to speak, but for that right to be exercised by everyone we should keep our online conduct civil and sympathetic. We shouldn't punish words, but we must acknowledge their power and police ourselves better. When we are aggressive, dismissive, or cruel online we make it harder for everybody to feel safe sharing their opinions. We silence many for the sake of allowing some to say what they please, even when it is done explicitly to hurt, intimidate, or disenfranchise. Remember that people have no way of knowing whether you're Arthur C. Clarke, or Krystian Bala. If you want everyone to have their say then ask yourself: am I exercising my rights, or simply running amok?


Tarsus Group is a leading international media company with a portfolio of exhibitions, conferences, publications and online media that span across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With its head office in London, Tarsus also has offices in the USA, UAE, Turkey, China and Indonesia.
Since its founding in 1998, Tarsus has grown from strength to strength and has enjoyed a FTSE listing on the London Stock Exchange for the past 10 years. During this time, the company has expanded dramatically and this is in part due to the culture of nurturing talent and promoting from within the organisation.
The principal strategy of the Group is to build a business that facilitates the development of relationships between buyers and sellers, helping them to do business in their respective markets efficiently and profitably. Tarsus seeks to achieve this by owning and managing the key exhibitions, conferences, print and online media in each sector in which it operates.
We are currently recruiting for an entry level social media and digital strategist to join our company. The successful individual will undertake a 12 month training programme, with the potential to become a full time member of the team on completion. The role will provide support and assistance to the GESS Marketing and Conference team to help deliver key digital and social objectives.
Good computer literacy including good knowledge of MS Office and social media platforms.
This job description is a guideline only and is not intended to imply any strict limitation as to the duties required by the role.


10 Things to do this summer that are cost friendly. My version of cost friendly, about $10.00 or less. Free is always my top choice though.
Let the kids pick their favorite movie, make some popcorn, turn down the lights and have a movie party. You can even take it a step further, have them invite some friends, make homemade tickets, grab some sleeping bags and make a night of it!
1, Tarp with hose ~ Grab that tarp, grab the hose and let the kiddos go!
3. Buckets of water and squishy water balls ~ Let them have their own water fight in the backyard.
Check out this great site. Treasure.run. You can also check out my review here.
Every town or city has a park. Try out different parks, take a day and plan a new park adventure. You'll be amazed at how just changing up a park can be fun for the kids.
Grab that picnic basket (or anything you have to hold your food), a blanket and some yummy food and go for a picnic. You don't even need to go far, your backyard or the local park works well.
You're never too old or young for a bike ride. My Baby Girl is just getting into riding a bike, but before that she could ride a trike just well. We might not have been able to go far, but we could still ride as a family.
7. Start a small garden veggie or plants.
Get your kiddos to help plant, water and maintain the plants. They love helping and most kids love getting dirty too so it's a win win!
For 4 years now a friend and I have walked almost every day in the summer together. 4 years and not only is this a great thing to do in the summer, but we've really grown in our friendship because of it! Now that we both have kids the walking is a little different; however, we have a routine to walk every morning and for 1 hour in the morning we are occupied.
The library is always having something. Check out your local library to see what's happening. This one can also be carried through for fall/winter for any of you who stay at home. Again there's always something happending at the library.


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Archbishop Hannan, Former Archbishop of New Orleans, Dead At 98
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Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill Named New Associate General Secretary of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
WASHINGTON—Rev. Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, S.T.L. was appointed Associate General Secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), February 3, where he will serve as administrator of the USCCB's pastoral offices and a member of the executive staff. He is a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he is pastor of St. Bronislava Church. The appointment takes effect March 1.
"Msgr. Burrill brings a unique combination of pastoral skills and leadership experience to complement and strengthen our service to each bishop and to the Conference as a whole," said USCCB General Secretary Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, who made the appointment.
Serving as pastor at St. Bronislava since 2013, Msgr. Burrill served at the Pontifical North American College in Rome from 2009-2013, first as director of apostolic formation and then as the Carl J. Peter chair of homiletics, formation advisor and director of media relations. He was pastor of the tri-parishes of St. Mary's, Durand, Holy Rosary, Lima, and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Mondovi, Wisconsin, 2001-2009. He taught and served as chaplain at Regis High School and Middle School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1999-2001.
He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Saint Mary's College Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, Minnesota, in 1994, a bachelor of sacred theology from the Gregorian University in Rome in 1997, and a licentiate in ecumenical theology from the Angelicum University, also in Rome, in 1999. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1998 in the Diocese of La Crosse. He served in several leadership positions for the diocese, including six years as a regional vicar and two terms on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council. Msgr. Burrill also served as the ecumenical officer and as a member of the seminary admissions board.
Keywords: Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, Associate General Secretary, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Pontifical North American College, Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, St. Bronislava Parish, USCCB, U.S. bishops
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Copyright ownership encompasses several important concepts beyond the simple question of who initially created the work at issue. As discussed below, the person who creates a work is not necessarily the copyright owner. Many mistakenly believe that the creator of a work automatically holds the copyright. While this is often the case, exceptions do occur when an employee creates a work in the course of his or her employment, or if an independent contractor creates a work "made for hire." Moreover, if more than one "creator" is involved, the copyright might be shared. Further complicating the picture, the original creator(s) may have transferred their copyright to another person or entity.
Works Owned by One or More Creators - This section describes copyright ownership when one or more individuals are involved in the creation of a copyrightable work.
Works Owned by Someone Else - If a work is created by an employee in the course of his or her employment or the work is created by an independent contractor and qualifies as a work "made for hire," then the employer or firm that commissioned the work will likely own the copyright. This section explains the "work made for hire" doctrine and discusses when it will apply.
Copyright Registration and Notice - This section explains how to use a copyright notice in conjunction with your work and how to register your work with the Copyright Office.
Copyright Licenses and Transfers - If you own a copyright, you have the ability to license or transfer all or a portion of your exclusive rights in the copyrighted work to another person or entity. This section helps you determine whether such an action is appropriate for you.


The bill was referred to the Senate Law & Justice committee on February 12. No further action has been taken. Dead.
SB 6658 stipulates a person who is not the parent of a child may petition for visitation of the child if: 1) the petitioner has an on-going and substantial relationship with the child; and 2) the petitioner is related to the child or parent of the child by blood or by law; and 3) the child is likely to suffer harm or a substantial risk of harm if visitation is denied. The bill also stipulates the process by which a petition for visitation for this purpose may be filed as well as the terms by which the court shall grant the visitation.


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The Dish: Sorriso Bar, Pizzeria, and Ristorante
by editorial · October 29, 2010
Sorriso offers a taste of Italy right in the heart of the district.
By Roshan Farazad
Sorriso Bar, Pizzeria, and Ristorante.
The bustling area of Cleveland Park is filled with shops, restaurants, historic buildings, and cultured Washingtonians who fill the surrounding neighborhoods. Nestled in a small, quaint, and cozy spot on Connecticut Avenue is Sorriso.
Inside Sorriso Bar, Pizzeria, and Ristorante, owner Pietro Polles and his son are making homemade pizzas, pastas, and gelati. Polles' daughter is serving tables and his wife is seating customers.
"Our business is completely run by our family," said Polles.
Sorriso opened in 2004 after Polles retired from the World Bank. When he retired in 1998, Polles went back to his homeland of Italy for a few years, to submerge himself in food, wine, and the art of cooking.
He grew up in a typical Italian family; his parents were winemakers. Polles would spend many hours a day cooking with his grandmother.
"I decided to fulfill my lifelong dream of having my own Italian restaurant," he stated.
Sorriso offers a taste of Italy right in the heart of the District of Columbia. Only steps away from the Cleveland Park Metro stop, the restaurant is easily accessible to Washingtonians all over the area who want to fill their cravings of homemade Italian cuisine.
Sheila Farahpour and her husband, Ali, trek to Sorriso from Potomac, Md. to indulge in the homemade lasagna.
"I love knowing that it's run by a family. The ingredients they use are so fresh; you can really taste the difference," she said.
The first floor of the welcoming trattoria contains the bar, which allows for a perfect view of the brick pizza oven, and a few tables with seats against the windows, cushioned with comfortable and decorative pillows. Walk upstairs and you'll see more tables, and photographs of Italian markets adorning the yellow walls.
Polles' business philosophy for his restaurant is to always use seasonal and fresh ingredients in his cooking.
"Now that we are in the fall season, we use a lot of squash and pumpkins in our dishes. We're making pumpkin ravioli and butternut squash soup right now. I have a vegetable garden at home where I grow arugula and Swiss chard. I use those ingredients in the restaurant," said Polles.
Polles also travels back to Italy about three times a year to check on his house and vineyard in Pordenoni, which is about 50 miles from Venice. He learns about new dishes and takes wine, made from his vineyard, back to his restaurant.
Economically, Sorriso has done well since its opening in 2004, but started to see a 20 percent decrease in sales in 2007, according to Polles.
"From time to time we've seen ups and downs in our sales. There has not been any signs of steady increase," he stated.
To help make up for the decrease in sales, Polles' son, Stefano Polles, gives pizza-making lessons at the restaurant on Saturday mornings.
After college, Stefano Polles moved to Italy to learn the art of pizza making for four months. He also attended Carpigiani Gelato University, near Bologna, Italy. Stefano Polles brought his skills in gelato crafting back to the district and now makes homemade gelato in house, which include pistachio and hazelnut flavors. The gelato is usually sold out nightly.
As far as Pietro Polles is concerned, competition with other restaurants is not a problem.
"We are only worried about giving our client total satisfaction; that's our only competition. We cannot control what goes on outside of our restaurant," he stated.
Sorriso does not advertise, but counts on word-of-mouth to spread its name. Its clientele includes politicians, the Obama administration, journalists, lawyers, and professionals, according to Pietro Polles.
"I picked this location because it's in a trendy neighborhood. I wanted a location where people could afford to go out to dinner two times a week," he said.
Many of his clients are regulars who have been dining at Sorriso for years. Ali Farahpour, a Sorriso regular, states that there are three things that have him coming back.
"The family atmosphere. The owners make me feel right at home. Secondly, when I sit down and they recommend me the amazing pizzas, I feel like I am in Italy. Thirdly. The lasagna. All I have to say is 'forget about it.'"
What is Pietro Polles' favorite part about owning a restaurant?
"I love meeting interesting people and having wonderful conversations until 2 a.m., drinking Grappa," he laughed.
Sorriso is located at 3518 Connecticut Ave. DC 20008-2401. Telephone: 202. 537. 4800
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Q: How can I get an array of certain key-values? var obj = [
  {
    "amount": " 12185",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "JANUARY",
    "year": "2010"
  },
  {
    "amount": "147421",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "MAY",
    "year": "2010"
  },
  {
    "amount": "2347",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "AUGUST",
    "year": "2010"
  }
]

How can i get all amounts, that is '12185', '147421', '2347'.
I've tried to do this
Object.keys(obj).map(key => obj[key])

A: Your obj variable is actually an array. (denoted by the braces [])
You can use the map function on an array to return what you're asking for.
var amounts = obj.map(x => x.amount); // Array(3) [ " 12185", "147421", "2347" ]

You may also want to append .trim() to the end of x.amount to remove any spaces specifically.
var amounts = obj.map(x => x.amount.trim()); // Array(3) [ "12185", "147421", "2347" ]

var obj = [
  {
    "amount": " 12185",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "JANUARY",
    "year": "2010"
  },
  {
    "amount": "147421",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "MAY",
    "year": "2010"
  },
  {
    "amount": "2347",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "AUGUST",
    "year": "2010"
  }
];

var amounts = obj.map(x => x.amount);

console.log(keys); // Array(3) [ " 12185", "147421", "2347" ]

A: Your obj is an array, you'll need:
const vals = obj.map(entry => entry.amount); // ["12185", "147421", "2347"]

A: I believe you're looking for this

var obj = [
  {
    "amount": " 12185",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "JANUARY",
    "year": "2010"
  },
  {
    "amount": "147421",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "MAY",
    "year": "2010"
  },
  {
    "amount": "2347",
    "job": "GAPA",
    "month": "AUGUST",
    "year": "2010"
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ResMed, a big name in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for treatment of sleep apnea, has just unveiled new sleeping masks. The AirFit N20 is a nasal mask and the AirFit F20 is a full-face device. Both are new generation masks that were designed to improve the comfort and ease of use of CPAP therapy.
The masks use ResMed's new "InfinitySeal" silicone to make contact with the face, which provides a comfortable feel while keeping an airtight seal. The material also helps to make the masks fit different shape faces by conforming to various curves and bends.
There are also magnetic clips on the full-face AirFit F20 mask that make it easy to put it on and take off.


I went to a very interesting talk on internal parasites in goats on Tuesday evening at the Seattle Farm Coop. It was given by Susan Kerr, DVM, Ph.D., and NW Regional Livestock and Dairy Extension Specialist.
Internal parasites give me the heeby jeebies. I am going to spare you some of the electron microscope close ups of these nasty blood suckers.
The main takeaway from this lecture for me was that people with goats who have a wood chip floor in their goat yard instead of lovely grass, do not have to worry too much about the parasites now plaguing goats across the nation, barber pole worms (Haemonchus Contortus). The lifecycle of these nasty worms depends on their being eaten by a goat when they are in the state of development that finds them relaxing in dew drops on grass no higher than 3 inches from the ground. No grass with dew drops for them to lounge about in, no chance for them to make their way into goats. Ha!
In my book, City Goats, I recommend automatically worming goats after they give birth. After hearing this lecture, I no longer recommend this, especially to those whose goats do not have grass underfoot to nibble.


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The word "Mabuhay" in the Filipino language literally means "to live." It is the Filipino's traditional way of welcoming visitors and wishing our fellowmen the best of health, peace, harmony and the fullest of life.
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The unique stand and position of this campaign is anchored on the authentic Filipino people's natural warmth matched by the diverse natural and man-made attractions that make a visit to the Philippines an enriching experience.
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A Good Time to be in the Philippines
Now is a good time to experience that the Philippines is positively more fun when our economy is on an upswing and gaining greater trust and confidence from the global business community.
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November 11, 2014 by clairedclark
The Outbreak Narrative: What has changed this time around?
Alcoholism, Disease Concept, medicine, moral panic
EDITOR'S NOTE: Points is delighted to welcome past guest contributor, Jessica Diller Kovler (check out her previous post here). Kovler is part of the History of Science program at Harvard University and currently teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the City University of New York. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, and Discover magazines.
Unless you've had your head buried in the sand for the past month, you've undoubtedly thought of the recent Ebola outbreak. Even if you have a background in public health, you would probably avoid the New York bowling alley visited by Dr. Craig Spencer (even though the City shut it down the day the news of his illness hit the papers). You're probably using extra Purell, even though we're relatively knowledgeable about the pathogen's mode of transmission.
News reporters have scrambled to assemble our patient zero. Even our most liberal friends are arguing for shutting down the borders. We are blaming and looking for answers.
Bloomberg Buisnessweek, September 24, 2014
As my grandfather would ask at our Passover Seder: "Manishtana?" (What has changed?) As a social historian, I wonder what makes the societal response to Ebola any different than our collective response to the Black Death, typhoid, polio, and HIV? In the past few weeks, people have compared the response to Ebola to the first cholera pandemic of the early-19th century, the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic, the polio epidemic of the first half of the 20th century, and AIDS in the early 1980s. Perhaps, as some have argued, there is a formulaic narrative in how we respond to outbreak of disease. But does this narrative also apply to epidemics involving alcohol abuse (or, in the case of the disease I'm about to describe, suspected alcohol abuse)?
From 1915 to 1927, a mysterious illness befell millions worldwide. Its symptoms were wide-ranging—no two patients presented exactly the same—and the illness left many of its survivors in a catatonic, semi-conscious state. Those who "awakened" were left with Parkinsonism, psychiatric sequelae, and severe behavior disturbance. Almost as quickly as Encephalitis Lethargica appeared in 1915, it seemingly vanished 12 years later. Thousands around the world, however, lived long past 1927, imprisoned—some for decades—in their own bodies. The lack of attention to this disorder beyond its peak, has, in recent years, earned the disease the moniker "The Forgotten Epidemic." (Perhaps you've heard of the disease thanks to the 1990 Oscar-nominated film, Awakenings, starring Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro, based on the work of Oliver Sacks.)
Yet the history of Encephalitis Lethargica is more than the tale of a forgotten epidemic. It is an illness narrative evoking shifting socio-medical paradigms in the second half of the 20th century that is uniquely tied to the sociomedical response to alcoholism.
October 21, 2014 October 21, 2014 by emilydufton
Operation Understanding: Disclosure and Stigma in 1976
Michelle McClellan
advocacy, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Operation Understanding, Recovery, recovery advocacy
Editors Note: This post is from Contributing Editor Michelle McClellan.
In May 1976, more than fifty people—celebrities and professionals from various fields—announced at a carefully staged press conference that they had recovered from alcoholism. The event had been organized by the National Council on Alcoholism (today the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) as part of its annual conference. In 1944, Margaret "Marty" Mann had disclosed her own drinking problem and founded the NCA to persuade Americans to regard alcoholism as a public health matter. On that May day more than thirty years later, actors, politicians, journalists, sports figures, physicians, lawyers, pilots, clergymen, even an astronaut and an "Indian chief" (Sylvester Tinker of the Osage Nation) participated in "Operation Understanding." Arrayed in alphabetical order on risers in a hotel ballroom in Washington, D.C., each person stood, announced his or her name, and then added, "I am an alcoholic." Consistent with the mission of the NCA, the event planners hoped to reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism, demonstrate that alcoholics come from all backgrounds, and encourage those who struggled with their drinking to seek help.
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September 30, 2014 by emilydufton
In Search of Damp Feminism; Or, What Can We Learn from Fat Studies
Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, damp feminism, fat studies
In my last post I reflected on the complicated backstory of feminism, intoxication, and vulnerability, specifically in relation to campus culture today and efforts to prevent sexual assault. I speculated whether there could be such a thing as "damp feminism," a way to allow, even encourage, women's pleasure while still accommodating gender-specific risks. I'm not sure exactly what this would look like but I want to keep thinking about it and welcome readers' thoughts. Here, I muse on what seem to me to be several important factors: the complicated developments of the 1970s, including the women's health movement; feminist resistance to essentialist thinking; and the role of advocates.
July 8, 2014 July 8, 2014 by michelle1mcc
Brides and Booze: The Alcoholic Wife in Mid-Century Pulp Fiction
Alcoholism, Disease Concept, fiction, Popular Culture, Women
"How should he handle his alcoholic wife," asks the lurid cover of the 1960 novel Alcoholic Wife by G.G. Revelle. "Beat her? Cater to her inflamed desires? Overlook her drunken intimacies with other men? Desert her for his seductive mistress?" With a retail price of 35 cents, the volume helpfully included a list of other Beacon Book titles that readers might enjoy, such as Footloose Fraulein and Trailer Tramp. Yet Alcoholic Wife was not just entertainment, but an examination of a growing social crisis, as the back cover promised: "This novel courageously tackles the problem of the drinking wife—today more common than ever before!"
Cover of novel Alcoholic Wife
July 2, 2013 July 1, 2013 by ronroizen9
The Points Interview — Gabrielle Glaser
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Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholism, History, Popular Culture, Women
Editor's Note: Author Gabrielle Glaser offers some quick comments about her new book, Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink — And How They Can Regain Control (Simon & Schuster, 2013).
1. Describe your book in terms your bartender could understand.
A few years ago I started noticing a big shift in the way women talked about their drinking. Sometime in the early aughts it began to appear as a cultural trope — women "needing" wine. I looked into why that was, and if it could be substantiated by facts. I found some numbers that were pretty convincing. I have always been intrigued by our country's weird relationship with alcohol. My grandfather was a Canadian bootlegger and always said he had been in the "thirst" business. He was an amazing storyteller and his tales of driving whiskey across the border in the dark of night really stayed with me. I wondered how we had gone from prohibiting booze to Real Housewife Wine, and tried to tell that story.
2. What do you think a bunch of drug and alcohol historians might find particularly interesting about your book?
Hey, most of what I know I learned from you guys. But the marketing of wine to women in the 1950s and 60s is something I had to piece together, and that was amazing. The pamphlets urging vendors to "Market to the Housewife! Explain Why She Needs Red Wine!" and the wine industry surveys are particularly charming — a piece of the puzzle. Also, the idea that women began making wine, and pleasing their own taste buds, was also interesting. (Women were behind the making of Chardonnay, which was easy for women to like — it had a smooth mouthfeel and was sweet.) Likewise, marketers helped to demystify it. I grew up at a time when only men would get the wine list, and the cork. It was intimidating. No more.
3. Now that the hard part is over, what is the thing YOU find most interesting about your book?
Oh, I loved the history, but that's my thing. I spent hours with Axel Borg, the wine librarian at UC Davis (how fabulous is that? He's a fantastic librarian in general but he knows everything about the history of California winemaking), and learned so much about the rocky road of wine acceptance in the US. I also had a blast looking at colonial booze recipes. Who wouldn't want to come across Martha Washington's recipe for "Capon Ale"? Every time I got frustrated with my lack of progress, I'd look at that recipe and laugh.
4. Every research project leaves some stones unturned. What stone are you most curious to see turned over soon?
I'm not saying this to boost Ward and Roizen's project, but I'd love to see a biography of E.M. Jellinek. He was a fascinating guy. What drove him? What were his motivations? Did he leave private journals? Plus, there are so many funny titles you could make use of "Bunky."
5. BONUS QUESTION: In an audio version of this book, who should provide the narration?
Helen Mirren or Kathleen Turner. They haven't asked yet.
June 20, 2013 June 19, 2013 by ronroizen9
The Points Interview — Eoin Cannon
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Alcoholism, culture, Temperance, Treatment
Note: Points' managing editor, Eoin Cannon, favors us, today, with an interview on his just-out, new book, The Saloon and the Mission: Addiction, Conversion, and the Politics of Redemption in American Culture (University of Massachusetts Press, 2013). BTW, Big Congratulations, Eoin!
Describe your book in terms your bartender could understand.
Sorry, barkeep, but this book is about people who ceased to need your services and then made a realllly big deal about it. It's about how and why people have told stories of recovery from alcoholism publicly since the late 19th century.
I focus especially on the legacies of the "drunkard's conversion" testimonies given in urban evangelical missions and circulated widely in print from the 1880s to the 1910s. Despite their roots in old-time religion, these stories' urban class dynamics made them compelling to those who saw the knot of poverty, ethnic difference, and vice as a modern social crisis. In personal voices and realistic slum settings, the drunkards' conversion stories defied the irreversible fates associated with these categories. The practical understanding of salvation they offered also made such tales susceptible to a wide range of interpretations. So instead of seeing conversion stories as individualistically oriented distractions from structural injustices — as skeptical readers today might — many reformers, artists, and intellectuals in this period retold them as stories that modeled a wider social healing by the lights of a variety of social theories, from radical to reactionary. In the context of this contested discourse around the meaning of the drinker's redemption, literary writers through the modern period told stories of alcoholism with high stakes. The drinker's descent was a character-based crisis, but one that plumbed modern society's perceived maladjustment and, possibly, harbored clues to its regeneration.
This programmatic approach to redemption shaped the storytelling conventions available to the budding recovery movement in the 1930s and beyond. A.A.'s pioneers subsumed the contested aspects of the form into a recognizably Depression-era revision of the self, one that understood the limitations of individualism in social as well as in spiritual terms. In mutual-aid circles, these stories could remain highly pragmatic, devoted to A.A.'s "primary purpose." But public recovery stories since the rise of A.A. have taken the social ethic of mutual aid beyond twelve-step culture and out into the wider society. These stories often depict recovery as the solution to a social problem or even as the model of an ideal society. As such, they have tracked the progress of liberalism since the New Deal era and, I argue, helped to shape its redemptive ethos in the realm of culture.
So while we may not openly contest the meaning of the modern recovery story, preferring to accept that it simply describes how a sick person got well, the story form is so constructed as to embody foundational claims about the self and its relation to others. If we as a society don't agree on those claims, neither will we agree on the meaning of recovery — arguably a dissensus increasingly in evidence since the 1960s.
What do you think a bunch of drug and alcohol historians might find particularly interesting about your book?
Most interesting might be the things they are most likely to question. First, I started my pre-history of recovery narrative in the postbellum rescue missions, rather than in the Washingtonian Movement of the 1840s. I placed a lot of weight on the secular implications of prevailing interpretations of mission testimonies, despite the fact that they had been preceded by an already secular movement a generation earlier. I did so because I found that the rescue mission stories were influential in mediating institutions — church homiletics, progressive reform, academic psychology, realist literature — which in turn informed the redemptive ideals and the storytelling styles more broadly associated with recovery in the 20th century. In other words, the rescue missions provided a master narrative of modern addiction storytelling. Continue reading →
June 11, 2013 June 12, 2013 by efcannon
Complete Quarterly Journal of Inebriety (1876-1914) Now Available Online
Eoin Cannon
Addiction, Alcoholism, Disease Concept, medicine, research, Treatment
Editor's note: This is an exciting development for researchers in addiction history and a welcome contribution from Weiner and White.
After more than a decade of persistent searching and meticulous collecting, a team led by historian William L. White and Hazelden Library Manager Barbara Weiner has acquired and digitized all 141 issues of the Quarterly Journal of Inebriety, which, from 1876 to 1914, documented the earliest stages of addiction medicine in the United States.
The Quarterly Journal of Inebriety (QJI) was published by the American Association for the Study and Cure of Inebriety (AACI), a group of managers and doctors that formed in 1870 to normalize and improve practices at the residential treatment institutions that had been springing up since midcentury. Its sole editor for 38 years was T.D. Crothers, superintendent at the Walnut Hill Asylum in Hartford, Connecticut and a leading advocate of the medical treatment of inebriety until his death in 1918. The QJI's central principle was the disease concept of alcohol and opiate inebriety and although it announced the AACI's position on various issues, its commitment was to medical knowledge over moral or legal polemic. It was received with some hostility by critics of the disease concept, as well as by temperance advocates and religious reformers refused publication by Crothers for their unscientific approaches. It folded, upon the collapse of the field it represented, when public and political attention to the issue shifted decisively from individual vulnerabilities to dangerous–soon to be illegal–substances (Weiner and White, 2007, see below).
"As the nation's first scientific addiction journal, [QJI] remains an important resource for us today, in terms of setting contemporary issues in historical context," said White, emeritus senior research consultant for Illinois-based treatment provider Chestnut Health Systems. "I'm proud that we've been able to make it readily and comprehensively available to the public." White began collecting issues while doing the research for his monumental history of addiction treatment, Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America (1998). Weiner and her team at Hazelden took up the project in 2000. Continue reading →