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UN and World Bank says no to nuclear in universal energy plan
Simon Leufstedt posted a article in Energy
Around 1.3 billion people lack electricity in their homes or businesses. And nearly 40% of the world's population have to rely on wood, coal or charcoal to cook their food with – which causes both environmental destruction and toxic gases that kills nearly two million people every year. Electricity could help children study after dark. It would allow medicines and food to be refrigerated. Electricity would also help replace outdated cookstoves and open fires, that are dangerous to people's health, and many other things that we in the industrialized world take for granted. Access to electricity could make all the difference for the people who are without it today – but it needs to be modern and sustainable energy. Both the UN and World Bank sees the positive benefits of sustainable electricity. For the latter, electricity sparks social and economic development which creates improved lives and economic progress. The UN believes access to clean and modern energy is key to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. The two international organizations therefore recently appealed to governments, international agencies and the private sector for money to help finance their universal energy plan. "Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during a press conference. It has been estimated that around $600-$800 billion a year till 2030 is needed to reach the campaigns target of universal access to electricity. The money will go towards efforts to double energy efficiency, with a special focus in the world's highest-energy consuming countries, and doubling the world's share of renewable energy by 2030. "Financing is the key to achieving these objectives," said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. "To reach our goals for access to energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, we need to mobilize an additional $600-$800 billion a year from now to 2030. We will now start moving in countries in which demand for action is most urgent. In some of them, only one in ten people has access to electricity. It is time for that to change." But not all energy sources are welcomed. "We don't do nuclear energy," said Kim while he and UN Secretary-General unveiled their universal energy plans at a press conference this past November. Instead, the World Bank and UN wants to increase investments in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. "Nuclear power from country to country is an extremely political issue," Kim told reporters. "The World Bank Group does not engage in providing support for nuclear power. We think that this is an extremely difficult conversation that every country is continuing to have. And because we are really not in that business our focus is on finding ways of working in hydro electric power in geo-thermal, in solar, in wind," he said. "We are really focusing on increasing investment in those modalities and we don't do nuclear energy." This is not surprising. Nuclear is a highly controversial energy source, and the UN and the World Bank are wise to refrain from supporting it. While some environmentalists, such as Mark Lynas and George Monbiot, has called for increased investments in nuclear energy, many others, such as Al Gore, has said that nuclear is not the answer to our energy and climate crisis. It's also hard to ignore the high costs and dangers involved in nuclear energy. Brazil, Norway, the Bank of America and OPEC has committed to support renewable energy and energy efficiency activities. Energy assessments have been launched in 42 countries with the first reports scheduled to be finished in April.
UN and World Bank press conference
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim can be seen in this photo. Photo credit: Sustainable Energy for All
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ATP releases calendar for first half of 2022 season; Australian open kicks off on January 17
The second grand slam that is French Open will take place between May 22 and June 5.
Aditya Kumar Editor
Updated - 6 December 2021 11:09 am
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ATP has released the calendar till July for the upcoming season. The first half of the action-packed season begins with ATP Cup in January in Sydney, Australia with the last game being The Championships, Wimbledon in July.
The first grand slam of the season that is Australian Open 2022 will start on January 17 and end on January 30. Meanwhile, the second grand slam that is French Open will take place between May 22 and June 5. Wimbledon will kick off on June 27 and end on July 4.
Here is the complete schedule:
Today's announcement is a positive milestone in our continued return: ATP Chairman
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi expressed happiness on the announcement of the schedule for the first half of the season. He called it a "positive milestone" in the game's continued return in the post COVID-era.
"We're delighted to announce the calendar and give our fans visibility for the first half of the 2022 ATP Tour season. Tennis has had to adapt to fluid circumstances since the start of the pandemic and, while we continue to navigate its challenges, today's announcement is a positive milestone in our continued return," said Gaudenzi.
"We cannot wait to kick off another exciting season and welcome those events that were unfortunately not staged last year. I would like to credit the hard work of our players and tournaments that has allowed us to reach this point," he added.
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T20 World Cup 2022 schedule announced
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Agricultural Law Weekly Review—March 8, 2018
Written by: M. Sean High—Staff Attorney
Water Quality: Tyson Poultry Fined for Fish Killing Discharge
On February 27, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a federal court has determined that Tyson Poultry Inc. (Tyson) must pay $2.5 million for violations of the Clean Water Act. According to DOJ, Tyson caused the death of approximately 108,000 fish after illegally discharging the liquid food supplement Alimet at the company's slaughter and processing facility in Monett, Missouri. As a result of this action, Tyson was ordered to pay a $2 million criminal fine and $500,000 to directly remedy the harm.
Antitrust: FTC Opposes Smucker's Plan to Purchase Wesson Cooking Oil Line
On March 5, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the agency has filed an administrative complaint opposing J.M. Smucker Co.'s (Smucker's) proposed $285 million acquisition of Conagra Brands, Inc.'s Wesson cooking oil brand. According to FTC, if the acquisition is consummated, Smucker's would control 70% market for branded canola and vegetable oils sold at retail. FTC alleged that Smucker's market dominance would result in less negotiating leverage for retailers and higher prices for consumers. Consequently, FTC requested that a federal court issue a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction preventing the merger prior to an administrative proceeding.
Labor: Meat Processor Fined for Violating Immigration and Nationality Act
On March 5, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with meat processor West Liberty Foods L.L.C., for violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). According to DOJ, West Liberty Foods routinely asked non-U.S. workers hired at its Bolingbrook, Illinois, meat processing plant to present employment authorization documents that the company did not require from its U.S. workers. DOJ stated that under the anti-discrimination provision of the INA, employers may not subject "employees to more or different documentary demands based on employees' citizenship, immigration status, or national origin." As a result of announced settlement agreement, West Liberty Foods will: (1) pay a $52,100 fine; (2) provide INA anti-discrimination training for staff; (3) post INA anti-discrimination notices; and (4) be subject to DOJ monitoring for two years.
Water Quality: Perdue Foods Ordered to Pay Penalty for Wastewater Violations
On March 2, 2018, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced an agreement with Perdue Foods regarding wastewater violations at the company's Georgetown, Delaware, poultry processing facility. According to DNREC, on several occasions in 2015, the Perdue Foods facility exceeded the effluent limits found in their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. As a result, Perdue Foods was assessed an administrative penalty of $77,300 and $7,601 for department fees associated with the investigation. DNREC stated that to offset a portion of the penalty, Perdue Foods has elected to convert 39 acres of farmland to forest. The land conversion is intended to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus pollutant runoff into the Broadkill River.
National Ag Law Experts: Current Resources
How Does the New Tax Law Act Impact Equipment Trades? – Kristine A. Tidgren, Iowa State University Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation
The "F" in Schedule F: Filing as Farmer This Tax Season – Kelly Nuckolls, Maryland Risk Management Education Blog
Definition of "Beer" in terms of ABV or ABW, by State – Amie Alexander & Harrison Pittman, National Agricultural Law Center
Pennsylvania Case Law:
S. Schwartz v. Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board and Arborganic Acres (183 and 226 C.D. 2017) (Court held that the Pennsylvania Agricultural Area Security Law does not provide a third party right to institute and prosecute an enforcement action)
Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board; grant solicitation announcement and application procedures
Russia Accused of Spreading Anti-GMO Propaganda Online – Ag Web
Bayer Selling Vegetable Seeds Business to Complete Monsanto Merger – Ag Pro
Dairy Responds to UK Government's Agricultural Policy Document – Dairy Reporter
World food prices rise 1.1 percent in February: U.N. FAO – Reuters
EU approval of Bayer's bid for Monsanto reportedly in the offing – Food Navigator
EPA eased herbicide regulations following Monsanto research, records show – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Why the URA is encouraging urban agriculture with its new Farm-a-Lot program – What's Next For Pittsburgh?
Do backyard chickens need more regulation? – Morning Ag Clips
Where's the beef? The cell-cultured variety is still 'meat,' says attorney as cattlemen petition USDA over clean meat labeling – Food Navigator
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Peoples Bank promotes, values Raccoon River Valley Trail as Central Iowa gem
Home Blog Peoples Bank promotes, values Raccoon River Valley Trail as Central Iowa gem
Posted On: July 24, 2018 by Peoples Bank in: Community Family Friendly General
Central Iowa's beautiful Raccoon River Valley Trail cuts through the heart of the communities Peoples Bank holds near and dear. The 89 miles of paved trails hits four Peoples Bank communities: Adel, Waukee, Dallas Center and Jefferson, where the main trailhead is located.
The Raccoon River Valley Trail also has a 72-mile interior loop passing through 13 various Central Iowa small towns.
It's because of Peoples Bank's role as a community bank that the trail means so much to the organization. It helps the region become a draw for tourists and show the wonderful amenities Iowa's small towns have to offer.
When the Rigler family bought the bank in December 2017, Peoples Bank donated $1,000 to the trail, and the organization plans to continue to support it through various efforts every year.
"Every year, Peoples Bank gets a table at the Raccoon River Valley Trail's annual banquet," President and Chief Operations Officer John Rigler III said. "When it comes to donations, the trail is at the top of our list. We intend to continue to support the Raccoon River Valley Trail for the foreseeable future."
Beyond Peoples Bank, the trail is certainly important to John and his family.
While living in various metro areas around the nation, including Chicago and Washington D.C., John and his wife Andrea biked across many different trails across the nation.
"We used to bike at the lakefront trail in front of Lake Michigan in Chicago," John said. "It was a great and scenic route, but it was very crowded and congested. When we moved back to Des Moines, there was a wonderful sense of freedom."
When John and Andrea first moved to Central Iowa six years ago, they found a bike trail outside their Urbandale home. It was February and 10 degrees outside, but they still traveled to Adel and back, about a 14-mile trip. That ride first introduced the Riglers to the beauty of the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
"We've been amazed at how extensive the trail is," John said. "We live in one of the best states in the country, and sometimes we don't recognize it. These trails help make our state great, and I want to share that freedom and sense of love for all things Iowa with everyone."
For four years, John and Andrea have taken a three-day trip around the trail to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Over that time, they've found some of the best local places to eat and drink.
Here are some of their favorite spots along the trail:
The Brickyard in Adel
Harvey's Diner in Redfield
Just One More in Jamaica
Bunkers Dunkers Donuts in Jefferson — John said they have the best donuts in Iowa
David's Milwaukee Diner at the Hotel Pattee in Perry
The Port in Panora
"The Port has an especially good pork tenderloin, and the Hotel Pattee is a true gem among hotels across the country," John said. "The artwork is tremendous, the hot tub was luxurious and the bacon chocolate-chip cookies on each floor were a great touch."
The trail could be in for a big upgrade in the future as well, and one that John says could be a game-changer for Central Iowa. There are plans to build a path between the Raccoon River Valley Trail in Perry and the High Trestle Trail in Woodward. The nine-mile trail would connect two of the most impressive bike trails in the region. Fundraising efforts have been rolled out in phases, but the end goal is to get $5 million to complete construction. You can donate here.
As RAGBRAI grows nearer — the event will pass through four Peoples Bank cities on July 23 and 24 including Scranton, Jefferson, Grand Junction, and Ogden — the Raccoon River Valley Trail stands as a Central Iowa biking gem. It serves a wide range of bikers, including the Riglers and other Peoples Bank employees in the area.
"It can be conducive to a serious rider who can do the whole trail in one day or the casual riders like us who disperse it over three days," John said. "I don't think it's too bold to say the Raccoon River Trail is a better anniversary trip than Napa Valley in California. It has better food, better drink and better hotel accommodations."
About Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank began in 1917 in Grand Junction, Iowa, primarily serving farmers. In 1991, Green Circle Investments Inc. purchased Peoples Bank and expanded into the towns of Rippey, Jefferson, Scranton and Guthrie Center during the next decade. The growth continued into the new century, with branches opening in Adel, Clive, Waukee and Ogden.
Last year, as the bank celebrated its 100th anniversary, the Rigler family, which owns State Bank in northeast Iowa, purchased Peoples Bank naming experienced banker, John Rigler III, as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Peoples Bank operates nine locations across the Central Iowa area: Grand Junction, Rippey, Guthrie Center, Jefferson, Scranton, Adel, Clive, Waukee and Ogden.
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Q: NHibernate: Where clause on one-to-many relationships doesn't work when column name is ambiguous It is possible to specify an arbitrary SQL where clause for collection mappings. For example:
<map name="myEntity" where="foo = 1" />

However if the column name is ambiguous for some reason, the sql fails. For example, this can occur if you are trying to use joins for example.
Given that the table aliases are automatically generated, you can't qualify the column name. This makes the feature seem rather silly. Does anyone know if there is a work around?

A: NHibernate should figure out the correct alias for the property you are referencing. Is foo a mapped property of the item entity type (the item type that is in the map collection) ?
For example this works:
<class name="Category" table="Category">
  <id name="Id">
    <generator class="guid.comb" />
  </id>

  <property name="Name" not-null="true" length="255" />

  <bag name="ProductList" table="Product" cascade="none" where="Name like '%test%'" fetch="join">
    <key column="CategoryId" />
    <one-to-many class="Product" />
  </bag>

</class>

There is a property on both Category and the Product class named "Name" but nhibernate will in this case use the on defined on the Product class.

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Mar 1, 2019 The Greater Manchester ReviewerLeave a comment
HOME Theatre, Manchester; Thursday 28th February, 2019
April 1989, Brixton in south London – a.k.a. "the wrong side of the tracks". 75-year-old twins and former chorus girls Nora and Dora Chance are off to a birthday party, a 100th birthday party for their father, a man who is very much on the right side of the tracks – the extravagant and flamboyant theatrical legend known as Melchior Hazard.
But the celebrations soon turn sour as the night transforms into a party like no other: three sets of twins from the same family lock horns over the unbearable tragedy of a mother being abandoned by her own children, and of children being cruelly abandoned by their father. The evening descends into a tempestuous muddle of emotional carnage, but for the Chance sisters it has been a long time coming – they may be 75 years old but finally Nora and Dora can be the children who got wise.
Adapted from the 1991 novel by writer and journalist Angela Carter, Wise Children is the epic staging of an extraordinary life story. Mostly delivered in the form of narration by Nora and Dora, the tortured saga of the Chance twins spans nearly a century of dysfunctional family conflict and turmoil.
The plot is almost too incredulous and long-winded to follow but, rather ironically, the performance is saved by the rapid pace of delivery, which is one of the key success factors of this show. The action comes thick and fast, it motors along in a high gear delivering satisfying blows of agreeable entertainment as it goes: births, deaths, West End debuts, war-time bombings, illicit affairs, paternal neglect, unforgivable betrayals, suggestions of incestuous sexual liaisons – the list just goes on and on.
Yet somehow Wise Children pushes all the right emotional buttons in all the right places – there is no time to dwell on any of it, for the full duration of this performance there is an urgent and pressing need to know what happens next.
As twist after twist unfurls in the outrageous plot, for fully two hours a carnival-like cabaret act is played out on stage. Multiple performers move in and out of focus, each individual playing multiple roles and demonstrating multiple skills: singing, dancing, acrobatics, musical instruments, puppetry, stand-up comedy – there isn't a moment's rest.
And all the while the whole thing seems to be anchored beautifully by an ever-present underlying sense of tragedy, it's like a glue that is probably most significantly materialised in the shape of the Chance twins' stoicism when dealing with their father's cruel acts of abandonment and neglect.
Wise Children is an outlandish but enchanting story that is so horribly sad and upsetting -yet one which is delivered in the form of a stage performance that carries so much positive energy.
This is a beautifully bewildering outburst of theatrical wizardry – so much effort and consideration must have gone into every aspect of this show, the level of detail is extraordinary; yet it presents itself as something that just organically flows off the stage, as if perhaps the entire performance was spontaneously and magically improvised there and then.
https://homemcr.org/production/wise-children/
Photography: Steve Tanner
Performance aspect Comments Score
Visual pleasure A visually beautiful set dominated by the presence of a crusty old caravan and all manner of theatrical adornments: dressing tables, mirrors, lights. The on-stage delivery seemed to be so informal and laid-back: even before the show began the performers were loitering around, casually limbering up and stretching, there were even flat-capped stagehands in overalls solemnly sweeping up and fiddling with bits of scenery. It eventually became clear that this was part of the ethos of what was being played out on stage but on a few rare occasions it got a tiny bit distracting, almost as if there was too much to keep an eye on. 4
Auditory pleasure Magnificent musical accompaniment by a three-strong live band who spent the entire show hidden away at the rear of the stage yet played such a crucial role in driving the atmosphere and mood of the evening. The weepy violin solos were extraordinarily good, a thing of beauty in their own right. 5
Architecture & Theme An incredible story told in a wonderfully mesmerising manner. Despite being two hours long this pulled off the rare feat of being so captivating that I just didn't want it to end – induced the same addictive lust as binge-watching a good box-set when you know you should stop. 5
Artistic delivery A huge cast made up of twelve performers as well as three band members. Most of the actors were delivering more than one role but thankfully the clever use of conveniently embroidered letters on various costumes helped to distinguish between role changes. Outstanding performances from everyone, so many deep personalities and characters portrayed in such a short time. 5
Overall impact An outstanding piece of theatre built on a strong story with huge value added in just about every aspect. It may have been adapted from a book but this feels like it was always made for the stage. 5
Final Score: 4.8
Scoring Scheme
0 Detrimental – This aspect of the performance was so bad that it made the overall experience worse
1 Weak – This aspect of the performance was poor
2 Adequate – This aspect of the performance was perfectly acceptable, though nothing special
3 Good – This aspect of the performance was above average, it pleased in some way
4 Excellent – This aspect of the performance was much better than normal, it was impressive
5 Awe-inspiring – This aspect of the performance was exceptional, new boundaries were pushed.
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Bachelor parties what to do?
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For 2 years now, we organise rafting trips for bachelor parties. All have really enjoyed. Rafting or funyak are nice activities, because you are all together, there is action, adrenaline and a lot of fun.
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Q: Random binary tree I'm considering a binary tree $T$. Similar to a binary search tree, it inserts a new node from root to bottom. we flip a coin to decide the new node going left or right in each level.
A property in this tree $T$ may be:
For each node $v \in T$, the number of nodes in its left and right should be similar.
Now I am curious about the property and boundary of its height, shortest path, longest path.  I find some papers about random binary search trees, however, combined with permutations of $\{1,2,...,n\}$, they are different with $T$. Is there any paper for the tree $T$ in this question? I have tried to find but no result concerning.
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A life-long sailmaker, Max has been part of the North Sails team since 2012, and currently focuses on the Offshore One Design division, in particular the J/Boats and Melges classes. In addition to helping bring great sail designs to the table, Max is active at events, coaching, participating in post-race debriefs, race clinics and more.
Max's advice to new sailors? Enjoy the sport and always try to keep the fun factor your priority. You want to work hard and improve, but if you become too serious and the fun goes away , you will most likely become stagnant in your learning curve eventually leaving the sport altogether. If you're not having fun take a short break or look into another style race boat that can help bring the excitement and fun back! And always be available to help your competitors– it will always come back to you in a positive way.
When not on the water or working with clients at regattas, Max enjoys short board wind surfing, especially with his sons. Both sons are competitive surfers and Max enjoys watching them compete. They also snowboard together in the winter months.


The ForestAir brand name started well before its actual existence. It all started with Sunrise Tradex, the overarching company founded in 1990, that was created with a mission to bring innovative products to the Canadian market that no one had ever seen before.
In this pursuit for innovativeness, Sunrise Tradex launched the first ever Tower Fan in Canada under the name YoungStar in 2000, winning the INA Award at the Canadian Hardware Show for Best New Product in the Seasonal Category.
From there, Sunrise Tradex continued to develop new products in the air conditioning and ventilation industry. Eventually, it had enough products to launch its own brand name for this category. Hence, in 2008, ForestAir was born.
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Fugitive Zero: Meet The Cast
Starring: Andrew Golubic, Brent Henry Gutierrez, Georgina Elizabeth Okon, Nick James (actor changed to Corey Brill), Patrick Zeller, Colin Campbell, Jessica DiGiovanni, Alicia Kelly, Matthew Gilbert, and Silvia Cam.
Andrew Golubic - FRANKIE HARRIS JR.
Georgina Elizabeth Okon -VICTORIA DAWSON
2x Award-Winning Actor
Andrew's credits include a series regular role on The Balance, All the Pretty Fishes, In the Cold of Night, Hot and Stupid, and the viral CollegeHumor Original Genetics. Andrew trained with some of the best coaches in Hollywood and has extensive fighting and firearms training. He recently finished fi
Andrew's credits include a series regular role on The Balance, All the Pretty Fishes, In the Cold of Night, Hot and Stupid, and the viral CollegeHumor Original Genetics. Andrew trained with some of the best coaches in Hollywood and has extensive fighting and firearms training. He recently finished filming a superhero spoof comedy and is currently writing two TV pilots and a feature film. Andrew won 2 awards for "Best Lead Actor" from "Best Shorts Competition" and "The Film Contest" for his role in Fugitive Zero.
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Georgina has an extensive body of work in Film, TV, and Documentaries. She's acted in television series such as The Break, Unit 42, Shrill, and Young, Broke, and Married. She was featured in the documentary film Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy about the teaches of self-help author Napoleon Hill. He
Georgina has an extensive body of work in Film, TV, and Documentaries. She's acted in television series such as The Break, Unit 42, Shrill, and Young, Broke, and Married. She was featured in the documentary film Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy about the teaches of self-help author Napoleon Hill. Her theater performances include Death of a Salesman, To Be or Not, and The Changeling. Georgina won 7 "Best Supporting Actress" awards for her role in Fugitive Zero.
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Brent Gutierrez - CASPER / CARLOS RAMOS
Brent brings a powerful intensity to every role and has worked with Legendary Director Clint Eastwood in American Sniper. His other films include Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, Counterpunch, Shovel Buddies, and Dutch. His television credits include NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Raising the Bar, a
Brent brings a powerful intensity to every role and has worked with Legendary Director Clint Eastwood in American Sniper. His other films include Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, Counterpunch, Shovel Buddies, and Dutch. His television credits include NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Raising the Bar, and BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood. Brent won 4 "Best Supporting Actor" awards for his role in Fugitive Zero.
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Patrick Zeller - BAKER REYNOLDS
Patrick Zeller is known for Virgin Alexander, Say Yes, and Just One More Kiss, for which he won best actor at the Aphrodite Film Awards. Zeller trained at he University of San Diego where he received an MFA in Dramatic Arts. Other projects due out in 2020 are Eye without a Face, a 21st century reim
Patrick Zeller is known for Virgin Alexander, Say Yes, and Just One More Kiss, for which he won best actor at the Aphrodite Film Awards. Zeller trained at he University of San Diego where he received an MFA in Dramatic Arts. Other projects due out in 2020 are Eye without a Face, a 21st century reimagining of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, Pamela and Ivy, a Poison Ivy origin story, and Packed, a comedic web series about struggling stay-at-home dads connecting over a social media app. Patrick won the award for "Best Actor" from "Hollywood Gold Awards" for his role in Fugitive Zero.
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Corey Brill - ASHTON MERRICK
Corey has appeared on television in The Walking Dead, Chicago PD, Scorpion, and You're the Worst. He's performed on Broadway, at The Kennedy Center, and in regional theaters across the country in plays such as Shakespeare in Love, Pride & Prejudice, and Doubt. He's also a veteran of more than 30 audio book narrations for Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster.
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Jessica DiGiovanni - MIA
Jessica has been a working actor in TV, Theatre, Voiceover, Film and Commercials for over 10 years in both NYC and LA. She won the Best Actress award at ZIFF for her performance in The Resort. Her voice can currently be heard in multiple commercials, cartoons and video games nationwide. Jessica is a comedienne and also a Stand Up and Improvisor.
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Colin Campbell - MORRIS
Jeff Rolle Jr. - DEREK DAWSON
Colin has been a part of many TV shows including You're the Worst, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Everybody Hates Chris, and ER. He's been in nearly a dozen feature films including the well known franchise Van Wilder: Party Liaison. He's been featured in major Commercials for Volkswagen, Radio Shack, Sonic Drive-In, a
Colin has been a part of many TV shows including You're the Worst, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Everybody Hates Chris, and ER. He's been in nearly a dozen feature films including the well known franchise Van Wilder: Party Liaison. He's been featured in major Commercials for Volkswagen, Radio Shack, Sonic Drive-In, and Mountain Dew. In theater, Colin has appeared in over 50 plays in New York.
Colin Campbell's IMDB
Jeff's TV credits include a recurring role in Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. and a featured role in Confessions of a Hollywood Bartender. He's been in Commercials for major brands such as GrubHub, Uber, Geico, United Way, and Major League of Soccer: Live Your Colors. His music video credits include Understood by art
Jeff's TV credits include a recurring role in Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. and a featured role in Confessions of a Hollywood Bartender. He's been in Commercials for major brands such as GrubHub, Uber, Geico, United Way, and Major League of Soccer: Live Your Colors. His music video credits include Understood by artist Mick Jenkins and Witch Doctor by Hopsin, both of which have a combined view of over 13 million.
Jeff Rolle Jr's IMDB
Alicia Kelly - LIZ
As a native of Boston, Massachusetts Alicia has fifteen years experience in musical theater, classical dance, commercial modeling, and film acting. She can be seen in films such as What We Can't Have, Adam's One Night, and Adelaide's Girls. An avid rock climber and runner, Alicia's been cast in several national athletic-focused commercial
As a native of Boston, Massachusetts Alicia has fifteen years experience in musical theater, classical dance, commercial modeling, and film acting. She can be seen in films such as What We Can't Have, Adam's One Night, and Adelaide's Girls. An avid rock climber and runner, Alicia's been cast in several national athletic-focused commercials. She recently performed motion-capture work for a major video game franchise and plays the lead character in the animated short, Dark Ages.
Alicia Kelly's IMDB
Matthew Gilmore - PAUL
Silvia Cam - DR. CAROLINE
Matthew Gilmore has been seen in hit shows like ABC's The Goldbergs, FOX's New Girl, Comedy Central's Tosh.0, and recurring on the Netflix series Medical Police. As well as the Lifetime movie Stalked by my Doctor: A Sleepwalkers Nightmare with Eric Roberts. He's studied at The BGB studio in North Hollywood and has his BA in Theatre Arts f
Matthew Gilmore has been seen in hit shows like ABC's The Goldbergs, FOX's New Girl, Comedy Central's Tosh.0, and recurring on the Netflix series Medical Police. As well as the Lifetime movie Stalked by my Doctor: A Sleepwalkers Nightmare with Eric Roberts. He's studied at The BGB studio in North Hollywood and has his BA in Theatre Arts from Azusa Pacific University. Most recently he was seen playing Officer Donnelly on the new Quibi show The Stranger.
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Sunday, 14 Jul 2019
'Government policy supports apparel industry'
by Sanjeevi Jayasuriya
The headtable at the AGM of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Assocition. Pic: Chaminda Niroshana
Government policy is supportive of the apparel industry, Chairman, Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association, Rehan Lakhani told the Association's 36th Annual General Meeting in Colombo last week.
"We will continue to impress upon the government the need to continue the trade policy agenda that was launched, because we are relying on a global platform.
On the domestic front, we are faced with the challenge of overcoming a number of serious issues, such as the SLPA tariff increase, new shipping policy draft, new procedure for monitoring export proceeds and the non- issuance of export releases," he said.
Outgoing Chairman AEASL Felix A. Fernando said the apparel industry's ambitious goal has been achieved. We recorded US $ 5.32 billion last year. The industry is focused on growth and its goal of achieving US $ 8 billion in export revenue.
There is visible development of the rural areas which has helped uplift the lives of the rural public in particular. With the incentives offered by the government, many factories have been opened in the North and the East providing opportunities to the youth in conflict areas, he said.
"Today the apparel and textile industry is the thrust of development and records steady growth. The apparel industry recorded 5.7 percent growth while the textile industry recorded 1.6 percent growth.
The industry will be worth US $ 2.6 billion by 2023. Retail growth will be led by China and India," Fernando said.
"The combined retail global consumption will increase while the markets have shown a growth of 15 and 11 percent. Sri Lanka's apparel industry however runs at 15 percent below capacity," he said.
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Let me set the record straight to emphasize that I absolutely love chicken dishes. All kinds of chicken dishes, it doesn't really matter....... So I was thrilled to grill some chicken suya for dinner last night. It might interest you to know that making chicken suya does not take a whole lot of work to be ready, besides the dish is not an expensive one to go for.
Interestingly, chicken suya is quite simple, quick and easy to make, and are ever ready right away. A basic suya recipe is made up of beef, however it is entirely up to you to choose the type of meat you want to use for preparation either chicken, lamb or even fish. But the good news is that whichever version usually tastes good once you use the ideal spices.
Suya is of Hausa Nigerian origin; a popular staple side-dish by the local people of Northern part of Nigeria as well as a popular roadside dish especially for travellers from both the Eastern, Western Southern part of Nigeria. Suya is presently attracting more popularity in other African countries and all over the world.
Other countries have different names and recipes for suya, for example, the turkish call it halep kebab, shish kebab, Ghana call it tsitsinga or chichinga, Chinese have a Xinjiang dish known as Chenjeh kabab, Indians have Bihari kabab, Irans have Chelow kabab, Spanish have Pincho moruno etc. It is noteworthy that each type of these meat dishes have different recipes and tastes but they all taste very good.
The Nigerian chicken suya is usually prepared by knitting the meat through skewers after being spiced, before grilling or roasting them. It can be prepared with peppery and ground ginger condiment/spices (yaji), peanut/groundnut powder extracts (kuli-kuli) or homemade peanut butter. Homemade chicken suya is just about as easy as it gets. You do not necessarily need any deluxe equipment or ingredients and it can be ready for consumption within few minutes. All you require to start is some meat of choice and necessary spices.
Skewers of any kind, a grill pan and heat are the only other equipment that you really do need. Once you have all these ready, all it takes are some heating and a bit of patience and you will have for yourself some tantalizing chicken suya.... ready as a snack or for any main meal you might imagine! You can also compliment the chicken suya with some freshly sliced onions or tomatoes and I bet you that eating your peppery suya with some fresh veggies goes a long way in cooling down the hot spicy heat to taste.
For people living in the Western world, it is important to note that the suya ingredients can be purchased from African shops. Due to the peppery nature of the suya condiments, it is important that you wear gloves before mixing the meat; alternatively do endeavour to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water in the absence of hand gloves.
Wash the sliced chicken and add in a clean bowl.
Add the stock cube and salt to taste and mix thoroughly.
Dip chicken in vegetable oil before coating in the paprika and yaji sauce.
Then place on the grilling pan.
Grill the chicken suya on a 150-200 oC for at least 20 minutes or until meat is properly cooked.
Bring out the chicken suya from the oven and serve warm garnished with some tomatoes or onions.


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Bike Along the Shoreline of Lake Huron
Few things can compare with a Sunrise Side bike excursion along the shoreline of Lake Huron. As one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the entire state, the Huron coast features marshes, cobble and sand beaches, low dunes, meadows, ferns, conifer forests, islands, and swamps providing critical habitats for rare and endangered species. So, whether you're in it for the scenic views, majestic wildlife, or just plain love biking, the Huron Shores Greenways is a system of trails that won't disappoint.
Breathtaking natural features are abundant on the Alabaster Bike Path, part of the Iron Belle Trail. This paved trail runs from Dyer Road to Townline Road and winds through an arboretum. You can find the Alabaster Bike Path adjacent to the US-23 Heritage Route south of Tawas City.
The Tawas Bay Pedestrian Bike Path picks up where the Alabaster Bike Path leaves off, extending 10 miles along the Lake Huron shoreline for a safe and scenic, off-highway route through Tawas, East Tawas, and finally Tawas Point State Park and its lighthouse.
For more of a variety, head out into the Huron National Forest to the Corsair Hiking and Cross Country Ski Trail System. The 22-mile trail system winds through red pine forest along Silver Creek and contains several loops allowing you to customize your outing for half-hour trips to day-long adventures.
To the north of Oscoda, the Huron Sunrise Park Trail returns you to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Huron. Also located on the US-23 Heritage Route, the trail connects Oscoda Township Park with a state park near Van Etten Lake and Cedar Lake.
For more information on biking opportunities in and around Oscoda during your stay at the Huron House, click here.
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Often times we get too caught up in the level of popularity we have online. While having a Twitter account with 10,000 followers may do wonders for your ego it may not achieve great results at your quarter end sales meeting. The principle of having a lot of followers on Twitter equaling increased sales and marketing performance is based in sound logic. The logic is based around having a lot of followers will drive traffic to your site/blog and that through that traffic you will achieve some percentage of direct conversions and another percentage of that traffic will link to your site which in the long run will increase your performance in the search engines. Along with that logic recently it was announced that a person's social graph does play a small role in the ranking algorithm, however it is assumed to be very small right now.
Influencers – These are those who are recognized as thought and industry leaders and influence the decision making of others.
Others in the industry – These are the followers who may not be at the level of "influencers" or though leaders but work in your industry or a similar industry and maintain a Twitter following who may be interested in your products and services. When these individuals re-tweet or share your content their followers will see it and they may fall into one the influencers or potential customer groups.
Obviously anyone can follow you on Twitter but you can shape who follows you by being selective on who you decide to follow back and by promoting the right type of content. By doing this you will develop a rich set of Twitter followers who will be much more likely to produce measurable results for your business.
Dustin Thompson is the Principal at Konnected Interactive, a Minneapolis Marketing firm specializing in helping companies create marketing strategies that create a strong brand presence, grow sales, and improve customer service.
Someone can have a blog with no content to speak of…more blog hop hoopla…yet have 2, 953 followers.
Why? Because they do reviews and give-a-ways and one of the requirements to enter the give-away is that you friend them on GFC.
Will they ever be back?
The numbers look good, but what do they REALLY reflect?
That someone friended you once….
Mostly I agree with your points about quality vs. quality. I am an advocate of applying Pareto's 80/20 Principle. I also subscribe to Brian Solis's concept of "Engage." The relationships are built by engaging in real conversations with real people (as opposed to robots or people who act like robots).
However, coincidentally, my latest blog post explained the sociological theory of "the strength of weak ties" for networking. Sometimes quantity of even superficial acquaintances can help to expand our network of resources and ideas beyond the "inbred" realm of our own specialty.


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Q: ElasticSearch querying a different database than my app's? I'm trying to use ElasticSearch for my MongoDB-backed Rails 3.2.2 app (through Tire).
I'm having a very strange issue where ElasticSearch seems to be returning query results from a second MongoDB database instead of the one for this app (as defined in my config/mongoid.yml file). This is very bizarre!
When I do Event.all, I see all the right events.
However, when I try to do Event.tire.search("foo") (or Event.tire.search('*') even), it gives me the results from another app's MondoDB database instead!
I would expect Tire to tell ElasticSearch to use this app's database automatically, but failing that, would there be a way to set it explicitly?
Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


Home Health Conditions General Health Does Posture Matter While Drinking Water?
Are you sure that you have been drinking water in the right posture? Have you ever checked the way you drink water? Have you given any thought to this aspect, ever before in your life? Well, think for a moment and examine the posture you drink water mostly, throughout the day. Was it sitting or standing? Firstly, it is very crucial for you to give immense importance to your posture while drinking water. Amazed? Well, it is not a joke.
Everyone around us, advise us to keep our body hydrated and that we should consume at least 10 to 12 glasses of water in a day. We should start our day with a glass of water, but no one has ever pointed out the wrong posture we have while drinking water. Secondly, both the aspects are equally important; drinking an adequate amount of water and also to drink it in the right posture.
People must have told you not to drink water after running or in-between exercising, but there would have been very few, who must have enlightened you with the knowledge of correct posture while drinking water. Read on to find out what exactly the right position is to drink water to reap its maximum benefits and how to avert the harm that a wrong posture does.
What is the Correct Posture of Drinking Water?
Water is a necessity for survival and plays a very vital role in the proper functioning of our body. You should consume water in appropriate quantity daily and in the apt posture too. According to the researchers and the health experts, water should be consumed in a sitting position rather than standing. Also, there is a very close relationship between the water consumed in a standing position and the speed at which it gets taken. Both of these aspects affect the human body.
How Drinking Water While Standing Is Harmful?
Drinking water while standing harms the body because while we stand and drink, our nerves are in the state of stress and the process of quickly gulping it down worsens the situation. It creates a disturbance in the balance of fluids in the body that ultimately leads to the acceleration of toxins in the body. Increase in indigestion also disturbs the digestion process. Thus, sitting is the best posture for drinking water.
It leads to the accumulation of fluids in the joint area, ultimately leading to triggering arthritis.
The process of filtration in the kidneys also gets disturbed.
It increases the level of impurities in the kidney and bladder that leads to urinary infection.
Thus, for everyone who has been not giving substantial importance to their body posture while drinking water and have been drinking water while standing or walking, it is crucial to change this habit and adapt to the correct position of drinking which is sitting. It is also essential for you to drink water at a slow pace to reduce the level of the acids and toxins in the body that is paramount for better functioning of the body.
Have you ever noticed that it might be effortless for a person to gulp water quickly in the standing position? But while sitting, we tend to drink water slowly in comparison to the standing posture. This slow movement of water is very crucial for preventing the stomach walls, which get damaged due to the harsh flow of water when it gets consumed in the standing posture.
The slow flow of the water from the mouth to the stomach also helps in the effective functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. The stomach lining in a human body will get affected over the time with the harsh hit of the water when drank in the standing posture that will ultimately increase the digestion problems and will make the stomach sensitive.
The most significant side effect of drinking water while standing is it leads to the collection of fluids in the joint area which may turn out to be a more serious issue in the future. It thus gets recommended to drink water in a sitting position as this prevents the accumulation of fluids in the joint area.
During the position of sitting, the nerves are mostly in a calm state which is perfect for the proper functioning of the body. But while standing our nerves are in a tense state, and this state leads to a fight mode, which builds a disturbance in the balance of fluids in our body. This disturbance leads to the collection of fluids in the joints, that damages the joint in many different ways, and ultimately it leads to arthritis.
It is a known fact that water plays a vital role in the dilution of acids that are present in the stomach. Have you ever tried understanding this concept of drinking water at a slow pace? Well, the connection between drinking water at a slow speed and drinking water in a sitting posture, both have some similarities. In our body, there is a production of various acid juices by the stomach and the liver.
All these juices are not beneficial for the body. But the dilution of all these juices is paramount. It is, thus, recommended that water should be consumed in a sitting posture as this helps in better dilution of the acids that further aids in preventing heartburn and acidity problems.
When a person drinks water in the standing position, the first damage occurs to the sphincter that is present in the lower part of the esophagus and is the main organ that connects with the stomach. Due to the rapid flow of the water, the various acids that require dilution do not get adequately diluted, and a raft of backflow of acid gets created in the stomach that leads to acidity issues and heartburn problems in the body.
Sitting posture is also helpful to prevent the kidneys from further damage. The kidneys majorly conduct the process of filtration in our body. This function has to be carried out smoothly and is of paramount as any disturbance in this process may lead to more significant issues and life taking diseases.
So, it is crucial for us to drink water in a sitting position as it will help our kidneys to function appropriately, as the accumulation of impurities in the kidneys and also in the bladder will get reduced. Otherwise, if we keep drinking water in the standing position, then our body will also suffer from urinary infections that happen due to the storage of impurities in the kidneys and the bladder.
Many people do not give a lot of importance of drinking water regularly and the need for keeping a body dehydrated. They have their own opinions about it. But sooner or later, they will understand the need for an adequate amount of water in our body and why it is crucial for us to stay hydrated.
For those, who still consider this aspect irrelevant should stop acting ignorant to this topic and should first learn about the magical water rule of 8×8.
How to Implement the 8×8 Rule of Drinking Water?
This rule is straightforward and will bring forward various aspects that will highlight the requirement of keeping a body hydrated. Now, the water rule of 8×8 states that a person should consume eight glasses of eight ounces of water in a day and follow it daily. It gets regarded as the hydration goal that everyone should pursue in their day to day life.
According to this rule, the water needs of different people may vary, depending on their physical activities and the climate in which they live. Also, the other beverages that a person consumes also contributes to the water intake goal of a person every day.
It is also imperative that the water rule of drinking eight glasses of eight-ounce water in a day should incorporate the correct drinking posture, and this will help in developing an efficient habit in a person. Firstly, people who do not possess the proper practice of drinking sufficient water in a day will build into a great habit of at least drinking eight glasses of water.
Secondly, the people who still find it a joke or some superstition to sit while drinking water will understand the true meaning and benefits of drinking water in the correct posture, that is, in a sitting state.
The adequate amount of water and the knowledge of proper position will help in addressing the various problems which our body may suffer from, like kidney issue, heartburns, acidity, stomach sensitiveness, urinary infection, and etc.
Many problems of our daily lives like headaches, constipation, lack of physical strength, dry throats, and many others are an outcome of dehydration.
The water rule 8×8 is also popularly known as the approach of "drinking at least eight glasses of water in a day." This rule thus facilitates and helps the body in the treatment of many diseases and also prevents the body from letting a few conditions that can massively affect us.
Also, the wrong position of drinking water will make the situation worse in the long run.
Hence it is imperative to believe that this scientifically proven approach of drinking water in the correct posture is not a joke or a myth anymore. This article is vital enough in clearing the various myths associated with the drinking posture.
If this article brings even a change of ten percent in your approach towards the drinking posture and also practicing the water rule of 8×8, it will act as a boon for you in the long run. Now don't think twice as this article has narrated all the benefits, importance, drawbacks, and many vital aspects in a detailed and fun manner and at the end of the day, it is we who are responsible for our life. So, grab a glass of water, sit and enjoy its benefits in every sip.


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Gampaha hospital writes to President
A letter was sent to President Maithripala Sirisena with the signatures of over 900 staff members, representing every division of the hospital, requesting that the Gampaha District General Hospital be taken under the Central Government.
The Gampaha district has the highest population, but the facilities at this hospital which comes under the Western Provincial Council, is at a very pathetic level. Hence, the hospital staff has urged the President to acquire this hospital under the Central Government and improve its facilities to a developed state.
The letter states that the Gampaha district has produced national leaders such as Presidents, Prime Ministers, Speakers and ministers and is among the top 10 hospital with the highest patient admissions and as such to take over the hospital under the central government and develop it.
The hospital also lacks a permanent Director over the past five years and the hospital administration activities have halted. Further, the hospital CT Scanner, MRI scanner and Hormone testing machine are all dysfunctional and even the laboratory and operation theatre facilities are at a very primitive level, the letter states.
Therefore, the hospital staff urged the President to take this hospital under the central government and improve its facilities on par with other leading hospitals in the country for the welfare of the people.
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MCT education and outreach programs focus on building programs for all ages creating a community through education.
Talkbacks involving the cast, director, and special guests take place on Thursday nights and Sunday matinees for each production in the season. Teatro Español productions and readings hold a talkback following each event. These allow for a deeper connection to be developed with our audience and create long-lasting relationships. Talkbacks are open to the public and are free of charge.
Community partnerships will continue with the Downtown Public Library's Melrose Center and Valencia College's Take Stock in Children program to provide access to a variety of free theatre workshops focused on basic theatre skills and job opportunities in the arts. These activities take place in public facilities as well as at Mad Cow Theatre. We are always seeking opportunities to connect with other non-profits serving the Central Florida community.
Dramaturgy and Lectures surrounding each production, the Science Play Fest, and a planned International Women's play fest will be held in partnership with community organizations and local professors from UCF, Rollins College, and Valencia College to provide more history and richness behind the plays.
Educational workshops in English & Spanish are offered throughout the year and give participants a venue to showcase their talents, increase self-esteem and receive instruction from professional artists. Past educational workshops, highlighting professional techniques and emphasizing MCT's ensemble-based process, have been taught by Broadway veteran Kirk von Schmittou and former Shakespeare & Co. artistic director Tony Simotes.
YOUTH FOCUSED
Morning Matinees are offered for students for select productions throughout the seasons. These take place on weekday mornings and are followed by a talkback with the artists. If you are a teacher or home-school leader and would like an opportunity to bring your students to a show, please contact Jessica Kaschube at Jessicak@madcowtheatre.com
She Speaks. is a newly formed workshop program that uses theatre techniques focusing on physical, vocal, and emotional awareness to help young women make their voices be heard and build self-confidence in stressful situations.
If you are part of an organization that would like to be an education partner with us, please contact Jessica Kaschube at jessicak@madcowtheatre.com
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Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
The preferred airport for Hotel Alta Las Palomas is San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.).
The preferred airport for The Alta Hotel is San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi.


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Chamber: Global Warming Is Good for You
Kate Sheppard
Image used under Creative Commons license by Flickr user TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³.
After losing several high-profile members over its climate policy, the US Chamber of Commerce spent much of this week attempting to convince the public that it does believe global warming is a serious concern that Congress should act upon. But in comments recently submitted by the group to the Environmental Protection Agency, the group advanced a very different view. In its submission, the Chamber questioned the science behind the phenomenon of climate change, suggested that humans are now less vulnerable to rising temperatures because of the growing use of air conditioners—and theorized that even if the planet is getting warmer, that might be a good thing.
The Chamber's comment was submitted to the EPA on June 23 in response to the agency's finding in April that carbon dioxide is a hazard to human health. The 86-page document is packed with claims that cast doubt on that conclusion. An excerpt:
The Administrator has thus ignored analyses that show that a warming of even 3 [degrees] C in the next 100 years would, on balance, be beneficial to humans because the reduction of wintertime mortality/morbidity would be several times larger than the increase in summertime heat stress- related mortality/morbidity.
The comment also takes aim at the EPA for relying on the research of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a massive, decade-long, peer-reviewed study by leading scientists of the effects of global warming. According to the Chamber, the EPA based their finding "entirely on untested scientific sources—mostly a U.N. report" and noting that "the science on which EPA proposes to rely raises questions on unprecedented controversy."
It concludes: there are "profound and wide-ranging scientific uncertainties" about climate change and its impacts on health and welfare that are "vehemently controverted among scientists and technicians of numerous stripes."
The Chamber also submitted a supporting document, "Detailed Review of EPA's Health and Welfare Scientific Evidence," that includes even more bizarre statements about climate change, including:
Humans have become less susceptible to the effects of heat due to a combination of adaptations, particularly air conditioning. The availability of air conditioning is expected to continue to increase.
Reduced exposure to cold days is a significant factor in the increased life expectancy experienced in the U.S. over the past 30 years. This benefit from reduced exposure to cold can be further attributed to people migrating to warmer climates.
Overall, there is strong evidence that populations can acclimatize to warmer climates via a range of behavioral, physiological, and technological adaptations.
[T]he scientific evidence is clear that cold is a more potent hazard than heat.
That sure sounds like a group with "mainstream, commonsense views" that has "supported efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere."
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using namespace cv;
using namespace ofxCv;

float ofApp::_(string name) {
	return panel.getValueF(name);
}

void ofApp::_(string name, float x) {
	panel.setValueF(name, x);
}

void ofApp::setup() {
	ofSetDataPathRoot("../../../../../SharedData/");
	ofSetVerticalSync(true);
	ofSetFrameRate(60);

	loadDmxSettings();
	setupControlPanel();

	dmx.connect(port, modules * channelsPerModule);
	dmx.update(true); // black on startup

	previous.allocate(kinect.getWidth(), kinect.getHeight(), OF_IMAGE_GRAYSCALE);
	diff.allocate(kinect.getWidth(), kinect.getHeight(), OF_IMAGE_GRAYSCALE);
	kinect.setup();

	loadSounds();
}

void ofApp::loadSounds() {
	sounds.clear();
	ofxXmlSettings xml;
	xml.loadFile("sounds.xml");
	int n = xml.getNumTags("sound");
	for(int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
		Pulse cur;
		xml.pushTag("sound", i);
		cur.load(xml);
		xml.popTag();
		sounds.push_back(cur);
	}
}

void ofApp::loadDmxSettings() {
	ofxXmlSettings xml("dmx.xml");
	port = xml.getValue("port", "");
	modules = xml.getValue("modules", 10);
	channelsPerModule = xml.getValue("channelsPerModule", 4);
}

void ofApp::setupControlPanel() {
	panel.setup(256, 768);
	panel.setPosition(0, 0);
	panel.addPanel("sound and movement");
	panel.addToggle("useAdapt", true);
	panel.addSlider("adaptRate", .01, .0001, .05);
	panel.addSlider("energyGrow", .1, 0, 1);
	panel.addSlider("energyDecay", -.1, -.5, 0);
	panel.addSlider("energyMax", 20, 0, 48);
	panel.addSlider("overallEnergy", 0, 0, 1);
	panel.addSlider("minimumPresence", -.8, -2, 0);
	panel.addSlider("pulseRange", .6, 0, 1);

	panel.addPanel("virtual camera");
	float maxPosition = 4000;
	panel.addSlider("x", 0, -maxPosition, maxPosition);
	panel.addSlider("y", 0, -maxPosition, maxPosition);
	panel.addSlider("z", 0, -maxPosition, maxPosition);
	panel.addSlider("xcr", 0, -180, 180);
	panel.addSlider("ycr", 0, -180, 180);
	panel.addSlider("zcr", 0, -180, 180);
	panel.addSlider("xsr", 0, -180, 180);
	panel.addSlider("ysr", 0, -180, 180);
	panel.addSlider("zsr", 0, -180, 180);
	panel.addSlider("near", 0, 0, maxPosition);
	panel.addSlider("far", maxPosition, 0, maxPosition);
	panel.addSlider("maxLen", 100, 0, maxPosition);
	panel.addSlider("stepSize", 2, 1, 16, true);
	panel.addSlider("orthoScale", 10, 0, 32);
	panel.addToggle("horizontalFlip", false);

	panel.addPanel("lighting modules");
	panel.addToggle("saveCurves", false);
	panel.addToggle("loadCurves", false);
	panel.addSlider("saturation", 255, 0, 255);
	panel.addSlider("brightness", 255, 0, 255);
	for(int module = 1; module <= modules; module++) {
		string label = "mod" + ofToString(module);
		panel.addSlider(label, 0, 0, 1);
	}
	panel.loadSettings("settings.xml");

	redCurve.setup(256);
	greenCurve.setup(256);
	blueCurve.setup(256);
	panel.setValueB("loadCurves", true);
}

void ofApp::exit() {
	dmx.clear();
	dmx.update(true); // black on shutdown
}

ofColor ofApp::rastafari(float x) {
	return ofColor::fromHsb(x * 255. / 3., _("saturation"), _("brightness"));
}

void ofApp::update() {
	updateVirtualKinect();
	updateDmx();
	updateSounds();
}

void ofApp::updateVirtualKinect() {
	ofVec3f position(_("x"), _("y"), _("z"));
	ofVec3f cameraRotation(_("xcr"), _("ycr"), _("zcr"));
	ofVec3f sceneRotation(_("xsr"), _("ysr"), _("zsr"));
	kinect.setPosition(position);
	kinect.setCameraRotation(cameraRotation);
	kinect.setSceneRotation(sceneRotation);
	kinect.setClipping(_("near"), _("far"));
	kinect.setStepSize(_("stepSize"));
	kinect.setMaxLen(_("maxLen"));
	kinect.setOrthoScale(_("orthoScale"));
	kinect.setHorizontalFlip(_("horizontalFlip"));

	kinect.update();
	if(kinect.isFrameNew()) {
		absdiff(kinect, previous, diff);
		// only use pixels that have data both frames
		//Mat kinectMat = toCv(kinect), previousMat = toCv(previous), diffMat = toCv(diff);
		//diffMat &= (kinectMat > 0) & (previousMat > 0);
		diff.update();
		copy(kinect, previous);
		rawMean = (Mat_<float>) meanCols(toCv(diff));
		if(runningMean.rows != rawMean.rows) {
			runningMean = Mat_<float>::zeros(rawMean.rows, 1);
			energy = Mat_<float>::zeros(rawMean.rows, 1);
		}
		accumulateWeighted(rawMean, runningMean, _("adaptRate"));
		subtract(rawMean, runningMean, adaptedMean);
		Mat& cur = _("useAdapt") ? adaptedMean : rawMean;
		max(cur, 0, cur);
		addWeighted(cur, _("energyGrow"), energy, 1, _("energyDecay"), energy);
		min(max(energy, 0), _("energyMax"), energy);
		resize(energy, moduleEnergy, cv::Size(1, modules), 0, 0, INTER_AREA);
		moduleEnergy /= _("energyMax");

		_("overallEnergy", 0);
		for(int i = 0; i < moduleEnergy.rows; i++) {
			int module = i + 1;
			float cur = moduleEnergy.at<float>(i);
			_("mod" + ofToString(module), cur);
			_("overallEnergy", MAX(_("overallEnergy"), cur));
		}
	}
}

void ofApp::updateDmx() {
	if(panel.getValueB("saveCurves")) {
		redCurve.save("redCurve.yml");
		greenCurve.save("greenCurve.yml");
		blueCurve.save("blueCurve.yml");
		panel.setValueB("saveCurves", false);
	}
	if(panel.getValueB("loadCurves")) {
		redCurve.load("redCurve.yml");
		greenCurve.load("greenCurve.yml");
		blueCurve.load("blueCurve.yml");
		panel.setValueB("loadCurves", false);
	}

	int channel = 1;
	for(int module = 1; module <= modules; module++) {
		ofColor cur = rastafari(_("mod" + ofToString(module)));
		dmx.setLevel(channel++, redCurve[cur.r]);
		dmx.setLevel(channel++, greenCurve[cur.g]);
		dmx.setLevel(channel++, blueCurve[cur.b]);
		channel++;
	}
	if(dmx.isConnected()) {
		dmx.update();
	} else {
		panel.msg = "Could not connect to port " + port;
	}
}

void ofApp::updateSounds() {
	float endVolume = ofMap(_("overallEnergy"), 0, 1, _("minimumPresence"), 1, true);
	float pulseSpeed = ofMap(_("overallEnergy"), 0, 1, 1 + _("pulseRange"), 1 - _("pulseRange"), true);
	for(int i = 0; i < sounds.size(); i++) {
		float curVolume = ofMap(i, 0, sounds.size() - 1, 1, endVolume);
		sounds[i].setVolume(MAX(curVolume, 0));
		sounds[i].setPulseSpeed(pulseSpeed);
		sounds[i].update();
	}
}

void ofApp::drawVirtualKinect() {
	ofPushMatrix();
	ofSetColor(255);
	ofTranslate(512, 0);
	kinect.draw(0, 0);

	ofEnableBlendMode(OF_BLENDMODE_ADD);
	ofSetColor(yellowPrint);
	diff.draw(0, 0);
	ofEnableAlphaBlending();
	ofDisableBlendMode();

	ofPushStyle();
	ofSetLineWidth(3);
	ofNoFill();

	ofPushMatrix();
	ofTranslate(0, kinect.getHeight());
	ofScale(1, -10);

	ofSetColor(ofColor::white);
	ofBeginShape();
	for(int i = 0; i < energy.rows; i++) {
		ofVertex(i, energy.at<float>(i));
	}
	ofEndShape();

	ofSetColor(128);
	ofLine(0, _("energyMax"), kinect.getWidth(), _("energyMax"));

	ofSetColor(yellowPrint);
	ofBeginShape();
	for(int i = 0; i < rawMean.rows; i++) {
		ofVertex(i, rawMean.at<float>(i));
	}
	ofEndShape();

	if(_("useAdapt")) {
		ofSetColor(cyanPrint);
		ofBeginShape();
		for(int i = 0; i < runningMean.rows; i++) {
			ofVertex(i, runningMean.at<float>(i));
		}
		ofEndShape();

		ofSetColor(magentaPrint);
		ofBeginShape();
		for(int i = 0; i < adaptedMean.rows; i++) {
			ofVertex(i, adaptedMean.at<float>(i));
		}
		ofEndShape();
	}

	ofPopMatrix();

	drawHighlightString("energy", 4, 4);
	drawHighlightString("raw", 4, 24, ofColor::black, yellowPrint);
	if(_("useAdapt")) {
		drawHighlightString("running", 4, 44, ofColor::black, cyanPrint);
		drawHighlightString("adapt", 4, 64, ofColor::black, magentaPrint);
	}

	ofPopStyle();
	ofPopMatrix();
}

void ofApp::drawDmx() {
	ofPushMatrix();
	ofTranslate(256, 0);
	redCurve.draw(0, 0);
	greenCurve.draw(0, 256);
	blueCurve.draw(0, 512);

	ofTranslate(256 + 14, 480);
	int channel = 1;
	for(int module = 1; module <= modules; module++) {
		string label = "mod" + ofToString(module);
		int rc = channel++;
		int gc = channel++;
		int bc = channel++;
		int ac = channel++;
		int r = dmx.getLevel(rc), g = dmx.getLevel(gc), b = dmx.getLevel(bc);
		ofSetColor(r, g, b);
		ofFill();
		ofRect(4, module * 16, 14, 14);
		ofSetColor(255);
		ofNoFill();
		ofRect(4, module * 16, 14, 14);
		string rs = ofToString(rc) + ":" + ofToString(r);
		string gs = ofToString(gc) + ":" + ofToString(g);
		string bs = ofToString(bc) + ":" + ofToString(b);
		string text = label + " (" + rs + ", " + gs + ", " + bs + ")";
		drawHighlightString(text, 24, module * 16 - 2);
	}

	ofPopMatrix();
}

void ofApp::drawSounds() {
	ofPushMatrix();
	ofTranslate(800, 480 + 16);
	for(int i = 0; i < sounds.size(); i++) {
		sounds[i].draw();
		ofTranslate(0, 20);
	}
	ofPopMatrix();
}

void ofApp::draw() {
	if(panel.hidden) {
		ofPushMatrix();
		float spacing = ofGetWidth() / modules;
		int channel = 1;
		for(int module = 1; module <= modules; module++) {
			string label = "mod" + ofToString(module);
			int rc = channel++;
			int gc = channel++;
			int bc = channel++;
			int ac = channel++;
			int r = dmx.getLevel(rc), g = dmx.getLevel(gc), b = dmx.getLevel(bc);
			ofSetColor(r, g, b);
			ofFill();
			ofRect(0, 0, spacing, ofGetHeight());
			ofTranslate(spacing, 0);
		}
		ofPopMatrix();
	} else {
		ofBackground(127);
		drawVirtualKinect();
		drawDmx();
		drawSounds();
	}
}

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The Viking Birkamantel Siggi presents an interpretation of finds from a women's grave in Birka (Sweden).
The coat can be closed with a brooch at the chest level at a tapering edge, but it can also be worn and girded like an overdress.
A stylish and useful piece of clothing for the Viking woman.


Scott Hewicker is an artist, writer and musician based in San Francisco. He received his BFA from San Francisco Art Institute and his MFA from Stanford University. Hewicker has exhibited his work at Gallery 16, Jack Hanley Gallery, Deitch Projects NY, Galleri Christina Wilson in Copenhagen, ICA Philadelphia, ADA Gallery, 111 Minna Gallery and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.


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"Unprecedented Barbarity: People say, Enough"
Melkite Patriarch Gregorios III, "Unprecedented Barbarity: People say, Enough"
Damascus, 10 May 2012
"We were praying in the cathedral chapel when a strong explosion shattered all the windows. The walls of the nave shuddered as if jolted by a sudden gust of wind; we thought it might be an earthquake." H.B. Gregorios III Laham, Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and All the East is still incredulous, while describing to MISNA the moments of terror that accompanied the double bombing of the Syrian capital this morning. The Cathedral of Bab Sharqi, at the end of the `Via Recta' that leads to the Chapel of Ananias (a Christian martyr who enabled Saint Paul to recover his sight), is perhaps some two or three kilometres from the site of the explosion which up to now, according to a provisional estimate, has killed at least 55 and injured another 300. "The television showed images of a huge crater, cars and buildings shattered, blood everywhere. The minibus bringing the children to our school had come that way barely 10 minutes before. It is a miracle that they were not involved," explains the cleric, President of the Assembly of the Catholic Hierarchy in Syria, condemning "an act of cruelty without precedent in Syria, which has shown the true face of the forces at work behind this absurd propaganda war." The Patriarch's voice, shaking with emotion on the day of the worst attack in the country's recent history, is also raised against the world that "is not listening to the Syrian people's cries of distress." As in neighbouring Palestine, "even in this hitherto untouched corner of the Holy Land, there now runs the blood of innocent people," warns the Patriarch, noting that "for 63 years now, the Holy Land has been waiting for peace, amid the silence and indifference of the world, which so far has only proffered empty words." The time has come "to have done with parodies of a two-faced policy, whose broken promises and shameful interests burn like salt on the open wounds of an entire region of the world," emphasises Patriarch Gregorios III, controversially wondering, "what would happen if, instead of in Syrian Damascus, an attack like this had occurred in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem? "The world cannot allow hatred and war to engulf the Middle East in a bottomless pit. It's time to say enough is enough."
Source: Missionary International Service News Agency
"Foreign countries should keep out" Women and their role in an era of change


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Bio Details
Keith Hutchison
Keith is a global HR leader with over 20 years of experience working in the energy industry. As Chief People Officer he is responsible for the delivery of operational HR services, and setting Tritium's People strategy covering reward, talent, leadership and culture, ensuring the Company has the right people and skills in place to pursue our exciting growth plans.
Prior to joining Tritium, Keith served as Chief HR & Diversity Officer for National Grid's North America business since 2016. Keith began his career with National Grid as a Team Leader in their UK Gas Distribution business before moving into HR and undertaking senior HR positions in their Gas Distribution, Electricity Transmission, Electricity Distribution and Non-Regulated Businesses. He moved to New York in 2009 as VP, Head of Organizational Effectiveness, leading the establishment of a Change Management and Organization Design center of expertise and was instrumental in the creation of a new global business operating model which is still in place today. He returned to London as VP, Global HR Business Partner, leading HR for National Grid's global corporate function groups, before returning to the US in early 2016 to head up labor relations, business partnering, strategic workforce planning, diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and talent management and then became Chief HR & Diversity Officer in late 2016.
Under Keith's leadership, National Grid USA was widely recognized externally as a Top Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and a World's Most Ethical Company. Keith was recognized by the National Diversity Council in their 2020 Top 50 Chief Diversity Officer List and most recently in their 2022 Top 100 HR Professionals List. Keith is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development in the UK.
Keith is based in Boston, USA.
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This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level requirement to study Education and Social Science. That is, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers) and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. In other to help you avoid having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Universities, we have some post that will be of benefit to you. You can always ignore!
Knowing JAMB subjects for Education and Social Science is not enough. You should aim for a score of 180 – 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side (Just a piece of advice) because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider College of Education or Polytechnic… Please note – JAMB is not the only option for admission. If you're having troubles JAMB UTME maybe it's time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND or Predegree.
(i) NCE (Social Studies) from recognised colleges.
The cut-off mark for Education and Social Science varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Education and Social Science is a good course and you can also check the top best Educational courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.
Education and Social Science is how many years course and under which faculty?
Depending on your mode of entry, Education and Social Science is a three to four years course in Nigeria. According to JAMB, this course is under Faculty of Education but may be under a different faculty in some universities.
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Education and Social Science. I urge you to also find out where you can work with the degree. Please take your time to read Fatherprada's Career Guide – so that you can have knowledge on how the labour market operate after graduating. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.
The SSCE O level and A-level subject needed to study Education and Social Science have been listed above but, some Universities may accept D7 or E8 in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results. You will know more when you take a look at the special consideration (waiver) for this course if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for this course had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar..
(i) University of Ibadan (UI) and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki require credit in Mathematics for Economics and pass for other options.
(iii) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki accepts NCE Social Studies.
(iv) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) accepts: (a) UTME requirement plus two "A' level passes in relevant subjects which should include candidates proposed course. (b) NCE credit/merit passes in addition to TC II or 'O' level credit in relevant subjects. (c) "Candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements.
(iv) Candidates with ND at distinction, credit and merit levels in other disciplines who possess the University Minimum entry requirement plus at least relevant credit passes in WASSCE and NECO O 'level may be offered admission but will run the 4-Year programme.
(v) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) – Same as Vocational and Technical Education.
(i) University of Ibadan (UI) does not accept Home Economics. Accepts TC II (1967-1981). Also requires 5/6 credits at one/two sittings(s) to include Eng. Lang and other subjects from arts, Soc. Science or Science.
(iii) University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) requires subject or the teaching subject relevant to the Teaching subject. Also requires Mathematics for Economics and Accounting and for Political Science requires Government or History.
(iv) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) (a) Requires five 'O' level credit passes including English Language, a science subject and the subject to be combined with education. (b) For Social Studies/Education: credit pass in three Social science or Arts subjects are required (c) Credit pass in Mathematics and Economics for Education/Economics. (d) Credit pass in Government for Political science/Education" (e) Credit in Geography, plus any other three subjects and a pass in mathematics for Education/Geography.
(v) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) requires five O' level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects, two of which must be social science subjects in not more than two sittings.
(ii) For Education/Economics: English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other Social Science subject.
(iii) For Education/Political Science: English Language, Government, plus any other two subjects. (i) For Education/Social Studies: English Language, plus any other three Social Science/Arts subjects.


(a) direct the Company to admit a named pupil to the Somercotes Academy on application from an LA. This will include complying with a School Attendance Order. Before doing so the Secretary of State will consult the Company.
b) direct the Company to admit a named pupil to the Somercotes Academy if the Company has failed to act in accordance with this Annex or has otherwise failed to comply with applicable admissions and equalities legislation or the provisions of the Codes.
c) direct the Company to amend its admission arrangements where they fail to comply with the School Admission Code or the Admission Appeals Code.
The published admission number (PAN) for 2018-2019 is: 72.
The special cases of twins and triplets will be referred to the allocation panel if one is eligible for a place and other(s) is/are not. Generally the eldest will be given the place if a choice has to be made.
Either (a)where a member of staff has been employed Somercotes Academy for two or more years at the time the application for admission is made.
Distance will be measured by driving distance of the child's home address to the main entrance of the Academy using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the Academy receiving priority.
Driving distance as calculated electronically to three figures after the decimal point (eg 1.543 miles) by Lincolnshire County Council school admissions team from the Post Office Address Point of the home to the Post Office Address Point of the school.