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Public Hearing Dates Set for Joint Committee on Redistricting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Constitution requires Congressional and Legislative boundary lines to be drawn every 10 years utilizing U.S. Census data to indicate changes in population. Despite Census delays at the federal level, public hearings throughout the state will allow residents to weigh in on the process.
The Legislature's Joint Committee on Redistricting will host 12 in-person public hearings and three virtual public hearings, with each taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. House Rule 84 governs public hearings and allows the Joint Committee on Redistricting Chairmen to limit the time allowed for public comments at each hearing based on total number of participants. Senate rules govern standing committees and will be followed in the actions and proceedings of this committee as applicable.
Hearings are scheduled for the following dates and locations, and are subject to change:
July 27: Putnam County Judicial Building
12093 Winfield Road Winfield, WV 25213
July 29: Chief Logan State Park
376 Little Buffalo Creek Rd, Logan, WV 25601
Aug. 3: Tamarack
1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801
Aug. 4: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV 26651
Aug. 10: Stonewall Resort State Park
149 State Park Trail, Roanoke, WV 26447
Aug. 12: Morgantown (specific location to be announced at a later date)
Aug. 17: Martinsburg Sheriff's Office Meeting Room
510 S Raleigh St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Aug. 18: Keyser VFD Station 2
1550 Cornell St Keyser WV 26726
Aug. 24: Wheeling Independence Hall
1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003
Aug. 26: Cabell County Courthouse
750 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
Sept. 9: The Culture Center, Building 9, Capitol Complex
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305
Sept. 16: Judge Donald F. Black Courthouse Annex
317 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Dates for three virtual public hearings will be announced separately.
The 2018 House Bill 4002 requires West Virginia to join the vast majority of other states electing Delegates from single-member districts for the first time in this cycle. The current 100 Delegates come from 67 districts, with 22 members elected from 11 two-member districts, 18 legislators elected from six three-member districts, eight legislators elected from two four-member districts and five legislators elected from a five-member district. Once the initial plans are completed by the Joint Committee on Redistricting, the House and Senate will generate the necessary reports and maps to draft a Redistricting Bill.
Resources, news and updates about the redistricting process can be found at https://www.wvlegislature.gov/redistricting.cfm.


Andrew Curry is a journalist based in Berlin, Germany. He covers science, history, culture, and politics (pretty much in that order) for a wide variety of publications, including Archaeology, National Geographic, Science, and Wired. His work has been included in The Best American Science and Nature Writing anthologies and awarded prizes by the German Foreign Ministry. He recently lost his glasses while bodysurfing in the Pacific Ocean and was optimistic enough to look for them on the beach the next morning, just in case.
Coastlines around the world boast hints of ancient humans who gathered and traveled along the edges of the world, where land meets sea.


Plans are subject to change based on dimming Christmas lights, stepping on legos, or stopping to smell the roses.
Tuesday: Colosseum Invitation Create - Due at end of class.
Wednesday: National Geographic Bee Competition in Classroom.
3:00PM IS THE CUTOFF FOR LATE, MISSING, REDO WORK.
Plans are subject to change based on snow squalls.
Plans are subject to change based on geese coming back for the winter and any other phenomenon.


What Would You Do If You Knew You Would Die On Friday?
- Speak honestly about what angers you (Matthew 23:1-36).
- Provide perspective to those around you (Matthew 24).
- Reflect on what really matters (Matthew 25).
- Have dinner with friends (Matthew 26:26-30).
- Let those around know how much you love them (John 13:1-20).
- Comfort your friends with hope (John 14).


Seriously consider the Premium trim, as it comes with features like cruise control and other popular equipment that you might miss otherwise.
The 2014 Subaru Impreza remains the only option in its class to come equipped with standard all-wheel-drive, where many don't offer it all. It's tough, practical, and looks good, too.
The 2014 Subaru Impreza lineup may look like a conventional pair of economy-minded compact cars: a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. But its standard all-wheel drive sets it apart from more mainstream competitors that don't offer AWD outside crossover utility vehicles, and it lets the Impreza tackle more adventurous outings--not to mention handle winter weather with greater aplomb--than the average Honda Civic or Ford Focus.
The current car is in its third model year after an extensive redesign that gave it crisper styling, better fuel efficiency, additional features and options, and even more competitive pricing. It's now closer to the mainstream compact market than ever before, though it's more often compared to the second tier of competitors--the Volkswagen Jetta and Golf and the Mazda 3--than it is to the market-leading Toyota Corolla.
The redesign from 2012 yielded an exterior that's almost exactly the same size as the model it replaced, yet Subaru has made better use of the space, with a new seat design that has more passenger space and now folds flat. There's also a useful variety of bins, trays, cubbies, and cup holders, along with a pair of 12-volt power outlets. Our only complaint about the interior is that you hear a bit too much road noise on some surfaces.
In all standard Impreza models (the higher-performance WRX and STI models are covered by a separate review), a 2.0-liter horizontally opposed ('flat') four-cylinder engine makes 148 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque, transmitting it to all four wheels through either a five-speed manual gearbox or, for better gas mileage, the second generation of Subaru's Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. The five-speed comes standard in lower-end models, but it's largely our preference between the two; the CVT is offered in all trims and standard in the high-end Impreza Limited. Handling is responsive and drama-free, but it doesn't quite win in the fun-to-drive category (that would go to the Mazda 3 or Ford Focus).
The federal government has given the Impreza five stars; while in IIHS testing it's earned the group's Top Safety Pick+ accolade, with a top-tier 'good' performance in the tough small overlap frontal test. You'll find all the other safety equipment that's expected in this class, and with the recent redesign Subaru slimmed the pillars for better visibility.
The 2014 Impreza remains offered in base, Premium, Limited and Sport Limited models. Premium models add popular equipment like cruise control and fog lamps. The Limited trim level adds 17-inch alloy wheels and the CVT with six-speed manual mode and paddle shifters as standard, plus leather seat upholstery, automatic climate control, auto on/off headlights, an AM/FM/CD stereo with HD radio, and some trim options. One of the few options is a navigation system with a 6.1-inch screen. For 2014, Aha Radio is included with any car optioned with the navigation system, and a rearview camera comes as part of the Limited package.
The Subaru Impreza has crossed into the styling mainstream, with some lovely details in its cockpit.
Two years ago, Subaru redesigned the Impreza with similar dimensions but altogether more attractive sheetmetal with a more rakish profile, a lower waistline, and a higher seating position. It's gone essentially unchanged since.
While not necessarily the most stylish car on the road, the Impreza also no longer looks awkward or dowdy. The brand has returned to its trapezoidal grille shape, and added "hawkeye" headlights–making it look more closely related to the larger Outback crossover.
Standard all-wheel drive and a smooth ride are nice, but there's nothing earth-shattering about the Impreza's acceleration.
With exception to the WRX and STI models (which will be covered in a separate review), all Imprezas receive a 2.0-liter horizontally opposed 'flat' four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. That power moves through either a five-speed manual or continuously-variable (CVT) transmission into Subaru's famous symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.
Handling is responsive and drama-free, but it doesn't quite win in the fun-to-drive category (that would go to the Mazda3 or Ford Focus). Despite new electric power steering, the Impreza retains decent feedback at the wheel, though it's not quite as eager and agile as the Mazda3. Brakes are progressive, as is typical for Subarus, but haul the car down from speed without fuss. The boxer engine also gives all Subarus a low center of gravity, and the Impreza is flat in cornering, accelerating neutrally out of corners with little discernible understeer—unlike virtually all of its front-wheel-drive competitors.
Some road noise filters into the cabin, but the Impreza's seats are supportive and its interior space is ample.
The current generation of Impreza models makes better use of its interior space–both for passengers and cargo–giving it a leg up on previous models with similar dimensions.
There's enough room in the Impreza to seat four average-sized adults comfortably, though it'll take a squeeze to put someone in the rear middle seat. The seatbacks of the front seats have been scalloped to create extra legroom for passengers in the rear, and ease of entry and exit benefits from that update, too.
With good scores from the NHTSA and a top-tier performance in IIHS tests, the Impreza is among the safest compact-car picks.
The 2014 Impreza is one of the top-performing small cars for safety; and that holds true whether you're referring to crash-test protection or features.
The Impreza is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ choice, meaning that it's received a top score of "Good" across the board in all tests--including in the new small overlap frontal test.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has also given the Impreza an overall five out of five star rating–with top scores in all tests, with exception only for a four-star rating in frontal impacts. At the time that this review was updated, the federal government still hadn't officially carried over the Impreza's four-star frontal and five-star overall scores, but for now we're assuming that will be the case as there have been no changes to the body structure.
Infotainment is a sore point, but the Impreza has standard all-wheel drive.
There are four trims available on the 2014 Subaru Impreza–base, Premium, Limited, and Sport Limited–and each of them is surprisingly value-driven, offering a lot of features for the money.
All-wheel drive, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, a USB port, an auxiliary jack and iPod controls are all standard on every Impreza model.
Premium models add to the base model popular equipment like cruise control, alloy wheels, six-speaker sound, and fog lamps. The Limited trim level adds 17-inch alloy wheels and the CVT with six-speed manual mode and paddle shifters as standard, plus leather seat upholstery, automatic climate control, auto on/off headlights, an AM/FM/CD stereo with HD radio, and some trim options. A navigation system with a 6.1-inch screen is one of a few options.
There's also an appearance-oriented Sport Premium model that has a leather-wrapped steering-wheel and shift knob.
The Outback Sport model is gone, replaced by an outdoor- and activity-themed model, the XV Crosstrek.
The Impreza gets the best gas mileage of any passenger car with standard all-wheel drive.
The 2014 Subaru Impreza gets better fuel economy than any other all-wheel-drive vehicle currently available on the market, pushing well north of the 30-mpg mark with either transmission option.
With the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), the 2014 Impreza sedan and hatchback get 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, while are expected to earn EPA ratings of 27 city, 36 mpg highway, for a combined 30-mpg rating. Manual numbers are somewhat lower, at 25/34 mpg. And that 36-mpg highway rating enables an impressive cruising range of up to 523 miles.


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Transgender Nightclubs in Tampa, Florida
By Cathy Salustri ; Updated September 15, 2017
The Tampa Bay area's GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender) community has several gathering places that welcome anyone living an alternative lifestyle. These gathering places also welcome all who enjoy the energy of an alternative lifestyle environment, regardless of their orientation. Some clubs offer a simple place to meet for drinks and a bite to eat; others offer amateur strip contests, leather nights and drag shows.
G Bar
Ybor City is location central for Tampa's GLBT community, and its G Bar caters to the GLBT community. Part of what the community calls "GayBor," this nightclub has different high-energy events most nights of the week, from amateur strip contests to drag shows. G Bar has themed nights, happy hours, and, on occasionally, drum circles. Entertainment and contests change nightly.
Valentine's Night Club
Valentine's Night Club has Latin, hip-hop, and karaoke, all depending on the night. This club, just a short drive from Ybor, also has drag shows, drink specials, and a DJ. Although it's outside Ybor City it still celebrates the city's Latino influences. This club draws people in with nightly events: on Tuesday nights the club has a talent contest; on Thursday nights, people compete - or observe- an amateur stripper night. Valentines has drag show performances throughout the week as well, and people who come here tend to cut loose.
Although it looks like a closed storefront from the outside, this multilevel bar has dance floors below and a VIP area with couches and intimate seating on the second level. The Honey Pot is a fashion-forward club for the trendiest among the community, and the people who come here come looking to party and dance while dressed for a night on the town.
Georgie's Alibi
Across Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg is Georgie's Alibi, a more sedate club that offers outdoor dining, stage, dance floor and bar. This restaurant/night club has all walks of customers, from GLBT sports fans (they have sporting events as well as live entertainment) to drag show fans. This club attracts people looking for a quiet meal with a few friends or a date and those who want to party hard on the dance floor and around the bar.
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Cathy Salustri started writing professionally in 1995. Salustri's work about Floridana, tourism and the environment appears in the "Gabber," "Southwinds Sailing" and Visit Florida Web and print publications. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in Florida studies at the University of South Florida, focusing on historic Florida tourist attractions.
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Q: Force Splotlight to search a subfolder Background:
I moved the Microsoft User Data from ~/Documents to ~/Library/Preferences because I didn't want Google Drive to sync my Office files. I can run Office products fine, but I can't search my mail because Spotlight can't search my .olk14Message files (under ~/Library/Preferences/Microsoft User Data/Office 2011 Identities/hobbes3/Data Records/Messages/).
Here is the weird part:
If I'm in ~/Library/Preferences then I can use Spotlight to search for all my mail .olk14Message, but if I'm one folder up in ~/Library or higher then I can't search for my mail... And of course I can't search for my mail from Spotlight globally (which breaks my Outlook 2011 searching).
Mail searches show up in ~/Library/Preferences

But not in ~/Library???

I've tried the following and it didn't work:

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*Symlinking Microsoft User Data from ~/Documents to ~/Library/Preferences

*Re-indexing my entire drive with sudo mdutil -E /

*Adding and removing the Microsoft User Data to the Privacy tab in Spotlight in System Preferences

Interesting results:
hobbes3@hobbes3-splunk ~ % mdimport ~/Library
2014-12-22 14:56:32.121 mdimport[2106:22241] Error loading /Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter/Contents/MacOS/Microsoft Office:  dlopen(/Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter/Contents/MacOS/Microsoft Office, 262): no suitable image found.  Did find:
    /Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter/Contents/MacOS/Microsoft Office: mach-o, but wrong architecture
2014-12-22 14:56:32.121 mdimport[2106:22241] Cannot find function pointer OfficeImporterPluginFactory for factory BFA4E323-1889-11D9-82C8-000A959816BE in CFBundle/CFPlugIn 0x7fec4b063900 </Library/Spotlight/Microsoft Office.mdimporter> (bundle, not loaded)
(Import.Error:711) Could not create instance for plugIn 'file:///Library/Spotlight/Microsoft%20Office.mdimporter/'
(Import.Error:867) BAD IMPORTER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ file:///Library/Spotlight/Microsoft%20Office.mdimporter/

hobbes3@hobbes3-splunk ~ % sudo mdutil -E ~/Library
/Users/hobbes3/Library:
    Error: unknown indexing state.

A: Spotlight considers anything in Library (all of them: /System/Library, /Library, and ~/Library) to be a "System file". (Exception: Yosemite considers /System/Library/CoreServices to be an applications folder and not a system files folder.) By default, it won't find such files unless you start inside the Library folder or add "System files" "are included" to the search terms. (If you don't see "System files" as an option, select "Other". Scroll through the list to find "System files", or instead of scrolling start typing "System files" in the search field. Optionally, turn on the check mark to add "System files" to the menu so you won't have to look for it again.)
Anything whose name starts with a period (like .olk14Message in your case) is considered invisible. Spotlight won't find anything that's invisible or in an invisible folder unless you either start in the invisible folder or add a search term for "File visibility" that says to report invisible items.
mdimport won't help here. Spotlight has already indexed even System files and Invisible files. It just won't show them to you unless you specifically ask for them.
For mdutil -E ..., you need to specify a volume, not a folder. Thus, for example, mdutil -E / would erase (and probably rebuild) the Spotlight index for your entire boot volume. You can't select anything smaller than a volume.

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SBP imposes cash margins on imports
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday imposed 100 percent cash margin on the imports of 131 mostly non-essential items for the consumers in its latest attempt to curb a hefty trade deficit that is depleting foreign exchange reserves at a faster pace.
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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday imposed 100 percent cash margin on the imports of 131 mostly non-essential items for the consumers in its latest attempt to curb a hefty trade deficit that is depleting foreign exchange reserves at a faster pace.
"In exercise of powers vested in the State Bank of Pakistan under the Foreign Exchange Regulations Act, 1947, State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956 and other enabling laws, it has been decided that banks, with immediate effect, shall obtain 100 percent cash margin on the import of items," the SBP said in a circular.
The requirement of 100 percent cash margin has been prescribed on items such as vegetable oils and its fraction, whey powder, pencils and crayons, sorghum, tyre rubber for bus, air conditioning machines, auto bulbs, and glassware, etc.
The move came after the central bank depreciated currency by 5.3 percent to 128 against the dollar to cool external sector pressures. The SBP also hiked policy rate by 100 basis points to 7.5 percent on Saturday in order to tame aggregate domestic demand and other challenges being faced by the economy.
The SBP is taking administrative measures to arrest rising growth of imports. The current account deficit deteriorated to $16.0 billion during the first eleven months of FY18, which is 1.4 times over the same period last year. The SBP's liquid foreign exchange reserves witnessed a net reduction of $6.7 billion to reach $9.5 billion as of July 6, 2018. The Ministry of Finance has reportedly tailored another plan to increase regulatory duty on more than one thousand imported items, estimating an additional collection of $1.12 billion which would help reduce trade deficit.
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The first quarter of 2011 has spoken with the hard financial numbers and curiously enough three companies captured an overwhelming 75% of cell phone operating profits in the first trimester of 2011. Apple, RIM and HTC combined for three quarters of all the operating profits in the industry, a figure measuring the companies' core operations, also known as earnings before interest and tax.
Analyst Horace Dediu at Asymco compiled data for both smartphones and diversified devices in the graphs below, one by volume and the other one by operating profits. The volume graph presents all manufacturers marking the ones who registered a loss in the period in blue.
But what's even more notable, is the fact that those 75% of the operating profits matched only 16% of the total volume, a correlation underlining the huge added value of smartphones reflected in the second chart. This could also serve Dediu's point of proving that in some 3 to 5 years feature phones will virtually disappear from the phone makers lineups. Do you agree with such a conclusion? Sound off in the comments below!
Wow Apple dominating the competition.
IS this US data? World data? etc? Important distinction to nake here as this stuff is very different market to market.
Even though RIM has been slowing down lately they're still huge in the enterprise market and are also doing well with consumers overall. There's a lot of die hard bb users.
i would say the majority of blackberry users i come across are that way. its blackberry or nothing. personally, i think they are falling quite a ways behind the curve (no pun intended) BUT the way i understand it, they have a couple more models coming out, so they are still behind the 8-ball so to speak and could still put it in the pocket.
Our company also uses BlackBerry's just because of the security features it offers.
The World market is actaully dominitated by RIM.
Oh yeah!!! Nokia and RIM!!!
haha dont u love how much bigger apples portion is?


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Gneo Seio fu un nobile romano di cui si narra nell'opera Noctes Atticae (III, 9) di Aulo Gellio, famoso per aver posseduto un cavallo (detto appunto cavallo di Seio) dotato di grandissima bellezza che tuttavia sarebbe divenuto la causa di altrettanto grandi sfortune per chi ne fosse venuto in possesso.

Storia e curiosità
Il cavallo di Seio proveniva dalla città di Argo che da Pindaro venne definita "la città dei cavalli" (Istmiche VII, 16) e nell'Odissea "pascolo di cavalli". Il legame della città con l'animale deriva da un mito di Eracle; questo narra che dopo l'uccisione del tracio Diomede, il crudele re dei Bistoni,  (da non confondere con l'eroe Diomede) ne avesse catturato le cavalle, dotate di ineffabile bellezza ma notoriamente antropofaghe, e le avesse portate appunto ad Argo.

Quello di Seio era un discendente di questi cavalli. Gellio infatti narra che lo fece arrivare da Argo, allettato dalla bellezza e inusuale grandezza del suo corpo e per lo splendore della sua criniera, destando l'ammirazione di tutti. Da quel momento però Seio cominciò ad essere vessato dal fato e l'apice di queste vessazioni si ebbe solo con il termine della sua vita, cosa che accadde quando fu accusato ingiustamente di furto dal triumviro Marco Antonio e per questo giustiziato. Il cavallo però, anche dopo la morte di Gneo, non terminò di causare sciagure; il console Publio Cornelio Dolabella infatti comprò il cavallo per centomila sesterzi, ma quando giunse in Siria, dove andava per portar guerra al re Antioco, fu ucciso durante la battaglia. Scrive poi Gellio che, dopo la morte di Cornelio,  passò a Gaio Cassio Longino e poi a Marco Antonio che ne venne in possesso dopo che ebbe ucciso Cassio. Come è noto, anche Antonio terminerà la sua vita  miseramente. Per questi fatti l'espressione "possedere il cavallo di Seio" (ille homo habet equum Seianum) è divenuta proverbiale per indicare una persona assai sfortunata.

Voci correlate
 Aulo Gellio
 Noctes Atticae

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2020 BMW M6 Specs, Price, Interior – By the newest studies, the Bavarian auto company happens to be taking care of the latest age group BMW 6-Series. Obviously, and also this implies that they decide to bring in a higher-performance design, so-named 2020 BMW M6. The most regular edition of your 6-series is going to continue being offered as coupe along with the convertible car.
Now, because we have not viewed any prototype of your legendary automobile, we cannot actually say what is different. Even so, judging with the changes that acquired the standard 6-Series, the actual 2020 BMW M6 may continue being beautiful and amazing in just about every component. It is instead anticipated to see some new and thinner front lights. Essentially, the latest front lights ought to be obtained through the Gran Lusso Car principle, to get the image of what is arriving. Furthermore, the hood can get far more active outlines, even though the new user profile ought to function a stylish fastback design. About again, the latest era M6 is sure to get newly designed taillights and the majority of the probable much more distinct fender. Together with that, you will see an entirely brand-new exhaust design. Naturally, the producer will bring in numerous new colouration possibilities plus restyled 19-in. Alloy rims.
The cab continues to provide only some chairs, but you will find lots of room for every single person. Indeed, this period, typically the 2020 BMW M6 can provide ample legroom within the back again at the same time. Naturally, the carmaker will not overlook to include sports activities chairs and new covers. You will see a new core screen inside of, probably a 10-in. Touchscreen display. The company will endeavour to minimise the volume of control keys, so there must be far more revolutionary capabilities like motion management.
Moreover, you will find a spinning infotainment management button about the main tunnel, and also a right amount of new technological innovation techniques like menu methods, some sort of heads-up exhibit, Apple CarPlay, wireless network asking, some sort of Wi-Fi hot area, and a lot much more. They will not miss out on a chance to give a semi-autonomous manage. The device will certainly incorporate a personal-car parking, adaptive cruise trip management, independent braking, and possibly more driver-self-sufficient solutions.
Performance smart, the actual 2020 BMW M6 may depend on a remarkable 4.4-litre dual-turbo V8 generator. This mighty slow will likely be mated into a 7-rate Increase Clutch system Transmission together with controls paddles which will provide with strength all tires. Talking about the power, it is not established but, although the engine ought to be competent at moving out as much as 560 horsepower together with 500 lb-feet with torque. Naturally, competition Deal ought to add more a little bit more energy, most likely 575 Horsepower. Apart from the highly efficient powertrain, the incredible vehicle may have a unique revocation program. The actual Bavarian automobile maker will provide the auto having M Active Damper Handle suspensions along with a Productive M Differential, even though the braking program needs to function go across-drilled contra–locking mechanism discs.
The fantastic 2020 BMW M6 must be unveiled delayed this coming year. The state price is not introduced but, but never anticipate anything at all beneath $125,000.


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Part of Ongoing Commitment to Build a More Sustainable and Equitable Future
RYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, announced today an initial commitment to invest $5 million of its on-hand capital in mission-driven financial institutions that strengthen and transform underserved communities. Initial investments include Bank of Cherokee County (Hulbert, OK), Hope Federal Credit Union (Jackson, MI), Legacy Bank and Trust (Springfield, MO), Self Help Credit Union (FL, NC, SC, VA) among others, through CNote's Impact Cash™ platform.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a critical element of Xylem's sustainability strategy. CNote's Impact Cash platform provides an easy-to-use and measurable tool for streamlining Xylem's investment with one interface while maximizing the impact created for underserved communities of color across the U.S. The investment specifically targets regions and banks that are meaningfully aligned to Xylem's organization and customers, such as areas with Xylem commercial presence, or a large employee base.
This investment further advances Xylem's innovative 'green' finance strategy as the company continues to embed economic, social and environmental impact at the center of its business operations and functions. In 2019, Xylem announced an $800 million revolving credit facility with a sustainability-linked pricing mechanism, followed by a $1 billion green bond offering in 2020. Most recently in 2021, Xylem added a sustainability-linked cash account tied to its 2025 sustainability goals.
"At Xylem, we have seen first-hand how financial constraints in underserved communities can impact investments in people, business, and infrastructure," said Sandra Rowland, Xylem's Chief Financial Officer. "We are committed to doing our part to lead the way in advancing economic opportunity and resiliency for those that need it most by working closely with our customers, partners and peers across industries and creating a more sustainable and equitable future."
"We are proud to partner with a corporation that has a longstanding, industry-leading position in sustainability and community development. Now Xylem is extending its leadership by joining the vanguard of companies unleashing their balance sheets to promote racial equity and help communities across the U.S. thrive," said Catherine Berman, CEO, CNote.
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges with innovation. Our 17,000 diverse employees delivered revenue of$5.2 billion in 2021. We are creating a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize water and resource management, and helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Join us at www.xylem.com.
About CNote
CNote is a women-led social venture and impact platform on a mission to close the wealth gap through financial innovation. Using the power of technology and a community-first framework, CNote enables corporations and others to efficiently invest and deposit cash at scale in community finance institutions. It also delivers timely reporting on the impact of deposits and investments made through its platform. A Certified B Corporation, CNote has earned "Best for the World" honors from B Lab and was named "Best Women-Owned Business" by the United Nations' Women's Empowerment Principles program.
Houston Spencer
Houston.Spencer@xylem.com
Source: Xylem Inc.


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Paedophile Gordon Anglesea expected to appeal his conviction
The 79-year-old ex-police chief from Old Colwyn was convicted of four charges of historical indecent assault against two complainants
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Retired North Wales senior police officer Gordon Anglesea outside Mold Crown Court
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Retired police superintendent Gordon Anglesea is expected to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex abuse.
His lawyers are to consult with him over an appeal in order to try and clear his name.
Asked if he would appeal, a source within his defence team said: "Of course we will appeal. He is an innocent man."
The defendant, now 79, from Old Colwyn, frowned and then looked down in the dock at Mold Crown Court on Friday (October 21) as he was convicted of four charges of indecent assault against two complainants.
One of the charges was an alternative to a serious sexual assault charge of which he was cleared.
North Wales Police apologise to victims of paedophile ex-superintendent Gordon Anglesea
He had denied all charges but was convicted after a 10-hour retirement by the jury. He will be sentenced on November 4 at Mold Crown Court.
The prosecution told the six week trial Anglesea had used his power as a police inspector running a Home Office attendance centre in Wrexham for boys in the 1980s to abuse the two boys.
Media firms forced to pay Gordon Anglesea £375k in libel damages tell of 'bitter sweet' moment he was convicted as paedophile
Yesterday when approached by a Daily Post reporter at his home address he declined to answer any of our questions, which included whether he intended to appeal the court's decision.


"Accountability is at the centre of all this" states Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner for the ICO, who was named the most influential person in data-driven business in the DataIQ list. That accountability can be the responsibility of many and there are numerous terms and keywords within the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that identify that accountability. To help we have picked a handful of terms which we think are important when researching and preparing for GDPR.
GDPR defines Personal Data as any data that can identify an individual. This could include; Name, Email Address, Photo, Bank Details, IP Address etc.
Personal Data does not extend to company information whereby an individual can't be identified, e.g. Company name, Registered Address, info@ email addresses, SIC Codes etc.
This refers to the individual whose personal data you are capturing, storing or processing. e.g. Any customers you hold personal information on are data subjects.
Data Controller means a person who determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data is to be processed.
e.g. 'Business A' has a database, that they have created, of customer and prospect information, meaning they are the data controller.
A Data Processor is responsible for processing personal data on behalf of the controller.
e.g. 'Business A' passes their database to a telemarketing agency to conduct some of their marketing activities. Therefore, the telemarketing agency is the data processor.
It is likely that most data processors, if not all, will also be data controllers. Due to them having their own internal administrative processes such as HR and payroll.
All businesses, if you are a public authority or carry out certain types data processing, must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). This person is the go to for all data protection information within your business, must be an expert on all things data protection, have all the tools to complete their job and report directly to the highest level of management. Take a look at this article for more information at the roles and responsibility of a DPO.


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Il Monte Tenibres (in francese mont Ténibre) è una montagna delle Alpi Marittime alta 3.031 m, la più elevata della Valle Stura di Demonte.

Caratteristiche
Si trova sullo spartiacque principale tra Italia e Francia, tra l'italiana valle Stura di Demonte e la francese valle della Tinea. Dal versante italiano, la montagna si trova alla testata del vallone del Piz.

Lo spartiacque nella zona della montagna ha un andamento abbastanza contorto. Dalla vetta, la cresta procede verso nord-est fino alla Rocca Rossa, per poi piegare ad est-sud-est fino al Becco Alto d'Ischiator. In direzione opposta, la cresta si avvolge a semicerchio, con il lato concavo rivolto a nord-est; raggiunta la testa dell'Ubac, la cresta si avvolge in senso opposto, con il centro della concavità in direzione sud-ovest.

Dal punto di vista geologico, la montagna è composta da gneiss granitoidi biotitici, con qualche affioramento di anfiboliti; entrambe appartengono alla formazione del massiccio cristallino dell'Argentera.

Il nome significa monte delle tenebre, ma l'origine esatta non è certa. Potrebbe derivare dal colore scuro delle sue rocce,
oppure avere anche una connotazione di luogo lontano e sconosciuto.

Ascensione
La prima ascensione del monte Tenibres, secondo quanto tramandato da Luigi Vaccarone, è stata compiuta nel 1836 dal cartografo militare nonché aiutante di campo di re Carlo Alberto di Savoia, e successivamente generale, Luigi Fecia di Cossato, anche noto semplicemente come capitano Cossato.

Via normale

La via normale alla vetta dal versante italiano prevede di raggiungere il passo del Tenibres, a quota 2940 m, posto a nord-ovest della vetta, e da qui salire in vetta. Per raggiungere il passo, si risale il vallone del Piz per i sentieri P48 e P29, appoggiandosi eventualmente al rifugio Zanotti. Questo percorso presenta una certa difficoltà solo nell'ultimo tratto per raggiungere il colle: il percorso indicato porta a risalire un canalino franoso, ma molte guide e relazioni consigliano invece di lasciare questo percorso in corrispondenza di una casermetta e risalire in cresta per roccette, con tratti di facile arrampicata. Da qui si procede in cresta fino alla vetta. Il percorso ha difficoltà di livello escursionistico, valutate in EE; utilizzando la variante per roccette, la difficoltà diventa di livello alpinistico, comunque limitata a F.

Dal versante francese, invece, si risale dal rifugio Rabuons al passo Rabuons, posto a nord-est della vetta, e da lì si risale in vetta lungo la cresta.

Il panorama è molto vasto. Nelle giornate serene la vista spazia dal Monte Rosa al Mediterraneo.

L'intera via è percorribile anche d'inverno con l'attrezzatura da scialpinismo.

Canale nord
SI tratta di una classica salita su pendio nevoso, di difficoltà alpinistica. Il percorso di avvicinamento segue la via normale fino al pendio terminale che conduce in cresta; qui ci si sgancia e si raggiunge il canalino, che risale fino a poco sotto la vetta con una pendenza media di 40°, con punte oltre i 45°. La difficoltà dell'ascensione è valutata in PD - PD+.

Note

Cartografia
 Istituto Geografico Centrale, carte dei sentieri n. 7 "Valli Maira, Grana e Stura" (scala 1:50.000) e n. 112 "Valle Stura - Vinadio - Argentera" (scala 1:25.000)

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

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How to Stop Wasting Your Facebook Ad Budget
Are you uncertain about how much money you should spend on Facebook ads?
Fret not!
This article will settle the question.
We'll need to use some basic math, but nothing you can't handle.
When we've finished, you'll know how to create a Facebook ad budget with confidence and clarity.
I'll illustrate the entire process with an example from a Facebook ad set. We'll work backwards to derive your overall campaign budget.
The entire process involves 7 simple steps:
State your Facebook campaign goals
Start working backwards
Calculate your ideal audience size
Calculate your target impression count
Estimate your CPM
Calculate the cost per ad set
Sum all of your ad sets to determine your overall campaign budget
1. State your goals
This is the most important step when calculating your ad budget.
Because with TANGIBLE goals, you can find out how much is a practical amount to spend to achieve those goals.
It's not just good for you, but helps your company make management decisions (like how much money to allocate to Facebook marketing next quarter).
Here are some examples of potential Facebook ad campaign goals:
Product sales for a certain period
Number of leads generated
Post engagement on an important marketing message
Number of new fans during the campaign
Responses to a certain offer
Video views on an important promotional video
Event RSVPs
For the sake of our discussion today, I will use the 1st example to show you how to calculate your Facebook ad budget.
2. Start working backwards
When I say work backwards, I mean you need to start at the bottom and move one step at a time backwards in your conversion sequence.
Let's say you want 300 product sales from your campaign. What is the step before making the sale?
Let's say it's generating leads. If your estimated conversion rate is 30%, that would mean you need about 1,000 leads to hit the goal of 300 sales.
When we talk about Facebook leads, we're actually talking about email list subscribers. To target the people on these email lists, you should make use of Custom Audiences.
To generate leads, you should include a link in your ad to a dedicated landing page or a page on your website that can attract people to sign up with their email addresses.
There are many ways to get those leads (list subscriptions), such as offering an eBook or a report in return for the email address. Since this isn't the topic for today, I will not explain further.
Ideally, you should work backwards ALL THE WAY until you arrive at the top of your Facebook marketing funnel.
Some marketers prefer to use Facebook ads to target people and try to make the sale directly. That's possible, but ineffective in the long run -- as Jon Loomer has long maintained.
Instead, I use the simple but proven sales funnel for Facebook: Relevant Facebook users > Fans > Leads > Customers
Working backwards all the way, I end up with several ad campaigns:
Page 'Like' campaign to convert targeted Facebook users into Page fans
List-building campaign to convert fans into leads
Website conversion campaign to turn them into customers
I will focus on only the 3rd campaign from here on, but you need to repeat the same process for your other campaigns before you can arrive at an overall ad budget.
3. Calculate your ideal audience size
In the last section, we aimed to generate 300 product sales. Based on a 30% conversion rate, we need to have 1,000 leads.
How big of an audience do I need to reach on Facebook to gather 1,000 leads?
For Facebook, there are several variables such as:
How many people will see my ad?
How many of the target audience will be on Facebook each day?
What if Facebook serves my ads to them but they don't notice it?
Since I can't control how many times my ads are served for each person, what could be a good ad frequency to close more sales?
This is when setting boundaries and estimations becomes important:
How long will I run this ad campaign?
How likely is is it for leads to be on Facebook during the course of my campaign?
How likely is it that Facebook will serve the ad to my target audience?
Will it be for 2 weeks, 1 month, or for half a year?
The important thing you need to know is that you SHOULDN'T be using the entire length of your marketing campaign here, but instead, just how long you intend to run this SPECIFIC part of the campaign.
The red patch is where you should insert the numbers pertinent to your own situation.
For this example, I used the conversion period of the campaign (total time minus the time allocated to generating likes and leads) as the campaign length.
How likely is it that my target audience will be on Facebook at least once during this campaign?
Once you know how long you will run your website conversion campaign to turn leads into sales, you will need to estimate the likelihood of your lead being on Facebook at least once during your entire ad campaign.
If you're running the same website conversion campaign and you intend to leave an ad set running for 3 months, you can probably expect 99% of your target audience to be logged in to their account at least once.
Here is a table with estimates of the proportion of your audience who will be on Facebook at least once during periods ranging from 1-90 days:
If you know your audience well, then you can change these percentages to better suit the profile of your target audience.
How likely is it that Facebook will serve my ad to the target audience?
Some of you are probably ahead of me and are thinking whether Facebook will actually show your ad to your target audience when they are online.
This is getting down to the very fine details of how an ad campaign works. It's good to think about these issues and realize the limitations of ad planning, but for the sake of calculating your ad budget, you should probably ASSUME that Facebook will definitely show your ad to your target audience when they're online.
If you're uncomfortable with this assumption, then you can use a percentage you ARE comfortable with, as long as you can back it up with sound reasoning and explain the assumption to your management team or client.
Just remember one thing: The lower the probabilities of your target audience seeing your ad, the higher your ad budget will be.
Before I move on to the next step, note that I am using the following figures for this example:
Campaign duration: 3 months
Probability of target audience being online at least once: 99%
Probability of Facebook serving your ad: 100%
Will my 1,000 leads be enough? Probably yes -- if you're running the campaign for 3 months.
If you were to apply the math strictly, then you should be looking at getting an extra 10 leads to make up for the expected 1% loss in views: (1,000 leads/99%)/100% = 1,010 leads.
In general, the shorter your campaign, the more leads you'll need.
The same principle can be applied to the other 2 campaigns as well:
Lead generation (to determine how many fans you need)
Page Like (to determine how many people you need to target in terms of lookalike, website custom audiences, interest targeting, etc.)
4. Calculate your target impression count
To calculate your target impression count, you need to make use of ad frequencies.
What is the average ad frequency given the length of my campaign?
I hate to break it to you, but there are limits to what the average advertiser can do to control ad frequencies on Facebook.
Using the bidding option "Daily unique reach" will allow you to limit your ad frequency to 1 -- but there are no other options beyond that.
As a result, setting an estimated average frequency is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to calculate your ad budget.
I've set up a simple table with average frequencies that I often see associated with the length of my campaigns.
These numbers may differ for you, but since we're only using them to derive a reasonable ad budget, the exactness of these numbers is not as important as having a satisfactory explanation to back them up.
To continue with this example, let's say that for a 3-month long campaign, you could be looking at an average frequency of 10 to 15 displays per lead.
With an earlier calculated audience size of 1,000 leads and ad frequency estimates of about 10 to 15 over 3 months, you should aim to hit a total ad impression count of 10,000 to 15,000 (leads x frequency).
NOTE: Some of you might see a lot lower ad frequency for the same duration, especially when you have a huge audience size.
For example, instead of targeting 1,000 people in the actual campaign, your campaign might target 100,000 people.
This will lower ad frequency significantly, which is why I'd advise you to keep your audience size for each ad set as close to the ideal audience size as possible.
5. Estimate the CPM
Now that you have a target ad impression count, you need to know how much these ad impressions are going to cost you.
To do that, you'll need to know the CPM (Cost Per Thousand) of reaching your target audience.
The CPM differs a lot by industry and ad objectives. In general, I find that Page Like ad CPMs cost more than video views, post engagement, website clicks or website conversions.
If you're running a campaign for website conversions (like in this example), then $10 CPM is a good estimate to start with.
If you're running Page Like ads, I would suggest that you use a $30-40 CPM, because that's how much they cost -- especially if you're targeting people in the United States.
In the template shown, there's a box where you can enter the estimated CPM. Again, it will vary according to ad type.
6. Calculate the cost per ad set
We're now at the final step of the ad budget calculation process.
To know how much it'll cost you per ad set, you simply need to multiply your target ad impression by the estimated CPM, and divide by 1,000.
Continuing the example we've used so far, I will multiply 10,000 ad impressions by $10 and divide by 1,000. This leaves me with $100.
In other words, $100 is enough for me to convert 1,000 leads to 300 product sales over 3 months. Sounds ludicrous, right? That's because I ASSUMED a conversion rate of 30%.
That's too high for calculating an ad budget.
Because the actual conversion rate is a COMBINED formula: It is the % of people who see and click on your ad multiplied by the % of people who click on the ad and buy the product.
The truth is that you should expect a much lower conversion rate -- in the region of 5 -10% -- since not everyone who sees the ad is going to click on it.
You can quickly see that I'll need more leads to compensate for the lower ACTUAL conversion rate, which translates into more impression counts and a bigger budget for the ad set.
I segment out the estimated combined conversion rate as follows:
In our example, I assumed that 30% of the people who see my ad will click on it and 30% of the people who click on it will buy my product. That translates into a 9% combined conversion rate (30% * 30%).
And that changes things considerably!
7. Sum them all up to find your overall ad campaign budget
Throughout this article, I've been talking about ad budget at the ad set level. That's because Facebook marketers need to calculate and allocate ad budget based on each ad set.
So what do you need to do in order to calculate your overall campaign budget? You can simply repeat the steps above for each ad set, then sum up all of the costs to arrive at the final campaign budget.
In our example, we've been looking at the product sales (website conversion) campaign section ONLY.
As stated earlier, if you're running an entire Facebook sales funnel, you might have 3 or more campaign sections:
Lead generation (website conversion objective)
Lead conversion/Product sales (website conversion objective)
That's why you need to repeat the entire process for each objective.
Facebook marketers repeatedly come to me for info about how they should calculate their Facebook ad budget.
I hope this article helps you better understand the process for yourself.
Once you break it down into steps, determining an ad budget isn't all that complicated -- right?
A logical, mathematical approach is important because you want to be able to account for every single dollar you spend in the company.
Management teams DIG that!
Let me know via the comment section below if you have any questions or feedback.
by Lenny Johnson
19 Facebook Hacks to Instantly Improve Small Business Reach


HEALTHY SNACKS FROM INTO THE BUBBLE!
HEY! Have you heard of BUBBLE?! It's kind of our newest, favorite-st thing. BUBBLE is an online, "culinary utopia" for healthy, delicious snacks, curated by a thoughtful team of conscious buyers. We're launching our BUBBLE x by CHLOE. series, "Lookin' Like a SNACK," by giving you a selection of their hand-picked, favorite vegan food, each month. We've tried all of their recommendations and trust us, you're gonna fall hard for these eats.
PS: Check out our interview with BUBBLE Founder, Jessica Young.
Pulp Pantry: A healthy take on granola, this "cereal" is made from the dehydrated pulp left over from juicing once the juice is removed from the whole fruit or vegetable. This one is made from leftover carrot pulp and is grain-free, and full of healthy fiber and prebiotics. It also happens to be a SUPER delicious fan favorite. As eco as it is appetizing.
Olive Tapenade: Aperitivo made easy! We put this small batch, artisanal olive tapenade out at every get together we have. We love that it's hand made in Harlem with oil-cured Moroccan black olives, organic lemon juice, fresh garlic and rosemary. As great with crudite and it is spread onto your favorite veggie sandwich!
Eggplant Dip: This jar of eggplant dip is known to disappear as soon as it arrives in the office. We can't get enough of the spicy Indian "salsa" on pretty much anything that we eat. We love to use it as a spread on toast or crackers, salad dressing, or even pasta sauce.
Siren Snacks: One of our go-to ways to get plant based protein! An easy alternative to a muffin on the go, these little bites have 12g of plant-based protein per pouch. We love their zesty lemon flavor for post work out breakfast, or a sweet afternoon pick me up.
Supernola: These Dragonfruit Lemon Clusters are a mainstay in our bag (and office drawers!). The easiest snack to keep around, this blend of tree nuts, seeds and superfoods is packed with anti-inflammatory benefits, and is paleo, vegan and gluten free!


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from sqlalchemy import create_engine
from sqlalchemy.orm import sessionmaker

from database_setup import Base, Criminal, Ticket
engine = create_engine('mysql://steveballmer:developers@crimelab.mocrime.thomasruble.com:3306/mocrime')

# Bind the engine to the metadata of the Base class so that the
# declaratives can be accessed through a DBSession instance
Base.metadata.bind = engine

DBSession = sessionmaker(bind=engine)
# A DBSession() instance establishes all conversations with the database
# and represents a "staging zone" for all the objects loaded into the
# database session object. Any change made against the objects in the
# session won't be persisted into the database until you call
# session.commit(). If you're not happy about the changes, you can
# revert all of them back to the last commit by calling
# session.rollback()
session = DBSession()

criminal = Criminal(name="Justin")
session.add(criminal)
criminal = Criminal(name="Thomas")
session.add(criminal)
session.commit()

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Veteran Nigerian fashion designer, Deola Sagoe is a force to reckon with in African fashion, and in an interview with ELLE South Africa, she tells us why.
In the interview, ELLE SA writer – Jabulile Sopete talks to Deola on her involvement in the series, what sparked her interest in fashion, what she thinks the documentary will do for African women in fashion, what's next for the Deola Sagoe brand and more.
Coming from a place where the African fashion story wasn't being told in its entirety, seeing as it was being told through the eyes of European designers who would pick up on more prevalent parts of the African culture during visits for inspiration, I felt there was a deeper story within, itching to be unveiled. The popular Maasai culture was indeed striking, but the Africa I was living in, my Africa, was going through a renaissance, which was characterized by an uncanny and quite contemporary combination of Western and African silhouettes.
African fabrics have a truly unique quality and I felt I had a very important role to play in changing the perception of African fashion and in economically empowering local artisans, which is why I have consistently worked with native Nigerian fabrics, such as 'Adire' and 'Aso Oke', in every collection. 'Komole', my own authentic answer to every Nigerian's yearning for an original interpretation and crafting of lace, is original from conceptualization to crafting to final creation. Komole is now justifiably associated with top-tier attire for every occasion.
I believe it will inspire women to begin to take their destiny in their own hands and to realize that they have a role, which transcends traditional moulds and norms.
Komole Kandids is currently in the works and should be released sometime before the end of the year. I am particularly excited about this collection and it is quite close to my heart for a couple of reasons that I won't disclose just yet…let's keep an element of surprise!
I can, however, say this collection will unveil the 'blue blood' in, and speak to, every woman at any level or phase of her life and for any occasion she might have in mind. In this 'selfie' age, everyday has its moments and everyday is an event, which you might want to capture on camera and keep for a lifetime.
To read more from her interview, visit ELLE.co.za.
I love her. Woman of substance and skill. Great interview.
The ONLY designer in Nigeria of the new generation.


The CHIME Studio (Chicago Integrated Media Experimental Studio) is a vital creative space in the Music Department at the University of Chicago. Directed by composer, improviser, and sound artist Sam Pluta, the studio is focused on creativity in the many realms of electronic music and its integration with other media. More information can be found on the CHIME Studio website.
Housed in Rooms 210 and 102 in Goodspeed Hall, the studio is designed to facilitate recording and mixing projects in stereo and surround sound, support the production of new electronic, electro-acoustic, and multimedia works, and encourage the development of new software and hardware environments for musical expression.
The Studio houses a Mac Pro running Reaper, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live mixing environments and SuperCollider, PD, Processing, and Max/MSP coding environments. We have a number of high quality production plug-ins, including ValhallaDSP reverbs and FabFilter mastering software. Our hardware includes Apogee and RME audio interfaces, Focal and RCF speakers, a Toft Audio analog mixer, and Neve and DAV pre-amps. We also have a number of quality microphones by Sennheiser, Shure, and AKG and support off-site performances and recordings with our extensive road system.
The Studio regularly produces concerts and engages in collaborative projects with artists from across disciplines, both on campus and across the city of Chicago.
In addition to the recording and mixing studio in Goodspeed Hall, students have access to equipment and facilities at the Logan Media Center, found in the bottom floor of the Logan Center for the Arts. The CHIME Studio and the Logan Media Center maintain similar software suites so that media projects are compatible with both locations.


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It's a summer's morning and the sun is blazing through the blinds: you put on your shorts and t-shirt, grab your sunglasses and roll up your rug for the park. You're just at the door when you hear someone throw a handful of stones at the window... Except it's not stones, it's just icy rain. Out of the window you watch as impenetrable grey clouds descend and shiver as the temperature drops 10 degrees. That's British Summer for you. But don't let a rainy midsummer's day get you down, it's a perfect excuse for curling up with a piece of warm buttered banana bread, a cup of tea and a good book. This chocolatey version is extra good, super easy to whip up on a whim (or at the first splash of rain) and the best bit is, you don't have to wait ages for it to cool - it's all the better when it's warm from the oven!
3 large or 4 small, very ripe (even black is good) bananas (approx 500g).
Preheat the oven to 170C /325F. Grease and line your loaf tin.
Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl and stir well. Add the sugar and butter, and using your fingers, rub everything together until it resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the pieces of chocolate, making sure they are dispersed through the mix.
In another mixing bowl mash the bananas to a pulp (you can use a potato masher or a fork). Next add the eggs and the vanilla extract and using the fork whip everything together really well.
Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, and pour in the banana mixture. With a wooden spoon, gently bring all the ingredients together, making sure you don't miss any little pockets of flour.
Tip the mixture into your prepared loaf tin, smooth the top, and place in the oven for around 1 hour, or until a sewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack and remove the paper.
Slice a piece and eat warm, with (ideally unsalted & organic) butter. Coconut butter or chocolate spread also work well. The loaf will keep in an airtight container for up to a week - eat it toasted as the week goes on.


It is generally assumed that group studies are more effective for students than individual studies. The objective of this work in progress is to quantitatively evaluate and analyze the effect of collaborative studies on individual student's performance. This effort would help the student stimulate interest in group learning and collaboration along with exposing them towards multiple problem solving approaches while working individually or in groups. This way the students are challenged to use their existing knowledge and approach, and augment it further with the knowledge and approach provided by group partners. While there are several efforts that focus on developing new group learning techniques, we intend to study the efficacy of previously proposed techniques under various test settings for EE and CS courses without significantly diverting from the course framework.


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Resource Information Center: Uzbekistan
Response to Information Request Number: UZB98001.zny
Subject: Uzbekistan: Information On The Treatment Of Crimean Tatars
From: INS Resource Information Center, Washington, DC
Keywords: Uzbekistan / Crimean Tatars / Fergana Valley / Ethnic Discrimination
What is the status of Crimean Tatars living in Uzbekistan? Are Crimean Tatars subject to mistreatment?
Brian Williams, Doctoral Candidate and Lecturer at University of Wisconsin - Madison indicates that Crimean Tatars in Uzbekistan are marginalized socially and economically. Advancement in academics and employment of Crimean Tatars is limited by the Uzbek majority. Anti-Tatar discrimination (e.g., graffiti) is pervasive. Access to authority, whether on the local – Mahala, or state level, by Crimean Tatars is limited. In addition, the Uzbek government has not supported the development of institutions of Crimean culture (Williams 29 May 1998).
Government crackdowns on independent Muslim groups (i.e., those who do not adhere to the state-sponsored Islam) began in 1994 and have continued with varying degrees of severity through the present. Helsinki Watch reports that these crackdowns, which include arbitrary arrests and detentions, disappearances, impeding attendance at certain mosques, arbitrary dismissals from work, and the prevention of some individuals from teaching Islam, intensified again in December of 1997 (HRW May 1998, 3, 12; HRW May 1996, 7-9). Practicing a variation of Islam closely connected to their ethnic roots, Crimean Tatars are frequently the focus of these crackdowns (Williams 29 May 1998).
Although the pogroms in the Fergana (Farghona) Valley of Uzbekistan in 1989 focused on the expulsion of Mekhetian Turks, Crimean Tatars in that area were also subject to abuse. In his field research in that area, Brian Williams found that over 100 homes of Crimean Tatars were burned (Williams 29 May 1998).
Leaving Uzbekistan is also made difficult for Crimean Tatars. The government of Uzbekistan has offered no assistance to those Crimean Tatars who wish to emigrate to Ukraine. In order to renounce their Uzbek citizenship (a prerequisite for receiving Ukrainian citizenship), a fee of approximately 100 dollars must be paid per person. Those who never received an Uzbek passport must first apply and pay for a passport, and then pay for the renunciation (Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe 27 May 1998). The economic difficulties of emigration are intensified by the deflated prices at which houses of Crimean Tatars must be sold and their lack of savings (Open Society Institute Sept.1996).
Human Rights Watch (HRW)/Helsinki. May 1998. Republic of Uzbekistan: Crackdown in the Farghona Valley: Arbitrary Arrests and Religious Discrimination. New York: Human Rights Watch/Helsinki.
Human Rights Watch (HRW)/Helsinki. May 1996. Uzbekistan: Persistent Human Rights Violations and Prospects for Improvement. New York: Human Rights Watch/Helsinki.
Lafota, Irena. Director, Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe. 27 May 1998. Telephone Interview.
Open Society Institute, Forced Migration Projects. September 1996. Crimean Tatars: Repatriation and Conflict Prevention. New York: Open Society Institute (UNHCR/REFWORLD Database).
Williams, Brian. Doctoral Candidate and Lecturer, University of Wisconsin - Madison. 29 May 1998. Telephone Interview.


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Norma was only seventeen years old when a gas explosion at her home in New Mexico left her with burns on over 80% of her body. Although she began her healing process at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Galveston, Texas, the hospital closed its doors, delivering another blow to Norma; it was the only hospital in Texas with a burn unit. Norma remembers, "That was like a second home to me. You can feel really comfortable in there. No one watches you like you're different." Although she received further care at Shriner's Hospital in Houston, it could not offer her the same sense of lost community, because it did not have a burn center.
Norma, however, did not give up. She started playing the drums through Shriner's music therapy program, led by therapist Christine Neugebauer. Neugebauer contacted our founding director, Sam Davis, who donated a new set of drums to Norma, after her own set was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Now, Norma rocks out to her favorite bands, including The Strokes, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Nirvana, and hopes to help other burn survivors heal through music.


PPARα is part of the nuclear receptor family and is therefore one of the non-GPCR Cannabinoid receptors. PPAR-alpha is a transcription factor and a major regulator of lipid metabolism in the liver. Low energy typically stimulates PPARα, but PPARα has also been implicated in neuroprotection.
Endogenous PEA levels rise with astrogliosis. PEA, in turn, blocks pro-inflammatory cytokines through PPARα (Scuderi et al., 2011). This suggests that the PEA-PPARα interaction functions to curtail neuroinflammation and inhibit the progression of Alzheimer's.
A rat study found that endocannabinoid PEA and CB1 were upregulated, PPARα was downregulated and CB2 was unchanged upon induction of Cystitis (Pessina et al., 2014). PEA attenuated pain and bladder voiding. This effect was blocked by CB1 and PPARα antagonists.
A meta-analysis of human and rodent genetics studies found consistent changes in CB1, PPARα and NAPE-PLD in patients and animal models of Huntington's Disease (Laprairie et al., 2015), suggesting involvement of the endocannabinoid system.
In patients with Chronic Widespread pain, the endocannabinoid PEA was found to provide homeostatic pain control through the PPARα receptor (Ghafouri et al., 2013).
In a mouse model of Parkinson's, OEA (at 5mg/kg) protected dopaminergic neurons from degeneration in a PPARα-dependent way (Gonzalez-Aparicio et al., 2014).
Ghafouri, N., Ghafouri, B., Larsson, B., Stensson, N., Fowler, C.J., and Gerdle, B. (2013). Palmitoylethanolamide and stearoylethanolamide levels in the interstitium of the trapezius muscle of women with chronic widespread pain and chronic neck-shoulder pain correlate with pain intensity and sensitivity. pain 154, 1649–1658.
Gonzalez-Aparicio, R., Blanco, E., Serrano, A., Pavon, F.J., Parsons, L.H., Maldonado, R., Robledo, P., Fernandez-Espejo, E., and de Fonseca, F.R. (2014). The systemic administration of oleoylethanolamide exerts neuroprotection of the nigrostriatal system in experimental Parkinsonism. Int. J. Neuropsychopharmacol. Off. Sci. J. Coll. Int. Neuropsychopharmacol. CINP 17, 455–468.
Kerr, D.M., Downey, L., Conboy, M., Finn, D.P., and Roche, M. (2013). Alterations in the endocannabinoid system in the rat valproic acid model of autism. Behav. Brain Res. 249, 124–132.
Pessina, F., Capasso, R., Borrelli, F., Aveta, T., Buono, L., Valacchi, G., Fiorenzani, P., Di Marzo, V., Orlando, P., and Izzo, A.A. (2014). Protective Effect of Palmitoylethanolamide in a Rat Model of Cystitis. J. Urol.
Scuderi, C., Esposito, G., Blasio, A., Valenza, M., Arietti, P., Steardo, L., Carnuccio, R., De Filippis, D., Petrosino, S., Iuvone, T., et al. (2011). Palmitoylethanolamide counteracts reactive astrogliosis induced by β-amyloid peptide. J. Cell. Mol. Med. 15, 2664–2674.
Expression of PPAR-alpha is highest in tissues that oxidize fatty acids at a rapid rate and in liver, intestine, heart and kidney.
Several clinical trials have tested the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids after Stroke. Meta-analysis revealed that both endocannabinoids like AEA, OEA or PEA and plant cannabinoids like THC or CBD can significantly reduce neuronal degeneration after Stroke (England et al., 2015). Specifically activating CB1 and/or CB2 receptors had the strongest protective effect but other receptors such as 5-TH1a and PPARα are also likely to be involved.


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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Старый ресторан "Бочонок крекеров", ) — американская сеть комбинированных ресторанов и сувенирных магазинов с Южной кантри-тематикой. Компания была основана Дэном Эвинсом в 1969 году; ее первый магазин находился в Лебаноне, штат Теннесси. Корпоративные офисы расположены на разных объектах в одном и том же городе. Магазины сети сначала располагались вблизи съездов с межштатных автомагистралей на юго-востоке и Западе Соединённых Штатов, но в 1990-е и 2000-е годы расширились по всей стране. По состоянию на 1 сентября 2019, сеть управляет 660 магазинами в 45 штатах.

Меню Cracker Barrel основано на традиционной Южной кухне, с внешним видом и декором, разработанным, чтобы напоминать старомодный универсальный магазин. У каждого ресторана есть веранда с деревянными креслами-качалками, каменными каминами и декоративными предметами местного искусства.

В мае 2004 года Министерство юстиции США объявило, что оно урегулировало судебный процесс, утверждая, что сотрудники Cracker Barrel примерно в 50 из 500 филиалов компании дискриминировали миноритарных клиентов. В предыдущие месяцы Министерство юстиции провело интервью примерно со 150 нынешними и бывшими сотрудниками и клиентами и подало иск, утверждая, что в 50 магазинов, расположенных в Алабаме, Джорджии, Луизиане, Миссисипи, Северной Каролине, Теннесси и Вирджинии, применяли различные дискриминационные политики, включая расовую сегрегацию и плохое качество обслуживания. В соглашении с Министерством юстиции, заключённом во внесудебном порядке, сеть обязалась осуществить ряд изменений, в том числе усилить и обнародовать политику компании в области недискриминации, переподготовить и/или уволить сотрудников нарушающих новую политику, а также пообещала сосредоточиться на улучшении представительства меньшинств и гражданского участия. Через несколько месяцев после этого заявления совет директоров компании (при поддержке акционеров) проголосовал за принятие обязательного пенсионного возраста в 70 лет для всех руководителей Cracker Barrel и членов совета директоров. Реализация этого правила побудила основателя компании Дэна Эвинса, которому в то время было 69 лет, объявить о своём уходе с поста председателя правления компании. На годовом собрании компании в 2004 году акционеры проголосовали за переизбрание Майкла Вудхауса на пост генерального директора, а также за назначение на должность председателя совета директоров, фактически объединив эти должности.

История

Ранняя история компании
Компания Cracker Barrel была основана в 1969 году Дэном Эвинсом, торговым представителем компании Shell Oil, который изначально разработал концепцию ресторана и сувенирного магазина как план улучшения продаж бензина. Cracker Barrel была призвана привлечь интерес путешественников по шоссе. Первый ресторан был построен недалеко от межштатной автомагистрали 40, в Ливане, штат Теннесси, и был открыт в сентябре 1969 года.

Cracker Barrel зарегистрирована в феврале 1970 года, и вскоре открыла ещё несколько ресторанов. В начале 1970-х годов фирма арендовывала землю на автозаправочных станциях вблизи межштатных автомагистралей для строительства ресторанов. В начале 1980-х годов компания сократила количество заправочных станций на месте, в конечном счёте полностью отказавшись от них, поскольку компания сосредоточилась на своих доходах от ресторанов и продажи подарочных наборов. После первоначального публичного размещения акции Cracker Barrel росли со скоростью около 20 процентов в год. К 1987 году компания превратилась в сеть из более чем 50 подразделений в восьми штатах, с годовым чистым объёмом продаж почти в 81 миллион долларов.

Новые рынки и переориентация
Рост компании продолжался на протяжении 1980-х и 1990-х годов, достигнув рыночной стоимости в 1 миллиард долларов к 1992 году.В 1993 году выручка сети была почти в два раза больше, чем у любого другого семейного ресторана.

К сентябрю 1997 года в Cracker Barrel было 314 ресторанов, и в течение следующих пяти лет она намеревалась увеличить количество магазинов примерно на 50 в год. Президент компании Рон Магрудер заявил, что сеть укрепляет свой имидж, предлагая традиционные продукты питания и розничную торговлю в условиях загородного магазина, с хорошим обслуживанием и музыкой в стиле кантри.

В 2019 году Cracker Barrel приобрела компанию Maple Street Biscuit Company за 36 миллионов долларов наличными.

Деятельность
Число ресторанов и магазинов, принадлежащих компании Cracker Barrel, увеличилось в период с 1997 по 2000 год и составило более 420 точек. В 2000 и 2001 годах компания решала кадровые и инфраструктурные вопросы, связанные с этим быстрым ростом, внедряя более жёсткую стратегию подбора персонала и внедряя новые технологии, включая систему размещения заказов. С конца 1990-х до середины 2000-х годов компания сосредоточилась на открытии новых магазинов в жилых районах, чтобы привлечь клиентов. К 2011 году Cracker Barrel открыла более 600 ресторанов в 42 штатах.

Ресторан

Сувенирный магазин
Как сеть с Южной тематикой, Cracker Barrel предлагает традиционную еду, часто описываемую как домашняя деревенская кухня, и продаёт подарочные товары, включая простые игрушки, представляющие 1950-е и 1960-е годы, игрушечные транспортные средства, головоломки и изделия из дерева. Также продаются компакт-диски с кантри-музыкой, кулинарные книги, смеси для выпечки.

Сервис и декор
На протяжении большей части своей истории Cracker Barrel размещала свои рестораны недалеко от шоссе, и большинство ее ресторанов остаются недалеко от межштатных и других автомагистралей.

Локации оформлены в стиле традиционного универмага на юге США. Предметы, используемые для украшения каждого магазина, являются подлинными артефактами, включая предметы быта начала 1900-х годов и после них. Декор в каждом месте обычно включает артефакты, связанные с местной историей этого района, включая старинные бытовые инструменты, старые настенные календари и рекламные плакаты, а также старинные фотографии, они централизованно хранятся на складе в Теннесси, где они каталогизируются и складируются для дальнейшего использования отдельными магазинами.

Награды
Журнал Destinations magazine вручил этой сети награды за лучший ресторан. Также она была выбрана Американской ассоциацией уличной рекламы в качестве лауреата премии OBIE Hall of Fame Award 2011 года за ее многолетнее использование такой рекламы. Он также был назван «лучшим семейным рестораном» по результатам общенационального опроса потребителей в журнале Restaurants & Institutions magazine в течение 19 лет подряд.

Руководство

Высшее руководство

Руководители дочерних компаний

Корпорация

Совет директоров
Компания управляется советом директоров, члены совета директоров избираются ежегодно на годовом собрании акционеров по мажоритарной системе голосования. В правлении есть пять комитетов, которые курируют конкретные вопросы. К таким комитетам относятся Комитет по аудиту, который занимается вопросами бухгалтерского учёта в компании, включая аудит и отчётность; Комитет по вознаграждениям, который утверждает вознаграждение для генерального директора и других сотрудников компании; правление и Комитет по назначениям, который обрабатывает различным корпоративным вопросам, включая номинацию совета; исполнительный комитет, председателем которого является по должности председателем совета, и общественной ответственности комитет, который работает для того, чтобы компания по-прежнему соблюдала все местные, государственные и федеральные законы, помимо того, компания остаётся нейтральной в американской политике.

Инвестиции и бизнес-модель
Рестораны Cracker Barrel ориентированы на семейный и повседневный рынок питания, а также розничные продажи. Сеть также рекламирует людей, путешествующих по автомагистралям, так как большинство ее местоположений находятся недалеко от съездов с шоссе. Компания заявляла, что ее цели заключаются в том, чтобы сохранить низкую текучесть кадров и обеспечить себе более квалифицированный персонал. С 1980-х годов фирма предлагает всем своим сотрудникам официальную программу обучения с льготами при прохождении её.

Участие сообщества
Cracker Barrel поддерживает широкий спектр благотворительных организаций через разовые пожертвования, рекламные мероприятия и партнёрские отношения с благотворительными организациями.Сеть поддерживала благотворительные организации и благотворительные организации в общинах, где расположены ее рестораны, включая побережье Мексиканского залива после урагана «Катрина» в 2005 году и Нэшвилл после сильного наводнения в 2010 году. В том же году компания Cracker Barrel основала компанию Cracker Barrel Cares Inc., финансируемая сотрудниками некоммерческая организация, которая оказывает поддержку бывшим сотрудникам этой компании.

В 1997 году компания приобрела дом Митчелла в Ливане, штат Теннесси. Дом был начальной школой и общежитием Военной академии Касл-Хайтс, которую посещали и Дэн Эвинс, и его сын. Школа закрылась в 1986 году, и с тех пор здание пустовало. Cracker Barrel потратил два миллиона долларов на восстановление дома и использовал его в качестве своей корпоративной штаб-квартиры с 1999 по 2013 год.

Конфликты

Политика ЛГБТ
С момента основания компании внутрифирменные правила призывали увольнять сотрудников, если они не демонстрируют «нормальных гетеросексуальных ценностей». Согласно новостным сообщениям, по меньшей мере 11 сотрудников были уволены в соответствии с этой политикой из ресторанов расположенных в Джорджии и других штатах. После демонстраций групп по защите прав меньшинств компания прекратила свою политику в марте 1991 года и заявила, что не будет проводить дискриминацию по признаку сексуальной ориентации. Начиная с 1992 года, пенсионная система работников Нью-Йорка, тогдашний крупный акционер, выдвинула предложения добавить сексуальную ориентацию в политику недискриминации компании. Раннее предложение в 1993 году было отвергнуто: 77 % высказались против и только 14 % поддержали, а 9 % воздержались. Только в 2002 году эти предложения увенчались успехом; 58 процентов акционеров компании проголосовали за это изменение.

Cracker Barrel получил самый низкий балл (15 из 100) из всех рейтинговых компаний пищевой промышленности и напитков в индексе корпоративного равенства кампании по правам человека 2008 года, измеряющем равенство меньшинств среди сотрудников. Их оценка за 2011 год увеличилась до 55 баллов. В обзоре 2011 года отмечалось, что фирма установила политику недискриминации и ввела обучение разнообразию, включающее обучение, связанное с сексуальной ориентацией. Однако оценка компании за 2013 год упала до 35 баллов из 100, не получив баллов, связанных с недискриминацией в отношении гендерной идентичности и льгот по здоровью для ЛГБТ-сотрудников и льгот для трансгендеров.

Судебные иски о дискриминации по признаку расы и пола
В июле 1999 года группа бывших сотрудников Cracker Barrel подала иск, заявив, что компания подвергла их дискриминации по признаку расы. В декабре 2001 года двадцать один клиент ресторана, представленный теми же адвокатами, подал отдельный иск, обвиняя компанию в расизме, заявив, что это проявлялось в низком качестве обслуживания клиентов.

В 2006 году компания Cracker Barrel выплатила компенсацию в размере 2 миллионов долларов, чтобы прекратить судебный процесс по обвинению в расизме и сексуальных домогательствах в трёх ресторанах Иллинойса.

Юридические иски

Kraft Foods vs. Cracker Barrel
В ноябре 2012 года компания Cracker Barrel лицензировала своё название для подразделения Smithfield Foods John Morrell в рамках сделки по созданию линейки мясных продуктов, которые будут продаваться в супермаркетах и через другие розничные каналы. В ответ Kraft Foods подала иск о нарушении прав на товарный знак в феврале 2013 года. Kraft продаёт сыр в розничных магазинах под своим брендом Cracker Barrel с 1954 года. Корпорация подала иск, чтобы сделка Smithfield Foods была аннулирована окружным судом США в Северном округе Иллинойса.

14 ноября 2013 года в постановлении судьи Ричарда Познера.Апелляционный суд седьмого округа оставил в силе решение судьи нижестоящего Окружного суда о наложении судебного запрета на продажу мясной продукции Cracker Barrel, предназначенной для продажи в магазинах. Седьмой контур поддержал судебный запрет, основанный на совместном сходстве марок, товаров и каналов торговли сторон: «решающим является не тот факт, что торговля сторон настолько похожа, и даже не тот факт, что продукты похожи (недорогие упакованные продукты питания). Эти сходства вкупе с тем фактом, что, если Cracker Barrel преобладает на этом рынке, аналогичные продукты со сходными торговыми названиями будут продаваться через один и тот же канал распределения — продуктовые магазины, а часто и одни и те же продуктовые магазины — и рекламироваться вместе». По оценке судьи Познера, эти сходства — несмотря на различия в соответствующих логотипах сторон и независимо от того, где продукты расположены по отношению друг к другу в продуктовых магазинах — это может привести потребителей к мысли, что все продукты Kraft, носящие название «Cracker Barrel», были произведены совместно с ответчиком. «В экономической науке такое поведение называют "традиционной прямой путаницей"». Суд далее пришёл к выводу, «что вероятность путаницы усугубляется тем фактом, что оба рассматриваемых продукта были недорогими; таким образом, потребители вряд ли тщательно изучали соответствующие этикетки». В ответ на это решение Kraft Foods и Cracker Barrel заключили соглашение об использовании названия Cracker Barrel. В обмен на то, что Kraft откажется от иска о нарушении прав на товарный знак, Cracker Barrel согласилась продавать свою продукцию под торговой маркой «CB Old Country Store».

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Lioness Watching Cabin is included in Frank Frazetta: Book Three (New York: Bantam Books, 1979), but no date is given. Ditko's story "The Teddy Bear" was published in Amazing Adventures, vol. 1, no. 3, in August 1961. The panel by Frazetta that features "Krag, the sabretooth tiger" is from the second page of the story "When the Earth Shook," which appeared in Thun'da #1 in 1952.
With the help of a reader, Clayton, I now have a rough date for "Lioness Watching Cabin," which, it turns out, is one of the few completed illustrations from a re-do of a Wally Wood illustrated story, "Came the Dawn," written by Al Feldstein, that Frazetta worked on, but didn't finish, for the unpublished Shock Illustrated #4, which, had it been published, would have appeared in 1956. Frazetta's artwork was featured early last year on Mr. Door Tree's Golden Age Comic Book Stories blog, which I regularly visit and highly recommend to anyone who might be reading this message. Here's the link to Mr. Door Tree's post that includes Wally Wood's original illumination of Feldstein's script along with Frazetta's abandoned re-vision.
All of which means we can now say with some certainty that Frazetta's "Lioness Watching Cabin" illustration was produced before the mountain lion watching tent comic panel by Ditko.
I think the Frazetta came from an EC story for their line of illustrated books, called "Then Came the Dawn", I think, which was another version of the same story done in comic-book style by Wally Wood. I don't know who the writer was.
Thanks for the information, Clayton. The author was Al Feldstein, and I really should have remembered it without the prompt. Frazetta's unfinished artwork for the unpublished Shock Illustrated #4 (1956) was featured early last year on the Golden Age Comic Book Stories blog, which I regularly visit and highly recommend to anyone who might be reading this message. Here's the link, which I've also added, along with the other information, to the body of my original post.


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Family Medicine embarks on its global health initiative
While many of their colleagues and friends were preparing for their end-of-year holidays, a group of staff from the Family Medicine Academic Clinical Programme (FMACP) and SingHealth Polyclinics were packing for a very different trip overseas. In November 2019, the group embarked on the Family Medicine Global Health Initiative's inaugural trip to San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines.
Established in 2019, the Family Medicine Global Health Initiative is a three-year programme spearheaded by SingHealth Polyclinics. This initiative aims to provide Family Medicine (FM) residents with an opportunity to adapt their practice in a resource-constrained environment, enabling them to acquire and develop clinical, teaching, research and leadership skills through practical experience. It is hoped that, through this programme, residents will gain an appreciation of the multi-faceted and complex factors that impact health and disease. In addition, the initiative provides an avenue for residents to give back by supporting community health programmes in rural areas in the region with a week-long attachment each year.
The team, made up of 7 clinicians and nurses, travelled to the Philippines to share their knowledge and skills to local healthcare providers and community leaders in areas such as hand hygiene, wound care, first aid, basics of hypertension and diabetes. They will, in turn, impart what they have learnt to the local community through patient education materials to create awareness of appropriate hygiene practices, managing simple wounds and fractures, recognition of abnormal blood pressure readings, as well as dietary and lifestyle modifications for healthy living. The clinicians and nurses from FMACP also worked with the Rural Health Unit to run clinics in San Vicente, Barangay Poblacion and Barangay New Canipo which was a rich learning experience for the FM residents.
During the week that they were in Philippines, the residents and nurses trained a total of 40 healthcare workers and key community leaders, and saw 250 local patients through the clinic sessions.
In view of creating sustained impact through a long-term partnership, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between SingHealth and the Mayor of San Vicente, Philippines. To enable this meaningful partnership to take shape, the FMACP is tapping on the Gift of Family Fund for support.
Family Medicine is a medical specialty dedicated to the comprehensive healthcare and treatment for the individual, family and community across all ages, genders and diseases. The Gift of Family Fund by SingHealth Polyclinics supports the advancement of Family Medicine through Research and Education endeavours, and provides support to polyclinics patients.
"This trip has broadened my horizon as I deepen my knowledge and skills in the practice of family medicine. I learned what it means to really empathise with what patients are going through by standing in the patient's shoes, and coming up with care plans that are based on their priorities. I also learned to be flexible and adaptive, and be open-minded for any unplanned changes and circumstances that crop up. The experience has definitely made me a better doctor", shared Dr Quek Khai Wen, a FM resident who was part of the inaugural trip.
Your kind contribution will enable our family physicians to provide enhanced holistic care, uplift the lives of the less-privileged and elevate their training as Family Physician.
For more information on the Gift of Family Fund, please contact:
Angeline Tan
Tel: 6350 7549 Email: angeline.tan.p.s@singhealth.com.sg