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The Light Reaction Regiment is the premier counter-terrorist unit of the Philippine Army. It was formerly known as the Light Reaction Battalion and Light Reaction Company. Due to its specialization in counter-terrorism operations and its formation with the assistance of American advisers, the Light Reaction Regiment has been sometimes referred to as the Philippines' Delta Force.

The LRR is part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM). It is based at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija.

History

The Light Reaction Regiment can trace its origins back to the year 2000 when non-commissioned officers from the Scout Rangers and 1st Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) were trained by American military advisers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group.

The former LRC, whose members were first drawn from the Scout Rangers and 1st Special Forces Regiment were given further training during the 2002 Balikatan exercises held from February to July 2001, by American special forces insructors from Company B, 1st BN, 1st SFG based in Okinawa. After years of training under American instructors, the LRC was officially activated on February 1, 2004 and was tasked to be deployed in Mindanao in order to combat Abu Sayyaf Group terrorists responsible for abducting several foreign hostages,  with the unit conducting an operation to rescue Gracia Burnham from Abu Sayyaf terrorists. Further exercises had been conducted during the 2006 Balikatan exercises. The LRC had been involved in a rescue operation conducted on a kidnapped Italian priest named Giancarlo Bossi by armed men from a rogue MILF group in 2007.

The unit was involved in the aftermath of the Manila Peninsula rebellion, where they had been deployed to Manila to deter any other Coup d'état attempts. LRC forces have been deployed to Mindanao to conduct anti-terrorist operations in the region. The unit changed its name from the Light Reaction Company to the Light Reaction Battalion in 2008.

50 members of the unit, including 3 officers, were suspended on 9 February 2008, when elements of the LRB came under investigation for the alleged possible killing of innocent civilians on 4 February 2008 during operations in Mindanao against the MILF, known as the Ipil Incident. The unit was cleared of any wrongful doing since the investigation subsequently linked the killings to misinformation provided by an unreliable informant, who was involved in a clan feud and wanted to use the operation to get rid of a rival clan.

In 2014, the unit was again renamed into the Light Reaction Regiment due to its heroic stand in Zamboanga in September 2013. Its elevation to a full regiment was formally sanctioned by Defense Secretary Gazmin on January 16, 2014. A further three companies have been authorized to be added to the already existing three, bringing the total end strength of the regiment up to 600 soldiers. This could prove difficult for the unit as it has almost always been understrength. When deployed to Zamboanga in 2013, the LRB was at only 40% strength.

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All 3 companies were deployed to Zamboanga City in September, 2013 and led over 3,000 soldiers and police deployed in the siege. The terrain proved tough for the other units used to fighting rebels in the jungles and remote, uphill areas. The Light Reaction Regiment (still a Battalion at the time) consisted of battle tested soldiers recruited from the Army's elite fighting units, the Scout Rangers and the Special Forces. The unit was undermanned throughout the operation, only being at 40% authorized manpower and had to be augmented by 45 SEALs from the navy's Naval Special Operations Group. Despite the setbacks, the operation was a success, but it cost the lives of 9 LRB soldiers with a further 37 wounded.

In 2014, the LRR conducted a trojan horse operation at a drag race to either kill or capture Abu Sayyaf target Sihata Latip, who was wanted for kidnapping 21 people in Malaysia in 2000. He went on to conduct a string of kidnappings in the Philippines over subsequent years, but as the Philippines got better at counter terrorism operation, the Islamists were cut off from overseas international terrorist finance networks, particularly the ones originating in Saudi Arabia and in order to make up for this loss in income, they engage in kidnapping for ransom. The 24 LRR soldiers trained for a week to execute the mission. They dressed up as if going to a Muslim wedding, rented local jeeps and decorated it. Some soldiers dressed up as women to avoid raising suspicion. One soldier with a M249 light machine gun dressed as a pregnant woman, but forgot to shave on the day of the operation and had to loan a hand fan from one of the female soldiers on the base to cover his goatee. On the way to the drag race one of the jeeps broke down. The commander of the operation decided to go on with the mission with only one jeep and 13 men. When they arrived at the drag race, the LRR operators identified their High Value Target from about 50 civilians and terrorists, approached and drew weapons. A firefight ensued in which the target was killed, but at the loss of a LRR operator who got shot in the neck. The operators loaded up the two bodies and made their getaway, while being shot at by Abu Sayyaf and Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

In May 2017, the regiment spearheaded the army's counter terrorism effort in the Marawi crisis, clearing out the enemy house by house.

On September 4, 2018, the U.S. Counterterrorism Train and Equip Program provided more than 5 million rounds of ammunition worth Php117.4 million ($2.2 million), most of them being used by the LRR.

In May 4, 2020, Col. Monico E. Abang was appointed at the LRR's commander, taking over from Brig. Gen. Monico S. Batle.

Structure

The LRR consists of a Headquarters, a Headquarters Company and three Light Reaction Companies in 2004 with 400 operators.

Training
The LRR recruits from experienced Scout Rangers and Special Forces Regiment operators.

The LRR conducts training with American special forces personnel via bilateral exercises. At least one LRR operator was involved in cross training with the Australian SASR. The unit has trained with British, Indonesian and Malaysian special forces units.

Equipment
M4 and HK416 carbines are used by the LRR as their standard assault rifles.

The SR-25 is used by the LRR as their sniper rifle.

References

Special forces of the Philippines
Regiments of the Philippines
Military units and formations established in 2001
Military units and formations established in 2014
Military counterterrorist organizations
Military special forces regiments
2001 establishments in the Philippines

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Welcome to week three of our 10 part series – Were We Hunt. Stick with us as we walk you through some unexpected spots to gather goodies for your home.
Granny loved the Lord and I am sure this was a five & dime piece of artwork. It is invaluable to me. Then just last year I rummaged through her attic again and found this… My Grandaddy and Uncle were fishermen from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Can't buy anything better than this piece of history.
Now, no one put new stuff up in that attic between visits. I just was interested in different things each time I went. Decorating trends come and go, but they usually come back around. What you used to think was your mom's junk comes back in style. As we grow older things start to hold more sentimental value. That is why a treasure you saw in your grandmother's attic 10 years ago didn't phase you and now takes on a whole new level of appeal. So, I want you to think of all the interesting attics in your life and ask to go hunting in them, it might even be your own. Don't think of this as a one time event. Even if you have already scavenged Grandma's attic, go again. You'll be surprised at how your thoughts and taste change over the years. I hope you will post some pictures of what you find…I'm all caught up on my attic searches for now! Happy hunting!
Well, there's definitely no silver in our attic but I'm definitely ready for you to hunt in and clean it out when the weather gets warmer!!! Love you and your post!


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Yasser Arafat's top secret travel arrangements
Issam Sartawi is assassinated
Uri Avnery	Social activist
241. Peace with Egypt 4 04:01
242. The rise of Ariel Sharon 5 04:22
243. Ariel Sharon's plan for war with Lebanon 5 04:39
244. Yasser Arafat is smuggled out of Beirut 6 03:47
245. Drumming up support for Yasser Arafat 4 04:44
246. Two hats for Arafat 3 03:41
247. Issam Sartawi receives death threats 2 04:04
248. Shouting match at London City Hall 3 04:45
249. Issam Sartawi is assassinated 7 02:23
250. Yasser Arafat's top secret travel arrangements 2 05:41
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ואז, סרטאווי היה גם נציג של אש"ף באינטרנציונל הסוציאליסטי. והאינטרנציונל הסוציאליסטי היה לו כנס רם דרג בפורטוגל, אני חושב שהמקום נקרא "אָבּוּפֶרְיָה". ולשם באו גדולי האינטרנציונל הסוציאליסטי: וילי ברנדט מגרמניה, ברונו קרייסקי מאוסטריה ומכל העולם, ושמעון פרס מישראל, מ"מפלגת העבודה". ולמרות שיעצו לסרטאווי לא לבוא מטעמי בטחון, הוא בא. והוא גר באיזה מלון מחוץ למקום, ככה כמה קילומטרים מרחק, ובא לשם, אבל הוא לא היה מוזמן. סליחה, הוא כן היה מוזמן בתור נציג אש"ף, אבל הוא לא היה ברשימת הנואמים וברשימת המברכים. אז קרייסקי, שהיה עקשן גדול, עלה לדוכן ודרש להכניס לאולם ולתת את זכות הדיבור לעיסאם סרטאווי. קם שמעון פרס ונואם נאום ואומר: "בשום פנים, זה ארגון טרור, נציג של ארגון טרור" וכו' וכו' וכו'. ולא נתנו לו להיכנס, ובאמת הוא נשאר בחוץ, בטרקלין. ואז בא איש צעיר, שלימים התברר שהוא בן דודו של אבו נידאל, וירה בו והרג אותו. ואז שמעון פרס מבקש את רשות הדיבור, עולה עוד פעם על הדוכן ומתחיל להספיד את "הגיבור הגדול, שוחר השלום, איש המופת עיסאם סרטאווי". זה שמעון פרס.
At that time Sartawi was also a representative of the PLO at the Socialist International. The Socialist International had a high-level conference in Portugal, I think the place is called Albufeira. Some of the greatest members of the Socialist International came there: Willy Brandt of Germany, Bruno Kreisky from Austria, and representatives from all around the world, and Shimon Peres from the Labor Party in Israel. Although Sartawi was advised not come for reasons of security, he came. He stayed in a hotel some distance away, several kilometers away, and he came there, but he was not invited. Sorry, he was of course invited as a representative of the PLO, but he was not on the list of speakers and the list of those delivering greetings. So Kreisky, who was very stubborn, took the stand and demanded that Issam Sartawi be allowed to come into the hall and be given the right to speak. Shimon Peres rose and made a speech and said: 'Absolutely not. This is a terrorist organization, he is the representative of a terrorist organization', etc. And they did not let him come in and he remained outside in the vestibule. Then a young man − who later turned out to be the cousin of Abu Nidal − approached and shot and killed him. Then Shimon Peres again requested permission to speak, again he went up to the podium and began to eulogize: 'the great hero, a seeker of peace, an exemplar − Issam Sartawi'. That was Shimon Peres!
Uri Avnery (1923-2018) was an Israeli writer, journalist and founder of the Gush Shalom peace movement. As a teenager, he joined the Zionist paramilitary group, Irgun. Later, Avnery was elected to the Knesset from 1965 to 1974 and from 1979 to 1981. He was also the editor-in-chief of the weekly news magazine, 'HaOlam HaZeh' from 1950 until it closed in 1993. He famously crossed the lines during the Siege of Beirut to meet Yasser Arafat on 3 July 1982, the first time the Palestinian leader ever met with an Israeli. Avnery was the author of several books about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including '1948: A Soldier's Tale, the Bloody Road to Jerusalem' (2008); 'Israel's Vicious Circle' (2008); and 'My Friend, the Enemy' (1986).
Title: Issam Sartawi is assassinated
Listeners: Anat Saragusti
Anat Saragusti is a film-maker, book editor and a freelance journalist and writer. She was a senior staff member at the weekly news magazine Ha'olam Hazeh, where she was prominent in covering major events in Israel. Uri Avnery was the publisher and chief editor of the Magazine, and Saragusti worked closely with him for over a decade. With the closing of Ha'olam Hazeh in 1993, Anat Saragusti joined the group that established TV Channel 2 News Company and was appointed as its reporter in Gaza. She later became the chief editor of the evening news bulletin. Concurrently, she studied law and gained a Master's degree from Tel Aviv University.
Tags: Issam Sartawi, Simon Peres, Bruno Kreisky
Duration: 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Date story recorded: October 2015

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I am a season ticket holder at Arsenal but am going on a cruise in November from Fort Lauderdale, which means I am there for the sp*rs game on the Sunday. As it's a 12.30 kick off over here I am guessing that it is 7.30 over there. Please can you let me know where the best place to watch the match is? I am staying at the airport holiday Inn but can take a cab to wherever is showing the game.
Cheers guys and hopefully, I will get to meet a few of you.
Im having the same problem, nothing seems to be open, did you find any solution?


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A Difficult, Sad Week for the Yankee Family
Published: Jul 16, 2010
The 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star break has unfortunately become a time of heartbreak for the New York Yankees and their fans.
In the span of just three days, the Yankees sadly lost two organizational icons, the likes of which, in each of his own roles, we may never see again — not only in baseball, but in all of sports.
On Sunday, the Yankees lost their voice. On Tuesday, their heart and soul.
One day before the entering the all-star break as defending world champions with Major League Baseball's best record this season, the Yankees lost the famed voice of Yankee Stadium.
Robert Leo "Bob" Sheppard, the Richmond Hill, Queens native who lettered as a starting first baseman and starting quarterback at St. John's University (where he got his start as an announcer), died 101 days before what would have been his 100th birthday.
Sheppard passed away at his home on Long Island, fittingly, in a town that ends in "win" (Baldwin). That town suffix was highly appropriate since Sheppard's unique, classic style became synonymous with the great success seen by the Yankee organization and Yankee Stadium during the 57 consecutive years that Sheppard announced at baseball's shrine from 1951-2007.
Simultaneously acting as the NFL's New York Giants' public address announcer from 1956-2006, Sheppard announced at over 4,500 MLB games, seeing the Yankees win 22 American League pennants and 13 World Series championships.
Yankee baseball was so ingrained into the fabric of Sheppard's being (and vice versa) that during his first game at the then-brand new Giants Stadium, Sheppard mistakenly told the crowd, "Welcome to Yankee Stadium."
Sheppard's announcing became as much a part of the Yankees as the Bronx Bombers' pinstripes and interlocking "NY."
And somehow, all of those titles just wouldn't have been the same without that famous legendary voice introducing the names of the players who made so much great baseball history over so many years.
(Keep in mind Yankee fans, this comes from a Met fan since the late 1970's who has most of the time, like most Met fans, despised the Yankees, especially during their title years from 1996-98, and when I had to endure the Yankees winning their 26th title just as October 26th — my birthday — ended at midnight on October 27th, at of all places, Shea Stadium, one of the places I grew up).
I may have hated the Yankees, but I always respected them, and no one caused that dual feeling more than George M. Steinbrenner III, the real-life personification of sports capitalism, who passed away at the age of 80.
Though I didn't always agree with Steinbrenner's excessive overkill with pursuing other teams' best players and trying to "buy championships," I always recognized that The Boss was always playing within the rules. And, I've always pointed to MLB's lack of instituting a salary cap as what has hurt baseball, and never Steinbrenner's insatiable hunger to succeed.
Steinbrenner was like an overbearing, meddling parent with good intentions, and all of the different Yankees who played for him, were like his many sons who learned lessons the hard way, but who usually came out of that eventually, for the better.
There were the many things about the ways of the earlier, pre-reformed Steinbrenner which irked many Yankee and non-Yankee baseball fans alike over the years. Steinbrenner, to say the least, wasn't exactly a patient owner, firing mangers 20 times (including Billy Martin on five separate occasions) in his first 23 years as the Yankee owner, while releasing general managers 11 times in 30 years, not to mention all of the angry words and run-ins that Steinbrenner shared with many toward whom the interfering boss wielded an early axe.
Too often, Steinbrenner came off as a far too intrusive, arrogant jerk who thought he knew it all better than anyone else ever could, despite leading the Yankees to World Series titles in 1977 and 1978.
There were also the rather silly policies (still instituted to this day), restricting facial hair (except for moustaches) and hair below the collar, which Steinbrenner modeled after the United States military and police and fire departments.
And, there was the personality-changing, rock bottom moment in 1990, when the Yankees finished in last place and Steinbrenner was banned from baseball for two years after paying small-time gambler Howie Spira $40,000 to dig up dirt on former Yankee Dave Winfield, who sued Steinbrenner for reneging on his contractual commitment to pay $300,000 to Winfield's charity foundation.
Steinbrenner however, had a big change of heart upon his reinstatement to baseball in 1993. He reinvented himself and learned to trust people like Gene Michael, while taking much more of a hands off approach that led to the Yankees keeping home grown talent rather than casting such players off for established stars, as before (not that the Yankees didn't still spend a lot of Steinbrenner's money to bring in stars, as well).
Steinbrenner's internal adaptation paid off with another five World Series championships during his reign –- the four mentioned earlier (between 1996 and 2000), and the latest, last year, under the direction of Steinbrenner's sons Hank and Hal, who inherited the empire their father had built after Steinbrenner's health had already begun to fail.
Maybe some of Steinbrenner's earlier methods were ridiculous and crazy at times, hence the "Bronx Zoo" moniker given to the turmoil between Steinbrenner and his players, managers, GM's, and coaches. But, there was certainly a method to the madness.
It was all about winning for The Boss, who once said "Breathing is first, winning is second."
And, nobody won better in baseball during Steinbrenner's years as an owner. It was his true respect for the already great Yankee history that came before him, and he his desire to build upon that history that made him not only a legendary New York story, but one of the great American success stories of all time.
A man who was born on the fourth of July in 1930, in small-town Rocky River, Ohio, went from a late 1950's Cleveland shipping magnate to owning the American Basketball League's Cleveland Pipers in the early 1960's. Putting his sports aspirations temporarily on hold, Steinbrenner was involved with financing Broadway plays in the late 1960's, before getting his opportunity with the Yankees in 1973.
With a personal investment of $168,000 as part of a group of investors who purchased the Yankees from CBS for a net total of $8.8 million, Steinbrenner eventually built the Yankees into the current $1.6 billion global brand it is today, while continuing to make the Yankees the winningest franchise in sports history.
In doing so, Steinbrenner became a pioneer as well, launching the YES Network, the Yankees' highly successful television network, in 2002, creating even more revenue for his already-thriving organization.
The MLB Network, NFL Network, and the New York Mets' network, SNY, have since followed.
And, despite his earlier controlling behavior as an owner, Steinbrenner never took himself too seriously, whether poking fun at himself on television commercials, in a staged comedic moment with Martin at a press conference, or approving each script in the parody of himself played by "Seinfeld" creator Larry David.
Yes, there was plenty of craziness and many called him tough to play or work for, but it was all in the name of what should be the ultimate goal of any team.
We'll see now, if this statement literally becomes etched in stone, but Steinbrenner once remarked that all he would want on his tombstone are the words, "He never stopped trying."
Regardless of whether or not fans in other cities think Steinbrenner was good or bad for baseball, that type of competitiveness is difficult not to respect.
With flags at half staff, a moment of silence and video tribute in Steinbrenner's honor took place prior to MLB's all-star game on Monday night, and during the game, Yankee participants wore black arm bands in recognition of both Steinbrenner and Sheppard.
The younger Steinbrenner might have considered chewing out Yankee and American League manager Joe Girardi for having so much all-star talent and still not finding a way to score a single earned run; for losing to Met representative on the National League team, David Wright; and especially, for not batting his own Alex Rodriguez off the bench as a potential tying run in the bottom of the ninth inning, in the N.L.'s 3-1 win over the A.L., thereby costing the Yankees home field advantage in the World Series, should they return to the Fall Classic this year.
Then again, Steinbrenner, probably watching the game from his big owner's box in the sky, might have simply relished that the news of his departure earlier in the day upstaged the N.L.'s first all-star game win since 1996.
And, Sheppard, next to Steinbrenner in heaven's announcer booth, probably got a chuckle from that before telling Steinbrenner in that classic voice, "Don't worry, even without home field… we can win… number 28… George Steinbrenner… number 28."


The dollar has been hovering around its short- and medium-term averages against the euro–near $1.10 per euro–since late June. An economic slowdown in China and a commodity rout have pushed the greenback higher this quarter versus most major peers, Bloomberg reported.
Yet it registered the smallest move in that time against the common currency amid signs of European growth and expectations that the Federal Reserve will take its time in raising US interest rates.
The dollar rose 0.3% to $1.1078 per euro in New York. It was little changed at 124.39 yen. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, which tracks the currency versus 10 major peers, rose 0.2% to 1,210.39.
The euro has been trading along the 50- and 100-day trend lines, which are at $1.1082 and $1.1047, respectively. The density of buy and sell orders at $1.10 is about equal, according to data from Commerzbank AG, leading to a stalemate.
"You have a trade balance that's better in the eurozone, they have a current account surplus that's continuing to rise, and growth is a little better," Brehon said.
That decline coincided with futures traders reducing the probability that the Fed will raise rates in September. Futures show a 48% chance the Fed will raise borrowing costs at its next meeting on Sept. 16-17, based on the assumption that the effective fed funds rate will average 0.37% after the first increase. That's down from as high as 54% on Aug. 7.


Advice I would give a new student is: Challenge yourself while in college! There are so many opportunities available for personal growth.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has pushed my boundaries in the best way possible. It has challenged me to break out of my comfort zone and has helped me to learn more about myself both as a student and as an individual.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Choosing to live in an on-campus apartment for two years and meeting an incredible group of life-long friends.
Feel free to ask me about: Orientation, Trustee Scholars, Education Department, being both a commuter and a resident, clubs on campus, the best places to study, and how to make the most of your college years!
Advice I would give a new student is: Have an open mind when coming to college and be willing to join things you normally would not have done in high school.
How Daemen has impacted me: It has let me open up to people and try new things.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Becoming an orientation leader.
Feel free to ask me about: The business department.
On campus I am involved with: I am secretary for the Game Club, layout and typesetter for the on-campus literary magazine "Iconoclast", caricature artist for many on-campus events and president of Animation Club.
Advice I would give a new student is: Don't be afraid of the challenge that comes from college. You will feel more accomplished and learn more from taking on obstacles head on. And it's not all bad, you'll have fun along the way too!
How Daemen has impacted me: I've learned more about how to lead myself and others. I also learned how to make decisions for myself rather than looking to others for a path.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Being in my friend's on-campus apartment making ramen noodles together.
Feel free to ask me about: Ask me about how to get involved with events, where things are, what your classes will be like, and all other things pertaining to the college in terms of your experience here.
If you feel uncomfortable or shy and need help socializing ask me about that too. You have nothing to lose by asking an Orientation Leader for help!
Advice I would give a new student is: Step onto Daemen Campus on move-in day with the most open mind that you can create for yourself. Doing this can ensure that you start your first semester with a positive and healthy outlook on a place you will be spending the next four years (or more).
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: My most memorable moment at Daemen would have to be midterm week. Being a freshman, I really got to see that this school really cares about its students. The school provided many stress relieving activities for us, there was food at night and there were dogs that we were able to pet and play with as a break from studying. These activities helped us to keep our composure so that we can effectively study and pass our exams.
How has Daemen impacted me: Attending Daemen has put many things into perspective for me in only my first year. Being a part of the Daemen community, and participating in as many opportunities that I am able to continuously gives me the tools I need to grow into adulthood.
Advice I would give a new student is: Your experience is what you make it.
How Daemen has impacted me: It has showed me that you do not need to be at a big school in order to make a difference in the community around you.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Completing the HEOP program with people that I now consider family.
On campus I am involved with: I am the Vice President for the 2017-2018 Honors College here at Daemen, a Tour Guide, and an RA in the apartments.
Advice I would give a new student is: Get to know the upperclassmen and your fellow students as much as possible. Everyone here is really trying to help, so it will always work out in your favor.
How Daemen has impacted me: My peers and teachers here at Daemen have encouraged me and provided me with a lot of resources to challenge myself not only academically, but also motivate me to get involved with things on campus and other opportunities that can further my college experience, like research.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: A Halloween party we had with the Honors Program and having a lot of fun with that.
Feel free to ask me about: Transitioning into college, the Honors Program, the PA program, and if you're interested in becoming an RA.
Advice I would give a new student is: Manage your time to the best of your ability. Once you get off track, it becomes very hard to get back in the groove again.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has impacted me in multiple ways that I couldn't picture getting at any other college. The best thing about Daemen is how small the community is to where you get the chance to know everyone around you. Also being an orientation leader has allowed me to make so many new connections and also show myself a different side of me that I didn't even know existed. Also the curriculum itself has tested my limits continuously; which has only made me a better student than I was before in high school.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: My most memorable moment since being at Daemen has been involving myself in sports, clubs, and organizations I never would have done in high school. Not only have I met so many great people, it also gives you time away from studying. In college it's very important to get involved. School can often get very stressful and frustrating so it's good to have something that you can get away from that stress; whether it be an intramural sport or a club that really interests you.
Feel free to ask me about: Feel free to ask me about on campus activities such as clubs, sports, and the go to hang out spots. Also about the physical therapy program, living on campus vs. living off campus, any classes, or any other concerns you may have.
Advice I would give a new student is: You may think that you can handle an 8 o'clock class, 9 o'clock class, or a 10 o'clock class. Just expect that 11 o'clock class and just be surprised that you got up that early.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen College has allowed me to meet different people from around the globe.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Having dinner with my friends after a long day of classes.
Feel free to ask me about: Ask me about what "REAL COLLEGE" is all about.
Friends call me: Funny, sweet & caring.
Advice I would give a new student is: Get involved!! Join a club & spend your spare time on campus studying & getting to know people.
How Daemen has impacted me: Being a student at Daemen has encouraged me to organize my week a lot better than before and to work to the best of my ability in order to reach my end goal.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Getting to know the staff & faculty. Everyone is so kind and genuinely cares about your success as a student. They have contributed to making my experience at Daemen even better.
Advice I would give a new student is: Don't try to please everyone around you. You don't need to stress yourself out, you don't need to break yourself, and you don't need to struggle to make others happy while you aren't. Make sure YOU'RE happy and you're doing what YOU want to do. Be respectful, be humane, and take care of yourself.
How Daemen has impacted me: I actually feel safe being here rather than anywhere else. Everyone is super kind and they care for you. If I ever have any issues, I can always talk to someone in the CHIP center. They are always helpful! I feel like Daemen was able to help me break away from being a quiet student into someone who actually likes engaging with others.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: My most memorable moments are whenever Anime Club donates to charity! For the anime convention that I help run, Fubuki Con, we always donate to a non-profit organization. It always makes me happy that we're able to help someone else out!
Advice I would give a new student is: Be whoever you want to be. College is going to have its ups and downs just like everything in life, but do not let it steer you from who you want to be.
How Daemen has impacted me: The faculty and staff members at Daemen are some of the most supportive people I have ever met. Not only have they enhanced my knowledge, but they have been an amazing support system and I am not sure if I would be in the place I am today without them.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Going to Disney World with my best friend and winning a flat screen TV at the bingo event hosted by Residence Life.
Feel free to ask me about: Living on campus, the Physician Assistant program, adjusting to college, time management, the Daemen College Rescue Squad, fun things to do on/off campus, or anything else you can think of!
Advice I would give a new student is: Make sure to find clubs on campus to enrich your college experience. Also, if you are having problems understanding what is going on in class, talk to your professors.
How Daemen has impacted me: They have fostered a great environment for all students to learn and grow in all aspects of life.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: I have had many memorable experiences at Daemen. Through Cru, I was able to go help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Through PASS, I was able to do the 50/50 Raffle at a Buffalo Sabers game. Daemen also has a lot of on campus events like the Daemen tree-lighting ceremony, RA bingo, and many more.
Feel free to ask me about: the Physician Assistant program, academic supports at Daemen, the Canavan Hall expierence, and Cru.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has made me become a better leader and learn new skills that I'm able to apply in my daily life.
Advice I would give a new student is: Be yourself.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has allowed me to grow as an individual and just be myself without being judged.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: The weekend before classes start. There was an event on campus all weekend, i.e picnic, behind wick and horse carriage ride. It was fun to relax before class begin and this was the weekend I meet my friends.
Feel free to ask me about: Freshman College Experience, Friends, Food, Budgeting, Time Management, Working on Campus, Applying for Student Leadership Position on campus and Classes.
Advice I would give a new student is: Stay true to yourself.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has supported me on many levels. One thing about this school is that they are always there as a helping hand. In one year I can say that I molded into a more well rounded individual, experiencing a more diverse environment; in addition to adapting to culture and norms out here in buffalo.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Top moment has to be our last game of the season when I was on a fast break and I postered this kid that decided to jump with me. I'll never forget that.
Feel free to ask me about: The sport management major, Clubs, social life, basketball, Canavan.
On campus I am involved with: I am a tour guide and also participate in the Honor's program, Students Without Borders, the Physician Assistant Student Society, Music Club, and I was a peer mentor last fall.
Advice I would give a new student is: I would tell students to put themselves out there and get involved! Coming into college and adjusting to the work and lifestyle change can be difficult at times, but joining a club or organization on campus helps you find groups of friends you can connect with. The transition becomes much easier, and then you've already made friends you'll see around campus!
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has allowed me to meet so many amazing people and make great friends that include anyone from students to faculty and staff. Everyone is always friendly, supportive, and willing to help each other! Daemen is such a great community that has encouraged me to help others while also growing individually.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: My most memorable moment at Daemen was at bingo night when my roommate won a new TV for our apartment!
Feel free to ask me about: Feel free to ask me anything about the entire transition process, any clubs or activities that I'm involved in, how to manage your time with work, study strategies, or anything PA program related!
On campus I am involved with: I have been the Daemen College Men's basketball manager for 3 years, an academic coach for 2 years, 2nd year as an OL, and am involved in PASS and SWOB for the PA program.
Advice I would give a new student is: You have so much extra time on your hands compared to high school. You're only in class a few hours a day so utilize this extra time to your advantage.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has helped me grow and mature as a person. Cliche yes, but I have found who I am and my passion and don't care what others think anymore. I do my own thing and go about things the way I want to go about them.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: My most memorable part about being at Daemen is being involved with the Men's basketball team. I have countless memories and unforgettable stories from this experience. Also, I studied abroad in Australia, which was an unbelievable experience.
Feel free to ask me about: Athletics, Study abroad, PA program, food, being a resident (I lived in Canavan freshman year), Activities, parking as a freshman, academic coaching.
Advice I would give a new student is: Be yourself and put yourself out there! Getting involved is a great way to make new friends and find people with common interests. Also be aware that the change from high school to college is a big adjustment! You are entering a new phase of your life and need to learn to roll with the punches. Academically, college will be much more challenging and you will probably need to work on time management skills and how to utilize the resources available to you.
How Daemen has impacted me: I have been able to learn so much at Daemen both academically and personally. I have had opportunities to be successful in the classroom and gotten to learn more about myself through living on my own for the first time and adjusting to the college atmosphere.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: The tree lighting in December where I won a free sweater and where all my friends and I drank hot chocolate together.
Feel free to ask me about: The Physician Assistant major and how to get involved on campus! Feel free to ask me any questions about residence life and what it is like to live on campus.
Advice I would give a new student is: Do not be afraid to be yourself or to ask for help! Daemen offers so much to their students so get involved, take advantage of it, and step outside your comfort zone!
How Daemen has impacted me: The great faculty and students I have met have impacted my college experience. Daemen College is all about making friendships along the way and having great relationships with your professors. Daemen is truly one big family.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Making new lifelong friends and starting the nursing club.
Advice I would give a new student is: College is the last time you will be surrounded by so many friendly people with different backgrounds that all want to be your friend, so take advantage of it and meet everyone.
How Daemen has impacted me: It has made me understand and embrace diversity.
Advice I would give a new student is: Explore in your freshman year because you are still trying to find who you are and focus on your education.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has impacted me in many different ways by being more social and most of all being comfortable with being myself.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Finding out I was accepted to Daemen College.
Advice I would give a new student is: I would advise incoming students to focus on themselves and what is best for them, and to remember that hard work and kindness will get them far.
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has allowed me to become the person I am today. Without the leadership opportunities and support from Daemen faculty, I would not be nearly as confident and responsible as I am now.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Move-in day my freshman year was my most memorable moment at Daemen. I loved the energy coming from the RAs and the other students, and the eagerness of everyone to get to know their classmates.
Feel free to ask me about: Daemen College Residence Life, clubs on campus, intramural sports, campus resources, living on campus, etc.
Advice I would give a new student is: Become involved on campus. You're here for the next four, five, six years, so you should get to know people early. And it makes it a much more enjoyable experience!
How Daemen has impacted me: Daemen has given me the opportunities to prove myself as a leader and the skills to make myself capable of handling situations that I may come across, both in an academic and personal area.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Was Uncle Bob (Robert Mead-Colegrove) making sure I had made it to my destination. I went to Uncle Bob to ask about the M.A.S.H. shuttle, and the fact that he followed up with me to make sure I made it on the shuttle showed me the family mentality that is prevalent at Daemen College.
Feel free to ask me about: Managing your time, finding help for your classes, or groups on campus that spark your interests!
Advice I would give a new student is: Shoot your shot and put yourself out there. Don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone to try new things. College is a whole new world compared to high school, which means there are a ton of new opportunities for you to experience. Try anything new that you want. Go for it.
How Daemen has impacted me: I have made so many relationships while at Daemen. Since the class size is usually small, professors clearly show that they care about their students and want them to do well. I have never been afraid to ask any questions and know that they will help with anything that I need, such as writing letters of recommendation for internships or new leadership positions. I know that they will continue to help me in the future when looking for a job in the future if I ask.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Being an Orientation Leader for the past two summers. I have met so many new students as a result of this, in addition to forming tons of new friendships along the way. I love making orientation exciting and fun for the new students and passing on my enthusiasm. Seeing a friendly, familiar face on campus was reassuring when I was a first-year myself, and I love being that person for countless other students and making new friendships.
Advice I would give a new student is: Don't limit yourself and try to be open to new things. You will learn more about who you are that way.
How Daemen has impacted me: It has helped me grow as a person. I feel as though I am more mature and more confident as a person to go out and achieve anything.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Partaking in the Fall Bingo this year with my fellow RA friends.
Advice I would give a new student is: The more you get involved, the better! Clubs and events on campus are a fun way to meet new people that share the same interests as you. Also, make sure to learn how to study effectively and manage your time. College course work definitely isn't easy, but keep trying and don't give up!
How Daemen has impacted me: Being a Daemen Wildcat has allowed me to interact with many different kinds of people from a variety of backgrounds that are much different than my own. I am thankful for these connections as I believe they have given me insight into perspectives and experiences that I would not have considered prior to attending Daemen.
My most memorable moment at Daemen was: Getting to meet all kinds of different people and making great new friends during the past two Summer Orientation programs!


Most people who venture to the tiny town of Monterey in Highland County, the least populated county in the commonwealth, visit during the Maple Festival, the two weekends in March when this region of the Alleghany Highlands is at its most crowded. To enjoy the spectacular isolation and the picturesque, bucolic mountains, meadows, rivers and creeks even more, visit any other weekend. Upcoming artists' weekends in June and September, a house and garden tour in July, and the Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge in August provide ample opportunities to experience the region's gorgeous peaks and valleys.
The Highland Inn (540-468-2143 or highland-inn.com ) , built in 1904, suits many as an in-town base. Its interiors are from a bygone era, the large front porch sports rocking chairs and the dining room and tavern have plenty of charm.If the point of your visit is to experience the county's rural character, stay at Laurel Point Retreat (540-468-3470 or laurelpointretreat.com ) , a lovely B & B with 104 acres on Jack Mountain, a restored 18th-century log house, barns, trails, a pond, Highland Cattle and fireplaces.
For even more privacy, check with the folks running Back Creek Farms Maple Syrup (540-499-2302 or welcometobackcreek.com/cabin ) , who rent a sweet cabin with a hot tub, Internet access and a rushing creek. It's on Route 600, a partially graveled road that's perfect for biking, so bring your hybrid bikes.
Some Highland County favorite foods you can check off your life list: maple syrup, buckwheat pancakes, maple donuts, maple pound cake, maple-roasted peanuts, maple candy, maple fudge, maple suckers, maple-glazed chicken, maple cinnamon buns … you get the idea. The Black Sheep Tavern and the Monterey Dining Room at The Highland Inn offer local specialties such as maple mustard pork loin or Alleghany trout, while Evelyn's Pantry (540-468-3663) , located in the center of Monterey on 250 West, is a convenient stop for takeout and tasty chicken salad, pimiento cheese, and other homemade specialties.
If you're renting a place and looking to do some cooking, hit the Farmers' Market at The Highland Center (540-468-1922 or thehighlandcenter.org ) on Fridays, 3:30 to 6 p.m., from June through September. And a visit to Virginia Trout Co. (540-468-2280) , a commercial fish hatchery just outside Monterey, is the way to go if you haven't caught your own rainbow trout.
Yes, you missed the Maple Festival, but don't fret: Monterey's Maple Museum , a replica of an old-time sugar house, is open year-round.
With a hybrid cycle for the gravel, Route 600 between 250 and 84 at Mill Gap is picture-perfect for biking. For the serious cyclist, channel your inner Lance Armstrong to get up and down the climbs of the Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge (540-468-2978 or bikemountainmama.homestead.com ) , held the first weekend in August.
If you'd rather stand still, bring your paintbrushes to one of the Artists' Weekends in Monterey (540-468-2916 or highlandcounty.org ) . Held this year on June 22 and 23 and Sept. 28 and 29, these events showcase the spectacular scenery of the area.
Much of the charm of the county for visitors is its lack of shopping: There are no big-box retailers here. In Monterey, mountain mainstays like wood and wool are available at local stores. Besides luscious handmade furniture — benches, tables and chairs — crafted from local hardwoods, Blanchard Furniture & Restoration (540-468-3900 or blanchardstudio.com ) offers hand-crafted benches and tables made out of maple, cherry and black walnut, as well as occasional lamps.
Tucked behind an Exxon station, Wool Becomes Ewe (540-468-2007 or woolbecomesewe.com ) caters to knitters, crocheters, quilters and the like on Fridays and Saturdays or by appointment. Their Cold Winter Yarn features 100 percent Rambouillet wool in a variety of colors from local sheep.
Driving the winding roads is a pleasure here, with eye candy around every bend. Take your eyes off the road now and again to see the bright barn quilts painted on dozens of barns in the area, many of them by local painter Margie Boesch, who works with traditional and more modern designs. The barn quilts even have their own brochure, map and Facebook page (under "Highland Barn Quilts"). Pick up notecards featuring some of Boesch's designs at The Highland Center in Monterey.


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FDA Blasts, WHO Downplays, Risks of Depo-Provera Contraceptive
https://c-fam.org/friday_fax/fda-blasts-who-downplays-risks-of-depo-provera-contraceptive/
By Rebecca Oas, Ph.D |
A week before a huge global family planning conference in Indonesia, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a short statement reiterating its position that injectable contraceptives are safe – for any duration – even for adolescents despite being linked to progressive bone density loss and other harmful side effects.
It came shortly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), widely regarded as the "gold standard" on drug safety, rejected a petition to remove its strong "black box" warning label and reiterated its concerns about the contraceptives' long-term effects on women's health.
Women around the world who want to postpone or avoid pregnancy cite health risks as one of the most prevalent reasons for not using modern contraceptives.
Their concerns are backed by science. In this case, injectable contraceptives containing depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), also known as Depo-Provera, have been linked with decreased bone density, increased risk of certain cancers, and increased risk of HIV.
Last year the drug manufacturer Pfizer, the Gates Foundation, USAID and other groups announced a major collaboration to increase use of injectable contraceptives among poor women in developing countries using a single-use syringe called Sayana Press.
Mindful of the global push for Depo-Provera and the weight that FDA warnings carry, two doctors submitted a petition in 2013 urging the FDA to remove the "black box" warning, claiming that it "has harmed public health in the United States and around the world." One doctor is a consultant for a company that markets Depo-Provera and the other is an outspoken abortion advocate who asserts that abortion is safer than childbirth.
The petition says the warning label is "inconsistent with the assessment of major medical and public health organizations around the world," citing WHO in particular.
The FDA denied the petition in no uncertain terms. Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of drug evaluation and research, stressed that "[a]lthough FDA considers the opinions and analyses of other reputable health bodies, in the end FDA relies on its own independent review of the available data to make regulatory decisions."
Woodcock strongly disputed the claim that FDA was harming global public health by highlighting the risks of Depo-Provera. If the warning label has led to decreased use of the drug, she wrote, "we believe lower prevalence of prolonged DMPA use is a public health benefit."
The FDA expressed concern "about the fact that adolescent users were losing bone density at a time in life when they should be experiencing significant increases" and that recovery of bone density after discontinuing use of Depo-Provera was slow and may not fully occur at all.
The FDA stressed that since Depo-Provera has not been on the market long enough to determine its long-term effects on women past menopause, the time of life when women experience the most serious effects of osteoporosis, its most serious health risks may not yet be known. Given that the regions of the world targeted for the highest marketing and use of Depo-Provera are also areas with the least available data on osteoporosis – and the least access to medical care – the FDA's warnings are particularly timely as aging emerges as an important issue worldwide.
Governments, UN agencies and family planning groups which are spending millions of dollars to distribute Depo-Provera in developing countries may ignore the FDA's warnings and take cover from the WHO's claims about its safety.
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SQL is one of the important programming languages to interact with various Database Systems for many decades. While many languages that existed two decades ago are extinct now, SQL has always maintained its supremacy in the RDBMS world. Over time, it has only advanced with new features and standards. And it seems to stay that way for years to come.
Most of the real world applications use relational data in one way or other and SQL is the query language to work with those data. It allows you to query data to find what you are interested in.
For example, if you are working for an e-commerce giant like Amazon then you can pull out the best selling items by writing an SQL query.
Good knowledge of SQL needs to effectively do your Job. It helps you to understand the data, an important part of your application as well as during troubleshooting. Btw, If you don't mind investing a few bucks on your learning then I also suggest you check out The SQL Bootcamp course by Jose Portilla on Udemy. It's very hands-on and comprehensive course and very affordable too. I bought in just $10 on Udemy sale.
In this article, I'll share courses which will help you to learn the basics of SQL and Database. You will learn how to write SQL queries, both basic and advanced e.g. using joins and aggregate functions etc. I have also included a course on Oracle and Microsoft SQL server, two of the most popular database of the modern world which enhance SQL with some proprietary features.
This is an introductory course on Databases and SQL Querying. There are no pre-requisites for this course. If you are looking to get acquainted with the concept of Databases and Queries for maybe your next interview as an analyst, this is the right course for you.
In this course, you will learn about writing simple queries including queries related to Dates, String manipulation, Aggregation etc.
The advanced concepts like joining multiple tables are not covered but you get a good idea of SQL to explore further yourself.
In short, a good SQL course for beginners with absolutely no experience in database or programming. Apart from DBA and Application developers, BA, QA, and other people who want to learn SQL can use this course.
This is another gree course to learn SQL basics, particularly how to write SQL queries on Microsoft SQL Server.
The author, who is a Data Analyst and SQL Developer from Australia have done a good job in explaining tricky concepts like joins to the beginners.
In this course, you will not only learn about SQL joins but also how to write aggregation based queries and how to do backups and restores.
The course uses SQLServer 2014 express and all the scripts which are used of course are also available for download to make your learning better.
In short, good SQL overview courses for students and programmers starting first time with SQL and Database.
This course is an advanced T-SQL Querying course for programmers who have basic Idea of SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
It expects that you are already aware of basic database concepts and are comfortable writing basic T-SQL queries like SELECT, JOINS etc. This course covers advanced topics like views, triggers, dynamic queries, pivots etc.
If you looking for your next database job or trying to improve your existing SQL Server and T-SQL knowledge and apply in your projects, this is the right course for you.
If you have worked with the database in real-world projects then you know that every vendor is different. Each vendor provides some additional functionalities or operator to SQL running on their system.
That's SQL query which runs on Oracle might not run on Microsoft SQL or MySQL, unless you are using ANSI SQL.
If you are thinking to learn SQL for Oracle database then this is the right course for you. Oracle SQL is a little bit different than ANSI SQL and used for Oracle RDBMS, one of the leading relational database in the world.
This is a beginner level course and even if you are starting with SQL and database first time, you can join this course.
The author, Mr.Sam Dhanasekaran has more than 20 years of IT experience in Database Support, IT Support and Recruiting, which makes this course even more valuable.
Along with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server is another popular relational database and it has its own SQL dialects T-SQL. It provides some useful functions and operators to standard SQL.
If you want to learn SQL in Microsoft SQL Server then this is the right course for you. In this free online training course, you will learn how to install SQL Server Express for free.
You will also learn how to create tables and add data into tables. Once you have your database ready you can start practicing SQL queries.
which makes this course ideal for beginner DBAs as well for programmers and application developers who use MSSQL.
That's all about some of the free courses to learn database and how to write SQL queries. As I said, SQL is an important skill and every programmer should know it. If you don't know SQL then you should spend some time to learn basic SQL commands and advanced concepts like joins, aggregation and window functions. The time and money spent on learning SQL will server you well in your IT career.
P. S. - If you don't mind investing a few bucks on your learning then I also suggest you check out The SQL Bootcamp course by Jose Portilla on Udemy. It's very hands-on and comprehensive course and very affordable too. I bought in just $10 on Udemy sale.


After playing a career high 37 snaps last week against the Bengals, rookie linebacker Su'a Cravens could see the field even more for the Redskins against the Packers.
Green Bay's offense passes the ball about 65 percent of their plays, and with a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers, that breakdown makes sense. Considering the Packers often line up receivers Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb at the same time, it's likely the Washington defense will deploy their nickel set quite often on Sunday night. More nickel likely means more Cravens.
"Su'a is a playmaker," 'Skins defensive coordinator Joe Barry said this week.
"I think if we can be creative with putting him in different positions – whether it's standard just linebacker positions or other positions – around a formation to be able to make plays."
It's Cravens' flexibility that the Skins will need against the Packers, and speaking with folks around the team, Cravens should be given a bit more freedom to roam on Sunday night.
The rookie out of USC can cover or blitz, and has shown the ability to get home on opposing quarterbacks. In their last meeting - a playoff loss to Green Bay - Washington struggled getting to Rodgers, and it's clear the Redskins brass wants that to look different tonight.
Rodgers has noticed what Cravens can do for the Washington defense. "He's a very good blitzer, he's a good tackler, plays in space well," Rodgers said of Cravens.
"He's obviously the kind of guy who might not fit into one specific role for a team, but he's just so talented you have to find a way to get him out there. So they've obviously found a way to get him out there for some significant snaps and he's played really well."


This is what happened when my penchant for contemplation induced a triple chance encounter, between a snail a fly and the stillness of my camera.
I was in Austria, in the bohemian woods of Neufelden, walking downstream from an impressive dam built by the Russians in the 1940s. Perhaps overwhelmed by the scale of it all, I found myself on my fours.
I often use the video function of my still digital camera, more appropriate to document the various layers of time contained within the frame; in this case, the flow of water running downstream, the pace of a snail on the move, the flying speed of an Austrian fly and the stillness of my contemplative gaze.


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Цалла́гов () — осетинская фамилия.

 Цаллагов, Асланбек Казбекович (род. 1995) — российский футболист.
 Цаллагов, Дзамболат Анатольевич (род. 2000) — российский футболист.
 Цаллагов, Ибрагим Юрьевич (род. 1990) — российский футболист.
 Цаллагов, Марат Сосланович (род. 1982) — российский футболист.
 Цаллагов, Пантелей Константинович (1918—2009) — советский и российский военный деятель, контр-адмирал.

 Цаллагова, Эмилия Максимовна (род. 1947) — советская и российская оперная певица.


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Home Stumbling into the Playoffs
Stumbling into the Playoffs
Road to the Repeat: Royal Rendezvous in Staples
Following that most atrocious "performance" rendered by our beloved Los Angeles Lakers, I honestly had to take a couple of hours before I began trying to piece together the remnants of what was supposed to be a 72 win season back in October. Anger, frustration, and disappointment are the prevalent emotions circulating through Lakers Nation right now, I'm sure. I honestly had to cool off for a bit and not just due to this latest loss. We've gone 15-11 overall since the All-Star break and 5-9 against the other division winners in the league (ESPN Power Rankings). Like I said, I had to simmer down, just a tad.
Of all the reactions to the Blazers game that I saw reverberating throughout Facebook, my friend Joey who was (un)fortunately in attendance at Staples Center poignantly summed up the game in saying, "it's one thing to miss game-winning free throws…it's another to commit a foul to lose the game". Apropos to the theme of the season, our lack of aptitude on defense let this one get away.
It is all too easy to get caught up in the fact that our two veteran leaders completely miffed a potential victory at the line by going a combined one for three at the stripe in the last seven seconds, but that is the cop-out excuse to attribute this latest loss to. I can only imagine the fleeting motivation that even Phil Jackson has within his spirit following the contest on a sullen day in L.A.
Jackson has held back no strings this year in suggesting that perhaps he has lost control of the squad, to which the team disagrees. More alarmingly however, it seems that Father Time is finally exacting his merciless repeal of Kobe's athleticism, which evidently hinders the Mamba's ability to dominate and dictate the ebb and flow of the game. No. 24 may be locked up until 2014, but Phil's contract is still a major issue that will certainly have to be dealt with after the season. One can only wonder though what the Lakers could look like next October if the team fails to achieve the most significant of the early season goals that were set – defend our 2009 NBA championship.
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Chief Justice and Appellate Court Leaders Visit Award-Winning Schools
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Court of Appeal presiding justices visited nine elementary, middle, and high schools this spring to present...
Court of Appeal Holds Education Program for High School Students
The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three, will host its "Appellate Court Experience" (ACE) educational outreach program.
Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District
Second Appellate District
Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, Conducts Innovative Program and Oral Arguments at Coachella Valley High School
RIVERSIDE—Presiding Justice Manuel A. Ramirez has announced that the Court of Appeal will conduct an innovative court-community program called "Outreach Plus" at Coachella Valley High School.
Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District
Argued in Brawley
The Fourth District, Division One traveled from its downtown San Diego courtroom to Imperial County so 500 local students could experience their justice system in action.
Court of Appeal Invites Fresno Students to Oral Argument Session
Hundreds of Fresno high school students will attend an outreach event held by the Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, who will hear oral argument in two cases.
Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students
The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, will host its educational outreach program, Appellate Court Experience (ACE), for students at Roosevelt High School and Los Altos High School.
Justice Richard D. Fybel to Retire from the Fourth Appellate District
Associate Justice Richard D. Fybel of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three, will retire effective March 31.
News Release - April 8, 2022
Tuesday: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments
Public hearings on May 17 will consider appointments of Justice Maria E. Stratton and Martin N. Buchanan to appellate courts in Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Fourth Appellate District 24
First Appellate District 14
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As Tiger Tunes rolls around and people gather in buildings around campus to practice wowing the audience with their dancing and singing skills, we would be remiss if we did not remember the good that this event does beyond the merriment in the auditorium.
This event also serves as a fundraiser for the Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF), where each dollar contributes to scholarships for juniors and seniors' remaining experience at Ouachita Baptist University. They give these scholarships out to anyone, but will give preference to students who have achieved great academic success, campus leaders and finally those who are in financial need.
Though it was started 44 years ago, the organization didn't actually host any of the events they do today. It wasn't until the next year, 1975, that Dr. Ben Elrod took some inspiration from another university for their first event that continues to this day.
"Dr. Ben Elrod had seen a similar organization at Indiana University and wanted to start something similar here," said Jon Merryman, Director of Alumni Relations and the Ouachita Student Foundation.
At Indiana University, they host an annual event called the "Little 500", which is a bicycle race at their Bill Armstrong Stadium. Dr. Ben Elrod witnessed this and brought this idea back to Ouachita as a fundraising event, and thus the first Tiger Traks was held in 1975. It consisted of "a tricycle race, a 30 mile bike race and a concert," according to the 1975 yearbook. Of course the event would morph over the years into the messy-athletic mayhem that it is today.
"Dr. Elrod took a group of students to Baylor University as well to learn about their student foundation and their all-campus Sing – which inspired Tiger Tunes," Merryman said.
In 1978, students came to Dr. Dan Grant proposing a show similar to Spring Sing, which is held at Baylor University. Though Spring Sing was the inspiration, Tiger Tunes grew into a show stopping performance of its own, in which the sole purpose was raising scholarship money for students.
OSF has recently taken charge of "Tigers for Life," at which the university and its different clubs and organizations host games and activities to thank each and every donor who continually gives to Ouachita. It is also an excellent opportunity to showcase alumni's impact on students education.
Of course there are the less popular events on campus that OSF is in charge of, such as the silent auction that takes place at each performance of Tiger Tunes. Also, this year, OSF is in charge of something new on campus, "Neighbor's Table." This organization was started by a Ouachita alumna named Sarah Harmeyer and its purpose is simply to bring people together. OSF has purchased two tables that now sit in the center of Grant Plaza. These tables can be used by students for different events or even just meals with a group of friends.
Those students who started the Ouachita Student Foundation way back then would be proud of the aspirations and achievements of the modern day board members–President Alec Edmonds, Vice President Selby Tucker and Special Events Director Jaret Webb. Even working through the summer, these leaders attended the National Conference for Student Advancement in Louisville to push themselves to be even greater leaders this semester.
The organization managed last year to exceed their goal of raising $100,000 and ultimately hit $115,000, and this year, the current board has decided to retain that very same goal.
OSF has gone on for many years now, and this being their 40th anniversary of Tiger Tunes they have some fantastic things in store.
"There are lots of special things planned in connection to Tunes including a reunion of past hosts and hostesses. They will perform in the finale of each Tiger Tunes performance," Merryman said.
OSF has managed within the past 44 years of its existence to raise more than $1.5 million dollars in scholarship money.


A recreation of the Epidauros amphitheater in the Peloponnese in Greece. Epidauros is located in the municipality of Epidauros, part of the prefecture of Argolis.
This interactive application has been created for students of theater and drama at the University of Queensland in order to understand the theater space.


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September 2021 - BETWEEN THE PAGES: A New Look at Billy the Kid
By Sonja Dewing
Local author, Tamsin Silver, is breathing new life into the legend of Billy the Kid. Silver creatively has Billy with vampires, werewolves, and other touches of magical creatures. All based on her diligent historical research, Silver has developed a story that is pure historical fantasy.
Is that a genre? Well, it is now.
She shared how it all started. "I used to live in NYC. While I was there, I decided I wanted to write a short story for a weird west anthology. I asked myself, 'What do you know about people in the Wild West?' The only name that came to mind was Billy the Kid."
Looking back now, she laughs at the idea that she thought she knew ANYTHING about Billy. "I read the Wikipedia page on him and clicked on the name, John Tunstall… and that began a rabbit hole dive that I'm still in today," shared Silver. "It pulled me to visit Lincoln, New Mexico, enough times that I fell in love. I moved to Albuquerque in 2017, and it's one of the most beautiful places I've lived in my life."
What she has now is no short story. The Curse of Billy the Kid - Untold Legends Volume One is 313 pages of Wild West adventure. As her book jacket reads, "The story begins in 1878, with the death of John Tunstall, the Lincoln County War, the Regulators, and a young man finding out the hard way that things far more terrifying than outlaws roam the dusty trails of the Old West."
The first two books are out now, and book three should be out this winter. You can buy the books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Legends-2-book-series/dp/B08H28Y3R5 or from Tamsin Silver's website: https://www.tamsinsilver.com/. Check it out and have a rootin' tootin' frolic of fantasy read.


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Q: Setting up time series data in R: data imports nicely but setting up variables doesnt? I have problems with setting up multivariate time series data in R.
My data set looks good when I import it to R with command, and it includes date and some variables:
data = read.table("dataset.txt", header=TRUE)

When I try to get my variables out for VAR-estimations, I use following:
variable1   = ts(data$variable1, start = c(1999,2), frequency = 12)
variable2   = ts(data$variable2, start = c(1999,2), frequency = 12)

However, the object variable1 is different from data$variable1. Could someone help me with this?
My intention is to bind variables like
y = window(cbind(variable1, variable2), start=c(1999,3))

and then move on with VAR estimations, but I don't get this far as variables are not what they are supposed to be.
Edit: For example: data$variable1 gives the right values for variable1 but after ts(data$variable1)gives something that has nothing to do with my data
Sample of data:
            indpro_us   indpro_ea
1.2.1999    4,511755808 4,548599834
1.3.1999    4,513438595 4,561218298
1.4.1999    4,515985904 4,564348191
1.5.1999    4,523444813 4,564348191
1.6.1999    4,521834228 4,572646994
1.7.1999    4,52803965  4,578826211
1.8.1999    4,532080003 4,579852378
1.9.1999    4,528239464 4,584967479
1.10.1999   4,541301307 4,593097605
1.11.1999   4,54604313  4,597138014
1.12.1999   4,553642127 4,591071262
1.1.2000    4,553733723 4,59511985`

command:
indpro_us   = ts(data$indpro_us, start = c(1999, 2), frequency = 12)

"indpro_us" doesn't give me that data.

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Old CDs could be upcycled into new wearable biosensors
By Ben Coxworth
Although the process currently only works on gold CDs, other types may soon follow
Examples of biosensors made via the new process
As digital music files become increasingly popular, compact discs are likewise becoming obsolete. There may still be a use for some existing CDs, however, as the gold foil in them could be used in the production of wearable biosensors.
Although CDs are made mainly of polycarbonate, they do contain a thin layer of reflective foil. That foil is aluminum in most CDs, although gold is used for (debatably) better performance in aptly named gold compact discs.
Ordinarily, when gold CDs are discarded, that gold foil goes into the landfill along with the rest of the disc. Because thin layers of gold are also used in skin-adhered flexible biosensors, scientists at New York's Binghamton University wondered if they could salvage the gold from the CDs for that purpose.
Led by PhD student Matthew Brown and Asst. Prof. Ahyeon Koh, they developed a technique in which gold CDs were initially soaked in acetone for 90 seconds – this broke down the polycarbonate, loosening the bond between it and the foil. Next, a sheet of polyimide adhesive tape was applied to the foil, after which both it and the gold were peeled off the underlying polycarbonate.
Utilizing a commercially available Cricut fabric-cutting machine (typically used by crafters), both the gold foil and its tape substrate were then cut into flexible circuits that can be repeatedly applied to and removed from a person's skin. Combined with other electronics, these biosensors can be used to monitor electrical activity in the wearer's heart and muscles, plus they're capable of measuring lactose, glucose, pH and oxygen levels. All the data can be relayed to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
The whole recycling/fabrication process reportedly takes just 20 to 30 minutes, doesn't require expensive equipment, and costs approximately US$1.50 per sensor. And while acetone is used in the process, no toxic chemicals are released into the waste stream.
"We used gold CDs, and we want to explore silver-based CDs, which I believe are more common," said Brown. "We also want to look at if we can utilize laser engraving rather than using the fabric-based cutter to improve the upcycling speed even further."
The research is described in a paper that was recently published in the journal Nature Communications.
Source: Binghamton University
ScienceBinghamton UniversityBiosensorsUpcycling
Ben Coxworth
Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Ben Coxworth has been writing for New Atlas since 2009 and is presently Managing Editor for North America. An experienced freelance writer, he previously obtained an English BA from the University of Saskatchewan, then spent over 20 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Ben is particularly interested in scientific innovation, human-powered transportation, and the marine environment.
akarp July 27, 2022 11:09 AM
$1.50?! Way too expensive...


Employees must be able to understand written text to do a job. The Workplace Documents assessment measures skills that individuals use when they read real workplace documents and use that information to make job-related decisions and solve problems. The documents include messages, emails, letters, directions, signs, bulletins, policies, websites, contracts, and regulations.
There are five levels of difficulty. Level 3 is the least complex, and Level 7 is the most complex. The levels build on each other, each incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5. Examples are included with each level description.
Access a practice test to prepare for the Workplace Documents assessment.


View the full presentations from the Water Summit below.
View the full proceedings from the USGA Water Summit.
Veronica manages the WaterSense program in the Office of Wastewater Management at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to her current position, she served for several years as special assistant to the Director of the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water and also served as the team leader of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
The presentation will provide an overview of how the EPA, other federal agencies and businesses are looking at potential risks associated with water shortages and lack of access to clean and safe supplies of water. Veronica will describe how WaterSense is promoting more efficient use of water and how the golf industry might address this challenge above and beyond its current efforts.
Mary Ann is the President and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water in the United States and Canada. She has over 35 years of experience, having worked at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Water has emerged as a topic of constant discussion, but what is actually happening with water? Are we really in a water crisis? What are the issues facing local communities and by extension, golf course managers? This presentation will explore a few myths about water and make recommendations for positive action in the future.
Mark has been the golf course superintendent of Atlanta Athletic Club for 23 years. He is a past president of the GGCSA, current president of the Georgia State Golf Association Foundation, and a member of the Georgia State Golf Association Executive Committee.
When dealing with regulators, most industries tend to do the minimum to meet compliance issues and then attempt to stay under the radar. To handle legislative issues the public tends to protest or "Occupy Downtown." There are different and likely even better, ways to affect policy.
Regulators want help doing their jobs. Golf also has a public perception problem. In Georgia, we had to ask the hard question: "What can we do to help conserve water that proves we are good managers/stewards of the resource?" Change is difficult but the golf industry stepped up to prove the world wrong using a self-policing BMP program, stepping up to work with agencies on various committees and introducing educational pieces. The result is increased positive awareness and improved water conservation.
Greg has served as the Environmental Programs Director for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America since 2003. He works with golf industry stakeholders, scientists and environmental groups as an advocate of positive environmental progress for the golf industry. He is a frequent speaker, panelist and source to media, legislative and regulatory bodies.
How Much Water Does Golf Use and Where Does It Come From?
The Golf Course Environmental Profile conducted by the GCSAA is a project dedicated to collecting data from the United States on the property features, management practices and inputs associated with golf courses. This presentation will feature information on irrigation water use patterns, water sources, costs, conservation practices and irrigation system infrastructure. Future water use trends and recommendations will also be discussed. This project was funded through support from the Environmental Institute for Golf.
Doug has more than 24 years of professional experience relating to water management. As the Conservation Manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority in Las Vegas, he oversees one of the most comprehensive water conservation programs in the United States.
Las Vegas is home to some of the finest desert golf courses in the nation. A crippling 12-year drought on the Colorado River has challenged water supplies for this fast-growing city, requiring officials to make dramatic changes to water use policy. Since 2003, area golf courses have operated under a water budgeting policy that assures greater efficiency, while sustaining a high quality golf experience. Since the inception of drought, 30 golf courses have converted more than 40 million square feet (918 acres) of non-essential turfgrass to water-efficient landscape designs. Collectively, these conversions are saving more than 2.2 billion gallons of water annually.
Chris is located in Birmingham, Ala., and oversees the USGA's Course Consulting Service. He conducts visits in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee with the goal of helping superintendents develop the best management program possible for their location.
Maintenance Up The Middle: Great Golf and Water Conservation are not Mutually Exclusive.
The enjoyment of golf is shared by many and can last a lifetime. As social, environmental and economic realities shift, the way golf courses are maintained will advance. The changes in the perception and the use of water resources on golf courses can serve as a catalyst to promote maintenance up the middle which, in turn, will lead to a more enjoyable and affordable game.
Pat is the Director of the West Region, working in the Southern California office. He joined the Green Section staff in December 1991. His primary responsibility is sharing practical information on golf course maintenance issues to courses in California and Mexico through the Course Consulting Service.
This presentation provides practical examples of how golf courses in California implemented programs to reduce water use. Three courses are highlighted that took effective yet different approaches. Specific examples include turf reduction projects, conversion to lower water use grasses along with a voluntary reduction in water use, and effectively dealing with mandatory cut-backs through the LADWP Golf Water Task Force.
Ali, a regional advisor specializing in Turf, Soil and Water, joined the University of California Cooperative Extension in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1980. He has served as a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's Technical/Resource Advisory Committee, and is currently serving on the United States Golf Association's Turfgrass and Environmental Research Committee.
The most important issue facing the golf industry worldwide is water, or lack of it! Population increases and drought have resulted in golf courses successfully converting from potable to recycled water for irrigation. The golf industry has already overcome, through excellent educational outreach, the negative stereotype of irrigation with recycled water, and consequently, golf courses increasingly turn to the use of recycled water. The primary question has become not whether to switch to recycled water irrigation, or even how to manage irrigation with this new source, but how soon an individual course can access a recycled water source.
Mike has been Director of USGA Green Section Research since February 1990. He oversees the USGA's turfgrass and environmental research activities, including soliciting and evaluating research proposals, grant making and development of cooperative funding with government and commercial sources.
Almost 30 years ago, the USGA organized the Turfgrass and Environmental Research Committee with the primary purpose to develop minimal maintenance turfgrass cultivars that conserve water, as well as tolerate temperature extremes, salinity and pests. With the USGA providing more than $30 million in financial support of universities, new cultivars were introduced, water use efficiency was improved, and new irrigation technology was developed. More importantly, this program redirected university research to focus on water conservation, while improving the adaptation and management techniques of the turfgrasses used on golf courses.
Tim has been a golf course manager since 1976. He is currently the Director of Agronomy at The Old Collier Golf Club and Senior Agronomist and Vice President for Turf Dynamics, LLC.
Water quality and quantity are major challenges for golf courses in Florida. At Old Collier, we have taken the unique approach of converting to turfgrass that uses a water supply previously thought unsuitable for fine turf. However, the use of this water brings new challenges that must be overcome to make this a viable, long-term solution for the golf industry.
Brian joined the Green Section staff as an agronomist in 2008 and makes Course Consulting Service visits in Arizona, Nevada, California and New Mexico, working with Regional Director Pat Gross. Brian is a certified professional soil scientist and has worked extensively with golf courses facing challenging soil and water conditions.
This presentation highlights water conservation strategies used by turf managers in the southwestern United States. Practical examples include irrigation redesign and upgrading nozzle technology, modifying irrigation programming, improving soil properties, utilizing new soil moisture sensing technologies and converting to recycled water.
Henry Delozier is a Principal in Global Golf Advisors, an international consultancy serving the investment banking, real estate development and golf asset ownership and operations business segments.
Prior to forming Century Golf Partners, Jim Hinckley had a 32-year career with ClubCorp, Inc., serving the last seven years as president. In 2005, he acquired WMC, formed Century Golf Partners and, together with his partners, acquired two golf portfolios in the aggregate 40 golf courses and acquired the Arnold Palmer Golf Management brand.
From entitlements and permits to direct operating expenses, water influences the economic development and operations of golf facilities in several ways. Specifically, Jim and Henry will address the key financial indicators influenced by water and best management practices for facility development and operations. You will hear a brief forward-look at emerging trends related to the use and misuse of water in golf facilities.
Karen is the Director of Conservation at San Antonio Water System. Her department is responsible for working with customers to acquire one billion gallons of water each year through proactive conservation education and incentive programs.
Texas has experienced extreme weather conditions in recent years with drought restrictions present in some areas for three out of the last four years. In areas where drought management plans had never been used, 2011 caused them to be dusted off and given a strong reality check. This now presents the opportunity to have realistic discussions about how to manage and conserve water every year to minimize drought impacts and how to manage the extreme droughts we know may come. The challenge is to balance the need to secure water for health and human safety, the need to manage water costs, and the need to have economic security for industries that depend on water as part of their business. Thoughtful planning and proactive programs are needed and can avert many of the negative consequences of poor drought planning and implementation.
Dana joined The Toro Company in 1974 and has been a valuable resource in Product Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering and Manager of Advanced Engineering. In his current role as Managing Director of the Center for Advanced Turf Technology, Dana is responsible for leading a corporate research and development group working on the next generation of products and technologies, and how to apply them to the marketplace.
Using water efficiently is a tough problem. We are trying to replace a perfect irrigation system in natural rainfall with an artificial process. With limited supplies of water, we must be certain that we are using water where, when and how much is needed. Accomplishing this goal drives us to utilize science and technology. We need more control and feedback to aid people in making decisions that optimize performance and minimize inputs.
Bob began working at Pinehurst in 1982 as assistant superintendent of Course No. 4 and is now Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at Pinehurst.
In March 2010, Pinehurst embarked upon perhaps one of the boldest golf course restoration projects ever undertaken. The firm of Coore/Crenshaw was challenged with recovering or uncovering the aspects of Pinehurst No.2 that made it one of Donald Ross' greatest designs. After a great deal of research it became apparent that the majority of the changes to the course design and strategy could be attributed to, in one way or the other, the automation and expansion of the irrigation systems to support numerous acres of turf. The project resulted in a reducing the total acres of irrigated turf from 90 acres to 50. The total number of irrigation heads has been reduced from 1150 to 450. The "old school" center line irrigation in the fairways now determines the strategic lines of the course. The turf quality and resiliency is far more predictable the closer you are to the center of the otherwise expansive fairway lines.
Bill Love | President | WR Love Inc.
Bill is the President of the firm WR Love Inc. offering land planning and golf course design, as well as principal of the firm Love & Dodson LLC providing sustainability planning and consulting services.
How can golf courses be more sustainably designed to use less water? This presentation includes an examination of the issues impacting golf course design and the management of water resources. Water conservation on golf courses begins by addressing the issues of resource management and conservation throughout the design process for new golf courses and the renovation of existing facilities.
Rick has been designing courses with his firm, Robbins & Associates International, since 1991.
Rick will present information about the relationship between golf course development and water use in China. This is a subject that has many implications for Chinese social and political culture. Water use and water quality as affected by golf development in the past and some ideas for improving this relationship in the future will be discussed.


Camper On The Road Near Border Between Spain And France. Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Image 8840064.
Stock Photo - Camper on the road near border between Spain and France.
Camper on the road near border between Spain and France.


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package com.jvm_bloggers.frontend.public_area.rss;

import com.jvm_bloggers.frontend.public_area.AbstractFrontendPage;
import com.jvm_bloggers.frontend.public_area.HomePage;

import org.apache.wicket.markup.html.link.ExternalLink;
import org.apache.wicket.request.Url;
import org.apache.wicket.request.cycle.RequestCycle;
import org.wicketstuff.annotation.mount.MountPath;

import java.util.Arrays;

import static com.jvm_bloggers.core.rss.BlogPostsController.ENTRIES_RSS_FEED;
import static com.jvm_bloggers.core.rss.BlogPostsController.ISSUES_RSS_FEED;

@MountPath("rss")
public class RssInformationPage extends AbstractFrontendPage {
    private static final String FEED_URL_PATTERN = "%s%s";

    private final String feedUrl;

    public RssInformationPage() {
        feedUrl = String.format(FEED_URL_PATTERN, getRootUrl(), ENTRIES_RSS_FEED);
        String issuesFeedUrl = String.format(FEED_URL_PATTERN, getRootUrl(), ISSUES_RSS_FEED);

        add(new ExternalLink("rss_feed_url", feedUrl, feedUrl));
        add(new ExternalLink("issues_feed_url", issuesFeedUrl, issuesFeedUrl));

        Arrays.stream(FeedParameter.values())
            .map(this::getExternalLink)
            .forEach(this::add);
    }

    @Override
    protected String getPageTitle() {
        return "Kanały RSS - informacje";
    }

    private String getRootUrl() {
        return RequestCycle.get().getUrlRenderer().renderFullUrl(
            Url.parse(urlFor(HomePage.class, null).toString()));
    }

    private String getAbsoluteUrl(String parameter) {
        return String.format(FEED_URL_PATTERN, feedUrl, parameter);
    }

    private ExternalLink getExternalLink(FeedParameter feedParameter) {
        String url = getAbsoluteUrl(feedParameter.getParameterExample());
        return new ExternalLink(feedParameter.getComponentId(), url, url);
    }

    private enum FeedParameter {
        XML("rss_feed_xml", ".xml"),
        JSON("rss_feed_json", ".json"),
        LIMIT("rss_feed_limit", "?limit=10"),
        EXCLUDE_AUTHORS("rss_feed_exclude", "?excludedAuthors=Tomasz Dziurko,Adam Warski"),
        COMPLEX("rss_feed_complex", ".json?limit=2&excludedAuthors=Tomasz Dziurko");

        private final String componentId;
        private final String parameterExample;

        FeedParameter(String componentId, String parameterExample) {
            this.componentId = componentId;
            this.parameterExample = parameterExample;
        }

        String getComponentId() {
            return componentId;
        }

        String getParameterExample() {
            return parameterExample;
        }
    }
}

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In the Old Testament, the terms 'am and goy are used to denote «a people». In the Hebrew Bible, each term is given a quite concrete meaning, the former denoting God's chosen people of Israel, the latter in its plural form goyim the Gentiles. In the Greek Bible (Septuagint), the first term was rendered by the term laos(people) or demos (a nation as a political entity), while the second by the term ethnos (nation, in plural ethne, meaning «heathens»).