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Advanced Apprenticeship
Supporting the Delivery of PE & School Sport
(Online & Face-to-Face)
The Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport is designed to provide a vocational pathway into the provision of Children's Physical Activity and School Sport delivery and development.
Those who complete this Advanced Apprenticeship will be suitably qualified with the knowledge, understanding and competency to deliver, plan, organise and assess the learning of children in a range of environments including the community and schools.
It's particularly useful if your apprentices have been former recipients of activity leadership or coaching qualifications and are looking to progress to a physical activity or school sport role.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF)
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2
Functional Skills Qualification in Maths at Level 2
Prior to REGISTRATION you are required to:
be at least 16 years of age to attend the programme of training
hold a Level 2 physical education or sport related qualification, examples include:
the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport
GCSE in Physical Education (Grades A-C)
a Level 2 National Governing Body of Sport coaching qualification
a Level 2 BTEC in Sport
a Level 2 qualification in sports/activity leadership or
a 1st4sport recognised equivalent
be able to communicate effectively in English1 (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
There are no additional pre-requisites to certification other than successful completion of the required assessments.
The 1st4sport Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport prepares you for employment in a school sport setting and provides opportunities for you to work as a physical education and school sport professional.
This could include roles such as a Senior Children's Activity Professional, a School Sport Volunteer, a School Sports Coach (when held in conjunction with one (or more) sports coaching qualifications) or a School Sports Leader.
The qualification can help you become a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Five of the units you will achieve form part of the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools and cover the underpinning knowledge and understanding for those working directly with children or young people in schools.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in PE & School Sport
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of PE & School Sport
Advanced Apprenticeship in Supporting the Delivery of PE & School Sport
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Warning: this is going to be a rave. This book is fantastic! It's different, fun, witty, and every single character is wonderful.
Greta Helsing is a doctor to a…um…special clientele. She treats banshees, ghouls, vampires, and other supernatural beings (she even helps a mummy regain the ability to lurch!). She also manages to get caught up in a rash of murders being committed by a very odd cult. Greta, and some unique friends, have to stop the murders before it's too late.
I love that this book takes place in modern times, and not Victorian. It's a great blend of adventure and plot development. I like all the characters, but Fass is my favorite. He's so sweet, despite being a bit of hellish being.
I loved Strange Practice so much that I picked up the sequel, Dreadful Company, before even finishing the first, so that I could dive right into the next installment as soon as I finished it. Read this book. READ IT!
Great to see this book hit the mark 🙂 I have been meaning to read this myself… really made me chuckle that a mummy had issues with lurching! Brilliant!
A doctor treating mythical creatures, how interesting does that sound? Thanks for the review.


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TUS in Alberta
The Alberta Studies
The Understanding Traditional Use Studies: Aboriginal Knowledge and Traditions Website is made possible through a partnership between the Heritage Community Foundation, Alberta Aboriginal Relations, Government of Alberta, and Traditional Use Studies communities. The website is part of the Alberta Online Encyclopedia - www.albertasource.ca.
The website explains the TUS process and showcases materials from existing Studies with the permission of participating Aboriginal communities. The Website makes the TUS process and findings accessible to Aboriginal Peoples and the general public for the purposes of formal education and public engagement.
Heritage Community Foundation
The Heritage Community Foundation is a charitable Trust (Charitable Number: 87082 2541 RR0001) committed to connecting people with heritage. The Foundation developed and maintains the Alberta Online Encyclopedia - www.albertasource.ca.
The Foundation has received recognition for its state-of-the-art programs involving new technology and experiential learning and works with public and private-sector partners. Its primary areas of interest based on its charitable objects are: Educational Resource Creation, Research, Digital Technology and Experiential Learning. All programs link people with place, stories, objects, landscapes, traditions-all of those aspects that define us as individuals and communities.
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Biggest gathering of Denver area Pilots in a couple of years.
Paul Meyer Paul Crazy Ivan Marek Dan Robert Kitilla His son Mark Bennet Some spectators and maybe one or two who's names I cannot recall.
Plus that's not all…Wait there is MORE. Three flights of Scoop Divers.
I should have expected some weirdness when the temp dropped from 57 in Denver to 45 at Vance Brand. there were light winds from the North at 3:00. The first flight was ok …a little bumpy but ok.
nothing was crossed …just friction locked.
Max climb was 170 ft / min. I noticed that several of the guys were setting down so I did too. The landing was a bit hard. I killed the motor to0 soon or late and swung under the wing. No damage just didn't look good. If I'm going to come in dead stick I should decide sooner than 10 feet.
Second Flight was a real pucker. After I set-up, the wind shifted. Rather than re-set I waited and launched when the cycle came around to me. The wing came up much better without the "A" Assists. This time I climbed at 180ft/min When I got to 1200 feet it started to get bumpy and I was climbing at 300ft/min! Even at idle I was still climbing over 100ft/min.
What a ride! The wing was alternately surging and falling back and a couple of times I found myself in a hard bank and starting to get weightless. It was one of those times that you can feel the wind shifting by the way it feels on your face. I was no longer flying in a stable mass of air..It was a good thing that I didn't have the full height of pad behind me because the extra visibility came in handy to be able to watch the wing. There were several forward surges and while I never saw the trailing edge …it was hairy enough. I think that I was perhaps a little timid on the brakes because I couldn't feel the wing and the forces working on it. I was contemplating Big Ears when I finally started to descend. I think I was in the worst of it for 3 or 4 minutes and I made the mistake of turning back into it again before I figured out that it was the west end of the box that was being pulled into the clouds…..NO FUN!
The good news is that the landing was better, I left the motor running and came in at idle.
I've found a better position to hold the throttle but it is still hard get fine control of the RPM's. I look forward to using an FB throttle again!
The next time I see lenticular clouds I'm going to think twice. The didn't seem to be moving but were hanging there sucking up the warmth.
Looking at the profile I was just getting into the nasty stuff when I decided to land on the first flight. It's probably why I took one look at everybody landing and decided to do the same. The guys that stayed below 300 feet had very little turbulence but there were high winds aloft and the clouds were sucking the warm air from below…Big time…Maybe it was a clue when it got warm about 4:20. (from 45 to 50 plus in about 10 minutes. Be Aware when the temp is fluctuating…And watch out when there are lenticular clouds and signs of high winds aloft !
Later on the ground we stood around and it was so obvious to all of us, that it was ugly at altitude.
1. Watch out when the temp is bouncing around especially if there are lenticular clouds.
2. To Hell with A Assists!
4. Don't kill the motor at low altitude just to have the prop stopped when you land… come in under power and grease it.


Not long before this, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself was seen weeping at the tomb of Lazarus. And later in the week, prior to His arrest, He is weeping in the garden of Gethsemane. The author of Hebrews writes about that moment, saying that during the days of Jesus' life on earth, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries to one who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission.
At the time of the arrest of Christ, Peter weeps because of his three-fold denial. As Jesus is being led out to Golgotha, where He's to be crucified, the women are weeping, and Jesus speaks to them to tell them not to weep for Him, but rather for themselves and for their children. And then, finally, at the climax of this great week there in the garden, Mary Magdalene is found weeping, and Jesus appears to her in order to transform her deep grief into an eternal joy.
That's where the tears lead, after all. We live in a world that is filled with tears. Christianity particularly recognizes that. It's a world of sin, death, misery, suffering, oppression, and many other things that bring sorrow into our lives and tears to our eyes; but Jesus is the one who is able to heal those ills and bring transformation. And it's to Jesus that I want to point you today.
It says in the Old Testament that there is a time to weep. That is true. But it also says—and here is the text I leave with you—"Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." Are you weeping now? Have you lost a loved one? Or perhaps someone who is close to you may be destroying himself or herself through sin and rebellion. You may have lost a job. Your position at work or in your home may be impossible. There are many causes of grief, but Jesus is able to overcome the grief, heal the ills, and bring rejoicing.
What a place we begin: Jesus' coming into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It's a joyful occasion. The people who had followed Him during the three years of his ministry hear that he's coming, and they come out of the city to greet Him. He's entering upon a donkey, and they begin to cry out praises from the Old Testament, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord." The disciples are happy. This is the closest thing to a celebration that the disciples have experienced during the three-year ministry.
Most of the ministry was characterized by hard times. There were misunderstandings and all sorts of problems. There was hostility and danger. Even coming up to Jerusalem on this occasion was a time of danger for them. But here at last, it seems that their dream for Jesus is being fulfilled. They want Him to be a king, and now Jesus, the King, is entering into Zion. It might even be—I'm sure they were thinking this—that He's going to ascend the throne of David and bring back the times of refreshing and renewal that were prophesied so vigorously in the Old Testament.
Yet, as the procession makes its way over the ridge of rock, which enables them for the very first time to look down upon the city of Jerusalem, the Master slows the pace of the animal. The disciples, recognizing that something has happened, turn away from the city, upon which they've been looking on the crowds, and they look to Jesus. And instead of seeing on His face the smiles of satisfaction and anticipation that they had hoped to find there, they discovered that He's crying. Tears are running down their Master's face, and He's crying for the city.
Look up the passages that speak of Jesus' weeping. What is the setting for each occasion, and what does it reveal about Jesus?
Review the number of times crying is observed during the last week of Jesus' earthly ministry before his arrest. What causes the weeping in each case?
Reflection: What circumstances in your life have brought you to tears? How did Jesus help you in your great anguish?
Application: If you are going through troubling times now, and it feels as if the Lord is far away, keep trusting and asking him for strength, healing, and help.


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Changing Ourselves: Theological Reflection for All Ages
Immigration justice work is complex. We Unitarian Universalists sometimes think that we have the solutions to complex problems, that we know how to make things right. But our belief in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning implies that there is always more we can learn and additional layers of meaning to uncover. Can we find a multigenerational approach to justice work that focuses not just on solutions to complex problems, but also gives us opportunities to reflect on, and be affected by, the work we do? As we do justice work in our congregations, we need to help one another keep open hearts and be willing to be changed by what we learn, what we see, and what we experience.
It's not sufficient to study the facts of the issue. Facts engage our minds, but that's only a part of the picture. It's not sufficient to tell the stories of those who come to this country and then struggle with the language, underemployment, access to housing and education for their children, prejudice. Stories engage our emotions, but that's only part of the picture. In our congregations, we must engage in theological reflection to engage our hearts.
Are children and youth capable of doing theological reflection? I think so. In 2003, the Institute for American Values published a report by the Commission on Children at Risk. The report said: "… a less definitive but still significant body of evidence suggests that we are hardwired for meaning, born with a built-in capacity and drive to search for purpose and reflect on life's ultimate ends." The report suggested that an answer to this crisis of children at risk might be found in "authoritative communities…groups of people who are committed to one another over time and who model and pass on at least part of what it means to be a good person and live a good life." Our churches and families can be authoritative communities, offering people of all ages opportunities to reflect together on issues of meaning and purpose, including immigration justice. (more…)
Reflection, Your Recipes


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Q: Codeigniter/xml-rpc - How to customise the XML request format? I am new to Codeigniter, but I have been googling since the last 3 days but no chance.
Here is what the distant server is supposed to receive
Header content
(
    [0] => Content-type: text/xml
    [1] => Content-length: XXX
    [2] => User-Agent: XXXXX/4.1/1.0
    [3] => Authorization: Basic base64_encode("login:password");
)
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 <methodName>UpdateBalanceAndDate</methodName>
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      <name>originHostName</name>
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       <string>XXXX</string>
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$this->load->library('xmlrpc');

$this->xmlrpc->server('server_ip_adress', 80);
$this->xmlrpc->method('UpdateBalanceAndDate');

$request = array('My Photoblog', 'http://www.my-site.com/photoblog/');
$request = array(
        array(
                array(
                        'originNodeType' => 'EXT',
                        'originHostName'=>'XXXX',
                        'originTransactionID'=>'XXXXXX',
                        'originTimeStamp'=>'XXXXXXX',
                        'transactionCurrency'=>'XOF',
                        'adjustmentAmountRelative'=>'XXXXX',
                        'transactionCode'=>'11',
                        'transactionType'=>'XXXX'
                ),
                'struct'
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);

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if ( ! $this->xmlrpc->send_request())
{
        echo $this->xmlrpc->display_error();
}

Something is going wrong but I don't receive any error message from the server, I am checking the followings.

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*I need to customise the XML format of the request by adding a header
to the default XML format. Is this possible in Codeigniter? How?

*Is there any function in Codeigniter (or generally in PHP) which
allows me to check the XML request before sending to the server?
(Something like var_dump() or print_r() ).

Thanks

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Ashley Howland and her lab. Photo courtesy of Ashley Howland.
Me: What inspired you to start writing?
Ashley: I have always loved telling stories, so writing was just something I enjoyed. It took me a while to let other people read my work. Now I love hearing what people (especially kids) think of my books. Writing is my release, it's my passion outside of my family and work. Although my kids love my stories and they certainly inspire a lot of them. They even help! Of course their idea of help can be to fill me with more ideas than I have time for. Still I will never run out of material with them around!
Me: Tell me a little bit about yourself, in brief.
Ashley: I am a mum, who works as the Curriculum Manager for Labs 'n Life. We work with at risk youth to train Labrador Retrievers as companion dogs for children on the Autism spectrum So basically I work with kids and dogs. Yes, I am crazy. It's a fun job and certainly helps with my writing. My two dogs, Obi and Stitch work with me and they have given these young people such a sense of self worth. It is amazing.
Ashley: My latest book is The Homework Goblin. It's a short chapter book for young readers. Before I worked for Labs 'n Life I was a primary school teacher. I used to love hearing the excuses for not doing homework. Sometimes I would even help my students make up a few. So I wrote The Homework Goblin!
Me: What inspired you to name a book about your one dog and a blog after another?
Ashley: I guess I had to share it around. Obi was my first Lab and the book (Obi the Super Puppy and the Mystery of the Red Mist) came from all the crazy things he did as a pup. This was written before I had Stitch (published after, which is why Stitch is in my author photo). When I decided to start a blog for interviews and reviews Stitch Says just came to mind. Both dogs will appear in other stories. It might sound funny, but I love sharing them with other people and now they can live on in my books and on my blogs!
Me: Tell me more about Labs and Life.
Ashley: Labs 'n Life is a not for profit organization. We basically want to give young people a chance to do something for someone else. So they train our dogs (Labradors) as companion dogs for children on the autism spectrum. The young people learn a lot about dogs, dog training and of course themselves during the course. Its lots of fun and every day we see young people and their dogs do amazing things.
Me: How did you get involved with them?
Ashley: Funnily enough I got involved by playing volleyball. My senior manager was a coach and I used to play and referee. She also bred Labradors. So we started talking. Sue organized me getting Obi (I can never thank her enough for that one!), later she bred Stitch! We were both teaching and really wanted to do something for the young people that really don't engage in schools. Sue came up with the concept and it has grown from there. I have been lucky enough to be a part of Labs 'n Life since the start!
Me: What is your favorite animal?
Ashley: Well the Labrador of course. Still there are others I like. My girls always take me to see the otters at the zoo, they are lots of fun. We also enjoy watching the giraffes, monkeys and big cats. Actually we just love going to the zoo! I love animals, they are always fun to watch and interact with!
Ashley: Thank you for this opportunity. As I have become more involved with social media to promote my writing and books I have found some fantastic authors. It's great to be able to help each other out and it's also a lot of fun!
Thank you Ashley for talking with me! I wish you the best of success with your new book! For those of you reading this, be sure to check out her other books on Amazon as well as her website. Ashley's site has links to her review blog, "Stitch Says," her books and other social media. Be sure to check out my review of Ashley's new book, on my other page!
Author Vickianne Caswell interviews other children's authors.


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Can a penny save you from an OWI arrest?
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Dec 1, 2022 | OWI
If you have lived in Michigan for any time at all, you probably know just how seriously the state takes drunk driving. Indeed, following a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, you might pay a substantial fine and even spend some time behind bars. You...
Does Michigan have an open container law?
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jul 1, 2022 | OWI
If you are like many residents of Michigan, you love to spend long summer days with your friends at a lake, campground or fair. These places are optimal settings for enjoying beer, wine or spirits. If you intend to transport alcohol in your vehicle, though, you must...
What are implied consent laws?
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Oct 27, 2021 | Criminal Law, OWI
When an officer asks for you to take a DUI test such as a breath analysis test, you may feel like it is within your rights to refuse to take it. However, doing so can actually come with some severe consequences, all due to implied consent laws. What is an implied...
Johnny Damon and wife arrested for DUI and related charges
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Mar 4, 2021 | Criminal Law, OWI
Baseball player Johnny Damon had a long a storied career, notably winning the World Series with both the Red Sox and Yankees. He was known as a nice guy and a good teammate, so it comes as a surprise that Damon and his wife face criminal charges related to a stop in...
OUIs: Drugs and alcohol have to be handled differently
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Nov 5, 2020 | OWI
It's possible to be arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence if you're using drugs or have taken prescriptions. You can also face charges for driving under the influence of alcohol. The authorities have tests that can be performed to identify alcohol...
Can I refuse a roadside breath test? What about a chemical test?
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Nov 4, 2020 | Criminal Law, OWI
A breath test feels like an automatic part of any late-night traffic stop. Law enforcement officers are quick to reach for these portable devices as they request a breath test from a driver. In this situation, you might feel pressured – like you have to say yes. Is...
How often are people arrested in Michigan for drunk driving?
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Sep 18, 2020 | OWI
"I'm responsible and make good choices." "What are the odds I'll get pulled over?" "It won't happen to me." That is the mindset many people have regarding drunk- or drugged-driving arrests. In reality, the number of operating while intoxicated (OWI) cases the courts...
New Michigan drug-testing law targets drivers
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Aug 13, 2020 | OWI
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be a common offense, but that doesn't mean that the criminal justice system treats conviction lightly. Those convicted may face more harsh punishment than they may have expected, as law enforcement believes in using...
Breathalyzer techs accused of falsifying records
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jun 24, 2020 | OWI
Law enforcement relies on different methods for detection of the presence of alcohol in a suspect's system. One tool is a Breathalyzer, which measure the amount of alcohol in a person's system based on breath the individual blows into it. It is imperative that these...
Getting a restricted license after a High BAC offense
On Behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Apr 2, 2020 | OWI
A conviction of operating while intoxicated (OWI) has serious repercussions. A High BAC conviction, however, can be even more disruptive. Used when a driver is accused of operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.17 or higher, a High BAC charge can result in up to 180 days...


Two Brazilians have been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
The culprits Dias Dos Santos Marcia Cristina , 36, and Lima Pereira Erick Diego, 20, were found to be in possession of over 23kg of cocaine. While Santos had 9.4 kg in her bag, Lima Pereira was found with 14.465kg in his. The drug smuggling duo, who traveled from São Paulo, claimed to be tourists.
Mitchell Ofoyeju, spokesperson for NDLEA, said in a statement that the drugs were carefully hidden in food cans inside their luggage. The cocaine has an estimated street value of N310 million.
Mr. Ofoyeju said that it was the first the NDLEA arrested Brazilians with cocaine at the Lagos airport. However, he explained that the Nigeria-Brazil cocaine trafficking route has gained notoriety over the years.
The cocaine was concealed inside tin food cans "The tins were factory-sealed such that officers had to cut them open to discover the concealed drugs. Several canned drugs had been uncovered at the Lagos airport in the past," Mr. Ofoyeju said.
"Now why do they have that smile on their faces? They actually think Nigerian Prison is cool!"


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Inobe Releases Lyfe Into The World
October 20, 2009 /in Album Release, ECJ's Featured Posts, Music, News By Genre, Soul/Neo Soul, Video /by BB8Finn
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Inobe just let her fans know that she has released a new album titled "Lyfe". This was a surprise to me, but a very pleasant surprise. The album is 14 songs, and is her third album. It's a great deal at $7.95 at CDBaby, but it's not available anywhere else that I have seen. Now this album isn't all brand new content. It's more like a greatest hits with some new songs added. Her last two albums "I Am Inobe" was released in 2003, and "Spiritual Soul" was released in 2006. I did a little Artist Spotlight on her when I first started blogging. I hope to have a review posted in a few days. You can review the album at CDBaby or download some of the songs for free at Reverbnation. There you can download "Come Home" and "Bittersweet". Keep checking Reverbnation since Inobe will be releasing a free song each week in November for her fans. Also, she has a new website and updated design, so check that out also.
She also did a video from the single "Come Home", to celebrate the women and men who are serving our country overseas. She has performed several USO tours for US troops around the world. It's a very touching song that really helps you understand the thoughts of the families, whose sons and daughters are overseas.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=him2ZGvPk10
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Random News Update 10/19/09 Joss Stone's Colour Me Free is Released


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Two Michigan State University researchers and a university communicator have been named Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This national recognition is awarded to individuals for their efforts to advance science or its applications.
"These individuals are leaders in their respective fields and representative of the outstanding quality of work being done at MSU," said Stephen Hsu, vice president for Research and Graduate Studies. "Their creation and dissemination of new knowledge is having an important impact on society today, and for years to come."
Federica Brandizzi, MSU Foundation Professor in the College of Natural Science: For distinguished contributions to the field of plant cell biology, particularly for the characterization of the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus, organelles pivotal to food production in plant cells.
Remco Zegers, associate director for experimental nuclear physics in the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory: For distinguished contributions to the fields of nuclear science and nuclear astrophysics, particularly for determination of weak interaction rates inferred from heavy-ion collisions.
Sue Nichols, strategic communicator in the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability: For distinguished contributions to science communication across disciplines and across the globe, particularly for groundbreaking work to integrate communication practices with research endeavors.
AAAS named 416 new fellows and will honor them on Feb. 16 during the 2019 AAAS annual meeting in Washington, DC. For a complete list of MSU AAAS Fellows, visit http://research.msu.edu/american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science/.
Federica Brandizzi, MSU plant biologist. Photo by Kurt Stepnitz.
Sue Nichols, strategic communicator in the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability.
Remco Zegers, associate director for experimental nuclear physics in the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.
Angela Wilson elected chair-elect of AAAS chemistry sectionJan 10, 2019Angela Wilson, John A. . . .Early Career Award honors MSU professorApr 24, 2018April Baker-Bell, assistant professor in MSU's Department of. . .Associate professor named AAAS FellowNov 21, 2017John Besley, associate professor in the Department of Advertising and. . .MSU BEACON research fellow receives AAAS Science & Technology Policy FellowshipJun 08, 2017Michigan State University BEACON research fellow Wendy Smythe has been. . .Two MSU scientists honored as AAAS FellowsNov 21, 2016Two MSU scientists have been named AAAS Fellows by the American. . .


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Knicks and Nets Both Find Themselves in the Eastern Conference Mix
By Ryan Knuppel | May 07, 2021, 7:39pm
It has been a great year of NBA basketball for the two teams in New York, and it should lead to an exciting run in the NBA Playoffs. The Eastern Conference should be extremely competitive this postseason, and there are a number of teams worthy of winning the title.
The Brooklyn Nets are the big betting favorites to win the Eastern Conference, but the New York Knicks are in the mix as well. If the current standings hold true, then these teams wouldn't meet up until the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Nets are listed at -110 to win the Eastern Conference, and these odds have shortened considerably in recent weeks. Milwaukee (+330) and Philadelphia (+390) are the two biggest challengers to Brooklyn, and both teams have what it takes to win the East as well.
New York is currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, but they have just the 7th best odds to win the conference title at +4200. The Knicks continue to prove doubters wrong this season, and they will have to do it again in the playoffs.
NBA Title Odds
Who Wins the West?
Player Awards Appear Set
Brooklyn is actually the new betting favorite to win the NBA Championship now as well, surpassing the two teams from Los Angeles that were preseason betting favorites. The Nets have odds set at +200, and those odds could improve as the season moves along.
The Lakers are next on the list at +440, and the LA Clippers come in third at +600. Both of these teams have a pair of All-Stars on the roster, but they don't have a "Big Three" as the Nets do.
The New York Knicks are huge underdogs to win the NBA Championship at +13000.
If either the Knicks or Nets are going to win the NBA Championship this season, then they will have to beat a team from the Western Conference at some point. The West is considered a much stronger league, and there are some great teams at the top of the standings.
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, but they are the favorites to win the West at +210. The LA Clippers are right behind their rivals at +240, but this is no longer considered a two-team race.
The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz will likely be the top-two seeds when the playoffs begin, and they have odds of +650 and +350, respectively.
Betting on individual player awards is also popular when it comes to the NBA, and there has been plenty of action on those markets as well. The betting will likely slow down for the rest of the season as it appears that it is pretty clear as to which players win those awards.
The rise of the New York Knicks can be attributed to the great play of Julius Randle, and he will likely get rewarded for his efforts. Randle is listed at -4500 to win the Most Improved Player Award, an honor that he deserves to have.
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I've been a lifelong sports fan with a real interest in NFL, NBA and MLB. New York has a special place in my heart as I've always admired the Knicks and Yankees franchises and how they are "larger than life". I will be covering anything and everything NY sports betting related and look forward to contributing here on NYBettingReport.com!


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Q: Disable the second input field if the first input field is filled else if the second input field is filled disable the first field There are three fields:
1.video URL
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If the user is typing in video Url I want to disable the JPath and if the user is typing in JPath video URL should be disabled and whenever the JPath is enabled the Prefix should be enabled. How to implement this in react?

A: What have you tried? Do you have any code yet? You could use variables in the state property of a component and check these variables to enable/disable fields. Whenever you use this.setState() to change one of these variables the component is re-rendered and will update the display.


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This is the first year I've ever been to a haunted house and I have to say, this was the perfect one! We went to all three haunted houses and there was something for everyone in my group. All different kinds of scary stuff. It was so cool seeing the amount of work that went into it! Extremely impressive, top to bottom!!! I can't wait to come back next year and see what they have!
Big variety! Extremely well put together! Lots of fun!


After Kevin Prince threw three straight Interceptions against Texas, fans wrote him off and declared Richard Brehaut the team's only hope at Quarterback. But on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, Brehaut got seriously injured, and watched on crutches from the sidelines as Prince made a lot of haters eat some crow. Prince made the most of his sudden and unexpected opportunity, hitting long passes, short passes, do-or-die passes, and, or course making several big runs to guide the Bruins to a big win in a must-win situation.
Prince wasn't perfect, overthrowing a couple of balls that both would have been TD's and underthrowing Nelson Rosario in the end zone which resulted in an Interception right before Halftime. But overall, Prince outperformed ALL expectations, especially with his clutch plays in the 4th Quarter.
Washington State, who is Nationally-ranked in Offensive production this season, had no trouble moving the ball on the decimated Bruin Defense. Quarterback Marshall Lobbestael dissected a Defensive backfield that was missing Tony Dye, Sheldon Price, and Alex Mascarenas, and the Cougars also piled up yards on the ground, despite the best efforts of of Sean Westgate, who was playing with a broken hand. But the Bruins stiffened in the red zone, with Dalton Hilliard, Eric Kendricks, and especially Aaron Hester making big plays to keep the Cougars at bay. WSU had to settle for Field Goals the first three times they threatened, so despite the Bruin struggles, including several stupid personal foul penalties, UCLA trailed only 9-7 at the Half. It was 6-0 when Brehaut went down, and Prince promptly drove the team (via one bomb to Nelson Rosario) to a TD and a 7-6 lead. But WSU kicked another FG, followed up by the end-of-half INT by Prince).
The Bruins took the lead back in the 3rd, on Derrick Coleman's 2nd short TD run, but WSU answered to make it 16-14. They scored early in the 4th and were about to make it a two-possession game, but Owa blocked the PAT, keeping it 22-14. Helped greatly by the stellar running of Jonathan Franklin, Prince got the Bruins back in the end zone, with a nifty pass while on the move to Josh Smith, but the 2-pt conversion failed, leaving the Bruins down by 2. WSU moved down the field again, but couldn't punch it in, settling once again for 3, to make it 25-20 with 5:49 left.
Prince then threw a long pass down the middle that Rosario grabbed WITH ONE HAND, and then Prince polished off the drive by hitting Shaquelle Evans on a quick slant over the middle. Prince then lobbed one up to Rosario for the 2-pt try, putting the Bruins up by 3 with 3:26 left. Washington State was a sure thing to get in Field Goal range to force Ovetime, until Andrew Abbott lunged in front of an errant Lobbestael toss. Abbott, who had JUST MISSED on two other near Interceptions, both in the end zone, held on to this one, to put the Bruins in the driver's seat with about 2 minutes to go. But WSU still had three time outs, so the game was far from over. Of course, that didn't stop tons of Bruin "fans" from heading to the exits. But the Bruins needed one more 1st Down to ice it. So they ran and ran again, to force WSU to use two time outs, but UCLA did not move the chains. Then on 3rd and 4, there was a controversial false start, making it 3rd and about 9, with about a minute left. Conventional wisdom, and typical SAFE Bruin thinking, would lead you to believe that they would still try to run the ball, at least forcing the Cougars to use their last time out before taking possession of the ball (after a punt). But shockingly, Neuheisel allowed Prince to put the ball in the air, and Kevin came through, firing a bullet to Josh Smith just beyond the marker. Smith was pounded, but held on to the ball at the sidelines, and that killed the Cougs. FINALLY – The Bruins were playing to win instead of "playing not to lose." And it paid off.
UCLA is now 3-3, and with Arizona losing to Oregon State, whom UCLA already beat, and with Colorado losing badly to Stanford, that's at least two more games that the Bruins will have a reasonable chance of winning. So… Just like Prince's demise was greatly exaggerated, I may have buried Neuheisel before rigor mortis had truly set in. He is now (BASICALLY) one upset away from salvaging a Bowl appearance out of this season, and returning next year for another crack at respectability. But who woulda thought two days ago that Kevin Prince would have been his savior??
Below are 35 captioned photos from the game and the pre-game festivities. Click on them to enlarge them. For a change, the bulk of the game photos are in chronological order, so you can sort of follow the flow of the action. But the REAL action starts when the game pics end, and the Cheerleader shots begin. Please enjoy, and SAVOR the victory, and come back soon, as I will be posting MANY MORE Spirit Squad pics very soon.
"PRINCE-ABLE OF THE THING" was published on October 9th, 2011 and is listed in Blue & Gold News, UCLA/usc/Cheerleader Photos, UCLA/usc/Sports Photos.
Amazing that the Bruins have a shot at a bowl.
(If he learns to catch, they'd have a greater chance to get there, of course).
Great shots as usual with the alumni band!


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Remember AOL Keywords?
by Ron Stauffer | Jun 29, 2010 | Technology | 14 comments
How many of you remember watching TV about a decade ago, and seeing commercials for large, well-known companies (and I mean really large ones—say, for example, Proctor & Gamble) and hearing "visit us on the world wide web at www.tidedetergent.com, or type in AOL Keyword: 'laundry'"?
I was thinking about this the other day… AOL was way ahead of the curve on this. They were so far ahead of the curve that it didn't catch on. I know some people just slightly younger than me might say "AOL? Who's that?" But the fact is, AOL was really a cutting-edge company in the dot-com era. I suppose in one sense, you can't even call them a dot-com company, cause they provided the framework for the dot-coms without really being one themselves. (Plus they're still around!) In a way, they actually ushered in the internet age, and survived. Funny thought.
But here's what I've been thinking about… keywords were an idea so brilliant, we just accept them as a fact of life today. But at the time, AOL was the only one even thinking like that. I never knew what their policy was on how they assigned different keywords to different companies [does anyone know? was it auction-style? or just first-come-first-serve?], but I do know that they were attempting to make our online search efforts easier by coming up with simple, streamlined, logical one or two-word keywords that we could type into a special box in the AOL browser and, Voila! We would end up at exactly the most logical website for that type of word.
The idea is pretty simple. I really don't know why this didn't take off for AOL, especially because they seemed to abandon it, and Google showed up a few years later and took the concept and ran with it and it became a huge success. It was like some sort of proto-AdWords. Perhaps it's because:
A) AOL didn't know what they had on their hands
B) it was at such an infantile stage that it wasn't really ready for the masses yet
C) AOL didn't really know what to do with it.
Actually, in all honesty, I think it's:
D) "all the above." (That's usually the right answer anyway). That seems to be the biggest challenges for large corporations—they can come up with some pretty amazing stuff, but just cannot seem to adapt fast enough to stay cutting edge.
What are your thoughts? Did anyone ever actually type in an AOL keyword into the special box at the top of the screen?
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Judge: R Kelly must remain locked up
NEW YORK (AP) —
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.
"The defendant is currently in custody because of the risks that he will flee or attempt to obstruct, threaten or intimidate prospective witnesses," U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly of Brooklyn wrote in her denial. "The defendant has not explained how those risks have changed."
The 53-year-old Kelly has been in custody in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago since he was indicted on federal child pornography, obstruction of justice and racketeering charges.
Three staff members at the federal lockup have tested positive for the virus, but no inmates have been reported with infections. Cases have been reported at Cook County Jail in Chicago and other jails and prisons around the country. Kelly's attorneys filed a motion in late March arguing that people in such facilities are at particular risk of contracting the virus.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said the Chicago lockup and other federal facilities have taken steps to prevent the virus from spreading. Further, they wrote that a "generalized risk" that an inmate could contract the virus doesn't justify their release.
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$1.4 trillion asset manager backs crypto startup Curv, bringing total funds raised to $30 million
Crypto security startup Curv is beefing up its cap table with two new investors, including $1.4 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton.
Franklin Templeton is joined by financial technology venture capital investor Illuminate Financial Management. The fresh injection of capital brings the firm's total amount raised to $30 million, according to Josh Schwartz, COO at Curv. Previous investors include Commerz Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and Digital Currency Group.
A pioneer of multi-party computation crypto storage technology, Curv's infrastructure is leveraged by an array of financial services companies, including Franklin Templeton. In November 2019, the firm announced it would use Curv's tech to secure the funds of a new money market account that would be recorded on the Stellar blockchain.
Specifically, Curv would have removed the need for the investment firm to manage private keys which delivers "instant availability and total autonomy over digital assets," according to the company.
"Curv's cloud-based service and tech stack eliminates the concept of private keys through multi-party computation (MPC), allowing for blockchain transaction signing in a secure, distributed way to protect against cyber breaches and insider collusion," commented Joe Boerio, EVP, Chief Risk and Transformation Officer at Franklin Templeton.
Since last year, there have been no public updates on the Stellar-based money market account, which would have required a sign-off from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A representative of Curv declined to comment on whether the project was still in the works.
Elsewhere, Curv and French banking behemoth BNP Paribas revealed a proof of concept focused on securely transferring security tokens. And since the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gave federal banks the green-light to provide custody services for digital assets, Curv has seen an increase in interests among banks in its services, according to Schwartz.


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ARTICLES HISTORY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TRIED TO SIMPLIFY THE ENGLISH ALPHABET ... AND FAILED
Benjamin Franklin Tried To Simplify The English Alphabet ... And Failed
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Benjamin Franklin was always coming up with new ideas. His mind was wired to invent, which gave the world bifocals, the lightning rod, an improved catheter (no, seriously), and … a failed alphabet.
Spelling in English can be difficult. Sounds can be made using multiple different letters or combinations, and knowing which to use can be more a matter of memorization rather than working it out using knowledge of the language. Franklin, who liked life to be as logical as possible, thought that this was redundant, unnecessary.
This is why Franklin's new American alphabet cut out C, J, Q, W, X, and (not sometimes, all the times) Y. In his mind, why would the letter c exist when there were already letters that could cover the hard and soft sounds unambiguously? His alphabet was not only about taking letters away, though. He also added a few of his own to turn sounds like "th" into single characters.
Have you no respect for songwriting, sir?
Franklin's phonetic alphabet predates the United States' independence, as Franklin invented the system in 1768. If it had any hope of succeeding, people would need to see it in action, but this presented a problem. Franklin was a publisher, but he had to create new printing press blocks for his new proposed character. Without this, his new letters were useless in publications. Finally, years later, he did get to publish his system in "A Reformed Mode of Spelling."
The primary goal of this new alphabet was to simplify the English language, but there was likely a patriotic motivation as well. A language of their own could help demonstrate that the United States was truly independent of Great Britain. Now, as noble as that may have been, the idea never caught on among the masses. Famed lexicographer Noah Webster tried to adopt it, but Ben Franklin's phonetic alphabet died out without any fanfare. Those who did know about Franklin's alphabet mostly just made fun of it.
If spelling is frustrating to you, take some solace in knowing that Ben Franklin tried to help you out. For everyone else, we're not missing much. The samples of writing that use Franklin's alphabet are … nightmarish. Plus, if it's any consolation, we spell "color" differently than the British, so in a way, America still has its own (superior) English.
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The workshop will provide a brief introduction to the provision for training supervisors at UAL and raise issues in Art & Design practice-based supervision pedagogy in the UK. This will be followed by group discussions of the similarities and differences in supervisory experience and training across Europe, drawing on the experiences and insights of the participants in the workshop.
•To review what has been learned over a decade of experience of Higher Degrees in the sector and the now visible presence of a PhD student culture as the number of registered students and successful completions continues to rise.
•To explore innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary research questions which are increasingly evident in students' proposals.
•To consider examples of good practice emerging that encourage and support these academic and creative migrations?


Learn to reach the Top 1% of sales producers in just 15 minutes of extra focus per day. Relationship Selling teaches you the 32 skills in the eight competencies of top sales performers.
This is the official 240 page trade paperback of Relationship Selling by Jim Cathcart.
An international bestseller, now translated into multiple languages and available worldwide. Many organizations and universities have made this book their text for sales and sales management courses. Companies have restructured their internal sales training to follow the eight competencies of top sales producers and The Sales IQ Plus online assessment was created to follow this structure exactly.


The guys analyze and breakdown every New England Patriots game each week. They will also preview next week's games.
Do The Patriots Have A Scheme Problem And Not a Talent Issue on Defense?
In this episode we talked again to Lee Schecther who is a writer for PatsFans.com and Bleacher Report. Lee was on to discuss his very interesting article entitled "The Patriots Have a ?Scheme? Problem, Not a Talent Issue on Defense." Co-hosting this episode was Steve Balestrieri. During this episode, Lee and Steve shared their views on what went wrong on Sunday for the Patriots defense, which included a discussion on the defensive breakdowns and blown coverages during this game. I invite you to listen to our view on what went wrong on Sunday defensively for the Pats.
In this episode, co-hosts Derek Havens and Steve Balestrieri started the show by taking a final look back at the Super Bowl. Later on in the show, they started looking forward to the Patriots offseason.
Patriots Fourth And Two Podcast: We Love A Parade!
In this episode we talked at length on how the Patriots won the Super Bowl. You will hear our thoughts on how the Patriots defense changed for this game, and also how offensively they got it done late in the game.
This is our in depth preview of the Super Bowl, as we breakdown the match-ups, along with sharing our keys to victory for the Patriots.
In this episode, we first dicsused our "five reasons" why the Patriots beat the Chargers. In the second half of the show, we gave our comprehensive preview of the AFC Championship Game, and the show ended with our predictions.
Patriots Fourth And Two Podcast: We Are On To Pittsburgh!


The West Pilton area lies to the north of Edinburgh within easy reach of the City Centre by car or, alternatively, an efficient public transport network operates to most parts of the town and surrounding areas. Edinburgh City Bypass and main motorway networks are also within easy reach. Many of the properties in West Pilton would be suitable for the first time buyer or young family.
Local shops cater for everyday needs and more extensive shopping facilities are available at nearby Davidsons Mains and Craigleith Retail Park. Schooling is well represented from nursery to senior level and Telford College is close by.
Recreational amenities include pleasant walks by the River Almond to Cramond along Silverknowes esplanade and also golf course and leisure clubs/sports centres.
Other popular areas in the vicinity are Granton, Craigleith and Easter Drylaw.


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Posts About "Swiss Prospect"
The Swiss Version of McDavid
February 22nd, 2016 When the Edmonton Oilers selected Canadian prodigy Connor McDavid at first overall on June 26, a new era in Canadian hockey started. McDavid has been announced as the new Sidney Crosby, the next Canadian superstar. Like Canada has McDavid, every nation has its own once-in-a-century-talent. Switzerland has only produced a handful of...
Is Christian Marti Going to Play NHL-Hockey for the Flyers?
September 8th, 2015 On May 1, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Swiss defenceman Christian Marti from Geneva-Servette to an entry-level contract. The 22-year-old Buelach-native played the past two season in Switzerland and spent the 12/13 season with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMJHL. He is going to compete for a roster spot with the Flyers in...
Andrighetto Knocking at Montreal's Door
July 31st, 2015 As the Montreal Canadiens' opening night roster starts to take form with the latest addition of Alexander Semin, there are a couple of Habs prospects who will push hard to make the team. Among them is Swiss born winger Sven Andrighetto, who had a first taste of NHL hockey last season when he played in 12 games with the big boys. He...
Timo Meier Leading Best Swiss Draft Class
June 11th, 2015 Switzerland is not a country that's known to produce many high end draft talents. Nino Niederreiter, selected by the New York Islanders fifth overall, was an exception and is the highest drafted Swiss player in history. There have been only seven Swiss first round picks, though the country shows a positive trend. Since 2008,...
Does Prospect Denis Malgin Have NHL Potential?
June 9th, 2015 Team: ZSC Lions/GCK Lions – Swiss National League A/B Date of Birth: 01/18/1997 Place of Birth: Olten, Switzerland Ht: 5' 9″ Wt: 176 lbs Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 NHL CS final rankings: 20 EU skaters Future Considerations: 63 --- Denis Malgin's hockey career was carved in stone...


Chris Wilmshurst (who I also have an interview in my inbox waiting to get posted) met up with Anthony Watkinson at Rampworx for a session. Not only does Anthony absolutely shred the place, that park looks to have a never ending amount of fun in it. That last clip is ridiculous.


The cold truth is this: Europe's winter weather has set in quicker than its leaders were able to make decisions on how to protect these people. For many migrants and refugees, the shores of the Mediterranean aren't just arrival points. They have actually become semi-permanent homes.
A few weeks ago, I challenged some of my friends to sleep outside for a night. Since it was January, you can imagine the looks I got.
"But it's research for a story!" I cajoled. As if that would change their minds.
From Polar Bear dips to winter camping, I'd like to think that many Canadians are immune to the cold. But that belief was being shaken by the responses I got from my friends.
"It would be completely irresponsible," said one friend. "You could freeze to death!"
"I'd do it if I had the right gear," said another one, but then quickly chickened out. I don't blame him; I wasn't exactly rushing to sign up myself.
As we imagined the chilly ordeal, we decided that if you didn't die of cold, you'd certainly get sick. If there was a group of you, you might have to huddle together to stay warm.
Fights might break out over blankets. Firewood would become a hot commodity. Gloves and scarves could sell on the newly set-up black market for exorbitant prices. And as the mercury dropped further, desperation would ring high.
It sounds far-fetched, but this is what's happening in parts of Europe, since unprecedented numbers of migrants arrived at the same time as winter did. There are now concerns about an escalating humanitarian crisis within the continent's borders.
The cold truth is this: Europe's winter weather has set in quicker than its leaders were able to make decisions on how to protect these people.
My friend was right when she said it's completely irresponsible. As a member of the global community, I find it irresponsible that 700,000 migrants who sought refuge in Europe last year have now been left to face yet another life-or-death hurdle: the bitter, dangerous cold.
As reception countries like Greece, Serbia and Bulgaria experience icier-than-usual weather, children are trapped out in the open, sleeping on the streets or in flimsy tents and shelters. Before, fleeing conflict was their families' main concern, but now conditions like hypothermia and pneumonia pose an even bigger threat.
Charities are speaking out against this. World Vision works inside Syria and Iraq and witnesses the horrors that many refugees are fleeing. And here in Canada, where many refugees have found safety and welcome, we have heard all about the difficulties families faced to get here.
For many migrants and refugees, the shores of the Mediterranean aren't just arrival points. They have actually become semi-permanent homes. According to The UN Refugee Agency, the average time of refugee displacement is an unbelievable 17 years.
That means that entire childhoods are in jeopardy, not to mention their window for an education. Surely, then, more needs to be done to provide stability and protection to those 'on their way' or stuck in these 'temporary' set ups?
"EU leaders need, now more than ever, to work together on a European response to protect children on the move," said World Vision Brussels' Executive Director, Justin Byworth.
"They have the opportunity and the power to prevent unnecessary suffering. They need to stand by countries of first entry, like Greece, so they don't have to shoulder on their own all the responsibility for managing overcrowded reception sites."
From conflict to political uncertainty, migrants and refugees have to weather tempests of many kinds. The least EU leaders and the international community can do is empower cities to protect them from the literal storms.


This is a first! We're surely going to end up on national news for this stunt. We are hosting 12 fortunate, burned-out, ready-for-a-road-trip people on a 3-day camel caravan from the ashram to Bikaner! You, a partner, and a camel with covered carriage will walk veeeeerrrry slowly for 5 days through the desert. Decompress with Papu the camel, write that book that's been sitting on the back burner for the last decade, or get to know your wife again. Papu has a saddle and a carriage so the seating is up to you – up top or down below. We'll be camping and cooking along the way, "rough". So you'll also learn some recipes from our new ashram cook book Yogi Recipe Book, and participating in morning yoga classes, and evening satsang.
Along the way there will be some surprises – wildlife, celebration, stories, music and dance. Wildlife Biologist Sharon Schaefer of Skydance Studio in Tucson, AZ will be along to help you understand the indigenous bird populations.
Once we arrive in Bikaner, we will tour the famous Junagarh Fort, and participate in all the festivities associated with Bikaner camel festival. We will all stay together comfortably in pre-arranged housing with pure veg meals. You can then begin the next leg of your journey from the train station, or return to the ashram by vehicle to extend your stay.
Reservation and 50% deposit is due by September 1. Several seats are already reserved so we will probably see a close to registration soon. Act fast!
Train tickets can be purchased for you by the retreat guide. Let us know 3 months in advance to secure your seat to your next destination.
Travel insurance is required by all participants in the trek.
Before this camel trek, consider joining us for the Yoga Lifestyle Workshop starting December 28, 2019.


Business Monitoring, Policy Liaison and Collaboration (Emilie Danel): The prime objective of the WP1 is to monitor and coordinate work package activities in RFID business areas; to coordinate all policy activities and to upport the deployment of RFID across Europe and application domains. In addition, WP1 will liaise with existing RFID policy i itiatzfes outside of RACE networkRFID, and foster their coordination and collaboration.
The prime objective of the WP1 is to monitor the workpackage activities in business matters in full accordance with the decisions taken by the Management Board and coordinate all policy activities.
WP1 will be actively involved in all business (RFID market) related aspects of the network, to support the deployment of RFID across Europe and application domains. In addition, WP1 will liaise with existing RFID policy initiatives outside of RACE networkRFID, and foster their coordination in collaboration with all WP and in particular with Awareness, Dissemination and SMEs WP (WP 5, 6 and 7) and EU cooperation with other regions.
RACE networkRFID position concerning the European Commission RFID Recommendation on Privacy and Data Protection.
The relationship between policy on the one hand and implementation / deployment is clear and informs our work within the RACE Network. This is especially relevant in the context of the recently adopted European Commission RFID Recommendation on Privacy and Data Protection. The Recommendation is considered to be an essential policy instrument that provides guidance on how to deploy RFID in a privacy friendly manner. Nevertheless, the Recommendation allows for further work on the implementation of its policy principles, and calls for relevant stakeholders to focus on awareness raising, codes of practice, measures of transparency ( European harmonized logo) privacy by design proposals in real deployment scenarios as well as the contributions towards a Privacy Impact Assessment Framework.
Facilitate and disseminate up to date policy information that will be used in the ongoing implementation of the rest of the WP deliverables.
Bring together the public policy related activities of RACE NetworkRFID for the use of other WPs in particular WP 5, 6, 7 and 9.
Address EU policies, where appropriate national initiatives in the EU and linkage to non EU policy developments for relevance to RACE NetworkRFID.
This update provides information about several recent outcomes and events around RFID which are relevant for the Network: two upcoming high profile events on Data Protection and Privacy where RFID will be covered, an update on the review of the Data Protection and Privacy Directive, updates on the draft PIA Framework and the ESO Mandate, two stakeholders meetings with the European Commission on the Internet of Things and RFID sign, an open consultation on the Digital Agenda, the publication of the FP7 ICT Work Programme 2011/2012, and the announcement of a conference on RFID in Brussels, co-organised by RACE.
The high profile yearly Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners' conference will take place on 27- 29 October 2010 in Israel and will gather Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners from around the globe as well as renowned experts in the field.
The conference will focus on new technologies, among others RFID, and the way these technologies request new definitions of the concepts of privacy and data protection and their boundaries.
Panel sessions composed of prominent speakers from Industry, Academia and Administration, will be chaired by Data Protection Commissioners. A member of RACE Network RFID will participate in the panel discussion on the Internet of Things.
A European Data Protection and Privacy Conference organised by Forum Europe will be taking place in Brussels on 30 November 2010. This high level event will coincide with the release of a statement from the Commission (due this autumn, see article below) outlining their plans for a review of the EU data protection framework.
Viviane Reding, Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, is scheduled to give a keynote speech, as well as other relevant experts in the field, such as Peter Hustinx, European Data Protection Supervisor, and Jacob Kohnstamm, Chairman of the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party.
The request to postpone the revision was initiated by the DPAs, claiming that the deadline of November 2010 was too tight to provide a deep and qualitative proposal. Instead, the Commission will publish a communication on this topic by the end of 2010.
developing concrete PIA work once the European Industry Privacy Impact Assessment Framework has been endorsed by the Article 29 Working Party, both of which are described in the EU Commission RFID Recommendation. The document was open for public consultation until September 14.
Following the European Recommendation on Privacy and Security Aspects related to RFID Applications of May 12 2009, European Industry presented a draft PIA Framework for RFID Applications, in collaboration with stakeholders under the EC Informal EC RFID Recommendation Experts Group, with the explicit support of relevant DGs at the European Commission. According to the EC Recommendation, the proposed text needs to be subject to the endorsement of Article 29 Working Party (Committee that includes the representatives of the 27 national Data Protection Authorities in the EU). The Article 29 Working Party delivered an Opinion (Opinion 5/10 of July 2010) during its plenary session of July 12-13 this year. The DPAs welcome the efforts of European Industry and point out some aspects where further work is needed in order to gain endorsement from this group. At present, European Industry is currently examining the comments in detail and assessing where and how these can be accommodated. Once the drafters come up with a consolidated draft, RACE Network will commence an internal and external outreach activity.
An ad hoc stakeholders meeting is organised by DG INFSO on 30 September 2010 in Brussels to discuss RFID Signage. The objective of this meeting, which will involve various stakeholders from the ESOs, the RACE Network and others, is to reach final agreement on the specific targets, the roadmap and a methodology towards achieving a European RFID Emblem/Logo/Sign standard by the first quarter of 2012.
WP1 and WP5 will participate in that meeting.
As announced in June by Neelie Kroes, EU Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, an Experts Group on the Internet of Things has been officially set up at the beginning of August.
This group will be composed of various stakeholders active in the field of the Internet of Things and will provide inputs to the European Commission to identify potential opportunities and issues and help the EC develop its action plan following the communication on IoT issued last year as well as in the context of the Digital Agenda.
The first meeting of the Expert Group will be held on 22 and 23 September in Brussels, and will be an introductory meeting to get an overview of what each stakeholder can bring to the group.
The information provided via this questionnaire will allow the European Commission to prepare the sessions on the Digital Agenda to be held in each European country and shape them according to the inputs received.
Please note that one of the priorities of the Digital Agenda is to promote and facilitate the use of ICT for SMEs, especially by making research funds more accessible to SMEs and by improving access to eSkills and digital literacy.
No deadline is indicated for providing input.
This Work Programme defines the priorities for calls for proposals that will result in projects to be launched in the period 2011-12. Among others, the programme's strategy contains relevant elements for the network, such as promoting a low carbon economy with ICT, supporting innovation for SMEs, and developing Internet of Things technologies.
An Info Day will be organised on Objective 1.3 of the call 7 (Internet-connected objects) and objective 7.3 of the Factory of the Future call on 8 October 2010 in Brussels.
RACE partner UEAPME will organise a market place and conference on RFID in Brussels on 22 November 2010. The event will focus on the commercial pay off from investments in RFID technology and will be organised in collaboration with two other EU-funded projects on RFID technology in which UEAPME participates, the "ASPIRE-FP7" project and the "RFID-ROI-SME" project. European Commission representatives are expected to participate to this event.


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Michael Joe Whitehead (Washington DC, 29 de Junho de 1981) é um estadunidense lutador de mixed martial arts. Competiu nas divisões de Pesos Meio Pesados e Pesos Pesados do UFC, IFL, Affliction e Strikeforce.

Mike Whitehead começou a treinar wrestling em North Idaho, na Southern Oregon University, e em Missouri. Foi por três vezes classificado no All American Wrestler e na Abu Dhabi. Em 2005, participou do The Ultimate Fighter 2 na Spike TV.

Whitehead foi preso pela Polícia de Las Vegas em 14 de Abril de 2010 após uma mulher denunciá-lo por abuso sexual em sua casa.  Ele enfrenta várias acusações, incluindo duas acusações de agressão sexual e uma acusação de comportamento lascivo. Durante as investigações, policiais encontraram 50 mudas de maconha em sua residência, todos os quais foram confiscados e depois  destruídos. Após o desenrolar das investigações, Whitehead pode pegar até 20 anos de prisão.

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|Vitória
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|  Jojo Thompson
| Finalização (neck crank)
| RITC - Rage in the Cage 156
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:58
|Chandler, Arizona, EUA
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|Vitória
|align=center| 26-7
|  Eddie Sanchez
| Decisão (dividida)
| PFC - Pure Fighting Championships 6
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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|Vitória
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|  Chase Gormley
| TKO (socos)
| IFC:Extreme Challenge
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|align=center| 4
|align=center| 2:22
|Mount Pleasant, Michigan, EUA
| Venceu o campeonato de Pesos Pesados da IFC
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|Derrota
|align=center| 24-7
| Muhammed Lawal
| KO (socos)
| Strikeforce: Evolution
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:08
|San José, Califórnia, EUA
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|Vitória
|align=center| 24-6
|  Kevin Randleman
| Decisão (unânime)
| Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|St. Louis, Missouri, EUA
|<small>Luta de Pesos Meio Pesados
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|Vitória
|align=center| 23-6
|  Leo Pla
| Finalização (guillotine choke)
| M-1 Challenge - 8th Edition
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|align=center| 1:20
|Kansas City, Missouri, EUA
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|align=center| 22-6
|  Renato Sobral
| Decisão (unânime)
| Affliction: Banned
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|align=center| 5:00
| Anaheim, Califórnia, EUA
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|Vitória
|align=center| 22-5
|  Zak Jensen
| Finalização (armbar)
| Beatdown - 4 Bears Casino
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|align=center| 2:06
| Dakota do Norte, EUA
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|  Soakai Pulu
| Finalização (keylock)
| Throwdown Showdown 1 - Showdown
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|align=center| 0:59
| Orem, Utah, EUA
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|align=center| 20-5
|  Daniel Sarafian
| Decisão (unânime)
| PFP: Ring Of Fire
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Manila, Filipinas
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|Vitória
|align=center| 19-5
|  Vernon White
| TKO (socos)
| IFL: Las Vegas
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:54
| Las Vegas, Nevada, EUA
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|Vitória
|align=center| 18-5
|  Wojtek Kaszowski
| TKO (socos)
| IFL: Connecticut
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|align=center| 2:43
| Uncasville, Connecticut, EUA
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|  Krzysztof Soszynski
| Decisão (unânime)
| IFL: World Championship Final
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|align=center| 4:00
| Uncasville, Connecticut, EUA
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|  Mark Kerr
| TKO (socos)
| IFL: World Championship Semifinals
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|align=center| 2:40
| Portland, Oregon, EUA
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|  Michael Buchkovich
| Finalização (socos)
| CFC2: Combat Fighting Championship
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|align=center| 4:04
| Orlando, Flórida, EUA
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|  Ruben Villareal
| Finalização (keylock)
| Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek II
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|align=center| 1:02
| Brooks, Califórnia, EUA
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|  Rich Beecroft
| Finalização (keylock)
| RITC 85 - Xtreme Cage Fighting
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|align=center| 1:17
| Phoenix, Arizona, EUA
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|  Rocky Batastini
| Finalização (kimura)
| RITC 83 - Rampage
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|align=center| 0:14
| Arizona, EUA
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|  Mike Bourke
| Forfeit
| UAGF - Kaos on the Kampus
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|align=center| ?
| Los Angeles, Califórnia, EUA
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|align=center| 10-5
|  Robert Beraun
| Finalização (kimura)
| RITC 80 - Fight Night at The Fort
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|align=center| 2:57
| Fountain Hills, Arizona, EUA
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|align=center| 9-5
|  Keith Jardine
| Decisão (unânime)
|UFC 57
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|align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, EUA
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|  Travis Fulton
| Finalização (bulldog choke)
| EC 61 - Extreme Challenge 61
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| Osceola, Iowa, EUA
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|  Aaron Brink
| Decisão (unânime)
| UAGF - Clover Combat
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Califórnia, EUA
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|  Matt Bear
| Finalização (golpes)
| VFC 9 - Madness
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|align=center| 0:54
| Council Bluffs, Iowa, EUA
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|  Brandon Vera
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| WEC 13 - Heavyweight Explosion
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| Lemoore, Califórnia, EUA
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|  Terrell Dees
| Finalização (neck crank)
| WEC 13 - Heavyweight Explosion
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|align=center| 3:43
| Lemoore, Califórnia, EUA
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|  Demian Decorah
| TKO (socos)
| EC 59 - Extreme Challenge 59
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| Medina, Minnesota, EUA
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|  Brian Stromberg
| Finalização
| SF 5 - Stadium
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| Gresham, Oregon, EUA
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|  Karl Knothe
| Finalização (neck crank)
| EC 58 - Extreme Challenge 58
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|align=center| 1:17
| Medina, Minnesota, EUA
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|  Alex Paz
| Decisão (dividida)
| HOOKnSHOOT - Absolute Fighting Championships 2
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Fort Lauderdale, Flórida, EUA
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|  Tim Sylvia
| TKO (knee and socos)
| SB 24 - Return of the Heavyweights 2
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| Honolulu, Hawaii, EUA
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|  Ben Rothwell
| Decisão (unânime)
| SB 24 - Return of the Heavyweights 2
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|align=center| 2
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| Honolulu, Hawaii, EUA
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|  Tim Sylvia
| TKO (socos)
| SB 24 - Return of the Heavyweights 1
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| Honolulu, Hawaii, EUA
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|  Kim Bower
| TKO (socos)
| GVT - Gladiators Vale Tudo
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| Worley, Idaho, EUA
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Ligações externas

Naturais do Oregon
Lutadores de MMA dos Estados Unidos

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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# Author: Taku Yoshioka
# License: MIT

from nose.tools import *

from bmlingam.utils import extract_const

def test_extract_const():
    var1 = extract_const('var1=10.0', 'var1')
    assert(var1 == 10.0)

@raises(ValueError)
def test_extract_const2():
    extract_const('var2=12.0', 'var1')

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


PLEASE NOTE: This unit just sold, view photo's of example of our finish.
Photo Right Side View showing table being tilted and rotated. Photo Right Side View showing table tilted into vertical position.
Photo Left Side View showing table tilted beyond vertical position. Photo Rear View showing control panel open during test run.


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Very few musicians would put themselves 'out there' with their audience to not only perform songs of the audience's choosing, but also to compose around the original and pull it off with such success.
In three movements, the musical offering is ambitious, emotionally moving, artistically generous, and wonderful to listen to (try headphones).
Somewhat tuned down, both lyrically and musically, this album is a collection of solid songs of faith.
In Keith Green terms, this is his Songs for the Shepherd after No Compromise.
This is a fitting tribute from one artist to another, of kindred spirits, often superior to the many other tributes of Mullins' songs.
Angie Wells, with a smooth sounding Ella Fitzgerald-voice, takes on the jazz/swing classics
For those who love everything about Christmas.
Another hook-filled, hard rock album with an indie, singer/songwriter bend, A Way You'll Never Be is the distillation of John Wesley's past projects and a conception of music that is raw and unapologetic.
West has a new life and new focus, but this is a short album of promise not quite fulfilled.
A testament to a rock icon that's seen his share of mountains and has decided to keep climbing...
This is a strong CD for fans of country western music and enough familiarity with certain songs (reference Mancini) for fans of music, period.
Caught In Time & Place is just that, a rendering and memorial to a special musician now caught in a time and a place.
Despite the quality guest appearances, there's not much to excite on this one.


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Seeking to discover the best possible solutions to problem sets that challenge my professional abilities and to guide those solutions to the benefit of my employer and my curiosity.
Troubleshoot and provided solutions for workflow of data intended for deploying internal data and matching internal formats with external vendor requirements.
Part of a lead team in refactoring existing site functionality using MVC 5 and web technologies from Flash.
Personally responsible for investigating and standing up new technologies for a signature high priority dashboard project for displaying client data.
Designed and implemented a system for rendering a navigation bar refactor using dynamic data from a JSON file.
Promoted to SCRUM Master for team of three developers, one QA engineer and one DB Engineer.
Promoted to Team lead for a team of two developers and one DB engineer.
Significantly refactored an analysis system and improved speeds by 30 - 45% for report generation and retrieval.
Discovered and implemented fixes for major security vulnerabilities in our analysis system.
Currently architecting a new tracked data pipeline which will be responsible for the retrieval, storage, and query of data up got 9 billion events per day.
Created a test POC cluster for an Apples to Apples test between Druid and CitusDB.
Designed, documented and developed features in UI and security for our core application.
Trained new developers and managed Interns on the setup and design of the current data and code base and instructed on corporate best practices for code development.
Personally responsible for developing, debugging, documenting and designing areas of core and Web Application code responsible for communicating with external vendors and client customers.
Worked with internal business customers to design UI elements and scope projects in an AGILE development environment.
Used SQL to compile data for debugging issues with middle tier .NET code.
Wrote several features using the Ruby on Rails platform.