When I was a kid, I collected stamps. My grandparents traveled a lot and would bring me stamps from around the world, plus they had a travel agent friend who would save me all her canceled stamps. My parents got me a subscription to receive the First Day of Issue stamps from the US Postal Service. I checked out books from the library to learn more about my stamps and the countries they came from. I was even in a kids' stamp collecting club for awhile.
I loved getting new stamps and I loved carefully soaking and drying canceled stamps. I loved checking maps to see how far my stamps had traveled and I loved seeing the way other countries spelled their names on their stamps. I loved putting the stamps in my album and I loved going back and looking at the ones I had.
But more than anything, I loved seeing the different colors, designs, and images on stamps. Every stamp was a work of art. Lots of countries featured beautiful flowers, landscapes, animals, and things like that. Many had featured a country's ruler or leader. I was especially fascinated by the countries who would honor American entertainers or athletes or even cartoon characters on their stamps. It seemed so strange that a country on the other side of the planet would randomly issue a Donald Duck stamp, for example. I learned a lot from my stamps. Did you know that the Rubik's Cube was invented by a Hungarian man or that the first Rubik's Cube World Championship was in Hungary in 1982?
My stamp collection is at my parents' house. I haven't looked at it in years. But I've been thinking about it the past few weeks. It only occurred to me recently that by saving and organizing stamps, I was actually collecting art on a scale that was small enough and affordable enough for a kid. My stamp album was my own personal art gallery, where I could sort and rearrange and organize tiny works of art.
As usual, I bought holiday stamps to put on my Christmas cards this year. Usually, there is at least one secular set that I love, plus a religious set based on famous paintings. This year, I liked the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer set and the Winter Fun set, so I bought them both.
It wasn't until I started putting stamps on envelopes that I saw a design flaw of sorts that I'd never noticed on a stamp before. Look at the Rudolph stamps. They're really cute as a group of four, but that's not the way they appear on an envelope. The Hermey and Bumble stamps are fine, but both Rudolph and Santa are facing strongly to the right. When they're on their own on an envelope in the upper right-hand corner, they lead the eye right off the side rather than to the address. That's a big no-no in graphic design. The Winter Fun stamps all face left, except for the couple who are headed right off the edge of the envelope.
I only ever collected 1 stamp...the one they created w/ Marilyn Monroe's image on it. I did that because I have been a huge MM fan since I was a tween. I have it and all my other MM stuff in boxes in the attic. I almost went a bought the Harry Potter set when they came out, but realized there was really no point as I don't really collect stamps.
I like what you said about stamps being an affordable art collection for kids!
I had never thought about it that way!
I wonder how much longer stamps will be around though? I know I buy a book of them and they last me forever as I pay most (all) of my bills on line and/or any correspondence is through e-mail or texting.
P/s: I'm sure Trevor would love to inherit your stamp collection.


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Highly Influential Citations165
S. Almo
1,136 Publications, 16,322 Citations
A. Fedorov
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Essential functions and actin‐binding surfaces of yeast cofilin revealed by systematic mutagenesis
P. Lappalainen, E. Fedorov, A. Fedorov, S. Almo, D. Drubin
The EMBO journal
Cofilin stimulates actin filament turnover in vivo. The phenotypes of twenty yeast cofilin mutants generated by systematic mutagenesis were determined. Ten grew as well as the wild type and showed no… Expand
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T cell immunoglobulin mucin-3 crystal structure reveals a galectin-9-independent ligand-binding surface.
E. Cao, X. Zang, +12 authors S. Almo
The T cell immunoglobulin mucin (Tim) family of receptors regulates effector CD4(+) T cell functions and is implicated in autoimmune and allergic diseases. Tim-3 induces immunological tolerance, and… Expand
Evolution of enzymatic activities in the enolase superfamily: L-fuconate dehydratase from Xanthomonas campestris.
W. S. Yew, A. Fedorov, +4 authors J. Gerlt
Many members of the mechanistically diverse enolase superfamily have unknown functions. In this report we use both genome (operon) context and screening of a library of acid sugars to assign the… Expand
Mechanistic diversity in the RuBisCO superfamily: the "enolase" in the methionine salvage pathway in Geobacillus kaustophilus.
Heidi Imker, A. Fedorov, E. Fedorov, S. Almo, J. Gerlt
D-Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO), the most abundant enzyme, is the paradigm member of the recently recognized mechanistically diverse RuBisCO superfamily. The RuBisCO… Expand
The ybeY protein from Escherichia coli is a metalloprotein.
C. Zhan, E. Fedorov, +7 authors A. Fedorov
Acta crystallographica. Section F, Structural…
The three-dimensional crystallographic structure of the ybeY protein from Escherichia coli (SwissProt entry P77385) is reported at 2.7 A resolution. YbeY is a hypothetical protein that belongs to the… Expand
Transition state structure of purine nucleoside phosphorylase and principles of atomic motion in enzymatic catalysis.
A. Fedorov, W. Shi, +8 authors S. Almo
Immucillin-H [ImmH; (1S)-1-(9-deazahypoxanthin-9-yl)-1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-D-ribitol] is a 23 pM inhibitor of bovine purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) specifically designed as a transition state… Expand
Structure-based activity prediction for an enzyme of unknown function
J. C. Hermann, Ricardo Martí-Arbona, +4 authors F. Raushel
With many genomes sequenced, a pressing challenge in biology is predicting the function of the proteins that the genes encode. When proteins are unrelated to others of known activity, bioinformatics… Expand
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Structure determination of yeast cofilin
A. Fedorov, P. Lappalainen, E. Fedorov, D. Drubin, S. Almo
Nature Structural Biology
Cofilin, a ubiquitous 15,000 M(r) protein, plays a central role in regulating cytoskeletal dynamics. Cofilin binds to actin monomers and filaments, and has a pH-dependent actin severing activity. The… Expand
Structure of EVH1, a novel proline-rich ligand-binding module involved in cytoskeletal dynamics and neural function
A. Fedorov, E. Fedorov, F. Gertler, S. Almo
The Ena-VASP homology (EVH1) domain is a protein interaction module found in several proteins that are involved in transducing migratory and morphological signals into cytoskeletal reorganization.… Expand
Profilin binds proline-rich ligands in two distinct amide backbone orientations
N. Mahoney, D. A. Rozwarski, E. Fedorov, A. Fedorov, S. Almo
The actin regulatory protein profilin is targeted to specific cellular regions through interactions with highly proline-rich motifs embedded within its binding partners. New X-ray crystallographic… Expand

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On behalf of the Japan Group of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA JAPAN), I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to all members of APAA and everyone engaging in IP matters.
APAA JAPAN was established on March 30, 1970, as one of the recognized groups of the APAA. APAA JAPAN held a ceremony and reception to celebrate 40th anniversary on September 8, 2010. The event was attended by a number of distinguished guests including Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office, Judges of the Intellectual Property High Court and Tokyo District Court, President and Vice-Presidents of JPAA, current and past Presidents of APAA, Senior Vice-Presidents of APAA, and Presidents of Recognized Groups of APAA.
To cooperate with APAA and provide support for APAA's activities.
In order to fulfill our missions, APAA JAPAN has a number of Committees regarding Anti-Counterfeiting, Copyright, Design, Patent and Trademark within our organization to cooperate with the corresponding Standing Committees of APAA, and an Asia Committee to conduct research and study regarding IP matters in the Asia region.
I hope that APAA JAPAN will contribute to the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world, especially in the Asia region through our committee activities and cooperation with APAA.
On behalf of the Japan Group of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA JAPAN), I am pleased to extend to you my greetings.
APAA JAPAN was established on March 30, 1970 as one of the officially recognized groups of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association. APAA JAPAN has about 650 patent attorneys and holds monthly board meetings and committee meetings.
I hope that the creation of this APAA JAPAN English-version web site is of great help and advantage to the understanding of IP laws and practice in Japan, and will contribute to the global development of the IP community.


Granite is still the fan favorite when it comes to kitchen countertops. According to KitchenDesigns.com, granite is the benchmark that other countertops are judged by.
It's durable, beautiful and comes in a wide range of colors and finishes. More expensive choices aren't as desirable. Marble is more expensive and not as durable. Concrete is urban and edgy, but the on-site fabrication costs make it costly.
Yes, granite conveys quality, durability, and elegance. "It's got granite" has become shorthand for luxury and quality.
Not only is it gorgeous, it's easy to maintain and can withstand hot pans up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
Commodity granite tends to be domestic quarried stone with names like Uba Tuba, Baltic Brown and Black Galaxy. These granite patterns feature small patterns that are easy to fabricate into small tiles or slabs. You can find commodity granite at home improvement stores.
But if you want the latest upscale look, it's all about "slab" granite. Like a piece of modern art, slab granite is chosen for the beauty of a contiguous swirl or lighting-like pattern. This abstract design is one of a kind and should be fabricated without a seam across a large countertop space.
It's an expensive way to go, but the effect can be dazzling, like capturing a fine painting in the framework of your counter space.
That said, there are other ways to enjoy the beauty of stone without choosing granite.
Engineered stone is about 93 percent quartz, which is then rounded out with epoxy, polymers, pebbles, shells, fossils, semi-precious stones and other materials. Unlike granite, which can stain if it's not sealed and resealed periodically, engineered stone is completely non-porous. While granite is measured and cut to specifications, quartz is an engineered stone that is poured into a mold to fit the measurement.
Since it's man-made, it's easy to match and arrives looking just like the sample in your hand. You've heard the brand names - Silestone from Italy, Hanstone from Korea, CaesarStone from Israel, among others. Each of these brands have stunning palettes to choose from, from granite-like patterns to solid colors of all hues.
No matter which stone you choose for your home, you'll find adding stone countertops to your kitchen will provide both beauty and value.


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Roundup: Caesar Rodney girls earn No. 2 seed in Div I soccer tourney
May 15th, 2019 · by Delaware State News · Comments:
Caesar Rodney High earned the No. 2 seed in the Division I girls' soccer tournament as pairings were announced on Wednesday night.
The Riders were one of six Henlopen Conference teams to make the postseason.
Polytech, Sussex Tech and Cape Henlopen also made the eight-team Division I tournament. Indian River and Sussex Academy qualified for the 12-team Division II tournament.
Wilmington Charter is the top seed in Division I while Caravel Academy is No. 1 in Division II.
Caesar Rodney will play No. 7 Appoquinimink in the first round Thursday, May 23 at Smyrna High (8 p.m.) That game will follow Polytech, the sixth seed, against No. 3 Padua, which kicks off at 6 p.m. at Smyrna.
Sussex Tech earned the fifth seed and plays Middletown at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 hosted by Caesar Rodney. The second game of that doubleheader is No. 8 Cape Henlopen against top seed Wilmington Charter at 8 p.m.
Indian River is the fourth seed in the Division II tournament. It will play the winner of Sanford-Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at Smyrna.
Sussex Academy is seeded sixth and has a first round game Saturday at 1 p.m. at Caravel against the 11th seed Conrad. The winner plays No. 3 Tower Hill at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Caravel.
Smyrna 1, Newark 0: Hannah Osborne's first half goal was the difference as the Eagles won their season finale.
Kelly Barr assisted on the goal. Smyrna wrapped up the year with a 9-6 overall.
Sussex Tech 4, Sussex Central 0: Four different Ravens scored in the Henlopen North win.
Nicolette Phillips and Allison Beard netted a goal each in the first half before Hannah Murphy and Alicia Eguiluz both contributed a goal in the second half.
Milford 2, Laurel 1: The Buccaneers recorded a one-goal victory in the final game of the season.
Seaford 4, Arcadia, Va. 0: The Blue Jays had three goals in the first half for a nonconference victory.
Delmarva Christian 10, Laurel 5: Connor Lewis had three hits including a double to pace the Royals.
Joe Jones triple for Delmarva Christian while Michael Briggs, Riley Culver and Andrew Workman also had doubles.
Dalton Perdue and Holden Deihm each had three-hit games for Laurel.
Delmar 4, Chincoteague, Va. 1: Dylan Pasta recorded three hits to lift the Wildcats in the nonconference matchup.
Ryan Nelson tossed a complete game for Delmar and scattered five hits.
Delaware Military Academy 11, Smyrna 0: The Eagles dropped a nonconference contest at home on Wednesday.
Dover 16, Sussex Tech 2: The Senators finished the regular season with an 8-7 record.
Florida A&M 13, Delaware State 3: The Rattlers had 14 hits and capitalized on four Hornet errors in the first game of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament.
Tommy Jordan (Milford High) and John Weglarz went a combined 5-for-6 to lead DelState. Miguel Rivera (Polytech High) knocked in two runs and Jared Gillis (Smyrna High) had one RBI.
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Barbara Klajmon (ur. 1967) – historyk sztuki, muzealnik, wojewódzki konserwator zabytków w Katowicach w latach 2007–2012.

Ukończyła historię sztuki na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim w Krakowie oraz podyplomowe studia konserwacji zabytków urbanistyki i architektury na Politechnice Warszawskiej. Była pracownikiem biura miejskiego konserwatora zabytków w Katowicach, następnie pełniła funkcję miejskiego konserwatora zabytków w Bytomiu (1997–2007). Od 2006 członek Oddziału Górnośląskiego Stowarzyszenia Konserwatorów Zabytków. Wieloletnia wiceprezes Oddziału Górnośląskiego Stowarzyszenia Historyków Sztuki. W 2007 została powołana na stanowisko Śląskiego Wojewódzkiego Konserwatora Zabytków.

W okresie pełnienia przez nią funkcji konserwatora wojewódzkiego od 2009 wydawane są "Wiadomości Konserwatorskie Województwa Śląskiego".

W 2012 zawieszona, a następnie odwołana z funkcji Śląskiego Wojewódzkiego Konserwatora Zabytków.  Od 2013 pracowała jako kierownik Działu Zabytków i Obiektów Ruchomych w Muzeum "Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny" w Chorzowie. W latach 2017–2021 pracownik Muzeum Górnictwa Węglowego w Zabrzu. Od 2021 ponownie pracownik Muzeum "Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny" w Chorzowie.

Od 2021 jest członkiem rady muzealnej Muzeum Śląskiego w Katowicach.

Zawodowo zajmuje się architekturą i sztuką XIX i XX wieku, budownictwem drewnianym oraz ochroną i konserwacją zabytków. Autorka publikacji z zakresu historii i ochrony architektury Górnego Śląska.

W 2022 odznaczona odznaką honorową "Zasłużony dla Kultury Polskiej".

Wybrane publikacje
 Katowicka kamienica czynszowa w latach 1840–1914 (w:) Sztuka Górnego Śląska na przecięciu dróg europejskich i regionalnych: materiały V Seminarium Sztuki Górnośląskiej odbytego w dniach 14–15 listopada 1997 roku w Katowicach, Katowice 1997
 Katowicka kamienica mieszczańska 1840–1918: Śródmieście, Katowice 1997
 Witraże katowickich i bytomskich kamienic i budynków użyteczności publicznej w latach 1890–1939 (w:) Witraże na Śląsku: materiały sesji Górnośląskiego Oddziału Stowarzyszenia Historyków Sztuki, Katowice 2002
 Działalność architektoniczna Carla Bruggera na tle bytomskiej secesji (w:) Oblicza secesji w Katowicach i na obszarze województwa Śląskiego. Materiały z sesji Stowarzyszenia Historyków Sztuki, Oddziału Górnośląskiego w Katowicach 24 listopada 2005 roku, Katowice 2006
 Zamki i pałace w województwie śląskim. Stan zasobu i problemy konserwatorskie (w:) "Wiadomości Konserwatorskie Województwa Śląskiego" 2010, t. 2
 Konserwacja malowanej szafy ludowej ze zbiorów Muzeum "Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie" (w:) Rocznik Muzeum "Górnośląski Park Etnograficzny w Chorzowie" 2014, t. 2
 Zagroda robotników leśnych z Bruśka, Chorzów 2013
 Folusz z Brennej, Chorzów 2016
 Katowicka moderna i jej ochrona (w:) Podróż ku nowoczesności: architektura XX wieku w województwie śląskim, Katowice 2016
 Adaptacja zabytków pogórniczych na cele turystyczne i muzealne w Muzeum Górnictwa Węglowego w Zabrzu (w:) "Wiadomości Konserwatorskie Województwa Śląskiego" 2020, t. 12
 Sztolnia Królowa Luiza w Zabrzu: podziemna podróż w czasie, Zabrze 2020 (współautorstwo z Adamem Frużyńskim i Magdaleną Szczypkowską)

Przypisy

Ludzie związani z Katowicami
Ludzie związani z Chorzowem
Ludzie związani z Zabrzem
Urodzeni w 1967
Absolwenci Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Wojewódzcy konserwatorzy zabytków w Katowicach
Absolwenci Politechniki Warszawskiej
Odznaczeni odznaką honorową "Zasłużony dla Kultury Polskiej"

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Digital marketing professionals have a lot of opportunities to lower their tax obligations through qualified expense deductions. That is because, as they are performing marketing duties and growing their business, they are incurring necessary business operating expenses. A variety of digital marketing activities are 100% deductible, including: contractor expenses, social media, and software development. This is good news for digital marketing professionals, as well as for their clients., who can deduct their fees. More deductions means less tax, so these points are important.
First, let's take a look at what the IRS says about deductions. According to the IRS, in order to qualify as a deduction the expense must be "ordinary and necessary". Ordinary, in that is it a common and accepted practice, and necessary because it is helpful and relevant to the business.
For example, buying heavy machinery, (e.g., a tractor) is not ordinary for a digital marketing business. This would likely raise a red (or yellow flag) if reviewed by the IRS. As for the necessary test, it probably isn't necessary for the business to turn a profit. On the flip side, it would be ordinary to see Facebook spend, client dinners, and purchases from the Apple store, as many digital marketers can be expected to spend heavily in these areas. Whether it is necessary is ultimately a business decision, so be sure to have some kind of a thought process behind what you're doing.
When it comes to qualifying as a deductible expense it is important to keep in mind that there must be an expense. If the business owner is managing their social media or website themselves, the "cost" of their own time is not deductible. This is because while time is money for most business owners, the IRS does not that as an expense. However, if a business owner pays an employee, contractor, or agency for these services, those are 100% deductible. There needs to be money spent, in order for there to be a deduction.
Also it is important to keep personal and business expenses separate. Digital marketing activities only qualify as a deductible expense if they are expressly business related.
Expenses are non-deductible when they are personal in nature, or as labeled by the IRS, related to a "hobby." In order for an expense to be deductible it must occur within an income producing business. As defined, that means that the business activity must generate income in 3 of 5 running years, or it risks being labeled as a hobby and the IRS can reverse all the deductions related to that business in prior year tax returns. What does this mean for marketers? For YouTubers who have no revenue, it highlights that deducting expenses related to YouTube are a risk. For an Influencer, it means that after a second consecutive year of showing losses, year three better be profitable. However, there are exceptions to this rule and there are workarounds that an accountant can help you with in the event of a bonafide loss in year 3.
What Are Common Digital Marketing Deductions?
There are several costs a business in incur while procuring a website. This includes domain registration and hosting fees. As well as the cost associated with development, design, and maintenance. All of which are necessary business expenses.
When it comes to digital marketing, there are a lot of tools that can make things a lot easier and effective. From social media dashboards like Hootsuite, CRM programs like Constant Contact, or upgraded profiles like LinkedIn Pro. These all incur some sort of subscription cost, that can be considered a necessary business expense.
Much like traditional ad placement, online ad placement using Google Adwords or PPC ads are tax deductible. As are sponsored ads on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These are all examples of a great way to expand a businesses reach, and also improve ROI. However, the cost associated with running sponsored ads on these sites can add up over time. Fortunately, these costs are associated with growing business, therefore can qualify as a deductible expense.
Content is a driving force in any digital marketing strategy. It is important to procure good quality content that is relevant and consistent. Since good content can take some time to create, many business outsource their content creation. For example, many businesses choose to hire a professional blog writer. This helps create a good stream of quality blog content, which establishes the business as an authority in their industry. It also saves the business time and provides another deductible expense. This can also include the costs associated with professional photography and video creation.
Many digital marketing professionals rely of the skills of other industry professionals. These outsourced professional expenses to for example: web designers or social media managers are 100% tax deductible.
Continued education and training in digital marketing is necessary in order to remain relevant and competitive. Trends change and technology improves, so it is important to stay on top of the latest. The costs associated with attending a training course or digital marketing conference qualify as deductible expenses. This includes course fees, entry fees, and even travel expenses.
Part of growing business might entail physically meeting with clients. This often involves dining out. There have been some recent changes to entertaining and meal deductions. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, entertaining expenses are no longer deductible. This means the costs associated with taking a client to an event like a baseball game are no longer deductible. However, if the business owner provides a meal over the course of the game, this could still qualify. The IRS has not expressly set guidelines regarding meals or snacks at events so it is a good idea veer on the side of caution.
Dining clients still qualifies as a deductible expense. It is important to make sure the meals are not too extravagant, an owner of the business was present, and business was discussed. Keeping personal and business meal expenses separate, is really important.
Keeping track of digital marketing expenses makes the process of preparing and filing taxes go a lot smoother. There are a lot of programs out there that help keep track of digital marketing expenses. Some good programs that are efficient and effective are QuickBooks Online and Xerox. For newer businesses who are just getting started Wave Accounting is a good choice, and it is free. Another important thing to keep in mind when it comes to digital marketing, is 1099 issuance. If a business retains the service of a non-employee for digital marketing services, and they earn more than $600, a 1099 must be issued.
Think critically about your deductions. If Wish can argue that sponsoring the Lakers is a necessary activity to drive their business, you can apply similar logic to find expenses that are deductible.
Don't be extraordinary with your expenses. That is, when it comes to your deductions. You want to have a similar financial profile as your industry. The IRS has a computerized system that is checking your expense category to sales ratios, don't be an outlier either as being too high in a category or too low such that it is to your detriment.
Write down an exhaustive list of your potential write-offs. This will create clarity about what you're doing right, and what deductions you're missing out on. And remember, there must be an expense to claim a deduction.
Automate with accounting software. You automate so much in your business, you should in your accounting as well. A good accountant or bookkeeper should be able to create rules in your accounting software to limit unnecessary thinking and duplicate tasks.
Working with a tax professional is a great way to identify all digital marketing costs that qualify as a deductible expense. In addition, a professional can help insure that taxes are prepared accurately and on time, and also help with a comprehensive tax planning strategy. For more information on how digital marketing activities qualify as deductible expenses or other tax tips contact My Tax Hack here.


Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) entail much more than mere dollars and cents – they're also a death, a birth, a morphing, a creating. A panel at an April 9 session at the 2019 NAPA 401(k) Summit discussed some of the nuts-and-bolts aspects of melding two advisory firms into one.
So what does a merger or acquisition mean to executives of the firms that are involved?
You become a business leader. Caballero gained "a newfound respect" for her mentor when her new entity was born. "Take a good look in the mirror. Figure out who you are," said Davis.
Pay attention to details. "Branding will probably change," said O'Shaughnessy. Davis pointed out that one should remember that messages, communication and planning should reflect any additional time zones that now may be part of business operations.
You're building a culture. "It's much easier to create a culture than change a culture," said Caballero. Davis concurred regarding the importance of culture, telling attendees that it's expected to grow the business, but that it's most important to build the culture along the way.
Remember client service. Davis stressed the importance of building a culture that will allow one to better serve clients. Caballero said, "I have a clear vision of who we are," adding that she wants clients to feel a certain way. Caballero remarked that she likes to keep in mind the maxim that "you don't have to be the best, you have to be people's favorite." And O'Shaughnessy offered a broader vision that service extends to the broader region in which a business is located; he suggested not selling one's business to a buyer that would then take jobs away from the area.


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Balongdowo is een bestuurslaag in het regentschap Bojonegoro van de provincie Oost-Java, Indonesië. Balongdowo telt 1521 inwoners (volkstelling 2010).

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from __future__ import absolute_import
__author__ = 'wintere'

import os
import codecs
from datetime import datetime
from time import time
import json
import socket
import zipfile
import inspect
from werkzeug.datastructures import ImmutableDict
from werkzeug.utils import secure_filename
from collections import defaultdict
from celery.signals import after_task_publish

import operator
import unicodecsv as csv
# Import Ity Modules

import sys
sys.path.append(os.path.join(
    os.path.dirname(os.path.basename(__file__)),
    ".."
))
sys.path.append(os.path.dirname(os.path.basename(__file__)))
from Ity import DATA_NAMES, DATA_EXTENSIONS
import ubiq_internal_tasks
from Ity.Tokenizers import RegexTokenizer
from Ity import dictionaries_root
# Import app configuration
from app_config import conf as app_config

# Import Celery Modules
from celery import Celery, current_task
from celery.utils.log import get_task_logger

# Instantiate Celery
celery_app = Celery(__name__)
celery_app.config_from_object("celery_config")
logger = get_task_logger(__name__)

# Have tasks indicate when they have been sent.
# From http://stackoverflow.com/a/10089358
from celery.signals import task_sent

# Mail imports
from email.mime.text import MIMEText
import smtplib

version = 1.2

# generic email form sent after jobs complete
def email_alert(email, failed=False, name=''):
    corpus_name = current_task.request.id
    if failed:
        subject_status = "failed"
        body = app_config.get("FAIL_TEMPLATE", None)
    else:
        subject_status = "succeeded"
        body = app_config.get("SUCCESS_TEMPLATE", None)
    mail_from_address = app_config.get("MAIL_FROM_ADDRESS", None)
    mail_server = app_config.get("MAIL_SERVER", None)
    mail_port = app_config.get("MAIL_PORT", None)
    mail_username = app_config.get("MAIL_USERNAME", None)
    mail_password = app_config.get("MAIL_PASSWORD", None)
    ubiquity_url = app_config.get("UBIQUITY_URL", None)
    if not all([
        body,
        mail_from_address,
        mail_server,
        mail_port,
        mail_username,
        mail_password,
        ubiquity_url
    ]):
        return
    # Send mail
    try:
        if name != '':
            status_link = '%s/tag_corpus/%s/%s' % (ubiquity_url, corpus_name, name)
            msg = MIMEText(body % (name, status_link))
        else:
            status_link = '%s/tag_corpus/%s/%s' % (ubiquity_url, corpus_name, '~')  #placeholder to retain url structure
            msg = MIMEText(body % (corpus_name, status_link))
        msg['Subject'] = 'Ubiqu+Ity job %s' % subject_status
        msg['To'] = email
        msg['From'] = mail_from_address
        s = smtplib.SMTP(mail_server, mail_port)
        s.starttls()
        s.login(mail_username, mail_password)
        s.sendmail(mail_username, email, msg.as_string())
    # TODO: Handle failure
    except smtplib.SMTPException:
        pass

# failure email sent if the task fails
def email_failure(task):
    def on_failure(exc, task_id, args, kwargs, einfo):
        try:
            email = kwargs.pop('email')
            if email is not None:
                email_alert(email, failed=True,name='~')
        except KeyError:
            pass

    task.on_failure = on_failure
    return task

@after_task_publish.connect
def update_sent_state(sender=None, body=None, **kwargs):
    # the task may not exist if sent using `send_task` which
    # sends tasks by name, so fall back to the default result backend
    # if that is the case.
    task = celery_app.tasks.get(sender)
    backend = task.backend if task else celery_app.backend
    backend.store_result(body['id'], None, "SENT")

# Sentry Integration
if "SENTRY_DSN" in celery_app.conf:
    from raven import Client
    from raven.contrib.celery import register_signal
    client = Client(
        dsn=celery_app.conf["SENTRY_DSN"]
    )
    register_signal(client)

default_tag_corpus_options = {
    "filename_match": "*.txt",
    "taggers": {
        "DocuscopeTagger": None  # ,
        # "SimpleRuleTagger": {
        #     "rules_path":
    },
}

def _tag_text_options_valid(options):
    return (
        "text_path" in options and
        options["text_path"] is not None and
        "model_path" in options and
        options["model_path"] is not None and
        "taggers" in options and
        type(options["taggers"]) is dict
    )

# unzips archives passed in as input to the web version
def _expand_zip_archive(zip_archive_path, delete_zip_archive=True):
    """
    Returns a list of file paths written to disk, as extracted from the specified ZIP archive.
    Removes the ZIP archive by default.
    :param zip_archive_path:
    :param delete_zip_archive:
    :return:
    """
    # http://stackoverflow.com/a/7806727
    written_files = []
    zfile = zipfile.ZipFile(zip_archive_path)
    for name in zfile.namelist():
        (dirname, filename) = os.path.split(name)
        # Skip blank filenames and MacOSX metadata files
        if filename == "" or dirname.startswith('__MACOSX'):
            continue
        # Reassign dirname to place the contents of the ZIP archive in the folder containing the archive.
        zip_archive_containing_folder = os.path.dirname(zip_archive_path)
        # Figure out the full file path of where this file is going.
        file_containing_folder = os.path.join(
            zip_archive_containing_folder,
            dirname
        )
        file_path = os.path.join(
            file_containing_folder,
            filename
        )
        if not os.path.exists(file_containing_folder):
            os.mkdir(file_containing_folder)
        # Do not overwrite existing files.
        if not os.path.exists(file_path):
            fd = open(file_path, "w")
            fd.write(zfile.read(name))
            fd.close()
            written_files.append(file_path)
    #if delete_zip_archive:
    #   os.remove(zip_archive_path)
    return written_files

#saves corpus for web version of Ubiq+Ity
@celery_app.task
def save_corpus(corpus_name, data_uploads):
    corpus_date = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d-%X").replace(":", "-")
    corpus_path = os.path.join(celery_app.conf["OUTPUT_ROOT"], corpus_date)
    corpus_info = {
        "name": corpus_name,
        "provenance": "ubiquity-%s" % corpus_date,
        "path": corpus_path,
        # Always output in the TMP_ROOT, where we **know** we have write access.
        "output_path": os.path.join(corpus_path, "Output"),
        "data": {}
    }
    corpus_data_files = {}
    # Only deal with the data uploads we expect to have.
    for data_name in DATA_NAMES:
        if data_name in corpus_info["data"]:
            raise ValueError("Attempting to upload data of the same type twice.")
        data_files = data_uploads.getlist(data_name)
        # Skip this data type if there are no uploads for it.
        if len(data_files) == 0:
            continue
        info = {
            "name": data_name,
            "path": os.path.join(corpus_path, "Data", data_name)
        }
        saved_files = {
            "saved":   [],
            "skipped": []
        }
        # Save the uploaded metadata files.
        if not os.path.exists(info["path"]):
            os.makedirs(info["path"])
        # Go through all the uploaded data files.
        for the_file in data_files:
            new_filename = secure_filename(the_file.filename)
            new_filename_ext = os.path.splitext(new_filename)[1]
            new_file_path = os.path.join(
                info["path"],
                new_filename
            )
            # Is this file of the right type?
            if new_filename_ext in DATA_EXTENSIONS[data_name]:
                the_file.save(new_file_path)
                # Special case for CorpusText ZIP archives: we want to extract them.
                # By default, _unzip_archive() deletes the ZIP archive after extraction!
                if data_name == "Text" and new_filename_ext == ".zip":
                    # Add the paths of the files extracted from the ZIP archive.
                    saved_files["saved"].extend(
                        _expand_zip_archive(zip_archive_path=new_file_path)
                    )
                else:
                    # Add the path of this saved file.
                    saved_files["saved"].append(new_file_path)
            else:
                saved_files["skipped"].append(the_file.filename)
        corpus_info["data"][data_name] = info
        corpus_data_files[data_name] = saved_files
    return corpus_info, corpus_data_files

@email_failure
@celery_app.task
#skeleton method accessed by web version of Ubiq+Ity
def tag_corpus(
        corpus_info,
        corpus_data_files,
        email,
        tags=ImmutableDict(Docuscope={"return_included_tags": True, "return_excluded_tags": False}),
        create_zip_archive=False,
        ngram_count=0,
        ngram_pun=False,
        ngram_per_doc=False,
        chunk_text=False,
        chunk_length=None,
        chunk_offset=None,
        blacklist_path=None,
        blacklist_words='',
        rule_csv=False,
        doc_rule=False,
        defect_count=False,
        name='',
        token_csv=False
):
    csv_path = ubiq_internal_tasks.tag_corpus(corpus_info,
        corpus_data_files,
        email,
        tags=tags,
        create_zip_archive=create_zip_archive,
        ngram_count=ngram_count,
        ngram_pun=ngram_pun,
        ngram_per_doc=ngram_per_doc,
        chunk_text=chunk_text,
        chunk_length=chunk_length,
        chunk_offset=chunk_offset,
        blacklist_path=blacklist_path,
        blacklist_words=blacklist_words,
        rule_csv=rule_csv,
        doc_rule=doc_rule,
        defect_count=defect_count,
        name=name,
        token_csv=token_csv,
        app_mode=True,
        current_task = current_task,
        logger = logger)
    zip_archive_path = None
    if create_zip_archive:
        zip_archive_path = archive_corpus_output(
            corpus_info=corpus_info,name=name
        )
    # Update progress. (Web version)
    if current_task.request.id is not None:
        current_task.update_state(
            state='PROGRESS',
            meta={'current': 100.0, 'total': 100.0}
        )
    # Email if successful. (Web version)
    if email is not None:
        email_alert(email, failed=False, name=name)

    return corpus_info["name"], csv_path, zip_archive_path

@celery_app.task
#zips up job once it is completed, for use with web client
def archive_corpus_output(corpus_info, name=''):
    zip_archive_root = os.path.join(
        corpus_info["output_path"],
        "..",
        "Archives"
    )
    if not os.path.exists(zip_archive_root):
        os.makedirs(zip_archive_root)
    zip_archive_filename = "".join([name,
                                    corpus_info["provenance"],
                                    ".zip"
                                    ])
    zip_archive_path = os.path.join(
        zip_archive_root,
        zip_archive_filename
    )
    if os.path.exists(zip_archive_path):
        raise IOError("ZIP archive '%s' already exists!" % zip_archive_path)
    zip_archive_file = zipfile.ZipFile(zip_archive_path, "w", zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED)
    archive_target_path = os.path.join(
        corpus_info["output_path"],
        corpus_info["provenance"]
    )
    for root, dirs, files in os.walk(archive_target_path):
        for the_file in files:
            relative_root_path = root.replace(corpus_info["output_path"], "")
            zip_archive_file.write(
                filename=os.path.join(root, the_file),
                arcname=os.path.join(relative_root_path,the_file)
            )
    zip_archive_file.close()
    return zip_archive_path

if __name__ == "__main__":
    celery_app.start()

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The Dolphins signed defensive end Tank Carradine, as Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald tweets. The veteran has 77 tackles and 5.5 sacks to his credit across 45 career games.
Carradine signed with the Raiders last spring, but was cut in early October after playing limited snaps. Afterwards, he hit the workout circuit, but did not find a new home for the 2018 season.
Carradine has yet to live up to his status as a 2013 second-round pick. Last year, he notched just 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles for Oakland.
The edge rusher's best season came in 2014 when he had three sacks in nine games. On the plus side, Carradine has done a decent job of generating pressure off of the edge, despite his low sack totals. In 2017, his production would have placed him among Pro Football Focus' top 50 edge defenders if he had enough snaps to qualify.
The Dolphins also inked cornerback Jomal Wiltz to a deal. Wiltz was on the Patriots' practice squad in 2018.
Former Raiders defensive end Tank Carradine, who was released last week at his request, will visit the Lions on Wednesday, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). The former second-round pick of the 49ers is looking for more playing time, and he could have that opportunity in Detroit as Ezekiel Ansah continues to rehab from a shoulder injury.
Carradine has yet to live up to his 2013 draft status and notched just 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles last season. His best season came in 2014 when he had three sacks in nine games. On the plus side, Carradine has done a decent job of generating pressure off of the edge, despite his low sack totals. Last year, his production would have placed him among Pro Football Focus' top 50 edge defenders if he had enough snaps to qualify.
Without Ansah, the Lions are working with a defensive end group that includes rookie Da'Shawn Hand, Romeo Okwara, Eric Lee, and Kerry Hyder. Okwara has three sacks and Hand has two sacks and two forced fumbles, but the Lions have interest in Carradine for depth.
The Raiders are releasing veteran defensive end Tank Carradine, according to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal (Twitter link).
According to Gehlken, Carradine requested his release from the team and Oakland obliged. Gehlken notes that Carradine will "hit free agency in search of larger role" and that he was dissatisfied with his role with the Riders. Through four games, Carradine had played just 24 defensive snaps. Carradine got some run against the Broncos in Week 2, but has been inactive for the team's other three games.
Carradine, a Florida State alum, was taken in the second round by the 49ers back in 2013. Despite his high draft status, he never really panned out in San Francisco. Last year he appeared in eight games, starting seven. He notched just 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles. For his career, Carradine has 77 tackles and 5.5 sacks. His best year came in 2014 when he had three sacks in just nine games in a situational role.
Carradine has always struggled with injuries, but has been solid against the run throughout his career and able to generate pressure despite his low sack numbers. It was reported back in February that the 49ers were interested in re-signing him, but the Raiders ended up signing him to a one-year deal in March. With several teams across the league looking for pass-rush help, Carradine should be able to latch on with someone before the end of the season.
The Raiders continued to add to their defense in free agency on Friday, signing former 49ers defensive end Tank Carradine, NFL.com's Tom Pelissero tweets.
Carradine visited Oakland on Thursday and met with the Seahawks today. He chose to stay in the Bay Area, where he has played with San Francisco since 2014.
Carradine, 29, was a second-round pick of the Niners in 2013. He hasn't quite lived up to his potential and he is coming off of a season in which he missed half of the team's games. He did start in seven of his eight contests in 2017, however. He tallied 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks and would have placed among Pro Football Focus' top 50 edge defenders if he had enough snaps to qualify.
We learned earlier today that the former 49ers defensive end had a meeting scheduled with the Raiders. The 2013 second-round pick had been relatively underwhelming during his San Francisco tenure, and he also missed half of the 2017 season. He ultimately started seven of his eight games last year, compiling 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His production would have placed him among Pro Football Focus' top 50 edge defenders if he had enough snaps to qualify.
The Seahawks are a bit crowded at defensive end, and the team is currently projected to start Cliff Avril and Frank Clark. However, along with Branden Jackson and Quinton Jefferson (and others), the 29-year-old Carradine would certainly provide Seattle with some insurance at the position.


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I remember a long period of time when I was looking for a target; someone to blame, and something to hit. I aimed my unhappiness at several places over the years—her school, the drug dealer, her father—anyone but myself. That was the flip of the guilt regarding my own responsibility. I was never able to sustain that focus because it really didn't help, nor did I feel any better. It finally occurred to me that there would never be any restitution. Nothing could equal that loss nor make me whole again. Ultimately, it felt like an avoidance of the truth not to acknowledge that my loss was final. Blaming anyone was not going to bring her back. Another of those small choices slipped in almost unnoticed, until I realized I was less agitated, more at peace within.
As I sit here debating what else to say, I wonder if writing this is like continually picking the scab off an old wound that I won't let heal, or if it is like resetting a bone that never healed properly. I actually don't know what healing properly should look or feel like for a loss of this nature.
What I have found most helpful over the years are those that chose to be straight with me. It is the silence and abandonment that adds to the pain. I always thought it was a hilarious statement for people to say, "I was afraid that I might upset you." How much more upset can a person be? The protocols for funerals and mourning are pretty thin to nonexistent. Perhaps a word or two about the importance of funerals and graves would be appropriate here. Before Sharon's death, I remember being very critical of funerals, cemeteries, and mourners. I thought it was a lot of fuss about nothing. I guess it is, for those who have not faced a death in the family. It is not really possible to convey bereavement to the non-bereaved.
The funeral is about the final good-byes and making the loss real. It is also a place to celebrate life. Without that there is no closure, which explains why the MIA-POW movement is still active. I have found her graveside a very important place to remember, grieve, and recover.
During the viewing I spent many hours with her body—touching and caressing her, and accepting the reality. There were many that did not want me near her and her coffin; fortunately, Morrie ran interference for me to make that possible. I still don't understand the strange reaction of people to bodies. This was my child's body and I was not afraid of or put off by her remains. I met with several of her friends during that time and they were wonderful. I have lost track of them over the years, so a salute to those of you who hung in during that time. I was always very touched by the number and variety of mementos that were left in her casket. Little treasures they had shared during the times together in Sharon's life.


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About the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has developed and delivered pioneering mental health care for over 60 years. Our aim is to transform current mental health provision in the UK by improving the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of treatment. We believe that every child and their family should be at the heart of the care they receive, working in partnership with professionals.
Our Patron: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge The Anna Freud Centre, operating as Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, is a registered charity, number 1077106, and company limited by guarantee, company number 03819888.
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My mom used to have the studio fix powder and I swiped it from her lol. It's so great! I've heard great things about the soft and gentle highlighter. I've never bought anything from a Mac store so I'll have to go soon!
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Q: single sbt file for creating a fat jar I work on a Java project, whose tests I want to convert to scala. I saw that it might be more convenient to package the entire project jar with sbt, rather than with maven.
However, I currently have a single pom.xml file, that creates a jar with all dependencies inside ("fat jar") using maven shade plugin, and runs the tests. This is achieved via the "mvn package" command.
With sbt, I saw that 2-3 files are needed just for the fat jar - build.sbt, assembly.sbt, possibly plugins.sbt.
Is there some way by which I can have a single xxx.sbt file, and run one / several sbt commands, to get the same effect?

A: No, you need at least two files: project/plugins.sbt with the
addSbtPlugin("com.eed3si9n" % "sbt-assembly" % "0.14.9")

line and build.sbt with the assembly settings. You can merge the *.sbt files in the root directory, sbt reads them all regardless of the name anyway. But the files in the project/ directory are different. You can read more about it in https://www.scala-sbt.org/1.x/docs/Organizing-Build.html

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Punishment for a Romanian Holocaust denier: a trip to the US Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC
Filed under: Holocaust, World War II — Tags: Dan Sova, Romanian law against Holocaust denial, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum — furtherglory @ 11:18 am
According to a recent news article which you can read in full here, Romanian congressman Dan Sova will be punished for "denying pro-Nazi dictator Ion Antonescu's responsibility in the Holocaust." As part of his punishment, Sova will be sent to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.
Specifically, Sova said that "historical data show that a total of 24 Jews were killed during the Iași pogrom by the German army." I am not familiar with this "pogrom" but I am guessing that Sova minimized the horror of a German war crime in which more than 24 Jews were killed.
I don't recall that the exhibits at the USHMM give the details of this little-known pogrom in Romania, a country that was an ally of Nazi Germany in World War II. The exhibits at the USHMM are slanted toward American high school students who are the main visitors, and only the highlights of the Holocaust are presented.
According to Wikipedia, "In Romania, Emergency Ordinance No. 31 of March 13, 2002 prohibits Holocaust denial. It was ratified on May 6, 2006. The law also prohibits racist, fascist, xenophobic symbols, uniforms and gestures: proliferation of which is punishable with imprisonment from between six months to five years."
Dan Sova is getting off lightly — he could have been put on trial for breaking the Romanian law against Holocaust denial and sentenced to five years in prison. Instead, he will be forced to see the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. I doubt that Dan Sova will be reading my blog, but I am going to give a description of the USHMM so that potential visitors will know what to expect.
I spent two days at the USHMM in April 2000. The exhibits might have changed since then, but I am sure that the building is the same.
Close-up of sculpture at 15th Street entrance to US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is located in the heart of America's capital city, Washington, DC, just off the Capitol Mall. The photo above shows the entrance on 15th Street. The main entrance is on the other side of the building on 14th Street. I don't know what the piece of sculpture represents, but it looks like a smashed swastika to me.
The brick courtyard in front of the 15th Street entrance to the USHMM, shown in the photo below, is named Eisenhower Plaza in honor of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, who commanded the invasion on the beaches of Normandy, which subsequently led to the liberation of the Jews from the Nazi concentration camps in Germany.
View of USHMM from courtyard on 15th Street
A two-part modern sculpture entitled Loss and Regeneration, designed by Jewish artist Joel Shapiro, who was born in America in 1941, stands in the courtyard with one section near the sidewalk, and the other part near the door to the museum, as shown in the photo above.
The abstract black figures symbolize the destruction of European Jewry and the regeneration of the Jews. The first section of the sculpture is a house which has been tipped over and is now balanced precariously on the tip of one end of the peaked roof, symbolizing the loss of Jewish homes when the Nazis destroyed the shtetls, as the Jewish villages in Poland were called.
House in Tykocin, a Jewish shtetl in Poland
A plaque, dedicated to the 1.5 million Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust, is on the ground near the uprooted house; it is engraved with a poem found in 1945, written by a child in the Theresienstadt ghetto in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). It was probably written in German or Yiddish, but the words on the plaque are in English:
Until, after a long, long time
I'd be well again
Then I'd like to live
And go back home again. (more…)


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The public is welcome to stop by the east side of the Park 1 block North of King Albert Avenue on Porter Street (just north of the tennis courts) to watch local radio amateurs of all ages as they set up and operate radio equipment to make contact with other operators from the Lower Mainland clubs, as well as the thousands of local clubs across North America that will be participating in this years activities.
Be sure to stop by the "Get on the Air" (GOTA) station, and experience the thrill of talking with someone in a distant town or city, using nothing but a short wave radio transceiver.
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This article provides information on the following six methods of producing electric power.
Friction: Energy produced by rubbing two material together.
 Heat: Energy produced by heating the junction where two unlike metals are joined.
 Light: Energy produced by light being absorbed by photoelectric cells, or solar power.
 Chemical: Energy produced by chemical reaction in a voltaic cell, such as an electric battery]].
 Pressure: Energy produced by compressing or decompressing specific crystals.
 Magnetism: Energy produced in a conductor that cuts or is cut by magnetic lines of force.

Friction
Friction is the least-used of the six methods of producing energy. If a cloth rubs against an object, the object will display an effect called friction electricity. The object becomes charged due to the rubbing process, and now possesses an electrical charge. There are two main types of electrical charge: positive and negative. Each type of charge attracts the opposite type and repels the same type. This can be stated in the following way: Like charges repel and unlike charges attract. Static electricity has several applications. Its main application is in Van de Graaff generators, used to produce high voltages in order to test the dielectric strength of insulating materials. Other uses are in electrostatic painting and sandpaper manufacturing. The course grains acquire a negative charge as they move across the negative plate. As unlike charges attract, the positive plate attracts the course grains and their impact velocity enables them to be embedded into the adhesive.

Heat
In 1821 Thomas Seebeck discovered that the junction between two metals generates a voltage that is a function of temperature. If a closed circuit consists of conductors of two different metals, and if one junction of the two metals is at a higher temperature than the other, an electromotive force is created in a specific polarity. An example of this is in the case of copper and iron, the electrons first flow along the iron from the hot junction to the cold one. The electrons cross from the iron to the copper at the hot junction, and from the copper to the iron at the cold junction. This property of electromotive force production is known as the Seebeck effect. This effect is utilized in the most widely employed method of thermometry.

Light
The sun's rays can be used to produce electrical energy. The direct user of sunlight is the solar cell or photovoltaic cell, which converts sunlight directly into electrical energy without the incorporation of a mechanical device. This technology is simpler than the fossil-fuel-driven systems of producing electrical energy. A solar cell is formed by a light-sensitive p-n junction semiconductor, which when exposed to sunlight is excited to conduction by the photons in light. When light, in the form of photons, hits the cell and strikes an atom, photo-ionisation creates electron-hole pairs. The electrostatic field causes separation of these pairs, establishing an electromotive force in the process. The electric field sends the electron to the p-type material, and the hole to the n-type material. If an external current path is provided, electrical energy will be available to do work. The electron flow provides the current, and the cell's electric field creates the voltage. With both current and voltage the silicon cell has power. The greater the amount of light falling on the cell's surface, the greater is the probability of photons releasing electrons, and hence more electric energy is produced.

Chemical

When a zinc electrode and copper electrode are placed in a dilute solution of sulfuric acid, the two metals react to each other's presence within the electrolyte and develop a potential difference of about 1 volt between them. When a conducting path joins the electrodes externally, the zinc electrode dissolves slowly into the acid electrolyte, The zinc molecule goes into the electrolyte in the form of positive ions while its electrons are left on the electrode. The copper electrode on the other hand does not dissolve in the electrolyte. Instead, it gives up its electrons to the positively charged ions of hydrogen in the electrolyte, turning them into molecules of hydrogen gas that bubble up around the electrode. The zinc ion combines with the sulfate ion to form zinc sulfate, and this salt falls to the bottom of the cell. The effect of all this is that the dissolving zinc electrode becomes negatively charged, the copper electrode is left with a positive charge, and electrons from the zinc pass through the external circuit to the copper electrode.

Pressure
The molecules of some crystals and ceramics are permanently polarised: some parts of the molecule are positively charged, while other parts are negatively charged. These materials produce an electric charge when the material changes dimension as a result of an imposed external force. The charge produced is referred to as piezoelectricity. Many crystalline materials such as the natural crystals of quartz and Rochelle salted together with manufactured polycrystalline ceramics such as lead titanate zirconate and barium titanate exhibit piezoelectric effects. Piezoelectric materials are used as buzzers inside pagers, ultrasonic cleaners and mobile phones, and in gas igniters. In addition, these piezoelectric sensors are able to convert pressure, force, vibration, or shock into electrical energy. Being capable only of measuring active events, they are also used in flow meters, accelerometers and level detectors, as well as motor vehicles, to sense changes in the transmission, fuel injection and coolant pressure. When a voltage or an applied electric field stresses a piezo element electrically, its dimensions change. This phenomenon is known as electrostriction, or the reverse piezoelectric effect. This effect enables the element to act as a translating device called an actuator. Piezoelectric materials are used in power actuators, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, and in acoustic transducers, converting electric fields into sound waves.

Magnetism
The most useful and widely employed application of magnetism is in the production of electrical energy. The mechanical power needed to assist in this production is provided by a number of different sources. These sources are called prime movers, and include diesel, petrol and natural gas engines. Coal, oil, natural gas, biomass and nuclear energy are energy sources that are used to heat water to produce super-heated steam. Non-mechanical prime movers include water, steam, wind, wave motion and tidal current. These non-mechanical prime movers engage a turbine that is coupled to a generator. Generators that employ the principle of electro-magnetic induction carry out the final conversion of these energy sources. In order to do this, three necessary conditions must exist before a voltage is created by magnetism: movement, conductors and a magnetic field.

In accordance with these conditions, when a conductor or conductors move through a magnetic field to cut the lines of force, electrons are enabled to enter the conduction band thereby inducing an electric pressure for the production of alternating current in an external circuit. This may be referred to as an elementary alternator, consisting of a single wire loop called an armature with each end being attached to slip-rings and arranged so as to revolve midway between the magnetic poles. Two copper-graphite brushes connect with the external circuit on the slip-rings in order to collect the alternating current, generated in the conductor when the alternator is in operation. Another machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by means of electromagnetic induction is called a dynamo or direct current generator.

The key difference between an alternator and a generator is that the alternator delivers AC (alternating current) to the external circuit, while the generator delivers DC (direct current). In both machines alternating current is induced in the armature, but the type of current delivered to the external circuit depends on the way in  which the induced current is collected. In an alternator, the current is collected by brushes bearing against slip-rings; in a generator, a form of rotating switch called the commutator is placed between the armature and the external circuit. The commutator is designed to reverse the connections with the external circuit at the instant of each reversal of induced current in the armature, producing rectified current or direct current. This rectified current is not pure like the current of a voltaic cell but is instead a pulsating current that is constant in direction   and varying in intensity.

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DMZ: Donald Trump steps into North Korea with Kim Jong Un
By Steve George, Jessie Yeung, James Griffiths, Kevin Liptak and Joshua Berlinger, CNN
Updated 8:39 p.m. ET, June 30, 2019
What we covered here
A historic moment: Trump has become the first sitting US President to step into North Korea. He met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone (DMZ), and the two leaders held a private bilateral meeting before Kim returned to North Korea.
A day of diplomacy: Earlier Sunday, Trump held a bilateral meeting, working lunch, and joint news conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in the capital Seoul.
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Our live coverage has ended, but you can read more about President Donald Trump's visit to North Korea Korea here:
The North Korea issue is now a diplomatic triangle of Trump, Xi and Kim
Six big moments from Donald Trump's historic trip to North Korea
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What's the point of the Trump-Kim meeting -- other than a photo op?
Trump 'fawned over Kim Jong-un': What 2020 candidates are saying about the US/NK meetup
By Jessica Durando, CNN
After President Donald Trump took 20 unprecedented steps into North Korea Sunday, reaction quickly poured in from 2020 Democratic hopefuls on the campaign trail.
Here's what some of the candidates are saying:
Sen. Bernie Sanders said he has "no problem" with Trump meeting with Kim Jong-un, but said the issue he took was with Trump's "incredible inconsistencies."
"I don't want it simply to be a photo opportunity, the whole world's media was attracted there," Sanders said on ABC's "This Week."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, appearing on CNN's "State of the Union," said diplomacy is not as easy as bringing a hot dish over the fence to the dictator next store; there needs to be a clear focus and a clear mission and clear goals.
"I don't think we know it works until there is results," Klobuchar told CNN's Brianna Keilar.
The Joe Biden campaign put out a statement, slamming Trump for his relationship with dictators.
"President Trump's coddling of dictators at the expense of American national security and interests is one of the most dangerous ways he's diminishing us on the world stage and subverting our values as a nation. This past week he yet again fawned over Kim Jong-un -- to whom he's made numerous concessions for negligible gain -- joked with Vladimir Putin about our election security and 'getting rid' of journalists, and even expressed sympathy for Turkey buying Russian missiles," the former vice president's spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement. "His conduct reinforces that we urgently need a president who can restore our standing in the world, heal relationships with key allies Trump has alienated, and deliver real change for the American people."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tweeted, "Our President shouldn't be squandering American influence on photo ops and exchanging love letters with a ruthless dictator. Instead, we should be dealing with North Korea through principled diplomacy that promotes US security, defends our allies, and upholds human rights."
11:03 a.m. ET, June 30, 2019
'It's a great historic moment': says Ex-DNI Clapper on Trump stepping into North Korea
Diane Ruggiero, CNN
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper disputed President Donald Trump's claim that President Barack Obama wanted to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Clapper, appearing Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," said that Trump stepping into North Korea is a "great historic moment" but said he personally does not believe the North Koreans have long-term any intent to denuclearize.
"I think it's a great historic moment ... and it's the first time a sitting president ever set foot in North Korea," Clapper, now a CNN national security analyst, told CNN's Brianna Keilar when asked if it was a breakthrough moment in US-North Korea relations. "I think when it comes to the hard business of negotiating here, I think that's another story. I personally don't believe the North Koreans have long term any intent to denuclearize."
Clapper questioned why North Korea would denuclearize.
"Why should they," he said. "It's their ticket to survival."
Clapper looked puzzled after watching a clip of Trump saying that the Obama administration begged for a meeting with Kim.
"In all the deliberations that I participated in on North Korea during the Obama administration, I can recall no instance whatever where President Obama ever indicated any interest whatsoever in meeting with Chairman Kim. I just -- that's news to me."
9:17 a.m. ET, June 30, 2019
Biegun held secret discussions to set up meeting between Trump and Kim
By Barbara Starr, CNN
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun held secret discussions at the DMZ to set up the meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean president Kim Jong Un, a U.S. senior official tells CNN.
The discussions were held the night before the two leaders met.
Officials became more confident Saturday morning that the possibility of the leaders meeting was real enough that a wider range of people were brought in and planning was in full swing, the official tells CNN.
Pope praises Trump-Kim meeting
From CNN's Valentina di Donato in Rome and Katie Polglase in London
Pope Francis has praised the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday saying, "in the last hours, we have assisted in Korea a good example of a culture of dialogue."
He added that the meeting "constitutes a step further in the walk of peace. Not only on that peninsula but in the entire world."
The remarks were made at the conclusion of the weekly Sunday Angelus Prayer held in St Peter's Square in Rome.
Pope Francis addresses worshipers Sunday from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square. TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images
Trump tweets about "great honor" standing on North Korean soil
From CNN's Betsy Klein in Seoul
During his journey back to America, US President Donald Trump has tweeted about his trip to the DMZ.
He said it was a "great honor" to stand "on the soil of North Korea," which he described as "an important statement for all."
Trump leaves South Korea
From CNN's Kevin Liptak
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One to depart South Korea in Osan Air Base. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
President Trump has departed South Korea, concluding his four-day, three-night visit to Asia.
Air Force One left Osan Air Base at 6:09 a.m. ET (7:09 p.m. local time), roughly 90 minutes behind schedule.
Trump was originally due back in Washington D.C. at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Trump's 20 steps into North Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump walk together into North Korean territory at the DMZ. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
US President Donald Trump crossed the low stone curb separating the North and South at 3:45 p.m. local time, making his way alongside a grinning Kim into a country that's long been a global pariah for its nuclear ambitions and dismal record on human rights.
In total Trump took 20 steps into North Korea, making history as the first serving US leader to set foot in the hermit kingdom.
The event, seemingly spontaneous and broadcast live, took to a new level Trump's showman instincts and view of diplomacy as a test of interpersonal skills.
Later, Trump said he was "proud to step over the line" and thanked Kim for the meeting. He invited him to the White House, though later acknowledged such a visit would likely not come soon.
You can read more about the historic moment here:
'Just a quick hello': Trump's DMZ invitation to Kim Jong Un hangs in the air
Trump inviting Kim Jong Un to South Korea's territory was "surprising"
Special adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae-In, Chung-in Moon, told CNN that he was "surprised" to see US President Donald Trump invite North Korean leader Kim Jong Un onto South Korean territory.
He added that it was also "quite unusual and quite surprising" to see Trump in the Freedom House with Kim "which belongs to South Korean territory."
"I think what happened this afternoon of today really shows that the military demarcation line is an artificial one," Chung-In told CNN.
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the DMZ. Dong-A Ilbo via Getty Images
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Gaudí Experience Multimedia and 4D Show in Barcelona
A few minutes walk away from Park Güell is an interactive multimedia centre called the "Gaudí Experience". I went along to the centre one morning to take a look around and learn more about what they have to offer.
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Gaudí 4D Experience multimedia centre
The centre is dedicated to providing an immersive multimedia experience to help you learn more about Antoni Gaudí and his many works.
When you first enter the Gaudí Experience there is a large room which is accessible to everyone completely free of charge. This area contains interactive multimedia information screens, and models of Gaudí's work.
Learn all about Gaudí with interactive multimedia screens
The interactive information screens enable anyone to easily learn more about each of Gaudí's work.
Multimedia screens are a fun way for kids to learn the facts about Antoni Gaudí
The menu systems are designed so that you can access the information of interest by touching hot spot areas on the screen. Windows then open out to reveal detailed information about the Gaudí subject you are interested in.
The multimedia screens have high-resolution photos of Gaudí's work along with detailed information about the photos you are viewing.
You can move screens around with a swipe of your hand and expand or shrink the screens much as you would a photo on a smartphone.	This can make it quick and fun to learn more about any of Gaudí's works.
The	information	is available in 9 languages which you can select before you start. The available languages are:
English, Spanish, Chinese, Catalán, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian.
Some of the Gaudí models are in existence in Barcelona e.g. the "Monumental Centre" in Park Güell. There is also one model of a Gaudí design that was planned for a high rise building in New York but was never actually built.
A scale model of the Gaudí monumental centre in Park Güell
The highlight of the Gaudí Experience is the 4D Gaudí show. The show lasts for 10 minutes and is called a 4D show because the moving images are in 3D but you also experience kinaesthetic sensations as your chairs bob and weave in synch with the cinema projection, small jets of compressed air are also sprayed at you at appropriate moments and all this with stereo surround sounds. This show gives you a totally immersive feel.
An audience enjoying the 4D show at the Gaudí Experience
The show has scenes of Barcelona streets as they were when Gaudí was alive and you have the feeling of flying through the streets which is quite exhilarating. There were gasps from the audience as the 3D images combined with other kinaesthetic and auditory effects to give the audience a unique experience. You feel you've been transported back into Gaudí's time and get a glimpse of what Barcelona was like then. The theme of the film highlights Gaudí's most famous works including Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Park Güell, set in Barcelona and also features Sant Jordi who saves the day by slaying the dragon.
There are no words actually spoken in the performance therefore it is suitable for visitors of any language.
The 4D performance is sutiable for both adults and kids. It is also popular with school visits to add additional entertainment to the multimedia centre.
However the 4D show is not suitable for:
- Children under 6 years.
- Pregnant women.
- People with heart diseases.
- People suffering from backache.
- Prohibited for children under 4 years.
Unlike the multimedia centre however you would need to pay a small entrance fee to experience the 4D show.
The Gaudí Experience provides a fun and entertaining way to learn more about Gaudí and his works and is suitable for people of all ages and languages.
Below you will find the address, contact telephone number opening hours, nearest metro stop, link to the information about the nearest car parking and link to the official website of Gaudí Experience.
Gaudi Experience
Carrer Larrard, 41
How to get to Gaudí Experience
Metro: Lesseps (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Gaudí Experience is "Park Güell" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Larrard / Rambla Mercedes: 116
Parc Güell: 24, 92
Car parking near Gaudí Experience close to Park Güell
01 January Wednesday 12:00 Noon - 18:30
06 January Monday Closed
07 January - 31 March Monday - Sunday 11:30 - 17:00
01 April - 30 September Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 19:00
01 October - 23 December Monday - Sunday 11:30 - 17:00
24 December Thursday 10:00 - 15:00
25 December Friday Closed
26 December - 30 December Saturday - Wednesday 11:30 - 17:00
Multimedia centre: Free
4D Gaudí Show:
Adults: €9.00
Children (less than 14 years): €7.50
Access for people with a disability: wheelchair accessible
Website: Gaudí Experience
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Considering BPA: State of the Art or Willful Ignorance?
While it is technically correct that the FDA did not ban bisphenol A (BPA), the Wall Street Journal misled readers when it ignored the clear FDA statements that we need to reduce BPA exposure of our most vulnerable citizens. This is a prototype example of the spin-versus-spin arguments that characterize most of the environmental chemical debate. These arguments are not about truth. They are about control of public perception. It is time for willful efforts to skip the spin, outline the challenges, and answer the questions that affect the safety of our children and grandchildren.
Toni Brayer, MD, member and past president of SFMS, has been named one of the "Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business." The honorable distinction is given to woman executives who are shaping Bay Area companies and communities.
SFMS hosted a successful career fair connecting residents and fellows from local residency programs with recruiters from nineteen exhibiting organizations representing variety of practice types and settings based in San Francisco Bay Area.


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