I'm in love with all things butternut squash right now! And these tacos were good enough to convince me to be vegan….! I'm in the process of an elimination diet right now and today I added back cashews. I smothered my tacos in cashew crema and i'm hoping my body reacts okay to it! Fingers crossed!
In a blender or mini food processor, combine the cashews, cumin, lime juice, water, and salt. Start the blender on the lowest speed and gradually increase to the highest speed. Blend for at least 1 minute, until a creamy consistency. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
To make the pine nuts, mix all ingredients in a bowl then broil them till browned.
To make the filling, heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute more. Add the squash and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, just until the squash begins to soften. Season with the chipotle chile powder and salt.
Add the kale and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, until it begins to wilt. Remove from the heat, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Serve with the tortillas, crema, pine nuts, onion & cilantro.


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This map of Rome's River District zonings was used in a PowerPoint presentation by Rome-Floyd County Associate Planner Brice Wood to the Rome City Commission on Monday. Wood stressed the benefits of making zoning for most of the River District parcels Urban Mixed-Use. He'd like to see the city waive the $250 rezoning fee for property owners to encourage them to convert to the higher-density, pedestrian-friendly kinds of developments across the river.
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City closer to offering U-M-U rezoning deal for River District properties
By K.T. McKee KMcKee@RN-T.com
Rome River District developer Thom Holt has been waiting three years for the city of Rome to offer a blanket Urban Mixed-Use rezoning deal that would waive the application fee for his commercial properties there.
Now that he has plans to build a $15 million, 170-unit apartment complex on Avenue A that is "workforce affordable," he will be required to have the 2 acres of parcels rezoned U-M-U from Office Institutional.
And he was hoping the Rome City Commission would be just a little bit closer to making that blanket deal a reality Monday night after hearing a presentation on the benefits of U-M-U zoning for River District properties by Rome-Floyd County Associate Planner Brice Wood.
"I'm excited about the push for U-M-U by the planning department and the Downtown Development Authority," said Holt, who also owns smaller commercial parcels on the corner of Avenue A and Fifth Avenue, as well as apartments and other properties throughout Floyd County. "I think the zoning staff thought the city would take action on it that night or at least put it up for a first reading. I did, too."
The U-M-U category allows high-density residential, commercial and office development with no parking or lot-size requirements. Buildings can be up to 100 feet in height and can be a mixture of loft apartments on top of restaurant or retail space, for instance.
It is said to be more pedestrian-friendly and encourages more in-town activities after 5 p.m. and on weekends, causing more economic growth in the area.
Back in August, the city's community development committee liked what they heard about U-M-U rezoning for the River District from Rome-Floyd Planning Director Artagus Newell and Wood, and asked them to take their PowerPoint presentation to the full City Commission.
In the meantime, Assistant City Manager Patrick Eidson suggested at that committee meeting Newell draft letters advising River District property owners of the city's rezoning plan and give them an opportunity to opt out if they aren't interested.
"The letters were never sent out," Holt said Wednesday. "I like the idea of having property owners opt out, though. It's better than having them opt in. I've told them I'm willing to meet with all of the landowners in this area and talk to them about U-M-U and why it's a benefit to the city and potentially for some property owners."
Wood explained Wednesday that U-M-U rezonings in the River District are important for Rome because it would act as a natural extension to "the Broad Street vibe" and help keep more people clustered in the downtown core.
"You want your city center to be vibrant and walkable by offering a mixture of opportunities for people," Wood said.
He referred to office and retail areas on Turner McCall Boulevard and Shorter Avenue as "dead zones" because they close by 5 p.m.
"I know quite a few property owners are interested in it, but there's always some hesitancy because they don't want to be the first one to pull the trigger," he said.
Wood said he's noticed when talking to landowners that there's still quite a bit of misunderstanding about zoning.
"If they already have a tenant, they don't see the need to bother with rezoning the lot," he said, adding that those tenants or property owners probably won't be there forever and they could appeal to a larger market if they go ahead and rezone to U-M-U from O-I or Community Commercial.
Wood reminded city commissioners Monday that when local businessman Kevin Dillmon was attempting to open his new restaurant Aventine at 401 W. Third St. in the River District, his project was delayed months when he was forced to rezone to U-M-U because of issues with parking in a C-C zone.
At the end of Wood's presentation, he told commissioners he hoped they could offer a one-time rezoning period for free to anyone in the River District who wanted to join in.
Commissioner Wendy Davis asked city officials what the commission needs to do to make that happen.
"From a planning perspective, this is our most lucrative zoning district," City Manager Sammy Rich said. "It adds value to our real estate. The higher the density, the more we as a city can capitalize on our millions of dollars of infrastructure. When you've got bodies and people consuming the services, it drives itself. It becomes a snowball."
Mayor Bill Collins agreed the plan needs to move forward and suggested maybe the DDA could work with Davis to put something together.
"I think once other property owners understand it, I don't think they would object," Holt said Wednesday.
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REVIEW: The 'Taste of Yucatán' Menu and New Menu Staples at Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs
Topher Wallace
This past week we were invited to celebrity Chef Rick Bayless' restaurant, Frontera Cocina, at Disney Springs to check out brand new menu items. This included a full look at the new Taste of Yucatán menu as well as brand new items added to the regular menu. We love Frontera Cocina and have returned numerous times since their 2016 opening for dinner and drinks. Please note that while we were guests of Frontera Cocina for this menu tasting we also won't steer you incorrectly with these new menu items. Fortunately, there's a LOT to love! Let's start with the new regular menu items and then we'll move to the Taste of Yucatán special menu.
Toto Elotes – Just made chips topped with roasted corn, lime crema & red chile Cotija cheese (contains dairy) – $13.00
There were life changing. Chef described them as loaded fries, but with chips and better ingredients. He's absolutely accurate. There's cheese smothered into the chips in every direction. It's topped with some nice roasted corn, lime crema and a red chili cheese. Everything works together making an amazing shareable appetizer that we recommend 100%.
Beet-Mango Salad – Roasted beets, Mexican mangos, little gem lettuces, goat cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds, red onion, chipotle agave dressing (contains dairy, seeds) – $11.00
Salads are typically seasonal, and this one has kind of a fall-flare to it. That's good because we're heading towards the end of summer here. There's good notes of the pumpkin seeds and the mango on top. The dressing is applied in just the right amount to not make the lettuce soggy but to give the perfect amount of flavor to each bite.
Grilled Hatch Green Chile Chicken for making Soft Tacos – Grilled chicken with Hatch green chile crema, caramelized onions, black beans refritos with queso fresco, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, served with warm corn tortillas (contains dairy, pork) – $19.00
Holy smokes. This chicken is AMAZING. I don't want to say that lightly because there's a lot of amazing entrees at Frontera Cocina, but this one seriously brings the game up a notch. It's served with a bunch of soft tortillas so you can build your own tacos, but the creamy chicken is more than amazing by itself. There's a subtle spice to the entire dish that's not overpowering and more flavorful than anything. Also, for the price of $19.00, it's a heck of a lot of food. Easily one of the best priced and tasting entrees we've had at Disney Springs EVER.
Chipotle Shrimp – Pan-roasted Florida Pink Shrimp, spicy chipotle salsa, roasted calabacitas, avocado, cotija, cilantro and onions, plantain rice, warm corn tortillas (contains shellfish) – $29.00
Speaking of amazing entrees, these shrimp were also stellar. Not as spicy as the chicken, but there's enough welcomed spice there to create a good kick. Personally, $29 for an entree is a little steep comparing the price to the other entrees on the menu, but the portion dictates the price here. There's a mountain of plump, juicy shrimp on the bed of rice. It's not only well worth your money but it tastes great too.
Taste of Yucatán
This special menu is only available for a limited time, so hurry in and check it out.
Agua de Chaya-Piña – (no refills) $6.00
No refills on this one, that's specified because it's a non-alcoholic specialty drink. Anyway, it taste like a smoothie of sorts. Our server said there's lot of health benefits to it, like lower cholesterol and not wanting to order a second. A few sips of the pulpy beverage and we were good.
Spicy Yucatán Margarita – Milagro blanco tequila, achiote cordial, Ancho Reyes liqueur, fresh lime-orange juice, habanero bitters – $13.00
There's not a crazy amount of spice going on with this one, but it lingers on the back tongue. Expect a rather fragrant margarita with well-mixed ingredients. There's not a lot to say here except that it's a really solid option, a rare commodity among the ever-growing lineup of restaurants at Disney Springs.
La Peninsula – Montelobos joven mezcal, dragon fruit, Huana Mayan guanabana rum liqueur, agave nectar, ginger reduction – $15.00
It looks like Instagram-fodder and it's exactly that because there's literally no flavor present here. I mean, there's some floral notes to the drink but it feels watered-down which is weird especially when the drink is such a bright color. The other options are far supreme.
Xtabentún – Honey-anise liqueur served on the rocks – $11.00
Okay, we weren't sure what to expect here, but it's a shot of the liquor over an ice ball. The liquor has a distinct honey smell and flavor to it, being rather thick due to the consistency of the alcohol. Xtabentún is a rather rare liquor that's made with anise seed in the Yucatán region of Mexico. It's a very unique, flavorful, and interesting alcohol that's worth your time to indulge.
Mango Guacamole – paired with smoky chipotle, and herby salsa roasted tomatillo, fresh mango, tangy-spicy Tajin, cilantro, onion – $11.00
Best news of the night came with the lead chef telling us that ALL guacamole orders come with red and green salsa now! That's huge and something we've wanted since day one of the restaurant. Anyway, the mango is just added on top of the guacamole, similar to how the other flavored guacamole are here at Frontera Cocina. You need to mix the mango into the guacamole to get things rolling, or just take a piece with every chip. Either way it adds a fruity flavor to the fresh guacamole that's excellent.
Cochinita Pibil – Achiote marinated slow roasted tender pork, black beans, poblano rajas, pickled red onions, habanero salsa (contains pork and gluten) – $24.00
Don't let the pictures fool you, there's a gigantic bed of pork below the pickled onion. This pork was tender and ever so delicate, easily being torn apart by a fork. Chef informed us that the soupy consistency at the bottom of the dish was intentional for the beans to soak-up as much flavor as possible. Everything in the dish is well though-out and works well together, but the pork stands out as one of the most tender entrees we've had in a long time.
Spicy Grilled Yucatan Swordfish – Mango-orange salsa, achiote-citrus butter, plantain rice, black bean refritos (contains pork) – $28.00
We wanted to like the swordfish more, unfortunately it wasn't as flaky as we anticipated. Still, the outer sauce was great and the mango added a wonderful fresh flavor, but the overall piece of fish could have been better. Hey, it's swordfish, and that's rather difficult to get to a flaky consistency without demolishing the fish, so Frontera Cocina did a great job presenting this in its state. I'm still unsure if this is constructive or just mindless ramblings, we did finish the fish so it was pretty good.
Mango Sorbet – with Spicy-Tangy Chamoy drizzle – $9.00
The mango soft serve was EXCELLENT. The chamoy drizzle is certainly going to be an acquired taste. We didn't really enjoy it, there was a lot of the sauce compared to the soft serve and when not mixed evenly the sauce overpowered everything else. There's also a sprinkling of tajim seasoning on top, giving a small kick to the soft serve. It's a little away from our flavor spectrum but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give this unique option a try.
As usual, Frontera Cocina impresses. These new dishes, and the specialty limited time menu, should open more doors for the casual diner at this great restaurant. There's a lot to love and we'll certainly be back to have more of that amazing chicken. Please note that Frontera Cocina invited us for this evening and provided food and drink for us to try. This is no way impacts our review, the restaurant just continuously is wonderful.
TagsDisney Dining Disney Springs Frontera Cocina Disney food Mexican Food
Contact Topher at [email protected]
Just so you're aware Swordfish Steaks are not supposed to be flaky at all. This cut and preparation is meant for it to cut and feel like a steak not flake away with your fork.
Yes! My wife and I love this place, and it doesn't get all the publicity some of the other DS locations get.Let me just say, there are enchiladas, and then there are Cocina Frontera enchiladas. Baked in a crock, amazing and complex mole sauce…man, I want to go back immediately! It's only seven hours away….
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Looks gorgeous, and very useful, even if you don't have the controller.
There have been many requests for a non-DIY solution for the 311C mods, so there it is (plus mixers, and mults). They are priced at £150 and come with pre-wired jacks and switches for the 311C.
so this is less of use if you have the controller 311B?
I imagine you could use the switches for the gate set mode to control the jumper settings on the 1200 Boogie/Borg/Noisering. Not sure about the CV control.
I received one a couple of weeks ago from Cary. It is indeed lovely and fantastically built. I am in the process of building a stand alone cherry case for it and the 311, I'll put up pics when I have a moment.
Everything in the middle (mults and mixers) would be of use, and the holes for the 311C switches and jacks could be repurposed if one wanted. Happy to do semi-custom builds of these (within reason).
Now just need to design a case.


their environment by technology transfer. ArTech cooperate to those developing countries with international organizations including NGOs, and try to recover the healthy nature for every creature. The most important thing to solve the environmental problems is to change the attention of the every human being. For this reason, ArTech plan to push to raise the attention of the home (children, house wives) on the environment.
Training of the biotechnology for processing municipal and organic waste.
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While not applicable for every type of small business, showcasing your expertise in your field can often bolster your reputation - creating a degree of trust and recognition between yourself and your potential customers.
The first step is to seek out relevant forums where you can demonstrate your thought leadership. The vast majority of these are likely to be online, but if any real-world opportunities do pop up (e.g. panels or speaking opportunities), be sure to take advantage.
Social media is a great tool in this regard, allowing you to track down places that your prospective customers are engaging in discussions and get involved. If you're genuinely helpful and display a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant subject matter - it's relatively straightforward to get prospects on-side and make them more likely to seek you out when it comes time to spend their money.
But don't limit yourself to the likes of Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to haunt the comment sections of relevant blogs and online publications and look for opportunities to be genuinely helpful or add value to discussions.
Most importantly, don't try and be 'salesy' at this point. Simply demonstrate your expertise and build positive sentiment towards yourself and your brand.
If your business is brick-and-mortar or you deliver services to a certain locality, it makes perfect sense to try and make yourself as visible as possible in your immediate vicinity. There's a few options in this regard and the best fits are likely to depend on your personal skillset and any help you're able to call upon.
PR: If you've got a business, you've got a story to share. The local press are constantly looking to fill their pages, so if your company has hit a milestone, taken on new staff or undertaken any noteworthy activity that's likely to impact the local area in a positive way, consider putting together a press release.
There's a right and wrong way to handle all of the above, however, so be mindful that not everything that's important to you will be newsworthy and apply discretion in what you choose to publicise.
Events and Sponsorship: For those with a bit of money or resources to spare, sponsoring or getting involved with a local event can be a boon in terms of getting your brand in front of a local audience.
Local Search: Be sure you apply to every free directory available (the likes of Yelp, Scoot, et cetera) and fill out your profile comprehensively. It's also worth checking out Gumtree and to a lesser extent Craigslist, although your adverts may get pushed down the listings on these sites over time.
Similarly, getting your business featured on Google Maps/Places can be massively beneficial in helping local audiences find you, so be sure to take advantage and set up your Google+ local page now.
In addition to your efforts on social, there's loads you can do to make your site more visible to search engines completely free of charge (providing it's relatively modern and set up with a content management system like Wordpress).
When it comes to SEO, there's a trade-off between resources, time and price. While it's definitely possible for you to teach yourself the basics and implement them - this is likely to be a time-consuming activity. The other, paid option is to outsource your SEO to an agency - an avenue that while more efficient, comes with its own set of challenges (particularly when it comes to picking the right agency to suit your needs).
We've written extensively about how to get started with SEO and suggested a number of resources that should prove highly useful for beginners, but be prepared to put in some seriously hard work if you're to see the desired results.
It's hard to overstate the importance of blogging for those delving into online marketing. Companies that blog attract more leads, more inbound links (an important factor in determining where your website will appear for a given search result) and have exponentially more pages indexed (i.e. 'read') by search engines than those that don't.
As well as being a vital component of improving your site's SEO, blogging is also a great way to demonstrate your expertise. What you blog about is largely dependent upon the type of company you are, but as a rule of thumb, if you're to use it as an effective sales tool, you want to focus on content that will be of interest to your prospective customers.
Be sure to check out our numerous blogging guides if you're looking to get the most out of your efforts.
Word of mouth is a powerful tool and its modern analogue is social advocacy. This describes the practice of delighting your customers and encouraging them to share positive experience in open, social forums.
While the principle is straightforward enough, implementing this tactic is anything but easy. First and foremost, you have to earn the recommendation - going above and beyond the call of duty to please your customers - and then convince them to spread the good word.
Some companies offer discounts or freebies to encourage positive social messages and while there's a distinct lack of guarantees, social advocacy has the potential to be a very powerful tool for SMEs.
"If I know there's a Twitter user who loves purses and talks about them a lot (which I can find using Twitter Search), and I sell purses, I reach out to her and offer her 20% off to come in or check out my catalogue online, just because I know she digs purses.
"If she blogs about purses, maybe I send her a new model with a note that says, 'Thanks for telling people about purses. We dig you.' I'm betting she'd talk about me, and I didn't have to break the bank to get the conversational love."
While it might be tempting to dive head-first into a marketing activity - getting to grips with the best practice of your preferred option will pay dividends when it comes time to get your first campaign underway.
If you've had any triumphs or tribulations in marketing your SME, be sure to leave us a comment below - we always love to hear your stories.


This is the message from researchers at the University of Maryland in Washington D.C. when they discovered a significant decrease in blood flow to several brain regions during a study where master athletes (aged between 50 to 80 years) stopped all exercise.
The participants in the study were all physical fit and were on exercise regiments of at least four hours of training each week.
Scientists measured the velocity of blood flow in the brain with an MRI scan while the participants were still following a regular training split and again after 10 days of no exercise. They discovered that the resting cerebral blood flow decreased in brain regions, including the areas of the left and right hippocampus and several regions known to be part of the brain's "default mode network" — a neural network known to deteriorate quickly with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
This result adds to a growing scientific understanding of the impact of exercise on cognitive health.
"We know that the hippocampus plays an important role in learning and memory and is one of the first brain regions to shrink in people with Alzheimer's disease," says Dr J. Carson Smith, associate professor of kinesiology and lead author of the study, which was published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.
According to Smith the take home message is simple: if you stop exercising for 10 days, just as you will quickly lose your fitness, you will also experience a decrease in blood brain flow.
"We know that if you are less physically active, you are more likely to have cognitive problems and dementia as you age," said Smith.
He admitted that more research was needed to understand how fast changes would occur, what the long-term effects could be, and how fast they could be reversed when exercise was resumed.


Why these engines are banned?
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Trick your friend with your POWER OF PERCEPTION!
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Der Edelfrankolin (Pternistis nobilis, Syn.: Francolinus nobilis) ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Fasanenartigen (Phasianidae). Bislang ist fast nichts über ihn bekannt.

Erscheinungsbild
Der Edelfrankolin wird bis zu 35 cm lang. Edelfrankoline haben ein dunkles rötlich-braunes Gefieder, einen grauen Kopf, einen roten Nacken und rote Beine. Die Augen sind braun, rund um die Augenhöhlen ist die Haut nackt und rot, darunter ist das Gefieder rötlich grau. Männchen und Weibchen sehen sich sehr ähnlich, wobei das Männchen etwas größer ist. Männchen erreichen ein Gewicht von 860 bis 895 g, Weibchen werden 600 bis 670 g schwer. Die Jungtiere sehen aus wie ihre Eltern, haben aber insgesamt dunkleres Gefieder.

Verbreitung
Der Edelfrankolin ist im Osten der Demokratischen Republik Kongo, dem Südwesten Ugandas und in der Grenzregion zwischen Burundi und Ruanda heimisch. Er lebt in Bergwäldern mit dichtem Unterholz, besonders in Bambuswäldern, bis in die alpine Region in Höhen bis 3700 Metern.

Lebensweise
Die Edelfrankoline sind äußerst scheu und aufgrund ihres Lebensraums schwer zu beobachten. Die Vögel flüchten vor allem zu Fuß und fliegen nur kurze Strecken, wenn sie stark bedrängt werden. Ihre Nahrung, die sie vor allem am frühen Morgen und am späten Nachmittag suchen, besteht hauptsächlich aus Samen. In der Region Kivu brüten sie von April bis September. Weitere Informationen sind nicht bekannt.

Systematik
Der Edelfrankolin bildet mit dem Braunnackenfrankolin (Pternistis castaneicollis), dem Erckelfrankolin (Pternistis erckelii), dem Bambusfrankolin (Pternistis jacksoni) und dem Wacholderfrankolin (Pternistis ochropectus) einen Artenkreis. Zusammen mit diesen und 19 Arten wurde er der neuen Gattung Pternistis zugeordnet.

Literatur
 Josep del Hoyo et al.: Handbook of the Birds of the World. Band 2: New World Vultures to Guinea Fowl. Lynx Edicions, 1994, ISBN 84-87334-15-6.

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New Lothrop is a town located in the Michigan zip code of 48460. New Lothrop is located in Michigan near Lansing, Mi. This is a great place to settle down and raise a family. The commute to Lansing isn't far and many people choose to do so.
Duffy's Bar - Duffy's is a small local Irish pub with a super homey atmosphere that's loved by people of all ages. It is located at 125 East Main in Flushing. This is a great place to order a cold pint and just relax. It's cash only and there's no food served, and we think that adds to it's super laid back and comfortable vibe. It's a simple place to enjoy a beer and we love it.
Naples Pizzeria & Restaurant - For authentic Italian food including the best pizza in the New Lothrop area, head on over to Montrose and check out Naples Pizzeria at 103 West State Street. You can get patty melts, fries, burgers, meatball subs, and, of course, outstanding pizza pie! The pizzas are absolutely loaded with toppings and the sauce and crust are done right. You'll love it.


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Q: Fastest way in python for finding object with certain attribute value from list? What would be the fastest and/or easiest (speed preferred) way to find an object, that has certain value on certain attribute, from a list of objects. I got a list of classes, which I am looping through, and I also got a list of objects, and I need to see if the object is an instance of the currently being-looped class. Here's what I've been using so far, but it's a pain in the ass for speed purposes.
for cSoldier in soldierlist:
    exists = False
    for soldier in user.soldiers:
        if cSoldier.id == soldier.id:
            exists = True
            break
    if not exists:
        user.soldiers.append(cSoldier())

soldierlist holds in all the different soldier classes, for example class Sniper, class Knight, etc.
user.soldiers is used for storing one instance of each soldier type for every user of this game
id each soldier class has it's unique classid, and it's also being given to each instance of that class, to recognize the instance's type

A: If you define __hash__ in your soldier class to return the soldier id and define __eq__ to test for id equality, you could try something like this:
user.soldiers = list(set(user.soldiers + soldierlist))

So, somewhere in your soldier class:
def __hash__(self):
    return self.id

def __eq__(self, other):
    return self.id == other.id

A: Here is an approach which avoids constantly rescanning the list
current_ids = set(soldier.id for soldier in user.soldiers)
for soldier_class in soldierlist:
    if soldier_class.id not in current_ids:
         user.soldiers.append( soldier_class() )

By storing all the ids in set, looking them up can be done much faster then just rescanning through the list.

A: I know it is too late, and now maybe useless, but i've had the same issue. So, for the record.
My fix was to make a object list and a object index:
class Soldier:

soldiers = []
soldier_list = []

s_data = {"name":"jim", "id":"foo","type":"bar"}

name = soldier.get("name")
if name not in soldier_list:
    soldiers.append(Soldier(**s_data)) #creates a object with s_data attribs
    soldier_list.append(name)


We've all heard of crowdfunding, so nothing new there. However, crowdfunding for public works projects? Interesting…Citizinvestor is a start-up that is connecting municipalities and citizens to fund public work projects of their choice. Municipalities submit projects and citizens also have the opportunity to petition for new projects as well. I'm curious to see how this concept pans out and I may have to test it out first hand.
Was at TEDxEast in NYC on Monday. Favorite talk? Bjarke Ingels from the Danish architecture firm BIG speaking on "Hedonistic Sustainability." Anyone who can turn a waste treatment plant into a ski slope that puffs smoke rings to display consumption impact is doing some BIG time creative think'n!
A building that generates more energy than it consumes? Now, that's what I like to hear! Designed by Kiss + Cathcart Architects, Arup Engineers and Wallace Robertson Todd Landscape Architects, the Solar 2 – Green Energy, Arts and Education Center is New York City's first carbon-neutral, net-zero energy building.


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La caja de cartón es uno de los 56 relatos cortos sobre Sherlock Holmes escrito por Arthur Conan Doyle. Fue publicado originalmente en enero de 1893 en The Strand Magazine y un año más tarde en Memorias de Sherlock Holmes. Sin embargo, el revuelo que causó su publicación, por el tratamiento que da a las relaciones extramaritales y a la venganza, hizo que desapareciese de sucesivas ediciones de Memorias. Pasados unos años, en 1917, apareció de nuevo en Su última reverencia, que es donde ha quedado encuadrado definitivamente.

Argumento
En una breve introducción, Conan Doyle, de la mano de Watson, nos dice que resulta imposible separar lo sensacional de lo delictivo. En beneficio de la amenidad "el cronista se ve en el dilema de sacrificar detalles que resultan esenciales en su relato, dando de ese modo una impresión falsa del problema".

A continuación Watson nos traslada a un día de calor abrasador de un agosto de finales de la década de 1880. Llega el inspector Lestrade, al que Watson describe como "tan marrullero, tan regordete y tan hurón como siempre". El nudo del relato lo forma una caja de cartón que contiene dos orejas humanas y que ha recibido cierta venerable señorita. Holmes resolverá el problema con eficacia y, una vez más, los celos y el resentimiento aparecerán como los verdaderos culpables del doble asesinato mezclado de adulterio, violencia y lágrimas, que suponen la perdición del pobre Jim Browner.

Como detalle anecdótico, Watson cuenta cómo Holmes había adquirido su Stradivarius -valorado en quinientas guineas- a un cambalachero judío de Tottenham Court Road, por solo cincuenta y cinco chelines.

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Enlaces externos

La caja de cartón en la cronología de Sherlock Holmes
 1ª parte del cuento en inglés en LibriVox, en Commons.
 2ª parte.

Relatos cortos de Sherlock Holmes
Cuentos de 1893
Obras publicadas originalmente en The Strand Magazine


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Majority of GP practices have 'no out-of-area patients at all', says NHS England
The Government's flagship out-of-area registration scheme continues to have very low take-up with traditional GP practices.
NHS England has said that 'most practices have no out-of-area patients at all, and those that do tend to have them in small numbers'.
Under the policy, practices can register patients who live outside of the practice boundary area without having to provide home visits.
NHS England data showed that 90% of practices have fewer than 10 patients registered under the scheme, with the vast majority having no out-of-area patients at all.
In total, 'approximately 99,000 patients have taken the opportunity to register in this way', NHS England said, although this includes tens of thousands of patients who have signed up with Babylon's GP at Hand app.
NHS England said it has seen 'many more patients registering under the out-of-area provisions' since the entry of 'digital-first models', which are 'not as geographically limited as traditional general practice'.
It added: 'Mass out-of-area registration was not foreseen when the policy was created, being mainly focused on providing choice for commuters to register with a practice near work, and allowing patients that move a short distance to retain continuity with their existing GP by staying registered with them.'
GP at Hand uses the scheme to register patients to Dr Jefferies and Partner, a GP practice in Fulham in southwest London, and has attracted over 30,000 patients since its November launch.
NHS England's data on out-of-area registrations were presented in its briefing note outlining the background to its ongoing consultation on GP contract reform aimed at enabling 'full adoption' of 'digital' primary care models.
The out-of-area registration – or GP Choice – scheme launched on 5 January 2015, having been delayed by NHS England due to BMA concerns regarding patient safety when they needed home visits.
Indeed, NHS England was forced to enlist out-of-hours GP providers to provide home visits for out of area patients because too few GP practices signed up to an enhanced service aimed at filling the function.
Our sister publication Pulse, where this story was first published, also revealed that NHS 111 was advising patients using the scheme to go to A&E for urgent care, rather than to GP practices signed up for the enhanced service.


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Wall Street Journal Joins Newsstand, Now Selling In-App Subscriptions
Friday December 21, 2012 12:15 PM PST by Jordan Golson
The Wall Street Journal is now offering in-app subscriptions on the App Store, and has added its newspaper to Apple's Newsstand automatic subscription delivery service, reports All Things D.
The move is worth noting because up until now the Journal was one of the highest-profile print publishers that wasn't selling app access via Apple. Earlier this year, Time Inc., which had been the most prominent holdout, also signed on.
The move means that Apple will retain 30 percent of all subscription revenue the Journal receives from "in-app" sales, and it will retain control of customer billing information like credit card numbers and billing addresses.
WSJ's biggest competitor, the Financial Times, dropped its iOS app last year because it didn't want to give Apple 30% of subscriptions purchased through the App Store. Instead, it developed a well-received HTML5 web app that replicated much of the functionality of the iOS app, including offline reading.
Newsstand support means readers can have their papers update automatically in the background.
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Finally I can put it next to my TIME, Motortrend, and Newsweek. I actually like newsstand.
neuromajor
There's no real difference in functionality other than now its a 2-click process to launch the app and you can't put it in the dock directly.
The app is great in that you can download and go offline, such as on an airplane.
But somehow I've always been suspect that the app doesn't have the freshest material as on the website - which can be a big deal in stock trading...
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as a subscriber of the Journal
The update is really impressive, especially on my iPad. I don't know if I would have subscribed to it BECAUSE of the app, but it's a huge added bonus to my online subscription.


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Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin.
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Dr. Abdulraheem Yusuf
Yusuf, AbdulRaheem (Ph.D.) has a B.A. (Ed) Hons 2nd Class Upper Division, an M.Ed (Curriculum Studies; Social Studies Education) and a Ph.D. in Social Studies Education all from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. He is presently the Provost of the College. He was Faculty Advisor, Enactus Nigeria; Sub- Dean, Students Affairs, University of Ilorin; National Secretary, Social Studies Association of Nigeria, (SOSAN) Nigeria.
Economics Education
Family Life Education
Social Studies Education and Instructional Strategies
Emerging Issues in Social Studies.
List of Publications of Dr. Abdulraheem Yusuf, The Provost, Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin
Yusuf A. (2002) Inter-Relationships among Academic Performance, Academic Achievement and Learning Outcomes. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, (1 and 2), 87-96. (A Publication of the Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin.)
Jekayinfa, A .A and Yusuf, A (2004) An Investigation into Student Teacher' view on the Introduction of Environment Education in the Nigeria Social Studies Curriculum. Institute Journal of Studies in Education .2 (1) 84 – 92. (A Publication of Social Studies Association of Nigeria, (SOSAN)).
Yusuf, A. (2005) Globalisation and Nigeria Economic Development, Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, viii (1&2), 92- 10. (A Publication of Social Studies Association of Nigeria, (SOSAN)).
Yusuf, A. (2005) The Effect of Cooperative Instructional Strategy on Students Performance in Junior Secondary School social studies in Ilorin, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, viii (1&2), 23- 36. (A Publication of Social Studies Association of Nigeria, (SOSAN)).
Yusuf, A. (2007). The influence of Social Studies education on students opinions on political participation and democratic reforms in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, x (1&2), 149- 159. (A Publication of Social Studies Association of Nigeria, (SOSAN)).
Yusuf, A. (2006). Effects of field trip method of teaching on students' performance
in social studies. Ilorin Journal of Education. (IJE) 25,8-19. Available on
line at http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/unilorin/journals/education/ije/aug2006/Ilorin Journal_of_Education_Vol_25_August_2006.pdf
Yusuf, A. (2007). Professionalising Teaching for the development of education sector. Ilorin Journal of Education. (IJE) 26,44- 53. Available online at http://www.musero.org/professionalising_teaching_development_education_sector.pdf -and http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/unilorin/journals/education/ije/aug2007/Ilorin_
Journal_of_Education_Vol_26_August_2007.pdf
Yusuf, A. (2006). Citizenship education: An instrument for unity and stability in Nigeria. African Journal of educational studies 4, (2) www.musero.org/citizenship_education.pdf-Similar by SIN NIGERIA
Jekayinfa, A .A and Yusuf, A (2008). Teachers' opinion on the incorporation of environmental education into the Nigerian primary school curriculum. Educational Research and Review3I(11) Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR
Agbonna, S.A; Yusuf, H.T. & Yusuf, A. (2009). Institutional discrimination and the optimism of Nigerian fresh graduates about chances of employment: Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, Vol. XII (1). p. 197-206
Yusuf, H.T., Yusuf, A. & Agbonna, S.A. (2009). Influence of globalization on the Nigerian family. Ilorin Journal of Education, Vol. 28.
Yusuf, A; Agbonna, S.A; & Yusuf, H.T. (2009). Influence of parenting styles on junior secondary school students' performance in social studies in Ilorin emirate. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, Vol. XII (2). P.35-49
Yusuf, A. & Onasanya, S. A. (2007). Practical demonstration on data collection, collation and analysis for effective decision making. In Shehu, R. A. & Durosaro, D. O. (Eds). A Workshop Manual on Data collection, collation and analysis in Schools. A Publication of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Ilorin. (61- 80) Ilorin: Integrity Publications. Available online at http:www.kwsubeb.com/data-collection-collation-analysis/index.htm
Yusuf, A. University Teachers' Perception of the Effects of Students Evaluation of Teaching on Lecturers Instructional Practices in Nigeria Arts & Social Sciences Education Department, Univerity of Ilorin Nigeria.
Yusuf, A., Ajidagba, U. A., Yusuf, H. T., Olumorin, C. O., Ahmed, M. A. Daramola, F. O. and Oniyangi, S. O. Faculty of Education University of Ilorin, Ilorin. THE EXTENT OF BASIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE NATIONAL BASIC EDUCATION REFORM IN Ilorin METROPOLIS.
Dr. A. Yusuf and Dr. U. A. Ajidagba Teachers' Views on the Incorporation of Entrepreneurial Capacity Building (ECB) Programmes in the Basic Education Curriculum in Ilorin Emirate, Nigeria Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
JEKAYINFA, A.A. (MRS.), Ph.D & YUSUF, A. Ph.D STUDENT TEACHERS' VIEWS ON THE INTROUDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTO THE NIGERIAN SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
Yusuf, A. Ph. D PROFESSIONALISING TEACHING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
EDUCATION SECTOR Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin.
YUSUF, ABDULRAHEEM (PH. D), ONASANYA, SAMUEL ADEBISI PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION ON DATA COLLECTION, COLLATION AND ANALYSIS FOR EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING. DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA.
Dr. AbdulRaheem Yusuf (SP) & Mrs. Habibat Muazu (LSS) KWARA STATE EDUCATION SECTOR PROJECT TRAINING REPORT School Development Scheme Training of SBMC members.
Dr. U. A. Ajidagba, Dr. C. O. Olumorin, Dr. A. Yusuf, INTEGRATING MOBILE LEARNING TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF NOMADIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA. Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education.
Dr. YUSUF ABDULRAHEEM, IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON CULTURE.DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA.
Dr. Yusuf, A., Yusuf, M. O., Adegbija M. V. and Yusuf, H. T. FACULTY OF EDUCATION STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (FESDS) FACULTY OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN Information and Communication Technology Development and Improvement for Faculty of Education Students.
Dr. YUSUF, ABDULRAHEEM FACULTY OF EDUCATION POST GRADUATE STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2008/ 2009 Session. FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA.
C. O. Olumorin (Ph.D.), A. YUSUF (Ph.D.), & U. A. Ajidagba (Ph.D.), DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FROM LOCAL RESOURCES FOR ART BASED COURSES
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA.
Dr. Samuel Ayorinde AGBONNA, Dr (Mrs) Alice Arinlade JEKAYINFA, Dr. AbdulRaheem YUSUF, Criminal Intent and Educational Aspiration of Disadvantaged School-Age Hawkers in Two Selected North Central Cities of Nigeria Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education,P.M.B.1515, University of Ilorin. Nigeria.
AGBONNA Samuel Ayorinde Ph.D, YUSUF AbdulRaheem, Ph.D, ONIFADE, Olayinka Babatunde, COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGER'S PERSONALITY IN SCHOOL SECURITY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Arts & Social Sciences Education Department, Faculty of Education, University of llorin, Ilorin, Nigeria Being a text of paper presented at the 25th Annual National Conference of the Social Studies Association of Nigeria, Held at Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Moforija, Epe, Lagos State, from 17th to 20th November, 2009.
AGBONNA, Samuel Ayorinde Yusuf, AbdulRaheem(Ph.D) and Yusuf, Hamdalat T (Mrs) A Survey of Institutional Discrimination and the Optimism of Nigerian Fresh Graduates about Chances of Recruitment for Community Participation Arts & Social Sciences Education Department, Faculty of Education University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
YUSUF AbdulRaheem Ph.D, AGBONNA Samuel Ayorinde Ph.D & ONIFADE Olayinka Babatunde, ADEQUACY OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR THE SECURITY COMPONENT OF NIGERIA'S SEVEN- POINT AGENDA Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Nigeria.
Yusuf, A., Ajidagba, U. A., Olumorin, C. O., Oniyangi, S. O., Ahmed, M. A, Daramola, F. O. and Ibraheem T. O. Achievement Effects of Multi-grade Teaching on the Basic School Pupils in Patigi Emirate, Nigeria Teachers' Perception Faculty of Education University of Ilorin, Ilorin.
Yusuf, A., and Dr. R.O. Ajere, UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) IN NIGERIA Arts & Social Sciences Education Department, Faculty of Education, University of llorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
YUSUF, AbdulRaheem , AGBONNA, Samuel Ayorinde , Jekayinfa, Alice Arinlade and Ahmed Saliu Effects of citizenship education component of social studies on civic literacy and attachment of upper basic students in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria Arts and Social Sciences Education Department, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Ilorin.
Agbonna, S.A.; Jekayinfa, A.A.; Yusuf, A & Jarimi, M.(2011). Criminal intent and educational aspiration of disadvantaged school-aged workers in two selected north central cities of Nigeria International Journal of Education Administration and Policy Studies Vol. 3(5), 53-58, May 2011. (A publication of the International Open Access Journal in Arts and Education).
Jekayinfa A. A., Yahaya L. A., Yusuf A., Ajidagba A.O., Oniyangi S. O. and Ibraheem T. O.(2012). Lecturers' assessment of teaching practice exercise in Nigerian Universities. Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development Vol.3 No.3, ((An international open access peer-reviewed academic research journal published by the International Institute of Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)).
Amali I. O. O., Jekayinfa A. A., Yusuf A., (2012). The pedagogical perspectives of Idoma "Ogbobitaa or descriptive riddles: Educational Research (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol.3(4) An international open access peer-reviewed academic research journal.
Jekayinfa A. A., Yusuf A., (2012). Creating climate change awareness on the Nigerian citizens: challenges for social studies curriculum planners and implementors. Edited proceeding of the University of Ilorin and University of Cape Coast joint international conference on climate change and sustainanble development.
AbdulRaheem Yusuf, Muhinat Bolanle Bello, Dorcas Shola Daramola and Ismail Otekwu Amali, ( 10 August 2018 ). AN EVALUATION OF ACCESS TO UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, Vol. Vol. 32
AbdulRaheem Yusuf, Samuel Ayorinde Agbonna, Alice Arinlade Jekayinfa, and Mustapha Jarimi, (3 May, 2011). Criminal intent and educational aspiration of disadvantaged school-age hawkers in two selected North. Academic Journals, Vol. Vol. 3(5)
Yusuf AbdulRaheem, Hamdallat T. Yusuf, and Adesegun O. Odutayo, (10 octomber 2017). Effect of Peer Tutoring on Students' Academic Performance in Economics in Ilorin South, Nigeria. Published by the University of Wollongong ISSN 220, Vol. Volume 10
A. Yusuf, M. F. Salman, L. A. Yahaya, M. A. Ahmed & J. O. Ayinla, (October 15, 2012). Effects of Behavioural Objectives-based Instructional Strategy on Senior School Students' Academic P. Published by Canadian Center of Science and Educat, Vol. Vol. 1
Yusuf Abdulraheem, Hamdallat Taiwo, Yusuf Amosa, Isiaka Gambari, (July 2015). EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF STUDENT - TEACHERS IN RELATION TO THEIR FUTURE PRODUCTIVITY. The African Symposium (ISSN# 2326-8077), Vol. Volume 15
Yusuf AbdulRaheem, Muhinat Bolanle Bello, Adesegun Olayide Odutayo, (2018). In Search of a More Effective Strategy: Using the 5E Instructional Strategy to Teach Civic Education. National Council for Social Studies International , Vol. v. 8, n. 1
Yusuf Abdulraheem, Bello Muhinat Bolanle, Ajidagba Uthman Abdulrahman, and Obafemi Kayode Ezecheal, (2016). Transforming Nigeria to a Changed Nation Using Religious and National Value Education: Basic School . Silpakorn University Journal of Social Sciences, H, Vol. Vol.16(2)
Dr. AbduLRaheem Yusuf, (05 December 2014). How to write behavioural objectives. Yusuf Abdulraheem, Vol.
A.Yusuf, PhD U. A. Ajidagba, PhD H. T. Yusuf, PhD I. O. O. Amali, PhD M. Bello M. I. Oniye, (april). HOW DO TEACHERS APPROACH INNOVATIONS: UPPER BASIC SCHOOL TEACHER'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS SCHOOLS CONNET A. ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print), Vol. vol. 8
Yusuf, A., Bello, M.B., Daramola, D.S., and Amali, (2015). Access to Tablet Portable Computers and Undergraduates Reading Culture: The experience of a Nigerian. , Vol. Vol.3
A. Yusuf, D.S. Daramola, M.B. Bello, K.E. Obafemi, (2015). Assessment of Kwara State Social Studies Teachers of the Adequacy of Upper Basic Social Studies Curr. , Vol. vol. 2
Yusuf A., Ajidagba U. A., Yusuf H. T., Olumorin C. O., Ahmed M. A., Salman M. F., Ibraheem T. O., Oniyangi S. O. and Yusuf N, (June 2012). The extent of basic school teachers involvement in the national basic education reform in Ilorin Emi. Int. J. Sociol. Anthropol, Vol. Vol. 4(6)
ABDULRAHEEM YUSUF, MUINAT B. BELLO, ABDULGANIY AYUB, IDAYAT NIKE BALOGUN , (2018). Teachers' Perception of Civic Education as a Measure of Curbing Corruption in Nigeria. Kampala International University, Vol. 3(1)
A. Yusuf, I.O. O Amali, Muhinat M.B., (2015). Indigenous Farmers' and Non-Farmers' Perceptions on schooling and Human-Capital Development in Agro-based rural Communities in southern benue, Nigeria. © Copyright by Wydawnictwo Adam Marsza?ek, Vol. Vol. 42.
Yusuf, Abdulraheem, Jekayinfa, and Alice Arinlade, (November, 2008). Teachers' opinions on the incorporation of environmental education in the Nigerian primary school cu. 2008 Academic Journals, Vol. Vol. 3 (11)
A. Yusuf, M.B. Bello, I.O.O. Amali , (2017). Teachers' emotional intelligence and Moral Character as Predictors of secondary school students' Moral Character in ilorin south, Nigeria. , Vol. 47.1.17
A. Yusuf, (14 August 2015). ISSUES IN FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS. Yusuf Abdulraheem, Vol.
Dr. A. Yusuf and Dr. U. A. Ajidagba, ( ). Teachers' Views on the Incorporation of Enterpreneurial Capacity Building (ECB) Programmes in the Basic Education Curriculum in Ilorin Emirate, Nigeria. Researchgate, Vol.
ABDULRAHEEM YUSUF, IDAYAT NIKE BALOGUN, (2018). Social Studies Teachers' Assessment of Introduction of Civic Education as Extra burden in Senior Sec. Kampala International University ISSN: 2415-0843;3, Vol. vol. 1
Yusuf Abdulraheem, Agbonna Samuel Ayorinde, Ajidagba Uthman Abdulrahman, Olumorin Charles Olubode, Okafor Priscilla-Lilian, ( ). Employers` Assessment of the Employability of Nigerian Graduates in Kwara State, Nigeria. , Vol.
A. Yusuf, A.A. Jekayinfa, L.A.Yahaya, U.A. Ajidagba, A.O. Oniye, S.O. Oniyangi, T. O. Ibraheem, (2012). Lecturers' Assessment of Teaching Practice Exercise in Nigerian Universities. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper), Vol. vol. 3
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President Obama remembers Hank Aaron's 'kindness, generosity and grace' in tribute
The former president called Aaron 'one of the best baseball players we've ever seen and one of the strongest people I've ever met.'
ATLANTA — Tributes continue to pour in after the death of baseball legend Hank Aaron, who left a lasting impact on both the sport and the city of Atlanta through his philanthropic work.
Among those tributes is from former President Barack Obama, who called Aaron "one of the best baseball players we've ever seen and one of the strongest people I've ever met."
In a statement, Obama remembered the "kindness, generosity and grace" of both Aaron and his wife Billye, adding that meeting them was a reminder that "we stood on the shoulders of a previous generation of trailblazers."
"A child of the Jim Crow South, Hank quit high school to join the Negro League, playing shortstop for $200 a month before earning a spot in Major League Baseball. Humble and hardworking, Hank was often overlooked until he started chasing Babe Ruth's home run record, at which point he began receiving death threats and racist letters—letters he would reread decades later to remind himself 'not to be surprised or hurt,'" Obama wrote.
"Those letters changed Hank, but they didn't stop him," he continued.
Obama then reflected on Aaron's legacy as one of the first Black Americans to hold a senior management position in Major League Baseball.
"For the rest of his life, he never missed an opportunity to lead," Obama said, pointing to the moment earlier this month when Hank and Billye joined civil rights leaders and got COVID vaccines.
"Today, Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Aaron family and everyone who was inspired by this unassuming man and his towering example," Obama concluded in his statement.
Hank Aaron's start in the Negro League before coming to Atlanta
Braves unveil 'Hank Aaron Way' at training facility in honor of baseball legend


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Volkswagen Golf R review - a consummate all-rounder
The best iteration of the Golf yet?
by: Dan Prosser
Evo rating
Not just faster than a GTi but more fun too
...but not quite the ultimate hot hatch
On paper, what is essentially a Golf GTI with more power and four-wheel drive doesn't sound all that exciting yet, in the R, VW has made a genuinely rapid car with that rare knack of feeling totally secure and, at the same time, fantastically biddable, as if it were always working out the best way to extract the most pace from any given input on any given road.
Think of it as a Golf GTI with a reprogrammed ability map that comes into its own beyond 8/10ths, where the less powerful front-drive car would be starting to get distinctly ragged, and you'll have a fair idea of the Golf R's exceptional skill set.
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If it lacks the nth degree of hardcore conviction and precision that make the RS Megane such a sublime driving tool, it arguably more than compensates with a fully-rounded repertoire of practical everyday abilities as well as the sophistication, myriad refinements and build excellence synonymous with the Golf. A potent package in every sense.
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Volkswagen Golf R: in detail
> Performance and 0-60 time - Far quicker than a Golf GTI, with extra power and traction offsetting the increase in weight.
> Engine and gearbox - Four cylinders, a turbocharger and the option of either manual or dual-clutch transmissions. It's all-wheel drive too.
> Ride and handling - Belies the sometimes staid Golf image. Great to drive fast, even better to drive at its limit; always fun and engaging.
> MPG and running costs - Combined economy of around 40mpg makes the R a reasonably sensible purchase, enhanced by strong residuals.
> Interior and tech - Little to excite visually and it loses the GTI's neat tartan trim, but this is a cabin you'll never become irritated with. Comfortable, well-equipped and well-built.
> Design - Subtle but purposeful. Some may call it dull, but if you don't want to shout about performance than there are few better cars.
> Videos - Watch our collection of videos on the Golf R, from its launch, to its appearance in evo Car of the year 2014, to our Deadly Rivals battle with the Audi RS3.
Prices, specs and rivals
If you go for a manual three-door, you can buy a Golf R for £31,685. Add £655 if you want a five-door, while DSG transmissions tacks another £1,415 onto those prices, and the estate - available only with the DSG 'box, costs £34,445. But the basic kit pack is a good one.
Attractive as the Golf R hatchback is, you might be tempted instead by the Golf R Estate, launched in 2015. It offers 605 litres of room with the seats up and a whopping 1620-litres with them folded flat. It loses few of the regular hatchback's abilities - with a 79kg weight gain it's only two tenths slower to 62mph, at 5.1sec, but it's handsome to behold and very practical. The only real problem is the lack of a manual gearbox option - though since so few opt for this in the hatch, it didn't make sense offering it in the estate.
All versions come with air-conditioning, a Driver Alert system, seven airbags, including a driver's knee bag, five three-point seat belts, ABS with ESP, XDS electronic differential lock and ISOFIX preparation for two rear child seats. There's also a 5.8-inch touchscreen media system, DAB radio, a CD player, MDI interface (for connecting iPod or MP3 player), Bluetooth telephone preparation and audio streaming and eight speakers.
Now included with the Golf R is also VW's range-topping 'Discover' navigation system as well as heated front seats, headlight washers and heated windscreen washer jets.
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That said, the Golf R costs nearly £3000 more than an equivalent GTI with its optional Performance Pack. It's for you to decide, of course, but we think that with 60bhp extra, two more driven wheels and an extra heap of character, it justifies that money.
It undercuts the 316bhp, rear-drive BMW M140i and is more useable in mixed conditions, and it's a better all-round package than the 271bhp Renault Megane 275 Trophy, though the French car still has the edge when it comes to absolute focus and purity.
One of its closest rivals in spec and image terms comes from in-house, via the Audi RS3. The Audi might be slightly classier, but the VW is cheaper and more engaging. You can watch our Audi RS3 and Golf R Deadly Rivals video here.
Closer still is the all-new Ford Focus RS. At £29,995 it undercuts the Golf R, and offers similar performance despite its extra horsepower. But the real bonus of the Ford is that it's simply great fun. While the Golf is hugely capable it's still more likely to impress you than enthrall you, but the huge front-end grip of the Ford, its willingness to send power to the rear wheels and its raucous engine all contribute to a highly entertaining package.
The Honda Civic Type R can't match the Ford's entertainment value, but it does have its own talents. If you're seriously considering a Golf R then the Civic's Fast and Furious styling may not appeal, but it's a characterful alternative that's a little more open in its desire to thrill than the Golf. Not as competent as an all-rounder either, but worth a look.
It's also worth considering the Volkswagen Golf Clubsport. A different proposition, as it's front-wheel drive, the Clubsport is like a more hard-edged GTi. The Clubsport S is even more extreme, boasting the current front-wheel drive Nurburgring record.
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Q: Transpose matrix property Is well known that this equality is true:
$(A^{-1})^T=(A^{T})^{-1}$
But does that mean that if a square matrix $A$ has an inverse, than the square matrix $A^T$ also has an inverse?

A: Hint:
If $AA^{-1}=I$ than
$$
\left( AA^{-1}\right)^T=I^T \quad \Rightarrow \quad \left(A^{-1}\right)^TA^T=I
$$
so $A^T$ has an inverse that is $\left(A^{-1}\right)^T$. Now you can prove that $\left(A^{-1}\right)^T=\left(A^T\right)^{-1}$ .

A: @Emilio gives a direct proof. One can also use determinants. Note that a matrix $X$ is invertible if and only if $\det X\neq 0$. Since $\det A=\det A^\top$, it follows that $A$ is invertible if and only if $A^\top$ is invertible.


The U.S.-Japan Council is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Programs Team.
We seek a candidate who is committed to the goals of the organization and can bring enthusiasm and commitment to program coordination, primarily with signature programs such as the TOMODACHI Initiative (http://usjapantomodachi.org/), the Watanabe-endowed Scholarship, our Annual Conference, and the Council's regional programs, as well as other leadership and diversity programs.
This position offers an opportunity to make an impact in a growing non-profit and network with prominent leaders at the forefront of U.S.-Japan relations. Fluency in English is required and Japanese language proficiency is desirable.
Provide administrative support in the development, coordination and execution of programs that support and promote USJC's mission.
As part of the Washington, DC office's Programs Team, directly assist the Program Directors and collaborate with the President, Staff, Board of Directors, USJC members, external stakeholders and other experts to successfully implement Signature and other programs.
Work with a cross-functional team in the United States and Japan to support various programs of the TOMODACHI Initiative.
Assist with the Council's regional programs in various locations including: West Coast, Pacific, East Coast, Midwest, and Southern regions in the United States, and Japan.
Serves as a principal liaison between contract staff, implementing partners and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic issues.
Maintain program records and statistical information; collect and analyze data producing accurate reports from datasets and surveys; evaluate and make recommendations to strengthen programs.
Assist with other administrative and office responsibilities as needed.
Fluency in English (required) and Japanese (preferred).
Excellent written and oral capabilities and effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and diplomacy in communicating with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Superb organizational skills, attentive to detail and the ability to work independently under deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Sensibility to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Interest in U.S.-Japan relation activities.
Experience event planning and coordination (preferred).
Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports (preferred).
Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest) and experience managing social media accounts (preferred).
Experience with the following computer tools and applications: Database management software (e.g. Salesforce), application management software (e.g. Wufoo, Embark, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) (preferred).
Candidates should provide a cover letter, resume and 2-3 professional references to USJCProgramCoordinator@usjapancouncil.org. Please make sure you submit all necessary information and documents. This position is an immediate fill and we are requesting applications be completed by Friday, January 6th. Successful candidates will be requested for a phone or in-person interview.
This is an entry-level/junior position. Annual salary will be based on experience and qualification of the candidate. The U.S.-Japan Council does not sponsor visas to work in the United States or fund relocation.
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The U.S.-Japan Council is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Let us pretend there is a nation called Occland and we want to become a citizen of that nation. Of course, citizenship would not be automatic. And in the same way, citizenship in the Kingdom of God (being a Christian) is not automatic.
Just living in a Christian nation does not automatically make us a Christian any more than just living in Occland would automatically make us a citizen.
Owning a Bible does not automatically make us a Christian any more than owning a copy of Occland's constitution would automatically make us a citizen.
Going to church meetings every Sunday does not automatically make us a Christian any more than going to Occland's meetings of parliament or the senate would automatically make us a citizen.
It just is not automatic. We would need to be invited into Occland, and then do things to accept Occland's invitation. God invites us into his kingdom, but we must do things to accept his invitation. Romans 6, Acts 2 and 1st Peter 3 in the New Testament are good places to check it out. Do so.
God has already done the hard part. Our part is easy ~ our part in accepting his invitation to be citizens in his kingdom.


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Give your home office or workspace a warm, cottage-inspired look with this desk from the Cottage Road Collection. Its spacious table top surface offers ample amount of room for all your must-have office essentials - laptop, collection of notepads, a cup full of pens, and of course your favorite coffee mug. It features two spacious storage drawers that open and close on full extension glides. Each drawer is detailed with framed panels to add an extra touch of charm. Keep all your important documents and papers organized in the file drawer that accommodates letter-size hanging files.


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2010-W $10 Buchanan's Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin
The 2010-W $10 Buchanan's Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin is the sixteenth coin in a series created to honor the spouses of the former Presidents of the United States.
Mintage: 15,000 maximum
Sold Out: TBD
However, as James Buchanan served as President without a spouse, the coin honoring his tenure in office features an image of the mythical figure of Liberty. It was first seen on the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle that appeared from 1840-1907 and designed by Christian Gobrecht. Three other spouse coins showcasing a version of Liberty have been featured in the program before this one.
Each coin is struck from 1/2 ounce of .9999 fine gold.
Previous First Spouse Gold Coins
Fifteen coins have preceded this First Spouse strike since the program's launch in 2007. These coins are:
2007 – Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Jefferson's Liberty and Dolley Madison
2008 – Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Jackson's Liberty and Van Buren's Liberty
2009 – Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, Julia Tyler, Sarah Polk and Margaret Taylor
2010 – Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce
As indicated by the Buchanan's Liberty coin, if a President served without a spouse, an image of the mythical figure of Liberty will be used on the obverse of the coin. If the president had more than one spouse during his time in office (like John Tyler's wives – Letitia and Julia), both will be featured on separate coins.
Each coin features a face value of $10, but the coins intrinsic value is worth much more as each is struck from 1/2 ounce of .9999 fine gold.
The US Mint has indicated a release of September 2010 for the Buchanan's Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin.
The issue price for First Spouse coins is dictated by the US Mint's precious metal coin pricing matrix which ties the price of the coins to the average of the previous week's London Fix for gold.
A "W" mintmark on the design indicates that each coin was struck at the US Mint's facility in West Point.
Christian Gobrecht designed the image of Liberty found on the obverse of the coin.
The reverse shows a young Buchanan working as a bookkeeper at his family small store. It was designed by David Westwood and sculpted by Joseph Menna.
Composition: .9999 fine gold
Standard Weight: 0.5000 troy oz. or 15.554g
Standard Diameter: 1.043 inches or 26.49 mm
2010-W $10 Buchanan's Liberty First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin
2010 Buchanan Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set


4k00:07Stop motion video of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy in the evening. View on the traffic road and light from the sight.
hd00:15Valencia, Spain - Night view of Plaza de la Virgen, the historic main square at the old town. People stroll around. Ultra wide-angle shot (June 2011, 1080p).


Over the last few years I've done a handful of interviews and articles here at Mercola Healthy Pets about medical marijuana/cannabidiol (CBD) for dogs and cats. But unfortunately, due to a lack of research of CBD for animals, coupled with marijuana's Schedule I status under the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), most veterinarians are understandably reluctant to discuss the topic with pet parents.
But there's also some encouraging news on the horizon, because university veterinary researchers have begun conducting trials using CBD to treat certain health problems in pets. In addition, the laws regulating the cultivation and sale of hemp products appear to be loosening up.
At the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Dr. Stephanie McGrath, who specializes in treating seizure disorders and inflammatory brain diseases in animals, recently completed a study of CBD for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs, and is currently running an epilepsy study.
"We have diseases that we don't have treatments for that work, so there's a problem," McGrath explained in an interview with the publication Westword. "A solution to that problem is trying to find a solution that does work, so we are always searching.
The CBD oil McGrath uses for her studies is very low in THC (the ingredient in marijuana that gives users a "high") at less than 0.3 percent, meaning there are no psychoactive effects, which makes it safe for dogs. Her osteoarthritis study required that participating dogs have arthritis affecting one or more joints and a visible lameness that had been present for at least four weeks.
In the current epilepsy trial, study dogs must experience at least two seizures a month and be receiving conventional anticonvulsant medications. The trial is set up similar to the arthritis trial, except that each phase runs 12 weeks for a total of 24 weeks.3 The dogs will undergo an MRI brain scan and spinal tap to rule out any underlying causes for their seizures, and will have bloodwork performed every four weeks. The dogs' owners must keep a daily seizure log and weekly behavioral questionnaire.
A total of 27 dogs are participating in the two studies, and researchers are logging dosage, oil application, side effects and how to counteract those side effects. I look forward to seeing the published results of Dr. McGrath's studies, since this type of research will benefit dogs, dog parents and veterinarians around the world.
Another study recently completed at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with a manufacturer of CBD oil, concluded that 2 mg/kg of cannabidiol oil twice daily helped increase comfort and activity in dogs with osteoarthritis.4 The objectives of the study were to determine how to best administer the CBD oil, evaluate its safety and assess its ability to help manage pain in dogs with osteoarthritis.
The researchers determined the half-life of the oil at both 2 mg/kg and a higher dose of 8 mg/kg to be a little over four hours. The study dogs received a 2 mg/kg dose of oil every 12 hours for four weeks after a two-week washout period. The dogs' owners completed questionnaires and veterinarians conducted assessments, including a physical exam and bloodwork, prior to beginning treatment and again at weeks two and four.
The Canine Brief Pain Inventory score and the Hudson activity score were used to assess pain and lameness in the dogs, and the researchers observed that the results support anecdotal reports of CBD oil's benefits. Veterinary assessments, the pain inventory and the activity score showed a significant reduction in pain and an increase in activity in the dogs who received CBD treatment.
The research team is currently conducting a similar trial with cats, and there are additional studies planned to evaluate the use of CBD oil in treating acute pain, behavior issues and during chemotherapy for pets with cancer.
My personal go-to authority on cannabidiol for pets is Dr. Rob Silver, who's a veterinarian and herbalist. According to the pet owners he talks to, one of the most common applications for CBD is for anxiety and behavior issues in dogs. It seems to work very well for hyper dogs, and at low dosages, which is a good thing, since CBD products are expensive.
Per Rob, studies on cannabinoids show they have a strong affinity for the brain and nervous tissue, and are able to easily cross the blood-brain barrier. There is evidence that CBD is helpful for certain kinds of seizure disorders, as well as in closed-head trauma patients.
When it comes to pain management, there's a significant amount of evidence that supports the use of CBD. And since cannabinoids work differently in the body than narcotics and also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, they can be used together without the risk of drug interactions.
Rob had a client with a dog who had osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and was in a great deal of pain. The client decided to offer cannabinoids to his pet, and after just five days, the dog was once again able to begin putting weight on the leg with the tumor. There's also evidence CBD may shrink tumors. However, what people are discovering is that cannabinoids, like many Chinese herbs used to treat cancer, work well while in use, but if they're discontinued, the cancer returns.
Hemp plants contain less than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the chemical in cannabis/marijuana that gives people a "high" (and which is dangerous for pets). In 2014, the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the Farm Bill) was signed into law. This bill allowed for the study and cultivation of industrial hemp on a limited basis.
The following year, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 was passed, which allowed U.S. farmers to grow and cultivate industrial hemp more widely, and also removed it from the controlled substances list as long as it contains no more than 0.3 percent THC.
Very recently, a lawyer consulted by dvm360 researched CBD oil use in pets, and everything he was able to find suggests that CBD oil manufactured and distributed for veterinary use is not illegal on either a federal or state level.6 However, veterinarians should double-check the laws in the states where they practice to protect their licenses.
Dr. McGrath at Colorado State used a CBD product manufactured by Applied Basic Science Corporation, and vouches for its safety. She also recommends, if you're already using a CBD product or are considering one, that you try to get a "Certificate of Analysis" which should show you how much THC is in the product (it should never be over 0.3 percent), how it's made, and whether it's organic and free of pesticides and other chemicals. The Cornell researchers used CBD products made by ElleVet Sciences.
My friend Dr. Rob Silver's book, "Medical Marijuana and Your Pet: The Definitive Guide," is written for dog and cat owners to help them understand the benefits and risks of cannabidiol for pets, as well as regulatory issues. He also sells CBD products online through his Well-Pet Dispensary.
I also recently talked with Dr. Celeste Yarnall about her use of CBD oil with her cats. You can find the interview and article here — it contains a wealth of information about the uses and benefits of cannabidiol for kitties.